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On January 3, 2024, the NJ Education Report published an article titled “The Twenty Most Violent Schools in New Jersey” by Laura Waters. Many Highland Park residents were shocked ...

Thanks to the passage of the New Voter Empowerment Act, 17-year-olds in New Jersey are now eligible to vote in primary elections if they turn 18 on or before the next general elec...

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are fast-paced, rigorous courses that allow high school students to gain college credit early, bolster their college applications, and boost their ...

On February 7, a fire struck Jerusalem Pizza and China Lee on Raritan Ave. Both restaurants provided reliable sources of kosher food, with Jerusalem Pizza standing as a pillar in ...

The Highland Park Public Library (HPPL) has long been a staple for all residents of Highland Park, including many high school students who use it for a quiet study space or to bro...

When the Dean of Admissions at Metropolitan University gets twisted up in a case of honest services mail fraud, the Highland Park Mock Trial team is on the case! This year’s team ...

In early March, the Highland Park Model United Nations and Congress team (HPMUNC) returned to Mexico for the first time since 2020. Mr. Gold, Ms. Soler, and a group of 25 students...

Highland Park High School provides its students with diverse opportunities to explore their interests and gain meaningful experiences for the future. Elliot Li, a senior at HPHS, ...

Kareena Monel is a sophomore at HPHS and a skilled henna artist. She would describe her art as “playful…and time-consuming.” She grew interested in henna a few years ago, inspired...

One of the positives of participating in the Highland Park High School music program is the opportunity to go on field trips. In the past, the Band and Orchestra have visited Dorn...

The brand-new Greek Club at Highland Park High School, founded and led by Anasia Kambitsis, seeks to highlight Greek culture in Highland Park High School and make positive changes...

Club meetings can be a great way for students to bond over similar interests, but sometimes, a more interactive approach to learning is more beneficial. Throughout the spring mont...

Once again, the Highland Park Drama Club is hosting its annual one-act showcase, One Knight. This collection of plays is solely student-written, directed, and produced, some drawi...

Ben: Hola, Señor. I’d like you to preface this interview with you giving me a quick description of yourself, including a few words you describe yourself as. Dr. Esteban: I’m...

Hello, pet. It’s been a while. As a youth, the only thing I wanted was a pet, and also, of course, a Club Penguin membership, but mostly it was the pet thing. Something about hav...

As the school year progresses, the Highland Park Drama Club prepares for its annual spring musical, which will take the stage on March 15, 16, and 17. This year, the club is produ...

The winter track season officially kicked off for our Highland Park High School team as they enthusiastically participated in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Relays on Janu...

The Spanish Honor Society has been making waves in the 2023-2024 school year, despite its recent founding. The Spanish Honor Society (SHS) is a club dedicated to Hispanic culture ...

At the beginning of the year, the Highland Park Board of Education welcomed its three newest members: Sara Pixley, Nicole Stanio, and Ethan Schoolman. Dr. Pixley and Ms. Stanio ex...

This school year, the Highland Park Public Schools District began the strategic planning process, calling members of the community to contribute their thoughts and ideas toward im...