Weekly Update

January 9, 2026

Principal's Message

Happy New Year

Welcome back! We've had an eventful first week back to school following Winter Break and are pleased to report that campus is updated and electrified!

We would like to thank the students and staff for managing our unexpected class relocations with such flexibility. BRHS managed the power outage with impeccable poise and positivity. We'll take it as a sign of good things to come this year. Cheers to a wonderful 2026!

Student Assessments

Summative Assessments for Semester 1 course (not full-year courses) are scheduled for January 22-23(A-B), 26-27(C-D). This schedule applies to timed assessments (not projects) and will be administered only during Blocks 2 and 5. They will be assigned the grade as "Summative Assessment" in the teacher's gradebook, when applicable.

Semester 2 and Quarter 3 begin on January 28th.

BRRSD January 2026 Newsletter

Message From the Superintendent

Welcome back! I hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoyed a rejuvenating winter break. As we return to school and enter the second half of the 2025-2026 academic year, I would like to congratulate the newly elected members of the Board of Education: Steven Singer, James Maloney, and Lucy Li. I would also like to extend my congratulations to Michael Pepe on his selection as Board President and to Rebecca Hassouna as Vice President...

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Harlem Wizards tonight, January 9th at 7pm

Fun for the entire family. See ticket details in the flyer below.

BRHS Elective Fair

This annual event will be held in the Small Gym on January 21st and January 22nd during Unit Lunch.

This fair will showcase the wide range of elective courses BRHS has to offer and is a great opportunity for students to explore their interests and ask questions before scheduling begins in February.

All students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to make informed course selections for the upcoming 26-27 school year.

Winter Formal for underclassmen

Student Council along with the Class of 2030 will be hosting a Winter Formal for all underclassmen (Grades 9-10) on February 27 from 6-9 PM.

Pre-Tickets sales of $20 will be held during lunch from now until January 30. After that tickets will go be $25. DJ, photobooth, snacks will be available.

You don't want to miss out it will be snow much fun!

The 2026 Yearbook

Order a 2026 BRHS EPIC Yearbook for your student(s) today. Use this link by clicking here.

They make great holiday gifts!!

If you have questions, please email me at MBittner@brrsd.k12.nj.us.

Yearbook Angels

Please help out a senior member of the class of 2026 who may not be able to afford a yearbook. You can donate one today by going to www.yearbookforever.com.

Thank you for making their season brighter by placing your order today.

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.

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/

Lunch and Learn: Where do I start?

Attention Juniors!

Mrs. Kaiser will be providing Lunch & Learn Opportunities over the next few months. Each month features a different topic.

For this month, beginning the college search process, knowing what to look for and the important factors to consider will be reviewed. Please sign up via her Google Classroom utilizing the Sign Up Genius. The Google Classroom code is: bq54mdyl These sessions will be offered on 1/7, 1/9, 1/13 and 1/15.

Bring your lunch!

Raritan Valley Community College Visit

Raritan Valley Community College will be visiting BRHS on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 during Block 3 in the Career Resource Room in Guidance to provide an information session and answer any questions.

Seniors, please sign up via Naviance if you plan to attend. Reach out to Mrs. Kaiser if you have any questions or need help signing up.

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 Club Spotlight on Women in STEM. Goals for the club for the rest of the school year include: organizing a Science Fair at BRHS and hosting more guest speakers that work in the STEM field. For more information on the Women in STEM, please join their Google Classroom using the code: M4F6AZ2

* Panther PowerPlays - Interviews with members of the BRHS Boys Cross Country Team. The team placed 2nd in the Delaware Division at the Skyland Conference Championship and placed 5th at the Somerset County Championship. Congratulations to the team on a great season!! We are BR!!

* BRHS News - Athletes of the Week and a Club Spotlight on the Animal Shelter Club. The club is holding a donation drive for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter now through Friday, January 23rd. The donation box is located in the 1000 Building Lobby. For information on the drive, including supplies being collected, and/or to join the Animal Shelter Club please visit the club's Google Classroom using the code 7QN4Q72

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