Attention current 10th and 11th grade students! Please see details below regarding the Boomerang Project Interest Meeting and application.

Last night at their monthly board meeting, Dr. Lim, Dr. Shamash and District Athletic Trainer Dr. Peter Koeniges were recognized for their extraordinary efforts that saved the life of a student during a recent basketball game. Thank you to all three for their incredible actions during this medical emergency.

As a reminder, 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. Please see the special schedule below. Have a great weekend, Highlanders!

Congratulations to senior swimmer Jessie Wolf on being named Athlete of the Week! Jessie won four gold medals at both the County & Big North Conference Championships! Way to go, Jessie!

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A huge congratulations to Dr. Peter Koeniges for his extraordinary heroism, quick thinking, and calm under pressure. His commitment to emergency training and preparedness helped save a young life and highlights the critical role athletic trainers play in keeping our student-athletes safe. Well done, Dr. Koeniges!

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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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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