Our Boomerang Project Student Ambassadors spent the past two days at their annual Winter Leadership Retreat!
During the retreat, students reconnected with their fellow ambassadors, explored new ways to support our freshmen, strengthened relationships with their advisors, and reignited the passion that fuels their work for the rest of the year.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible advisors for planning such a meaningful experience and for continually investing in both our ambassadors and our freshmen. NH is a special place for our newest students because of the dedication, leadership, and care shown by this amazing group all year long.
During the retreat, students reconnected with their fellow ambassadors, explored new ways to support our freshmen, strengthened relationships with their advisors, and reignited the passion that fuels their work for the rest of the year.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible advisors for planning such a meaningful experience and for continually investing in both our ambassadors and our freshmen. NH is a special place for our newest students because of the dedication, leadership, and care shown by this amazing group all year long.
Congratulations to Highlands Voices and their director, Irene Lahr, for winning the Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal A Cappella Championship and nearly sweeping all the individual awards! On to Semifinals on March 28, at Ramsey HS!
AWARDS:
⭐️ 1ST PLACE - HIGHLANDS VOICES
🎤 OUTSTANDING SOLOIST - SHIVEN PATEL
🥁 OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERCUSSION - HENRY ROBERTS
🕺 OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY - BENJAMIN SHERLOCK AND HENRY ROBERTS
Congratulations to all! #NHRHSMPAA #GoHighlands
AWARDS:
⭐️ 1ST PLACE - HIGHLANDS VOICES
🎤 OUTSTANDING SOLOIST - SHIVEN PATEL
🥁 OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERCUSSION - HENRY ROBERTS
🕺 OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY - BENJAMIN SHERLOCK AND HENRY ROBERTS
Congratulations to all! #NHRHSMPAA #GoHighlands
We are proud to recognize the incredible work of our school counselors, wellness counselors, CST staff, and our dedicated school counseling administrative assistants. Day in and day out, they support our students’ academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and college and career planning.
National School Counseling Week shines a spotlight on the vital role school counselors play in our schools and the lasting impact they have on student success and future readiness. Our students are better every day because of the care, guidance, and advocacy these professionals provide.
Thank you for all that you do!
National School Counseling Week shines a spotlight on the vital role school counselors play in our schools and the lasting impact they have on student success and future readiness. Our students are better every day because of the care, guidance, and advocacy these professionals provide.
Thank you for all that you do!
The A Cappella competition that was postponed from last Sunday will take place this Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Hopkins Hall. We hope to see you!
This first episode of Highland Highlights is brought to you by the TVP Broadcast Production Club. Future shows will be produced by the Level 1 Broadcast Production class and the Level 1 Sports and Media Broadcasting class. Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping us celebrate this important step in our growing broadcast program.
For your planning purposes: Please note that we will have a delayed opening on Monday, February 9. Homeroom will begin at 9:45 a.m. Faculty will arrive at normal time for professional development. NH will have a special schedule on this day.
The NH PASTAMANIA fundraiser is TODAY! Doors open at 4:00 PM. As in past years, proceeds from this year’s event will go toward supporting all student athletes, coaches, and athletic programs at Northern Highlands. Please come out and support!
Northern Highlands will be closed tomorrow. Please visit our website for additional information.
Meeting Date Change: The Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Please note that the due date for all spring athletic registrations and paperwork is Wednesday, 2/18. You may refer to Mr. Koth's Constant Contact email for more information. #GoHighlands
As a reminder, NH will have a special schedule this week for Cumulative Assessments.
Congratulations to the Highlands Dance Team ❤️🖤
🥈 2nd Place Varsity Jazz at the Pascack Valley Regional Competition
Competing against rival powerhouse high schools in the region, this team delivered an outstanding performance. Well done to our student-dancers and coaches!
🥈 2nd Place Varsity Jazz at the Pascack Valley Regional Competition
Competing against rival powerhouse high schools in the region, this team delivered an outstanding performance. Well done to our student-dancers and coaches!
We are pleased to announce that the Northern Highlands Sports Association will once again host its annual “PASTAMANIA” fundraiser on Tuesday, January 27, 2026! This year’s event will feature back- to- back JV & Varsity basketball games vs. Teaneck HS, a Varsity Wrestling Tournament vs. Union City, as well as an all-you-can-eat Italian feast in our Main Cafeteria. As in past years, proceeds from this year’s event will go toward supporting all student athletes, coaches, and athletic programs at Northern Highlands.
Tickets are on sale for $15 per Adult, $10 for Students/Senior Citizens and may be purchased through the link or QR Code found on the attached flyer. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter raffles & contests for various giveaways & prizes.
Please consider attending this event. We look forward to seeing you on January 27!
LET’S GO HIGHLANDS!
Tickets are on sale for $15 per Adult, $10 for Students/Senior Citizens and may be purchased through the link or QR Code found on the attached flyer. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter raffles & contests for various giveaways & prizes.
Please consider attending this event. We look forward to seeing you on January 27!
LET’S GO HIGHLANDS!
Order your NH Yearbook today! The deadline is fast approaching!
Northern Highlands DECA competed at the 2026 NJ DECA North East District Conference at Ramapo College on Tuesday. As a result of their performance, 105 Northern Highlands students have qualified to compete in their role play event at NJ DECA's State Career Development Conference ("SCDC") in Atlantic City next month. #GoHighlands #NHDECA
NH Wellness Counselor Joe Torres, shares tips for managing anxiety in our latest NHPASS Episode. This NH PASS video shares simple, age-appropriate strategies to help students recognize anxiety and practice healthy coping skills—at school and beyond. 💙
WATCH HERE! You can also view previous episodes on our website
Please support our Blood Drive on 1/29 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Details to register are below.
Congratulations to Ms. Caryn Schanstine on being inducted into the 2025 New Jersey Scholastic Association Hall of Fame! Our staff, students, parents, and the Highlands community are proud of this
outstanding achievement. Ms. Schanstine’s dedication, leadership, and volleyball expertise have been acknowledged on multiple levels. We have been fortunate to have Ms. Schanstine as a member of our staff for the past 25 years. She has inspired her players, both past and present, and she has established a volleyball program that many aspire to replicate.
outstanding achievement. Ms. Schanstine’s dedication, leadership, and volleyball expertise have been acknowledged on multiple levels. We have been fortunate to have Ms. Schanstine as a member of our staff for the past 25 years. She has inspired her players, both past and present, and she has established a volleyball program that many aspire to replicate.
Spring Sports Sign Ups will take place next Friday, 1/16 after school. See below for locations of each sport.
The Career & Academic Pathways Program is seeking partnerships with local businesses to support our thriving Senior Internship Program. If you’re interested in collaborating with us and helping prepare students for future success, please contact Ms. Hayes at hayesk@northernhighlands.org. #WorkBasedLearning #CommunitySchoolPartnerships #SeniorInternships
