In other news, the BOE discussed tentative budget plans for 2018–2019 at the March 22 meeting.
The Bunker Hill Middle School Future Business Leaders of America plan to compete nationally this summer after placing first in States on March 15, and Students in Action were awarded at a national ceremony in NYC for their showcase of “Open.” Catch up on the top stories you may have missed, in our Weekly Roundup.
BOE discusses tentative budget plans
The Washington Township Board of Education discussed a tentative 2018–19 budget during a presentation at the meeting on Thursday, March 22. Superintendent Joe Bollendorf said the district is looking to potentially receive a $1,016,549 increase in state aid from last year. Bollendorf said the local tax levy was $84,706,062 last year. This year, with the tentative budget proposal, it will amount to $86,396,0673. Bollendorf noted that if they did apply the 2 percent tax cap — which is solely based on whether they receive the $1 million in state aid — the tax impact will be about a $6.73 monthly increase on the average assessed home of $210,000.
BHMS Future Business Leaders of America to compete in Nationals
Four Bunker Hill Middle School students are set to compete at the Future Business Leaders of America middle-level National Leadership Conference, after taking first place in three out of five categories at the State Leadership Conference on March 15. Students Emma Haley and Grace Kim took first place for their community service project presentation, which they called ”Pajamas for Preemies,” Ethan WIlson for the business math and financial literacy written test, and Maeve Fitzgerald for the career exploration written test.
Krav Maga coming to Washington Township
Performance Krav Maga is opening their third location in Washington Township. The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and will feature free classes, games and an egg hunt for the kids. They plan to be open six days per week for adults and children, and will provide Israeli self-defense classes, women’s self defense courses, active shooter courses and anti-bullying programs for kids.
Washington Township boys lacrosse looking to ride momentum of 2017’s second half into 2018
After struggling to a 0–6 start in 2017, the Minutemen went 6–6 the rest of the season, won an overtime playoff game at Cherokee High School and nearly upset Freehold Township High School in the quarterfinals, losing 10–9 in overtime. This year, Washington Township plans to build off the second half of last year and take the next step toward becoming a winning program. This year, leading the way will be seniors Jake Dzierzgowski and Carson Shultz. Dzierzgowski led Washington Township with 54 goals and 28 assists last year, while Shultz scored 28 goals and chipped in 22 assists.
WTHS Students in Action honored at Jefferson Awards National Ceremony in NYC
A showcase of “OPEN” by Washington Township High School Students in Action, that was presented in a school-wide assembly in Feb., garnered the attention of the National Jefferson Awards committee. “OPEN,” a series of performances — including original skits, poetry, songs and dances — addressed topics of racism, sexism, stereotyping and bullying. In particular, the group’s presentation of “Take a Knee,” where the students explained the reasons behind the nationwide kneeling protests during the playing of the National Anthem, spoke to the members of the Jefferson Awards committee and earned the group a Jefferson Awards Foundation Students in Action award.
