Congratulations to AP Art 2D student Alex Kao on an incredible achievement! His photograph, "My Generation’s Barber," was awarded First Place in the Photojournalism category of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) Youth Showcase.
Alex’s winning work will be featured in the September issue of the PSA Journal and displayed at the PSA Photo Festival in Las Vegas this September. His image will also be included in the 2026 Youth Showcase video program.
Please join us in congratulating Alex on this outstanding accomplishment, and thank you to Mrs. Lardiere for her guidance and support in helping our students achieve at such a high level!
Alex’s winning work will be featured in the September issue of the PSA Journal and displayed at the PSA Photo Festival in Las Vegas this September. His image will also be included in the 2026 Youth Showcase video program.
Please join us in congratulating Alex on this outstanding accomplishment, and thank you to Mrs. Lardiere for her guidance and support in helping our students achieve at such a high level!
The NH Yearbooks are here! Yearbooks will be distributed in Room 133 (across from the CAD Lab, next to CAP and Woodshop -- follow the signs!)
THURSDAY - JUNE 4⬅️ ✨SENIORS ONLY✨
FRIDAY - JUNE 5
MONDAY - JUNE 8
TUESDAY - JUNE 9
AFTER SCHOOL - 2:36 PM - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY - JUNE 4⬅️ ✨SENIORS ONLY✨
FRIDAY - JUNE 5
MONDAY - JUNE 8
TUESDAY - JUNE 9
AFTER SCHOOL - 2:36 PM - 3:00 PM
What a great way to start the day as we recognize Julianne Ma, and all those students in Bergen County, at the annual valedictorian breakfast. Congratulations on such a magnificent achievement.
The May issue of The Highland Fling is now available on the NH website: https://www.northernhighlands.org/documents/our-school/the-highland-fling/824829
Please join us in congratulating our Athletic Trainer, Dr. Pete Koeniges, on being named Training & Conditioning magazine’s 2026 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer of the Year!
Article: https://training-conditioning.com/2026-most-valuable-athletic-trainers-of-the-year/
For decades, Dr. Koeniges has exemplified what it means to be an outstanding athletic trainer. His care, professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our student-athletes, coaches, and school community have consistently set the standard for excellence. Beyond his daily work, Pete continues to mentor others, advance the field of sports medicine, and give back whenever he can.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Koeniges as part of the Northern Highlands community and are thrilled to see him receive this well-deserved recognition!
Article: https://training-conditioning.com/2026-most-valuable-athletic-trainers-of-the-year/
For decades, Dr. Koeniges has exemplified what it means to be an outstanding athletic trainer. His care, professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our student-athletes, coaches, and school community have consistently set the standard for excellence. Beyond his daily work, Pete continues to mentor others, advance the field of sports medicine, and give back whenever he can.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Koeniges as part of the Northern Highlands community and are thrilled to see him receive this well-deserved recognition!
Please enjoy the TVP Club’s final episode of Highlands Highlights for the school year! Our students dedicated an incredible amount of time, creativity, and hard work to this special episode, and we are so proud of all they accomplished throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued support of our program. We look forward to seeing all that the TVP Club achieves next year. We hope you enjoy the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyte1Tu84Gc
Thank you for your continued support of our program. We look forward to seeing all that the TVP Club achieves next year. We hope you enjoy the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyte1Tu84Gc
Congratulations to the 60 students recognized at our Student Recognition Breakfast, celebrating their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements! Honors included National Italian Exam Awards, National French Exam Awards, 2026 DECA International Conference winners, Girl Scout Gold Awards, and Boy Scout Eagle Awards.
We are so proud of these incredible students and grateful to the teachers and advisors whose support and guidance helped make these accomplishments possible!
We are so proud of these incredible students and grateful to the teachers and advisors whose support and guidance helped make these accomplishments possible!
Attention Class of 2026! Brookside students can now pick up their time capsules! See the attached flyer for more information.
The Montclair Theater Night Awards celebrate excellence in high school theater across New Jersey and is the state’s only award ceremony dedicated to non-musical productions. Northern Highlands’ fall production of The Crucible earned an impressive 13 nominations.
At last night’s ceremony, the production received the following honors:
• Outstanding Achievement by a Leading Actor: Henry Roberts as John Proctor
• Outstanding Acting Ensemble: Mrs. Strang-Wolf and the Northern Highlands Theater Company
If you saw The Crucible, you know the entire cast remained on stage throughout the production, contributing to the storytelling in a powerful and unique way. This was truly an ensemble effort, strengthened by the cast and crew’s shared experiences and dedication throughout the process.
Please join us in congratulating Henry Roberts, Mrs. Strang-Wolf, and the entire cast, crew, and production team, including Mr. Heissler, Ms. Lagan, and Mrs. Allen, on this outstanding achievement!
At last night’s ceremony, the production received the following honors:
• Outstanding Achievement by a Leading Actor: Henry Roberts as John Proctor
• Outstanding Acting Ensemble: Mrs. Strang-Wolf and the Northern Highlands Theater Company
If you saw The Crucible, you know the entire cast remained on stage throughout the production, contributing to the storytelling in a powerful and unique way. This was truly an ensemble effort, strengthened by the cast and crew’s shared experiences and dedication throughout the process.
Please join us in congratulating Henry Roberts, Mrs. Strang-Wolf, and the entire cast, crew, and production team, including Mr. Heissler, Ms. Lagan, and Mrs. Allen, on this outstanding achievement!
Congratulations to all of our STEM students who competed yesterday at the Ramsey Pool! Thank you to Mr. Gary Bach for allowing NH to use this outstanding facility and to our administration for their continued support.
The event welcomed 150 participants from 13 schools, along with 22 engineering professionals, including 12 Northern Highlands graduates. A special thank you to Mr. Mugno for organizing such a meaningful and inspiring event for our students!
The event welcomed 150 participants from 13 schools, along with 22 engineering professionals, including 12 Northern Highlands graduates. A special thank you to Mr. Mugno for organizing such a meaningful and inspiring event for our students!
The Leo Club had the valuable opportunity to hear powerful firsthand experiences from Mr. Barra and Mr. Wolfe, who directly serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Paterson. Together with advisors Ms. Simone and Mrs. Kender, they donated and assembled essential items into 100 care packages to help uplift and support those they serve!
Please note that tomorrow, 5/22, NH will follow a minimum day bell schedule.
We are excited to share that the Northern Highlands Theater Company is launching a merchandise fundraiser!
Please consider purchasing an item to support the performing arts at Highlands. This year’s store includes some exciting new and updated items, and our students always love seeing members of our school community proudly supporting their work. Proceeds from this fundraiser will directly benefit next year’s play and musical productions.
You can view the store and place an order here:
https://bigfrognnj.chipply.com/nhtc26
Thank you so much for supporting these talented students and the incredible work they do throughout the year!
Please consider purchasing an item to support the performing arts at Highlands. This year’s store includes some exciting new and updated items, and our students always love seeing members of our school community proudly supporting their work. Proceeds from this fundraiser will directly benefit next year’s play and musical productions.
You can view the store and place an order here:
https://bigfrognnj.chipply.com/nhtc26
Thank you so much for supporting these talented students and the incredible work they do throughout the year!
Please enjoy the Sports and Media Broadcast class’ first Highlands Highlights episode of the year! Students collaborated on a special feature exploring the history of Hacky Sack, gameplay techniques, and exciting highlights. We hope you enjoy watching their hard work and creativity on display:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcimhySm6a8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcimhySm6a8
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Check out the latest NHPASS video featuring Wellness Counselor Joe Torres, as he shares insights and support around student mental health and well-being. 🎥🧠
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #NHPASS #NHRHSWELLNESS #HighlandsPride
Thank you to the Northern Highlands Home & School Association (HASA) for sponsoring a wonderful luncheon for our staff today in honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We are incredibly grateful for your continued kindness, generosity, and support of our school community. Your dedication to Northern Highlands makes a meaningful difference for both our staff and students each and every day.
If you are not yet a member of HASA, please consider joining this important organization:
https://www.northernhighlands.org/page/join-hasa
If you are not yet a member of HASA, please consider joining this important organization:
https://www.northernhighlands.org/page/join-hasa
Attention Seniors! Lawn signs will be distributed TOMORROW, 5/8, at 3:00 PM in Room 100. Please note this is the only day signs will be distributed.
Happy National School Nurse Week! 🩺💙
Thank you to our incredible school nurses, who care for our students every day, supporting their health, safety, and well-being with compassion and expertise. Your care and commitment help our entire school community thrive! 🌟 #SchoolNurseWeek #ThankYouNurses #HighlandsPride
Thank you to our incredible school nurses, who care for our students every day, supporting their health, safety, and well-being with compassion and expertise. Your care and commitment help our entire school community thrive! 🌟 #SchoolNurseWeek #ThankYouNurses #HighlandsPride
Happy National PE & Sport Week! 🏃♀️🏀
Shoutout to our incredible P.E. & Health teachers who inspire students to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Your energy, dedication, and passion make a lasting impact every single day—thank you for all that you do! 💙 #NationalPESportWeek #ThankATeacher #HighlandsPride
Shoutout to our incredible P.E. & Health teachers who inspire students to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Your energy, dedication, and passion make a lasting impact every single day—thank you for all that you do! 💙 #NationalPESportWeek #ThankATeacher #HighlandsPride
As a reminder, our 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Orientation is Thursday, 5/7 at 7:00 PM. This event is for PARENTS/GUARDIANS only. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030!
