Weekly Update

February 20, 2026

Principal's Message

Graduation for the Class of 2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🎓

Commencement will be at 10 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway. More details will be communicated next week.

Course Selection is open until Monday!

Select your courses before Monday, 2/23, in the PowerSchool Parent or Student Portal.

Be sure to check out the Program of Studies to see updated course listings and Career Concentrations. Additional resources can be found on the Scheduling and Course Registration page on the website.

Winter Storm Possibility

As a reminder, please make sure your email and phone number in the Parent Portal are up to date. Weather related announcements will use this information to send alerts. Alerts will also be on the BRRSD.org website.

Bundle up and stay safe this weekend!

Course Registration for 2026-2027

Career Concentrations: Start Building Your Future Now

What if your high school courses could directly connect to your future career goals?

BRHS students can do exactly that through our Career Concentrations pathway programs — focused course sequences designed to turn interests into direction. Students explore passion areas while gaining real-world skills that align with college majors and career pathways.

Why enroll?

Priority course selection within your pathway
Deeper, career-connected learning experiences
Portfolio and capstone opportunities
Clear alignment to post-secondary goals

Enrollment is now open in PowerSchool. We encourage students to sign up early and begin shaping a high school experience that reflects their interests and aspirations.

Dual Enrollment: Stand Out from the Crowd

Thinking about college already? Why wait. Our Dual Enrollment courses let students earn college credit while learning right here at the high school—taught by our teachers and aligned with partner universities across New Jersey. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, strengthen your transcript, and experience college-level expectations in a supportive environment.

Why consider Dual Enrollment?

• Earn college credits now

• Save on future tuition costs

• Build confidence for college academics

• Stand out in the admissions process

Course selection season is here. We encourage students and families to talk with counselors and consider whether this exciting option belongs in your academic plan. Dual Enrollment may be the perfect fit.

AP Potential: You've Got It

Think you have what it takes? I'm sure you do.

Hundreds of AP potential letters were generated last week and sent to students at BRHS. AP Potential is generated from a students' participation in the PSAT, which was administered at BRHS in October. It simply uses statistical data to predict a student's success on an AP exam based on their PSAT scores.

Here's one thing we know: BRHS students excel. Our AP exam passing rate is 93%, and the majority of students participate in our AP program. This sets us apart from thousands of schools around the country and gives BRHS students a leg up, not only in college admissions, but in college success.

Make sure you consider it when you're enrolling or selecting your courses for next year!

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Prom 2026 - SAVE THE DATE!

Prom Boutique

The BR Prom Boutique is open! Please join the BR Prom Boutique Google classroom to browse the gently used and brand new completely free prom dresses available this year.

Students should email Mrs. Austin to set up an appointment.

State champion Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team honored by Board of Education

Football players from Bridgewater-Raritan High School who won the program’s first state sectional playoff championship this past fall were honored by the Board of Education on Tuesday, February 17.

A lesson well learned when Bridgewater-Raritan High School served as the host to 8th Grade Parent Night

Parents and guardians of present-day 8th Grade students received a valuable—and informative–lesson on the evening of Tuesday, February 10.

The event was the 8th Grade Parent Night, sponsored annually by the administrators and counselors at Bridgewater-Raritan High School.

The BRHS Choral Program presents - BROADWAY NIGHT 2026

Please join us at the choral department's annual Broadway Night fundraiser concert tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. The theme of this year's concert is "Outsiders, Outcasts, and Others: Songs from the Margins" and features music from West Side Story, Hamilton, Wicked, The Outsiders musical, Little Shop of Horrors, and more!

NHS Free Tutoring Available

Students are invited to sign up for NHS Tutoring....our tutors have a vast range of experience and are eager to help their classmates. Currently, we meet during Unit Lunch, before or after school in the library (C Classroom). We are going to pilot having tutors available during Block 1 and Block 6. Fill out the form--you'll hear from us soon...

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.

* Panther PowerPlays - Interviews with members of the BRHS Cheer Team. The team earned a spot to compete at Nationals in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the team was on the sidelines throughout the Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Unified Basketball seasons. Congratulations to the team on a great season!! We are BR!!

* BRHS News - Athletes of the Week and a Spotlight on the Indoor Percussion Team. The team tied for first place at their first competition. The team will enter competitions throughout February and March and they are entered to compete in the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH in April. This will be the first BRHS percussion team to ever compete at World Championships.

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The 2026 Yearbook

The 2026 edition of the BRHS EPIC Yearbook is now almost 60% sold. Don't miss out!!

Order your copy today at: www.yearbookforever.com

Student Club and Activity Calendar

Looking for a club to join? A bake sale? Do you know when the next play is? Want some excitement during Unit Lunch?

A calendar of events can be found on the high school website under Student Resources -> Clubs and Activities.

The Class of 2029 is currently running a Gertrude Hawk chocolate fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale will support upcoming class activities and events.

If you would like to place an order, please complete the order form.

The Italian Honor Society is sponsoring an International Night in the Large Cafeteria from 6 to 8 PM on March 19th. Celebrate the cultures of our school and community! Enjoy an evening with delicious food, lively music, exciting dance performances, and fun for all ages!