Leonia High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026. These students have distinguished themselves through years of hard work, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to their studies.

Please join us in congratulating our Valedictorian, Joonwoo Lee, and Salutatorian, Arah Cho, on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments, along with the entire Class of 2026, at graduation on Thursday, June 25th.

Leonia Public Schools faculty, staff, living, dead, and undecided...the frightfully talented Leonia Limelights hereby summon you to the Leonia High School Little Theater on March 27th at 7:00 pm or March 28th at 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm for "The Addams Family: School Edition." This terrifyingly terrific musical tells the story of family over everything with a hilarious cast. Join us as we sing and dance on the Addams Ancestors' graves. Staff can purchase discounted tickets by emailing the production assistant, Ms. Bernstein at camryn.bernstein@leoniaschools.org. I hope to see you there to support our students! 

To support a school environment where students can fully engage with their teachers and classmates, I would like to remind you of the district's policy regarding electronic communication devices. Please be advised that Meta Glasses and all other Smart Glasses are not permitted to be worn or used in the school building.

Under District Policy 5516, these items are classified as electronic communication devices because of their capability to record audio or video and transmit information. To protect the privacy rights of our students and staff and to prevent disruptions to the educational program, students cannot have these devices on while in school.

Should a student be found with Meta Glasses or other Smart Glasses, the device will be confiscated by a staff member and turned in to the Vice Principal, Mr. Anthony Servis. We thank you for your continued cooperation in ensuring our school remains a focused and respectful learning environment.

Students and parents are encouraged to review Policy 5516 for more detailed information regarding the use of electronic communication devices. This policy is available for review in the Student Handbook on the LHS website or on the Leonia Schools Website under District Policies.

The New Jersey Department of Education recently released the official testing times for this spring’s state assessments. As a result, we have adjusted our high school testing schedule. Please review the updated information below.

Only students who are scheduled to test should report at the regular 7:50 AM start time. All other students will follow a delayed opening and arrive at the school start time listed for each day.

Thank you for your attention to these updates and for your continued support.

The 2026–2027 Program of Studies is now live on the LHS website and can be found under the Student Life tab. With its release, we have officially begun planning for the upcoming school year.

Teachers are currently working on course recommendations for next year. Beginning in early March, Mr. Kalender and members of the school counseling team will meet with students during grade-level meetings to review options and support the course selection process.

As part of this planning cycle, Leonia High School will host our annual 8th Grade Scheduling Night on February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Little Theater. This event is an important opportunity for students and families to learn more about our academic offerings and the transition to high school.

Students will be able to enter their course requests in the Genesis Student Portal beginning on March 13 at 9:00 AM. The course request window will close on March 23 at 12:00 PM, so we encourage students to review the Program of Studies carefully and use the available supports during this time.

We look forward to working together as we plan for another strong and successful school year.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way we live, learn, and work. This summer, students will have the opportunity to explore that world firsthand through an in person, project based AI program hosted at Leonia High School and run by Inspirit AI, an enrichment program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni.

Open to students entering grades 6 through 12, the program introduces the core concepts behind artificial intelligence and how tools like ChatGPT and other generative AI systems are built. Students will learn to program AI using Python, examine topics such as ethics and bias, and collaborate on a hands on project applying AI to areas such as sustainability, healthcare, disaster relief, music, or the arts. No prior computer science experience is required, and advanced cohorts will be available. Separate sections will be offered for middle and high school students.

The program includes 30 hours of instruction and mentorship from Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League graduate students and industry professionals who will travel to Leonia to lead the experience.

An early bird discount is now available. Students who apply by March 31 will receive 25 percent off the $1,600 program fee.

Families interested in learning more are encouraged to review the program brochure and complete the interest form using the links provided. All questions regarding registration, curriculum, logistics, or payment should be directed to Inspirit AI.

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On March 4, members of the Service Club attended the Senior Citizens Lunar New Year Luncheon, where they assisted with the event and spent time interacting with community members. The students enjoyed connecting with the senior citizens and helping make the celebration a memorable experience for all.

LAHCA Cohort 11 recently visited the flagship W Hotel in Union Square, currently ranked the number two hotel in the continental United States, to learn more about careers in the hospitality industry. Students gained insight into the wide range of opportunities available in hotels, from guest services and operations to marketing and management.

The group also explored the Union Square Greenmarket to better understand the farm to table concept. Students saw how local sourcing supports both restaurants and communities, and how fresh, seasonal ingredients play a role in menu planning and guest experience.

It was a valuable, real world learning experience that brought classroom lessons to life.

The Northern Region High School Division now includes 444 teams, with 1,813 teams competing statewide in The Stock Market Game. As of March 6, Leonia continues to hold strong positions among a very competitive field.

Our top three teams are:

This week, students wrapped up the Investing Unit with a focus on short selling and short covering. Teams have the option to experiment with short selling in the simulation, and it will be interesting to see how many decide to test that strategy in the coming weeks.

Student reflections show a growing depth of understanding. One student explained that penny stocks are typically shares of companies with market capitalizations under $300 million or trading below $5 per share. While they may seem attractive to investors with limited funds, they carry significant risk. Even small price changes can dramatically impact equity, especially when holding a large number of shares. Students also noted that many penny stocks trade on over-the-counter markets and require a strong understanding of market behavior before investing.

Looking ahead, classes will begin using Google Sheets to create tables and visual graphics. These tools will support students as they prepare their final Stock Market Game presentations in mid-April. In addition, with Tax Day approaching, students will explore tax brackets and practice calculating federal income taxes, connecting classroom learning to real-world financial responsibilities.

Online Registration Directions: https://1.cdn.edl.io/DirectionsforAthleticOnlineForms.pdf 

All the necessary forms are also available on the Leonia website under Athletics https://www.leoniaschools.org/athletics-forms 

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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