Monday, February 9, 2026

Robert Sengstacke was a journalist during the Civil Rights Movement who created The Chicago Defender, which became the most influential, Black-founded newspaper in the 20th century. The Chicago Defender featured portraits of prominent activists like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and campaigned against Jim Crow laws. His articles gave publicity to oppression and anti-lynching efforts. His work has since been featured at the Statue of Liberty and the Smithsonian Institution. This message was brought to you by the ERASE Club in honor of Black History Month.

Sweet treats, good vibes, and a great cause! Kids Helping Kids is having a bake sale on Friday, February 13th during lunch periods and throughout the day. Come hungry — leave happy!

The ERASE Club will be meeting tomorrow at 7:40am in the library. If you are interested in cultural awareness, please join us. Don't forget that our club photo will be taken for the yearbook. See you then!

Bonjour! The French Club will be selling Valentine's Day candygrams during both lunches, in front of the cafeteria, from Monday February 9 through Thursday February 12.

The Class of 2027 will be having a Valentine's Day themed Bake Sale tomorrow (2/10) during both lunches! Don't forget your money!

Unified Buddies Club will be hosting a Valentine's Day pink shake sale this Wednesday during Lunch periods outside the cafeteria. Get your strawberry or vanilla shake complete with whipped cream and sprinkles for $4 cash or Venmo.

There will be an FBLA meeting this Thursday, February 12th at 7:45 AM in the Cafeteria.  All members should plan to attend as we will be taking our chapter photo for the yearbook.  See you then!

Congratulations to the Boys Track team on winning the State Sectional Championship yesterday in Toms River. The following athletes placed and are moving on to the Group Championships, Jason Griffin 3rd 400 meter dash, 5th 800 meter run, Brayden Lo 2nd 3200 meter, 5th 1600 meter, Sawyer Smith 6th 1600 meter, Derek Rider 3rd high hurdles, Riley Wright-Phillips 5th high hurdles, 3rd high jump, Sadie Boudreau 6th 1600 meter, Michael Bimonte 6th 55 meter dash, Darian Jackson 5th 55 meter dash, Alana Cassidy 5th high jump, Max Guerard 1st pole vault, RJ Yu 5th pole vault, Amanda Wickenheisser 3rd pole vault, Gavin Kelly 1st high jump and 1st place boys 4 by 4 team Cristian Pecoraro, Hash Hussieni, Milan Lopez-Tassan and Jason Griffin. Congratulation to everyone who took part in the meet and good luck at Groups!

The word of the day is circuitous (sr·kyoo·i·tuhs) (adjective) – longer than the most direct way; roundabout.