And… Action! The musicals and plays directed by Mr. Craig Duke at New Providence High School are truly spectacular. However, no one knows the inner workings of these productions better than the cast, crew, and production team. From decision-making to the final performance, and everything in between,...

While many students know Mr. Parlavecchio as the laid-back U.S. History teacher at NPHS, football has been a central part of his life long before he stepped into the classroom. From starting as a young player in 2nd grade to earning a spot on the field in college, his passion for the game has only grown. "I...

When asked to think of a well-rounded teacher at NPMS, it’s hard to ignore someone who brings equal passion to his teaching and coaching roles. That teacher is Mr. Manns, an incredibly skilled educator and coach who consistently demonstrates his dedication to his profession. He has been teaching for...

We all see Dr. Paula McGraw working in the library, helping students with technology issues and helping them pick out books whenever they need help, but did you ever stop to think about her life before working at NPHS? She always had a dream to become a librarian, and it all started when she was in...

Most of the focus at New Providence High School is on the teachers, as they are the staff members students interact with most closely every day. However, less attention is given to other staff members, such as custodians and substitutes, who play essential roles in the school's daily operations. One...

Walking through the halls, students might assume that all the doors at NPHS lead to classrooms. However, if you look closer, there are many hidden rooms that help keep the school running. We explored nine of these rooms to uncover what truly happens behind the doors. Jonathan Henry: THE SERVER ROOM The...

New Providence High School is home to many successful sports teams, and none of their victories would be possible without the dedicated coaches who inspire athletes to strive for success. Craig Barclay has coached soccer at NPHS for 7 years, leading the team to many victories. Without his excellent...

The New Providence Board of Education promised parents that new air conditioning will be installed by the end of summer 2024. However, as the school year begins, many are asking: Where is the air conditioning? This project is part of a $22 million bond referendum approved in July 2022, aimed at renovating...

With the introduction of Mr. Michael Criscitello as the new Assistant Principal at NPHS this year, students have also noticed some changes in school policy.   In particular, a noticeable shift has been observed in the handling of tardiness and cellphone use. Criscitello explained the school's stricter...

For the 2024-25 school year, two new holidays were added to the New Providence School District calendar: Diwali and the Chinese New Year. Mr. Henry, Principal of NPHS and NPMS, said:  “The District sent out some surveys to our community and got community feedback, and really, the decisions were...

NPHS’s lunch policy has become a topic of discussion among students, as upperclassmen enjoy off-campus lunch privileges while underclassmen remain on school grounds. According to school officials, there are several reasons why freshmen and sophomores are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Principal...

  Last year, New Providence High School implemented a controversial new one-way traffic pattern. One year later, students still feel the new pattern is making them unnecessarily late in the morning. Many students believe the one-way traffic pattern creates a bottleneck, allowing traffic to...