Weekly Update

Below is the information from the student handbook regarding a student in good standing. Please note that students not in good standing will not be permitted to attend Homecoming until they have been restored to good standing. Homecoming tickets will be on sale soon so it is important to confirm your standing as soon as possible.

STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING - The Northern Burlington County Regional School District recognizes that participation in extracurricular activities is an important part of a student’s school experience. There are many academic expectations in addition to social activities that enhance a student’s high school experience. We support these social events as privileges for students who have demonstrated academic achievement, good attendance, and appropriate behavior throughout the school year.

Benefits of being In Good Standing include, but not limited to:

• Attending Blue/ Grey Night, Homecoming Dance, Prom, and Graduation.

• Approval to attend non-NB events requiring Administrative recommendation.

• Attending school sponsored extracurricular field trips, including Renaissance BBQ, Band Trip, Senior Class Trip, etc.

• Earning Senior parking privileges.

Students will fall Out of Good Standing if:

• Required Documents: Have not submitted- Emergency Information Form, Parent/Student Consent Form, and Federal Impact Aid Form (Oct.)

• Attendance: Students who have exceeded the attendance policy.

• Discipline: Two or more suspension occurrences (ISS or OSS) and/or 22 accumulated points within the school year. Any single offense deemed especially serious by the Administration prior to the date of the privileged event.

• Obligations and Fines*: All obligations and fines must be paid in full prior to the privilege or event. Event tickets and parking permits cannot be purchased unless all fines are paid.

Please note: Monies paid are non-refundable for events like the Senior Class Trip and Prom if a student is not in good standing at the time of the event and/or time monies are due in full. *Will impact PowerSchool Access.

It is the student’s responsibility to monitor his/her status as a Student in Good Standing.

If you have not already done so, please complete a new lunch application for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child's

lunch status remains the same eligibility from last year for free or reduced- price meals but will expire on 10/20/2025

unless a new application has been submitted prior to this date.

You can still reapply for benefits for this school year by completing the online application found at

https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/Default.aspx

Online Apps

An email address is required to use this website for submitting free/reduced applications. Please contact your child’s school and ask for a paper application if an email address is not available to you. OR

mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net

or turning in a paper application directly to the school. If you are

not eligible for benefits now, but have a decrease in household income, become unemployed, or have an increase in

household size, you may fill out an application at that time, to reapply for benefits.

If you have any questions, you may discuss it with:

Jill Markley

609-298-3900 X2003

During the 2025–2026 school year, students will participate in a variety of standardized assessments. Some of these assessments are mandated by the State of New Jersey, while others are voluntary and dependent on the courses that the student is enrolled in.

Linked below is a chart outlining the standardized tests scheduled for this school year. Please note that the chart is for informational purposes only.

If you have any questions regarding the assessments or the information provided, please do not hesitate to contact your students' school counselor.

High School Standardized Testing Information for the 25-26 School Year

The week of October 6 is the statewide observance of Week of Respect. This is a time when all schools in New Jersey take time to engage with the students to encourage positive behavior between students and reduce (and hopefully eliminate) bullying. As part of the observance, the students in the high school will have different activities during homeroom. Link to Tuesday’s Video

On Thursday, October 16th, the Counseling Department will host a Financial Aid Night at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. A presenter from HESAA will speak to seniors and their parents about Financial Aid and paying for college. It is a great night with a very knowledgeable speaker; we hope to see you there.

If your child is planning to take an AP exam in May 2026, please review this FAQ for details on where and how to register. This guide should answer most common questions, but if you need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the AP Coordinator directly, Dr. Leslie Puente-Ervin, at LPuente-Ervin@nburlington.com.

• Tickets will be sold online from October 1-8, 2025.

• Students should print out the permission slip or pick up a hard copy in the main office. Complete the form, then upload a picture of the form to the ticket link along with a virtual ID. Virtual IDs can be accessed on the SmartPass App.

• Seniors may bring guests with a completed guest contract. These should be handed in to Mrs. Ballinger or Mr. Grala.

Permission Slip

Senior Guest Contract

Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): The Parent Teacher Student Connection (www.nburlingtonptsc.org) is a non-profit organization committed to educational excellence and service in the Northern Burlington County High School and Middle School community by developing a close working relationship with parents, teachers, staff, and administration. Your membership and participation will ensure the continued success of our organization. Please read our Welcome letter here and consider joining the PTSC for the new school year! https://www.nburlingtonptsc.org/membership

Juniors will receive an email on Friday October 10, 2025 with directions and a link for accessing the Junior Parking lottery. The form will be open from October 10- October 16,2025.

• Interested students who meet the criteria (valid driver’s license, registration, insurance, and available car, etc.) should complete the google doc to enter the lottery. The doc will include a place to submit proof of these documents.

• The form will close on Thursday 10/16/25 at 3pm.

• All those with completed forms will be entered into the lottery which will be held on Friday 10/17/25.

• If you are selected for one of the available Junior parking spots you will be notified via school email on Tuesday 10/21/25. Parking passes will be distributed on Wednesday 10/22/25 in the Main Office during opportunity period (10:30am-11:38am)

• Parking passes will only be issued once ALL necessary documentation is on file and the parking fee of $30 is submitted. Students are not permitted to park until they have been issued a tag.

• Any questions or issues please contact Mrs. Gupta in the main office.

• There are 24 available spots. All parking passes will be for spots located in the middle school parking lot.

NHS Blood Drive October 17!!

Please use the link below to register for the blood drive. For a full list of eligibility requirements, click here.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NBCRHS

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Senior Trip information was shared on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom in June and sent via email mid/late Aug to members of the Class of 2026 and their parents/guardians. The Senior Trip is from April 14-18th. The first payment of $770 was due by Monday, Sept 22nd and should have been given to Mr. Godoy or Mrs. McWilliams.

Senior Trip 2026 - Info Letter

A reminder that all senior photos and final photo selections for the yearbook are due by Friday, November 7th. Please make sure your senior has taken their photo and chosen their preferred image by this date so it can be included in the yearbook. Late submissions may not be guaranteed.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2025!