High School Weekly Round-up |
Good Afternoon EHTHS Families, We had another great week at EHTHS, filled with student accomplishments and opportunities for learning beyond the classroom! As we head into another busy week, we have several exciting events coming up that we hope our families will be part of.
Special congratulations to senior Uchenna Uduma who was selected as one of only 85 commended poets for the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award. This is an international poetry competition recognized as one of the most prestigious awards of its kind. With nearly 11,000 entries submitted this year, his ranking among the top 100 poets is an outstanding achievement. Great job Uchenna!
Learning was extended beyond the classroom this week as Mr. Lare's Microeconomics class traveled to Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia to explore supply and demand in a real-world marketplace. Students observed pricing, compared products, and collected information that they will use for an upcoming class project. This was a tremendous opportunity to see economics in action!
We would also like to wish our EHTHS Marching Band the best of luck as they host the USBands Competition this Saturday evening. We encourage our families and community to come out to the stadium and support our talented students as they perform and showcase all of their hard work.
Last call for senior portraits! Attention seniors! Lors Photography will be here on Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. To schedule your appointment, visit www.lorsstudio.com and click on "Seniors." Log in using your last name as your username and your student ID number as your password. Once logged in, follow the directions to select your appointment time. Please arrive at the auditorium on time and ready for your portrait.
Trunk or Treat is almost here! Join us on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the EHTHS main parking lot for an evening of Halloween fun! Hosted by our WINGS program, this family-friendly event will feature music, games, contests, and plenty of Halloween excitement. Admission is $5 per child or $10 per family with three or more children. We look forward to seeing our families and little trick-or-treaters!
Finally, we are also excited to invite all EHT families to Noche de Padres (Parents' Night) on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. at EHTHS. This special evening is an opportunity for our Spanish-speaking families to connect with our school community. The entire event will be conducted in Spanish and a free light dinner, childcare, and a special gift for every family will be provided. A special thank you to the Egg Harbor Township Education Association for sponsoring this event.
Have a great weekend! Ms. Carugno
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Mr. Craig Kahn - 11th Grade Assistant Principal 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
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#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.
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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. |
10/19 & 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 |
Our Academy of Law and Business (ALAB) 12th grade students attended the Beyond Business Card Chamber of Commerce event hosted by EHT Schools this month! A great opportunity for our students to connect with local businesses and gain valuable networking experience! |
The 9th Annual EHTNJ Schools - Egg Harbor Township School District National Anthem Project (NAP 9.0) was another HUGE success as over 600 musicians representing every band, choir & orchestra from grades 3-12 opened 2026 homecoming with what we believe to be, once again, the largest rendition of The SSB at a NJ scholastic sporting event!
Congratulations to our 2026 honored conductor - EHTHS Jazz Band Director, Mr. @David Milnes who is celebrating his 21st year of teaching!
Thank you and congrats also to the following directors and their ensembles...
Representing our elementary schools:
The Davenport Singers, under the direction of Ms. Marissa Weatherby, with the assistance of Principal Mrs. Latiya White and Assistant Principal Dr. Bruce Singer.
The Slaybaugh Singers, under the direction of Ms. Kimmy Speers.
The Miller School Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Missy Schenck.
Representing our middle schools:
The Alder Avenue Middle School Choir, Band, and Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Marc Spatz, Mrs. Marissa Weatherby, Dr. Kate Wyatt, and Mrs. Dawn Donchey.
The Fernwood Avenue Chorus, Band, and Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Matthew Guerassio, Dr. Kate Wyatt, and Mr. Marc Spatz.
Representing Egg Harbor Township High School:
The EHTHS Band and Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Matt Wyckoff.
The EHTHS Choir, under the direction of Mr. Richard Tinsley
The EHTHS Varsity Cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach Denise Steet!
Finally THANK YOU to our #EHTNJ Schools - Athletic Department, and our AD Mr. Rutledge, District Administration and volunteer teacher chaperones for always supporting this display of our #ehtpride! |
Mr. Lare’s Microeconomics class visited Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia along with Mr. Walter to study supply and demand in a real-world marketplace. Students took note of the prices of certain products in order to use them in a project! |
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. |
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. |
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You can win season tickets! |
We are excited for Marty and Charlie to start their school year at the HS next week! |
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. |
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. |
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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?
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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.
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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.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the application and for helping us make sure our students have access to the resources they need |
Egg Harbor Township High School
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