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The PSAT, originally scheduled for January 26 at NVOT, has been canceled.

January 26 PSAT Cancelled

Siena Griffin, Managing Editor January 22, 2021

On January 22, Matthew Spatz, District Director of Guidance, announced in an email that NVOT has canceled the in-school administration of the PSAT scheduled for January 26. The announcement comes two days...

School will remain virtual through 4/1 due to multiple COVID-19 cases.

Breaking News: NVOT fully remote through 2/3

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor January 20, 2021

On January 20, Superintendent James Santana communicated via email to the district that NVOT will hold all classes virtually through February 3 after three individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The...

Say goodbye to snow days as NVOT implements an asynchronous learning day due to inclement weather.

Snow Days are on Thin Ice

Siena Griffin and Ava Petrilli December 16, 2020

Penny on the windowsill, spoon under your pillow, pajamas on inside out. If you were lucky, these superstitions would lead to a snow day. Or maybe you put your faith into the snow day calculator, typing...

School will remain virtual through 4/1 due to multiple COVID-19 cases.

Breaking News: NVOT scheduled to return to in-person learning 12/14

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor December 11, 2020

12/11/20 Update: Superintendent James Santana announced via twitter at 1:08 pm that NVOT is scheduled to return to in-person learning on 12/14. A follow up email has been sent out to the school community.                 12/5/20...

NVOT announces new updates to the winter season for sports teams.

Changes to the Winter Sports Season

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases around New Jersey, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced a new winter sports schedule for the 2020-2021 season. In a typical school...

NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

Brooke Ackerman, Siena Griffin, and Olivia Klein November 17, 2020

Two hybrid learning students tested positive for COVID-19 as of November 10. Classes were held virtually on November 11 to allow for contact tracing, and the school announced its decision later that night...

NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

In an email sent to the NVRHS community, Superintendent James Santana announced that NVOT will hold all classes virtually until November 18 after several students tested positive for COVID-19.  After...

Breaking News: NVOT to go all virtual 11/11

Breaking News: NVOT to go all virtual 11/11

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

On November 10 Principal Bruce Sabatini announced on a telephone call to all families and staff that NVOT will hold all classes virtually on Wednesday, November 11. During this time, the high school will...

Trump and Biden face off for the last time as the 2020 election presidential season is headed towards the end.

Last Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli November 2, 2020

Thursday, October 22, marked the final presidential debate of the 2020 election season. For the final time, incumbent President Donald Trump (R) and democratic opponent Joe Biden (D) faced off in a debate...

New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

In an email sent to the NVOT community on October 24, principal Bruce Sabatini announced the new phase 2 hybrid schedule that will take effect on November 9.  This new hybrid schedule brings some changes...

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence take the stage to debate.

Vice Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli October 22, 2020

On Wednesday, October 8, 2020, Senator Kamala Harris (D) and Vice President Mike Pence (R), took the stage at the University of Utah to face each other in the first, and only, Vice Presidential Debate....

2020 Voter Registration and How to Cast Your Vote

2020 Voter Registration and How to Cast Your Vote

Audrey Hansen, Staff Writer October 12, 2020

The 2020 Presidential Election will take place on November 3, 2020. There are several ways NVOT students can participate in this year’s election. Voter Registration A student who is at least 18...

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