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![Livia Lavelli, SPFHS winner of 2026 Student Essay Contest hosted by the 22nd Legislative District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775829885/spfk12org/kd0hbkslyl38clronfvp/LLavelli1.jpg","width":2200}])
SPFHS student Livia Lavelli was named one of three winners in the 2026 Student Essay Contest hosted by the 22nd Legislative District.
![Opening scene from into the woods from Nettingham production of Into the Woods Jr., 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775829600/spfk12org/qf16xqyv1n0mgxglf4ej/IntotheWoodsOpening.png","width":2200}])
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.
![Elise Patel, winner of the Healthy School Lunch Challenge with her BBQ Chicken Bowl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775830302/spfk12org/qooqhizytmt56h3a7suq/ElisePatel.jpg","width":2200}])
Elise Patel, a Nettingham Middle School student, was named a Grand Prize Winner in the seventh annual Healthy School Lunch Challenge.
![A picture of the watercolor projects completed by students turned into a collage to celebrate Neurodiversity week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774556594/spfk12org/t5hcvrbo54zzk8tq6dvs/BrunnerNeurodiversityWeek2026-1.jpg","width":2048}])
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.
![SPF Unsung Hero Zhaoxiang Chen posing with SPFSD Superintendent, Dr. Mast (Left) and SPFHS Principal Dr. Hynes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773780737/spfk12org/lr2pjxl6aqrl2bfldso3/SPFUnsungHeroZhaoxiangChen_1.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![Isabella Mirenda, Valedictorian and Gabriella Suriani, Salutatorian of 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773768257/spfk12org/nhscoj9vk6saisc2lnho/ValandSalPhotoTogether.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773768257/spfk12org/nhscoj9vk6saisc2lnho/ValandSalPhotoTogether.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773768257/spfk12org/nhscoj9vk6saisc2lnho/ValandSalPhotoTogether.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773768257/spfk12org/nhscoj9vk6saisc2lnho/ValandSalPhotoTogether.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773768257/spfk12org/nhscoj9vk6saisc2lnho/ValandSalPhotoTogether.png","width":1280}])
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is thrilled to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026. Our valedictorian is Isabella Mirenda, while our salutatorian is Gabriella Suriani.
![SPF Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762806687/spfk12org/j4bq9tiklxiocalseuj9/SPFLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762806687/spfk12org/j4bq9tiklxiocalseuj9/SPFLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762806687/spfk12org/j4bq9tiklxiocalseuj9/SPFLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762806687/spfk12org/j4bq9tiklxiocalseuj9/SPFLogo.png","width":844}])
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education will have two 3-year terms open for Scotch Plains and one 3-year term open for Fanwood in the November 2026 Annual School Election.
![Joe Schott on his visit to SPF for the 100th day of school with students of McGinn Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771624450/spfk12org/hbeldkjmdzmqj9h0oljh/SPF100thDayofSchool-2.jpg","width":2200}])
The heartwarming meeting between “Grandpa Joe” and McGinn Elementary School students bridged generations
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