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Superintendent's Report e-newsletter - May 2025

Posted Date: 5/09/25 (:00 AM)
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Superintendent's Report

Dr. Johanna S. Ruberto, Interim Superintendent - March 2025 E-Newsletter

Community Rallies Around 7th Grader

crowd at start of fun run
The Piscataway community came together for a Day of Fun on Saturday, April 26, to support and celebrate Schor Middle School seventh-grader Omar Danso in his fight against kidney failure and his search for a transplant. More than 100 people took part in a 5K fun run and walk at a drizzly Riverside Park in Piscataway, and many more enjoyed music, food trucks, and games with Omar and his family. “After getting through the initial bumps in the road, Omar has really pushed through and persevered through everything,” said Omar’s mother, Jasmin Eversley-Danso said. “Sometimes his strength really surprises me. It does get hard, but we just want to be a source of support for him every single day.”
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Video of the Month

volunteer being recognized

Show of appreciation at Volunteer Recognition Night

We held our annual Volunteer Recognition Night on Monday, May 5, in the PHS Commons to celebrate the wonderful work of those who give of their own time, including our Board of Education, parent organizations, Board committees, the Piscataway Education Foundation, and more. These generous individuals make our schools and district a success. The event was hosted by Interim Superintendent Dr. Johanna S. Ruberto and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Glenn Lottmann, and featured our principals speaking about how volunteers impact their schools so positively. Everyone got to hear a special performance by a six-piece jazz combo of PHS students, and each volunteer was given a token of thanks that included an old-fashioned popcorn cup and a package of microwave popcorn that fit with the theme of the night, “You make us POP with appreciation.”

 

PHS ‘Clue’ Earns 10 Foxy Award Nominations

Congratulations to the PHS Drama Club production of “Clue,” which has been nominated for 10 Foxy Awards at Montclair State University, which spotlight the best in high school theatre from around New Jersey. The awards will be held May 19. PHS has been nominated for:
• Production of a Mystery Play
• Acting Ensemble of a Mystery Play
• Performance by an Actor in a Mystery Play: Jackson Bartle as Wadsworth
• Performance by an Actress in a Mystery Play: Andrea Ladia as Mrs. White
• Risk Taking in Direction Award: Mike Yoson
• Achievement in Period/Fantasy Costume Design: Christie Hall
• JoAnne Fox Award for Theatre Education: Mike Yoson
• Scenic Design: Matt Nickles
• Student Makeup Designer / Student Hair & Wig Designer: Julianna Caputo

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Coming Up

May 9-10: PHS Dance Concert, 7 p.m.
May 12: Schor Orchestra/Choir Concert, 6 p.m.
May 13: PHS Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.
May 14: Quibbletown Spring Concert/Art Show, 6 p.m.
May 15: PHS Band Concert, 7 p.m.    
May 16: PHS AP Art Show, 6 p.m.
May 19: Conackamack Band Concert, 6 p.m.
May 20: Interim Reports Available in Genesis Parent Module
May 20: Conackamack Orchestra/Chorus concert, 6 p.m.
May 20: Culture, Climate & Community Relations Committee meeting, 7 p.m.
May 21: PHS Choir Concert, 7 p.m.
May 21: Middle School Experience for parents, 7 p.m.
May 22: PHS Jazz Under the Stars, 7 p.m.
May 23-26: Schools Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
June 2: Curriculum Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
June 6: Early Dismissal for Students; Teacher In-Service Day
June 6: K-8 Art Gallery, 6 p.m.
June 6: PHS Prom
June 10: Schools Closed for Students & Teachers for Primary Election Day
June 11: Fiscal Planning & Operations Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
June 12: Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m.

 

Athletics

Boys Volleyball Takes Gold in Tournament as Wins Pile Up

Congratulations to the Piscataway High School boys volleyball team for taking first place in the 12-team Essex County Schools of Technology Varsity Invitational Tournament on April 12. The Chiefs record currently stands at an incredible 13-3 and 8-2 in the GMC White division. The JV team also won gold in the 12-team Livingston Tournament. The boys are coached by Dritan Lazemetaj and assistant coach Brian Tuskan.

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Visual & Performing Arts

school musical

Sweet Honors for PHS’ ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Congratulations to the Piscataway High School production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for receiving honors from the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards and the Central Jersey Marquee Awards. Rising Star nominations include Andrea Ladia for Outstanding Performance by a Featured Ensemble Member and the Pure Imagination Art Contest for Educational Impact Award. Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards are the pinnacle of high school musical theatre honors. PHS also received a Marquee Award nomination in Student Dedication and Excellence for student choreographer Julia Hubbard, and an Honorable Mention for Best Lead Actor for Jackson Bartle.


 

In Your School

autism acceptance walk

Grades PreK-5

ARBOR: Board Honors Arbor and King for Collaborative Project
CHILDREN'S CORNER: Fun and learning for Week of the Young Child
EISENHOWER: Students March for Autism Acceptance
GRANDVIEW: In the Groove for Family Fitness Night
KING: Community Service Club Wraps Up Successful Year
KNOLLWOOD: Families Blend Art and Tech for a Fun Night
RANDOLPHVILLE: PHS Future Educators Bring Lessons on Financial Literacy
tug of war

Grades 6-12

PHS: Freshman Field Day Builds Community and Belonging
CONACKAMACK: Standout Students Honored at Choice Awards
QUIBBLETOWN: 7th-Graders Explore Liberty Science Center
SCHOR: Pitcher Throws No-Hitter with 13 Strikeouts

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