On February 11th, a defective part in the sprinkler system at the Nutley Public Library burst, causing serious water damages and leading to the Library’s closure. The building was evacuated and has remained closed since.

For the month of March, students could drop off their old or unwanted books in room 134 and rest assured that they would be given new life and purpose, no longer fading away and forgotten. The National Honors Society is organizing an annual book drive in honor of Read Across America month. 

The doors of Montclair Film offered refuge from the cold winter air on January 16 as students from Montclair and Nutley alike came together to share their passion for artistic expression. Students shared riveting personal works, while simultaneously raising funds and awareness for the severe cutbacks at Montclair High School. 

A vibrant and symbolic mural is being created to personalize our school cafeteria, thanks to the vision of art students and the dedication of art department teachers. This project, wholly supported by school administration, is aiming to celebrate the diversity of our students and foster unity within the school community. “Mr.

Plans have been acted on to move students from the sixth grade of Lincoln, Radcliffe, Washington, Yantacaw, and Spring Garden to John H. Walker Middle School after years of discussion and planning. With about 625 students already occupying JHWMS in grades 7 and 8, the addition of around 300 sixth graders from the five elementary buildings means the current layout of the middle school isn't cutting it, and serious renovations had been made to accommodate them. 

Sixth graders will be attending John H. Walker Middle School this upcoming September here in Nutley to give them better preparation for high school, greater independence, and more access to foreign language classes and electives. 

Carly Johnson, a middle school science teacher at JHMS, believes that this will be a positive experience for all. 

The girls' tennis team took to the Demuro Park courts on October 21 for their annual breast cancer fundraiser. The Servathon consists of members serving 25 balls on the court; each ball made into the box is a $1 donation from their preferred donor. 

Thirteen clubs participated in the Farmer’s Market that took place last Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM. 

Vice Principal Michael Rovetto has officially announced that next year juniors will be entitled to a “junior privilege” status which has only previously been available to seniors.

The Junior Class officers have worked hard to raise the funds needed to enjoy the many highlights of their senior year.

In the months leading up to April, Junior Class President Lincoln Boyes, Vice President Jeslyn Paulino, Treasurer Naomi Wei, Secretary Makayla Albert, and Class Representative Emma Gryzwinski turned their focus on organizing and preparing for their Junior Formal.

Bevere Bakehouse has been a gourmet cookie and cupcake producer based in Caldwell, NJ since May 5th of 2020. The Bakehouse functions through accounts on Facebook and Instagram with a following of over 1000 where bakers stand by for people to order batches of their ready-made cookies and other sweet treats. They feature flavors like Lemon blueberry cheesecake, Coffee Cake, and S’mores; but, what’s even sweeter is the baker behind it: Ariana Coniglione. 

After its winter hiatus, music staff and students are gearing up for the start of their award-winning marching band.

Administrators and teachers are taking steps to address concerns over student disengagement by getting stricter with its cell phone policy. Principal Dennis Williams shared that the school administration, in efforts with the central office and the superintendent, is working to strengthen language around cell phone use. The academic committee of the Board of Education is also involved in this discussion.

Five NHS students took part in a “hackathon" at the Nutley Public Library last Saturday. A hackathon is an event where people who enjoy coding compete to create an original design (from scratch) within a certain time frame. People participating in a hackathon are given a theme for their design. However, participants aren’t told the theme until they arrive at the event. 

As of late, members of the National Honors Society (NHS) have begun offering tutoring sessions to struggling students. Advisor Joseph Cremona explains, “The National Honor Society is a service organization…The members have to fulfill characteristics of its pillars, and one of the ways in which they can do so is by tutoring people, depending on their needs.” 

Craving a delicious dessert, such as a flavorful cake pop, or a strawberry covered in mouth-watering chocolate? Make sure to stop by 314 Washington Ave, the location of a new sweet shoppe that you simply can’t miss out on. The Sweet Life Cafe recently had a soft opening on February 12th through 14th, but it will be open permanently in a matter of days.

In an exciting new development for the students and staff, Ashleigh Norton has been given the position as a temporary guidance counselor, filling in for Victoria Lewis who is currently on maternity leave. Norton has been a guidance counselor for young people for ten years, although this is her first time working in a school. Before joining Nutley High, she worked at Plaid House, a group home that provides residential and supportive services to students with psychiatric and emotional needs.

This year, a welcome change arrived in the halls as Ashley Barnes stepped into her new role as vice principal.

The Nutley choir and band held their annual holiday concert at Saint Mary's Church on Friday, December 12th. It’s a tradition to go to St. Mary’s every year, and many students enjoyed the chance to perform in front of hundreds of audience members.