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  • September 29 Student bathrooms in the upstairs and downstairs C and F corridors will be unavailable on Thursday, September 30. Students should instead use upstairs and downstairs A-corridor bathrooms.
  • September 13 Periods will be shortened on Wednesday, September 15 to accommodate Safety and Wellness Day activities
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Returning to the building full-time brings new school policies.
New School Policies Shared at Wellness Day
October 8, 2021
Seniors Daniel Zhao, Ace Kim, and Ethan Szeto with advisor Steve Maietta.
TSA Club Wins Big
October 7, 2021
Testing will start on October 6.
Week of October 4 NJDOE Testing
October 3, 2021
Ava Petrilli, senior class president, selling Gold Cards in front of the school.
Go for the Gold
September 29, 2021
The graduation ceremony has been moved up.
Breaking News: Graduation ceremony time changed
June 21, 2021
America must prioritize unity in order to reach its full potential.
Unity
June 22, 2021
Where Are All the Black People?
Where Are All the Black People?
June 21, 2021
A word holds a deeper meaning than its dictionary definition.
Potatoes and the Use of Insensitive Language
June 19, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This years 2020 election sparks debate with the countrys high schoolers.
Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
October 26, 2020
Fall Back... Into Seasonal Depression?
Fall Back… Into Seasonal Depression?
November 6, 2019
Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
January 29, 2019
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
December 21, 2018
America must prioritize unity in order to reach its full potential.
Unity
June 22, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Womans Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
Pumpkin Pecan Waffle candle.
Are These Scents Too Hot to Candle?
October 13, 2021
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.
Review: On My Block Season 4
October 8, 2021
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.
The Lance Rewind: Slime
September 28, 2021
These trends were fun while they lasted, but its time to say goodbye.
Trends to Leave in Summer
September 24, 2021
Quannah Chasinghorse, Yara Shahidi, and Debbie Harry at the Met Gala.
The Best and Worst Looks of the 2021 Met Gala
September 17, 2021
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.
Review: On My Block Season 4
October 8, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo sweeps the charts.
“SOUR” is Pretty Sweet
June 21, 2021
A book to keep you busy this summer.
Review: Daisy Jones & The Six
June 10, 2021
A Movie Each Day of February Break
A Movie Each Day of February Break
February 26, 2021
OMB cast.
Review: On My Block Season 3
March 25, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
June 1, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021
March 1, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020
December 1, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020
September 22, 2020
Stay at home!
The Lance Playlist: April/Quarantine
April 29, 2020
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
Olivia Genco takes on roller skating for a week
The Lance Tries: Roller Skating
June 9, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
SUCCESS: Ackerman and DePhillips after successfully completing a hole.
The Lance Tries: Disc Golf
June 21, 2017
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.
The Lance Rewind: Slime
September 28, 2021
The Rainbow Loom Bands
The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom
March 16, 2020
Josh Lee
The Lance Rewind: ASK.fm
January 29, 2018
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
March 3, 2017
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
October 21, 2016
The student section at the first home football game of the year.
Bleeding Blue and Gold: Virtual Fall Pep Rally 2021
October 12, 2021
Control what you can control.
2020-2021: School Year in Review
June 18, 2021
Messages to the Class of 2021, Family Edition
Messages to the Class of 2021, Family Edition
June 18, 2021
Teachers Takeaways from 2021
Teachers’ Takeaways from 2021
June 18, 2021
Not Just the Top of Her Class
Not Just the Top of Her Class
June 11, 2021
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
February 26, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 6
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 6
October 14, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
October 11, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 5
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 5
October 7, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
October 4, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 4
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
September 30, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
October 11, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
October 4, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
September 27, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
September 20, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
September 13, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 6
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 6
October 14, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 5
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 5
October 7, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 4
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
September 30, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 23, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 2
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 2
September 16, 2021
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A bittersweet goodbye to the block.

Review: On My Block Season 4

October 8, 2021
Returning to the building full-time brings new school policies.

[Photo] New School Policies Shared at Wellness Day

October 8, 2021
Testing will start on October 6.

[Photo] Week of October 4 NJDOE Testing

October 3, 2021
Although a closet staple, AF1s are worn out.

[Photo] Trends to Leave in Summer

September 24, 2021
Quannah Chasinghorse, Yara Shahidi, and Debbie Harry at the Met Gala.

The Best and Worst Looks of the 2021 Met Gala

September 17, 2021
Control what you can control.

[Video] 2020-2021: School Year in Review

June 18, 2021
Juniors Tala Areiqat, Ace Kim, and Ava Petrilli and seniors Tiffany Cowan, Daniel Kim, and Amy Tony with Dr. Bruce Sabatini, Ms. Katie Gallagher, and Senator Cory Booker.

Sitting Down with Senator Cory Booker

June 16, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021

The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021

June 1, 2021
Posters for seniors on the girls lacrosse team.

Spring Sports Celebrate Seniors

May 28, 2021
Mr. Brook Zelcer, teacher: I don’t support the initiative and wish that the administration could have had this time to prepare for the return to school in the fall. Our administrators and front office staff [are working hard], and I don’t want to see them burned out. But that’s just one of a number of objections I have to returning to a full day schedule at this late stage of our school year.

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

May 14, 2021
Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

May 10, 2021
The SAT, originally scheduled for March 24 but cancelled due to COVID, has been moved to April 27.

SAT Rescheduled for April 27

March 20, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021

The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021

March 1, 2021
A Movie Each Day of February Break

A Movie Each Day of February Break

February 26, 2021
Five shows and movies to watch over the break.

Winter Break Watchlist

February 10, 2021
The schedule change will go into effect April 8.

Breaking News: Junior Prom postponed

February 5, 2021
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[Photo] Most Anticipated Albums of 2021

January 28, 2021
The PSAT, originally scheduled for January 26 at NVOT, has been canceled.

January 26 PSAT Cancelled

January 22, 2021
A cup of hot chocolate is one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit.

[Photo] 25 Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit

December 21, 2020
Say goodbye to snow days as NVOT implements an asynchronous learning day due to inclement weather.

Snow Days are on Thin Ice

December 16, 2020
A definitive ranking of the top ten sitcom Christmas episodes to keep your watchlist full this season.

Top 10 Sitcom Christmas Episodes

December 10, 2020
Limit your Redbubble browsing or soon enough, there will be stickers on everything you own.

[Photo] A Teenager’s Guide to Gifts

December 3, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020

The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020

December 1, 2020
NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

November 17, 2020
If youre looking to get out of the house, movie theaters are open in New Jersey!

[Photo] Upcoming Movies to be Hyped For

November 3, 2020
Halloween 2020 will be looking a little bit different, but that doesnt stop the fun of the spooky season.

[Photo] How to Have a Safe Halloween

October 30, 2020
The team creates an arch out of sticks for their seniors.

Back on Offense

October 19, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020

The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020

September 22, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

June 15, 2020
Students continue to take online classes in the midst of the quarantine.

NVOT: Online School Edition

April 27, 2020
OMB cast.

Review: On My Block Season 3

March 25, 2020
Students will now be taking classes online.

OT’s Take on Going Virtual

March 13, 2020
Students work hard to meet pre-break deadlines

The Pre-Winter Break Workload

February 14, 2020
Volleyballs wait to be spiked into the gym floor.

[Photo] Spike Your Way Through the Day

February 13, 2020
Grey’s Anatomy Face Off

Grey’s Anatomy Face Off

January 23, 2020
The Poetry Out Loud stage before the event.

[Photo] Sharing Their Voices

January 8, 2020
Freshman Julia Langone: “This is my first POL. My poems are respectively about how the amount of work we do can oftentimes be seen as not being enough, and my other one is about water and its connection to life and death. And yes, I’m nervous. I think poetry is so focused on the appreciation of literature, and it’s very theatrical in a way.”

[Photo] Poets With a Passion

December 20, 2019
The Lances writers celebrate their favorite parts of the holiday season.

Two Opinions on The Knight Before Christmas

December 12, 2019
The Lances writers celebrate their favorite parts of the holiday season.

[Photo] Christmas from a Non-Celebrator’s Perspective

December 10, 2019
With five captains, the teams close bond is evident on and off the field.

Field Hockey Wrap-up

November 1, 2019
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