Northern Highlands Regional School District

Happy Monday, Highlanders! Please enjoy this morning's edition of Highlands Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6CNdF8tADo

Please enjoy our March Issue of The Fling! The staff is always looking for new writers. If you are interested, please contact one of our Editors in Chief.

https://www.northernhighlands.org/documents/our-school/the-highland-fling/824829

Happy Friday, Highlanders! Get ready for Spirit Week next week by celebrating a theme each day. Have a wonderful weekend! #GoHighlands #SchoolSpirit #WeAreHighlands

March was full of powerful presentations that inspired growth, mindset shifts, and wellness across our community 💡

✨ Alum Jackie Reyneke of Power Forward reminded us that it’s all about Progress over Perfection
✨ Jackie Lue Raia & Michele Dabal brought heart and perspective with Humanizing the Power of Yes
✨ Dr. Jarrod Spencer emphasized that Sleep is the #1 Factor in Performance

Grateful for these meaningful learning experiences that continue to empower our students to grow, reflect, and thrive 🌟 #GrowthMindset #NHRHSWellness

In honor of National Assistant Principals Week, we thank Mr. Koth, Assistant Principal/Athletics and Dr. LaRocca, Assistant Principal/Student Affairs for all of their hard work and contributions. Both of these educational leaders work tirelessly to make Highlands such a special school. We appreciate their commitment and dedication every day. Please join us in celebrating them both! #GoHighlands #HighlandsStrong #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #EducationalLeadership

Senior Isabella Zrebiec has been nominated for NJ Girls Outdoor Track Performer of the Week. Isabella is our school's spring long jump record holder and currently New Jersey's BEST long and triple jumper combined!

Please click on the link below to vote:
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/track/2026/04/06/vote-hss-girls-track-and-field-performer-of-the-week-march-27-april-5/89484078007/

Thanks for your support of Bella!

Please vote for two of our track stars that are up for girls outdoor track performer of the week! Isabella Zrebiec and Nora Blanz would love your vote -- voting closes on Friday at 8 pm:

https://nj.milesplit.com/articles/511294/nj-girls-outdoor-track-performer-of-the-week-mar-23-29

#GoHighlands #NHGirlsTrack

Mark your calendars! Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Northern Highlands Auditorium for a panel discussion on college admissions. Admissions representatives from Binghamton University, Fairfield University, George Washington University, Rutgers University, San Diego State University and Syracuse University will be in attendance to discuss what matters most in the college application process. We hope to see you!

Congratulations to Coach Madigan on her induction into the NJSIAA Hall of Fame!

Last week, we welcomed three Northern Highlands Class of 2018 alumni back to speak with juniors and seniors in our business department. They shared their journeys through college and into their careers, offering advice on choosing a major, getting involved early, building networks, and developing the soft skills needed for interviews and beyond.

Their insight was both inspiring and incredibly helpful as our students begin thinking about what comes next. We are grateful for their time and willingness to give back.

Congratulations to our students who were honored at our Student Recognition Breakfast this morning for the following categories. Thank you #Pomptonian for providing a wonderful breakfast.

-2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Qualifiers
-LOCH & QUAY Literary Magazine "Escaping The War" Staff for earning the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) rating of Superior and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) rating of All American
-Freshman Literary & Art Magazine "Plume and Ink" Staff for earning the Gold Medalist Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
-National Merit Finalist Scholarship Awards
-Northern Regional HOSA (Future Health Professionals) Conference Award Winners
-Drexel University Photography High School Contest Exhibition Award Winner
-2025 Equestrian Honors

Welcome to the newest members of the Northern Highlands chapter of the National Honor Society!

A well-earned recognition of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

We’re proud of you.

For planning purposes, please note NH will have a delayed opening on Monday, 4/6. Homeroom will begin at 9:45 a.m. Faculty will arrive at normal time for professional development.

If your child takes the bus to school, please be sure your child is at the designated bus stop two hours after the regularly scheduled time. (i.e., If the normally scheduled pick up time is 6:30 a.m., the new pick up time is 8:30 a.m.) Please be sure your child is at the bus stop 10 minutes before the pick up time.

Please enjoy this morning's edition of Highlands Highlights!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjs2Txn20AU

Yesterday, the Honors Wind Ensemble performed at the Region 1 Concert Band Festival, earning the highest score ever -- a Silver Rating (and only two points away from a Gold Rating)!

Additionally, the Woodwinds were awarded the “Best Woodwind” section of the day, and Elizabeth Ha was recognized with an “Outstanding Musicianship” award for her oboe solo.

Congratulations to Ms. Rehe, Director of Bands, and all of our NH musicians! Well done! #NHMPAA #NHBand

Congratulations to our incredible Business Education teachers on being recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Schools in the Nation for Teaching Personal Finance by W!se (Working in Support of Education).

This national recognition highlights the strength of our Business Education program and our school’s commitment to preparing students with the financial knowledge and real-world skills they need for college, careers, and life.

Our teachers will be honored at an awards ceremony on April 13 in the Financial District in New York City.

W!se is an award-winning national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving economic mobility through programs that promote financial literacy and college and career readiness.

We are incredibly proud of our teachers and grateful for the work they do every day to empower students with essential financial skills.

Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, NJ is now accepting applications for our Fall Pre-K Program!

Interested in learning more? Click here NHRHS Early Learning Center

Our Business of Sports students took learning beyond the classroom with a field trip to Passion Pickleball in Midland Park!

Mr. Sagliocca and Ms. Goodwin’s classes had the incredible opportunity to work directly with Bruce and Stephen, who generously hosted our students and shared insights into running and growing a successful sports business.

Students developed and presented original marketing campaign ideas tailored specifically for Passion Pickleball—applying concepts from class to a real-world business. After presenting their strategies, they even had the chance to hit the courts and experience the game firsthand!

Thank you again to Bruce and Stephen for investing in our students and supporting authentic business education!

Please see the special schedule attached for junior testing next week from Tuesday, 3/17 through Thursday, 3/19.