As you’ve no doubt heard, or smelled, wildfires are raging across the state. What you might not know is why. Ask yourselves when was the last time it rained more than just a drizzle?  It’s been a while, right? That’s because New Jersey is currently in a drought. This means that little or no rain is falling. A side effect of this lack of rain...

As Thanksgiving gets closer the aroma of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, and families gather together to celebrate. This is a cherished holiday celebrated with gratitude and joy in the United States and Canada. Families and friends come together to give thanks for the year's blessings, partaking in traditional activities such as feasting...

On October 19th, 2024, The Emerson Junior-Senior High School Marching Band performed at the Annual Wayne Hills Festival. This festival is a ranking event among selected bands. Participants included both small and large bands such as Garfield and Bergenfield, doing their best to entertain a very wide audience. Emerson joined the competition with...

What a great way to start the day! The ninth graders were invited to spend a morning together on October 18th from 6:30-8:00 am to watch the sunrise. Their English teacher, Ms. Jennifer Emmet, brought bagels for everyone who attended the event.  A random act of kindness or a teachable moment?  Both. The ninth graders have recently learned and...

On October 10th, 2024, the students of Mr. Deo’s Forensics class proudly displayed their simulated physical crime scene projects to interested students and staff.  The students were directed to use their forensics knowledge to simulate a crime scene inside of the classroom. With that being their only instruction, they were able to use their creativity...