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Officers from the Emerson Police Department ran alongside students.
Running to raise money
Aarna Domadia, Reporter • June 12, 2026

The Torch Run was held on June 5, with many fifth and sixth-grade students participating to raise money for the Special Olympics. To participate, runners donated $20 or more and received a Torch Run shirt. Once registered,...

Veterans fought and sacrificed to protect what the American flag represents.
Remembering soldiers
Joshua Choe, William Espinoza, and Alexander Rhee May 18, 2026

Memorial Day is a holiday that honors members of the military who died while serving the United States. Many people spend the day remembering soldiers and visiting memorials or cemeteries to honor those who sacrificed their...

The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive is new. The computer test changes the difficulty of questions based on a student's answers.
Students react to NJSLA-A
Louie Burke, Reporter • May 17, 2026

Mandatory state testing changed a bit for students in New Jersey. The "adaptive" part of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-A) is new. The difficulty of questions changes based on how a student answers. Jessica...

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In 2026, the summer solstice falls on Father's Day.
Longest day of the year
June 12, 2026

The summer solstice, also known as the longest day of the year, will occur on June 21, 2026. On this...

Students will sell their products at the TREP$ Marketplace, and they get to keep their profits.
Turning ideas into profits
May 16, 2026

Fifth graders are preparing for TREP$ which stands for enTREPreneur$. Entrepreneurs...

Here is a picture of a spring afternoon. It appears somewhat dark, and the weather was warm.
Good morning, animals
May 14, 2026

A big black bear walks out of its den. A bat flies out of its cave. A squirrel scampers out of a hole...

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This photo from the "About Katherine" section of Applegate's website shows the author. The webpage also states: "Hello. I am Katherine. I am a writer.
It’s not as easy as it looks. It is, however, the best job on the planet."
Author shares insights
Hannah Malec, Reporter • June 12, 2026

Students at Villano School recently had the opportunity to meet award-winning author Katherine Applegate through a virtual event hosted by Bookelicious. During the Zoom session, Applegate discussed her...

The Playbill given to people watching the show informed them on what the show was going to include.
A Hero’s Journey
June 9, 2026
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Basketball practices take place right after school during the week.
Hoops and heart
Emma Marie Tuazon, Reporter • May 15, 2026

When the final school bell rings, the fifth and sixth grade girls on Emerson's basketball team head straight to the court. Instead of relaxing after a long school day, these athletes spend their afternoons practicing plays,...

Kristy Friedman and Student Congress members sort through the hundreds of food items brought into school.
The madness is over
April 11, 2026
High school volleyball players assisted at the clinic sessions.
Bump, set, and spike
January 14, 2026
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