I would like to congratulate our parents, students, staff and supervisory teams for successfully testing approximately 500 students per day and completing PARCC testing in just six days.  I am excited to see how well our students performed.  It is hard to believe that the end of the year is approaching so quickly.  We have an extremely busy May and June, featuring many senior activities and award presentations. Please become familiar with the previously distributed June calendar.  In addition, refer to the April mailing that highlights many important details about the end of the school … [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 with the popular Mike Cassidy Shamrock ‘N Run 5K on March 11. Many of our students and staff volunteer for this wonderful cause. Our school musical, High School Musical, will be performed on March 11 and 12. There is an important PTSA meeting on March 15 where student assistance counselor, Mr. Jeff Doorn, will be giving a presentation titled Top Ten List for Working With Your Teenager. The most popular Spirit … [Read more...] about March 2017

It’s hard to believe that the school year is already half over.  Winter sports have begun tournament play.  The boys’ swim team wound up NJIC champs.  Our Academic Decathlon team placed fourth in regional competition.  The team now moves on to state competition on March 4 for the 16 consecutive year.  The senior fashion show was a huge success earlier this month.  Over 720 guests enjoyed the evening.  The Guidance Department will be hosting an “Admission Game” presentation on February 15 at 7:00 pm.  The program is geared towards 9-11 grade students to educate and assist with the college … [Read more...] about February 2017

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. The members of our school musical have been working hard during rehearsals. There is a PTSA meeting scheduled for January 12 at 7:30 pm. The semester one final exam schedule has been sent out and exams begin on January 25. Semester two begins on Wednesday, February 3. There is a curriculum review night that will be hosted by our guidance department that will take place on … [Read more...] about January 2016

It is hard to believe that I am typing the December “Word from the Principal” already. It has been a very exciting time here at RHS with a successful fall season culminating with our football team’s trip to MetLife stadium to play for a state championship on Thursday, December 3. The members of our National Honor Society competed in the annual Rutherford vs. Becton spelling bee on the day before Thanksgiving. Rutherford once again defeated Becton to start the holiday weekend off on a high note. Our band and choir students have been working extremely hard preparing for their Winter Concert, … [Read more...] about December 2015 Word from the Principal