As we begin the second marking period, Mr. Servis and I met with each grade level to check in and set the tone for the weeks ahead. We shared how pleased we’ve been with the start of the school year. The building has had great energy, and our students have been engaged, involved, and supportive of one another. There has been excellent work happening in classrooms across the school. We encouraged students to stay connected and continue their involvement as the year moves forward.
We also spoke with students about the importance of checking their email every day. ParentSquare and StudentSquare remain our primary communication tools, and messages such as attendance notices, detention reminders, and event announcements all go directly to student email accounts. Checking once a day helps ensure they don’t miss anything important.
This coming week, our Student Services department will host its annual Post-Secondary Planning Night, on November 20th at 6PM. The presentation covers the college and career planning process, including applications, financial aid, testing, and timelines. Families in grades 9 through 11 are welcome to attend as they begin to think about future options.
Lastly, a reminder that next Saturday, November 22, is the annual LHS Holiday Market, which supports all four grade levels. We hope you’ll stop by and browse the holiday items available for purchase.
GO LIONS!
Chuck Kalender, Principal
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If you haven’t already, take a minute to download the ParentSquare App to your phone. The app makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening at Leonia High School. You’ll receive real-time notifications and have all school updates, newsletters, and event information right at your fingertips.
Search for ParentSquare in your app store and stay connected wherever you are!
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Chromebook insurance for the 2025–2026 school year is now available through Smart Tech. For an annual fee of $26, coverage protects against accidental damage, theft, liquid damage, and battery issues.
Without insurance, repair or replacement costs can add up quickly—a broken screen costs $98, and a lost Chromebook is $298.
****When registering your serial number with Smart Tech, please look at the bottom of the device. If the serial number has worn off, power on the device and, at the sign-in screen, press Alt + V. The serial number will appear in the top-right corner of the screen, usually next to "SN" or "Serial"
If you have any questions, please reach out to the help desk at helpdesk@leoniaschools.org
The deadline to enroll is December 1, 2025.
You can also enroll by phone or mail using the flyer attached to this post.
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Dear Leonia High School Community,
The Student Services Department is excited to invite all families to our College Planning Night on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Leonia High School Little Theater.
This presentation will provide an overview of the college and career planning process and all that it entails — from exploring options and preparing applications to understanding financial aid, testing, and timelines. While the event is open to all families, it will be especially helpful for those with students in grades 9–11 as they begin to think about their postsecondary goals.
We hope you’ll join us for this informative evening and take the next step in preparing for your student’s future!
Thank you,
LHS Student Services
201-302-5200 x5211
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Service Club’s food drive. Your generosity allowed us to support about 20 Leonia and Edgewater families who were in immediate need of food and toiletries. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in our community, and we’re grateful for your continued support. |
The LHS Debate Team competed in the Bergen County Debate League event at Fort Lee High School today. Both of our teams held their own, finishing with a 2–2 record against seven other schools. A special shout-out to Bertpwa Saleb, who earned one of the top Judge’s Awards of the day. Great work by all involved! |
Climbing Club kicked off their first adventure this week at Goat Climbing Gym! Students tackled walls, built confidence, and had a blast scaling new heights. If you’re interested in joining the fun, reach out to Ms. Wong or Ms. Pincus to get involved. |
A reminder for families: all students are required to use their district-issued Chromebooks while in school. Students should bring their Chromebooks to school every day, fully charged and ready for use. Please note that personal laptops or MacBooks may not be used during the school day.
If a student forgets their Chromebook at home, they will not be issued a loaner. Loaner devices are reserved only for students whose district-issued Chromebook is undergoing repair.
Additionally, to help maintain a focused learning environment:
- Cell phones, AirPods, and headphones may not be used during instructional time.
- Meta glasses and other smart glasses are not permitted at any time.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure students are prepared and focused during the school day.
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- November 19 - LAHCA Cookie Wars
- November 20 - Post Secondary Planning Night
- November 26 - Single Session Day
- November 27&28 - Closed: Thanksgiving
- December 5 & 6 - Limelighters Fall Play
- December 18 - Winter Concert
- December 23 - Single Session Day
- December 24 - Winter Break Begins
- January 5 - School Re-Opens
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World Cuisine students are diving into their Italy unit by making biscotti, a classic twice baked cookie. Most of the class has never tried biscotti, which is why it was the perfect choice to follow last week’s homemade pasta carbonara. They’ll wrap up the lesson by dunking their biscotti in coffee. |
French II students wrapped up their housing unit with a hands-on project, where they designed and built their own dream homes. Using recyclable materials like bottle caps, cardboard, and small boxes, students created detailed models complete with furniture and decorations. Each room was labeled in French, giving them a practical way to apply their vocabulary while showing off their creativity. The project blended design, imagination, and language practice in a way that made the unit both memorable and meaningful. |
The Leonia High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams made history this weekend at the NJSIAA North 1 Group 2 Sectional Championship Meet at Garrett Mountain. The girls team, lead by All-State superstar Dominique Cameron, won their first ever team state sectional championship as they dominated the rest of the field. This was Dominique’s second consecutive individual title, she ran a blistering 18:12. This was the third fastest time at Garret Mountain in Bergen County History! Twin sister Daniella Cameron had an incredible race placing 3rd and running 18:55 with freshman phenom Eleanor Jang close behind finishing 5th! The duo of Annabel Sohn and Sophia Jorge continued their exceptional seasons placing 20th and 21st!
The boys team pulled off a stunner against the heavily favored Lakeland Lancers winning their first Sectional Championship since 1979! It was a complete team effort having 5 runners in the top 19. Junior Jeremy Garcia had an electrifying run for the win, becoming Leonia’s first individual sectional champion since 2008. Jeremy finished just ahead of teammate Calvin Daou who had an outstanding performance, Calvin finished second. Senior Luis Gonzalez continued his breakout season placing 11th with sophomores Diego Manzanarez and Jake Yoo placing 13th and 19th respectively.
Congratulations to the student athletes, Coach Ryan and Coach Shanno on this amazing and historic accomplishment. Up next for both teams is the NJSIAA Group 2 State Championship Meet on SaturdayNovember 8th. The meet will take place at Holmdel Park, start time for the girls is 9:30 and the boys start time will be 10:30.
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Registration is open for all winter athletic programs offered at Leonia High School
Boys Swimming (start date 11/17), Girls Swimming (start date 11/17), Bowling Co-Ed (start date 11/17), Ice Hockey (start date 11/17), Boys Basketball (start date 11/24), Girls Basketball (start date 11/24), Boys Wrestling (start date 11/24), Girls Wrestling (start date 11/24)
2025-2026 Sports Physical Forms - Required if Participating in Athletics
If your LHS student plans to participate in any athletic programs for the 2025-2026 school year, the forms below must be completed before participating in any tryout, practice or game. Please make sure that all the necessary paperwork is submitted before the start date.
All the necessary forms are also available on the Leonia website under Athletics
Please feel free to contact Mr. Perrotta, the Athletic Director, at extension 5208 or by email at steven.perrotta@leoniaschools.org with any questions. Thank you.
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