Secaucus High School principal Dr. Robert Berckes publicly defended himself following his highly-publicized suspension and was harshly critical of superintendent Jennifer Montesano. Berckes was suspended along with vice principal Jeffrey Case in April over allegedly mishandling discipline for a student that was caught with marijuana and a pocket knife. The student was … [Read more...]
Secaucus Mom Accuses High School of Double Standard
A Secaucus mom is accusing the high school of a double standard after evidence of a drug offense was destroyed by school officials. The women's son was arrested in December for having hash oil on school property although charges were eventually dropped. However, she is calling foul after Principal Dr. Robert Berckes and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case destroyed evidence in … [Read more...]
Cause of Secaucus High School Officials’ Suspensions Revealed
As reported in The Jersey Journal on Friday, the cause for last week's suspension of Secaucus High School's Principal and Assistant Principal Suspension were discovered. It was announced last week that Principal Dr. Robert Berckes and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case were suspended with pay but details were scarce. The Journal later revealed that Berckes and Case failed … [Read more...]
Secaucus High School Principal and Assistant Principal Suspended
Secaucus High School's principal and assistant principal were suspended recently for reasons that are being kept under wraps. Principal Dr. Robert Berckes and Assistant Principal Jeffrey Case have been absent from the school this week while serving their suspensions. According to The Jersey Journal, "school employees have been told very little, if anything, about the … [Read more...]
Secaucus Student Protest Featured on Front Page of Star Ledger
The formation of Secaucus High School and Middle School students on National Walkout Day was featured on the front page of the Star Ledger on Thursday. The students joined millions across the country on Wednesday by walking out of class to protest gun violence one month after 17 people were killed in a shooting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The … [Read more...]