I am so pleased to announce our Top 10 academically ranked seniors for the Class of 2022. I am more than aware of the challenges and demands required to achieve this rank and could not be more proud of the kids! I informed them all this morning they are all proud reflections of our school community. I hope they take a few moments to reflect on their efforts and subsequent accomplishments over the past four years. They all have bright futures ahead of themselves. I wish them safety, health, and happiness in the future!

Mr. Joel Tourjee and his student participated in a May Pole Event last week! The ceremonial folk dance is performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility. Thank you Mr. Tourjee for going above and beyond for your students!

The Work Based Learning (WBL) Scholarship Award is selected by Mr. John C. Hillard, who is the Chairperson for the New Jersey Cooperative Education Association. Ms. Tesoro nominated Nina Casalino for this award as she always goes above and beyond in the CAP program and in her volunteer placement at The Toms River Police Department. The criteria for the award included a nomination from Ms. Tesoro, submission of an application, resume, recommendation letters from Sgt. Pedalino, and her digital portfolio. Congratulations Nina for being a proud reflection of our school community!

If any upcoming 9th-12th grade students are interested in playing or managing football for the 2022 season please join us for a mandatory players and parents meeting on Tuesday May 31st at 7PM in the High School East Cafeteria. Please bring your Chromebook to the meeting to fill out the paperwork. Any questions or concerns please email Coach Sandberg at ksandberg@trschools.com. Get ready to be part of something extraordinary. Go Raiders!

We completed our AP Testing last week and will follow up with make-ups the week of the 16th. We also completed our NJSLA Science testing for our 11th graders on Thursday and Friday of last week. This week, we will complete our 9th grade math and English NJSLA testing.