On October 25th from 7-8:30, there was a Halloween Dance for all grades at TOIS.  Costumes weren't required, but many students wore them. There was a D.J., games, and snacks. Halloween has always been a fun tradition here at TOIS starting with former principal, Mr. Kostula, and continuing with Mr....

The homeroom that is able to collect the most food  for the Monmouth County Food Pantry not only gets bragging rights and that great feeling after giving to those in need, but they will also get a Dunkin Donuts party. This is run by the TOIS student counsel. Donations can be dropped in the boxes within...

A giraffe named Kipekee, which means unique in Swahili, is a baby giraffe who was born with no spots! This happened at Brights Zoo, in Tennessee on July, 31 2023. This rare giraffe is the first one born like this. Kipekee is a reticulated giraffe, which is one of nine types of giraffes. They are native...

Snapchat’s AI, named “My AI” was announced by Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel in April of 2023. Concerns include whether or not it is safe. The person who created it meant to help people for educational purposes, and the company has tried to make it as safe as possible. For example, the Snapchat AI has...

Lately, Tik Tok has had a new feature called Tik Tok shop. Teens in the U.S. are obsessed with it and selling products off of it. Although this seems like a smart choice for teens to be making money, this could lead to some unwanted consequences. Teens are allowed to sell merchandise if they are 18 and...