Over the past few weeks, Morris and Somerset counties have seen  an increase in mysterious drone sightings that have left residents and authorities scratching their heads. The sightings, most of which took place in the evening hours, have occurred across multiple towns, including Bernardsville. The Bernardsville Police Department did confirm that they have fielded about 25 complaints from concerned residents regarding the drone activity. However, they couldn't say anything about the size of the...

On November 18th, 2024, Bernards High hosted its annual dodgeball tournament. Students were invited to meet at the lower gym at 7:00 to compete in teams of 5 to 8 people. There was two leagues - a friendly league and a competitive league for those who are at different levels of skill. Competitors paid $10 to compete, and all proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish foundation. The competition was able to raise a total of $900 to donate to the Make-A-Wish foundation.  The tournament started with each...

Long-time Kindergarten teacher Phyllis De Stefano will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. For 43 years, Mrs. De Stefano has worked at the Bernardsville Elementary School, also known as Bedwell. In 1981, she first came to the district to student-teach third graders and soon got hired. She helped hundreds of students prepare for the rest of their education and to better people.  After spending 43 years at Bedwell De Stefano feels like, “It has been a second family to me." Through...