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. Second quarter benchmarks begin on January 14 and continue through January 17.  Semester two classes begin on Thursday, January 24. There is a curriculum review night that will be hosted by our guidance department that will take place on January 17. The seniors are preparing to walk the runway at the … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

It is hard to believe that we are in December already!  It has been a very exciting time here at RHS with a successful fall season capped off by state championships from our football team and volleyball team.  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, which will take place at 7:30 PM on December 13. December 21 will be a … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

November will be a very busy month at RHS.  School will be closed on Tuesday, November 6 for Election Day as well as November 8 and 9 for Teachers’ Convention.  The All School Play, will be performed on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17. The All-Sports Booster Fall Sports Dinner will be on November 20.  Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 22 and 23 with a one-session day on Wednesday, November 21. Our athletic teams have had an amazing fall.  Our football team, both boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, volleyball, and cross country participated in the state tournament. … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

We are off to an amazing start here at RHS.  The energy and excitement in the building has been great!  During walkthroughs, formal observations, and general circulation of the building, I have seen an increase in student-driven activities, group assignments, peer-to-peer instruction and problem based-learning.  Our fall sports teams are in full swing and having extremely successful results. We have a very busy October planned.    On October 10 the junior class will be taking the PSATs and the sophomore class will be taking the PreACT.   The Guidance Department will be hosting a Financial … [Read more...] about Word from the Principal

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