News & Events:

• After passing their state testing, Roxbury’s HOSA chapter sent their Biomedical Debate team to HOSA SLC this past Saturday! Emma Yun, Carl Ratigan, Dang Nguyen, and Juan Correa Gutierrez competed against high schools across the state and participated in workshops furthering their medical education. We are so proud of all of their hard work!

Awards & Accolades:

• 🏆 Uncovering the Future One Team at a Time! 🤖✨We are incredibly proud to celebrate Team 4361 Roxbotix for earning the Gracious Professionalism® Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Montgomery Event! This award recognizes teams that go above and beyond in demonstrating respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship both on and off the field. “You see them everywhere, like pebbles in a stream… Consistently fueling the Co-Opetition dream… Rockstars in real life, making everyone feel like part of their team.” That perfectly captures what Roxbotix is all about 💙 👏 Congratulations to our students for representing our community with excellence, integrity, and heart!
• Congratulations to Winterguard who took 1st place in their competition this past weekend at Brick Memorial High School!
• An incredible achievement for Roxbury Choir! 🎶🏆Our ensembles brought home 6 Gold Awards and 1 Silver Award, with 6 individual students recognized for their superior contributions to their performances! To top it all off, Roxbury Choir was named Best Overall in the High School Division, an outstanding honor that reflects the talent, dedication, and hard work of our students and directors. We couldn’t be prouder! 👏
• Our Winter Guard were Silver Medalists at yesterday’s regional Championship!

School Events: 

• Join us for a night of creativity and celebration at Writer’s Night! ✍️✨Come support our talented student writers as we celebrate the publication of this year’s literary magazine, The Nightingale. Students will be reading their published works, and snacks will be provided!

📅 May 21, 2026

📍 Senior Courtyard

⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM

We hope to see you there for an inspiring afternoon of student voices and storytelling!

Miscellaneous: 

• Roxbury High School will be administering the New Jersey State Learning Assessment (NJSLA) beginning Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29.

📝 Who is testing?

• Grade 9: Math & ELA (April 27-29)

• Grade 11: Science (April 27-28)

⏰ Schedule Changes:

• Testing runs from 7:25 AM – 10:00 AM each day

• Students not testing (Grades 10 & 12) will follow a 2.5-hour delayed opening schedule

• Modified class schedule will follow testing each day

• Bus transportation will run twice to accommodate both schedules

🎒 What to Bring:

✔️ Fully charged Chromebook & charger

✔️ Wired earphones

✔️ A good night’s rest and a positive mindset!

🚫 Important Reminder:

• Grade 12 students will not have open lunch privileges during testing days.

Softball:

• (4/21) vs. Morris Knolls L
• (4/22) vs. North Hunterdon W
• (4/25) vs. Paramus Catholic

Baseball:

• (4/20) vs. Montville W
• (4/22) vs. Montville W

Track and Field:

• (4/21) @ Morris Knolls 

Girls Lacrosse:

• (4/22) vs. Livingston W

Boys Lacrosse:

• (4/21) vs. Jefferson L 
• (4/23) vs. Voorhees

Boys & Girls Golf:

• (4/21) vs. Parsippany Hills L

Boys Tennis:

• (4/21) vs. Hanover Park W
• (4/22) vs. Parsippany Hills W

• An incredible achievement for Roxbury Choir! 🎶🏆 Our ensembles brought home 6 Gold Awards and 1 Silver Award, with 6 individual students recognized for their superior contributions to their performances! To top it all off, Roxbury Choir was named Best Overall in the High School Division, an outstanding honor that reflects the talent, dedication, and hard work of our students and directors. We couldn’t be prouder!
• Our Winter Guard were Silver Medalists at yesterday’s regional Championship!

Top 10 Songs of the Week (Spotify):

1. Choosin’ Texas by Ella Langley
2. Babydoll by Dominic Fike
3. Be Her by Ella Langley
4. Stateside + Zara Larsson by PinkPantheress
5. iloveitiloveitiloveit by Bella Kay
6. Man I Need by Olivia Dean
7. E85 by don Toliver
8. Beauty And A Beat by Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj
9. Earrings by Malcom Todd
10. Bottom Of Your Boots by Ella Langley

Netflix Top 10 Movies: 

1. ROOMMATES
2. The Requin
3. THRASH
4. 180
5. Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story
6. HIM
7. Nobody Dumps My Daughter
8. K-POP DEMON HUNTERS
9. Jumanji
10. Minions: The Rise Of Gru

Netflix Top 10 Shows:

1. RAW
2. BEEF
3. Trust Me: The False Prophet
4. Kill Tony
5. Big Mistakes
6. Million Dollar Secret
7. FUNNY AF
8. TEMPTATION ISLAND
9. SALISH & JORDAN
10. The Five Families

• 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.

Our 4/20 Student of the Week is Paul Hakkenberg!

“Outside of school, I like to stay active and spend time with my friends and also my group, RF. I enjoy playing golf and pickleball, especially because they’re both fun and competitive when we play each other. I played football for my high school all four years, and I’m currently in season for baseball, which I’ve also played throughout high school. I’m also involved in school activities. I’m the president of Galavision and a member of the Interact Club, which keeps me connected and involved in various ways. Right now, I’m a senior, and next year, I will be going to West Virginia University for the next four years. A fun fact about me is that I’m really good at pickleball, and I also enjoy cooking. One quote I like is, “I choose rich every time.” From The Wolf of Wall Street” – Paul Hakkenberg 

Congratulations to Paul Hakkenberg, our 4/20 Student of the Week!

• Congratulations to Breanna McGowan! She will be continuing her academic career at Montclair State University, majoring in Child Advocacy & Policy. Go Redhawks!
• Congratulations to Elymar Severino-Duran! She will be continuing her academic career at East Stroudsburg University majoring in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences. Go Warriors!
• Congratulations to Brooke Franetovich! She will be continuing her academic career at Montclair State University, majoring in Criminal Justice. Go Redhawks!
• Congratulations to Kevin McGlynn! He will be continuing his academic career at Quinnipiac University majoring in Biomedical Marketing. Go Bobcats!
• Congratulations to Gian Rodriguez! He will be continuing his academic career at Montclair State University majoring in Accounting. Go Redhawks!
• Congratulations to Alexandra Kay! She will be continuing her academic career at Stony Brook University, majoring in Astronomy. Go Seawolves!
• Congratulations to Jasper Fernandes! They will be continuing their academic career at Westminster Choir College (Rider University), majoring in Vocal Performance. Go Broncs!
• Congratulations to Natalie Novillo! She will be continuing her academic career at University of Delaware, majoring in Medical Diagnostics on the Pre-Med Track. Go Blue Hens!
• Congratulations to Emily Cegielnik! She will be continuing her academic career at County College of Morris, majoring in Journalism. Go Titans!
• Congratulations to Cymone Stephen! She will be continuing her academic career at The College of New Jersey, majoring in Biology. Go Lions!
• Congratulations to Matthew Bianco! He will be continuing his academic career at The College of New Jersey, majoring in Accounting. Go Lions!
• Congratulations to Joe Vecchio! He will be continuing his academic career at East Stroudsburg University, majoring in Digital Media. Go Warriors!
• Congratulations to Ava Pennisi! She will be continuing her academic career at University of Delaware. Go Blue Hens!
• Congratulations to Sophie Sanders! She will be continuing her academic career at Queens University – in Kingston, Ontario – majoring in Biology Honors. Go Gaels!
• Congratulations to Sofia Cotero! She will be continuing her academic career at Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Social Work. Go Redhawks!
• Congratulations to Cara McIntee! She will be continuing her academic career at Rutgers University, majoring in Biomedicine. Go Scarlet Knights!
• Congratulations to Reese Weber! She will be continuing her academic career at Kean University, majoring in Psychology. Go Cougars!
• Congratulations to Oliver Mazurek! He will be continuing his academic career at Citadel College, majoring in Construction Engineering. Go Cougars!
• Congratulations to Leonardo Picone! He will be continuing his academic career at West Virginia University, majoring in Exercise Science. Go Mountaineers!
• Congratulations to Mia Osorio! She will be continuing her academic career at Ramapo College of New Jersey, majoring in Nursing. Go Roadrunners!
• Congratulations to Henna Patel! She will be continuing her academic career at Virginia Tech, majoring in Neuroscience. Go Hokies!
• Congratulations to Joe Fomchenko! He will be continuing his academic career at West Virginia University, majoring in Computer Science. Go Mountaineers!
• Congratulations to Isabella Contreras! She will be continuing her academic career at St. John’s University, majoring in Psychology. Go Red Storm!
• Congratulations to Alexa Rossi! She will be continuing her academic career at Binghamton University, majoring in Mathematics. Go Bearcats!
• Congratulations to Alejandro Ortega-Lopez! He will be continuing his academic career at Seton Hall University, majoring in Sports Management. Go Pirates!
• Congratulations to Nina Watson! She will be continuing her academic career at Hofstra University, majoring in Film. Go Lions!
• Congratulations to Robert Bauman! He will be continuing his academic career at Centenary University, majoring in Sports Management. Go Cyclones!
• Congratulations to Shane Gemmell! He will be continuing his academic career at East Stroudsburg University, majoring in exercise science. Go Warriors!
• Congratulations to Brock Decker! He will be continuing his academic career at William Patterson University, majoring in Psychology & Sports Management. Go Bears!
• Congratulations to Nathan Mulin! He will be continuing his academic career at Nova Southeastern University, majoring in Marine Biology. Go Sharks!
• Congratulations to Juan Fierro! He will be continuing his academic career at Rowan University, majoring in Law & Justice Studies. Go Profs!
• Congratulations to Jennifer Buczynski! She will be continuing her academic career at Howard University, majoring in Music Education. Go Bisons!
• Congratulations to Paige Lohmus! She will be continuing her academic career at University at Albany, majoring in Criminal Justice. Go Danes!
• Congratulations to Meghan Lockman! She will be continuing her academic career at The University of Oklahoma, majoring in Business. Boomer! Sooner!
• Congratulations to Morgan Campbell! She will be continuing her academic career at West Virginia University, majoring in Psychology. Go Mountaineers!