Weekly Update

December 13, 2024

Principal's Message

School Calendar Reminder

Friday, December 20th will be a 4-hour session day with dismissal at noon. Lunch will not be served that day.

Please refer to our website or the bell schedule.

Seal of Biliteracy Registration

Attention Juniors! This year, testing is expanded to include qualifying students in the junior class.

The New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the NJ Department of Education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in at least one language in addition to English by high school graduation.

Click here to learn more...

Career Concentration Program

Bridgewater-Raritan High School proudly offers a Career Concentration Program to provide students with focused academic and professional learning experiences. To ensure we provide a robust program, we’re looking for collaborations with industry-connected professionals from the BRHS community.

We Need Your Support!

Please click here to learn more about the program and find out how to get involved.

Around Campus

Congratulations to Jessica Kaiser and Brenda Hockstein as honorees of the Governor's Award

Jessica Kaiser and Brenda Hockstein are the recipients of the elite Governor's Award at Bridgewater-Raritan High School for 2024-2025.

Ms. Kaiser, who is the College and Career Counselor at the high school received the Governor's Educational Services Professional Award while Ms. Hockstein, who is the School To Employment Program Coordinator at the high school, earned the Governor's Educator of the Year Award.

Two staff members received these prestigious awards at each of the 11 schools in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.

A ceremony will be held this spring to honor all 22 of the recipients. They will also be recognized at a Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Board of Education meeting this winter.

Lost and Found

BRHS lost and found last chance table will be located in the 100 building hallway Dec 18-20.

FOUND and UNCLAIMED items from September to December will be on display

Use the QR code on the flyer if you are looking for a particular lost item.

A historic story was told during a spectacular performance by Bridgewater-Raritan Theatre Arts

A lesson in history was spoken while the students and stage crew shined on and off the stage when ...

Journalism honor society held is first-ever induction ceremony at Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Bridgewater-Raritan High School held its first-ever Quill and Scroll induction ceremony. "The Quill and Scroll is a prestigious and world-renowned honor society to recognize high school journalism students," ...

Clubs and Organizations

Joining a club or organization allows students to explore different areas of interest that wouldn't really be taught in their classes. It also provides students with an opportunity to learn more about themselves and find out what they’re good at, whether that’s multitasking, staying organized, generating ideas, or serving others.

Be sure to check the Morning Announcements or the Club Meeting Calendar on the website to see what opportunities you can explore.

BRHS Lionhearts

Through the month of December order your holiday florals from House of Blooms and support our Lionhearts program. The program supports our young adults through service and learning.

All items are eligible for the promotion if you would like to stop by the shop in Raritan or purchase over the phone.

BRTV News

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.

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* What's Up Wednesday - A Club Spotlight on the National Art Honor Society. The club meets every other Monday and Wednesday in Room 105. In addition, the club is hosting a Winter Paint Party on Friday (12/13) from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the Small Cafeteria. The event will feature an ugly sweater contest, music, refreshments, and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 in Room 105 or at the door for $20.

* Panther PowerPlays - Interviews with members of the BRHS Girls Volleyball Team. The team had big wins over Livingston and Watchung during their regular season. In addition, the team reached the semifinal round of the Somerset County and State Sectional Tournaments. Congratulations to the team on a great season!! We are BR!!

* BRHS News - A Staff Feature on Mr. Storey, the 10th-grade administrator.

Counseling

College and Career Counseling Office

Finding Your Best Fit Colleges

Join The Princeton Review for an informative presentation for students and families of Bridgewater-Raritan High School!

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Live Online!

Click the document to register using the QR Code.

2025 EPIC YEARBOOK

Have you ordered your copy of the 2025 BRHS EPIC Yearbook yet?

Give the perfect gift for this holiday season! There are only a little over 500 copies of the yearbook available to preorder so why not ask for a copy of the 2025 Yearbook? It is the gift that keeps giving every time you look at it in the future. Tell them that they can order it for you at www.yearbookforever.com.

Panther Athletics

Stay up to date with Panther Athletic Events!

We've updated our website. Features include Panthers Live, Athletic Schedules, Championship rankings, Team News, and more...

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Ice hockey team opened season with first victory over Hunterdon Central in 10 years

It had been nearly 10 years since the Bridgewater-Raritan High School ice hockey team defeated riva...

Girls' soccer banquet featured return of former star player and an inspirational award

An inspiring speech and the presentation of a spirited award by a former standout player highlighte...

SAVE THE DATE!

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Part 2

BRHS PTO will again offer pre-ordered Chick-fil-A sandwiches for pick up on December 20th. More details to follow!

Annual Dodgeball Tournament - Friday, March 7, 2025, 6 pm

NFL Pros vs. Bridgewater-Raritan High School PTO All-stars Scoring Points for Kids Basketball Fundraiser - Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6pm

Interested in volunteering for PTO Events? Students looking for volunteer hours?

Simply sign up on the PTBoard Volunteer form or email BRRHSPTO@gmail.com to volunteer for upcoming PTO events.

PSAT & SAT Exams Prep Classes Enrolling Now

SAT preparation courses for students taking the March, May, and June exam are enrolling now. Classes start Sunday, February 2nd with a choice of 1-4pm or 6-9pm. Tuesday classes are also offered from 6-9pm. Proceeds benefit BRHS PTO. Cost: $489 includes Official Digital SAT Study Guide by College Board and PSAT/SAT Strategy Guide books. Strategies are taught, and lessons are given, for all areas tested on the Digital PSAT and SAT exams: Reading, Writing, and Math. Students complete two official College Board exams.

View schedule and register at CollegeboundReview.com or by calling 908-369-5362

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