A state official assigned to monitor the Department of Education standardized assessment test roll out at School Development Authority [SDA] District schools [formerly known as Abbott Districts] has been hired by the Asbury Park School District. SDA Districts remain under state supervision and their school building and renovation project costs are covered by state funding. […]

Incoming Asbury Park High School [APHS] student E’Niah Preston has yet to choose a career path but has made commitment to a curriculum that will lead her on the path to graduating in 2020 with a dual degree. “One person can change a community, or change a society – that’s why I’m here,” said Preston, […]

In less than two years since Superintendent Lamont Repollet first introduced the Hard Hat Nation, the Asbury Park School District has been recognized nationally as a Model School by the International Center for Leadership Education. Since its 1992 inception, the International Center for Leadership in Education has identified schools across the nation and around the […]

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 white hardhats lined across their table, Asbury Park School District officials gathered for a formal announcement of their partnership with Brookdale Community College and members of The Jules L. Plangere Jr. Family Foundation to offer qualifying Asbury Park High School students the opportunity to earn 64 credits during their junior and senior years. [At […]

History rose to meet a set of hopeful athletes Thursday in the Asbury Park School District. “All I kept thinking is that I have to get her,” said 13-year-old Micah Wright [shown at right in feature photo] after overtaking competitors to help her team win the 4×100 yard relay at the Frank Budd Games. “I […]

The Asbury Park School District, in partnership with Brookdale Community College is launching its Asbury Park College Promise initiative. The college readiness program will allow high school students to begin their college career during the junior year, officials have said. College courses will be offered in conjunction with the high school curriculum, giving students the […]

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 […]

A construction company, school superintendent, landmark music venue, music producer and local humanitarian are the 2016 Carousel Awards recipients, the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced. The Carousel Awards honors those who show an outstanding commitment to the city. The 26th annual event will be held 6 p.m. May 13 at the Berkeley Oceanfront […]

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 […]