Crier Column 5/25: Memorial Day Ceremony at Lake on Monday; Rodeo open; Chamber Choir Recital; Community Chat at Shoemaker; Night of Dream Roles concert

  SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025

Last week, the Mary S. Shoemaker Elementary School Choir (dir. Christine Nowmos) and Band (dir. Shannon Sheridan) dazzled their audiences at the annual spring concert.

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

Happy Memorial Day! 

Make sure you take a little time this weekend to remember why we have this weekend: the brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who never made it home. We have the great freedoms of our nation because of their ultimate sacrifice. 

In other news, the Cowtown Rodeo celebrated its opening weekend this past Saturday. If you'd like to attend, it runs every Saturday night until the Fall. Click here for tickets. Believe it or not, I've only ever been to the rodeo once (I was 7 years old), and I live but a mile from it. Perhaps this year I'll make my return! I'll need to turn in my big Crier Tricorn for a Cowboy hat. 

COMMUNITY

MEMORIAL DAY: Woodstown will honors its fallen hometown heroes in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Lake on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHAT: The Woodstown Pilesgrove Regional School District is hosting a "Community Chat" open forum on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Mary Shoemaker School. Topics of discussion include the 5th Grade transition to Woodstown Middle School, School Regionalization Efficiency Program, and the 18th-Month Plan Achievements.

FIRE!: Woodstown's Reliance Fire Company will be hosting their annual coin drop fundraiser in the center of town on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

RAH RAH RAH!: The Woodstown Pirates Cheerleading Squad is seeking assistant coaches for the 2025 season. If you have experience cheerleading, sign-up online (click here).

Woodstown High School teachers receive their requested custom-built items for their classrooms as part of a donation commemorating last year's Class of 2024.

CLASS OF 2024: A dispatch from the High School:

At the June 14, 2024 graduation ceremony, the Class of 2024, along with advisors Mr. John Adams and Mrs. Janie Coleman, made a generous donation to the Advanced Woods Technology/Home Maintenance Program at Woodstown High School.

As a meaningful gesture, WHS staff members were given the opportunity to request custom-built items for their classrooms. These personalized pieces were crafted by our talented student artisans, serving as both functional gifts and lasting reminders of the class's generosity.

Each item includes a small plaque, commemorating the giving spirit of the Class of 2024. The attached photos highlight our staff members alongside the student craftsmen and the incredible items they created.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this special project—and an even bigger thanks to the Class of 2024 for leaving behind such a thoughtful legacy.

Pictured here, Woodstown's all-star achievers, celebrated at the Salem County 4A Academic All-Star Breakfast

ALL-STARS: A dispatch from the Salem County Administrators:

We are incredibly proud to recognize the following students who were honored at the Salem County 4A Academic All-Star Breakfast held at The Grove at Centerton this morning!

The Administrators Academic Achievement Awards go to ...

Woodstown High School

• Melissa Hassler
• Isabella Hutton
• Joseph Kurpis
• Ella Prinsen
• Aubrie Rennie

Woodstown High School -  Salem County Arts, Science, and Technology Academies

• Jonathan Farrell

Woodstown Middle School

• Molly Hood-McGinley

These students exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to their education. Your Wolverine family celebrates you and your accomplishments!

ENTERTAINMENT

CONCERT: The Woodstown High School Chamber Choir Recital will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This year's guest artist is WHS Alumni Abigail Hunt. The program features performances from our guest artist, senior solos and selections from the choir under the direction of Kahlil V. Gunther. In addition, Chamber Choir alumni are invited to join in singing Jenny Rebecca, our traditional closing piece. Copies of the music will be on hand. Suggested donation is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, senior citizens and Chamber Choir alumni. Proceeds from this concert directly fund the choir's activities.

After the concert, complimentary refreshments will be served by our Woodstown Choir Boosters. Don't miss this wonderful event!

CONCERT: Woodstown High School students AND alumni will perform their annual concert, "A Night of Dream Roles," on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. The event features selections from popular and classic Broadway musicals. Suggested donation is $10 adults, $5 for students and seniors. For more information visit www.CurtainCallClub.org.

SPORTS

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

MEMORIAL DAY: Clouds and sun. High of 71F. Low of 49F.

FRIDAY: Clouds and sun. High of 75F. Low of 59F.

SATURDAY: Early morning rain. High of 73F. Low of 55F.

SUNDAY: Sunny. High of 71F. Low of 51F.

FORECAST: A dip in temperatures this week, expect it to only hit 65F on Wednesday. Rain and clouds most of the week clearing out over the weekend. Should be a clear night for the rodeo. Cooler. 

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Woodstown Crier: Where we'll take a moment away from the grill to remember what Memorial Day is all about, especially to remember SPC Richie Emmons and CPL Derek Kerns.

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