Financial Literacy
The NPEF has introduced a reoccurring grant to support Financial Literacy in honor of former Board Member, Denis Naughter. This was an area of study that Denis was truly passionate about, and we feel this is a meaningful way to contribute to the success of this program at NPHS and to remember our dear friend.
Esports
Elite Gaming Live (EGL) is an esports platform that delivers an esports league that is fun, competitive, and inspiring for students who admire or want to pursue a career in video game development. Both high school and middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in this growing industry that promotes student engagement, critical […]
Life Science Microscope Slides
These materials give middle and high school students opportunities to discover various microscopic organisms and cells to help them understand cell structure and function. Students have hands-on learning opportunities that increase engagement in their life science courses.
Trout in the Classroom Program
This program will encourage students to make a connection with their environment and foster engagement with hands-on, community based learning. High school students will be responsible for raising trout from eggs to young adults, before releasing them into Seely’s Pond within the Watchung Reservation.
Phase II: Using Drones to Teach Program and Problem Solving
This project provides updated drone technology and software with state-of-the-art features to the STEM department programming and computer sciences courses. With these advanced drones, students will be able to program using Python coding, learn multidisciplinary lessons in physics, statistics, engineering and math, and engage in collaborative learning with multi-robot play competitions and challenges.