This document provides information about various upcoming events and deadlines for seniors at New Providence High School. It includes details about completing the FAFSA form, attending various college fairs, registering for AP exams, volunteering opportunities, athletic events, and more. Students are encouraged to see their counselor if they need help with FAFSA, selective service registration, or have college decisions to share.

1. FAFSA Form
Seniors:
The 2015-2016 FAFSA form is now
available.
www.fafsa.ed.gov/

2. Need help with the FAFSA?
 Attend one of many NJ FAFSA Days to get
free, professional assistance completing
your FAFSA
 To view a list of dates and times, please
visit NJASFAA.org and click on
“Students/Families” and “College Access
Navigator”
 Questions? See your counselor!

3. College Fairs #1
Union County College
Cranford
Monday March 16, 2015
6:30 - 8:30 PM

4. College Fairs #2
New Jersey National College Fair
Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ
Wednesday, April 22nd
9 AM-12 PM & 5-8 PM
Thursday, April 23rd
9 AM-12 PM
Email: Collegefairs@nacacnet.org for additional
information

5. College Fairs #3
Kean University
Union, NJ
Hardwood Arena
Wednesday, March 18th
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Go to www.kean.edu to
register!

6. College Fairs #4
The Lakewood Blue Claws will be hosting a
College Fair on May 6th from 5:00- 6:30 at
First Energy Park.
Registration is required. Pick up a form from
Mr. Maciag in the Guidance Office or contact Kyle
Volp at 732-901-7000X142 or via email at
kvolp@blueclaws.com.
Students will receive one free ticket to that night's
game. Additional tickets may be purchased.

7. March at a Glance
• March 2-6: PARCC Testing; Grades
9-11
• March 9-13: PARCC Make Up
Testing
• March 9-20: AP Registration
• March 13: Deadline to Register for
April ACT
• March 14: SAT Test

8. March at a Glance Cont.
• March 16: College Fair at UCC
• March 18: College Fair at Kean
• March 18: Careers in Healthcare Fair
• March 19: Trip to UC Vo-Tech
• March 23: Vo-Tech Open House

9. Volunteer for a Day of Service in DowntownVolunteer for a Day of Service in Downtown
New Providence!New Providence!
Help with spring clean up at
the New Providence
Historical Society Saltbox
and Centennial Park
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1STWEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST
Google form coming soon. Contact Mrs. Nagle with any questions

10. VOLUNTEER FOR A DAY OF SERVICE AT
Salt Brook Elementary School
MENTOR ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS.
ALSO HELP STUDENTS WITH
EARTH DAY PROJECTS.
DATE TBA
Google form sign-up coming soon. Contact Mr. Richter with any questions.

11. Volunteer for a day of service atVolunteer for a day of service at
Google form sign-up coming soon. Contact Mr. Richter with any questions.
Mentor Elementary School students during lunch
and recess
Help students write letters to United States
Servicemen and Servicewomen
THURSDAY, APRIL 2NDTHURSDAY, APRIL 2ND

12. VOLUNTEER FOR A DAY OF SERVICE AT
THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ
HELP SORT & PACK FOOD AT THE CFBNJ IN HILLSIDE, NJ.
http://www.cfbnj.org
Friday, March 27th
google form sign up coming soon,
contact Jordan Langs (langsj@npsdnj.org) with any questions

13. AP EXAM Registration
Registration will take place from Monday,
March 9th
-Friday, March 20th
 Registration will take place in the
Guidance Office, during lunch & after
school
Each exam costs $91, payable by check
to NPHS
For more info on the exams, visit:
www.collegeboard.org

14. Vo-Tech Info Sessions
Students and parents interested in seeing
demonstrations in the Shared-Time Programs at
UCTECH should attend the Open House.
Monday, March 23, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm
To register for these events, please go to the Vo-Tech
website:
http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/

15. Trip to Union County Vo-Tech
 Guidance will host a trip to UC Vo-Tech
(in Scotch Plains) on Thursday, 3/19!
 Any students in grades 9-11 interested
in learning about shared-time offerings
are welcome to attend!
 Sign up in the Guidance Office!

16. SELECTIVE
SERVICE
REMINDER
All male students must register
with selective service within 30
days of their 18th
birthday.
Register online or at your local
post office. Need help? See your
counselor.

17. Thanks to an NPEF grant, all NPHS
students can create an account for online
SAT/ACT test review through Method Test
Prep.
Please see the Guidance Webpage for
instructions on how to create your account.
THANK YOU NPEF!!

18. ACT TEST REGISTRATION
March 13th
is the deadline to
register for
the April 18th
ACT

19. Seniors:Seniors:
Please informPlease inform
Guidance of allGuidance of all
college news andcollege news and
decisionsdecisions

20. SENIORS:
Make sure you
are looking at the
scholarship list
on Naviance for
updates!
Questions? See
your counselor!

21. Invite EducationInvite Education
Thanks to the NPEF, all NPHSThanks to the NPEF, all NPHS
families can create a free accountfamilies can create a free account
with Invite Education, an onlinewith Invite Education, an online
interactive college financialinteractive college financial
planning tool.planning tool.
See the Guidance website forSee the Guidance website for
details!details!

22. New Providence
High School
Athletic Department

23. The Athletic Office at New Providence High School
is always happy to assist you with any questions
about New Providence High School athletics.
Office hours are 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, and the phone number is 908-464-
4700, Ext. 617.
Sports schedules and physical forms are available
for download on our website or in the high school
main office.
Athletic Director: Mr. Rob Harmer
Athletics

24. #rollneers
Facebook: “Like”
New Providence High School
Athletic Booster Club
Instagram: @neeraction
Twitter: @rollneers
http://www.ihigh.com/newprovidence/

25. Schedules & Stats
http://www.unioncountyconferencenj.org/
ttp://highschoolsports.nj.com/school/new-pro

26. Athletic Teams

27. Winter Varsity Sports
Swimming
Wrestling
Basketball
Winter
Track

28. Girls' Basketball
Coach Pazdera
2/5 : 7pm vs. Cranford
2/10: 7pm vs. Plainfield

29. Boys' Basketball
Coach Cattano
2/6 : 7pm vs. David Brearley
2/7 :1pm vs. Roselle
2/12: 7pm vs. Mt. Lakes
2/24: 7pm vs. GL

30. Swimming
Coach Barletta & Coach Kempner

31. Wrestling
Coach Bremer

32. Winter Track
Coach Arnold

33. Spring Varsity Sports
Baseball
Boys'
Tennis
LacrosseGolf
Spring
Track
Softball

34. Attention Student Athletes
• Strength and Conditioning will be
offered to all students after
school from 3pm to 4:30 pm in
weight room, see Coach Carollo.
• Mon. Through Thursday all year.

35. The baseball team is looking for a few
good students to join as statisticians.
Requirements include attendance at
games, and attention to detail.
If interested please send an email for an
application to Coach Brodeur:
cbrodeur@npsdnj.org
Pioneer Baseball

36. I pledge and support the elimination
of the derogatory use of the r-word
from everyday speech and promote
the acceptance and inclusion of
people with intellectual disabilities.
Show your support at the Pioneer Potluck Pigout!
February 24th
@ 4 pm
Boys’ Basketball vs Governor Livingston!

37. Get Your Tickets Now!!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 at 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 at 2:00 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 at 7:30 pm
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
www.seatyourself.biz/nphs
PREMIUM: $15 Adults, Seniors,
Students
RESERVED: Adults $12,
Students/Seniors $10

38. 6 vs 6 Volleyball Tournament6 vs 6 Volleyball Tournament
Thursday, March 26th, 6-9pmThursday, March 26th, 6-9pm
NPHS GymNPHS Gym
1. Create your Co-ed Team1. Create your Co-ed Team
2. Sign up, complete the registration form, and pay fee2. Sign up, complete the registration form, and pay fee
($50.00/Team up to 10 students)($50.00/Team up to 10 students)
3. Practice -3. Practice - the winners will play the “the winners will play the “UndefeatedUndefeated””
TEACHER TeamTEACHER Team
4. Admission is $3.00 for non-participants4. Admission is $3.00 for non-participants

39. Quote of the Month:Quote of the Month:
““Diligence is the motherDiligence is the mother
of good luck.”of good luck.”
- Benjamin Franklin- Benjamin Franklin

40. The NPHS Career Café:
Thursday, 3/19 During all Lunches!
 This session will feature a representative from the Raptor
Trust; a privately-funded, avian rehabilitation center located
in Millington, NJ
The center cares for injured /orphaned birds with the goal
of returning them back to the wild. This even includes Bald
Eagles!
The center also seeks to educate the public and presents
a range of programs for audiences of all ages.
This presentation will benefit students who have an
interest in working with animals, pursuing nature studies or
the education field.
 Checkout their website!
http://theraptortrust.org/
All grades are welcome! Sign up in Guidance for a pass!

41. Careers in Healthcare Fair
• Overlook Medical Center ,
Bouras Auditorium
• Wednesday, March 18th
• 3-6 PM
• RSVP to Helen Kaufman at 908-522-2079
or Helen.kaufman@atlantichealth.org
by March 11

42. There will be a mandatory meeting for any student
interested in the High School Golf Team after school on
Friday, March 6th
in the Cafeteria. If you missed the
initial sign-up meeting, please see Coach Murphy as
soon as possible to get the required forms.
These forms must be completed and returned prior to
the first practice date of the season.
If you have any questions, please see or
email Coach Pazdera or Coach Murphy