For years, Rutherford High School’s art department has graduated exemplary students who have moved on to college and other places of higher education. With a full working darkroom, a pottery kiln, pottery wheels, and computer art equipment. RHS has one of the most well equipped art departments in the state.]
The music department at RHS is one of the most advanced in the state. Rutherford is one of the only schools in the county with a fully equipped musical multimedia lab. Its Music Technology class allows students to not only learn how to play music on digital MIDI keyboards, but also provides them with the knowledge they need to compose their own songs. Rutherford High School also offers a variety of other music classes, ranging from Concert Choir to Marching Band to Rock Ensemble.
The RHS Art and Music departments are both supervised by Mr. Denis Mullins and each have a staff of two:
Art & Music Teachers
Stephanie Castellano – Art
Robert Hemmel – Art
Patricia Blanchard – Music
Jonathan Kinne – Music
Art & Music Classes
Ceramics I and II
Photography I and II
Basic Drawing and Design I and II
Art by Computer Design
Painting
Studio Art
AP Studio Art
Concert Band
Instrumental Instruction
Rock Ensemble
Music Technology
Concert Choir
Vocal Instruction
Studio Art and AP Studio Art students assemble portfolios for presentations necessary for college admission, scholarships, or AP recognition.
For a description of each course please visit the Rutherford High School Curriculum Guide Book. Click here
