On Tuesday, October 15th, all sophomores and juniors at LHS will take the PSAT/NMSQT in a digital format. This exam is an important opportunity for students to practice for the SAT and to gain feedback on their academic skills. For juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT also serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes top academic performers nationwide.

Because of testing, October 15th will follow a special schedule:

The special schedule for the day, as well as the Edgewater bus schedule, is provided below for your reference.

About the PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT is a nationwide test sponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Its main purposes are to give students an introduction to the SAT and to serve as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

No special preparation or outside coaching is required.

What Students Should Bring on Test Day:

It is also recommended that students practice with the Bluebook app before the day of testing. Instructions on how to use the app will be provided during English classes.

Congratulations to the eleven Leonia High School students who have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program. This distinction recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic promise, placing them among the top scorers in the nation on the PSAT/NMSQT.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students nationwide by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

We are proud of their hard work and dedication, which reflects their commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all of our Commend Students on this impressive achievement!

Leonia Mayor, Mr. Bill Ziegler, has reached out to the Leonia Board of Education for help in selecting members for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee in order to gain valuable insights into the concerns and priorities of high school students, particularly as they relate to key municipal services such as the Police Department, Recreation Commission, Library, Environmental Commission, Share Tree Commission, and diversity related matters. The Mayor believes the perspectives of our youth can help to better serve the community.

The mayor is looking for interested Leonia students in grades 10 and 11.

Students selected are expected to attend all meetings, complete any preparatory work, and actively contribute. Students missing more than two meetings will be replaced by alternates. 

Meetings will take place monthly. 

Selection Process:

The Mayor has asked the Leonia High School staff and administration to recommend potential candidates for the committee. The Mayor will then meet individually with the recommended candidates to explain the initiative and select the final members.

In order to recommend students that are passionate and interested in this opportunity we are asking Leonia students in the Junior and Sophomore classes to complete this Google Form. Students will need to complete all attached information and write a short 250 word statement explaining why they would like to be considered for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee.

All submissions are due by Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:00pm.

If you have any questions, see Mr. Kalender.

Show your Lion pride this weekend as our teams take on big challenges across Bergen County! The varsity girls soccer team will play at Pascack Hills High School tomorrow in the Bergen Invitational Tournament, with kickoff at 1:30 PM. Our boys varsity team earned the #24 seed in the Bergen County Tournament and will face the #9 seeded Ramsey Rams on Saturday at 11 AM at Ramsey High School, while the boys junior varsity team takes on Cliffside Park at 10 AM at Cliffside Park High School in the Bergen County Coaches Association Junior Varsity Soccer Tournament. The girls volleyball team continues their strong start as well, having defeated Elmwood Park High School 3-0 yesterday in the first round of the Bergen Invitational Tournament. They move on to the Round of 16, facing Lyndhurst High School on Saturday at 10 AM. Come out and cheer on all of our teams as they showcase their talents.

We also want to congratulate the Lady Lions Tennis Team for advancing to the semifinals of the State Sectional Tournament on Thursday, where they faced Voorhees High School, the #2 seed. While they fell short in the match, their hard work and impressive run deserve recognition and praise. Congratulations Ladies!

The Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country teams won their second consecutive NJIC Colonial Division Championship when they competed at Garrett Mountain on Tuesday, October 7th. The dynamic duo of Calvin Daou (senior) and Jeremy Garcia (junior) dominated the field with a 1st and 2nd place finish. Luis Gonzalez (senior) finished 5th, while the trio of Isaac Mutumba (senior), Diego Manzanarez (sophomore) and Jake Yoo (sophomore) secured the win, placing 9th, 10th, and 11th. Tim Kim (junior) added to the great team result, placing 17th.

The girls' team made history in their race with the most dominant win ever in the NJIC Colonial Division, scoring an incredible 19 points. The trio of Dominique Cameron (junior), Daniella Cameron (junior) and Eleanor Jang (freshman) outclassed the rest of the league, placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. Annabel Sohn (junior) and Sophia Jorge (sophomore) continued their breakout seasons, running best times at Garrett Mountain while placing 7th and 8th. Juliet Gramuglia (sophomore) and team captain Luna Tavares (senior) rounded out the varsity squad with solid performances, placing 19th and 26th.

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is requiring all districts to participate in a mandatory NJSLA-Adaptive field test this fall. This test is essential to help the state develop the new computer-adaptive assessment, which will personalize the testing experience for students in the future. This is a field test only, which means students will not receive individual scores or results. The sole purpose is for the NJDOE to evaluate the quality and fairness of the test items before the NJSLA-A begins in Spring 2026.

The NJDOE has released tutorials and practice tests on the New Jersey Assessments Portal's Student and Families Webpage. The tutorials familiarize students with the items types, testing tools, accessibility features, test format, and navigation of the Test Delivery System (TDS) that will be used for the NJSLA-A and NJGPA-A. Practice tests provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with the types of items and to respond to test questions similar to the questions students will be asked to answer on each of the tests.

The Baking and Pastry classes have been busy in the kitchen crafting Mini Apple Tarts. Each tart features a homemade pie crust filled with diced apples simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce. A perfect taste of fall made from scratch by our talented student bakers.

Students in AP Language and Composition took on a fun challenge this week—analyzing a mystery text to determine its line of reasoning. After carefully examining and connecting the clues, they discovered the passage was none other than the beloved children’s book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. The activity sparked great discussion about argument structure and how even simple stories can reveal complex reasoning.

Recently, Ms. O'Neill's Sports and Entertainment Class had an incredible opportunity to attend the New York Red Bulls High School Career Day, an event designed to inspire future professionals in the sports industry. Throughout the day, students heard from Red Bulls executives about various career paths in professional sports, enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Sports Illustrated Stadium, and had the opportunity to receive tickets to a Red Bulls game The experience gave our business and sports marketing students a firsthand look at the exciting world of sports management and operations — a perfect blend of learning and fun!

The message below was sent to students earlier this week with information on signng up for FLEX Activities.

Good Afternoon LHS Students,

This is a reminder that you must sign up for your Flex Activities for each day we have Flex. Flex takes place every day except on half-days, delayed openings, or special schedule days.

You can sign up in one of two ways:

Sign-ups are due by 9:00 AM two school days days before the Flex day. For example, you must sign up by Thursday at 9:00 AM for Flex activities on Monday, October 13th. (The weekends are not counted)

If you have specific activities you want to attend, it’s highly recommended that you sign up several days in advance to make sure you get a seat in your preferred session.

If you do not sign up by the deadline, the system will temporarily place you in Catchall–Cafeteria. At midnight before the Flex day, the auto-scheduler will assign you to a Flex activity.

It’s your responsibility to check your Flex schedule each morning to confirm where you’re supposed to be. Students who do not attend the activity listed on their schedule will receive a cut for that period.

Please note: If a staff member assigns you to an activity, you cannot override that assignment. You are required to attend the activity the staff member scheduled for you.

Make sure you’re signing up on time and attending the correct activity. This helps keep Flex running smoothly for everyone.

Thank you,

Chuck Kalender

Principal, Leonia High School

We’re excited to share a new, convenient way for parents to report student absences. The Notify Attendance Office feature in the Genesis Parent Portal allows you to let us know if your child will be out of school, no phone call or note required.

To use this feature:

The attendance office will receive the information instantly. This new tool makes reporting absences easier, faster, and more accurate.

See the photo below for an example.

Leonia High School has many opportunities for students to get involved, and our Club & Activity Book is your guide to everything happening this year. From academic clubs to special interest groups, there’s something for everyone.

Many clubs have already started meeting, so now is the perfect time to explore your options. Students are encouraged to listen to the morning announcements, check the signs posted around the building, or reach out directly to the advisors listed in the Club & Activity Book to learn more.

Take a look, find a club that sparks your interest, and join the fun—this is your chance to make the most of your time at LHS!

Click to access the 25-26 Modified Rotating Block (MRB) Schedule.