"This is Dr. Nisonoff from the Emerson Public Schools..."  These words have always brought a smile to my face, especially when they are accompanied by the phrase "due to inclement weather conditions". So much more than a messenger, Dr. Philip H. Nisonoff has been a solid fixture of Emerson's Schools for just shy of 32 years.  Whether working under...

Emerson Junior Senior High School has launched a new podcasting program this fall, open to all grade levels. The new opportunity invites students to explore their creativity, share their opinions, and learn the fundamentals of digital media production. The podcasting initiative was designed to give students a creative outlet while connecting existing...

Adjusting to a new school is notoriously difficult and confusing.  For our new seventh graders, that's unfortunately their current reality.  Long halls, new faces, bigger lockers, a new schedule with classes all across campus.  I know when I first started here, I struggled navigating long halls and managing workflow. When asked about the issue,...

On November 5, 2025, the Senior class took a trip to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Everyone traveled with NJ Transit, coming through Hoboken, directly to the World Trade Center. Walking up to the Memorial for the first time was very shocking and devastating. It was upsetting to see how large the monument was - with each name of...

As the winter sports season approaches, the Emerson Varsity Boys Basketball team is getting ready for what promises to be one of its most competitive seasons yet. The team has been putting in hours on the court in preparation for another exciting and competitive year.  All the players have been working hard during the preseason focusing on conditioning,...