Welcome to the Roxbury Recap, where we keep you in the loop with all things Roxbury!
Fundraisers:
- Roxbury High School Cheer is hosting a Calendar Raffle. Support your RHS Cheerleaders & win big!
When: Drawings every Sunday at 4:00 PM from Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 2025
Where: Winners announced on Instagram: @RoxburyHSCheer
Tickets: Just $10 each – and every ticket stays in for all drawings, so you can win more than once!
✔ Winners will be contacted via email or by the cheerleader they supported
✔ You do not need to be present to win
✨ All proceeds benefit RHS Cheerleading ✨
Contact a Roxbury HS cheerleader or email [email protected] to get your tickets today before they sell out!
Roxbury Boys soccer is hosting a mum sale for $6.99 at Roxbury Garden Center that started 9/12 and is ending 10/5
Go to @roxburyhsboyssoccer on IG for more info!
School Events:
- October 10th from 5-7 PM, Student Council will be hosting a Homecoming Carnival & Tailgate! It will be on the path to the football field. Let’s make our homecoming night one to remember!
- GAME DAY SPIRIT WEAR THEMES
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- 10/10: Neon Out
- 10/17: Black Out ◼️
- DIG PINK IS BACK ON 10/15!
- Schedule of Games:Freshman @ 4:00 PM
JV to follow
Varsity to follow
The snack stand will be open with pizza, Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, hot pretzels, Gatorade, and water available for purchase. All proceeds will go toward The Coach Nagy Scholarship FundCome out, wear pink, and cheer on our teams while supporting a great cause!
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- If the weather has you down this weekend, come check out Roxbotix competing in RoboCon 2025 at the Bridgewater Mall. They will be competing against 24 other FRC teams with last year’s robots and equipment. Additionally, there will be numerous STEM activities for the public. Saturday’s qualification matches start at 10:00 am and continue until 7 pm with various breaks. Sunday’s playoff matches start at noon and run until 5 pm. Stop by their pit, and they will show you their robot as well as around their event!
Miscellaneous:
- 10/6 – Spirit Week will be held on the week of October 6th:
- Monday: PJ Day
- Tuesday: Twin Day
- Wednesday: Jersey Day
- Thursday: Adam Sandler Day
- Friday: Pink/Neon Day
- Now – Oct. 31st: The 2025-2026 yearbook is now on sale until October 31st! After the 31st of October, the book will stay at a consistent price until the day of distribution in June. Don’t delay, it has sold out year after year!
- Orders can be placed at www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 13809 or over the phone at: 866-287-3096. Any questions, please email: Mr. Schilling ([email protected]) or Mrs. Zengel ([email protected])
September 30th is Microcephaly Awareness Day Microcephaly is a neurological disorder where a child’s head circumference is smaller than normal at birth. It can be diagnosed before or after birth and may cause lifelong neurological challenges ranging from mild to severe.On September 30th, wear yellow to raise awareness and show support for all those living with microcephaly, including one of our very own Roxbury Gael’s sisters, Summer, who is 12 years old and is our warrior ☀️
Cross Country:
- (10/4) @ Holmdel Park
Field Hockey:
- (10/3) vs Morristown
Football:
- (10/4) @ Chatham
Gymnastics:
- (9/29) vs. Ridgewood L
Boys Soccer:
- (10/1) vs Mendham L
Girls Tennis:
- (9/29) @ Basking Ridge L
Girls Tennis:
- (9/29) vs. Mount Olive L
- (9/30) States @ Morris Hills L
- (10/1) @ Randolph W
- (10/3) vs. Lenape Valley L
Volleyball:
- Dig Pink Night is taking place on 10/15! Freshman play at 4 pm, JV follows approximately 5:30 pm, Varsity follows approximately 7 pm. There will be a ceremony before the varsity match. Come out and fight against breast cancer!
- (9/29) @ West Morris Central L
- (10/1) @ Hackettstown W
Theater:
- Roxbury High School Performing Arts Presents: “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
- Join us for this heartwarming and fun musical based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
- Show Dates:
- Thursday, October 30 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 1 – 7:00 PM
- Get your tickets at You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Ticket links
- Don’t miss the chance to see this talented cast bring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends to life on stage!
Music:
- The Roxbury Performing Arts Department is thrilled to present its annual Broadway Night on October 16th at 7 pm! This performance will take place in the RHS Auditorium. This student-run performance showcases a variety of songs from Broadway Hits and movie musicals. Admission is free; however, they will be accepting donations at the door. The Night will end with the announcement of the spring musical!
Top 10 Songs of the Week (Spotify):
- Golden: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUN, REI AMI, Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
- back to friends: sombr
- Your Idol: Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
- Soda Pop: Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
- Ordinary: Alex Warren
- How It’s Done: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUN, REI AMI, Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
- Man I need: Olivia Dean
- When Did You Get Hot?: Sabrina Carpenter
- What It Sounds Like: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUN, REI AMI, Kpop Demon Hunters Cast
- Tears: Sabrina Carpenter
Netflix Top 10 Movies:
- “Ruth & Boaz”
- “10 Things I Hate About You”
- “Karate Kid: Legends”
- “KPop Demon Hunters”
- “Sweet Home Alabama”
- “San Andreas”
- “KPop Demon Hunters – Sing-Along”
- “The Wrong Paris”
- “Shrek”
- “Ice Road: Vengeance”
Netflix Top 10 Shows:
- “Black Rabbit”
- “Wayward”
- “Beauty in Black”
- “Wednesday”
- “Doc”
- “House of Guinness”
- “Adolescence”
- “Billionaires’ Bunker”
- “The Great British Baking Show”
- “Mafia”
- The Lit Mag: Roxbury’s Literary Magazine Club is looking for new writers! Please see Mrs. Kalodner in M213 or email her at [email protected] if you are interested in joining.
- The Roxbury Review: The Roxbury Review is looking for new contributors. Please join us for our First Interest Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th. You can also join our Google Classroom page with this code: 7mm4ltu
- Environmental Club: Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in G161. They present on current environmental topics, work in the front garden, host guest speakers, create bulletin boards, make environmentally friendly crafts, and host open discussions. Advisors: Mrs. Dunn & Ms. Fagan.
- Model UN: Meets every other Wednesday in N224. Their first competition will be at Seton Hall University on February 7th and 8th! Google Classroom Code: t2de6sf.
- Roxbury HOSA: HOSA is an international student organization to promote career opportunities in the health care Industry to help train future leaders and improve health care worldwide. Members study specific healthcare-related subjects before attending regional, and even state or national competitions, possibly even making it to the International Leadership Conference, where their medical knowledge is tested on an International scale. Our club is great for those interested in medicine and STEM, and is also a great club to put on college transcripts! Google Classroom Code: Jhgq72g.
- JSA: The Mission of JSA is to strengthen American democracy by educating and preparing high school students for lifelong involvement and responsible leadership in a democratic society. They are a nonpartisan, student-led organization with the mission of fostering civic engagement among high schoolers through regular debates, local events, information about current events, and activism and volunteering opportunities. They provide students with a platform to voice their opinions and engage in meaningful discussions. Through our activities, they hope that students will develop their own unique and informed worldviews and create change.
- Varsity R: Meeting once a week in the gymYearbook Club: Meeting every other Tuesday in room H171 at 2:15.
- Model UN: Meeting every other Wednesday in room N224.
Our 9/29 Teacher of the Week is Mrs. Wassmer!
Mrs. Wassmer is a Special Education teacher at Roxbury High School. She has been teaching here for 9 years and is the advisor of The Interact Club. She majored in Education at William Patterson University during her undergrad and later received her Master’s Degree from Centenary University.
“I’m obsessed with summer and love to read, especially on the beach! I love my dog and decorating homes. What I enjoy about teaching: getting to know and love my students and forming close relationships,
while also watching my students succeed! Thanks so much!” – Mrs. Wassmer
“Don’t let the shadows of yesterday spoil the sunshine of tomorrow. Live for today” — Nandina Morris
“I had Mrs. Wassmer sophomore, junior, and senior year. She is such an outstanding teacher. She is a great listener and always there when I need her help.” – Holly Johnston, Senior
“Mrs. Wassmer is very helpful, and you can go to her when you need her. I had Mrs. Wassmer sophomore and junior year; she supported me and enabled me to become a better writer.” – Amaya Rosario, Senior
“I had the pleasure of co-teaching with Mrs. Wassmer for two years, and I feel so fortunate to have had that opportunity. She is hardworking & dedicated, and her passion for helping students is inspiring. Mrs. Wassmer is beloved by many students and teachers, making her very deserving of this award!” -Mrs. Santoro, English
Congratulations to Mrs. Wassmer, our 9/29 Teacher of the Week!
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