In New Jersey, teenagers can start driving when they are 16, but they cannot get their full license until they are at least 17 and must follow strict rules through a graduated system. While some teens believe they should be allowed to get their full license at 16, lowering the driving age would not be a safe or smart decision.
With the high school planted into the heart of Franklin Avenue, students have many options for lunch. In a 10-minute walk radius, there are over 25 restaurants to choose from, ranging from pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wings, and sushi. Ratings of the restaurants online can often tell a good story of where to eat; but, the opinion of 24 NHS students may differ.
On January 8th, 2026, NJ Governor Murphy signed a law which his administration calls a “bell-to-bell cell phone ban”. This new law will take effect during the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to the ban of cellphones at school, the commission has been trying to enforce a “delay on social media access” until age 16.
For 108 years, The Maroon and Gray has prospered to inform, educate, and alert the students and faculty of NHS about events that take place in school as well as the surrounding Nutley community.
Beginning on the night of January 24, 2026, nearly half of the Central and Eastern U.S. was hit by an intense snow storm which released intense winds and up to nearly 10 inches of snowfall. As a result of the storm, many schools closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, including Nutley High School. However, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, school remained open for Nutley with its usual schedule of 8:05 to 2:45. Around 21 other schools in New Jersey adjusted their schedules that day.
Recently, singer Bad Bunny took to the stage on a historic Superbowl halftime show, captivating millions of Americans with his vibrant and lively presence. In spite of his success, the performance was considered a controversial one. Many critics argued that he was not “American” enough to play the event, because he sang in Spanish and referenced hispanic culture.
Every year, many people will commit to a resolution to improve their grades, be more active, or find a new hobby - but, in many cases, they end up being unsuccessful, and eventually forgotten about until the next year, when the cycle repeats. Since the recent arrival of 2026, it is likely that many people will set up goals they plan to achieve this year, but will soon give up in just a few months.
Phones shouldn’t be used in school for a variety of reasons, and the new cell phone ban, recently signed into law by former Governor Phil Murphy, will benefit Nutley students overall.
As of this year, RULER classes have completely vanished. Instead of our monthly classes, students are being pulled from their classes and into the auditorium, where they listen to a guest speaker for the next hour or so. Accompanying this assembly is the introduction of “wellness panels” which students can sign up for to participate in workshops that focus on mental health management.
As my first year at Nutley high school quickly comes to a closing, I’d like to write to all future freshmen, and give my full truth on high school.
Dozens of students from the Performing Arts program took part in the spring musical, Mean Girls, on March 7, 8, and 9, 2025.
A few weeks ago, I dined at Sonoma Bistro, a place well known for its vibrant atmosphere. As I walked into the front doors of the Mexican restaurant Sonoma Bistro Bar and Grill on Passaic Avenue, I was greeted by the rush of lively music and delicious aromas. Colorful murals of Mexican art lined the walls, and festive decorations were all around me. There were floor to ceiling windows showing off the bustling street of Passaic and letting in beautiful light which my family and I greatly enjoyed.
On March 13th, 2024 it was confirmed that the Nutley Board of Education was missing $7 million due to financial and accounting issues. Following this revelation, many changes have been made to our school system to compensate for the sudden loss of money, and some of these changes have had detrimental effects on students’ education.
Our mornings in school start the same every day: once the second bell rings students sit down and immediately hear the crackling of the loudspeaker before the inevitable announcements start to blare throughout the school. However, students usually talk over the announcements and place their attention elsewhere. Many students don’t give their attention to the information they hear.
Many students complain about the Nutley High school dress code; but, I feel there is a lot of freedom when it comes to what students want to wear. Many come to school in tank tops and tube tops and boys come in tank tops and slides and slippers. No teachers say anything, and comparing that to middle school and elementary school, students have a lot more freedom.
Peer pressure is something that pretty much every high school student deals with at some point. It's like this invisible force pushing you to do things, maybe things you don't really want to do. But hey, dealing with it is part of growing up, right?
In an era where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, also known as STEM education, often takes the spotlight, the importance of arts and music education should not be overlooked. While STEM subjects really do play an important part in the world, the arts and music play a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded people and allow creativity, a quality that is essential for success in any field.
Starting the school day later than 8:05 a.m. in the morning is a highly talked about discussion. There are countless reasons to do so; but, school wise, the most important reason is because students, teens especially, do not get enough sleep at night.
You know how sometimes we have a big test to study for, but, instead of reviewing our notes or reading the chapters, we end up spending hours on our phone? That's what social media does to most students. Instead of studying or doing homework, we get stuck scrolling through TikTok or Instagram. We're so busy watching videos and texting our friends that we forget about our schoolwork.
Over the course of the last two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has infiltrated classrooms all across the nation. Along with its growth, the accessibility to different artificial intelligence platforms has increased overtime.
