Awards & Accolades: 

• 10/20: The Tri-M Induction Ceremony will be held tonight, 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!

School Events: 

• October 10th from 5-7 PM, Student Council hosted a Homecoming Carnival & Tailgate! There was a great turnout before the football game. The seniors met the Class of 2038 at the 50-yard line to exchange gifts before the game as well!

• GAME DAY SPIRIT WEAR THEMES
  • 10/17: Black Out ◼️

• 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: The RHS Guidance department will hold a virtual Financial Aid Workshop (via Zoom) designed for high school parents! Learn about the college funding process, understand different types of financial aid, and get tips on completing the FAFSA.

• 10/28: Senior Picture Retakes

School News: 

• 10/22: The PSAT will be administered to all Sophomores and Juniors. There will be a 3-hour delayed opening for Freshmen and Seniors.

• 10/31: Marking Period 1 ends.

Miscellaneous: 

• 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])

• 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]. 

Field Hockey: 

• (10/16) vs. Parsippany Hills W

Football: 

• (10/17) vs. West Morris 

Gymnastics: 

• (10/13) vs. Ramapo L

Girls Soccer: 

• (10/14) vs. Watchung Hills W
• (10/15) vs. Montville 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 was thrilled to present its annual Broadway Night on October 16th at 7 pm! This performance took place in the RHS Auditorium. This student-run performance featured a diverse selection of songs from Broadway Hits and movie musicals. The Night ended with the announcement of the spring musical, 9 To 5!

Top 10 Songs of the Week (Spotify):

1. The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
2. Opalite – Taylor Swift
3. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor Swift 
4. Father Figure – Taylor Swift 
5. Wood – Taylor Swift 
6. Actually Romantic – Taylor Swift 
7. Wi$h Li$t – Taylor Swift 
8. Eldest Daughter – Taylor Swift
9. CANCELLED! – Taylor Swift 
10. The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift, (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

Netflix Top 10 Movies: 

1. The Woman in Cabin 10
2. KPop Demon Hunters
3. My Father, The BTK Killer
4. Swim To Me
5. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
6. French Lover
7. Scary Movie
8. Man On Fire
9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
10. Dog Man

Netflix Top 10 Shows:

1. MONSTER: The Ed Gein Story
2. Love is Blind 9
3. WAYWARD9
4. HALO
5. Black Rabbit
6. The Way Home
7. DOC
8. Angela
9. House of Guinness
10. Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall

• 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.

• 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.

• Varsity R: Meeting once a week in the gym

• Model UN: Meeting every other Wednesday in room N224

Our 10/13 Teacher of the Week is Mr. Basso!

Mr. Basso is an English and Math teacher at Roxbury High School. The 2025-2026 school year marks Mr. Basso’s 20th year teaching in Roxbury. He is also a graduate of Roxbury High School (Class of 1996). After RHS, he went on to Bloomsburg University, where he became a Business Management major. He then decided to switch careers in 2001 and got his teaching certificate from William Paterson University. Mr. Basso had the following to say about his career: “I truly love teaching because of the relationships formed. The one piece of advice I would give would be to find something you truly love doing. If you can achieve this, you are successful.”

In addition to teaching, Mr. Basso is the advisor of unified flag football. He does so much for his students and colleagues here at RHS. Mr. Basso’s days outside of school are spent attending his son’s games and spending time with his family. Some of Mr. Basso’s students and colleagues had the following to say:

“Mr. Basso is one of the best teachers here at RHS. He is very understanding and attentive to all of his students. Basso definitely deserves Teacher of the Week!” – Lily Polster

Congratulations to Mr. Basso, our 10/13 Teacher of the Week!

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