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AUGUST 23, 2018 • TrentonMonitor.com
Holy Cross Prep opens as private school with new leader Story by Dorothy K. LaMantia Correspondent
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hen Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran, opens its doors as an independent Catholic high school, it will be in the hands of seasoned administrators, including its principal, William J. Stonis, a veteran of 38 years as a public school administrator. “We are looking forward to Sept. 4 and to a productive school year,” said Stonis, who graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in K-12 education in health and physical education and minor in mathematics from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University). He earned a master of arts degree in education at Rowan University. “I have a lifetime in education, my life’s work,” he said. “The skills I’ve garnered at
“Having kids attend and graduate from Catholic schools is crucial to the community.” each milestone will help me as our school opens and moves forward. I am a forward thinker – always thinking about what we need and where we’re going.” Holy Cross Academy closed as a diocesan school in June, and as of July 1 converted into a private entity – Holy Cross Preparatory Academy – guided with the help of alumni. Stonis taught health and physical education then moved onto administration. He served as principal of Burlington Township High School and then as assistant superintendent for that district. He was named superintendent of the Cumberland Regional School District, Upper Deerfield Township, where he served until he retired in 2015. The retirement was short-lived. “I was too young to retire, so I contemplated going back to Catholic education,” he said. “I’ve been principal of St. Rose of Lima School, Haddon Heights, in Camden County for the last three years.” This new opportunity surfaced while he coached the baseball team at Burlington County College, where a team member, a
proud alumnus of Holy Cross, mentioned ogy, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) the school’s reorganization and search for a programs to keep pace with the world’s new principal. changing demands. In three to five years, “This new beginning is a tremendous we hope to include performing arts.” challenge, which we accept with open Stonis, who has been married to his Form 281 revised 06/2018 arms,” he said. wife, Cathy, for 40 years and has two sons, Currently, there are 265 students enis a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Mullica YECamden. AR 2019 rolled, with a staff of 25 (full and part-time), Hill, in theFISCAL Diocese of He called PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT plus adjuncts. “We have a great team,” StoCatholic education “the lifeline of our nis said. “Having administration and faculty faith.” working together is vital to the success of a “Having kids attend and graduate from PLEASE NOTE: This public announcement be used in its entirety since it meets all federal school.” Catholic schools ismust crucial to the commuregulations. Fill in all blanks with the appropriate information. Asked about his vision for Holy Cross nity,” he said. “We need to educate youth on Prep, he said, “We’re out to expand acatheir faith and incorporate its teachings into William J. Stonis, principal of Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran demic programs and the science, technolall we do.” The Diocese of Trenton announced today that low cost, nutritious school meals and/or milk will be available to all children enrolled in the schools listed below. In addition, meals and/or milk will be provided free or at a greatly reduced price to children from households whose income is at orschool belowmeals the and/or amounts the household size enrolled and income The Diocese of Trenton announced todaygross that low cost, nutritious milklisted will beonavailable to all children in the schools listed scale which appears below. Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals will be sent to the below. In addition,households meals and/orofmilk will be provided free or at a greatly reduced price to children from households whose gross income is at or below all children enrolled in the schools listed.
FISCAL YEAR 2019 • PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT • Diocese of Trenton
the amounts listed on the household size and income scale which appears below. Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals will be sent to the households of all children enrolled in the schools listed. INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES INCOME ELIGIBILITYJuly GUIDELINES • JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 (Asannounced announced by of Agriculture.) (As by the the United UnitedStates StatesDepartment Department of Agriculture) FREE M EALS OR M ILK
HOUSEHOLD SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Household Member
Annual
Monthly
Twice per Month
Every Two Weekly Weeks
15,782 21,398 27,014 32,630 38,246 43,862 49,478 55,094
1,316 1,784 2,252 2,720 3,188 3,656 4,124 4,592
658 892 1,126 1,360 1,594 1,828 2,062 2,296
607 823 1,039 1,255 1,471 1,687 1,903 2,119
304 412 520 628 736 844 952 1,060
5,616
453
234
216
108
HOUSEHOLD SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Household Member
REDUCED PRICE M EALS Annual Monthly
Twice per Month
Every Two Weekly Weeks
22,459 30,451 38,443 46,435 54,427 62,419 70,411 78,403
1,872 2,538 3,204 3,870 4,536 5,202 5,868 6,534
936 1,269 1,602 1,935 2,268 2,601 2,934 3,267
864 1,172 1,479 1,786 2,094 2,401 2,709 3,016
432 586 740 893 1,047 1,201 1,355 1,508
666
333
308
154
7,992
Application forms are available at the school’s website and at your child’s for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. school. Application can be submitted at any time during the school year. If a housePersons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for Application forms are available at the school’s website and at your child’s school. Application can be hold member becomes unemployed, or the household size or income changes durprogram information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, submitted at any time during the school year. If a household member becomes unemployed, or the ing the school year, parents are encouraged to contact the school so that all children etc.), should contactare theencouraged Agency (State to or local) where applied for benefits. household size or income changes during the school year, parents contact thethey school receive the proper benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact so that all children receive the proper benefits. For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program following information listed the application: of all household members; informationmust may beprovide made available in languages other than listed English. For theonschool officialsnames to determine eligibility, the household the following information on thebyapplication: names type of all household members;Tohousehold income received by each complete household household income received each household member; of income; frequency file a program complaint of discrimination, the USDA Program member; type of income; frequency ofand income as weekly, every Form, two weeks, month of income such as weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or monthly; the sig- such Discrimination Complaint (AD-3027)twice foundaonline at: or http://www.ascr. monthly; the signature and ofthe last household four digits of the social security number of adult household nature and the last four digits ofand the social security number an adult usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, andan at any USDA office, or write a letter admember certifying that the information provided is correct. member certifying that the information provided is correct. dressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the The informationThe provided by parents on the application will be kept confidenform.will To request a copy of the complaint form, (866)only 632-9992. information provided by parents on the application be kept confidential and will becall used for Submit your tial and will be usedthe onlypurpose for the purpose of determining eligibility. completed form or letter to USDA by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of determining eligibility. The school will advise parents of their child’s eligibility within 10 working days of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washof receipt of the application. Any parent dissatisfied with the eligibility determina- ington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. tion may contact the school to request an informal conference or may appeal the This institution is an equal opportunity provider. decision by requesting a formal hearing. Parents may call the school for further The following schools participate in one or more of the following School Nuinformation on the program. trition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After Once determinations are completed, school officials are required to verify three School Snack Program, Special Milk Program. percent of the approved free and reduced price applications on file. Name of School Town in Which School is Located Foster children are eligible for free meals or free milk. Households receiving assistance under NJ SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Maple Shade their children will be notified of their eligibility for free benefits unless the houseTrenton Catholic Academy - Lower School Hamilton hold notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits. Households receiving St. Mary of the Lakes School Medford assistance under NJ SNAP or TANF should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by a specified date determined by the school. St. Benedict School Holmdel In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) St. Rose of Lima School Freehold Borough civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Asbury Park institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimTrenton Catholic Academy Upper School Hamilton inating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation