The Ewing Public Schools Board of Education BOE Briefs: June 27th 2022 Meeting

Ewing Schools Community Update:  June 27th, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Information

Maddalon to become New EHS Head Football Coach

Ross Maddalon will be joining the faculty and athletic staff of Ewing High School as a business teacher and the new head football coach. Maddalon, currently a business teacher and top assistant coach at Cinnaminson High School, brings considerable football and coaching experience to the Blue Devils program.  A former gridiron standout scholastically at Nottingham High School, Maddalon has familiarly and deep connections to the Mercer County football scene. A graduate of Rider University, Maddalon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education and promises to be an excellent addition to the Business Department at Ewing High School. Maddalon takes over a Ewing High squad that won the division championship in 2021 and earned a spot in the state playoffs. 

Ewing Public Schools:   Update on School Security

I hope this final week of the school year finds you well and looking forward to the summer. As you know, the issue of school safety and security has been a priority for the Ewing Schools.  The recent tragedy in Texas has once again painfully reminded us about the tremendous importance of this shared responsibility. We are very proud of the efforts we have taken in recent years to improve and enhance school safety and security.  I have detailed these initiatives in the past; however, since the purpose of this correspondence is to provide an overview of how the district is moving forward, I have decided to place an overview of those accomplishments at the conclusion of this letter. Please 'click' this headline for the letter from Superintendent Mr. Michael Nitti.

EHS Student-Athletes Delutis & Whyte Represent Ewing at USA Games

Two Ewing High School students who embody the very best of the Ewing Schools inclusive programming had an outstanding experience at the prestigious 2022 Special Olympics USA games held in Orlando, Florida. Every four years, Special Olympics athletes from all over the United States compete in the Special Olympics USA Games. This year, more than 5,500 athletes traveled to Orlando to compete at the highest level.  This year, EHS students Zachary Whyte and Kyle Delutis were part of a contingent of 138 New Jersey athletes who joined more than 5,500 athletes and coaches representing 50 state programs and the Caribbean, along with the support of tens of thousands of volunteers and spectators, to compete in 19 Olympic-type team and individual sports.

EHS Wrestling’s Meara Hayes Commits to Lakeland University

Standout senior female grappler Meara Hayes has committed to continue her academic and athletic career at Lakeland University. Hayes, who also ran track and cross-country during her time at Ewing High School, started wrestling in 8th grade as a member of the Fisher Middle School wrestling team. She was part of the Blue Devils’ program all four years of high school. At the age of 17, she started competing at the national freestyle level. Hayes qualified for the New Jersey National Team in 2021 and the Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. She has qualified again this year and will once again compete in the high-level competition. A stellar student and president of Ewing High School’s National Honor Society, Hayes was recently honored with the prestigious Debbie Marks-Lake Award and Scholarship at Ewing High School’s Senior Award night.  She will major in Exercise Science along with getting a music minor, and be a part of the school honors program after being accepted for her outstanding academic achievement during high school.

EHS Senior Chahbandour Pedals to Collegiate Cycling

Ewing High School seniors moving on to participate in collegiate sports is not an unusual occurrence.  Each year Blue Devil student-athletes commit to continue their athletic careers in sports like football, soccer and basketball. But an EHS student committing to compete in competitive varsity collegiate cycling…well, that’s a bit unusual. But that is exactly what David Chahbandour, a talented racer and a frequent sight on his bike on the roadways of Ewing, will be doing after graduation.

Over 270K in Scholarships Bestowed at Ewing High School Senior Awards Night

Marks-Lake, Tolleris Memorial, Joshua Scott Memorial Awards Highlight Evening

EWING HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES CLASS OF 2022 ACHIEVEMENT IN ARTS/ACTIVITIES

Ewing High School has a rich history of achievement in the arts and activities, and the school is home to many talented and skilled students. So it was a wonderful night on Wednesday evening, June 8th, as teachers, students, parents, and friends gathered to honor and recognize achievement in arts, clubs and activities at Ewing High School. 

Congratulations to Ewing Drama’s Jayden White!  

The first ever Ewing student to receive a Paper Mill Playhouse, Rising Star Award! On June 6th, Ewing High School juniors Jayden White and Maddie Marsola attended the Paper Mill Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards with their families, their director, Christina Monaco Caldwell and their music director, Alexander Minter.  The Rising Star Awards are deemed the Tony’s for New Jersey high schools. In March, the cast, crew and pit of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee were adjudicated on three different performances by Paper Mill Playhouse judges.  'Click' to hear Jayden's acceptance speech!

EWING HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 2022 SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Ewing High School celebrated its senior student-athletes with the return of the Athletic Awards Night Dinner to honor the accomplishments of the EHS Class of 2022.  Highlighting the evening was the annual presentation of the prestigious Karas-McGurk award to a male and female student-athlete.  The Karas-McGurk Award is dedicated to the memory of Andy Karas and Joe McGurk, who were longtime supporters and benefactors of Blue Devil Athletics. Please 'click' this headline for the complete list of honored EHS Senior-Student Athletes.

Ewing Schools Release: EHS Athletes Yarson, Davis Make College Commitments

Dominic Yarson, a standout senior on Ewing High School’s baseball team, and versatile multi-sport Blue Devil athlete Kenric Davis have signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Please 'click' this headline to read more.

EHS Baseball’s Everett Earns Greener Scholarship

Ewing High School Baseball’s standout senior, Jordan Everett, was selected as the 2022 Andy Greener Memorial Scholarship recipient.  The scholarship is awarded annually to a Mercer County baseball player who demonstrates excellence on the diamond and in the classroom, while also displaying the positive virtues modeled by Andy Greener during his legendary career as a scholastic baseball coach. Everett is the second Blue Devil to garner the prestigious award, joining former EHS star Matt Fowler, who was honored in 2015. Please 'click' this headline for the article.

EHS Marching Blue Devils Select 2022 Drum Majors and Field Show Theme

As the Ewing Schools approach the end of the 2021-22 school year, the EHS Marching Blue Devils are looking toward the future. “The 2021-22 school year was a phenomenal success for our program,” EHS Marching Band Director Jason Price stated. “Taking in stride the challenges of returning to in-person learning, our high school musicians more than exceeded expectations.” That being widely acknowledged, the marching band is already making preparations for next fall's football season. The work begins with the exciting announcement that rising Senior Sydney Smith and Junior Lauren Nelson will be next year’s drum majors.

Ewing Schools Release: Attitudes In Reverse® and Ewing Public Schools Partner to Improve Student Mental Health and Prevent Suicide

Thirteen years ago, Kurt and Tricia Baker and their daughter Katelyn lost Kenny, their son and brother respectively, to suicide. Soon after, the family embarked on a mission to educate the public about mental health, related disorders and suicide prevention. They founded Attitudes In Reverse® (AIR™) to achieve this goal. This year, after a tumultuous two years living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bakers met with Ewing Schools Supervisor Maria Petsos and Antheil Elementary School Principal Clifford “Kip” Harrison to discuss ways to collaborate and improve student mental and emotional health.  This union between AIR and The Ewing Public Schools has provided the district the opportunity to create a strong partnership to improve youths’ mental health and enhance well-being as the school community seeks to improve our supports for students, staff, and families.

EHS Senior Spotlight June 2022: Meet Sy'Maya Summiel

What awards or acknowledgments have you received in school and/or outside of school? In school, I have received the Club Leadership Award for 2021 (Co-President for Film Club) and Student of the Month for February 2022. I am also very grateful for this opportunity of being Senior Spotlight for June 2022. Outside of school, I have received a few awards in regard to music. For the NAACP NJ ACT-SO State Competition, solely in the Music Instrumental Classical category, I have been awarded a Bronze Medal in 2020, a Silver Medal in 2021, and a Gold Medal in 2022. Lastly, for the 2021 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education, I have received the Music Instrumental/Classical Award.

Ewing Schools Update: Tragedy in Texas

Another tragic and incomprehensible school shooting leaves us shocked, angry and very sad.  Our thoughts are with the community of Uvalde, Texas. You will see an increased presence of local law enforcement at our schools over the next several days.  We are very grateful for the support of our local police and appreciative of our positive relationship. As you know, the Ewing Schools has significantly enhanced our security measures from a facility perspective, largely as a result of our Referendum ’18 initiatives.  Furthermore, each school now has a dedicated School Security Coordinator. These experts have become an invaluable resource towards making our schools safer and more secure.  Please 'click' on this headline for an important letter from the Superintendent. Thank you.

EHS Celebrates Seniors with First Ever Decision Day Celebration

On Friday, May 20th, EHS held its inaugural Decision Day Celebration to highlight the post-high school plans of the Class of 2022.

Ewing Schools Release: Bond Forged in Ewing Schools Leads to Special Moment

A relationship that began in the Ewing Schools has led to a special moment steeped in military tradition and prestige. Wayne Staub and Chase Springett first met as students at Antheil Elementary School.  Their friendship continued to grow at Fisher Middle School and then at Ewing High School, where the pair emerged as outstanding student-leaders and standout student-athletes. Four years later, both find themselves serving their country, as members of the United State Armed Forces. “In my many years of education, I could not think of two students who would be more ideal to serve the ideals of this nation than Chase and Wayne,” Ewing High School Principal Ed Chmiel stated.  “Both of them consistently demonstrated the traits of honor, dedication, valor and selflessness.” Please 'click' to enjoy this article about two Ewing High School graduates of the Class of 2018.

Ewing High School Inducts National Honor Society Members

On Wednesday May 18th, during a ceremony held in the beautifully refurbished Ewing High School auditorium, the Ewing High School chapter of the National Honor Society accepted and inducted its newest members. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character.