back to school

I was never a "bad" kid, I went to school every day, and I like to think most of my teachers enjoyed having me in class, but I was notorious for hitting someone in the head with a thrown crayon, or typing "boobs.com" in the search engine of the classroom computers. I didn't go to school to learn, I went to school to laugh and have conversations with friends. This is why I did many childish-asinine things that frequently made the principal "call home".

Read this before you post that back-to-school photo of your kids - you could be putting them and yourselves in danger.

Sugary snacks are nice and tasty but healthy lunches and snacks are the key to a successful day at school.

Even when the day comes that the state mask mandate for schools is lifted, there are several health and safety protocols that must be followed to mitigate the spread of any Covid symptoms and germs of any kind.

First things first, wanna say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to help our school supply drive this past Sunday at the Shop Rite on Route 37 in Toms River. We had a nice turnout and collected some fantastic school supplies for area children as we continue our "Stuff the Bus" campaign for 2021.

There is a lot of confusion about rules and guidelines as kids head back to school and college in New Jersey. Here is your one-stop shop for what to expect.

First let me say that my kids are grown and out of school, so for me, there is no agenda when it comes to "back to school" this is merely my observation and asking questions that I see others saying to themselves and friends.

It's hard to believe that we are just a few weeks away from another school year. That's right before you know it school will be back in session here at the Jersey Shore. We want to keep you up to date on events to help families as they get ready for class.

Already on Amazon, inventory of grade-appropriate "bundles" or "supply packs" containing such things as pencils, markers, scissors, notebooks, and folders is dwindling.

There is a growing list of colleges that require students to get their full COVID vaccine before being allowed back to class or in-person activities. Here is the current list of schools requiring proof of full COVID vaccinations in order to return: