Congratulations to Senior Jamael Davis who reached a milestone on Saturday by scoring his 1000th point in his DHS Basketball career. Jamael is just the 10th Boy to reach this achievement in his DHS career. And the team won the game v. Brearley High School, 59-55. It was the 8th win of the season for the team!

Congratulations to Senior Jason Young who competed in the GMC Swim Championships. Jason participated in the 100 yard Breaststroke and the 100 yard Backstroke for DHS. 

Representatives from the Dunellen American Legion met with the 11th grade girls and shared with them about Girls State, a summer program for high school juniors that teaches about American government and citizenship. It’s a great opportunity to develop leadership and character skills. 

Parents and guardians of seniors are invited to celebrate their student with a Senior Recognition Ad in the yearbook. 

Ads may include photos and a personalized message honoring your senior.

The deadline to submit a parent ad is January 30th. Space is limited.

Follow this link for details on pricing, ad sizes, and submission instructions:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1057616/Dunellen-High-School/2026-Yearbook/20250919041832103138/CATALOG_SHOP/ 

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.

 https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2024-10-30/resources-assist-preparation-2025-26-fafsa-cycle

COME SEE THE PTO TALENT SHOW! - TONIGHT ONLY!! January 30th @ 7pm in the DHS Auditorium

There will be some amazing acts, all competing for cash prizes!

Tickets are just $5 at the door!! Proceeds from ticket sales, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle will go to support the LMS and DHS music program. 

The National Honor Society will be holding a Dine to Donate fundraiser on Saturday, February 7th, from 5 - 9 pm at Chipotle in Bound Brook, 318 Chimney Rock Rd. 25% of all proceeds will go towards the NHS. See the attached flyer for more information.

In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, there will be a virtual discussion on Tuesday, February 10, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. The presentation will explore what a healthy relationship looks like and the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, which can include not only physical and/or sexual violence but also more subtle behaviors such as emotional and verbal abuse, manipulation and control, and digital abuse. The event is being sponsored by Empower Somerset and the Empower Youth Advisory Board featuring Safe + Sound Somerset. See the attached flyer for more information.

Support the Dunellen Firehouse with their Movie Night Fundraiser, as they show Planes: Fire and Rescue at the Dunellen Movie Theatre, 458 North Ave. on Sunday, February 22nd at 2:00 pm. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Show your support for the Dunellen Destroyer Company and all they do for the community.

The DHS Homework Help Center runs from 2:45 - 3:45 pm 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.

For the Class of 2026: As college acceptances start to roll in, please be sure to contact Ms. Markert and the counseling office so that they are aware and help to make sure everything is taken care of with your college of choice. 

The 2025 Exodus Yearbook is on sale. To purchase a yearbook, use the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057616/Dunellen-High-School/

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Dunellen, NJ 08812

Phone: 732-400-5900