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!

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 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 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

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

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

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

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!

Attention Seniors! If you are interested in giving a graduation speech, please see details below. Deadline is May 27.

Northern Highlands DECA recently competed at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, and what an incredible showing!

Twelve students earned stage recognition, with ten recognized for outstanding role play performances and two receiving top test score awards. Six Highlanders advanced to the finalist round, including Top 10 finishes, and four students captured first place in their respective events, bringing home two first-place trophies for our chapter.

We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their hard work and dedication, and grateful for our advisors whose support made this success possible. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding Highlanders!

Mr. Mugno has been inspiring students in Engineering and Architectural Design at Northern Highlands for over 33 years. One of his most meaningful traditions is “Pennant Day,” where seniors proudly share the colleges they’ll be attending to pursue engineering and related fields.

Having worked with many of these students for more than three years, Mr. Mugno has played a lasting role in shaping their journeys. His dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence have left a profound impact on generations of students.

As this marks his final year at Northern Highlands, this Pennant Day is especially meaningful. Mr. Mugno is truly a legend, and his legacy will continue through the many students he has inspired.

Congratulations to all of our seniors as they take this exciting next step!

This Saturday, May 2, we are excited to host the Highlands A Cappella Festival! The event will feature two concerts showcasing 20 high school a cappella groups, along with a special performance by the professional group Black to Gold. Please see the flyer below for more details. We hope to see you!

Happy National School Principal’s Day! Today we recognize and celebrate Principal Joe Occhino for all he does for our students and staff. Northern Highlands is incredibly fortunate to have his dedicated leadership year after year. Thank you, Principal Occhino! Enjoy this well-deserved day!

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our incredible educators. Your dedication, patience, and passion for learning build a strong foundation for student success each and every day.

We are truly grateful for all that you do. Thank you for inspiring our future!

Congratulations to our student musicians for their wonderful performance at tonight's Pop Concert. The evening was a showcase of hard work, dedication, and passion. A special thanks to Taylor Rehe for supporting these talented students.