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
Summer Academy registration is now open! Please refer to Mr. Occhino's Constant Contact email for more information. Registration closes 2/13.
We hope you can join us next Tuesday, 1/13 at 7:00 PM for a wonderful Choral Concert featuring singers from Northern Highlands and our sending districts! #choralconcert #music
Our Senior Internship program is filling up! Just a friendly reminder that applications for summer/half-day/after-school programs are due no later than 2/1! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Hayes at hayesk@northernhighlands.org.
Northern Highlands will be closed today due to inclement weather. Please check our website for additional information.
Please note that NH will be on a special schedule tomorrow. Wishing all of our Highlanders a very happy holiday season!
Turn winter break into an opportunity! Volunteer with Career & Academic Pathways (CAP) to explore careers, develop skills, and earn volunteer hours. You can earn transcript credit for only 28 hours of service. Please stop by CAP if you need help getting started.
Mrs. DeCarlo's Business of Fashion class had an inspiring day visiting local Ramsey boutiques! Students met with the owner of Lily & Kate and the amazing managers at Hazel and Fado—learning firsthand about their career paths, industry experience, and invaluable advice for future fashion professionals. Huge thank you to these incredible small businesses for welcoming us and sharing your wisdom. Your passion for fashion and community makes all the difference!
Go support them and remember to shop small, shop local!
@shop.fado.ramsey
@hazel_boutique
@lilyandkategifts
Please note our revised Spirit Week Days!
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!
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!
🇫🇷 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
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!
