Many student groups prioritized things like increasing affordable housing, community building space, environmental improvements, and Montclair’s musical history.
Education
District to Begin Search Process to Find Permanent Superintendent
“The Board, through the auspices of a search firm, will seek community input as the process gets underway.”
Montclair Board of Education Appoints Interim Superintendent
Damen Cooper was appointed the new interim superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at a special Board of Education meeting Monday.
Montclair Pays Tribute to Dr. Jonathan Ponds
The community showed their support on Friday, July 19, remembering and honoring the Montclair Schools Superintendent who died on July 12.
District Announces Special Board Meeting Monday to Appoint Interim Superintendent
The Montclair Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024. The meeting, to appoint an interim superintendent, will be held virtually.
Community Mourns Loss of Montclair Schools Superintendent (Updated)
Montclair is mourning the loss of Dr. Jonathan Ponds, offerings condolences and remembrances of the Montclair Schools superintendent who died on Friday.
Montclair Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds Has Died (Updated)
“It is with a sad and heavy heart that we inform you of the sudden passing of Montclair Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jonathan Ponds. “
Long Replaces Robinson-Santos on Montclair Board of Education (Updated)
Dr. Kimberly Robinson-Santos, the top-ranked candidate, had to decline the position, according to BOE President Melanie Deysher.
Montclair District to Pilot Program to Lock Up Student Phones (UPDATED)
The phone policy will be implemented next school year. The district is partnering with Yondr, the maker of magnetic pouches that keep phones locked.
Montclair High School Celebrates Class of 2024 (PHOTOS)
Montclair High School’s Class of 2024, who started high school as remote students in September 2020, came together Thursday at the high school’s amphitheater to take the traditional walk across the bridge and receive their diplomas.
Lacordaire Celebrates 103rd Commencement
On Saturday, June 8th, Lacordaire Academy, an independent Catholic day school in Montclair, held its 103rd commencement ceremony.
Montclair Board of Education Votes to Fill Board Vacancy
Dr. Kimberly Robinson Santos, who previously ran for a board seat in the November school board election, fills a board vacancy left by Crystal Hopkins, who resigned in May.
MKA Celebrates Class of 2024 at 50th Commencement Ceremony
The event officially launched a year-long celebration of MKA’s first 50 years, honoring MKA’s legacy and building toward a bright future.
Renaissance Students Journey through Time with New Mural Project
Catherine Hart, a Montclair native and acclaimed artist, is leading the mural program with the help of 45 students. Hart directs the Jersey City Summer Youth Art Program and has created murals throughout the world.