News & Events:
- Our Literary Magazine, The Nightingale, is currently accepting submissions of art pieces, poetry, short stories, personal narratives, and more. Submissions are due by TODAY: Friday, March 6th. The submission form is linked here.
- 3/4: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
- 3/3: Assembly
- 3/6: Rox-Thon
- 3/12-14: School Musical 9-5
- 3/21: Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational
- 3/28: Roxbury Choir Invitational
- 3/31: Jazz Night
Awards & Accolades:
- Patriots Pen Winner with the VFW: Congratulations Emma Yun!
- Congratulations to our Wildlife Fire Students! They’ve officially completed S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior—the first of five courses required for wildland firefighter certification. This course lays the foundation for understanding how fires spread and how that knowledge drives smart, safe tactical decisions on the fire line. One hurdle down, many more accomplishments ahead! 💪🌲
- January Honorees for Student of the Month:
- ✨ Fatoumata Baldeh (11th)— Adaptability & Resiliency
- ✨ Elez Rama (11th)— Curious Thinker
- ✨ Brady Boryeskne (12th) — Leadership
- ✨ Molly Mason (9th)— Citizenship
- ✨ Ben Clegg (9th) — Emotional Intelligence
- ✨ Bennett Gabrielson (10th)— Life-Ready Skills
- Congratulations to Stephanie Opalka for placing 2nd out of more than 90 submissions in the Morris County Manual Contest! Stephanie’s incredible hard work earned her a Certification of Completion and a medallion presented by Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi. Even more exciting — her winning cover design will be proudly displayed in the Morris County Courthouse for the entire year! What an amazing accomplishment! We are so proud of you, Stephanie!
- Congratulations to Samuel Philicien! Samuel received the Morris County Unsung Hero Award! Samuel faced a significant change last year when he was placed in a new culture, with a new language, with new people. Philicien’s motivation and nonstop hard work was recognized throughout this past year. Congratulations to Samuel Philicien!
Fundraisers:
- The Roxbury Interact Club 5th Annual Bake Sale, which took place on Saturday, had an amazing turnout, raising $10,000 for Henry Hand and his family!
School Events:
- RHS Spring Musical: 9 to 5
Wrestling
- There is no more Wrestling! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Boys Basketball
- There is no more Boys Basketball! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Girls Basketball
- Congratulations to Gianna Capriglione for joining the 1000 point club! Capriglione scored her 1000th point against Livingston on February 14, 2026!
Bowling
- There is no more Bowling! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Winter Track
- There is no more Winter Track! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Ice Hockey
- There is no more Ice Hockey! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Boys and Girls Swimming
- There is no more Boys and Girls Swimming! Great job to all athletes who participated!
Art
- Our Literary Magazine, The Nightingale, is currently accepting submissions of art pieces, poetry, short stories, personal narratives, and more. Submissions are due by Friday, March 6th. The submission form is linked here.
Music
- The RHS spring musical’s opening night is taking place in the Roxbury High School’s auditorium on March 12th, at 7pm!!
Top 10 Songs of the Week (Spotify):
- DtMF – Bad Bunny
- Tití Me Preguntó – Bad Bunny
- BAILE INoLVIDABLE – Bad Bunny
- NUEVAYoL – Bad Bunny
- Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley
- Man I Need – Olivia Dean
- EoO – Bad Bunny
- E85 – Don Toliver
- So Easy (To Fall In Love) – Olivia Dean
- Body – Don Toliver
Netflix Top 10 Movies:
- Firebreak
- Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
- Expend 4 Bles
- The Addam’s Family
- THE ORPHANS
- Joe’s College Road Trip
- 10×10
- FALL
- The Addams Family 2
- K-POP DEMON HUNTERS
Netflix Top 10 Shows:
- Bridgerton
- The Night Agent
- Falling Skies
- Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai
- The Unfamiliar
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- America’s Next Top Model
- Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
- Sullivan’s Crossing
- The Middle
- 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. 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 gym.
- Model UN: Meeting every other Wednesday in room N224
- Yearbook Club: Meeting every other Tuesday in room H171 at 2:15.
Teacher of the Week: Mr. Lenox
Our 3/2 Teacher of the Week is Mr. Lenox! Mr. Lenox is a Special Education teacher at Roxbury High School, and he works in our SUCCESS program. This is his third year at RHS. Mr. Lenox had the following to say about his experience here: “I would say that my time in Roxbury has been a fun and refreshing teaching experience, where I have met so many great students and colleagues. They aren’t kidding when they say that every day is a great day to be a Gael.”
Mr. Lenox attended Rutgers University, where he majored in Journalism and Media Studies. Outside of school, Mr. Lenox has been an emcee, ring announcer, host, and DJ – on and off – for the past 20 years! Additionally, he enjoys planning trips to Disney, exercising, and driving his son to his music classes and activities in his free time.
Congratulations to Mr. Lenox, our 3/2 Teacher of the Week!
- Congratulations to Mia Scalamoni! She will be continuing her academic career at Rowan University, majoring in Music Industry. Go Profs!
- Congratulations to Robin David! She will be continuing her academic career at Montclair State University, majoring in Education. Go Redhawks!
- Congratulations to Cassie Jackson! She will be continuing her academic career at County College of Morris, majoring in Nursing. Go Titans!
- Congratulations to Tatiana Suarez! She will be continuing her academic career at West Virginia University, majoring in Pre-Nursing. Go Mountaineers!
- Congratulations to Kiara Morrissey! She will be continuing her academic career for two years at County College of Morris, then transferring to Florida International University to major in Early Childhood Education. Go Titans!
- Congratulations to Charlie Bacinsky! He will be continuing his academic career at Seton Hall University, majoring in Nursing. Go Pirates!
- Congratulations to Brady Boryeskne! He will be continuing his academic career at East Stroudsburg University, majoring in Pk-4 Education. Go Warriors!
- Congratulations to Kyra Ribe! She will be continuing her academic career at Endicott College, majoring in Art Therapy. Go Gulls!
- Congratulations to Vincent Bitetto! He will be continuing his academic career at Palm Beach State College, majoring in Business. Go Panthers!
- Congratulations to Rebecca Corrado! She will be continuing her academic career at James Madison University, majoring in Business. Go Dukes!
- Congratulations to Amaya Rosario! She will be continuing her academic career at Monmouth University, majoring in Business Administration. Go Hawks!
- Congratulations to Layla Martinez! She will be continuing her academic career at University of New Haven, majoring in Forensic Science. Go Chargers!
- Congratulations to Caitlyn Kalafut! She will be continuing her academic and athletic career at East Stroudsburg University, majoring in Nursing and competing for the cheer team. Go Warriors!
- Congratulations to Hailey Pajewski! She will be continuing her academic career at East Stroudsburg University, majoring in Digital Media Technologies and Integrated Art and Design. Go Warriors!
- Congratulations to Brianna Benanti! She will be continuing her academic career at Seton Hall University, majoring in Business on the Pre-Law track. Go Pirates!
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