Happy June! Busy, busy, busy around the Home of the Raiders! We are fast approaching graduation and I could not be more proud of the students and staff for their commitment to finishing the year strong. Regardless of a few bumps along the way, we are moving forward!

Graduation will take place at HSE on June 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be held on the football field. Mandatory graduation practice will be held in the school cafeteria on June 22nd and June 23rd at 7:30 am. Our Senior Walk will be held on June 22, 2022 immediately after practice. Caps and gowns will be provided to our seniors on the 22nd. Graduation tickets along with handicap parking permits will be provided after practice on the 23rd.

Our STEAM graduation ceremony will be held on the 23rd at 11:00 am in the school cafeteria.

We are asking any of our students planning to participate in the Senior Walk should complete the Google form link below. This information will be shared with elementary principals and will help each to ensure that they have the identities of the visitors that will be coming to their buildings.

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIeJby0RF13wLR0uEa98dVsebsYrAJ8dd7Q-kJ1MrT2BLBpA/viewform

Toms River HSE Interact Club and Thespians raised $3,924 for the American Cancer Society at this year's Relay for Life! Great job to all of our Raiders!

We are sad to say goodbye to several East staff members who have served our school community well during their tenure in education! Jay McKelvey, Joyce Wille, Tommy Herbst, Karen Seeland and Cheryl Basile - we wish you safety, health, and happiness as you move forward on your next adventure.

• Jay McKelvey (thank you for always doing what was needed of you in your role as an educator). I appreciated your patience and demeanor to connect with your students. You taught your students the importance of accountability. You’ve had a tremendous career as a Raider….student, athlete, and teacher. You embody the ideals inherent in character and excellence Jay, and I am very proud to have worked with you for so many years.
• Joyce Willie (thank you for always being so kind and helpful to others). Joyce worked at East as our District Athletic Secretary. She was always efficient and effective at her work. I appreciated Joyce’s ability to make personal connections with others in a very challenging job. You always came to work with a smile and willingness to do your job to the best of your ability.

• Tommy Herbst (thank you for keeping our building safe). I appreciated your commitment to support student and staff needs while balancing the difficult line of accountability. You always seemed to make things work and support those most in need. You helped to foster positive student relationships through your daily contact with our students.

• Karen Seeland - (thank you for always directing your students to act with integrity). I appreciated your consistent message to do your best each and every day. Your students respected you and you have made a tremendous difference in the lives of your children!
• Cheryl Basile - (thank you for always providing the support needed to keep students focused on their learning). I appreciated your energy to come to school and give your best every day!

Great job to Mr. Strohmetz and Mr. Douglass for their efforts to prepare our students for their incredible shows at East and HSN. The kids really enjoyed their time to shine!