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Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School will host the 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the Manya Ungar Auditorium on June 1 at 7 p.m. SPFHS is thrilled to induct five new members who have impacted the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community in areas such as business, journalism, community service and advocacy.
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From rubber-band catapults to designing systems that prevent an egg from cracking when dropped, Science Olympiad gave 5th and 6th grade students at Terrill and Nettingham Middle Schools a chance to explore STEM through hands-on challenges and teamwork.
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Twenty Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School student-athletes have signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities.
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Terrill Middle School student Livia Lavelli was named one of three winners in the 2026 Student Essay Contest hosted by the 22nd Legislative District.
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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools theater programs earned statewide recognition as Nettingham Middle School was nominated for 12 Foxy Middle School Awards and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School was nominated for 13 Foxy Awards.
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Elise Patel, a Nettingham Middle School student, was named a Grand Prize Winner in the seventh annual Healthy School Lunch Challenge.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools proudly celebrated Neurodiversity Week from March 16-20. At Brunner Elementary School, the week stretched across subject areas and grade levels and is becoming a beloved tradition.
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Congratulations, Zhao! Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior, Zhaoxiang Chen, was honored with the 2026 Unsung Hero Award during the Union County School Board Association awards celebration on March 13.
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