Catch up on what happened this week in Medford.
LRHSD board member honored for years of service
The Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education thanked Ted Shinske, a long-serving member representing Shamong, for his service. Shinske, who was elected to the Board in April 1997, decided not to run for another term in the November election.
As a Shamong native, an original ‘Piney’ as Shinske calls himself, he considers the development of Seneca High School a standout memory from his tenure on the LRHSD board. “It took a long time, a lot of people worked very hard to make it happen, and in the end, the high school turned out to be something very special,” he said.
Letters from the library
By Margaret Lafferty
Medford Library Association
The holidays are past and the New Year is swiftly arriving. Many are planning celebrations, and others are contemplating resolutions. Which are you?
As the Pinelands Library looks forward to January, we have some exciting events upcoming. On Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m. we will be celebrating the anniversary of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. All children aged 5 years and younger regardless of previous participation are invited to join us on a sing-a-long journey with Kim Yarson and her guitar as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 1KBBK. If you are new to 1KBBK, please ask us how to participate.
For the full list of events, click here.
Medford Township School District prepares for remainder of the school year
Medford Township School District Superintendent Joseph Del Rossi shared a glimpse into what parents and students can expect for the remainder of the school year.
Del Rossi discussed the district’s ongoing technology initiative, stating most devices are wireless and there are plans of replacing all access points throughout the district.
Access points have been replaced at three schools, with four schools to go. All replacements are anticipated to be completed by September.
The district will also be refreshing approximately 300 of 2,000 Chromebooks. These 300 Chromebooks are the first that were provided about 4.5 years ago, and are therefore the first in need of replacement.
The full story can be found here.
