Mayors Message- May 2023

Oakland is known for our fantastic schools and incredible recreation programs and facilities.  Well we just keep getting better and better.

      I attended our K-8 School Board meeting this week where I watched the congratulatory ceremony for our 6th grade students who participated in the National Quiz Bowl Contest.  The contest was opened to schools throughout the United States.  Our Valley Middle School students won First Place.  I repeat that our team was the National First Place Winner.  Congratulations!

      Shortly afterwards I received notification from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gina Coffaro, that Manito Elementary School was rated #10 on the list of top schools in the State of New Jersey.   Manito's overall rating was 99.66% in subjects such as language arts and math and attendance.  Manito Elementary School received an A+ rating.  Outstanding!

     A message from the Schools:  if you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 1023, please contact the Oakland Schools to register your child for kindergarten.  Go to www.oaklandschoolsnj.org.

     When we all work together, great things shall happen.

 Until next time, Linda  

Linda H. Schwager, Mayor of Oakland