Montclair Crew became the first public high school in a decade to bring home the most prestigious trophy of the biggest high school rowing race in the world. High School Rowing in America has been dominated by big name private schools – St. Joseph’s Prep, Gonzaga, Central Catholic – until now. When Owen King […]
On May 22, 2017, Montclair resident and parent, Walter Springer, created a petition to raise awareness to the Montclair Board of Education’s personnel decisions. In a rapid response to the dubious demotions and terminations of several Montclair public school employees last week, local Montclair parent Walter Springer has created a petition to reinstate both Athletic […]
The MFEE Fundracer Sequel 2017 captured the essence of the Montclair community: Team Frick and Frack wins 4 1/2 hour marathon endurance race across Montclair. Sequels are rarely better. After the first MFEE Amazing Fundracer in 2016, expectations this year for the newly emerging annual tradition were high. This was for good reason. The first Fundracer, in 2016, was […]
Jeff Gannon, Montclair’s beloved and respected Athletic Director was demoted because of a central office clerical error at the BOE board meeting on May 15, 2017. Jeff Gannon had been working for Montclair High School for 18 years, and was enjoying heaps of success as athletic director. Montclair’s rowing team had become state champions, becoming the […]
Blue(ish) Chips will play by the rules of this year's MFEE Fundracer, but don't underestimate their profound skills to tightrope the lines to win.
Blue(ish) Chips are ready to win with so much fun! When the opportunity to be selfless presented itself it’s a no brainer that Ayo Falae and Jay Murray of Blue(ish) Chips decided to join the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence‘s Fundracer 2017! They wanted to show their sincerest appreciation for MFEE as the organization support a wide range and […]
Double 06 will use their unique traits and their special bond to make an unforgettable statement with all their efforts to winning!
Double 06 loves a challenge as much as they love MFEE! Both Syreeta Carrington and Margaret Whitsett, teach at Glenfield Middle School. Carrington teaches Sixth Grade Social Studies and Whitsett is an in-class support teacher in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. They have worked on the same team together for the last 5 years. “We […]
NE Phys Ed are incredibly thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to such a generous organization, the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence.
NE Phys Ed are so honored to be apart of Montclair! Nicole Beck and Alex Lesch are representing Northeast Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School Physical Education as they have registered as NE Phys Ed for the upcoming Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence‘s 2017 Fundracer! They are extremely excited to help raise money for the MFEE. This […]
Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund provides the pathway for women to be exposed to opportunities as they realize they can be the instrument of change.
AGFAF believes in women empowerment through education! Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund (AGFAF) is a non-profit, committed to effecting social, gender and economic equality in Afghanistan. They secure scholarships and provide financial, emotional and academic support to the best and brightest young Afghans, primarily women, seeking a college education. They also support students by allowing them to […]
Visit the Montclair Art Museum as it hosts COPE Center's annual Derby Day Celebration, in which proceed will go towards their expansion.
COPE Center works for critical healthcare needs in Essex County. The COPE Center expands due to the high demand for treatment services related to the surging opioid addiction in Northern Jersey increases. It has secured nearly 2,000 square feet of additional space for group and individual education. The new center will be located at St. Luke’s […]
With the uncertainty to ensure the lives of their children's goldfishes, the Goldfish Assassins think they have what it takes to win the 2017 MFEE Fundracer.
There are no obstacles the Goldfish Assassins can’t overcome! The Goldfish Assassins are made of David Placek and Jaclyn Stein. Being able to support their community, gives them another reason to get on a bike and spend the day outdoors. “It’s a great cause to support Montclair’s public schools and I have a competitive spirit. For a while, I wanted to […]