Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
– Robert Collier
Scheduling Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
An All Grades Scheduling Assembly took place during homeroom on 1/5/26.
Click here to view the presentation.
Curriculum Orientation was held on Thursday, 1/8/26.
Click here to review the Orientation.
Click here for the CHS course offering for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Click here for the CHS 9th Grade course offerings for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
High School Seniors can join the Middlesex EOF program
What is EOF?
EOF is a state-funded program that provides New Jersey students with a massive head start. It isn't just a financial grant-it's a support system that stays with you until you graduate.
How EOF Helps You:
· Financial Support: Receive grants to help pay for college costs (that you don't have to pay back!).
· Summer Scholars Institute: A 5-week "bridge" program to help you adjust to college life before the fall semester starts.
· Personalized Advising: Get your own dedicated counselor for academic, career, and personal support.
· Free Tutoring & Workshops: Access to exclusive resources to keep your grades high.
· Programming: Cultural outings, Professional Development workshops, and Leadership development Opportunity.
Event Details:
· Please register below using the QR Code to reserve your spot!
In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, Congressman Frank Pallone's 11th Annual Poetry Showcase in open!
There are 3 categories of awards which include:
District Pride Award – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of local history, landmarks, and culture.
Voices of Change Award – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of social issues and hope for the community.
Our Common Ground – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of environment and sustainability in our community.
Students should submit their original poems by March 13, 2026.
Submissions can be mailed to either of the two offices listed below.
Please include the full name, teacher’s name, category for consideration, grade, and school with each submission.
Middlesex County Monmouth County
67/69 Church Street 504 Broadway
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 249-8892 (732) 571-1140
Calling all High Schoolers!
The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open and accepting art work!
You can submit your artwork for the opportunity to get it displayed at the U.S. Capitol from June 2026 through May 2027.
More details can be found on Congressman Pallone's website: https://pallone.house.gov/services/art-competition
Career/Job Information:
Are you looking for a job or even a career you can go into after high school?
Text WORKFORCE to 732-978-9211 for employment opportunities and events listed on their mobile site https://bycell.co/dgem
Click here to register for the Career Fair on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at the Woodbridge Community Center: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8LjiGpD4fZL4vVXA7GO8eT08Y2TTBHmg5Hy6JsdfPivlhuQ/viewform?usp=dialog
See Ms. Giordano or your counselor if you are interested in attending.
HESAA FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION
Click here to view the presentation from Financial Aid Night, which took place at CHS on 10/8/25.
Cancer Pathways 2026 Teen Writing Contest
This national contest encourages teens in grades 9-12 to write about the impact of cancer, either their own or of a loved one.
The deadline for entries is February 27th, 2026.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is back for another year of mentorship between Colonia High School and Middle School! This is an exciting opportunity for Colonia High School students to become mentors through this School-Based Mentoring Program.
In this program, CHS students are “matched” one-to-one with a CMS student to meet every other Tuesday from 2:45–4:00 PM at Colonia Middle School.
Link to the application:
https://forms.gle/zQuTAW8SyfhBEzH46
Information from the Office of Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. on Congressional programs available to students in our district.
These are great opportunities for students to showcase their talents, develop leadership skills, and connect with their government.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Scholarships are regularly posted on Naviance under 'Scholarship'.
If you are having trouble logging in, email your school counselor.
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Application for Vote by Mail Ballot!