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The HPEF invites the entire community to a pancake breakfast with an extra serving of entertainment on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Highland Park High School Cafeteria. All attendees will feast on a delicious breakfast, enjoy the camaraderie with their neighbors, while experiencing an educational program featuring animals from around the globe.
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The Highland Park School community on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 said an official farewell to Acting Superintendent Israel Soto with statements representing a gamut of emotions: humor, sadness, wisdom, respect – infused with a deep love. In the two years he was affiliated with the district, he was an atmospheric vacuum cleaner sucking up the negativity. READ MORE
Chaokun Wangli, a senior at Highland Park, graduated from a seven-week Girls Who Code program at New Jersey Institute of Technology last month. It was an intensive summer in web development and design, robotics, and mobile development with mentorship by the industry’s top female engineers and entrepreneurs.
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The Highland Park Board of Health passed resolutions last spring concerning lack of sleep and exercise among middle school and high school students. At tonight’s meeting, the board members will be discussing next steps in implementing policies to improve student health. READ MORE
The Highland Park Board of Education at a special meeting on Wednesday night, Aug. 5, 2015, voted 5-4 to appoint Dr. Scott Taylor, a Highland Park resident, as the new district superintendent. Dr. Taylor, who is currently superintendent for Kenilworth Public Schools, received a four-year contract effective Oct. 1 and ending June 30, 2019.
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The Highland Park Board of Education announced that Highland Park’s “own” Dr. Scott Taylor has agreed to be the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. Board President Adam Sherman describes Dr. Taylor as the “perfect fit,” with a record of extraordinary excellence and commitment to the values the district has so passionately articulated. READ MORE
The July 27 school board candidate petition deadline revealed five Highland Park residents will try for three open seats. Incumbent Claire Berkowitz chose to run again. School Board President Adam Sherman and Board member Catherine Bull will not be running. Ruth Beyer, Michael Greenberg, Robert Magaziner and Sharice Richardson are the other candidates. READ MORE
