Dear EHTHS Families,

It has been a busy week here at EHTHS! We have exciting news to share about the accomplishments of our students and events happening around the school.

We are proud to announce that Tessa Palumbo, a Sophomore in AP Government, represented EHTHS and the State of New Jersey last weekend in Washington, D.C. Tessa was selected out of 500 applicants, joining 34 other talented high school students from across the country to participate in the iCivics Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship (ECYF). This yearlong fellowship helps students develop leadership and communication skills while researching how civic education can become more equitable across the U.S. Tessa’s fellowship started in August and will continue through the 2024-25 school year, including workshops and lectures with experts in the field. We’re incredibly proud of Tessa and wish her the best!

Last Friday night, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Hispanohablantes Program at EHTHS. Over 200 people attended the celebration in the high school’s lower cafeteria. The Hispanohablantes Program is a specialized Spanish course for native Spanish speakers, designed to improve literacy, much like English classes for English-speaking students. The program, which started in 1998 with only 26 students, now serves over 425 students from 5th to 12th grade. We were honored to have alumni from all the program’s years, including several who were featured speakers. Special recognition was given to Mr. Obed Pérez, a dedicated Hispanohablantes teacher for 20 years and to Yamillei Socorro, a beloved former teacher who passed away in 2015. Her children were presented with flowers in her memory. The event closed with a beautiful dance performance by 9th-grade students to "La Pollera Colorá," a traditional Colombian Cumbia. It was a wonderful evening.

Hey Seniors! Don’t forget to regularly check the Guidance Website’s Scholarship Link for updates on scholarship opportunities. Notifications will be sent via the Scoir platform to student emails. Make sure your student is registered with Scoir or checks the scholarship spreadsheet regularly.

On Wednesday, we also took a moment this week to honor our amazing custodial staff on National Custodial Day. We are grateful for the hard work they put in every day to keep our school clean and safe. We also celebrated our tennis and volleyball seniors this week! A big congratulations to them for all of their accomplishments and best of luck to those who will continue to play next year at the collegiate level.

On the activity front, the EHT Hiking Club recently completed a four-mile hike through the rugged terrain of Belleplain State Forest. With 40 hikers exploring creeks, tall pines, and Lake Nummy, it was a perfect day for outdoor adventures. Students learned to spot trail markers and even searched for the bright orange "Chicken of the Woods" fungus.

Our students were fortunate to take part in some field trips this week. Mr. Bell took his AP and Honors African American Studies students to the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cape May, where they learned about New Jersey’s role in the Underground Railroad. Our science students were also treated to a unique experience aboard Atlantic City Cruises on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday to explore the beach, dune structure, and salt marshes, connecting their learning to coastal resiliency and wildlife. Special thank you to Ms. Delaney and Ms. Reilly for writing the grant to make this opportunity possible.

Next week, ticket sales for our Halloween-themed Homecoming Dance begin! Tickets are $10 each and will be sold in the cafeteria during lunches. Senior ticket sales begin on 10/7, juniors on 10/9, sophomores on 10/14, and freshmen on 10/16. Get your tickets early—sales are first come, first served! Mr. Bell and Student Council have been working hard to ensure the students will have a spooky fun night.

Also next week, our National Anthem Project will take place under the direction of Dr. Kadetsky. Join us at the football game on Thursday night against Mainland as our choir students, alongside students from grades 3–8, proudly sing the National Anthem at the start of the game, which begins at 6 p.m.

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we are focusing on Respect as part of our Stand Tall, Fly High – Say No to Bullying campaign. Events include:

• 10/7-10/11: Week of Respect – We ask students and staff to wear blue on Monday to raise awareness for bullying prevention.

• Daily themes include Mindful Monday, Talk it Out Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, and Friendship Friday.

• On 10/11, Ms. Barnes and Ms. DiMattia will host an assembly for 9th and 10th graders with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office focusing on decision-making, internet safety, and cyberbullying.

Finally, don't forget to sign up for the Tyler Wechsler Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, October 13. Visit https://www.tylerwechslerfoundation.com/ for more information.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Carugno

L to R - Mr. Biggins (12th Grade VP), Mr. Preim (11th Grade VP), Ms. Carugno (HS Principal), Ms. Scarano (10th Grade VP), and Ms. Perone (9th Grade VP)

We are excited to share that Egg Harbor Township High School has been ranked as the Best Public High School in Atlantic County by Niche! This is an incredible achievement that reflects the hard work, dedication, and spirit of our students, staff, and families. We would like to sincerely thank our families, students, and staff for your continued support in making EHTHS a place where excellence SOARS. We are so proud of how far we’ve come, but we know there is always more to achieve. Together, we will continue our legacy of success!!

2024-2025 Daily Rotating Schedule

2024-2025 Daily Bell Schedule

2024-2025 Half Day Bell Schedule

2024-2025 Delayed Opening Bell Schedule

2024-2025 Regular Bell Schedule AM/PM Senior Option

2024-2025 Half Day Bell Schedule AM/PM Senior Option

2024-2025 Delayed Opening Bell Schedule AM/PM Senior Option

October 10 National Anthem Project Silver Eagle Stadium 6pm

October 16 Dual Credit College Info Night Auditorium 6pm-7:30pm

October 20 EHTHS Renaissance Trunk or Treat 10am-Noon

October 23 ABBREVIATED DAY (Students Only - Staff PD)

October 26 Homecoming Dance EHTHS Gym 5pm-10pm

October 29 Noche Latina EHTHS Commons 6pm-9pm

Congratulations to our EHTHS Silver Eagle Band who finished first in their division (by default as the only group 4 band present).

We are proud that EHT’s score of 83.2, with their 2024 AI inspired show, The Dream Machine was the highest of all 12 bands present at the Shawnee HS competition!

Congratulations to all of our students on a successful show and also to our Band Director, Mr. Matt Wyckoff and his instructional and design staff: Mr. Spatz, Mrs. Donchey, Mr. Tinsley, Mr. Crafts, Mr. Belskis, Mr. Sutton, Ms. Gorham, Mr. Aponte, Ms. Gosevska, Mr. Marquez, Ms. Burg & Mr. Junker.

A very special THANK YOU as always, to our EHTHS, Band Boosters, and our EHT Schools - Transportation department for all they do to support our students’ endeavors!

Good luck next weekend as the Band travels to the Marine Corps Invitational at Navy Marine Stadium in Annapolis MD!

On Tuesday, Mr. Bell took his AP and Honors African American Studies students to the Harriet Tubman museum in Cape May. The students learned about New Jersey's role in the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman's time in south Jersey.

EHT High School Library is under construction! New carpet and some new shelving are giving us a brand new look. We are working to get the books back on the shelves and to open for the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more updates!

Here are some of your favorite Social Studies teachers and students during last week’s spirit week. We’re looking forward to the week ahead!

Hello all. September is Deaf Awareness month. I thought it would be nice to include some Deaf Awareness info in our schools' newsletters throughout the month of September. Not sure exactly how you'd want to do it, so I'm starting out by sharing these slides with facts about deafness, tips on how to communicate with deaf friends, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me.

TO ORDER UNDERCLASS PICTURES GO TO:
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and enter your school login code: 50EG

TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE GO TO:
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OR CALL: 908.964.3040

TO SCHEDULE SENIOR PORTRAITS GO TO:
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Enter your Last Name as your username and Student ID# as your password to login and schedule.

TO VIEW AND PURCHASE SPORTS/EVENT PHOTOS GO TO:
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The High School will be continuing with this bullying-prevention program for this school year!

#DAY1--a staff and student-led philosophy that will serve to foster a building-wide atmosphere of kindness and inclusion.

This program was started a few years ago in Bergen County by the Tyler Clementi Foundation and has gained momentum throughout the state and country for use in schools, community groups, workplaces, and sports teams.

The premise is simple: the adults in the building make a “declaration statement” about behavior that is expected, as well as behavior that is unacceptable, and we all pledge to conduct ourselves accordingly. This includes seeking help when we witness unacceptable behavior occurring.

This notion is called being an #Upstander. Hit "play" below and see for yourself! 🤩

Has your student taken their #Upstander Pledge yet?!?

Have them sign into their school account and click here! 😊

UPSTANDER PLEDGE

If you'd like more information on #Day1, please go to: https://tylerclementi.org/day1/

More than 200 people packed the lower cafeteria at the High School on Friday, September 27th to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Hispanohablantes program. The Hispanohablantes program is a Spanish course for students who already speak Spanish. Much like English-speaking students take English classes every year in school to improve their literacy skills in English, Spanish-speakers do the same in the Hispanohablantes program. Back in 1998-1999, the first year of the program, there were just 26 students in two sections at the High School. Now, 25 years later, more than 425 students are in the Hispanohablantes program between 5th and 12th grade. Alumni from the early years of the program all the way through the class of 2024 came out for the celebration and several were featured speakers.

Hispanohablantes teachers past and present were recognized for their passion and dedication to their students. In particular, Mr. Obed Pérez, High School Hispanohablantes teacher, was presented with a plaque recognizing his professionalism and dedication to the Hispanohablantes program for the past 20 years. The impact and legacy of Hispanohablantes teacher, Yamillei Socorro, who passed away in 2015 was recognized during the celebration. Her two children, Yellian and Yadelis, were presented with a bouquet of flowers in their mother’s name.

Finally, 9th grade students in Hispanohablantes performed a dance to La Pollera Colorá,a traditional Colombian Cumbia, to the delight of parents and the rest of the audience. A good time was had by all.

The School Store is now online and open for business! Check out "The Nest @ EHTHS" to get all your #ehtpride gear. For a limited time, get FREE local delivery to EHT for any size order. Check out their online store at http://shopthenesteht.com

EAGLE GREENERY NEWSLETTER

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In an effort to raise information and awareness about the use of opiates and it's potential consequences among athletes, Join Together Atlantic County (JTAC) has developed a series of informational videos for students, parents, educators and coaches. Please click below and take a few moments to review this important information:

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.

NFINITE 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

The EHT IT Department and Professional Development Committee have teamed up to bring an all-in-one Education Technology website for students, faculty, and families. Visit the website here: https://ehtedtech.weebly.com/

• USE OF GOOGLE CALENDAR to BOOK APPTS. w/ STAFF: Students can book one-on-one appointments with counselors, CST/YST members, or even their classroom teachers. Here is a brief tutorial on how to book appointments in Google Calendar with staff appointment slots: https://youtu.be/-SJFfya0WGo
• GOOGLE CLASSROOM: VIDEO RESOURCE: Need help joining your Google Classroom? This video explains how to find your EHT School District Google Classroom codes and how to add or "join" an active Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvUOJKkh3k&feature=youtu.be
  
• GOOGLE MEET & GOOGLE CLASSROOM: For students looking to join their class for a live Google Meet session, this is a step by step of video of how to lactate and join the Meet from Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=i6lgBOh1YpU&feature=youtu.be
  
• ACCESSING STUDENT EMAIL (GRADES 6-12): Egg Harbor Township School District now offers an internal email address for students in grades 6-12. This video will demonstrate how to access student email from the district website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVutLPNRs9I&feature=youtu.be
  
• BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR REMOTE LEARNING: This video offers some basic troubleshooting tips for those using a Chromebook or their own device in the virtual environment: http://mvnt.us/m1154434
  
• GOOGLE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Google for Education has a resource for parents/guardians to learn and navigate the Google Tools. Take a look at this pdf and click on the embedded links for tutorials and more: http://mvnt.us/m1112980

Need help joining your Google Classroom? This video explains how to find your EHT School District Google Classroom codes and how to add or "join" an active Google Classroom. #ehtpride #ehtstrong #ehtready https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvUOJKkh3k&feature=youtu.be

Everything you need (and more) regarding EHT Athletics may be found at EHTNJAthletics.com - Schedules, Contact Information, Forms, etc.

• All registrations for EHT Athletic programs must be completed online through the Family ID Program.
  

• Physical Exams
  

• All Exams must be submitted digitally though your online registration.
  

• No hard copies, emails or faxes will be accepted.
  

• Re-Cert packets and COVID Forms are now part of the registration question/process. No hard copies needed.
  
• For Help on uploading your exam – Click here
  

• Registration Dates
  

• Please review the appropriate registration dates for your interested season found on the registration page. Registration for winter sports will open on September 15, 2022.
  
• You do not need a physical to register, but must have an exam uploaded seven days prior to your first tryout.
  

ATHLETICS

Mr. Kevin Rutledge

Supervisor of Athletics and Activities

Telephone: (609) 653-0100 ext 1662

rutledgek@eht.k12.nj.us

Website: eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 24 High School Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-653-0100