It was great to see our school community back from Spring Break, safe, sound, and ready to officially kick off our 3rd trimester. This week we have our next CRAIG SCHOOL SPEAKER SERIES this Tuesday evening ((REGISTER HERE).
Our ESPORTS teams have two league games after school (MON and WEDS), and we are hoping to start up after-school Softball on THURS if we get enough student interest. This FRI is the last day to sign up for our Spring TEACHER FEATURES (Teacher Feature 2026 Link). And don’t forget that CHS PROM tickets are officially on sale ($70 per tix)!
Here is to our April showers and their potential payoff in May,
Dr. Cap
THIS WEEK
4/13, Monday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
4/14, Tuesday: CRAIG VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES “Less Nagging, More Success-Practical ADHD and Executive Functioning Strategies Every Parent Can Use at Home” 7 PM Webinar (REGISTER HERE)
4/15, Wednesday: Afterschool Art (3-4:30 pm, CHS Art Studio)
4/15, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play (3-4:30 PM, Room 107)
*4/16, Thursday: CHS Softball Practice (3-4:30 PM, Etta Konner Field) tentative
4/17, Friday: LAST DAY FOR TEACHER FEATURE SIGN UPS-Teacher Feature 2026 Link
4/17-4/27. Friday-Monday: CHS May Lunch Ordering Window Opens (www.myfooddays.com)
NEXT WEEK
4/22, Wednesday: Craig High Annual Earth Day Clean Up: Beautifying Montville
4/22, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
*4/23, Thursday: CHS Softball Practice (3-4:30PM, Etta Konner Field) tentative
4/25, Saturday: TEACHER FEATURE-NY Liberty Game (Barclays Center, Brooklyn)
THE WEEK AFTER THAT
4/27-29, Monday-Wednesday: MAPS Spring Testing (8:30 AM-10 AM, All Classes will Meet)
4/28, Tuesday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30 PM, Room 107)
4/29, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30 PM, Room 107)
*4/30, Thursday: CHS Softball Practice (3-4:30 PM, Etta Konner Field) tentative
THIS TUESDAY April 14th 7 PM, Craig Speaker Series ” Less Nagging, More Success-Practical ADHD and Executive Functioning Strategies that Every Parent Can Use at Home”: Join Therapist, ADHD expert, author, and Craig School parent, Allison Tyler, as she shares simple, effective strategies that parents can start using right away to support their child at home, reduce daily stress, and minimize power struggles.
Allison will touch on common challenges that all parents face, including task initiation, time management, and organization, while also sharing ways to strengthen self-regulation and independence (REGISTER HERE)
Craig School Teacher Features 2026
Still time to get in on this year’s TEACHER FEATURE Opportunities for our CHS students (sign-ups close next FRI, APRIL 17th). Here is what we got:
NY Liberty Game Grades 5 to 12: Enjoy an exciting afternoon of basketball with the New York Liberty as they take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (Saturday, April 25th)! (Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Saturday, April 25th).
Badger Esports Showdown: Join our ESPORTS Mario Battle Royale Tourney featuring Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. Battle your buds and your teachers, earn points, eat snacks, and take the title. We will be crowning our first-ever ESPORTS TF (Teacher Feature) Champ! (Thursday, May 14th)
Kites and Cameras over Sandy Hook: Join Mr. Simpson and other Craig School friends for a late afternoon of flying kites at Sandy Hook National Park. We will use cameras under the kites to take pictures to be shared later. Join us to fly some really big kites and tiny little cameras. If the wind allows, we will also hoist a HUGE American flag for all to see. (Saturday, May 23rd)
Over The Top Water Balloon Fun: Join Ms. Jahn and her two Craig alumni children for a splash-filled afternoon of fun with 500 water balloons! We’ve got lots of games planned, so come ready to get soaked. The date is Wednesday, June 3rd or Friday, June 5th, depending on the weather, and pick up will be at our LSMS Campus at Mt. Lakes. (Wednesday, June 3rd)
For dates, times, and costs, go to our Teacher Feature 2026 Link. The deadline to sign up is next FRIDAY, April 17th. Any questions, email Craig Development Coordinator, Mary Calvano at MCalvano@craigschool.org or Ms. Jahn at AJahn@craigschool.org
Craig School 9th Annual Leadership Plant Sale
Add color and greenery to your home while supporting our 8th-grade student-led initiatives. Our plant sale is now live using our digital ordering system. Families can browse, order, and pay for all their plants in one place. Click the link below.
Share the text to order with friends and family. Order deadline is Tuesday, April 28th, with delivery on Tuesday, May 7th, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm at the LSMS in Mountain Lakes. Dr. Cap will pick up any CHS orders for parents who can’t get to Mt. Lakes and send them home with their teen the next day. Any plant or flower questions, please contact Laura Given at lgiven@craigschool.org
Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ: Join us for a day of golf, connection, and impact in support of our students! Come golf, or join us for dinner - there’s something for everyone. This year, we are excited to offer GiveSmart for a simple, seamless registration experience (Register or Explore Opportunities)
Event Schedule:
11:00 AM: Check-in, Driving Range & Putting Green Open
11:30 AM: Lunch (check-in continues)
1:00 PM: Shotgun Start – Scramble Format
5:30/6:00 PM: Dinner, Awards & Auction
We are grateful for our returning supporters and warmly welcome new participants! Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, our Auction Chair, for details. Registration closes: May 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Mary Calvano
PACS Open Meeting, TUESDAY April 21st at CHS
Join us for our Open PACS Meeting on April 21 at 8:45 AM at the High School (Room 103). It’s a great opportunity to learn what’s happening in our community, share ideas, and connect with other parents. All are welcome - we hope to see you there!
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
Teacher Appreciation is quickly approaching! We look forward to celebrating our incredible teachers and staff throughout the week. This effort takes thoughtful planning and support - we’d love your help in making it extra special. Please take a moment to complete this Google Form to get involved.
Join the PACS Board for the 2026-2027 School Year
Interested in becoming more involved? We are also beginning to look ahead to the 2026–2027 PACS Board. If you’d like to learn more or express interest, please reach out to pacs@craigschool.org.
Craig High School Esports Update: Badgers Split in Dual Esports Meet: The Craig High School Badgers Esports team put together a couple of strong showings in dual Garden States Esports league play leading up to Spring Break. Our match-ups were highlighted by an exciting 2–1 tiebreaker victory over Piscataway High School in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final cup.
Our team also faced a tough Lakewood High School squad and dropped a 2-0 decision to the league leaders. The Badgers were led by junior Christian, along with Mike B., who made his season debut and made a positive impact. Key point getters included Elijah and Miles, who pulled off some solid second places to keep us in the matches. For our Mario Kart enthusiasts, our Cup races featured the Flower, Banana, and Crossing Cups, and our buggy race choices were the Scootie and Teddy Buggy setups.
The CHS Esports team and Coach Johnathan are back in action upon our return from Spring Break as we host our first HOME matches of the season, taking on Shawnee High School (Burlington County) and Liberty High School (Hudson County). Our team will be competing THIS MONDAY and WEDNESDAY (3-4:30PM).
Craig High Reclaims the Craig Cup with 3–1 Volleyball Tourney Win: Craig High closed out its volleyball season in the best way possible—bringing home the Craig Cup with a hard-fought 3–1 victory in the Craig School battle. The match was competitive from the opening serve, with several games decided by narrow margins that could have gone either way.
The CHS Badgers were led by sophomore captain Erin, whose steady leadership and constant on-court communication helped keep the team focused throughout. Freshman Elijah delivered an outstanding all-around performance, contributing across the board and making a major impact in every game he played.
Defensively, Joey Tall was relentless, returning nearly everything that came his way and keeping rallies alive when it mattered most. At the service line, Joey B. was dialed in, consistently nailing his serve. It was truly a complete team effort and a fitting way to cap off our season.
LAST CALL_CHS Softball (April-May): It's been a few years since CHS students graced the diamond of Etta Konner Field in Montville, and we are still looking to drum up enough interest amongst our CHS students to change that. Right now, we are a few players light to make it happen.
For those considering, practices would be on the next four consecutive THURSDAYS (April 16, 23, 30, and May 3) from 3-4:30PM with pickup at Etta Konner Park, which is located at 12 Walnut Drive in Pine Brook (3 miles from CHS). Interested players should see Dr. Cap.
TICKETS ON SALE-CHS Prom 2026-A WINNING NIGHT, MON May 18th: We got the date (MON, May 18th, 6:30-9:30 PM) and the place, The Mansion in Mountain Lakes. So a call out to all students and teachers to join us for a WINNING NIGHT!
Prom tickets are $70 per person, and students are, of course, welcome to bring guests (friends, siblings, basically anyone but their parents!). All guests must pass the Dr. Cap approval process. See Dr. Cap for prom tickets. This week, our students will have their voice and stomach heard as they choose our prom menu for the evening! Let you know how that turns out.
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