As a reminder, the district will be holding an afternoon professional day on Wednesday, Jan. 12, for which we have developed a customized early dismissal schedule. The adjusted schedule for that day is attached to this message and also posted to our website. We will be dismissing at 11:15am on Wednesday.

It is important to note that, due to the truncated elementary schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for parent conferences, transportation delays could occur for our secondary schools on those days.

As the elementary schools will dismiss before us, we are anticipating delays in busing at our normal dismissal. Students may wait inside for any delayed buses but if they can not or do not want to wait, students should make other arrangements.

Congratulations to senior Jamie Girtain, who was recently name the Scholar-Athlete of the Week by News 12 New Jersey! See the link below for the story:

https://newjersey.news12.com/scholar-athlete-jaime-girtain

Congratulations to our girls track team for winning the Ocean County relay championships on Thursday. This hard fought championship broke southern regionals streak of 14 straight titles at this meet. North girls ran away with the title by winning 4 events and placing in 4 others. Leading the way with the number 1 time in New Jersey was the shuttle hurdle team of Emma Fortuna, Ave Ellis, Ayo Folwewo and Lia Malave. OliviaTakla and Olivia Nickelson both ran on 3 first place relays and were our keys to victory. Other Girls scoring crucial points were Alexa Eglin, Camron Glunk, AnnMaria Peragino, Adrianna Escalera, RachelGrudus, and Reagan Wohrab. Congratulations on your championship. Hard work pays off!

Congratulations to the Boys Track team for winning the Ocean County Relay Championships on Thursday night. The team was led by big wins in the 4x800, sprint medley relay, distance medley relay and 4x400. The 4x200 took 2nd place, the shuttle hurdles and high jump relay placed 3rd and the shot put relay took 4th place. Great work boys!

Authentic Science Research is a 3-year honors elective program that affords students the opportunity to participate in the community of scientific research and scholarship as part of their high school experience. High School students begin this course in their sophomore year. Students explore any subject which they find interesting. Gradually the student will narrow down their focus to a specific topic. Sophomore summer & Junior year the student has the opportunity to conduct independent research. ASR furthers excellence in performance and achievement while drawing from, and developing, scientific capabilities in a broad spectrum of the student body.

Scheduling for your sophomore year starts soon! Please see the link below for more information:

https://forms.gle/rZhoqMT67Kaxc5bT9

Contact ASR Director Mrs. Christine Girtain with questions cgirtain@trschools.com

TRACK CHANGES

Due to our snow days, we have extended the deadline to submit a Track Change request to Wednesday, January 19. That is next week. If a student is considering a track change they should see their counselor ASAP. After Jan. 19 students will only be a to drop a class for a study hall and receive either a "W" or "WF" as a grade.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

For the Spring semester, the following classes are eligible for Dual Enrollment credit at OCC: AP English Language, AP English Lit, Pre Calc Honors, Statistics AP and Honors, Web Page Design and AP Computer Science. (Some classes require pre-req, check with your counselor). The registration form can be found at the following link along with other information.

Please Note: The Pre-Calculus placement test deadline will be this Saturday, January 15th.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1huvEIi4zeSuboBXwjtlY3-ExT0aXnqpUoiQve7GUQqQ/edit#gid=0

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Vocational School is taking applications for next year now for students who know they want to apply. Their online application can be filled out here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQiX21zTSM-7mHk-HhiNxFFRBFOd2NKCHGEXuGI0WDRRVIRA/viewform

Certain programs can fill quickly, so apply ASAP.

Would you like to become a US Citizen? St. Luke's Church is offering free ESL/Citizenship classes. Please see the link below for more information.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=581249bce1&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1721573473524189523&th=17e441f3f0250953&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=17e440f14a87dd315101

There is still time to purchase your copy of the 2022 edition of TRN Treasure Chest.

Go to the following website: www.jostensyearbook.com

Search: Toms River High School North

Click “2022 Yearbook” and complete the order.

The cost is $95.00.

Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones.

IT’S EASY! Create your ad online at www.jostensadservice.com

1. Choose your ad size and layout.

2. Enter your text and upload your photos

All ad orders must be placed online by 02/10/2022.

There are new scholarships posted to the HS North Guidance Scholarship page:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rAFOnVfnX10HZ6r28crRFwVREwD1il8qudqFXmm_9MA/pubhtml

Check the site often as new scholarships will be added as they are sent to us. The more you apply to, the more money you can earn. PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES. Contact your counselor with any questions.