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High School Newsbite: October 26th, 2026

Posted Date: 10/26/26 (03:19 PM)
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SOUTH HUNTERDON

High School Newsbite

October 26, 2026
A split-image view of a high school cheerleading squad in blue and black uniforms performing in a gymnasium.
A cheerleading team in blue and black uniforms performs a pyramid stunt in a gymnasium.

School Spirit Shines at Pep Rally!

Staff and students came together on Friday, October 16th to celebrate school spirit in our first pep rally of the year! The dance and cheerleading teams kicked off the celebration with an impressive performance showcasing their talent. Students competed in fun activities and competitions while fall sports teams and the rest of the student body cheered them on from the stands. It was a great way to kick off Homecoming weekend and build lasting memories.
Participants in a gym use straws to pick up small metal nuts from tables during a game.
A split image shows students sitting in bleachers, with players in blue jerseys on top and students in pink on the bottom.
A young person concentrates on stacking blue and red cups on a table inside a gym.
A school shows students participating in spirit week activities inside a gymnasium with blue and gold banners.
A person with curly dark hair raises their arms in celebration after stacking red and blue cups on a table.
A two-panel image shows a gymnasium with a large crowd in bleachers on top, and people looking upwards on the basketball court below.
A split image shows a cheerleading team performing routines in a high school gymnasium with blue walls and a basketball hoop.
A gym floor hosts participants playing a game with tables, cups, and smiling coaches.
A multi-panel view of students participating in fun indoor games and activities in a school gym.
A two-panel image shows people participating in cup stacking activities inside a gymnasium.
A large, diverse crowd of students and adults fills the bleachers of a school gymnasium, with many wearing pink and blue shirts.

Fall Play "The Audition"

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the fall play, The Audition, which premiered on October 15th. Special thanks to Director and Theatre teacher, Laura DiStaulo, for leading students to present this wonderful production!  
Four smiling students stand together behind a white sign that reads 'South Musical Auditions October 15th 7:30pm'.
A two-part image showing a young person in the audience above and a stage performance with actors below in an auditorium.
A split-image view shows a person in a black t-shirt standing center stage in the top half, and two actors talking on stage near a clothing rack in the bottom half.
Two actors on a stage rehearse a scene, with a clothing rack nearby and illuminated panels in the background.
A split image shows students on a stage for a theater production, with a closer view of three students in the foreground.
A two-panel collage shows actors in various costumes during a stage rehearsal or audition.

Pathways Freshmen Engage in Mock Interviews

Two people sit in blue folding chairs on a stage, engaged in a conversation with papers on a clipboard.
A person in a gray outfit sits and talks with a man in a blue suit holding a clipboard.
As part of our new Pathways Program, our 9th-grade students at South Hunterdon Regional High School participated today in mock job interviews with community volunteers!

Students were challenged to imagine themselves 10 years into the future, in 2036, creating resumes and identifying job opportunities aligned with their career interests. They then put their preparation to the test through one-on-one interviews with community members who provided valuable feedback.

The experience focused on developing essential skills such as communication, confidence, problem-solving, and professionalism, all skills that will benefit our students regardless of the career paths they choose.
Three distinct panels show pairs of people sitting in folding chairs, engaged in conversation within an auditorium setting.
A special thank you to our community members who generously volunteered their time to serve as interviewers! Their willingness to share their experiences, provide constructive feedback, and support our students made this an incredibly valuable learning opportunity. 

We also want to recognize and thank Mr. McManus for organizing and coordinating this meaningful experience for our freshmen! This is what our Pathways Program is all about: Connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences and preparing students for life beyond high school!

Eagles Insider

This episode of Eagles Insider features the pep rally, the September Student & Athlete of the Month, Camp Fairview, the new dance program and the history of trick or treating.

Around the District

  • Read the Middle School Newsbite HERE.
  • Read the Elementary School Newsbite HERE.