The storied 2024 baseball season at Bridgewater-Raritan High School was celebrated on Tuesday evening, December 17, at the Vaughn Stapleton Gymnasium.
Head Coach Max Newill and his staff and the 2024 team, including many college freshmen who were home for the holiday break, attended a ceremony at halftime of the boys’ basketball game with Immaculata High School.
The distribution of the Group 4 state championship rings, a purchase that was sponsored by both the Board of Education and the Panther Athletic Club, and the unveiling of the Group 4 state championship banner were performed. Superintendent Bob Beers, Principal Dan Hemberger, Athletic Director Bill Deniz and members of the Board of Education were on hand to distribute the rings and offer congratulations.
The 2024 team not only won the school’s first Group 4 state championship but finished 30-3 and ranked No., 2 in the state while it also captured the Somerset County Tournament and Skyland Conference’s Delaware Division titles.
Bridgewater-Raritan High School proudly offers a Career Concentration Program to provide students with focused academic and professional learning experiences. To ensure we provide a robust program, we’re looking for collaborations with industry-connected professionals from the BRHS community. We Need Your Support!
Please use the following link to learn more about the program and find out how to get involved. https://tinyurl.com/962399fu
Last evening, Tuesday, December 10, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Board of Education awarded a bid to renovate the High School Performing Arts Center. This project is possible due to the success of our 2023 referendum and will commence at the end of the current school year. Please take a moment to look at the renderings.
A wonderful performance was delivered when the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts presented the opening night of "Radium Girls " on Thursday evening, December 5.
The student actors on stage and the stage crew behind the curtains put on a superb show to the delight of the audience in the high school's auditorium.
There are two more opportunities to attend when the ply continues on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. Tickets to both 7 p.m. shows can be purchased at the door of the auditorium.
Attention Junior Parents! Join us on Wednesday, December 4, for information on post-secondary and senior-year planning! Please see the attached flyer for details.
BR Theatre Arts invites you to attend the fall play "Radium Girls" on December 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m. in the BRHS Auditorium. Purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/school/NJ20083 or at the door.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Here's the Weekly Update for the week of November 27: https://conta.cc/4g7akR4.
Beginning with the Class of 2025, the New Jersey Dept. of Education has added the following graduation requirement for every student in order to receive a high school diploma:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or be exempted from the requirement in accordance with procedures outlined in the law (waiver).
The FAFSA should be completed by any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs and plans to attend a post-secondary institution (two- or four-year college/university, trade school, etc.). This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. This is a common practice that is now a graduation requirement.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA Application is now available at the following link: FAFSA.
Students and Parents opting not to complete the FAFSA must submit a waiver requesting an exemption from the application requirement. Submitting a waiver does not prohibit a student from submitting the FAFSA application at a later date.
From the website, log into the Parent Portal, go to “Forms,” under “BRHS Forms,” and select FAFSA Parent Waiver Form. This form is to be completed for students under the age of 18 and requires a parent/guardian signature. Or, in the PowerSchool App, select “More,” then “Forms,” then FAFSA Parent Waiver Form.
Students age 18 or older may submit the following form: FAFSA Student Waiver Form. This form will be available in the Student Portal once they reach the age of 18. A parent/guardian signature is not required.
If a student is unable to complete the FAFSA and is unable to complete the waiver form from the student’s parent or guardian, the student’s assigned School Counselor will complete the following waiver form: FAFSA Counselor Waiver Form.
For more information, questions, or concerns, please contact your assigned School Counselor.
The Concert in the Round, the first concert for the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Band program, was performed on Wednesday, November 20.
The high school’s Band Room was the setting where friends and families were able to attend concerts during each of the bands’ classes that were under the guidance of Co-Directors Nick Mossa and Dr. Tom Bourgault.
The day began with a performance form the Wind Ensemble, followed by a concert from the Symphonic Band, and then the event was capped by a performance from the Concert Band.
Last chance! The submission deadline is today at 3 pm. Please take a moment to share some gratitude and positivity! BRHS will nominate one individual for the Educator of the Year award and one individual for the Educational Services Professional award. Nominees will have demonstrated community involvement; dedication to the education profession; and have an excellent rapport with students, parents, and staff. Please click the following link to nominate BRHS staff members: https://bit.ly/3NqT9xN
A lesson in beauty throughout the centuries was shared by Lori Kendis and Giuseppina Bologna during the AP Italian and Culture class on Tuesday, November 19, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School.
Ms. Kendis, a Social Studies Teacher at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, visited Ms. Bologna’s class when both educators collaborated to guide the students through a fascinating exploration of the evolution of the ideals of beauty across the centuries.
Ms. Kendis provided historical insights, tracing the journey of beauty from the art of ancient Egypt to the diverse expressions of modern art. Meanwhile, Ms. Bologno introduced and enriched the discussion with Italian cultural connections and vocabulary, deepening the students’ understanding of the subject through the lens of language and culture.
This interdisciplinary lesson not only highlighted the interconnectedness of history, art, and culture but also showcased the value of collaborative learning.
Ms. Bologno said that she “was extremely grateful for the opportunity to engage with both historical and linguistic perspectives, broadening all students’ appreciation for history and Italian.”
Ms.. Bologna added:
“Our school community thrives on these enriching connections, and we look forward to more opportunities to learn across disciplines!”
A fire truck sitting in the parking lot at Basilone Field best signified the type of recent play by the Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls' soccer team.
A red-hot Bridgewater-Raritan girls' soccer team was greeted by a resounding send-off by family and friends at 12 noon on Thursday, November 14, when the players boarded their bus that would take them to Kehler Stadium in Westfield for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 state sectional championship game that is slated to start at 2 p.m. Waiting will be top-seeded Westfield High School, which will try to cool off Bridgewater-Raritan.
Bridgewater-Raritan advanced to the sectional final with a 4-0 upset over second-seeded Bayonne High School in the semifinals on Monday, November 11.
The Bridgewater Township fire truck and the gathering of the faithful crowd were the result of the parents of the players, who set up this energetic send-off assembly at Basilone Field.
BRHS is now using the GoFan app for ticketing and purchasing for many school events and activities. This program provides easy access to events and a seamless, secure purchase process. Consider this message as our official stamp of approval. Next up: purchase tickets to our Fall Play, Radium Girls, on December 5-7.
Attention Upperclassmen! Join us tomorrow for Financial Aid Night in the Auditorium.
Wednesday, November 13, is the first day of Quarter 2. We will operate on an E-Day bell schedule.
BR Theatre Arts invites you to attend the fall play Radium Girls on December 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m. in the BRHS Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by scanning the code on the posters located around campus. Advance tickets are purchasable through gofan.co
