High School Newsletter

SPRING BREAK 2026 

Did you know that the history of Spring Break can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and their celebration of Spring, which they called “Anthesteria”?  

But the modern spring break that we know today began in the 1930s when a swim coach from Colgate University, located in upstate NY, decided to take his swim team down to Fort Lauderdale for some warm-weather swim training.  Soon, other swim coaches decided to follow that lead.  In 1986, MTV showed up, and the rest, as they say, is spring break history.  

For many, Spring Break is a chance to relax and recharge.  For others, it is a time for travel and for family.  And hopefully, for our Craig Community, it is all of the above.  We hope you have a safe and wonderful “Anthesteria”,

Dr. Cap 

NEXT WEEK

3/30, Monday: SCHOOL CLOSED: Start of Spring Break! 

3/30-4/6, Monday to Monday: SCHOOL CLOSED-Spring Break! 

CHS APRIL CALENDAR

4/7, Tuesday: Classes Resume

4/8, Wednesday: Afterschool Art (3-4:30pm, CHS Art Studio)

4/8, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play (3-4:30PM, Room 107)

4/13, Monday: ESPORTS League Play MAKEUP GAME (3-4:30PM, Room 107)

4/14, Tuesday: CRAIG SPEAKER SERIES “Less Nagging, More Success-Practical ADHD and Executive Functioning Strategies Every Parent Can Use at Home” 7PM Webinar 

4/15, Wednesday: Afterschool Art (3-4:30pm, CHS Art Studio)

4/15, Wednesday: ESPORTS League Play (3-4:30PM, Room 107)

4/16, Thursday: CHS Softball Practice (3-4:30PM, Etta Konner Field)

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)

4/27, Monday: MAPS Spring Testing 

4/28, Tuesday, MAPS Spring Testing

Craig Speaker Series-” Less Nagging, More Success: Practical ADHD and Executive Functioning Strategies that Every Parent Can Use at Home”, TUESDAY April 14th 7PM

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. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Allison brings real-world insight and actionable tools that can make a real difference. You can REGISTER HERE

Craig School Teacher Features 2026 

We are excited to share this year’s collection of TEACHER FEATURE (Teacher Feature 2026 Link) opportunities for our CHS students.  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)!  Your hoops concierges will be Ms. Schmitt and Mr. Furlong. Cheer on one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, enjoy the energy of the crowd, devour a concession stand snack, and make lasting memories together at Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Saturday, April 25th).  

Badger Esports Showdown: Join Ms. Crum, Dr. Cap, Dr. Skerker, and Mrs. Gallagher for an 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)  

Our Teacher Features operate on a first-come, first-served basis, as space is limited for many outings.  For dates, times, and costs, go to our Teacher Feature 2026 Link. The deadline for all Teachers Feature sign-ups is FRIDAY, April 17th.  Any questions, email Craig Development Coordinator, Mary Calvano at MCalvano@craigschool.org or Ms. Jahn at AJahn@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.

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 

Register or Explore Opportunities

Join us for our Open PACS Meeting on April 21 at 8:45 AM at the High School (Room 108). 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) 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.

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.

The Return of CHS Softball (April-May)

It's been a few years since CHS students graced the diamond of Etta Konner Field in Montville. So, let's see if we can drum up enough interest amongst our CHS students to change that!  We are currently working with the town of Montville to see if we can secure our usual ball field, but we thought we will finalize our tentative dates if we can pull off the interest and the logistics. Here is what we are thinking-

Practices (3-4:45 PM)

THURS, April 16th 

THURS, April 23rd

THURS, April 30th

THURS, May 3rd 

Practice Field

Etta Konner Park (http://montvillenj.org/271/Etta-Konner-Park) 

12 Walnut Drive

Pine Brook, NJ 07058

*3 miles from CHS

Pick up would be at ETTA KONNER PARK at 4:45 PM on practice dates.  We will keep you posted on when we finalize the season, our practice dates, and the field.  Any questions, contact Coach Cap at ECaparulo@craigschool.org