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🎯 New NHPASS Video Drop! 🎥
Goal Setting & Perfectionism — how to strive for excellence without burning out.
Dr. Jessica McCarthy and NH SAC counselor, Allison Rocca, share practical strategies to help students set healthy goals and manage perfectionism.
Watch now!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pa9Oke6BxM-k7_6tzESW8yc2Fz3Va8ua/view?usp=sharing
Goal Setting & Perfectionism — how to strive for excellence without burning out.
Dr. Jessica McCarthy and NH SAC counselor, Allison Rocca, share practical strategies to help students set healthy goals and manage perfectionism.
Watch now!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pa9Oke6BxM-k7_6tzESW8yc2Fz3Va8ua/view?usp=sharing
Today our Business of Sports classes had the incredible opportunity to welcome Stephen Feehan and Bruce Reicher, owners of Passion Pickleball!
They shared what it truly takes to run a professional sports business — from daily operations and branding to revenue generation, customer experience, and long-term growth. Students gained real insight into the challenges and rewards of building and managing a sports organization.
Now the real-world application begins.
Our students will be developing strategic marketing recommendations for Passion Pickleball and will present their ideas directly to Stephen and Bruce. Authentic audience. Professional expectations. Real feedback.
Experiences like this bring business education to life and challenge students to think like industry leaders.
Thank you to Stephen and Bruce for investing your time and expertise in our students!
https://www.passionpickleball.org/
They shared what it truly takes to run a professional sports business — from daily operations and branding to revenue generation, customer experience, and long-term growth. Students gained real insight into the challenges and rewards of building and managing a sports organization.
Now the real-world application begins.
Our students will be developing strategic marketing recommendations for Passion Pickleball and will present their ideas directly to Stephen and Bruce. Authentic audience. Professional expectations. Real feedback.
Experiences like this bring business education to life and challenge students to think like industry leaders.
Thank you to Stephen and Bruce for investing your time and expertise in our students!
https://www.passionpickleball.org/
The NH Cheerleading team is headed to the Big North Championship tonight at Clifton High School. If you cannot support in person, you can tune in via the Big North Cheer Championship Live Stream: https://tinyurl.com/ybv67kxj
It’s been an incredible season for our program:
✨ Freedom Division Champions (3–1 in division, 6–2 overall in Big North)
✨ Undefeated at all weekend invitationals
✨ 3x Grand Champions — the highest score of ANY team present, regardless of division
✨ Senior Captain Avery Fuller named All-State Second Team
Following tonight’s championship, the team will represent Highlands at NJCDCA State Championship next weekend -- a tremendous accomplishment for our athletes and program.
Please join us in wishing our cheerleaders the best of luck as they compete tonight and proudly represent our school! Thank you to Coaches Celina Digilio and Allie MacNeill for their leadership, dedication, and the incredible season they’ve guided. #GoHighlands
It’s been an incredible season for our program:
✨ Freedom Division Champions (3–1 in division, 6–2 overall in Big North)
✨ Undefeated at all weekend invitationals
✨ 3x Grand Champions — the highest score of ANY team present, regardless of division
✨ Senior Captain Avery Fuller named All-State Second Team
Following tonight’s championship, the team will represent Highlands at NJCDCA State Championship next weekend -- a tremendous accomplishment for our athletes and program.
Please join us in wishing our cheerleaders the best of luck as they compete tonight and proudly represent our school! Thank you to Coaches Celina Digilio and Allie MacNeill for their leadership, dedication, and the incredible season they’ve guided. #GoHighlands
The NORTHERN HIGHLANDS BASEBALL TEAM & FAN STORE is now open! Orders are set to arrive in March prior to the start of games! https://stores.inksoft.com/nhbase26/shop/home #GoHighlands
Congratulations to Coach Tara Madigan on her induction into the NJSIAA Hall of Fame! Coach Madigan will be honored alongside the 2026 inductees on Sunday, March 29 at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village.
During her two decades as our Head Girls Soccer Coach, Coach Madigan built an outstanding legacy on the field while making an even greater impact off of it. She has inspired and mentored countless student-athletes, shaping lives with her leadership, dedication, and heart. Her achievements and influence are truly exceptional, and this honor is so well deserved.
If you are interested in attending the induction ceremony, tickets are available now at https://www.njsiaa.org/tickets through March 9. We couldn’t be more proud. Please join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS COACH MADIGAN!
Over 70 Highlands students competed at the Northern Regional HOSA conference this month, showcasing their passion for healthcare careers. We are so proud of their hard work and our award winners. Thank you to Ms. Homan for making this opportunity possible!
Attention NH Families! Please consider participating in our Career Day on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Registration can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2u5y6tzd
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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https://tinyurl.com/3hdwut4m
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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https://tinyurl.com/56fa72y7
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.
