back to school

And it was only the first day.

Imagine the potential traffic issues and chaos that could arise if schools in South Jersey begin the school year during vacation season.

Common sense should have parents thinking twice before making their kids pose with those popular "back to school" signs on the first day of school.

As summer winds down and the school season gears up, we can't help but reminisce about the stores we miss.

Back to school can be such a stressful time for parents, but here are some expert tips that may help.

Chipotle is looking to treat New Jersey teachers with free food in honor of the back to school season. Here is what you can do to get involved:

It's easier in many ways for younger children than teenagers.

South River, NJ, is providing all students with clear backpacks for the new school year

I was never a "bad" kid, I went to school every day, and I like to think most of my teachers enjoyed having me in class, but I was notorious for hitting someone in the head with a thrown crayon, or typing "boobs.com" in the search engine of the classroom computers. I didn't go to school to learn, I went to school to laugh and have conversations with friends. This is why I did many childish-asinine things that frequently made the principal "call home".

Read this before you post that back-to-school photo of your kids - you could be putting them and yourselves in danger.

Sugary snacks are nice and tasty but healthy lunches and snacks are the key to a successful day at school.

Even when the day comes that the state mask mandate for schools is lifted, there are several health and safety protocols that must be followed to mitigate the spread of any Covid symptoms and germs of any kind.