Dear EHTHS families,
We hope this newsletter finds you all doing well. Here are some updates on what's happening at EHTHS.
On Tuesday, April 25th, some of our students assisted the preschool classes on their field trip to the Funny Farm. They had a great time!
We are thrilled to announce that Erin Maegerle has been selected as one of only eight students in the state of NJ to earn a place in the highly competitive Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine Accelerated BS/DVM Pathway Program. Congratulations, Erin!
The Nest & Eagle Greenery are hosting a Prom-posal contest through May 19. Only EHTHS students are eligible to participate. If you are interested in participating in the contest, first follow @shopthenesteht on Instagram. Next, post your Prom-posal to Instagram, tag @shopthenesteht and use #ehtpromposal2023. Finally, the Prom-posal with the most “likes” wins a boutonniere and corsage/mini bouquet for the prom.
We're in Week 2 of EHT Idol, and this week's group of singers is the most eclectic yet. We kindly ask that you share this link in your Google Classrooms and ask your students to vote. Remember, you must be logged into your EHT account to access the form. Voting is open from Monday to Friday. Here's the link: https://forms.gle/B7r5KZU3z5p6BGkz7
The EHTHS Interact and Gaming Club are hosting the annual Super Smash Bros Tournament on Friday, May 5, from 6-9 pm in the upper cafeteria. The deadline for team registration is May 1, and the captain's meeting will be held on May 2, in the Media Center Lab. There will be prizes, food, and drinks for competitors and spectators alike! For more information, email Ms. Miro or Mr. Gardner or join our Google Classroom: g4qxwxm.
Our aviation students visited the William J. Hughes Technical Center on April 24 for their annual FAA Stem Day. They had a fantastic time touring 18 interactive displays, information booths, and technology demonstrations showcasing the Technical Center's research. They also got to interact with FAA employees and learn about their careers. It was an enlightening experience for all!
Our EHTHS Orchestra had an amazing trip to Boston, MA, where they participated in the World Strides’ Heritage Festival. They also visited various areas of the city, including Salem, MA, where they learned about the history behind the Salem Witch Trials. We're proud to announce that the Orchestra received a Silver Rating at their competition performance. Congratulations to our High School Director Ms. DiSalvio and all those involved in making this trip a success!
On Wednesday, April 26, Ms. Reinhardt's World Mythology class attended a matinee showing of Hadestown on Broadway. The show intertwines two mythic tales -- that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. The students enjoyed an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. After the show students got to meet and have their playbills signed by Reeve Carney (Orpheus) and Eva Noblezada (Eurydice).
We are excited to announce our “Fairytale Prom” will be held on Thursday, June 1, at the Harrah’s Convention Center from 6 - 10 p.m. We are bringing the Red Carpet back to the high school this year. Students who wish to walk the Red Carpet can do so from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Best of luck to the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast this weekend. The show on Thursday night was fabulous. It’s not too late to purchase tickets! Pick your seats today at ehths.booktix.com.
Advanced Placement testing begins next week. Over 900 tests will be taken by students. Best of luck to all of our students taking the exams.
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday night, the Fine and Performing Arts Department will host the HS Art Show at 7 p.m. in the library. Come and see all of the amazing pieces our students created.
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, May 9th, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, in the gym. All donors will receive a $10 gift card via email to a merchant of their choice as a thank you. Please CLICK HERE to sign up.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Carugno
