KHS Highlights

Congratulations to the following 2027 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students:

Pictured (left to right) with KHS Counselors Mrs. Lanzl and Mrs. McClain:

Mateusz Sosniak

Adithya Naidu

Brandon Kates

Siyana Ahmed

Jordan Zilocchi

Erika Wang

• Thursday, October 1: Open House (for All Prospective Students) (7pm) / Senior Picture Retakes (school day)
• Thursday, October 8: KHS College Fair (7pm)
• Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16: Spirit Week!
• Monday, October 12: Early dismissal (11:50am) for students due to staff professional development

• Friday, October 16: Homecoming Tailgate & Game (5pm)
• Monday, October 19: Underclass School Picture Retakes (School Day)
• Monday-Thursday, October 19-22: NJGPA Testing (Applicable students and families will be contacted)
• Tuesday, October 27: PSAT Testing for 10th and 11th Graders (Delayed Opening at 10:15am for 9th and 12th graders) / Board of Education Meeting (7pm)
• Friday, October 30: District-Wide Trunk or Treat (11:45am - 12:15pm)
• Thursday- Saturday, November 12-14: Fall Drama
• Tuesday, November 17: Board of Education Meeting (7pm)
• Wednesday, November 18: Post-Secondary Planning Night (7pm)
• Monday, December 7: Choir Concert (7pm)
• Tuesday, December 15: Board of Education Meeting (7pm)
• Wednesday, December 16: Instrumental (Band) Concert (7pm)

Seniors will have the opportunity to have their senior portrait retaken on October 1 at KHS. Senior parents/guardians must contact Lors Photography to make senior retake appointments. Please contact Lors Photography: 908-964-0847.

Underclassmen can get their school picture retaken on October 19. No appointment is necessary.

Week of Respect, which will take place October 5-9, is dedicated to challenging ourselves to make a difference in the lives of others. While we may not always know what someone else is going through, we can always choose how we treat the people around us. Be the person who includes others, the person who speaks up when something isn’t right, and the person who chooses to show respect. Challenge yourself to make someone feel safe, valued, and included. A small act of kindness or a simple gesture can make a bigger difference than you realize. Respect starts with us!

💙 Monday, October 5 — Blue Out

Wear BLUE in recognition of World Bullying Prevention Day and to take a stand against bullying.

Students can get their photo taken outside the cafeterias during lunch, pledging to be the “I in Kind.”

Photos will be featured on the hallway TV monitors and displayed throughout the school.

🩷 Tuesday, October 6 — Wear Pink

Wear PINK to support our Kinnelon Volleyball team and their Dig Pink fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research. Attend the Girls Volleyball Dig Pink game at night and wear your PINK to show your support!

😎 Wednesday, October 7 — Adam Sandler Day

Break out your best Adam Sandler-inspired look with oversized T-shirts, athletic shorts, sweatshirts, sneakers, and those classic laid-back vibes. Make someone’s day a little brighter by sending a “CompliMINT” to a friend, classmate, teacher, or staff member who deserves a little recognition. Check your email for details on how to participate. All CompliMINTS will be handed out next week during Spirit Week.

🏈🌊 Thursday, October 8 — Jersey vs. Jersey Shore

Jersey vs. Jersey Shore Day! Are you representing your favorite New Jersey sports team, or are you bringing the Jersey Shore vibes? Pick your side, have some fun, and show your school spirit!

💚💚Friday, October 9 — Kinnelon Day

Today is KINNELON DAY! Show your school spirit, wear your Kinnelon gear, and celebrate being part of Colt Nation.

Monday, 10/12: Band Day! / Hallway decorations after school!

Tuesday, 10/13: School Day Volleyball Game (with food trucks), followed by student volleyball tournament! (New This Year!!!)

Wednesday, 10/14: Spirit Spots! / Evening Spirit Dance Competition #1 (7pm)

Thursday, 10/15: Karaoke! /Evening Spirit Dance Competition #2 (7pm)

Friday, 10/16: Color Day! / Homecoming Football Game & Tailgate! (New This Year!!!)

'The Homecoming Tailgate' is new this year and will include music, games, and food trucks in the parking lot before the football game (5-7pm)!

Come on out and support the Colts on Homecoming Night!!!

Every KHS student is encouraged to get involved in one of three ways!

1. Juniors & Seniors with a car can select a theme and decorate their trunk to match the theme! Then, these students are invited to pass out 'treats' to PRM, Stonybrook, & Kiel-Sisco students! Juniors & Seniors must complete this FORM for approval by October 16th in order to sign up to participate!
2. Clubs, Activities, & Athletic Teams are invited to do the same as Juniors & Seniors with a car. They will select a theme and decorate a table to match, distributing "treats" to the elementary and middle school students as well! Students participating with an athletic team, club, or activity must complete THIS FORM by October 16th in order to participate!
3. Students can also volunteer to support an elementary class during the Trunk or Treat! KHS students must complete this VOLUNTEER APPROVAL FORM to express interest by October 16th!

After participating in the Trunk or Treat, PRM students and District staff are invited to cast their vote for their three favorite decorated trunks! The three Junior & Senior car trunks with the highest number of votes will each win a gift card, compliments of the KHSA! Thank you, KHSA!

Students who wish to opt out of PE through the Option 2 program for Marking Period 2, please submit your form by October 1 to the Guidance Department. You can access the form HERE.

Please review the KHS Dual Enrollment Guide 2026-2027 for Students and Families for all details about Dual Enrollment for select courses. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor. Please check out the deadlines for registration below.

Upcoming Deadlines to apply for Dual Enrollment College Credit:

All are welcome!

The following colleges will be at KHS in the coming days.

Check out this video of some of the amazing clubs and activities offered at Kinnelon High School!

Thanks to the student club members and advisors, our KHS Media students and Mr. deWaal for their video support, and the KHS Administration and support staff. We encourage our student body to get involved and participate. Go Colts!

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, a time to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. Last week, the Give Back Club handed out semicolon stickers, a symbol of hope, survival, and the continuation of life for individuals struggling with mental health issues.

If you believe someone is thinking about suicide, speak to a school counselor, the student assistance counselor, or members of the child study team. Suicide is never the answer. Join the Give Back Club in spreading positivity and awareness at KHS. Together we can make a difference.

Please help the Give Back Club in their partnership with Shelter Our Soldiers to make care packages for homeless veterans. Donations can be ordered directly from the following link or purchased and dropped off at KHS: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25AOEXQP41MT4?ref_=wl_share

This Girls Volleyball team, a.k.a. Adam Sandler Fan Club, went 3-0 this week, including two conference wins! And our freshman team secured their first W of the season. Congrats to all of our volleyball players and coaches on a great week!

Upcoming themes for our KHS football games!

Support the team and dress in theme - at school and at the game!

(As always, the KHS Dress Code must be followed.)

Congratulations to the cast of our fall play, Alice in Wonderland! There was so much talent and excitement at auditions, and rehearsals are already underway! We can't wait to put on this show November 12, 13, and 14th. Ticket information coming soon!

Considering joining the wrestling team? Attend the informational meeting!

Applications for the National Math Honor Society are being accepted until October 9th at 3:00 PM for NEW MEMBERS ONLY. Applications can be found on the Google Classroom. Join with code: k3yqehh. Please see Mrs. Kelley in room 306 if you have any questions.

Applications for the National Science Honor Society are being accepted until October 8 at 7:30 AM for NEW MEMBERS ONLY. Applications can be found on the Google Classroom. Join with code: ibhl2egk. Please see Dr. Bruffy in room 312 if you have any questions.

Our Physical Education department is having a fantastic archery unit! The students are really proud of their progress and achievements on the range.

Ms. Kelly's Culinary 1 class has hit the ground running with their first recipe: Microwave Chocolate Chip Mug Cakes topped with Vanilla Ice Cream. Students practiced their Mise En Place stills as they prepared this dish.

*Please note that lunch has been split into A and B this year to accommodate "Freshman Academy" meetings, as well as having definitive start and end times for science and lunch labs (as well as other classes and activities taking place during this time). Students who are not scheduled for a class or activity during this time will have the full block for lunch as in the past.

Upon logging into the Parent Portal, please click "Daily Attendance" under the menu. Then, select the "Report Student Attendance" button and fill in the requested information. Next, click "Review Attendance Request" and submit. This will communicate your student's absence directly to the Kinnelon High School Main Office.

If you are unable to submit your student's absence via the Parent Portal, please email: khsattendance@kinnelon.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Students need to be in school for 4 hours to get credit for the day. If a student arrives on time, they need to be here until 11:45am. If they are not here for 4 hours, they will be marked absent.

Please note that the Rules and Regulations below will be strictly enforced in accordance with our Student Code of Conduct. Thank you in advance to our students for their compliance, as well as families for their continuous support at home.

Students are expected to adhere to the dress code as outline in our Handbook. Students who are not dressed appropriately for school will be asked to change, or we will request that a parent/guardian bring a change of clothing to school.

Please review the following to ensure that we maintain a positive, learning-focused environment at Kinnelon High School:

The following are considered inappropriate:

• Footwear must be worn at all times. (NO BARE FEET)

• Hoods are not permitted in school

• Hats may be worn at the discretion of the teacher

• Clothing such as shorts, pants, or skirts are not permitted to be worn lower than the hip-line.

• Excessively tight shorts and skirts are not acceptable.

• Skirts and shorts that do not reach mid-thigh are not acceptable.

• See-through clothing that exposes undergarments is not acceptable.

• Low-riding pants, shorts, or skirts that expose undergarments are not acceptable.

• Tops that:

• Expose undergarments

• Expose midriff- no more than 2 inches between the bottom of the top article of clothing to the top

• Have plunging necklines

• Have back lines lower than the mid shoulder blades

• Are marked as undergarments

• Clothing with inappropriate pictures, liquor advertisements, sexually suggestive messages, tobacco or gang affiliations, slogans which contain offensive or obscene symbols or signs, slogans depicting violence or degrading any race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, or sexual orientation or drug related messages are not permitted.

• Trousers/slacks with studs or gaudy accessories cannot be worn in school. Other items prohibited are wrist/ankle/neckbands with spikes, chains, cleats, or other articles which could cause damage to other students or property.

• Outdoor jackets or coats must be placed in student lockers except when entering or leaving the building and when there is a defect in the heating system.

• Sunglasses/non-prescription sunglasses that are glazed and tinted glasses are not to be worn in school except as prescribed by the pupil's doctor.

*Thank you in advance for your cooperation with our Dress Code. The KHS Administration ultimately reserves the right to determine whether an article of clothing is appropriate and may direct a student to change or remove an item that is not.

Students may not use any personal electronic device during the school day. If students take their cell phone out at any time, school staff will confiscate the device and forward it to the main office for safe keeping in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

At this time, students are required to scan their school identification when arriving late or leaving school early, as well as to visit the Media Center. Later this school year, students will also need their Identification in order to unlock the bathroom doors.