Tuesday, November 11

• Scholarship Information

• Working Papers

• Part-time Job Postings

• Volunteer Opportunities

• December 2, at 7 pm - The Princeton Review presents “SAT, ACT, or both”.  This is a virtual presentation.  Students and parents should register via this link: SAT, ACT, or Both 
• December 10, at 6 pm in the Large Cafeteria. Junior Planning Night: for Juniors and their parents to review post-secondary planning opportunities, information, and resources.  Presented by Mrs. Kaiser 
• December 16, at 6 pm in the Large Cafeteria.  Early College Planning Night: for Freshman and Sophomores and their parents to review the opportunities at BRHS and the steps to take to create success in the future.  Presented by Mrs. Kaiser 

Second Marking Period

The first day of the Second Marking Period is November 11th. With the start of MP2, your child gets a fresh start to the marking period. Encourage them to stay on top of their assignments and connect with their teachers. If your child needs support, they can always meet with their assigned School Counselor for resources and helpful strategies. 

Get Involved! 

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to join clubs and activities, as well as find opportunities for volunteer work in the community. The BRHS Clubs and Activities List is a great way to see the various clubs BRHS has to offer, as well as how to get involved. The Volunteer Opportunities List provides information on the numerous opportunities to provide service to our community.

National Honor Society Tutoring

Students can request tutoring from the NHS by filling out this form.  All tutoring sessions will take place during a lunch block agreed upon by you and your tutor. Students will need to use their school email account to sign up.

Students MUST join the appropriate AP classrooms in College Board AND make their payment in Total Registration BEFORE an exam can be ordered for the student.

Please email: apcoordinator@brrsd.k12.nj.us with any questions.

To stay up on the latest AP Testing Information, join the AP Google Classroom: nxct7xpq

Juniors

You are encouraged to attend Junior Planning Night with your parents.  Counselors will meet with you in December to begin the college search process, utilize Naviance, and review important information. 

Going Merry is teaming up with Collegewise to host a free webinar for students and parents on November 13 at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST – Finding Your Fit: Helping Students Choose the Right College.  This session will help students and their families understand how to create a college list that aligns with their goals, interests, and budget. It’s a great way for them to hear from admissions experts and start the process with confidence.  Registration link: Collegewise Webinar

Seniors

A reminder that you should be checking your college portals to keep track of your application materials.  It can take them weeks to update them due to the volume of applications they receive, so please be patient if materials still show as missing.  You can check Naviance to see if your counselor documents and teachers' letters have been sent. Be sure to check your email regularly as well. 

For any Senior who does not intend to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college, please make sure you have met with your counselor to discuss your future goals, or see Mrs. Kaiser if you need assistance in creating a plan.    

You can follow all of the College & Career updates on Instagram @brhscollege!

There will be an assembly on Friday, November 14th, during Block 5 in the Auditorium.

All students with an identified career concentration are encouraged to attend. The assembly will discuss requirements for earning an endorsement on their transcript as well as a graduation cord. Topics include required coursework, capstone project, and career exposure hours.

Why Long Weekends Make School Anxiety Worse and What Parents Can Do article to support your child over the extended breaks coming up this fall & winter. 

The Parent Wellness and Education Series, hosted by the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, is presenting 'How to Support Someone Coping with Loss,' brought to you by the Imagine Center for Coping with Loss. This will be a virtual information session for all parents on Wednesday, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m.

Are you concerned your child may have ADHD? If so, Attitude is a platform specifically designed to help individuals with ADD and ADHD. This organization has created resources that help parents identify ADHD symptoms and provide information about the links between ADD, anxiety, and depression. For more information, click here for their podcast. 

If you are interested in learning about their programs for the 2026-2027 school year, please see the following link about the SCVTHS Open House. Applications are now available for students to complete. The deadline to apply is January 23rd, 2026. No late submissions will be accepted. Click here to apply.

Check out the Empower Somerset website to learn more about their monthly events & support groups for youth, parents/caregivers & families. 

Food Assistance Resource

Food pantries and soup kitchens are available to anyone who needs quick access to food, including students and their families. This resource (found here) includes general information about food pantries, a county-by-county list, and four easy steps for visiting one.

NJ211 Hotline

NJ 211 Hotline provides local resources to help residents with food, housing, utility, crisis, and health support.