Principal's Message
The 2018-19 School year has concluded. Final Report Cards are posted on Genesis and available for review. Many of our students continued to make honor roll and have been successful in their classes. Those students who may need to repeat courses should be enrolling in summer school options.
Summer Assignments are posted on this page as well and all students are encouraged to find a good book or two and enjoy some time reading and relaxing!
Last year, the high school received recognitions including
Gold Ranking by U.S. News and World Reports as the #17 Best High School in New Jersey. This year we have been recognized again as one of the "Best High Schools" in the state. We also earned the
Shoprite Cup as the #1 Group I New Jersey Sports Program last year. These awards along with the numerous individual and team awards received by our Model UN/ Model Congress, DECA, Science Leagues, Mathletes, Orchestra, Choir, and Band and other competitive clubs demonstrate that our students, faculty, and school community are focused on all aspects of student achievement.
This year, our Boys Tennis Team won the Group I State Championship, and we had three Spring Track State Champions! Our track programs have set the standard by consistently performing at the top levels in our county, division, and the state! Our Boys and Girls Soccer teams were highly successful winning a State Sectional Championship and the Greater Middlesex Conference championship respectively. We were also Division champions in Girls Tennis. We have also had significant Our Girls Volleyball and Cross Country teams were highly competitive with strong winning seasons and Football is poised to make a major comeback next year.
All of our students are encouraged to set their individual goals for success at the highest levels and to take advantage of the broad range of opportunities and supports our school has to offer.
Students who need assistance with coursework and want to improve their grades should meet with their counselor or teachers to arrange for tutoring or for additional help if needed. We are always available to provide help to any student who needs it.
Remember that we are the OWLS, and our mission is for each of our students to demonstrate Openness, Wisdom, Leadership, and Spirit as they prepare for college, future careers, and active participation in society. We are dedicated to serving our students and guiding them as they fulfill this mission. Please do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question or concern.
Michael J. Lassiter
Principal of Highland Park High School
Email: mlassiter@hpschools.net