What’s new this school year?

As students, teachers and families once again return to the classroom, here is a listing of just some of the developments and milestones that will take place in the new school year. Check out the New School Year Preview at TrentonMonitor.com>News>Schools for more on these exciting plans for the 2024-25 school year:

Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River: Through cooperation with Bloomberg Finance, students can receive certification in Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals and Environmental Social Governance.

Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville: The school’s newest club, Morgan’s Message, raises awareness about athletes’ struggles and challenges at school and assures them that there is no shame in seeking mental healthcare.

Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank: Newest initiative is the creation of a brand new combination CADD (Computer Aided Drawing and Design), Graphic Design and Engineering lab space.

Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly: School grounds improvements include a new outdoor classroom and freshly-painted graphics marking games on the playground blacktop.

St. Ann School, Lawrenceville: SAS will kick off its 60th anniversary beginning Oct. 6 with a 12 p.m. Mass in St. Ann Church followed by an Oktoberfest reception in the school; visit saintannschool.org/sas60 for more information.

St. Catharine School, Spring Lake: The schoolis implementing new reading and math curricula and will be using Wonders McGraw Hill for grades K-5 and StudySync for grades 6-8.

St. Charles Borromeo School, Cinnaminson: A 60th anniversary celebration will begin with a visit from alumni who attended St. Charles in 1964 to share a school birthday treat.

St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin: Improvements were made throughout the school, including renovation of the third-grade classroom and C-Wing STREAM center.

St. Mary of the Lakes School, Medford: The school’s 70th anniversary will be celebrated with an Oct. 12 Mass in St. Mary of the Lakes Church followed by a Gala in the school; tickets available at smlschool.org/70th-Anniversary-Gala.

St. Raphael School, Hamilton: Three new teachers join the staff: Keren Laudadio, Daniel Ramsey and Ryan Matthews.

St. Paul School, Burlington: Additional security measures include the installation of bullet-resistant glass on windows and placement of ballards in front of the school’s glass entrance.