The Holmdel Township School District used its board meeting to recognize dozens of students, teachers and staff for accomplishments across visual and performing arts, robotics, esports, athletics and academic competitions.

Superintendent Dr. Cascon opened the program and invited the board to join administrators in presenting awards to visual and performing arts educators, choral and instrumental instructors, and student performers. President DeMare said the recognitions reflect staff mentorship and the “home” the teachers provide for students to thrive.

Honorees included teacher and staff recognitions in theater, band, choral and visual arts (examples named during the program included Dr. James DeVivo, John Koryat, Shannon Minuccia, Trina McCarthy, Christina Nigro, Dr. Christy Rizzo and Katrina Roberts), and district visual‑arts teachers such as Carly Glenn, Catherine Smith, Rianne Lean and Nicole Byers. Cascone and board members cited the district’s performing arts facilities — including a dance studio added under a $40,000,000 referendum — when praising program work.

High school and club honors included the robotics team members and advisors, with named students and teacher mentors recognized onstage; the Garden State Esports team was acknowledged for back‑to‑back state championships under coach Mr. Moore; and the high school presented awards for All Shore and All State ensembles. Athletic recognitions included individual winners in golf, lacrosse and track (Ryan Quigley, Serena [last name not specified in the transcript], Jack Powers and Lucas were among those honored), with Jack Powers noted in remarks as the first New Jersey player to eclipse 1,000 career faceoffs.

Elementary and middle‑school awards were presented by building principals for Village School and Indian Hills School, including Continental Math League, National Language Arts League and county contest winners. Village School’s third‑grade team was read as a national second‑place finisher in the session. Indian Hills students were recognized for poetry and county history contests and county math league results.

Board members and administrators emphasized the range of extracurricular and academic opportunities — from theater and music concerts at the Duncan Smith Theatre to student television production work and a district art show — and thanked district support staff who prepared certificates and presentations.