Weekly Update
November 5, 2025
PRINCIPAL GREETING
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today, our students participated in testing on the new platform. While there were a few expected first-day adjustments, the process went well overall. We will continue testing on Monday and appreciate everyone’s cooperation. As we wrap up the week, I hope you enjoy the upcoming long weekend.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership. Go Hounds!
Dr. McCann
IMPORTANT DATES
Nov. 1-Nov. 18: PTSC Fall Clothing Drive
Nov 6-7: School Closed - NJEA Convention
Nov 10: MP1 Ends, Field Testing, students test, then follow a 2-hour delay schedule (seniors have a 2 hour delay)
Nov 11: School closed for Students
Nov 12- Nov 30: Main Entrance to HS closed from 7:30am-3:30pm for construction (please use bus lot entrance)
Nov 19 & 20: Picture Day Retakes
Field Testing
Testing Today (11/5)
Today, we successfully completed our first day of testing using the new state platform, Cambium Assessment. As with any new system, a few minor challenges arose, but our team responded quickly and worked closely with both the New Jersey Department of Education and Cambium representatives to troubleshoot. We anticipate an even smoother testing experience on Monday.
Testing for 11/10
All students in grades 9-11, report to your testing room for 7:20am. After testing is completed, students will follow the 2 hour delay schedule for classes.
Construction Update
Starting on November 12, 2025, the steel will be erected for the new auditorium. From this date, until approximately November 30, 2025, the main parking lot entrance will be closed to traffic from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Those visiting during this time should enter and exit through the bus lot driveway and use the main parking lot entrance by the softball field and greenhouse. The main office entrance will still be open and accessible during this time.
Picture Day Retakes
Grade 9-11 pictures went home this week. Please contact Lors Customer Service directly at 908-964-0847 if you have any concerns.
November 19 & 20 will be make-up picture day for grades 9-11. Students who complete the form below will receive a smart pass to their retake session. If your student requires a retake, please have them fill out this Picture Day Retake Form 25-26
2026-2027 Calendar Survey
We're seeking the community's perspective regarding the inclusion of holidays. Your input is important! Please click here to complete our brief survey.
Sideline Shop- Get some NB Gear
Welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your Northern Burlington Region High School store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.
Happy shopping, Northern Burlington Region High School fan!
» Shop your Northern Burlington Region High School Sideline Store
Athletics
Tickets for all Northern Burlington High School athletic events like football, basketball and wrestling, can be purchased online at the link below:
Please be sure to select the correct game when purchasing, as multiple events may be listed at the same time.
Come out and support our Greyhounds! 🐾💙
Floral Design Thanksgiving Orders
Happy *almost* Thanksgiving! Please use the link below to order florals from the NB Floral Shop! All proceeds directly benefit the students' projects. The form will close on 11/14
Lost and Found
If your child is missing an item, particularly a piece of clothing or a water bottle, please encourage them to check the lost and found. Most of our lost and found items are on tables outside the gymnasium and items that are more valuable are on the main office counter (jewelry, electronics, etc). Ultimately, whatever is not picked up is donated at different times of the year to the PTSC clothing drive
Conferences
Parent Conferences are being held at the High School according to the following schedule:
Nov 13, 2025 In person 6:30p to 8:30p
To register for a conference, please refer to this DOCUMENT.
To register for a particular time frame,
Click on the link for a specific teacher.
Make sure the Google Calendar is set for the correct date of the conference
Select the time slot you want and follow the onscreen directions to register for a conference
Please keep in mind that time slots fill up quickly. If there are no time slots available, it means the teacher is booked.
If you are unable to schedule an appointment with a specific teacher, feel free to email them or contact your child’s counselor to set up an appointment during the school day during a teacher’s open period.
PTSC
Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC):
AP Exam Registration Deadline Approaching
If your child is planning on taking an AP exam in May 2026, the deadline to register without a late fee is quickly approaching. All registrations must be completed by November 7. After this date, a late fee per exam will apply. Payment plans are available. For more information, please visit our website https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/310252. If you have questions, please contact the AP Coordinator, Dr. Leslie Puente-Ervin, at Lpuente-ervin@nburlington.com.
Cafeteria News
Local Food Resources for New Jersey Families
SFAs may be experiencing increased calls from families concerned about the potential loss of SNAP benefits on November 1st. Please note the New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub offers a comprehensive listing of websites that can assist households in locating a local food pantry or soup kitchen. Families may also choose to access the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Norwescap, and Mercer Street Friends websites directly to search for local food resources.
Thank you for providing these important resources to families at this time, and for your unwavering work to ensure New Jersey students receive healthy, nutritious meals every day.
Clinical Corner
November is Military Families Month, and I thought it would be appropriate to discuss the grieving process that military families go through whenever they have to move to a new location or in military speak, a permanent change of station or PCS. I think sometimes there is an assumption that just because moving so much is part of their lifestyle, that they are “used to it”. However, the loss of community, friendships, and a sense of “home” can cause stress, sadness and depression. This is referred to as the “PCS let-down” and is a valid emotional response to the frequent restarts and instability of military life. It’s important to recognize and validate these feelings in order to process the move and accept the new environment. Acknowledging the grief is important in order to give the family permission to grieve what is lost and help them cope. Exploring the new location and creating new connections can also help the process. These kinds of non-death losses can be just as difficult to experience, they fall under the “ambiguous loss” umbrella and often people go through the same stages of grief as if they have lost someone close to them although the people, places and things they love are still here. On the opposite end of this are the families that suffer the loss of the family that moved away and are grieving their absence. If you know a military family going through either side of this, it can be helpful to bring over a meal, be welcoming or empathetic, or just saying something like: “Transitions can be so hard, how can I help?” can go a long way.
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SENIOR SECTION - CLASS OF 2026
Senior Yearbook Ads:
Senior ads are also on sale. Recognize your student's milestones and successes with a yearbook ad.
Order them before it's too late. Deadline is 01/12/2026.
2025-26 yearbooks can be ordered at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057651.
Senior Photo & Selection Deadline – Friday, November 7th
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.
If your student has not yet had their portrait taken please call Lors customer service 908-964-8200 to set up an appointment today!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2026!
Class of 2026 Parking
Seniors are eligible to apply for parking on campus. Please find the link below for the 2025–2026 Senior Parking Application that can be accessed in Google Classroom.
If you have already applied and have been approved, you should have received a parking decal pickup information email from Ms. Gupta