High School Newsletter

This past week was “Teacher Appreciation Week” at Craig High, and did we ever feel appreciated!  Thank you to CHS Parents, Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Gallat, and Mrs. O’Dowd for the ladder climbing and “Out of this World” set-up! 

There was also the annual Student Car Wash, where this year our students added some new amenities, including vacuuming and armor alling!  

In between appreciation from our students and parents, PACS put together an amazing assortment of treats, desserts, fruit, lunches, and breakfasts.   It was truly a delicious week of appreciation.  All of the goodies aside, know that the greatest appreciation that we get as a faculty is the trust and support that you, the parents of Craig High, share with us every day.  That and the glazed cruller donuts from Natale’s are tops on our list!  On behalf of the teachers of Craig High, thank you.

Dr. Cap 

THIS WEEK 

5/10, Sunday: Mother's Day

5/14, Thursday - Teacher Feature:  Badger Esports Showdown Registration Required (3-4:30 PM, CHS)   

5/15, Friday: 12 PM Close Faculty Forum

NEXT WEEK

5/18, Monday: CHS Prom:  A Winning Night (6:30-9:30 PM, The Mansion, Mt. Lakes) 

***5/19, Tuesday: DELAYED OPENING (Post Prom, 9:30 Doors Open, 10:00 AM Classes) 

5/21, Thursday: CHS Awards Ceremony and Cookout (12:30 PM Awards followed by our Cookout) 

5/22, Friday: Heads Day-NO SCHOOL! 

THE WEEK AFTER THAT

5/25, Monday: NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day 

5/26-28, Tuesday-Thursday: Senior Trip-Hershey or BUST! 

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Craig High and Craig Middle College Road Trip Recap: County College of Morris 

In late April, we hosted our first-ever joint college road trip with many of our 8th graders joining the CHS students on a gorgeous spring day tour of County College of Morris (CCM) located in Randolph, NJ!  CCM is a 222-acre campus that offers over 50 Associate Degrees. Over 6000 students attend CCM, and it is ranked amongst the top 5% of all community colleges nationwide. 

Our campus visit began with an info session hosted by a counselor from Accessibility Services who shared some of the differences between high school and college, and the process for applying for accommodations in college.  Next, we then met with a program admissions counselor, who spoke about the various associate's degree and certification programs available at CCM.  She also shared some ways to get involved in clubs and sports on campus, and how the college makes it very seamless to transfer to partner colleges for those who want to continue their education from an associate's to a bachelor's degree. 

We then toured the campus and saw some highlights like the student center, the library, the fitness center, and even the pool! While we were touring, Caroline Davis, one of our very own CHS alums, was able to meet up with us and share some of her experiences! In addition to taking classes, Caroline is a member of the CCM Bowling Team, takes advantage of the on-campus tutors, and works with Accessibility Services for her accommodations. Overall, she shared that she is very happy to be a CCM Titan! 

We wanted to extend a huge thank you to Ms. Jahn for a delicious lunch for our 8th graders, who joined us back at CHS after the field trip. And thank you to all of the chaperones and CHS and LS/MS staff for your support with our first combined college tour trip. 

SAVE THE DATE-CHS Student Celebration Ceremony and Cookout THURSDAY, May 21st: We will be hosting our Spring Student Celebration Ceremony on Thursday, May 21st, at 12:30PM in the CHS Gym. The Celebration will be followed by our annual spring cookout.  It will be a regular school day for our students, and Parents are welcome to join us at the CHS gym after 12 PM.  The Ceremony will start at 12:30 PM, and you can RSVP to Mrs. Mershimer at DMershimer@craigschool.org  

SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND REQUIRED FORMS- Due June 1

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Community Service: Junior Max Volunteering at Holy Name Medical Center

CHS Junior Max has been volunteering at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck throughout the school year.  Max spends two days a week after school supporting the Same-Day Surgery department and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation, where he interacts with patients and staff. 

One of Max’s favorite responsibilities is to assist in discharging patients, in which he literally “rolls” them back into the outside world and, in many cases, waits with them until they are picked up.   Max will end this school year with close to 150 community service hours, which crushes the 10 required hours for CHS and definitely puts him in the top 10 all-time Craig High community service leaders.  Way to go, Max, and thanks for repping CHS! 

CHS Esports Wraps Up Its Inaugural Season

Our two Badger Esports Squads closed out their first season in the GSE (Garden States Esports) Contenders League this past week.  Our teams were part of the Group 3 Central and Group 3 North Divisions and competed against HS Esports Teams from all over NJ, including Piscataway HS, Manchester Regional, Liberty HS of Jersey City, Pompton Lakes HS, Shawnee HS, and Southern Regional in Ocean County.  There were 80 teams in the Contenders League, and only 4 of those teams made it through league play undefeated, and we are proud to share that CHS was one of those teams! 

Our team roster was made up of seven CHS students who have laid the foundation for CHS Esports for future gamers.  They include freshmen Cal and Elijah, sophomores Asher, Mike B, and Erin, and juniors Christian and Miles.  Under the guidance of Coach Pieri, our gamers will look to expand our esports program next year beyond Mario Kart and add a team to the Championship League.  We will keep you posted.  Congrats to Coach Pieri and our esports gamers on an amazing first season.     

Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ

20th Annual Golf Outing Register or Explore Opportunities

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Craig School Golf Outing & Auction, a special day of golf, community, and impact in support of Craig School students.

Whether you are joining us on the course or for dinner and the auction, we look forward to celebrating this milestone event together.

New this year: Take your shot at a Hole-In-One Challenge for a chance to win a major cash prize!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already registered, sponsored, donated, or committed to supporting the auction. Your generosity continues to make this event a success year after year.

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

Auction Donations Welcome!
Do you have unused or unwanted gifts, experiences, tickets, or items tucked away in a closet? We would love to give them new life through our auction.

We are currently seeking:

• Sports or event tickets
• Vacation homes or getaway stays
• Restaurant or retail gift cards
• Family, spa, or golf-themed baskets
• Camps or kids’ activities
• Professional services
• Memorabilia or one-of-a-kind experiences

Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, Auction Chair, for details.

Registration closes May 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Mary Calvano

TICKETS ON SALE-CHS Prom 2026-A WINNING NIGHT, MON May 18th

The CHS PROM is a little over a week out, but there is still time to get your tickets.   

Full catered dinner, student-generated song list, Casino Games and Prizes.  Something for everyone!  Tickets are $70 (check payable to “Craig School” secures your tickets), and students are welcome to bring guests (siblings, friends, anyone but parents!).  Students can see Dr. Cap for prom tickets.  

And as demanded by tradition and our student body, TUES, May 19th, following the Prom will be a DELAYED OPENING (9:30 AM Arrival, 10 AM Classes), so let your Transportation Companies know.  

Craig High School Yearbook 2026 ON SALE!

We are excited to share that we are collecting orders for this year's SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2026!  This year’s edition promises to be the most sought-after edition that we have ever published, and yet we’ve been able to maintain our yearbook price of $40.00!

All you need to do is send in your check, made out to “The Craig School '' to reserve your copy. Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors the week of Commencement. All other students will receive theirs during the last week of school.