
May 13: Musically Monday


Big thanks to our incredible PSO for organizing the beautiful Build-a-Bouquet event! Your hard work brought joy and creativity to our school! We're grateful for all you do! #JustFocusonGrowing




Our students were ready to tackle state testing head-on, armed with resilience, confidence, and support from our amazing school community! #JustFocusonGrowing


Our morning announcements have taken a new twist with exciting participation from our amazing teachers and class pet, Evie, who brought a smile to everyone's face! #JustFocusonGrowing


Once again, I would like to thank all of the amazing staff at the high school and wish them a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our PSO for providing a breakfast, ice cream truck, and lunch for our staff.





Ms. Radoslovich enjoyed having a former student serve her a beverage today. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!


High School US History 1 students in Mr. Collis' classes visited the Seven Chimneys House, a national historic landmark across the street from the high school. The house was visited by former presidents George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. Also, it was a safe house for escaped slaves during the Antebellum Era as part of the underground railroad.


Congratulations Mrs. Z! Our final winner of 'Where's Waldo' and gift certificate!


Congratulations to Michele Loscalzo, Washington Elementary teacher and Alainah Abella, Brookside Elementary student who were recognized at our May 9, 2024 Board of Education meeting for being selected as recipients of the People Make a Difference program!

Thank you to the Board of Education for recognizing the many accomplishments of our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA). Thank you to our coach Jim Thomas for everything he does for this program!
Regional Competition: 60 individual/team awards including: 1st place overall team, 1st place SuperQuiz, 2rd place overall Scholastic Student and MVP (Alexander Asfar), 3rd place overall Honors Student (Aaron Zeiler), 1st place overall Scholastic Student (Daniel Shotkin), 2nd place overall Scholastic Student (Willow Foley) and 2nd place overall Varsity student (Amara Geipel).
State Competition: 42 individual awards including: 1st place and New Jersey State Champion Team, 3rd place SuperQuiz, 2nd place overall Scholastic Student (Daniel Shotkin), 1st place overall Honors student and MVP and highest score in the state (Aaron Zeiler).
National Competition: 15 individual awards including: 3rd place team Division II, 2nd place overall Scholastic Student and team MVP (Daniel Shotkin), 2nd place overall Honors student and team high scorer (Aaron Zeiler).

Brookside's third graders had a very special visitor... Mr. McDermott and his daughter! We miss you and can't wait to see you next year! #BESTatBrookside


May 10: Focus Friday


Congratulations to Daniel on an amazing performance with the Music Advancement Program (MAP) at Juilliard! Not only was it an outstanding performance but he also had the opportunity to perform in Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center! We are so proud of all of your hard work!


Congratulations to the 6th Grade Band Students for an outstanding performance this past weekend at Mount Olive High School. 6th Grade students from over 60 middle schools in Northern New Jersey were selected to participate in the one day concert event.



Our kindergarten students had a fantastic day at "Camp Day!" It wasn't just about learning, but also about igniting curiosity, fostering teamwork, and creating lifelong memories. It's all about providing positive and creative opportunities for learning! #JustFocusonGrowing




Congratulations Mrs. Martucci! She found Waldo today....he was hiding very well!


Thank you for the refreshing afternoon!


In Mr. McQuade's and Mr. O'Connor's Chemistry class, students investigated the colligative property of water called freezing point depression by making ice cream. Students used ice and salt to cool the ingredients for ice cream to discover how energy is absorbed from the ingredients and the outside environment.




Thank you Mrs. Galow and Mrs. Thanasides for all you do to keep our school safe and healthy!


Thank you to everyone who came to our incoming 9th grade orientation at the high school. This was a great opportunity to meet the High School Administration & Counselors and to hear from current students about their experiences. Welcome to our future Cardinals!


