Panther News

Yesterday CGHS celebrated National Decision Day! This is more than just announcing a choice; it's a celebration of each student's unique journey and their readiness to embark on the next chapter. It's a moment where the CGHS community – teachers, counselors, families, and fellow students came together to acknowledge our students achievements and congratulate them on their future endeavors.

Ultimately, Decision Day at CGHS was a powerful reminder of the potential within each of our students and the bright futures that await them. We are incredibly proud of every single one of our graduating seniors and look forward to seeing the amazing things they will accomplish.

Get ready to celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every single day! Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's the perfect opportunity to recognize the amazing teachers who have inspired, guided, and supported you throughout your time at CGHS.

Think about a teacher who truly made an impact on you – someone who sparked your curiosity, helped you overcome a challenge, or simply made you feel seen and valued. Now is your chance to say thank you!

We encourage all students to take a moment next week to send a message – a simple email, a handwritten note, or even a quick verbal thank you – to a teacher who has made a difference in your educational journey. Your words of appreciation can mean the world to them and are a powerful way to acknowledge their dedication and hard work. Let's make Teacher Appreciation Week at CGHS truly special!

The members of the Cedar Grove High School’s Key Club make smiles and spend time with Seniors Citizens at Alaris health! In the spirit of Easter, volunteers took part in assisting with Easter paintings, played in team competitions for prizes, and made life-lasting memories. Thank you to all of our volunteers for taking their time and collaborating with the residents!

On April 30th, the Progression Class and Life Skills Class observed and participated in the Special Olympics at Brookdale Park. The weather was gorgeous and the students had a fantastic time. Some participated in a softball throw, a running race, and a walking race, which turned into a running race! They won awards for 5th place, 3rd place, and 2nd place!! The entire experience has us all looking forward to next year and making our group larger with participants and volunteers!

Angelo Albanese and Mathew Potters made history as the first Cedar Grove High School students to compete in the Special Olympics Games, held on April 30th at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield. The CGHS Special Olympics Team was coached by Mr. Kochanski, who proudly led the athletes in their inaugural competition. Angelo competed in the 50-meter run and earned a silver medal, placing 2nd in his group. Mathew participated in both the softball throw and the 50-meter run, earning bronze medals with 3rd-place finishes in each event.

Both athletes were cheered on by their teachers and fellow students, who showed tremendous support throughout the day. Their achievements marked a proud moment for Cedar Grove High School.

The Helping Hands of India Club has collectively worked together for the past month and a half and has made a huge impact within the country India Itself. Over the past month, the club members had collected the basic necessities that many people in need had needed which we had called and asked for such as first aid kits, soap, lotion, slippers, combs, etc. and as a club we were able to make care packages and send them out to an underprivileged community in India. We also held meetings throughout to talk about current events in India and Holidays as currently India is in lots of tension. I should be getting photos of people FROM India with these care packages which I will share shortly as well. I just wanted to share the huge accomplishment I believe we have made as a club as many of the members are also busy individuals. It's crazy to think about how our high school students in Helping Hands of India were able to beneficially impact another country. We also have a clothing drive that will be finished this week for the club which will also be sent out to communities in India who are currently suffering and for those who are in need.

Progressions hosted a very successful Bingo Event. Students from five other districts joined our students and had a blast.

Please view the April Office of School Counseling Newsletter below:

April Newsletter

The Baseball team has won three games in a row including a 12-2 win over North Star Academy in the preliminary round of the Greater Newark County Tournament. They have moved to 10-4 on the season. The baseball team has big games coming up against Verona in the GNT on 5/2/25, senior day against Hoboken on 5/3/25, and our annual rivalry game against Verona on 5/9/25 at Yogi Berra Stadium.

The Softball team has moved their record to 12-3 on the season with a huge 10-9 win this past Monday night over Mount Saint Dominic Academy. They have earned the #1 seed in the Essex County Tournament and will host Belleville HS on 5/2/25 in a first-round game. The team will be celebrating their seniors on Senior Day next Thursday, 5/8/25 vs. St. Mary's.

The Cedar Grove Golf team competed in both the boys and girls Essex County Tournament this past Wednesday at Francis A. Byrne Golf Course. The team finished 12th, shooting a combined score of 353. Congratulations to both Brady Newman and Anthony Coppa for qualifying for the NJSIAA Group 1 State Sectional Tournament.

The Boys Lacrosse team has a 7-5 record with recent wins over Rutherford and Hackettstown High Schools. They will travel to Glen Ridge on Saturday in the first round of the Essex County Tournament.

Come out and support the CGHS Girls Lacrosse team this Wednesday night (5/7/25) as they take on Tenafly High School on Senior Night at 6:00 pm.

The Boys Tennis team has moved to 6-7 on the season. They had two wins this week over Irvington HS and an exciting 3-2 win over Boonton HS.

The Boys and Girls Track & Field teams have both moved to 7-0 in Super Essex Conference Independence Division Dual Meets with wins over Glen Ridge and Immaculate Conception. Congratulations to Alexa Wollf, Sophia Bobrowski, Chloe Leon, and Cara Leon for breaking the CGHS 4x400 Relay Record at the Essex County Relay Championships with a time of 4:18.

Congratulations to the athletes who have reached milestone marks over the past few weeks:

Xavier Andujar - Baseball - 100 Strikeouts

Gia Fernandez - Softball - 100 Hits

Gabriella Florre - Softball - 100 Hits

Cayce Kavakich - Softball - 1,000 Strikeouts

Cayce Kavakich - 100 Hits

Stephen Paradiso - Boys Lacrosse - Career Goal Record

Stephen Paradiso - Boys Lacrosse - Career Points Record

Nicolas Russ - Baseball - 100 Hits

Just a reminder that all Cedar Grove High School Athletic schedules, event locations, and live streams can always be found at: https://www.secconference.org/public/genie/282/school/6/

• 5/5-5/16- AP Testing Window

• 5/13 & 5/14 - 9th Grade NJSLA ELA

• 5/19 & 5/20 NJSLA - Grade 9 Math, Grade 11 Science

• 5/19 & 5/20- Delayed opening for 10th & 12th grade students