• Very excited to announce and congratulate the Roxbury Top 10 Students for the Class of 2026!

1. Keerthika Senthivel -Valedictorian
2. Angelina Austin – Salutatorian
3. George Dauch
4. Grace Hill
5. Madelyn Anderson
6. Dang Nguyen
7. Colleen Gordon-Mara
8. Jordan Sheldon
9. Alexa Rossi
10. Emily Snyder

Congratulations to each of these amazing students for an amazing accomplishment!

Awards & Accolades:

• Our visual art students did an amazing job at the annual Mt. Olive NAHS Art Invitational. They competed in a field of 130 artworks from 13 high schools. We are so proud of these creative minds and the hard work they poured into their award-winning pieces.

🥇Nathalie Rivera (Gr 12): 1st Place Crafts

🥉Sabria Adragna (Gr 12): 2nd Place Mixed Media/Open

⭐ Nathalie Rivera (Gr 12): Scholarship to Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia, PA

⭐ Sarah Jurgensen (Gr 11): Scholarship to Montserrat College of Art & Design Summer Workshop Program in Beverly, MA

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:

• (4/27) vs. Sparta W
• (4/28) vs. Morristown L
• (4/29) vs. Bridgewater-Raritan
• (5/1) vs. Montville

Baseball:

• (4/27) vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood W
• (5/1) vs. Hanover Park

Track and Field:

• (4/29) @ Randolph High School

Girls Lacrosse:

• (4/27) vs. Gil St. Bernards W
• (4/29) vs. Morris Knolls
• (4/30) vs. West Essex

Boys Lacrosse:

• (4/27) vs. Randolph L
• (4/29) vs. Mendham

Boys & Girls Golf:

• (4/28) vs. Mount Olive L

Boys Tennis:

• (4/27) vs. Lenape Valley W
• (4/28) vs. Kittatinny L
• (4/29) vs. West Morris Central

• Drop Dead by Olivia Rodrigo
• Choosin’ Texas by Ella Langley
• Beauty And A Beat by Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj
• Babydoll by Dominic Fike
• DAISIES by Justin Bieber
• Stateside + Zara Larsson by PinkPantheress
• Be Her by Ella Langley
• Earrings by Malcolm Todd
• Man I Need by Olivia Dean
• iloveitiloveitiloveit by Bella Kay

Netflix Top 10 Movies: 

• APEX
• Roommates
• Untold: The Shooting At Hawthorne Hill
• Minions: The Rise of Gru
• Bogonia
• K-POP DEMON HUNTERS
• Snake Eyes
• THRASH
• Jumanji
• PETS

Netflix Top 10 Shows:

• Running Point
• Unchosen
• Hulk Hogan: Real American
• RAW
• Funny Af: With Kevin Hart
• Homicide Squad: New Orleans
• BEEF
• Trust Me: The False Prophet
• This Is A Gardening Show
• Stranger Things: Tales From 85

• 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 4/27 Teacher of the Week is Dr. Cappello!

“I attended Montclair State University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in mathematics along with my teaching certification. During my time there, I played four years of soccer and had the honor of serving as team captain—I’m a Red Hawk ’til I die. I have been working in Roxbury for three years, and before that, I spent many years teaching in the Paterson Public Schools system. A fun fact about me is that I love the rain; I see it as the universe’s way of slowing us down and bringing a sense of calm. In my classroom, you’ll often hear me say things like “we will figure it out,” “you’ve got this,” “I believe in you,” and “have a good day, you are loved.” Outside of school, I coach my kids’ sports teams, as we are a big soccer, basketball, and track family. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, cooking, working out, and reading, though most of my time is spent on the sidelines cheering on my son and daughter or helping with our family business—and I wouldn’t change that for the world.”

Congratulations to Dr. Cappello, our 4/27 Teacher of the Week!

• 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!
• Congratulations to Ian Vargas! He will be continuing his academic career at University of North Florida, double majoring in Kinesiology & Multimedia Journalism. Go Ospreys!
• Congratulations to Gray Venos! He will be continuing his academic career at Rowan University, majoring in History Education. Go Profs!
• Congratulations to Gabriella Chirico! She will be continuing her academic career at University of Delaware, majoring in Criminal Justice on the Pre-Law track. Go Blue Hens!
• Congratulations to Chase Skellenger! He will be continuing his academic career at State University of New York Oswego, majoring in Environmental Science. Go Lakers!
• Congratulations to Savannah Cirella! She will be continuing her academic career at Monmouth University, majoring in Nursing. Go Hawks!
• Congratulations to Matthew Adonis! He will be continuing his academic career at Fairleigh Dickinson University, majoring in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship. Go Knights!
• Congratulations to Stefanie Lazoroski! She will be continuing her academic career at Rutgers University – New Brunswick, majoring in Biological Science. Go Scarlet Knights!
• Congratulations to Amanda Pieklo! She will be continuing her academic career at James Madison University, going undecided. Go Dukes!
• Congratulations to Stephanie Joseph Cabezas! She will be continuing her academic career at University of Miami, majoring in Community & Applied Psychological Studies. Go Hurricanes!
• Congratulations to Na’Sir Walker! He will be continuing his academic career at Rivier University, majoring in Counseling & Psychology. Go Raiders!
• Congratulations to Ethan Kendig! He will be continuing his academic career at The College of New Jersey, majoring in Nursing. Go Lions!