Congratulations to the Class of 2025! To view the video of the Graduation Ceremony, please click here. … [Read More...]
Rutherford High School
Scribe 2025
Please enjoy the 2025 edition of Rutherford High School's literary magazine, Scribe. --Melissa Candurra Dougard … [Read More...]
RHS Music Department Performs in Washington DC
The Rutherford Music Department had a very successful trip to Washington DC this past weekend. The students spent time at the International Spy Museum, the Smithsonian, and visited many of the monuments in the city. They performed for judges on Saturday morning, and all three groups had very successful performances. The choir received a superior rating, and the overall program received the esteemed "esprit de corps" award. This award is only given to one school out of all of the schools that participate. In the context of Music in the Parks, the Esprit de Corps award is a special … [Read More...]
UMS Choir Students Perform at Honors Choir Festival
Rutherford Public Schools is proud to announce that eight middle school students performed at the ACDA NJ Junior High All-State Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All students sang the challenging and diverse repertoire beautifully with a high level of vocal technique and artistry. They are truly a proud representation of Union Middle School, Rutherford Public Schools, and the UMS Concert Choir Program! Members of the SSAA Treble (Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2) Choir - Gwen Allen, Mariana Brochero, and Mia DiLorenzo. Members of the SATB Mixed (Soprano, Alto, … [Read More...]
Engaging “Escape Room” Activity in English Class
Mr. Stracco's Honors 400 English class participated in an engaging escape room activity as a culminating experience for Ibsen's A Doll's House. The challenge incorporated riddles, symbolism, and character identification, with each clue leading to the next step—until one group, like Nora Helmer, successfully "escaped." … [Read More...]
UMS Choir Students Perform in Regional Choir
Congratulations to UMS Concert Choir students Sean Doherty, Maia Floresca and CJ Ackermann for performing with the NJSMA Region 1 Mixed Choir on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The choir sang challenging repertoire from a variety of genres including John Rutter's For the Beauty of the Earth, Eric Whittacre's Seal Lullaby, and Stephen Sondheim's Sunday (Sunday in the Park with George). … [Read More...]
