Congratulations to the Barnegat High School Optimist Essay Contest winners who were recognized at the Board of Education meeting:
1st place - Catherine Warn
2nd place - Emily Sisom
3rd place - Milo Pavan
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3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Milo holding a plaque and posing with the Superintendent and Board President.
Congratulations to our March UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for perseverance:
Cinthia Aquino Tapia, BHS, Grade 12
Alyssa Becker, ROBMS, Grade 7
Nicholas Riley, RLHS, Grade 6
Alexander Dzugan, JTDS, Grade 4
Emma Buckle, CSCS, Grade 1
Kayden Herzinger, LMDS, PreK
Carterlynn Jones, ACES, Grade 1
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3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the March UPstander award recipients posing with the Superintendent and BOE President.
Congratulations to Derek Kettig, BHS teacher, on receiving the Barnegat Schools Safety Award for his quick action in supporting a student during a medical emergency. Thank you for your continued dedication to keeping our students safe! #barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image Derek Kettig posing with building administrators and the Security Coordinator.
As a reminder, the Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional development.
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the early dismissal times by school.
Congratulations to Jamie White for earning First Team All-State in girls bowling 🎳#barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image from an nj.com article with four females announcing the 2025-2026 girls bowling all-state team. Jamie is the 2nd one pictured.
BHS students showcased their talents at the NJ Teen Arts Festival at Ocean County College 🎨🎶🎷 #barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Jazz Ensemble performing on stage during the Teen Arts Festival.
Image of the Select Choir performing on rafters in front of a wall of windows with their director facing them.
Image of the ceramic pieces that were created on display on a table with information cards next to each piece.
Image of the drawings and paintings on display on a wall under a Barnegat High School banner and information cards attached to each piece.
Family Art Night has been rescheduled to April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School 🎨🖌️#barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the rescheduled Family Art Night Flyer with all of the details.
The BHS FBLA Club attended the State Leadership Conference and competed with more than 4,000 students across the state. Highlights include:
• Champion Chapter: Shaping Success
• Graphic Design Project: Jonathan Trapani, Catherine Warn, and Andrea Kumah reimagined the design for local business Humbug Lighting
• Mercy Akintola: 7th place in the Central Region Health Care Administration Objective Test, advancing to the semifinals
• Nick Sellers: placing in the top 10 in Computer Game & Simulation Programming
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3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the five FBLA Club members posing in front of the NJ FBLA banner all dressed up wearing their credentials around their necks.
Image of Nick Sellers posing in front of the NJ FBLA Computer Game & Simulation Programming easel.
Image of the screen projecting the Champion Chapter: Shaping Success award winners.
Image of the screen projecting the Computer Game & Simulation Programming winners.
The BHS AP Drawing class participated in the Creative Change Makers Contest through Teen Arts NJ. Students created a Mini Art Gallery focused on sustainability, featuring artwork made with mindful materials and ideas about environmental responsibility and the future of our planet. The exhibit also includes a QR code with explanations of each piece and a solar-powered light for nighttime viewing 🎨 #barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the AP drawing clas with Ms. Polcino posing in front of their mini art gallery.
Image of the seven mini art projects displayed in the art gallery.
Image of two adults and two students checking out the mini art gallery projects on display.
Image of the paper describing the BHS Mini Art Gallery and how it was created through the lens of sustainability.
Congratulations to the BHS Jazz Ensemble on their fantastic performance at the Steinert HS Jazz Festival! The group was awarded Best Saxophone Section, Nick Sellers was named Outstanding Musician, and Miguel Vazquez-Gavilan earned Outstanding Soloist 🎷🎶 #barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Jazz Ensemble posing for a picture in the hallway of the school with the director.
Image of three jazz ensemble members posing on a wall holding the trophies and certificate won at the festival.
Image of the jazz ensemble practicing in the library of the school.
A special thank you to Mrs. Staub’s French 1 students for helping deliver bagels with our CLAWMART students! We are always grateful for the extra support and for opportunities like this that help build friendships, camaraderie, and meaningful social connections among our students. #barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Three female students standing in front of the table full of bagels that they were helping distribute.
Three female students sitting at the table eating bagels together.
Congratulations to Ellie Buschiazzo on taking 9th place in the shot put at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions! #barnegatinspires

3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Ellie posing with her coach on the indoor track.
Congratulations to Gerald Miller on advancing to the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships 🤼 #barnegatinspires

3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Gerald and his opponent in starting position on the mat.
Congratulations to the BHS Jazz Ensemble on receiving a gold rating at the Southern Regional HS Jazz Festival! Shoutout to Cailee Cranmer on being named Outstanding Soloist on flugelhorn 🎷#barnegatinspires
3 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the BHS jazz band and Mr. McGrath posing with their instruments.
Image of the certificate the BHS jazz band received.
Congratulations to the newest inductees of the Spanish Honor Society! #barnegatinspires
4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the eight students holding their certificates behind a table with candles.
CLAWS students are building their work-based learning skills at Vinnie’s Pizzeria by assembling pizza boxes and practicing restaurant etiquette. We’re grateful for the kindness and support as students strengthen their self-advocacy skills by choosing a meal, ordering independently, and paying at the register. We appreciate our local community partnerships and the opportunities for inclusion in Barnegat! #barnegatinspires
4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of a male student sitting at a table eating lunch.
Image of a female student sitting at a table eating lunch.
Image of a female student sitting at a table eating lunch.
Congratulations to the Orange Team on winning Rumble in the Jungle 🧡🏆 #barnegatinspires
4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Orange Team posing together in the main gym after winning the Rumble in the Jungle trophy.
Congratulations to the Barnegat Township School District Outstanding Teachers of the Year!
William Thorne - Barnegat High School (not pictured)
Jonathan Gordon - Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Giovanna DeGrazio - Robert L. Horbelt School
Gerard Degrazio - Joseph T. Donahue School
Alison Greco - Cecil S. Collins School
Tara Carroll - Lillian M. Dunfee School
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4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Mr. Gordon holding a bouquet of flowers posing with district and building administrators.
Image of Ms. DeGrazio holding a bouquet of flowers posing with district and building administrators.
Image of Mr. DeGrazio holding a bouquet of flowers posing with district administrators.
Image of Mrs. Greco holding a bouquet of flowers posing with district and building administrators.
Image of Mrs. Carroll holding a bouquet of flowers posing with district and building administrators.
Congratulations to Ellie Buschiazzo on taking 2nd place in the shot put at the Group 2 State Championships 🥈 #barnegatinspires

4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Ellie posing in her varisty jacket holding her medal up that is hanging around her neck.
Congratulations to Gerald Miller, District Champion and Most Outstanding Wrestler 🤼 #barnegatinspires

4 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Gerald in a singlet and headgear with two smaller images of him wrestling opponents on the bottom corners that states District Champion and Most Outstanding Wrestler with his name in the middle three times.