New Providence High School recently hosted its first pep rally in about a decade.  Students and staff alike gathered in the decked-out gymnasium to recognize the outstanding Pioneer student-athletes, enjoy a performance from the cheer squad, and watch teachers and students compete against each other...

Wrestling is a complicated sport that requires perseverance, consistency, and resilience.  Liam Smith, one of NPHS's senior captains, explained his outlook on this year's team: “The goal for the team this year is for us to qualify for the state playoffs. We haven’t qualified since my freshman...

This fall season, yet again, the girls varsity volleyball team was back in states. On November 8,  they played in the sectional finals against Jonathan Dayton High School.  In the end,  the Pioneers lost two of the sets with scores of 13:25 for the first and 18:25 for the second.  Although they didn't...

Besides the commonly known fall cheer season where team members cheer at school football games, there is also a winter cheerleading season. The winter season begins at the end of November and ends after states, which is typically the last week of February. The coaches of the New Providence cheer team,...

Following the November 8th general election, the 2022 New Providence School District Bond Referendum passed with the unofficial results of 3,482 yes votes and 1,381 no votes. Despite cost concerns, a large percentage of New Providence residents voted in favor of the referendum, which will request approximately...

With fall sports over, winter sports are coming to New Providence. Girls basketball is already preparing for their first game on December 15th.  The captains on the team are Meghan Lamanna, Grace Kelly and Megan Slattery. All of the captains are seniors, and have played basketball together since...

Last year the Pioneers boys basketball team got off to a  slow start, with a record of 2-4. This continued into January, but they picked it up in February to advance to the playoffs. They ended the season with a record of 9-15,  winning the first round of states against GL.  Leading the team, NPMS...

At New Providence High School, juniors and seniors enjoy a notable perk and privilege with open lunch. However, many students question why all high school grades can’t revel in the freedom of lunch off campus.  Principal Brian Henry said: “This right was set up in 2018-2019 to give a privilege...

As Thanksgiving approaches, we asked some NPHS students what they plan to do to celebrate the holiday. What are your plans for Thanksgiving?   Erika Danysh (12th grade): “I think I will be going to my Aunt's house in Pennsylvania.” June Blougouras (11th grade): “My plan for Thanksgiving is...

Every home football game, fans are continually impressed with the performance of NPHS's marching band. Throughout the season, they bring life to the games regardless of how the team is doing. Many students understand that the band is successful, but their job is far from over after football games. This...

This year, NPHS students who choose to take the AP exam will be exempt from taking the final in their class. The new practice will impact the amount of students taking the exam, while also giving the teachers more freedom away from the set curriculum after the test in early May. Mr. McCulley and...

With the first marking period over, NPHS freshmen are finally able to process the differences between high school and middle school for themselves.  From different phone rules to the contrasting schedules, high school and middle school both have their advantages and disadvantages, according to freshmen...