In the wake of the recent controversial personnel decisions made by the Montclair Board of Education, many have questioned the legitimacy of the operation due to a lack of transparency. After Laura Hertzog and Franklin Turner were sworn in as President and Vice President of the Montclair Board of Education, there were pledges of […]
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 […]
Sarah Butler, Montclair native is missing. Please contact the Montclair Police Department with any information that you feel will be of help!
Montclair needs your help to find Sarah Butler! When someone who is very important in your life goes missing or has suddenly disappeared, it’s common to feel a range of emotions and be unsure what to do next. Since Montclair is a strong community, it is imperative that we help one another at all times. […]
The Michael Aymar Foundation has volunteered tutoring services every Saturday throughout the summer and of course, it displayed amazing results!
The Michael Aymar Foundation’s free tutoring sessions were a success! In a previous article, you learned about the free tutoring opportunities available for middle schoolers at the West Orange Public Library on the behalf of the Michael Aymar Foundation. It occurred every Saturday starting July 9 from 10-11 a.m. It served to support families during […]
MFEE, along with Board of Education and Superintendent, has decided to make a statement in regards to the opposition of Montclair Charter.
MFEE states opposition to Montclair Charter! “For 25 years, the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) has leveraged resources and support for the Montclair Public Schools. MFEE was forged with an understanding that in the challenging landscape of public school financing, our district cannot rely solely on state funding and tax dollars to provide an exceptional academic experience to […]
Triumph over tragedy with Women Empowerment Week in Montclair by the Family Service League/SAVE of Essex County during July 25 - 31!
Support Women Empowerment Week in Montclair on July 25 – 31! Montclair Women Empowerment week was created in collaboration with the Montclair Center BID to help raise awareness about the Family Service League/SAVE of Essex County agency. It cultivated relationships with local businesses in Montclair, especially women-owned businesses, for these businesses to collect donations for […]
Enhance the minds of your children this summer with free tutoring at the West Orange Public Library by the Michael Aymar Foundation.
Michael Aymar’s students will be hosting free tutoring for middle schoolers. Although school is officially over, that shouldn’t mean children stop learning. Rather than allowing our children to forget prior lessons taught by our teachers, learning should continue in a way that will be fun and memorable. Starting July 9, every Saturday at 10 – […]