It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome everyone back for the 2023-2024 school year.  I am excited to see our students walking the halls with big smiles on their faces.   Students entered the building with our finished construction project and many amazing upgrades.   The Bulldog pride is infectious.      We will be screaming with excitement during our kickoff Pep Rally on September 15.    School Pictures are scheduled for September 20.   Our 9th Grade Parent Orientation and Back to School Night will be held on September 21.  The 9th Grade Parent Orientation will begin at 6 PM … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

It’s unbelievable that we are starting the last quarter of the school year on April 7.  Spring sports have begun and as Spring has arrived and we approach the finish line we have numerous important events beginning this month.  The students enjoyed the most popular Spirit Week.  The senior class took home the prize with the most school spirit. The week culminated with a Pep Rally to excite the students and staff for the upcoming Spring season and the Jr. Dinner Dance.   Schools are closed for Spring break beginning on Friday, April 7 through April 14. There will be a PTSA meeting on April 19.  … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

March is an exciting and busy time here at RHS.  We just concluded a successful winter season.  As busy as the winter season was, we have an even busier spring ahead.  We start the month off with our school musical, Mean Girls, which will be performed on March 3 and 4.  The popular Mike Cassidy Shamrock ‘N Run 5K will take place on March 11.   Many of our students and staff volunteer for this wonderful cause.  Dr. Hopkins has been working diligently on NJGPA testing which all 11th graders must take.  This (NJGPA) Graduation Proficiency Assessment will take place on March 13 and 14 and March 16 … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

It’s hard to believe that the school year is already half over.  Semester two began on January 26!  Winter sports have begun tournament play and as always our student athletes are making us proud. The senior fashion will take place on Wednesday, February 1. It will be an amazing night!  The French Soiree will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm.  School will be closed on February 17 and 20 for winter recess.  There will be a PTSA meeting at the high school on February 22 at 7:30 pm.  The RHS musical will be performed on March 3 and March 4.  … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

I would like to wish the entire Rutherford Community a Happy New Year from RHS. The excitement is beginning to build as we prepare for the second half of the school year.  Winter sports are off to a fantastic start.  Members of our school musical have been working hard during rehearsals.  Second quarter benchmarks begin on January 18 and continue through January 23.  Semester two classes begin on Monday, January 26.  There is a curriculum review night which will be hosted by our Guidance Department and will take place on January 19.  The seniors are preparing to walk the runway at the Fashion … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal