he Multicultural Advocacy Club celebrated the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos

The Multicultural Advocacy Club celebrated the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos at the end of October.  Students decorated pumpkins with the traditional sugar pumpkin skulls decor. In addition, the staff of Pomptonian combined efforts with the students and prepared a Mexican themed lunch.  During this special lunch students and staff were invited to write the name of a loved one on a banner that will be hung up as a remembrance, which is also part of this holiday's tradition.

"LIKE" Movie is Presented to Students Grades 7-12

On October 28th, the Municipal Alliance presented 3 viewings of the LIKE Movie to raise awareness about the impact of social media on our modern society. The first viewing started at 8:45am for all students grades 7-9 and the 2nd show started at 10am for all students grades 10-12. The movie was presented a 3rd time at night for any parents/community members who wanted to attend. Thank you to Ms. Russo, Ms. Afonso, Ms. Buckley, and the Municipal Alliance for organizing this for our students and community.

Meet the Candidates for Student Government

Thank you to all the nominees for showing up early Friday morning to set up their tables and explain their reasons for running for Student Council or Junior Class Executive. Good luck to all in the November 1st election!

American Legion Sends 4 to Boys State & Girls State

Mr. Alho from the American Legion Post 37 was on-hand on October 15th to officially recognize the four students who were awarded a scholarship to the Boys State and Girls State summer program. Thank you to the American Legion for their support over the years!

Pictured left to right: Principal Patrick Bott, Sidney Mejia, Jacob Rytelewski, Rachell Ortiz, Frank Choinski, Mr. Tony Alho

Respect Week Pictures

Throughout the week of October 7th, students and staff worked together to create activities to promote respect and positive relationships within the school and in the local community.

Viking Activities Fair Promotes Involvement in Extracurriculars

On October 8th, our advisors, coaches, and student leadership set up the 2nd annual Viking Activities Fair as students were dismissed. 9th graders were given exclusive access to the Fair at 2pm and our newest students were urged to join a club or activity they might not have considered previously. Thanks to all who helped put this together!

#KnockOutOpioidAbuse

One of the themes for Homecoming 2019 was to "Knock Out" Opioid Abuse by raising awareness not just amongst NAHS Students, but the community as a whole. Our new Student Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Melissa Muth was on-hand to distribute information as families came through the gates at the football game. I'd like to thank Coach Savage and the team for wearing the decals on the helmets and I thank the entire community for helping us to spread the message about the dangers of opioid abuse. 

Ø More than 3,100 people in New Jersey died of a drug overdose in 2018, most of which were opioid-related. Let your friends and family know you’re here today by using the hashtag #KnockOutOpioidAbuse to spread the word. 

Ø Male youth athletes are more likely to be prescribed opioid painkillers and are four times more likely to misuse them than males who don’t play organized sports.  Let your friends and family know you’re here today by using the hashtag #KnockOutOpioidAbuse to spread the word. 

Ø Nearly one-half of young people who inject heroin reported abusing prescription opioids before starting to use heroin.  Let your friends and family know you’re here today by using the hashtag #KnockOutOpioidAbuse to spread the word. 

Ø Nearly 1 in 7 U.S. high school students reported misusing prescription opioids. Let your friends and family know you’re here today by using the hashtag #KnockOutOpioidAbuse to spread the word. 

Homecoming Parade 2019

Thanks to the NAPD and our Band, Colorguard, and cheerleaders for leading our football team and Homecoming Court onto the field. Not only was the parade a success, but the Vikings got their first win of the season 22-10 over Elmwood Park. Great job Vikings!

Homecoming Dance 2019

Congratulations to our Homecoming Court: Sara Alves, Scott Gentle, Emily Greenemeier, Sean Golon, Natalia Auriemma, Alex Ferreira, Nicole Dean, Sammy Hansali and our King and Queen, Jacob Rytelewski and Vanessa Jaramillo!

Bergen County Freeholder Speaks to our AP US Gov't & Politics Students

Ms. Germaine M. Ortiz, Bergen County Freeholder/Chairwoman, visited Ms. Salbashian's AP U.S. Government & Politics class on Monday, September 30th to discuss the role of local government in students' everyday lives. We appreciate Ms. Ortiz taking time out of her busy schedule to connect with our students and answer the questions they prepared.