Panther News

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, our hearts (and stomachs!) are incredibly full. It has been a week filled with joy, gratitude, and a powerful reminder of how lucky we are to be part of such a supportive community.

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who sent in donations, kind notes, and well-wishes. Your generosity truly made our staff feel seen and celebrated. A special shout-out to the APT, for their tireless efforts in coordinating this week’s festivities. You went above and beyond to make sure every teacher felt like a VIP! We are so grateful for the daily delights, the raffles, and a wonderful luncheon!

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Tomorrow’s Teachers students created a special video highlighting the connections students build with their teachers. In the video, students were asked to find a teacher who matches the characteristics described in the prompt. Check out the video here to see how it all came together!

The New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA-A) will take place from Tuesday, March 24th, through Thursday, March 26th, 2026, during the morning blocks of the school day. Please note that this year’s assessment is the NJGPA-A, which is an adaptive test designed to adjust the difficulty of questions based on student performance. This assessment aligns with State statute (N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-1 et seq.) and is a requirement for graduation. Graduation Requirements

Students will complete the following units:

• Tuesday, March 24th: Writing (One 90-minute unit)

• Wednesday, March 25th: Reading (Two 75-minute units)

• Thursday, March 26th: Mathematics (Two 75-minute units)

Students should bring the following items:

• School-appointed, fully charged Chromebook. Personal laptops or other electronic devices are not permitted.

• Wired headsets or wired earbuds for ELA testing. Bluetooth headphones and AirPods are strictly prohibited.

• Two sharpened pencils with erasers.

• Math Units: Calculators, rulers, and protractors will be available online as testing tools.

Students are not permitted to bring cell phones, smartwatches, or any other unauthorized electronic devices into the testing location. Students will be notified of their testing location by the Office of School Counseling via email.

Please feel free to contact the Office of School Counseling or the Main Office should you have any questions or concerns.

Last night, we celebrated a spectacular display of creativity and talent at our combined Spring Art Festival and Musical Concert. The evening was a true testament to the synergy between our visual and performing arts departments, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our student artists and musicians for the hard work and passion they poured into this showcase. This unforgettable event was made possible through the tireless dedication and mentorship of our faculty, and we are incredibly grateful to Ms. Jessen, Mr. Savino, Ms. Slane, and Ms. Vogel for their commitment to fostering such a vibrant artistic community at Cedar Grove High School.

We have a new scholarship that just came to us.

It is due next Tuesday, May 12th. Any student who

is going to college in the Fall and whose father, mother,

grandfather or grandmother served or is serving in the military

can apply.

A copy of the application is below. There are also copies

available in the Office of School Counseling and it is posted

on our website. Please turn in completed applications by

8:30AM on May 12, 2026.

Juniors who want to apply to Montclair State University for FREE..Use this link to apply!!

https://www.montclair.edu/admissions/junior-admission/

This week, Ms. Slane and Mrs. Stanford decided to prove that Art and Math have a common denominator — their wardrobe! From Monday to Friday, this dynamic duo calculated the perfect outfits to bring some extra spirit and fun to the Lower B wing. We even had some special guest appearances made by Mrs. Levy and Ms. Vogel! We had a blast matching all week. Who knows what we’ll plot next!

We love to see the staff and students helping to support the cause!

Class of 2027 senior portrait sign-ups!!

All up-to-date Cedar Grove High School Athletic schedules, event locations, and live streams can always be found at: CGHS Athletic Schedules

Live streams of home athletic events on our CGHS Stadium Field and inside our CGHS Gymnasium can always be found at: CGHS Live Stream Link