Here are today’s announcements for Thursday 3/6/25:
*Today is a B Day.
*Today we celebrate National Oreo Cookie Day.
*Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505.
*Drama Club will be meeting in room 604 after school today!
*Guitar Club is cancelled today.
*Band announcements: permission slips for the 8th grade band trip are due tomorrow, and jazz band and extra help sessions with the high schoolers will take place today after school today.
*The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday March 13th afterschool in room 122.
The after school dodgeball tournament will start today at 3:05. Everyone participating please come directly to the gym after the bell. Only those who filled out the online form and paid can participate, no students are allowed to stay after to watch. The tournament will end at 4:30, please have a ride scheduled.
And now for your Women’s History Month highlight. Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. One act of courage can change history.
Today’s quote comes from Margaret Mead: “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 3/5/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Cheese Doodle Day.
Attention Mr. Acquisto’s period 4 class - report to room 313 not the gym.
There are no after school activities today.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday March 13th after school in room 122.
The Esports action continues after school today at 3:30 PM. To see who takes the win in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, check out the action on twitch.tv/IselinEsports
And now for your Women’s History Month highlight. Did you know Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two different sciences?
Today’s quote comes from H. Jackson Browne, Jr.: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 3/4/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Grammar Day.
Grade 8 Students your grade 8 Permission slips and funds are due next week
Astronomy club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 506.
Our first Esports match of 2025 against Cranford Middle School will be held after school today at 3:30 PM. If you’re a fan of Rocket League, check out the action on twitch.tv/IselinEsports
Attention 8th graders who are a part of CJCEE with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- there will be a meeting period 6 into after-school with Colonia High School in the Art room.
Mr. McGann and Mr. Joyce’s 2nd Period class, please report directly to Room 511.
It’s the last chance to sign up for the dodgeball tournament after school on Thursday, please check your google classroom for more information.
Drama Club is cancelled for today!
Attention Chess Club members, Chess Club will not be meeting this week, the next meeting will be on Wednesday, 3/12.
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Stay tuned each day for a special highlight recognizing inspiring women and their impact!
Today’s quote comes from Confucious: “It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.”
All schools in Woodbridge Township School District will be closed Monday, March 3, 2025 for a Staff In-Service Day. Schools will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 2/28/25
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Skip the Straw Day.
8th grade Honor Society Students- Check out our Google Classroom for the latest updates.
Congratulations to the boys bowling team for beating Woodbridge Middle School yesterday. Keep up the good work!
Dodgeball is back! If you are interested in playing in our after school dodgeball tournament taking place in March please see your grades google classroom for more information.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
8th Grade Dance Company Members: there will be rehearsal for MCC Teen Arts today after school. No late bus!
Astronomy Club will meet on Wednesday next week, March 5th in Room 506.
To all 8th grade band students, the permission slip for Middle a school Band day is available to pick up outside of the band room. All permission slips are due next Friday March 7th.
This evening marks the beginning of Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing!
Beginning Tuesday we will leave tables in the cafe in the pit open for students to sit at if celebrating Ramadan and you do not want to sit with others that are eating. Sitting here is your choice, it is not required that you do.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Harriet Tubman. During the Civil War, she became the first woman to lead an armed military raid and is best known for her role as a conductor in the Underground Railroad.
Today’s quote comes from Meister Eckhart: “Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/27/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Small Dog Day.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place today afterschool in room 122.
Drama club will be meeting today after school in room 604.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
Dodgeball is back! If you are interested in playing in our after school dodgeball tournament taking place in March please see your grades google classroom for more information.
Today’s influential figure in Black History in Barack Obama. Obama was the first Black president of the United States in 2008.
Today’s quote comes from Josh Maynard Keynes: “Ideas shape the course of history.”
Here are today’s announcements for Wednesday 2/26/25:
*Today is an A Day
*Today we celebrate National Set a Good Example Day.
*The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place tomorrow Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
*Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
*Dodgeball is back! If you are interested in playing in our after school dodgeball tournament taking place in March please see your grades google classroom for more information.
*Esports practice will be held after school tomorrow in room 505.
*8th grade Honor Society Students- Check out our Google Classroom for the latest updates.
*Today’s influential figure in Black History is Nat King Cole, a famous singer and jazz pianist. She was the first Black American to host a nationally televised TV show; the Nat King Cole Show debuted in 1956 on NBC.
*Today’s quote comes from Lao Tsu: “To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/25/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Clam Chowder Day.
It’s trivia time! On this day in 1964, which famous boxer became world heavyweight champion for the first time? The correct answer is Muhammad Ali! Test your skills at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
Congratulations to the girls bowling team for beating Avenel Middle School yesterday in a close match! Keep up the great work girls!
There will be a cross country and volleyball interest meeting tomorrow at 7:45am in the cafeteria. Cross country is open to all grades while volleyball is for just 7th and 8th graders.
Drama Club is cancelled for today.
The Chemistry Club is meeting today after school in Room 410.
All club and activity members, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible to be included in the yearbook!
Dodgeball is back! If you are interested in playing in our after school dodgeball tournament taking place in March please see your grades google classroom for more information.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Michael Jordan; a famous basketball player. He holds the record for the most points in a playoff game with 63 points.
Today’s quote comes from Bertrand Russell: “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 2/24/25
Today is an A Day
Today we celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day.
Attention Mr. Acquisto’s per 4 gym class report to room 308 not the gym.
Reminder MCC Teen Arts rehearsal after school for 8th grade Dance Company! No late buses!
It’s trivia time! Today we celebrate the birthday of this famous technology pioneer who co-founded Apple. The correct answer is Steve Jobs! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge meeting tomorrow 2/25 after school in Room 417.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
The Chemistry Club is meeting tomorrow after school in Room 410. Please see Google Classroom for attendance form.
The Chess Club will be meeting on Wednesday. The Google form will be posted today after school. First come first serve!
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
There will be both volleyball and cross country interest meetings Wednesday morning in the gym at 7:45. All are welcome to attend the cross country meeting, while only 7th and 8th graders are able to join the volleyball team.
Dodgeball is back! If you are interested in playing in our after school dodgeball tournament taking place in March please see your grades google classroom for more information.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Lucy Stranton. She was the first Black woman in America to earn a four-year college degree at Oberlin College with a literacy degree in 1850.
Today’s quote comes from Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/20/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
There will be a cross country and volleyball interest meeting next Wednesday at 7:45am in the gym. Cross country is open to all grades while volleyball is only for 7th and 8th graders.
Drama Club will be meeting in room 604 today after school.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505. Attendance is mandatory for all primaries and alternates.
Art club is canceled today!
In honor of Black History Month, tomorrow is Strike ‘Em Out Like Jackie Day! Wear your favorite sports gear to celebrate Jackie Robinson and other African-American sports figures!
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Alice Coachman. She was an American athlete and the first black woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal in 1948.
Today’s quote comes from Norman Vincent Peale: “It’s always too early to quit.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 2/19/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Mint Day.
Attention Mr. Andrews period 2, 3, 4 and 5 classes, report to room 117.
Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
8th grade National Honor Society Members: Your card and care package item for the soldiers is due in Room 117 by Friday, Feb. 21.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting after school today in Room 418.
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
There will be a cross country and volleyball interest meeting next Wednesday at 7:45am in the gym. Cross country is open to all grades while volleyball is only for 7th and 8th graders.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
In honor of Black History Month, Friday is Strike ‘Em Out Like Jackie Day! Wear your favorite sports gear to celebrate Jackie Robinson and other African-American sports figures!
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Ruby Bridges. She was the first African-American child to attend the formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana.
Today’s quote comes from Sophocles: “One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/18/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Battery Day.
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
Attention Mr. Andrews classes. Periods 2, 3, 4 and 5 you are to report to room 117.
To all band students, there will be an advanced band meeting tomorrow at 7:20 am. Please do not be late!
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school today in Room 410.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/19 in Room 418 from 3-3:50.
Drama Club will be meeting today after school in room 604
The Esports team continues our Path to Smash crossover with Gaming Club after school today, in room 117. Get a chance to play one of the longest-lasting competitive Nintendo Esports: Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube!
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is George Washington Carver. Carver was a scientist and an inventor who found hundreds of ways to use peanuts! He experimented with the legumes to make lotions, flours, soups, dyes, plastics, and gasoline - though not peanut butter!
Today’s quote comes from Franklin D. Roosevelt: “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”
All schools and offices in Woodbridge Township School District will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 for the Presidents Day Holiday. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 2/14/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Lonnie Green. She was an aerospace engineer for NASA who invented the popular toy the Super Soaker water gun.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting next Tuesday. Please see our google classroom for the attendance form.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting on Wednesday, 2/19 in Room 418 from 3-3:50.
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
Today’s quote comes from the Dalai Lama: “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/13/25
Today is an A Day.
Attention Ms. Weiser’s per 2 and 4 gym class report to room 308 not the gym.
Congratulations to the boys and girls bowling teams for defeating Colonia Middle School yesterday. Great job team!!
Today we celebrate National Galentine’s Day.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place today afterschool in room 122.
Drama Club will be meeting in room 604 today after school.
There will be no choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. Repeat, tomorrow’s choir rehearsal is canceled.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting next Tuesday. Please see our google classroom for the attendance form.
There will be no art club today.
Esports practice will be held in room 505 after school today.
8th grade National Honor Society Members: Your card and care package item for the soldiers is due in Room 117 by Friday, Feb. 21.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Rosa Parks. She was a Civil Rights activist, best known for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.
Today’s quote comes from Alfred A. Montapert: “Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 2/12/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Plum Pudding Day.
REMINDER - there are no after school activities today
Arts High is on for today and the bus will be here at the normal time.
Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
Choir rehearsal is canceled for Friday morning.
All Band members, the wind ensemble meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday morning at 7:40 am.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place tomorrow Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Maya Angelou; she was a talented author, poet, civil rights activist, singer, dancer, and the first black female Hollywood director. One of her best-known poems is “On the Pulse of Morning”.
Today’s quote comes from Princess Diana: “Only do what your heart tells you.”
Due to the expected weather conditions, all Woodbridge Township schools will follow the two hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. High schools will begin at 9:40 a.m. Middle schools will begin at 10:15 a.m. Grades K through 5 will begin at 10:55 a.m. The morning Preschool will begin at 10:55 a.m. The afternoon Preschool will begin at 12:55 p.m. As a reminder, all bus pick-ups will be delayed two hours as well.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/11/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Inventor’s Day.
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
All Band members, the wind ensemble meeting will take place on Thursday morning at 7:40 am.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday afterschool in room 122.
The Esports team and Gaming Club crossover event takes place after school today, in room 117. For one day only, come try your hand at the original Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, with your choice of vintage or modern controllers.
Drama Club will meet today after school in Room 604. Please refer to Google Classroom for who is needed!
Astronomy Club will meet after school today in Room 506.
Today, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Thurgood Marshall, the first Black American to serve on the Supreme Court. A lawyer who fought to end segregation in schools.
Today’s quote comes from James Stephens: “Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 2/10/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Umbrella Day.
Tomorrow, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Attention Mr. Herbeck’s period 2 class - do not go to the gym - go to room 308 and Mr. Acquisto’s period 3 class - do not go to the gym - go to room 507
Attention 8th grade dancers! MCC Teen Arts rehearsal will take place today after school; no late buses
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The collaboration between Esports and Gaming Club will be taking place after school tomorrow, in room 117. Take a trip to yesteryear, and enjoy some time with Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64!
Select Choir rehearsal will take place as usual today after school in 604.
Attention all band members: there were 43 members of beginner band that were absent today. If you miss 3 rehearsals you will be removed from the Spring concert. Please be sure to have your parents email Mr. Vazquez with any absences ahead of time.
Additionally, There will be a wind ensemble meeting for all who auditioned or were interested in auditioning this Wednesday at 7:40 am.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Martin Luther King. Dr. King was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement till his assassination in 1968.
Astronomy Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 506.
Today’s quote comes from Leo Tolstoy: “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 2/7/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
On Tuesday, February 11th, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Reminder 8th Graders in Dance Company, we have rehearsal afterschool on Monday for MCC Teen Arts! There are no late buses!
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
Next week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
Astronomy club will meet Tuesday after school in Room 506.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Garrett Morgan. Thanks to Garrett Morgans’ invention we have red, yellow, and green traffic lights to keep traffic running smoothly.
Today’s quote comes from Winston Churchill: “The price of greatness is responsibility.”