Principal's Message
Welcome to the return to in person learning during the 2021-22 school year! Students should be sure to take full advantage of everything our school has to offer. We know the past two years have been difficult and we celebrate all our students who rose to the challenge! This school year will be focused on transitioning back and we know this will bring new challenges as well. Let's look to our guardian owls Hope and Perseverance for inspiration!
We are very proud of the students' accomplishments in all of our programs including athletic, academic, and artistic achievements. Our student athletes excel in football, soccer, tennis, cross country, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, and track! Our Boys Cross Country team were the Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional Champions last year for the first time since 1968! Our Track and Tennis athletes continue to set school records and perform incredibly well in Group 1 competition on the State level! In 2019, 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 for two years in a row.
We earned the Shoprite Cup as the #1 Group I New Jersey Sports Program in 2018.
Our high school has received quite a number of recognitions over the years including continual ranking by U.S. News and World Reports as one of the Best High Schools in New Jersey. Additionally, 54% of our graduating seniors earned a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam before they graduated our high school. We have renewed our Bronze Certification from Sustainable Jersey for Schools in recognition of our efforts to pursue "green" initiatives and a number of wellness projects in our school in support of sustainability. This academic and athletic recognition along with the numerous individual and team awards received by our Model UN/ Model Congress, DECA, Mock Trial Team, 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.
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:
[email protected]