City officials released a report Thursday afternoon outlining record highs for the Summer Recreation Program it runs in conjunction with the Asbury Park School District. “Comparing the numbers, this is the best summer we’ve had in the past ten years,” said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who Chairs the Recreation Committee . “So many kids got the […]

The Asbury Park Dream Academy Early College program students formerly entered their dual college program today. The new initiative, a collaboration with Brookdale Community College, allows students to earn an associate degree by the time they graduate from high school. The Asbury Park School district’s inaugural class of 15 are currently participating in a four-week […]

The Asbury Park School District recognized over a dozen individuals and organizations for helping to forward its mission of Building a Brighter Future for its students through an inaugural Hard Hat Award ceremony at Tuesday’s Board of Education Meeting. The symbolic white hard hat represents a vision based on Superintendent Lamont Repollet’s vision to Restore, […]

With 18 months left in office, Republican Gov. Chris Christie has announced his intention to combat New Jersey’s high tax rates by reworking the funding formula attached to school districts. In his Tuesday afternoon address at Somerset County’s Hillsborough High School, Christie said the state faces two separate, but completely intertwined crises – property taxes […]

Asbury Park School District Fashion and Art high school students will host their annual Summer Awakening Fashion Show 7 p.m. Thursday at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel. Pairing their own creations with the latest trends provided by Lord & Taylor department store, the event is a behind the scenes experience for students interested in the fashion […]

To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun, I have only once  written a “Letter to the Editor” before. I’m not a political person. But I am a resident and taxpayer in Asbury Park. I believe in fiscal responsibility and expect the same from those that we elect. That’s why I am angered and offended by an […]

To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Grace and I will be voting for NICOLLE HARRIS for the Asbury Park Board of Education on April 19th. Although it was many, many years ago, we remember when we were her age. We too had a passionate love for our community. We of course lived in racially segregated communities where our […]

A year and a half into is tenure, School Superintendent Lamont Repollet says student are responding to the initiatives and programs aimed at pivoting students onto a road to success. Prior to his arrival here, Asbury Park School District employed five superintendents in 7 years. With his 5-year contract, Repollet said he hopes to change […]

Six Board of Education candidates will vie for the three open seats on the school district’s governing body on April 19. Incumbent Nicole Harris, the current school board president, is running alongside former school board member James Famularo and Derrick Grant, who ran as part of the A-Team for Council in the 2014 City Council […]

Asbury Park School Superintendent Lamont Repollet in his keynote address asked those who attended Wednesday’s annual Interfaith Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy at Congregation Torat El in Ocean Township to help the school district meet its goal to inspire students to realize theirs. “Education certainly involves core curriculum, but there is […]