Congratulations to the writers, artists, and staff of last year's Freshman Literary & Art Magazine (2024-2025), Plume & Ink, for earning a Gold Medalist award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association! The judge praised the students' writing and artistic skills, calling the issue "an awesome example of scholastic journalism at its finest."

This year’s Freshman Literary & Art Magazine is now accepting submissions—all 9th graders are encouraged to send their writing and art to freshmanlitmag@northernhighlands.org. Thanks for your support!

Congratulations to our Global Seal of Biliteracy recipients! We’re proud to celebrate the following Northern Highlands students who earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy through their CIEE study abroad programs last summer:

🇫🇷 Vahan Chaglasian (French)
🇪🇸 Christian Hobbis (Spanish)
🇪🇸 Nina Mahle (Spanish)
🇩🇪 Dewitt Silber (German)

CIEE partners with the Global Seal of Biliteracy to recognize Global Navigator Language & Culture participants who achieve a score of 5 (Intermediate-Mid) or higher in all four STAMP testing categories: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

These Northern Highlands students participated in our 2025 Global Navigator Language & Culture programs and/or the Palma Marine Ecology & Sustainability en español program, completing the Avant STAMP 4S proficiency test before departure and again during their final program week.

Congratulations once again to these talented multilingual students!

Thank you to Mr. Witkowski and our Student Council for their admirable efforts in supporting the Tomorrows Children’s Fund at Hackensack Medical Center. Their dedication in organizing, collecting, and delivering gifts not only brought joy to the children, but also truly embodies the spirit of kindness and community involvement.

We extend our gratitude to our staff members who generously purchased gifts for the children. Initiatives like this make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need and serve as an inspiring example for others to follow. #TCF #SpiritofGiving #HelpingThoseinNeed

A heartfelt thanks to Ms. Rehe, Mr.Paster, Ms. Lahr, and all of our incredible student performers for delivering such an inspiring concert and filling our community with holiday cheer. Bravo to everyone involved for sharing your talent and making the season shine a little brighter!

We hope to see you TONIGHT at our Winter Concert! Happy Holidays!

Please note that on Friday, 12/12, we will have a special schedule due to our Elective Exploration Day:

Get ready, Highlanders! Spirit Week is coming! ❤️🖤 Dress to match each day’s theme and show off that school pride!
#GoHighlands #SpiritWeek

Congratulations to C/2LT Ryan McDermott! We are incredibly proud to recognize Cadet Second Lieutenant Ryan McDermott of the Walter Schirra Squadron in Mahwah, NJ, for earning the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award.

This milestone marks the completion of Phase II of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and signifies promotion to cadet officer status. It requires commitment, leadership growth, aerospace proficiency, physical fitness, and successful completion of encampment.

Only about 15% of CAP cadets nationwide achieve the Mitchell Award, making this a truly outstanding accomplishment.

Please join us in congratulating C/2LT McDermott for his hard work, perseverance, and dedication to excellence.

👏🎖️ Well done, Cadet McDermott — onward and upward! ✈️

Stop by Chipotle TONIGHT, 12/8 from 5–9 PM, and help support Bounce Out the Stigma! 🏀✨ They empower kids with special needs to build skills and confidence through basketball. Let’s make an impact together! Thank you for your support!

The NH Music Department presents a Winter Concert on Thursday, 12/11 at 7:00 PM in Hopkins Hall. All are welcome! Happy Holidays!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the NH Home and School Association (HASA) Holiday Raffle! We appreciate all the hard work HASA put into making this such a fun and meaningful event. Thank you for all you do for our school! #NHHASA

The Northern Highlands Wellness Center hosted Dr. Evan Chait, PT, L.Ac, and his team from Kinetic Rehab & Spine for a Staff Wellness event. Interested staff members participated in screenings and massages to address areas of pain to enhance overall wellness.

#nhrhswellness
@drevanchait

Don’t miss out! The NH School Store Holiday Sale ends tomorrow — December 2nd! Order today to get your holiday favorites while they last!

Mrs. Cohen’s Math Club members participated in the Joseph W. Andrushkiw Competition, an annual mathematics problem-solving event for New Jersey high school students hosted by Seton Hall University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication! #MathMatters #HSMathTeam #SHU

Congratulations to Mrs. Shaina Strang-Wolf -- Northern Highlands’ 2026 Governor’s Educator of the Year!

The Governor’s Educator of the Year program honors educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication and excellence in their work. This year, our selection committee, representing administration, the Supervisors Association, students, the NHEA, and the Home & School Association, thoughtfully reviewed nominations submitted by staff, students, and parents.

We are proud to announce that Mrs. Strang-Wolf has been selected for this distinguished honor. Shaina’s deep expertise in English Language Arts, exceptional commitment to our Performing Arts program, and unwavering support for students both in and beyond the classroom make her truly deserving of this recognition.

Congratulations, Mrs. Strang-Wolf, and thank you for your extraordinary service to Northern Highlands!

School Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Shub, visited Ms. Duch’s preschool class today for a special story time all about gratitude. Ms. Duch’s high school students helped the preschoolers create adorable turkey hats, and together they “gobbled” about all the things they are thankful for. Happy Highlands Thanksgiving!

Attention Junior Parents: Please join us on Wednesday, December 3 for the kick off to the college planning season for your students. The School Counseling Department will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the college application process, junior timeline, trends we are seeing and much more. Please don't miss this must see event.

Twenty-Five NH students attended the 2025 Brown Model UN conference in Providence, RI with delegates from across the nation and around the world.

Natasha Budhwani won Outstanding Delegate for Japan ECOSOC: Access to Clean Water.

Nyle Ajazi won Diplomatic Commendation as Ethiopia in the UN General Assembly for Environmental Sustainability and Job Security in response to AI.

Saim Ajazi won Diplomatic Commendation as Zia Tabataba'i in JCC: Chaos, Khans, and Shahs: Postwar Iran

Charles Peruzzi (NH Class of 2023) was a guest speaker in Mr. Meizys' AP US Government and US I classes, where he relayed his experiences at the #USMA and showed the students, through his service, the value of civic duty. He fielded many questions and enlivened the day for all those present. We thank him for his service!