Rutherford High School is proud to present Popcert 42! This will be the 42nd year that this dynamic musical exhibition has been presented in the Rutherford High School Auditorium. It was first developed as a way to celebrate "popular" music at a time when school choirs and bands focused on traditional music. Over the years, it has morphed into a variety show featuring bands and solo performances. Members of the newly-created Rock Band elective participate alongside our other talented singers and instrumentalists. Come out and enjoy a night of live music! Thursday, April 16th. Admission is … [Read more...] about RHS Presents Popcert 42!
UMS Students Win Elks Club Writing Contest
The Union School English Department is proud to announce two local winners of the 2025-26 Drug Awareness Writing Contest. This year's theme is: "Drugs Are a Grave Mistake." Hawa Arande’s essay, “I Will Never Forget the Day” and Mia DiLorenzo’s poem, “I Never Planned on Becoming a Story” were both selected by the judges as outstanding entries. Both students received $25 Barnes & Noble gift certificates for their achievements. In addition, Hawa Arande’s essay was advanced by the committee to the State level. Congratulations to both writers and their teacher, Mrs. Colleen Kiick! … [Read more...] about UMS Students Win Elks Club Writing Contest
RHS Students Earn Honors in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
On March 25th an 26th, RHS students competed in various events, attended leadership workshops and networked with 800 fellow FCCLA members in the state.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education.
FCCLA is the nation’s #1 career preparation and workforce readiness organization for students pursuing careers in Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts and Design, Personal … [Read more...] about RHS Students Earn Honors in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
RHS Concert Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall in NYC
On March 23, 2026, the Rutherford Concert Choir sang at the esteemed Carnegie Hall under the direction of University of Kentucky Director of Choral Activities, Jefferson Johnson. For the past two months, students worked extremely hard to learn challenging repertoire and rehearsed with choirs from Kentucky and North Carolina. Two RHS students were even featured in a small group at the beginning of one of the songs, Nina Tavani and Vivienne Virostko. This amazing accomplishment could not be done without the passion and commitment of RHS Concert Choir Director Mrs. Patricia Blanchard. … [Read more...] about RHS Concert Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Union School Choir Students Accepted into All-State Choir
The Music Department is pleased to announce that 10 Union Middle School Concert Choir students have been accepted into the NJMEA/NJACDA All-State Junior High Honors Choirs. Among them, 3 students achieved scores within the top 10% of their voice part. They will perform at New Providence High School on Saturday, May 2nd 2026. Congratulations to these students and to their teacher Miss Tricia Lalla! Soprano I Gwen Allen Violetta Annitto Mia DiLorenzo - 9th highest score Maia Floresca - 2nd highest score Maya Monroe - 5th highest score Alto Bella Cabrera … [Read more...] about Union School Choir Students Accepted into All-State Choir