The RHS Theatre Department proudly presents this year's Fall Play: Little Women. The theatrical version of the classic novel includes all of the dialogue and takes you on the full journeys of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. From their forlorn “Merry Christmas” through their heartaches, disagreements, tragedies, and joys; meeting new friends and finding their “heart’s true loves”; taking their “pilgrim’s journeys” from selfishness to compassion — Little Women: The Play includes all the essential elements of Alcott’s story. We hope to see you this weekend! Performances are Friday (11/17) and Saturday … [Read more...] about RHS Theatre Presents “Little Women”
RHS Select Choir Performs in Atlantic City
Congratulations to the Rutherford High School Select Choir for their premiere performance at the New Jersey School Boards Association's annual convention in Atlantic City. The choir is an auditioned group of singers that rehearses after school as well as during class time. It is led by Mrs. Patricia Blanchard who selects challenging repertoires for the students to learn throughout the year. This performance is one more feather in their cap as they recently performed at the Kennedy Library and Museum. The NJSBA Convention's theme of “Today’s Students … Tomorrow’s Superheroes” emphasizes … [Read more...] about RHS Select Choir Performs in Atlantic City
RHS Art Student Earns PERFECT SCORE on AP Art Exam
Rutherford High School is proud to announce that Arianna Medina (Class of 2024) earned a perfect score on the AP® Drawing Exam in May 2023. Advanced Placement® Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Arianna not only received the top score of 5, but was also one of only 308 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Drawing Exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the exam. This outstanding accomplishment is a direct reflection of the top-quality art education being offered at Rutherford High School and the dedication and passion of Arianna Medina. We are … [Read more...] about RHS Art Student Earns PERFECT SCORE on AP Art Exam
Rutherford Welcomes New Teachers
It has been an exciting week as the new teaching staff members in Rutherford have been attending "New Teacher Orientation." Meetings consist of a variety of topics from gradebook set up to the culture of Rutherford. As we welcome these new professionals to the district, we also want to say thank you to the veteran staff who take time out of their summer to welcome them and train them. Special thanks to Ava Coccaro (Union Middle School), Burcu Demirbulakli (Pierrepont School), and Stephanie Smallstey (Rutherford High School) . … [Read more...] about Rutherford Welcomes New Teachers
Rutherford Art Work on Display in Park Avenue Tunnel
The Boro of Rutherford revitalized the pedestrian tunnel on Park Avenue (that connects Park Ave to the Kip Parking Garage) and the art department is excited to showcase student artwork in their new displays. Art students in Grades 1-12 are represented and we are thrilled that the public will be able to see the wonderful work our kids do under the direction of our district art teachers. We are thankful for our art teachers Laura Clossey, Stephanie Natiello, Alexis Klubeck, Stephanie Castellano, Veronica Grillo, and Steve Mett for continually challenging our students to create beautiful and … [Read more...] about Rutherford Art Work on Display in Park Avenue Tunnel