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
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
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
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... 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
Sparta High School (Facebook page) Sparta schools to return to hybrid instruction on Jan. 19 Sparta. Sparta Township Schools will return to hybrid instruction in its cohort format starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, acting... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 03:40
Sparta Middle School (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools go all-virtual until January The Sparta Township School District went to remote instruction on Monday, Nov. 23, and will remain primarily remote until... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 04:56
Sparta High School (Facebook page) Sparta schools on track to open Nov. 2 The Sparta Township School District is on track to open the middle school and high school hybrid students on Nov. 2, Acting... Local News 27 Oct 2020 | 04:10
Sparta police report drop in township’s Covid cases After a COVID-19 spike caused Sparta Township school openings to be delayed, police chief Neil Spidaletto reported that cases... Local News 22 Oct 2020 | 02:28
