Jude Duarte is a mortal living in Elfhame, a world where all of the inhabitants are beautiful, immortal faeries, and this one is important: not human. Did I mention they were beautiful? In The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, Jude is taken away to Elfhame by Madoc, her sister’s father, after witnessing him murder her parents when she was seven.
No homework days were first introduced to the Nutley school district last year, during the 23-24 school year. No homework days are days that the district has marked where teachers are prohibited from assigning homework, as a way to allow students to celebrate their respective holidays.
The Nutley High School Orchestra performed its annual spring concert on May 13, 2025, in the school auditorium, presenting an evening of strong performances and diverse styles that emphasized their growth and teamwork throughout the school year.
Students taking art classes are set to celebrate their annual Nutley High School Art Show on May 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the auxiliary gym, where students from grades 9 through 12 will showcase a range of unique pieces.
Suzanne Collins is stepping back into the arena with her newest installment of her bestselling series, The Hunger Games. Originally released in 2008, the dystopian novel is one of the most well-known books in the world.
Every year, a special event called the Night of Nations is held at Nutley High School. This night is more than just a celebration; it is a night to showcase cultural representation, giving the students the chance to explore new cultures, most importantly promoting cultural diversity and inclusion within Nutley High School.
Teens in high school realize that growing up with divorced parents often turns out to be more difficult than they expected. Sure, it seems fun to think about, celebrating your birthday twice, or getting double the Christmas gifts. But, sometimes the disadvantages prove to be difficult for some teens to maneuver through as they deal with the challenges of mental health and academics.
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice is an exciting horror story told by the main character, Louis de Pointe du Lac, who experiences becoming and living as a vampire.
On the outside, Jennette McCurdy’s childhood appears lavish and pretentious; however, behind the scenes, her mother traps her in an emotionally abusive relationship marked by toxic publicity and silent suffering. I’m Glad My Mom Died is an unforgettable memoir by Jennette McCurdy.
Ramadan is a spiritual month that Muslims take part in. During the month where it is believed that the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (peace be upon him) on Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which gets pushed around two weeks earlier every year.
In the early months of the 2025 school year, Nutley’s musical theater group announced that they would perform Mean Girls the Musical as their yearly performance.
After a successful marching band season, the NHS winter guard is ready to jump right into its new indoor show.
Nutley’s marching band is one of the most successful groups in Nutley High School. This past October, the hard-working group traveled to Vernon Township High School on Saturday for their last competition before their ultimate state championship.
Brooke Yero’s athletic potential was obvious when, as a freshman, she earned a spot on the girls varsity soccer team, the only freshman to earn the coveted spot. The team at this point was very strong, with players like Mackenzie Albert leading them to the quarterfinals of both the NJSIAA and the Essex County Tournaments. But despite the highly competitive level of the team, Yero soon became a routine starter.
How does a family survive the prying eyes of the public when they're constantly being judged? James McBride’s memoir, The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to his White Mother, goes deep into the struggles of racial injustice and economic struggles in the 1960s.
Tiktok has been our beloved source of knowledge and entertainment since its debut in 2019 when the company, ByteDance, decided that its former lip syncing app, Musically, wasn't big enough. Today, TikTok is on the rise with 1.69 billion users worldwide, even after the ban scare when politicians threatened to block the app in the U.S. With over one billion users, news, whether it's good or bad, spreads like wildfire almost immediately: crime, weather, politics, or simple makeup company scandals.
Business teacher John Alvarez says he believes that many students in Nutley High School are only taking Financial Literacy to fulfill the requirement to graduate. “[Students] don’t really have a choice, but I know some take it to learn. Some even take it for the requirement and come back to ask for relearning,” Alvarez said.
As the curtain rises this weekend on Nutley High School's highly anticipated spring musical “Mean Girls: High School Version”, the excitement from director Alexandra Vecchio and students in the cast continues to grow.
The cast and crew are continuing to work tirelessly to bring this vibrant and comedic show to life. To get an inside look at how this production came together, we spoke with the director, cast members
Every teenager can share their lives in many ways, including on social media. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have become a part of teenagers' daily lives. Social media has become more than a source of entertainment; it has become a place where teens can express themselves.
From January 21st to 22nd, Nutley High School held testing for the Seal of Biliteracy, which is awarded to students who are proficient in two or more languages. Its purpose is to highlight the value of being bilingual, to encourage students to become bilingual, and to celebrate those who are. To earn the seal, students must do well in English class and pass a test to prove their fluency in a second language.
