Toms River High School students, adults celebrate 35 years of Challenge Day
The all-day workshop at Toms River High School North was filled with open and honest conversations, leading to the conclusion that everyone has their own struggles and kindness can go a long way.
Share:
More Stories
0:46
Jersey Proud: Newark high school student wins debate and speech tournament
15h ago2:06
Indian Hills HS students promote safe driving during National Teen Driver Safety Week
16h ago1:31
Paterson school officials turn to laid-off East Orange educators to fill teacher positions
17h ago2:04
East Orange schools under fire for late financial disclosure to state
2ds ago0:35
Officials: 2 New Jersey schools put into lockdown for ‘hoax’ incidents
2ds ago1:48
Ready-to-eat meat recall due to listeria concerns impacts some New Jersey schools
5ds ago0:46
Jersey Proud: Newark high school student wins debate and speech tournament
15h ago2:06
Indian Hills HS students promote safe driving during National Teen Driver Safety Week
16h ago1:31
Paterson school officials turn to laid-off East Orange educators to fill teacher positions
17h ago2:04
East Orange schools under fire for late financial disclosure to state
2ds ago0:35
Officials: 2 New Jersey schools put into lockdown for ‘hoax’ incidents
2ds ago1:48
Ready-to-eat meat recall due to listeria concerns impacts some New Jersey schools
5ds agoIt was Challenge Day at Toms River High School North! Challenge Day is an organization that has been around for 35 years. The mission is to connect the youth with programs that celebrate diversity, inclusion and self-awareness.
News 12 New Jersey’s Syma Chowdhry was invited to volunteer. She graduated from Toms River High School North.
About 100 students were chosen to participate in Challenge Day, along with around two dozen adult volunteers. The all-day workshop was filled with open and honest conversations, leading to the conclusion that everyone has their own struggles and kindness can go a long way.
According to Challenge Day organizers, there are beneficial outcomes from social and emotional skill-building. This includes positive attitudes about self, school, and civic engagement. Improvements are seen in social behaviors, conduct problems and academic performance.
The initiative was introduced by the School Resource Officer Victor Tamaro. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office supported the program.
Officer Tamaro said the Challenge Day program is set to return at the school in 2024.
More from News 12
2:08
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District announces elimination of subscription busing
2:07
Education commissioner upholds Camden’s controversial win over Manasquan in HS basketball semifinal
0:32
Proposed merger of Toms River, Seaside Heights school districts to go to a referendum vote
0:40
New proposal introduced for Seaside Heights-Toms River school merger
4:36
Tips to help your kid read in their free time
2:40
