The Rutherford High School Library is creating an RHS Alumni Collection so our students can see the literary talent that has attended RHS. If you know any published authors who should be added to the collection please contact librarian Maria Mayo or English supervisor Brian Ersalesi. Thank you. … [Read more...] about Do You Know Any RHS Alumni Who Are Authors?
RHS Announces PTA Reflections State and National Winners!
The Rutherford High School English and music departments are thrilled to announce the winners in this year's PTA Reflections contest. Each year, students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. This year, Rutherford High School had four state-level winners and one national winner! On the state level, we are proud to announce that: Katie Whaley won the Award of Excellence in Literature for her piece called, "Living in Me." Julia … [Read more...] about RHS Announces PTA Reflections State and National Winners!
Popcert 36 – Yes, It’s Still Happening! (Virtually!!)
The Rutherford High School Performing Arts Department is PROUD TO ANNOUNCE that Popcert 36 is still a go! We want to showcase our spirit of community and our instrumental, vocal, and performance talents and we're going to do it VIRTUALLY! We hope you'll join us! It will be on Friday, April 17th, 2020! We'll post more details about how to view it online when we get closer to the performance date. In the meantime - SAVE THE DATE! … [Read more...] about Popcert 36 – Yes, It’s Still Happening! (Virtually!!)
Online Read Aloud – Mr. Ersalesi Reads to Students!
Mr. Ersalesi, the supervisor of English and Arts for the Rutherford Public Schools, reads aloud to students each school day during virtual instruction. A good book can help transport kids (and adults) to other places and times! And sometimes a good book is just a lot of fun! We hope that you were able to use these books as a little bit of fun and enjoyment every single day! We hope you enjoyed the read alouds this year. Due to publishing copyright laws, the publishers of the books have asked us to remove the links once the school year came to an end. Now is a GREAT time to read a book … [Read more...] about Online Read Aloud – Mr. Ersalesi Reads to Students!
RHS Celebrates The Roaring 20’s – It’s Gatsby Day!
Students in Ms. Prinzo's English 200 classes have been working hard researching cultural aspects of the 1920s (such as jazz, fashion trends, political changes, and of course prohibition!) and prepared an immersive 1920s experience for all to enjoy! The students worked along-side RHS Media Specialist Ms. Mayo to put together an afternoon that truly was "the bees knees!"
The Rutherford High School Learning Commons was a-buzz with excitement on Friday, February 21st, 2020 as the students shared their research as part of a multiple interactive experiences. There … [Read more...] about RHS Celebrates The Roaring 20’s – It’s Gatsby Day!