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The Top Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook School Stories of 2013

Teacher's tirade caught on video, best mascot in New Jersey and elite academic distinction among top stories of the year.

The past year has seen student triumphs, new personnel and accolades for local schools. Here's a look at some of 2013's top school stories.

Fair Lawn Teacher's Berating of Student Caught on Video

High school teacher placed on leave while district investigates incident that has gone viral on YouTube.

Fair Lawn Cutters Voted Best Mascot in New Jersey

The Cutters cruised to a first-round win in the USA Today Top High School Mascot competition.

Lyncrest Elementary Receives Elite Academic Distinction

The Christie Administration has designated Fair Lawn's Lyncrest Elementary as one of 57 "Reward Schools" from across the state.

Saddle Brook Appoints New Schools Chief

The Saddle Brook Board of Education Monday approved the hiring of Dr. Richard Katz as its new superintendent of schools.

FLHS Bands Play Disney World

The Fair Lawn High School Symphonic and Marching Bands spent a recent six-day trip performing for Disney visitors in Florida.

Westmoreland School Expansion Could Create Full-Day Kindergarten Space

The Fair Lawn Board of Education is making plans for an addition atWestmoreland Elementary Schoolwhich could open space for full-day kindergarten across the district.

Fair Lawn School Officials Reconsider Full-Day Kindergarten Path

Fair Lawn school officials are looking at new options for how to eventually institute full-day kindergarten across the district after state officials did not offer a grant for an expansion at Westmoreland School.

Fair Lawn High Dedicates New Sasso Field

Sasso Field at Fair Lawn High School was renovated with a new artificial turf surface over the summer.


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