What an amazing week it has been! From celebrating academic excellence and student leadership to showcasing our Eagle pride during Homecoming Week, our students and staff have given us so much to be proud of.
We began our week celebrating the induction of 118 students into the Dr. Philip W. Heery Chapter of the National Honor Society! Membership recognizes excellence in scholarship, character, service, and leadership. With our newest inductees, EHTHS now proudly has 236 NHS members! Special thank you to Ms. Harris for organizing the evening.
On Thursday, EHTHS hosted students from Oakcrest, Cedar Creek, and Absegami for a Civics Summit in our High School Library. Students collaborated with New Jersey legislators on proposed changes to the NJ Civics Seal legislation, inspired by EHT's Principal's Award for Civic Engagement. Participants included representatives from Stockton University's Hughes Center, Rutgers, the League of Women Voters, Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan. It was an incredible opportunity for students to experience civic engagement firsthand. A special thank you to Mr. Martirone for organizing such an event!
Our Spirited Homecoming Week has brought tremendous energy to our building. Congratulations to the Class of 2030, who earned the most Spirit Week points with an impressive 500 points! Tonight, we will crown our Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of our football game against Cumberland Regional. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tonight's theme is Pink Out. Best of luck to all our nominees!
King Nominees: Lucas Santos, Daniel Corcoran, CJ Beswick, Daniel Svec, Sean Bishop, and Talik Jackson.
Our Homecoming Dance is tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, from 7:00–9:30 p.m. All students must arrive by 7:30 p.m. or they will not be permitted to enter the dance.
A huge thank you to our WINGS crew, Ms. Bell, Ms. Olenik, and Ms. Smith, for organizing another outstanding Pep Rally today. Thank you to Mr. Belinsky and Mr. Bell for emceeing and Mr. House and his crew for keeping the sound going. Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team for winning the coveted Spirit Stick!
Finally, mark your calendars for our annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the EHTHS main parking lot. Hosted by WINGS, this family-friendly event will feature music, games, contests, and Halloween fun! Admission is $5 per child or $10 per family with three or more children. To reserve your spot, email olenikd@eht.k12.nj.us.
Ms. Kelly Basdekis - 9th Grade Assist.ant Principal
Ms. Jacki Carugno - Principal
Dr. Megan Brown - 12th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Scott Migliore - 10th Grade Assistant Principal
#Day1
#Day1: Be an Upstander. Make Respect the Standard.
Our school is proud to continue our commitment to #Day1, an anti-bullying initiative created by the Tyler Clementi Foundation. #Day1 is designed to set clear expectations for how we treat one another and to empower students to help create a school community built on respect, inclusion, and accountability.
As part of #Day1, students are asked to take the Upstander Pledge, demonstrating their commitment to stand against bullying, harassment, humiliation, and other behaviors that cause harm to others.
Taking the pledge is more than simply agreeing to a set of words. It represents a commitment to put those words into action.
Throughout the school year, we ask our students to remember what it means to be an Upstander:
- Treat others with dignity and respect—even when you disagree.
- Do not participate in, encourage, or provide an audience for bullying or harmful behavior.
- Be mindful of your words, actions, social media posts, messages, and other online interactions.
- Speak up or seek help from a trusted adult when you witness someone being mistreated.
- Include rather than isolate, support rather than embarrass, and think about the impact your choices may have on others.
- Take responsibility for your behavior and make choices that contribute positively to our school community.
#Day1 doesn't end after Day 1. The pledge represents the behavioral standard we expect our students to carry with them every day—in our classrooms, hallways, activities, athletic events, online spaces, and throughout our community.
Be respectful. Be responsible. Be an Upstander. Every day.
We are excited to announce that the Egg Harbor Township School District is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform. This move brings all school, district, and classroom communication into one place, making it easier for staff to connect with families and for families to stay informed and engaged. Click on the image below for more information and training resources.
10/14/26 Financial Aid Night Auditorium 6pm-7:30pm
10/19 & 10/20 Senior Portrait Make-Ups Auditorium
10/21 Trunk or Treat Bus Lot 5-7pm
10/22 CIEE Study Abroad Fair Auditorium &;30am-2pm
10/22 Noche Latina Commons Area 6-9pm
10/22 Trunk or Treat (RAIN DATE)
10/26 Middle School Open House 6pm
AFJROTC Fundraiser
We are excited to announce our annual AFJROTC fundraiser at Egg Harbor Township High School! This year, we are selling tickets for $20.00 each. Funds raised will directly support our cadet activities and program initiatives.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Major Del Rio or SMSgt Valentine. Please note that the cutoff date for purchasing tickets is October 9, 2026.
The drawing for prizes will take place on October 18, 2026.
Thank you for supporting our cadets and the AFJROTC program!
Best regards,
Egg Harbor Township High School AFJROTC
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
CTE
Our PACE Patient Care Tech students are officially in their uniforms! Ready to learn, grow, and prepare for careers in healthcare!
AP Gov Goes to Philly
Last week AP Government students visited the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Students explored the ideas, debates, and compromises that shaped our government-and considered how the Constitution continues to influence the rights, responsibilities, and political debates of Americans today.
AP African American Studies
Proud of our AP African American Studies students at EHT for bringing the Griot Showcase to life! Stepping into the role of West Africa's storytellers and keepers of history, they shared their research through spoken word, performance, and oral tradition. Their creativity and courage reminded us all that history lives in the voices that carry it forward.
Civic Summit
Civics Summit: Yesterday, we hosted
students from Oakcrest, Cedar Creek, and Absegami to work alongside New Jersey lawmakers Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan, Senator Vince Polistina, and Senator Andy Kim to examine and propose improvements to the NJ Civics Seal legislation. We were joined by the Hughes Policy Center, Rutgers University, and the League of Women Voters. Thank you, Mr. Martirone and #APGov for organizing the event, we hope all students left inspired and with the belief that that their voices can help shape their future.
Academy of Law and Business (ALAB)
Our Academy of Law and Business (ALAB) students enjoyed a field trip to Stockton University yesterday! Great opportunities for our students to explore college options and learn more about their future!
🎃👻 Fashion I Gets into Spirit Week at EHTHS! 🧙♀️🕸️
Mrs. Tucci’s Fashion I students embraced the Halloween spirit as they dressed a mannequin in a bewitching costume! 🎃 From creative styling to festive fashion details, our students put their imagination, creativity, and design skills to work to create a spooktacular look. 🖤🧡
We love seeing our EHTHS Eagles show their school spirit while bringing fashion and creativity to life! 🦅✨
Great job, future fashion designers! 🎃👗🕷️
CLIMATE AND CULTURE
STAFFULTY OF THE MONTH
We want to honor a staff member for September. Here is our winner:
Kevin Murphy
Kevin has gone out of his way to share and collaborate with me. Although we're not in an assigned PLT, Kevin's eagerness to help me keep the AP Research program going is a testament to his character and integrity as an educator. I am grateful to call him a mentor and a colleague.
Policy 5516- Remotely Activating Communication Devices and Electronic Devices
As we begin the new school year, we would like to take a moment to remind the school community of our district’s no cell phone policy during the school day. This decision was made with one clear purpose: to keep our students focused on learning, socializing face-to-face, and fully engaging in the classroom experience.
COMMUNITY PRIDE
EHT Ed Foundation Fundraiser
You can win season tickets!
Marty and Charlie Return
We are excited for Marty and Charlie to start their school year at the HS next week!
World Language Bilingual Coordinators
Need help communicating with parents? No worries, the World Languages Department is here to support you! Our bilingual coordinators are available to assist with communication in Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi to ensure that every family stays informed and connected. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the coordinators listed on the attached flyer if you need assistance. Additionally, if you have any questions about reaching out to parents in any language, don't hesitate to reach out and ask Dr. Schreiner. ParentSquare will be a huge resource for us, but sometimes there are situations where you just want/need someone to communicate with a family for you.
PARENT RESOURCES
IC PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION
What if I forgot my Infinite Campus Parent Portal username and password?If you've forgotten your username or password, it can be reset online. Visit http://mvnt.us/m1189271 to check your account status.
What if I do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account?Send an email to icportal@eht.k12.nj.us with the parent/guardian full name, students full name, students school and grade level, students birthdate, home and/or cell number and the parent/guardians email address.
Infinite Campus Self-Help Video
INFINITE CAMPUS
Do you need an EHT Parent Portal account?
Do you have access to log-in?
Not sure how to request a Parent Portal account?
Follow the easy steps outlined in this video. Check out this short video to learn how to request an account.https://youtu.be/bL1Qqs8sNm4
Food Service Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Welcome back! We hope you and your family had a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. As we prepare for the new school year, enclosed are the forms and instructions needed to complete the Federal & State School Breakfast, Lunch, and Summer EBT application.
Please remember that only one application should be completed per household, listing all family members. Foster children require a separate application. Families also have the option to apply online at www.myschoolapps.com.
The expansion of the Working Class Families' Anti-Hunger Act has increased the income eligibility guidelines, allowing more families to qualify for meal benefits. To ensure your child's meal benefit status is in place for the first day of school, please submit your application online or return the completed paper application as soon as possible, preferably before the first day of school.
Paper applications for school meals and Summer EBT should be mailed to:
Egg Harbor Township School District
Attention: Kristin Doherty, Determining Official
Alder Avenue Middle School
25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Our MySchoolApps online application is now available for the 2026-2027 school year. We encourage all families to complete their application today.
Please note that any outstanding meal charges or credit balances from previous school years will carry over into the 2026-2027 school year. Families can manage student meal accounts through www.myschoolbucks.com using Heartland's online payment system. This service allows you to:
Make meal account deposits
View account activity and purchases
Monitor spending
Set up low-balance email reminders
To help avoid negative balances, we recommend maintaining at least a two-week meal balance in your child's account. If you do not wish for your child to purchase snacks using their meal account, please send a written note to your school's cafeteria.
Please remember that all negative meal balances are the responsibility of the parent or guardian. If your child's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals changes after October 14, 2026, you will be responsible for any meal charges incurred after that date.
If your child has a food allergy or requires a dietary accommodation, please provide a physician's note to your school's cafeteria. The information will be entered into our system to help ensure your child's dietary needs are met and will be available to cafeteria staff each time your child makes a purchase.
If you have any questions regarding the meal application process, the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program, or Summer EBT, please contact Kristin Doherty in the Food Service Office at 609-383-1464.
School breakfast will begin on September 8th and will be available free of charge to all students.
Thank you for your continued support of Egg Harbor Township Dining Services. We look forward to serving your children healthy, nutritious meals throughout the school year.
School Meals Application
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to complete the School Meals and Summer EBT application. Completing the application helps ensure that your family receives all of the benefits and assistance you may be eligible for. Even if you have completed an application last year, please make sure to submit a new application for the upcoming 26-27 school year.
Please see the video link below for instructions on how to complete the application.
