Dear EHTHS Families and Staff,
As our school year draws to a close, our students' activities and accomplishments are at an all-time high.
Many of our classes are taking advantage of the beautiful weather to embark on field trips. Our Oceanography classes ventured to the West Atlantic City portion of EHT for some hands-on ocean science! Students collected amazing specimens like pufferfish, seahorses, and sea cucumbers, while observing countless other marine flora and fauna. They also explored local sediments, plankton, seawater chemistry, weather conditions, coastal features, and the maritime history of Lakes Bay. It was a fantastic adventure that brought learning to life in the field!
Our Honors and AP US History II students continued the yearly tradition of visiting Washington, D.C. Mr. Kristeller and Ms. Quinn led over 150 students on a tour of our nation’s capital, highlighting many monuments on the National Mall and exploring the Smithsonian Museum of American History. It was an educational and enjoyable trip for all involved.
AP Environmental Science students visited the Cape May Point Science Center as their final project for the Resilient Schools Consortium with neighboring schools. They engaged in various activities, including constructing sand dunes to protect homes from erosion, creating climate art, and collaborating with Wildwood High School students on coastline redesign. They also learned about horseshoe crabs and shared videos identifying local climate issues. Thank you to New Jersey Audubon for facilitating this trip.
Our students were fortunate to attend the 5 County Teen Summit at Stockton University this week. Their focus was on Resiliency and Emotional Intelligence. Our students truly enjoy interacting with other South Jersey students and discussing issues relevant to them.
Special congratulations to Easton Dilks, Farhan Labib, John Lazos, Demi Lu, and Jaimin Trivedi, who will be participating in the FAA's Monthly Aviation Mentor Program. These students will attend monthly meetings from September to February focused on aviation and future careers.
A big shout-out to our Key Club members who participated in the Relay for Life through the EHT PAL program. Many members dedicated over 10 hours to help set up and clean up. It was heartening to see them engaging with younger children, especially those affected by cancer. We are very proud of their efforts at this event.
Ms. Leo and her students shared their Words of Wisdom Day, where Philosophy students used the Socratic Method to engage in philosophical conversations with preschoolers, Miller students, and elderly residents from Somers Place. They concluded the day with a cleanup and lunch in Ocean City, making it a heartwarming and eye-opening experience for everyone involved.
Congratulations to Ms. Lambert and Ms. Townsel, who were celebrated as the Teacher and Educational Service Professional of the Year at the Atlantic County luncheon held at the Carriage House in Galloway.
Our Fine and Performing Arts department showcased their talent at the EHTHS Spring Choir Concert, “Melodic Melodies.” The incredible vocalists delivered an outstanding performance, thanks to the efforts of choral director Mr. Tinsley, co-director Ms. Bagliani, and collaborative pianist Mr. Milnes.
Our Unified team participated in a regional track meet on Wednesday, competing against athletes from various high schools. They did an amazing job. The heart and soul of our students is truly admirable. You can read more about the event by clicking the following link: Unified Track Meet Article. On Thursday, our Adaptive PE students participated in a competitive kickball game at the Field of Dreams in Absecon, with special thanks to Absecon PD for being the designated pitchers.
The girls' track and field team excelled at the CAL Championship. Amari Pinkett is the CAL Champion in the 400 meters and a Back-to-Back Champion in the 400 hurdles, achieving personal records in both events. Congratulations to all the athletes who placed and achieved personal records. The team now sets their sights on the NJSIAA Sectional Championship this weekend. Congratulations to golfer, Juliana Duggan, for earning the title of CAL Female Golf Champion for the second year in a row. Softball has also done it again as they blanked St. Joe in a 1-0 win to make it a 3-peat as CAL Champions!
Best of luck to the Crew team this weekend as they compete in Nationals in Camden at the Cooper River and to the Softball team as they take on Southern Regional at home on Friday at 2 p.m. for Round 2 of the NJSIAA playoffs. Next Wednesday, Baseball will play at Kingsway and Boys Volleyball will play at Southern Regional. Please head to a game to support our teams.
Today, we hosted our annual Mock Car Crash assembly for seniors, coordinated with AtlantiCare EMS, New Jersey State Police, Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, Egg Harbor Township Emergency Services, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, and Atlantic County Medical Examiner's Office. The assembly serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers and consequences of unsafe driving behaviors.
Next week is packed with activities. On Tuesday, seniors who signed up for Great Adventure will enjoy a thrilling day on the rides. On Wednesday, we will honor students who have maintained a 90 or above average with our Academic Achievement Breakfast. Thursday will follow an abbreviated day schedule for the prom. Prom attendees must be present for all classes on Thursday; early sign-outs and late arrivals are not permitted. Students who are not present for the full day will not be permitted to attend the prom. Our Red Carpet event will be held from 4 - 5 p.m. at the high school, with the prom starting at 6 p.m. at Harrah’s Conference Center in Atlantic City. Students must arrive by 7:00 p.m. or they will not be admitted.
Planning for next year is underway. Senior portraits will be taken at the high school by Lors Photography from July 15 - 18 and 22 - 25. More information will be provided soon, but please mark your calendars.
EHT Girls' Basketball Camp registration is open for girls entering grades 3-8. The camp will be held from July 15-18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the high school. Please click on the following link to register: Basketball Camp Registration.
Finally, the Egg Harbor Township School District will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Please take this opportunity to reflect and express gratitude to those who have served our country. Let us honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Carugno
