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.

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. 

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.

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.