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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Marisa Stefani as the new Director of Special Services, effective Tuesday, July 1.
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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Benedict as its newest board member. A longtime Fanwood resident, father, and active community member, Benedict brings both professional expertise and a commitment to education.
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From high-fives to happy tears, the first-ever Senior Clap Out on Friday, June 13 brought joy, nostalgia and community spirit across Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools. The graduating seniors of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) proudly returned to their elementary schools, where they were welcomed and cheered on by students, teachers and staff.
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Eight educators from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools were recognized as Teachers of the Year for their schools at the 2025 Union County Teacher Recognition Program, sponsored by the Union County Superintendents’ Roundtable.
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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education is seeking a new board member to fill a vacancy following the resignation of Amy Winkler, effective June 1, 2025. This qualified applicant from Fanwood would serve until the next annual school election in November 2025.
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Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School alumni turned entertainment powerhouses – comedian Mike Marino ‘81 and Emmy-award winning director/producer Daniel Catullo III ‘90 – are joining forces to tape a TV comedy special in the exact place where it all began: the High School auditorium.
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Marc Fabiano, a health and physical education teacher at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), is making a run to be named America’s Favorite Teacher in a national competition. Voting in the semi-final round ends Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. PDT.
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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast are excited to announce that Dr. Warren Hynes has been named the new Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) principal. He’ll begin in the role when Dr. David Heisey retires at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
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