Panther News

What an awesome week at CGHS! We kicked things off with a special treat thanks to our APT, who generously provided an ice cream truck for our students. It was the perfect way to start the week!

Our students brought incredible energy to Spirit Week, showing off their pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wednesday was especially exciting as our volleyball team earned a huge win over Verona at our Dig Pink event! Our students showed up in full force to support the team, and we even had a special appearance from our very own Panther mascot! It was a memorable night filled with school spirit!

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this such a great week and showing what CGHS spirit is all about. Go Panthers!

Each year, our school district participates in the Governor's Educator of the Year Program. If you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program. At this time, we are seeking nominations from our entire school community regarding this prestigious award.

Parents, teachers, students, and community members are encouraged to nominate an outstanding educator, educational services professional, and/or a paraprofessional from CGHS.

Eligibility Criteria:

Any educators nominated for this award must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be an exceptionally skilled and dedicated licensed classroom teacher (PreK to grade 12 in a public or charter school) where teaching is the primary responsibility rather than administrative or supervisory responsibilities, or an educational services professional (ESP) who is listed as one of the eligible enrollment areas

• Must have the latest summative rating of at least effective; if the teacher or the ESP has not received a summative rating at the time of application, then their most current practice rating should be at least effective or the equivalent

• Be an expert in the field who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn

• Actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create a strong culture of respect and success

• Demonstrate leadership and innovation in educational activities at the school, district, and/or state and national levels that take place both within and outside the school setting

• Have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues

• Have not earned the title of school, county,

• or state Teacher of the Year nor ESP of the Year for the past five (5) years

• Ineligible Staff due to prior nominations (Mr. Brady, Mr. VanderHorn, Mrs. Lafoon, Mrs. Amador, & Mrs. Hull)

Attached is the nomination form for the Governor’s Educator of the Year. All forms are due by November 2nd via email to Inglis.Jody@cgschools.org or dropped off at the CGHS main office in a sealed envelope addressed to Mrs. Inglis/GEOY.

Please note, you may nominate a Teacher, Ed Specialist, or both (if you so choose). Each nomination requires a separate nomination form.

https://www.nj.gov/education/recognition/educators/geoy/materials/NominationForm.pdf

November 4th & 5th- School Closed

November 13th & 14th - Peter and the Starcatcher

November 18th - 8th Grade Open House

November 25th- Early Dismissal

November 26th & 27th- School Closed, Happy Thanksgiving

In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, our Italian Club proudly raised the Italian flag at CGHS! This special moment was a wonderful way to recognize and celebrate Italian culture, history, and traditions.

In Neuroscience we built brains out of oranges and candy to understand the anatomy of the brain and what the different lobes and sections do.

On Friday, October 9th, Mrs. Parks' class visited the Apple Store at Willowbrook Mall for an interactive photography workshop focused on mastering the iPhone camera. During the 60-minute session, students experimented with hands-on photography techniques—learning how to frame a shot, test out creative features, and utilize built-in editing tools through a series of fun activities. Students brought their own devices or were provided one by the Apple Store to participate fully in the experience.

The Italian National Honor Society is fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Use THIS LINK to contribute. Your fundraising efforts help ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

National Honor Society Peer Tutoring
Need a Tutor? The National Honor Society Cedar Grove High School offers Peer Tutoring for all high-school students. If you would like to request a peer tutor, please follow the procedure in the catalog and pick out a few tutors. Be sure to check your tutors' availability and subjects they are offering to teach before requesting them. All requests have to be made through Mrs. Halawani (halawani.mirna@cgschools.org). Mrs. Halawani or your teacher can also request a tutor on your behalf, just let us know. We have an amazing group of NHS tutors who are eager to tutor your student/child so please don't hesitate to ask.

NHS Tutoring

College visits have begun! Check out the list of schools in Naviance. Students must register for

each visit at least one day prior in order to obtain a Smart Pass to attend.

Please reach out to your counselor or Mrs. Hampson with any questions.

Monday 10/19

American University 12:15-12:45

Chapman University 1:15-1:45

Tuesday 10/20

Essex County College 1:15-1:45

Wednesday 10/21

Lafayette College 12:15-12:45

Friday 10/23

Sacred Heart University 12:15-12:45

Please click here to view a Financial Aid Webinar presentation by Mr. Ed Zamora. Should you have any questions, you can reach out to him directly or the Office of School Counseling.

The AP Exam Registration Window will open on October 1, 2026. Please click on this link to register and pay for your AP exams. Regular registrations will be due on 10/30. Late registrations will be accepted until 11/5 (with a $40 late fee incurred). Registrations will not be accepted after November 5th.

It is best to have both the student and parent complete the registration together to ensure that all components are completed properly.

Please note if a student is not enrolled in an AP course and wishes to self-study and take an AP exam, that is an option. Please see the AP Coordinator (Mrs. Pontidis) if you would like to arrange this.

Contact Mrs. Pontidis at pontidis.stephanie@cgschools.org with any questions.

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

See this link for the schedule: Athletic Schedule