Panther News

Today was a truly inspiring day at our school as we celebrated National College Decision Day. It was wonderful to see our students proudly showcasing their apparel and sharing their future plans—from four-year universities, military, and trade schools to specialized union pathways. We are incredibly proud of the diverse and ambitious goals our students have set for themselves.

As we look ahead, next week is Teacher and Nurses Appreciation Week! We deeply value everything our dedicated teachers and school nurses do to support the growth, health, and well-being of our students every single day. They are the heart of our learning community, and we cannot wait to celebrate them.

We ask all students to take a moment throughout next week to personally thank their teachers and our school nurse. Whether it is a quick "thank you" in the hallway or a small note of gratitude, your words of appreciation mean the world to our staff.

We are so excited to share that Mrs. Parks' and Mr. Kochanski's classes had a wonderful time attending the Special Olympics at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield yesterday, Wednesday, April 29th.

The day began with a beautiful opening ceremony, which featured a parade of athletes, coaches, and teachers. It was quite a spectacle, led by police on motorcycles with streamers going off as each school's name was proudly announced.

We are especially proud of our Progressions student, Nick Jereos, who competed in the softball throw. Nick did a fantastic job and earned a bronze medal for third place in his division!.

We are so incredibly proud of Nick and all of his hard work and sportsmanship.

Last weekend, the Cedar Grove Robotics Team traveled to St. Louis to compete in the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship against 849 other high school robotics teams from 46 different countries. The team (Team B) consists of Vraj Paghdal - lead designer, programmer, and driver, John Mize - lead scout and strategist, and Daryl Lacuesta - pit manager, match loader, and lead mechanic.

After three days of intense competition, the team entered the elimination round as the 6th seed in their division. The team made it to the quarter finals before being eliminated in an extremely close match.

The team ended their season, and high school career ranked 12th in the entire world out of over 700,000 registered VEX high school teams! This incredible feat has skyrocketed Cedar Grove Robotics into the stratosphere of world-class elite programs.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of these amazing engineers at the next Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, 5/5, at 7:30 in the CGHS auditorium.

Huge congratulations to Angelina Mazzola for her incredible achievement in being accepted into the NJ All-State Mixed Choir! This prestigious honor is a testament to Angelina’s exceptional vocal talent, dedication, and hours of hard work. Selection for the All-State Choir is a highly competitive process, bringing together the finest student musicians from across the entire state. We are so proud to have Angelina representing Cedar Grove High School on such a grand stage, and we cannot wait to hear her lend her voice to this elite ensemble. Congratulations, Angelina—we are all cheering for you!

"Congratulations to Maddie Connor and Oyku Altintas on their acceptance to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) Student Exhibition! This exhibition features work from high school students all over Essex County. Out of over 1000 submissions only 70-80 were selected, so it is an honor to have two from our high school represented. Maddie and Oyku are both dedicated students who express interest and skill in the visual arts, and this is such an exciting opportunity for them!

Cedar Grove High School is proud to name Kara Stambaugh as the April Student of the Month, honoring a student who truly embraces every moment and gives meaning to every action. A four-year varsity lacrosse player and the only student selected as a Progression’s Peer Leader, Kara stands apart through her leadership in classroom discussions and her role as a dedicated peer mentor. Her contagious positivity and constant words of encouragement inspire everyone around her, as she is frequently seen exchanging smiles and greetings with students and faculty alike. By seizing every opportunity and paving a way for her future success, Kara exemplifies the very best of our school community. Congratulations, Kara!

Sophia Bobrowsky and Alayna Athar, two outstanding students from our Cedar Grove chapter, had the opportunity to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), where they represented our school with professionalism and pride. Sophia competed in a role play event, demonstrating strong problem-solving, communication, and business decision-making skills against top competitors from around the world and received a medal for finishing in the top 10 for her first role play. Alayna attended through her commitment to community service, where she not only represented our local impact but also participated in a variety of educational workshops that focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Both students gained valuable experience, built connections, and brought back insights that will benefit our entire program.

Talent Under the Stars was held at Cedar Grove's Historical Morgan Farm on Wednesday April 29 and featured Angelo Albanese as host/performer, Angelina Hashemisohi as coordinator/performer, Sofia Maffettone-Weber & Anthony Maffettone singing an original song, singers; Caitlin Scherban, Eliana Millman, Angelina Mazzola, Luca Sandomenico and drummer Maddie McNeil

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April Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We are resending the correct link to order graduation lawn signs. An earlier message included an incorrect link, which may have caused some orders not to be received.

If you were contacted about a missing Google order, it’s possible the incorrect link was used. If you submitted payment via Venmo, please check your account for a message from us then double-check that you used the correct link when placing your order. We only messaged people who we received payment from but no Google form. To avoid confusion please only resubmit your order if you were contacted.

Please make sure you click on “submit” at the end of the google form to insure your order was placed. You will receive a response confirmation.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Galioto at lynnieg30@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Please support HOSA as we grow as a chapter by coming to Chipotle on 5/4 between 5 PM and 9PM. Proceeds help our chapter with future competitions! See attached flyer as the code is needed.

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

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

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