High School Newsletter

Next week, our students will be participating in our Spring MAP Growth Testing.  MAP Growth is a nationally recognized assessment that measures skills in reading, language usage, and math and an insightful tool that we use at CHS to better understand each of our students’ academic growth and their learning needs.  

What makes this test unique is that it is designed to adjust to each student’s responses in real time, giving us a more accurate picture of where they are at at this point in time and how much growth they have made over the course of the school year.  It also allows us to celebrate their progress and guide our instruction.  We will be testing in the morning on designated days, and then follow our 10AM delayed opening schedule so that all classes will meet each day.  Students will be testing on their laptops so if you could give a little weekend reminder to charge them up, that would be great. 

Also, this week, our MAY LUNCH DELIVERY ordering window closes this Monday (April 27th), so if you haven’t already, jump on that (www.myfooddays.com).  Prom ticket sales are off to a slow start, but we are thinking they will pick up this week. Tickets are $70 per, and students are welcome to bring guests. Here is to a great week,

Dr. Cap

THIS WEEK 

4/27, Monday: May Lunch Delivery Ordering Window CLOSES (www.myfooddays.com) 

4/27, 4/28, 4/30, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: MAPS Spring Testing (8:30AM-10AM, All Classes will Meet) 

4/28, Tuesday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30PM, Room 107)

4/29, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30PM, Room 107)

4/30, Thursday: CHS Golf Clinic (3-4:30PM, CHS Gym) 

MAY HIGHLIGHTS

5/4-8, Monday-Friday: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/7, Thursday: CHS Golf Clinic (3-4:30 PM, CHS Gym) 

5/7, Thursday: 3rd Trimester Progress Reports POSTED 

5/10, Sunday: Mother's Day

5/15, Friday: 12 PM Close Faculty Forum

5/18, Monday: CHS Prom: Carnival Nights (6-9 PM, The Mansion, Mt. Lakes) 

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

5/22, Friday: Heads Day-NO SCHOOL! 

5/26, Monday: NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day 

5/27-29, Tuesday-Thursday: Senior Trip-Hershey or BUST! 

9th Annual Leadership Plant Sale – Order by April 28

Add color and greenery to your home while supporting student-led initiatives. Our plant sale is now live through our easy digital ordering system, where families can browse, order, and pay all in one place.

Don’t miss it, orders close Tuesday, April 28.

Pickup will be on Tuesday, May 7, from 3:15–4:00 pm. (Mountain Lake Campus)

Please share the link or text code with friends and family to help spread the word.

Questions? Contact Laura Given at lgiven@craigschool.org

Order here: 9th Annual Plant Sale 2026 Order Link

Or text: CraigFlowerSale to 76278

PACS Parent Outreach: Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)

Meg Martinez here... member of PACS and contributor to the upcoming teachers' appreciation week (May 4th to the 8th)!!!! Let's show our love for our amazing staff members by providing a staff breakfast and restocking items in their teacher lounge! As a teacher myself, I know the importance of these items and feel the love when food/ meals are provided!  If you are able, please look at the sign-up genius and the items to send in to help make the week a success. 

Copy and paste link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F48A4A72CABF94-63617296-teacher

Please feel free to reach out with any questions (Meg Martinez, 201-317-1610, megmart80@gmail.com) ck to teach Craigs

Physics in Action: Conservation of Energy 

Recently, our CHS Physics students have been exploring one of the most fundamental principles in science: the Law of Conservation of Energy.

Their scientific investigation began with a close look at friction.  Our student scientists calculated the percentage of energy lost in a system due to frictional forces, validating the idea that while energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can be transformed into different forms.  

Once they had their working theory, we put it to the test.  A Hot Wheel Test! By carefully analyzing how Potential Energy (energy due to the height of the track) converts into Kinetic Energy (energy due to the speed of the hit wheels), our scientists were able to determine the minimum starting height required for the car to successfully complete a full vertical loop.

Any fun experienced during this experiment was, of course, an entirely unintended side effect that sometimes happens in Mr. Simpson’s Physics class.

Badger ESPORTS Home Openers

The Badger ESPORTS Team wrapped up their first home matches of the season last week, which, in the ESPORTS world, is a fun way to say we had to set up the game lobby and invite our HS guests to join us. First up was Manchester HS of Ocean County.  The Badgers Team II battled but ended up on the short end of a 2-0 final score to the league leaders.  

Next up was Shawnee High School, which is located in Burlington County.   Elijah and Miles gave them a run for their money, with Asher and Erin joining the Mario Kart battle. Each race was close, but not close enough, as the Badgers dropped a 2-0 final to Shawnee High.   

We wrapped up our home stretch with Liberty High School, which is located in Jersey City. Christian and Mike B continued to put CHS ESPORTS on the map.  Freshman Cal pulled out the race of the day, snatching a 3rd place at the finish line to help secure our 2-0 win.  In our next ESPORTS league matchups, we take on Southern Regional HS, located in Manahawkin, and South Plainfield HS in Middlesex County. Go Badgers! 

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. Whether you’re hitting the course or joining us for dinner, there’s something for everyone. This year, we’re excited to offer GiveSmart for a simple, seamless registration experience. 

Thank you to everyone who has already registered, sponsored, or reached out to support our auction. Your enthusiasm and generosity are helping make this event a success. 

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

Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, our Auction Chair, for details. We welcome items such as:

Event or sports tickets      Vacation homes or getaways
Restaurant or retail gift cards   Unique experiences or tours
Themed baskets (family, spa, golf)  Professional services
Camps or kids’ activities     Memorabilia or one-of-a-kind items

Registration closes: May 18, 2026

Questions? Contact Mary Calvano 

20th Annual Golf Outing Register or Explore Opportunities

CLOSES THIS MONDAY-Ordering CHS Lunch Delivery for May

The ordering window for our May Lunch Delivery Program closes THIS MONDAY, April 27th. To re-order lunches, go to www.myfooddays.com. If you have any questions, reach out to our CHS Lunch Program Chair, Ms. Jahn, at AJahn@craigschool.org 

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

We got the date (MON, May 18th, 6:30-9:30 PM), the place, The Mansion in Mountain Lakes, the menu picked by our students, and a growing playlist in the works. Next up is building our RSVP list of who will be attending!   

Prom tickets are $70 per person (checks payable to CRAIG SCHOOL), and students are, of course, welcome to bring guests (friends, siblings, basically anyone but their parents!).  See Dr. Cap for prom tickets.