Weekly Update

May 8, 2026

Principal's Message

AP Exams Continue This Week

Exams continue on Monday and will continue for the next two weeks.

Reminder: registered students will receive an email the day before each exam notifying them of the exam room location and other important details.

Students who are not testing will follow their usual block schedule. To avoid disruptions, bells will not be operating to signal the end of the blocks.

Good luck to all our students!

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Attention Juniors and Seniors!

Student Council we will be holding their Fifth Annual Student Vs. Faculty game. This year we will be holding a Student Vs. Teacher volleyball game in the large gym at 2:30 on May 12th. It’s going to be an excited, relaxed way to hang out, especially with AP exams almost coming to a close. Student Council will be selling tickets starting at $5 pre-sale outside the cafeteria or $7 the day of. Bring your friends, make some noise, and come support your team, whether you’re rooting for the students or the teachers. You won’t want to miss it!

Community Blood Drive and the American Red Cross

Site: Bridgewater-Raritan High School Library

Address: 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807

Date: Tue Jun 2, 2026 Time: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Receive a gift card & enjoy a complimentary sandwich or slice of pizza! To help you find time to donate blood and save a life the Bridgewater-Raritan Education Association is sponsoring this American Red Cross Blood Drive. They will be providing drinks and a light dinner to donors. We hope to see you there:)

June Theater Showcase

BR Theatre Arts is hosting a June Theatre Showcase on Friday, June 5th at 7pm. Come see members of the Thespian Honors Society and Theatre Company class perform songs, scenes and an original one act production, as we turn our stage into a black box theater space. Donations accepted at the door

You're invited to a Royal Tea

The Thespian Honor Society will be hosting a Royal Tea for children ages 2 and up on Saturday, May 16. Join your favorite fairy tale characters for a fun-filled afternoon of singing, crafts, and more! Refreshments will be served and dress-up is encouraged. Tickets are $10 for kids and can be purchased on GoFan or at the door. Please help spread the word to younger siblings, family members, and friends!

Bridgewater-Raritan High School financial accounting students won a competition at FDU Madison | Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Forty financial accounting students from Bridgewater-Raritan High School rolled the dice when they visited Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison on Thursday, April 30.

There, they competed in a Monopoly Accounting, an event sponsored by FDU that included college student mentors, professors, and accounting firms.

Four Bridgewater-Raritan High School students will compete in the National Economics Challenge Championships in Atlanta | Bridgewater-Raritan High School

The state champions will now pursue the title of national champions.

Four Bridgewater-Raritan High School sophomores—Neil Parikh, Kartik Khurana, Rahul Kopparapu and Varun Naarayan—will compete in the 2026 National Finals of the National Economics Challenge that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 27 through May 29.

BSU Flag Football Tournament

Black Student Union Flag Football Tournament is on May 27th at the 1000 Turf. $25 and 5 players per team. Permission slips required. Snacks included. The winning team gets a pizza party!

Spring Pop-Up Thrift Shop during Unit Lunch

The Spring Pop-Up Thrift shop is happening next Wednesday, May 13th during unit lunch. It will be held in room 503. All items are $1. The proceeds from the Pop up thrift shop will go to the Somerset County Food Bank. Students, please come and take a look around! If planning on shopping, please bring small bills.

Order your yearbook today!

There are only 274 copies of the 2026 EPIC Yearbook available to purchase. Don't wait until it is too late!!

Order your copy today at: www.yearbookforever.com

BRTV is the official television studio for BRHS, producing programs every day in our school's television studio.

We stream programs live on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

* What's Up Wednesday - A Classroom Insider on the Ceramics program. There are a total of 4 classes in the Ceramics program: Hand Building, Wheel Throwing, Advanced Ceramics, and 3D Art and Design. For more information on the Ceramics program, please contact Ms. Morin or your guidance counselor.

* Panther PowerPlays - Interviews with members of the BRHS Unified Bowling Team. The Unified Bowling competition team finished in 3rd place at the Skyland Conference Tournament. In addition, many athletes on the team scored over 100 points in a match and many athletes achieved their first strike during a match. Congratulations to the team on a great season!! We are BR!!

* BRHS News - Athletes of the Week and a Classroom Insider on the Watercolor class. The class gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of watercolor techniques and to learn how to apply the techniques to paintings such as landscapes, still lifes, and other creative subjects. Students that are interested in learning more about the class should contact Ms. Manko or their guidance counselor.

Congratulations to the Athletes of the Week

Class of 2026 PTO Lawn Signs

Personalize the sign with your graduate’s name, nickname, name of college (e.g. “Rutgers-bound”), or write your own message.

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Office of College & Career Counseling

Mrs. Jessica Kaiser, College & Career Counselor

Email: JKaiser@brrsd.k12.nj.us

Phone: 908-231-8660 x477220

Book Appointment (for students only):

https://jkaiser-3.youcanbook.me/

What All Senior High School Families Need To Do Now Before College Freshman Year.

If you missed the Senior Prep Program, the recording is below.

2026-2027 FAFSA Step-By-Step Guide Webinar

For any Senior who does not intend to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college, please make sure you have met with your counselor to discuss your future goals, or see Mrs. Kaiser if you need assistance in creating a plan.

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