Some of the cast members rehearsing in North Star Theater Company’s production of “Shrek The Musical.” ( Jodi Halteman) North Star Theater Company’s production of ‘Shrek The Musical’ opening July 22-24 at Sparta High School North Star Theater Company (NSTC), a premier community theater located in Sussex County, has taken the word “community” to... Entertainment 01 Jul 2022 | 10:35
Edward Lazzara at Belvidere High School, where he is currently the principal (Twitter photo) Edward Lazzara picked to be new principal of Sparta High School The Sparta Township Public School Board of Education on June 2 appointed Edward Lazzara as the new principal of Sparta Township... Local News 15 Jun 2021 | 02:55
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools budget increases spending while lowering tax bills The Sparta Township Public Schools’ 2021-22 budget calls for a 2 percent tax levy increase but results in a tax decrease... Local News 13 May 2021 | 05:30
A class at Delaware Valley High School, which provided full-time, in-person instruction from start to finish (Photo provided) Top of everybody’s wish list: Ending the year in class School districts can see the finish line after a tough year negotiating remote, in-person, and hybrid instruction, and everything... Local News 10 May 2021 | 02:13
The traditional cap toss at the conclusion of a past Sparta graduation ceremony on the field (File photo by George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter) All students to gather on the field for graduation Sparta. Sparta plans to hold a graduation ceremony with all students on the field on June 23, interim superintendent Patrick... Local News 07 May 2021 | 01:58
Helen Morgan School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools have reopened, but not completely Sparta students are attending classes five days per week, but on a shortened schedule. Aside from that, the interim superintendent,... Local News 07 May 2021 | 01:54
Sparta Education Foundation launches new website The Sparta Education Foundation (SEF) has launched a new website at spartaeducationfoundation.org. Allowing for easier page... Local News 27 Apr 2021 | 03:48
Patrick McQueeney (Photo provided) McQueeney looks back at a tough, challenging, innovative year as he readies to leave Sparta schools When Patrick McQueeney was asked to step in as interim superintendent of the Sparta schools, he rose to the occasion amid... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 04:17
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Throughout the pandemic, we saw Mr. McQueeney’s humanity and heart To the Editor: As a parent of a senior and taxpayer, I would like to thank Sparta Interim Superintendent Mr. Patrick McQueeney... Letters to the Editor 29 Mar 2021 | 05:12
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Thank you, Mr. McQueeney, for always putting our children and staff first To the Editor: My children have been in the Sparta school district for 13 years. I am writing this letter to show my sincere... Letters to the Editor 29 Mar 2021 | 05:06
Sparta Middle School (File photo by Vera Olinsky) Sparta approves school budget with 2 percent increase The Sparta school board on March 18 unanimously approved the tentative budget for 2021-22 and sent it to the county executive... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 03:24
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Sparta’s interim superintendent is leaving Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as interim superintendent through the pandemic, will be leaving the Sparta school... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 03:20
Sparta High School (Facebook page) School staffing shortages delay return to full time The reopening plan for Sparta Township Public Schools has hit a bit of a snag. While Alpine Elementary, Mohawk Avenue, and... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 10:02
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta welcomes Matthew Beck as new superintendent of schools After a long search, Sparta Township has found its new superintendent of schools. The school board on March 2 appointed the... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:32
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta reopens its schools full-time with combined cohorts Sparta school administrators are planning a return to school full-time, with combined cohorts, by the end of March. On Feb.... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 12:45
