This past weekend students Rutherford's Junior States of America club (JSA) participated in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spring State Conference at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Wood-Bridge, New Jersey. The organization's goals are to promote civic engagement among students, as evident in the theme of the conference "Millennial Momentum: Turning the Tide of American Politics." Over 300 hundred students from New Jersey to North Carolina met to discuss a variety of socioeconomic and geopolitical elements of the American Political System. Students engaged in debates, thought talks, as well as … [Read more...] about Junior States of America- Turning the Tide of American Politics
Popcert 33
What an amazing night! Mrs. Bowden led a group of talented students who performed in front of a large crowd on Wednesday night for Popcert! Congratulations to everyone that was involved in making this night special! … [Read more...] about Popcert 33
Congratulations to Morteza Mesgari Hagh
The New Jersey Relocation Scholarship has been awarded to Morteza Mesgari Hagh. The criteria required that he had moved at least 50 miles to a new school between 9th and 12th grade and has maintained a grade point average greater that a 3.0. He was required to write an essay and participate in extra-curricular activities, as well as community participation. Congratulations Morteza! … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Morteza Mesgari Hagh
STEM Projects
Mrs. Kalu's physics class successfully completed a roller coaster design project. The project required the "ride" to last seven seconds and come to a safe stop! … [Read more...] about STEM Projects
FCCLA Awards
Please welcome back our students that attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Conference this past Thursday and Friday. Our RHS students stood out amongst 750 students from 56 schools. 1st Place State Winners Advocacy- Jillian Davis, Rosie Schnackenberg and Catie Carton Focus on Children- Megan Chow and Grace Kilen FCCLA Speaks- Caroline McCarthy Personal Patchwork- Euri Kim 2nd Place State Winner Redesigning Spaces- Kalilah Whitford 3rd Place State Winners Hotel, Hospitality and Tourism- Erza Balidemaj and Emaan Sheikh Gold … [Read more...] about FCCLA Awards