Welcome to the Roxbury Recap, where we keep you in the loop with all things Roxbury!

Awards & Accolades: 

• 10/9: The Academic Excellence Award Night was held on Thursday, October 9th, at 7 pm in the auditorium. 

• 10/20: The Tri-M Induction Ceremony will be held on Monday, October 20th, at 7 pm.

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!

• 10/10: National Honor Society is hosting a canned food drive on October 10th at today’s Homecoming Carnival! Items needed are canned food, canned fruits and vegetables, and instant meals. Please bring these items to their booth between 3:30 and 7:30 pm.

School Events:

• 10/10: 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! The seniors will meet the kindergarteners at the 50-yard line before the game at 6:15!
  • GAME DAY SPIRIT WEAR THEMES
    • 10/10: Neon Out
    • 10/17: Black Out ◼️
    • DIG PINK IS 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!

• 10/16: 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 features a diverse selection 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!

• 10/20: There will be a Fall College Fair with over 60 schools in the Gym on Monday, October 20th, from 10:15 am to 12:00 pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about colleges from around the U.S., the programs they offer, and their admissions information. Be sure to check in with your teacher before stopping by the fair.

• 10/23: Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 23rd at 7 pm in the RHS auditorium.

• 10/28: Senior Picture retakes will be held on Tuesday, October 18th during the school day.

• 11/14: The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in the auxiliary gym on Friday, November 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The goal is to help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B, or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: RoxburyHS to schedule an appointment.

School News: 

• 10/13 Columbus Day: No School

• 10/22: The PSAT will be administered to all Sophomores and Juniors. 
• 10/31: Marking Period 1 ends.

Miscellaneous: 

• Now – 10/31: 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])

• Now – 10/21: Seniors, The RHS Yearbook is now collecting your senior profile information for the 25-26 yearbook. Please fill out this form and submit your answers by November 21st https://forms.gle/t6i3P8NosYRUMTtH6. You can edit your submission up until DECEMBER 8th – afterward, this form is locked. This information will be placed next to your senior picture in the 2025-2026 yearbook. All responses are reviewed by the administration. Please be appropriate. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Cross Country: 

• (10/7) @ Greystone Park L

Field Hockey: 

• (10/7) vs. Mendham L
• (10/8) vs. High Point W
• (10/11) vs. West Morris

Football: 

• (10/10) vs. Randolph

Gymnastics: 

• (10/6) vs. Passaic Valley W
• (10/8) vs. Montclair L

Boys Soccer:

• (10/7) Round 2 Counties vs. Madison L
• (10/9) vs. Mount Olive 
• (10/11) @ Del Barton

Girls Soccer: 

• (10/7) Round 2 Counties @ Mountain Lakes L
• (10/9) vs. Mount Olive 

Volleyball:

• 10/15: 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!

• (10/6) Counties Round 1 vs. Parsippany High W
• (10/7) @ Morristown L
• (10/8) Counties Round 2 @ Hanover Park W
• (10/11) Quarters @ Randolph

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 features a diverse selection 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):

1. “Golden”- HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunter Cast 
2. “TIT FOR TAT”- Tate McRae
3. “back to friends”-sombr
4. “Man I Need”-Olivia Dean
5. “Your Idol”- Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
6. “Ordinary”- Alex Warren
7. “Soda Pop”- Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
8. “How It’s Done”- HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunter Cast
9. “When Did You Get Hot?”- Sabrina Carpenter
10. “What It Sounds Like”- HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunter Cast

Netflix Top 10 Movies: 

1. K-POP: DEMON HUNTERS
2. About My Father
3. Despicable Me 3
4. MASK
5. Dog Man
6. Law Abiding Citizen
7. The Martian
8. Ruth & Boaz
9. K-POP: Demon Hunters Sing Along
10. Casper

• 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.

• 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 gym.

• Model UN: Meeting every other Wednesday in room N224

• 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.

• Yearbook Club: Meeting every other Tuesday in room H171 at 2:15.

Our 10/6 Student of the Week is Daniel Akpan!

When asked to share a little bit about himself, Daniel said, “My name is Daniel Akpan, and I enjoy playing basketball and being involved in my school community. I’m a member of 2 clubs, including Best Buddies and Interact Club, where I love connecting with others and making a positive impact. A quote that represents me or helps me out a lot is a quote from the bible (Philippians 4:13). “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Congratulations to Daniel Akpan, our 10/6 Student of the Week!

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