Union County News

Rahway High School students from the multiply disabled program painted UCPAC windows with breast cancer awareness imagery. Mayor Giacobbe visited to support the project.

Grover Cleveland 5th and 6th graders celebrate cultural heritage through Spanish language, family portraits, and traditions research in Hispanic Heritage Month project.

Grover Cleveland Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spirit Week October 5-9, featuring themed days honoring Latino cultures, heroes, and traditions.

Madison Elementary School in Rahway is engaging students with hands-on science lessons, a new library makerspace, and cross-grade Hispanic Heritage Month projects.

Arthur L. Johnson High School defeated Rahway High School 3-2 in girls tennis on October 7 at Berzinec Park, with Rahway winning top two singles matches.

Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary first-graders explored Hispanic Heritage Month through cultural activities and family engagement, sharing their own name stories.

Rahway 7th-8th Grade Academy launches social-emotional learning program. First two hours daily: collaborative problem-solving, four core pillars, early positive results.

Franklin Elementary School's first annual Fall Festival on October 3 in Rahway. 600+ attendees. Inflatables, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, fall treats, PTA-led event.

Rahway High School crowned 2026 Homecoming King and Queen on Oct. 1. ChloeLeigh Mays, Jason Collins, and three princesses honored. Tigers won game.

Franklin Elementary 5th-6th graders celebrate cultural heritage through art, language, and storytelling in a classroom Heritage Celebration project.

Rahway boys soccer celebrated ten seniors October 1, beating Dayton 3-1. Team hosts Westfield October 6 at 6 p.m. with strong momentum.

Rahway High School's marching band brings "iBand" to life—an app-themed halftime show premiering October 3. See the creative vision behind the innovative performance.

Roosevelt Elementary in Rahway hosted Back-to-School Night on September 28. Families met teachers, learned about programs, and connected with school staff and resources.

Rahway girls tennis defeated Arthur L. Johnson 3-2 on September 24. All Rahway singles players won. Rahway record: 3-6; Johnson record: 1-7.

Rahway High School boys varsity soccer defeated Oratory Prep 3-1 at home on September 22. Goal scorers: Carrillo, Carter, Morris. Team record: 3-4.

Rahway nonprofit I Love 2 Read held inaugural mini-golf tournament and fundraiser on September 20. Community event featured games, authors, and food vendors.

Grover Cleveland Elementary commemorated International Day of Peace Sept. 18 with "Pinwheels for Peace" garden. K-6 students created colorful pinwheels.

Rahway Office of Emergency Management announced street closures on Sept. 29 for construction/paving. Four streets affected; motorists urged to use alternate routes.

Rahway High School boys JV soccer lost 3-2 to Oratory Prep on Sept. 22. Close match featured goals by Nicholas Doran and Jeison Cordero for Vikings.