These Are Bergen County's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 list of the best high schools in the country, ranking nearly 18,000 public schools across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
In Bergen County, two schools landed among the top 100 nationally, while four cracked New Jersey's top 25 (scroll down to see the top 30 Bergen County high schools).
U.S. News reviewed more than 27,000 public high schools and ranked nearly 18,000 for its 2026-27 list. Schools were scored on six factors: college readiness, which carried the most weight at 30%; state assessment proficiency and performance, at 20% eac…
Masked Suspects Flee From Haledon Police, Triggering School Shelter-In-Place
A routine traffic stop turned into a police pursuit Friday afternoon, March 14, leading to a temporary shelter-in-place at Haledon Public School, authorities said.
At 1:50 p.m., Officer Kris Duci spotted two males wearing ski masks on a motorized scooter near West Broadway and Cliff Street, police said in a news release. The scooter had no license plates, and neither suspect was wearing a helmet, the department said.
When Officer Duci attempted a motor vehicle stop, the suspects sped off toward Cliff Court, police said.
As the suspects ditched the scooter and fled on foot, they discarded s…
Covid-19: Massachusetts School Mask Mandate Update Announced
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie announced that he's recommending the state school mask mandate be lifted, following the lead of neighboring states that have already announced similar measures.
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 28, the requirement that students, teachers, and staff wear masks inside Massachusetts schools will be rescinded, the governor announced, touting the state’s improved COVID-19 data.
"Our kids have had to put up with a lot of disruption, a lot of time alone, and has suffered a real learning loss over the past two years. There's no debating those points, no matter where you stand," …
