We held Freshman Focus Day for all 9th graders as students got an opportunity to listen to seven speakers from various career fields, more than we have ever had. 

The speakers that talked to the Freshman included: 

- Officers from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s office, along with K-9 officers

- John Osborn, a Forensic document examiner

- Carly MacManus (daughter of DHS Nurse, Mrs. MacManus), a journalist

- Daniel Wright, a carpenter

- Hugh Lawrence, Jr., a physicians assistant

- Rebecca Stark-Gendrano, a real estate agent

- Johan Powell, a lawyer

Thank you to our school counselor, Ms. Markert and Mrs. Switzer for organizing all of our presenters and making it such a success for our students. 

The National Art Honor Society held their induction ceremony, welcoming in their newest members. Congratulations to this year's inductees: Amina Black, Bandon Condit, Destinee Vasconez, Diana Vidal, Ellie Uhler, Juan Salazar, Kyle Denges, Lisa-Marie Nieves, Miguel Navarro Valero, Sophia Portalatin, and Valeria Lopez.

Congratulations to the students in Mr. Zukowski’s Creative Writing class that participated in the ‘Stranger Things’ TV show writing contest. 4 DHS students were recognized for their skills: Bryan Villacres, Naomi Soto, Sara Gonzalez, and Nicholas Bradshaw.

A big THANK YOU to all of those that contributed to the Carol Fund collection of food items for those in need for Thanksgiving. They were able to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to NINE local families. Laura Murray and Terri Albertson lead the way and do so much for the community of Dunellen. 

Don’t forget, we are now collecting goods again during December to support and help families during the holiday season.

Tickets are on sale now for the Mistletoe dance on Friday, December 19th. Interested 11th and 12th grade students should purchase tickets during their Lunch periods.

Thank you to Mrs. Lubisco and Normandy Studios for taking all of the Club and Activity pictures for the Exodus Yearbook. It was great to see so many students enthusiastically participating with their clubs and how many students are in multiple club activities. We always encourage students to get involved in the many fun activities they have available to them. 

Good luck to the students that will be auditioning for the Middlesex County Arts High School on Sunday, December 7 at Middlesex College. If you registered, be sure to be there at your appointed time. For more information, see their website at Teen Arts HS

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now OPEN. Please use the link for more information on completing the FAFSA.  It is now a Graduation requirement for all NJ high school students to complete the FAFSA during their 12th grade year.

Our Band and Choir students are getting ready for their upcoming Winter Concerts. The Choir Concert will be on Thursday, December 11th and the Choir Concert will be held Thursday, December 18th. 

DHS will also be hosting the Faber music concert on Wednesday, December 10th. We are excited to give our younger Destroyer musicians an opportunity to perform in the DHS Auditorium. 

The Winter sports season starts with scrimmages next week as the Boys Basketball team plays at home v. Carteret High School on Monday starting at 4:00 pm. The Girls Basketball team will travel to Carteret HS on Tuesday, playing at 4:00 pm.  Good luck to both squads! 

The DHS Project Graduation will be hosting the annual, Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, December 14th from 8am - 12:00 pm. The event has been moved to Dunellen High School. 

The DHS Homework Help Center will run from 2:45 - 3:45 pm, and every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the DHS Tech Center. Students can come to get extra help from teachers with their school work or just sit and have a quiet place to get things done. We encourage students to attend so that they have fewer or no assignments to do when they get home.

The 2025-2026 Exodus Yearbook is officially on sale. 

Secure your copy today by ordering here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057616/Dunellen-High-School/

Destroyer Dollars!  Did you know our students can earn Destroyer Dollars for demonstrating excellence both in and out of the classroom? Whether it’s showing academic growth, lending a helping hand, or being caught doing something truly amazing, these positive behaviors are recognized and rewarded!

When students receive Destroyer Dollars, they can enter our monthly raffle for prizes, enjoy a snack, or even earn a positive call home to celebrate their success. It’s our way of reinforcing the great choices our students make every day and building a school culture that values respect, effort, and pride. Keep up the great work, Destroyers!

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Dunellen, NJ 08812

Phone: 732-400-5900