Mountain LakesHigh School

Programs

Throughout the year, H&SA sources assembly programs to augment curriculum and discuss current issues that affect our student and parent population. Programs are advertised via the Virtual Backpack and may take place at any time during the year. Previous Program topics have included, becoming a champion in both sports and life, fostering your child's emotional intelligence and improving teens success with social media.

Services

H&SA provides funds and or volunteers for the following: 

Wildwood

Art Show, Book Fair, Class Parents, Cultural Arts Program, Family Nights, Holiday Shopping Spree, Library Volunteers, Next is Briarcliff, PAC Representatives, Popcorn Fridays, School Supplies Fundraiser

Briarcliff

7th and 8th Grade Dances, 8th Grade Trip Fundraising, Book Fair, Completion Ceremony, Family Math Nights, Filed Day, Grade Coordinators, New Student Social, PAC Representatives, Pops Cafe

MLHS

College Admissions Panel Welcome Dinner, Freshman Orientation, Grade Coordinators, Graduation, NHS Reception, PAC Representatives, Recognition Events, "Thanks for Being You" Reception, Volunteer Awards

District Programs and Fundraisers

Bake Sale, Box Tops, Parents Appreciating Teachers and Staff Breakfast (PATS), Portraits by the Lake, Superintendent Brown Bag Lunch Discussions, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Wingman Program

Mountain Lakes School District is entering its third year of Wingman training for students in grades 4-12. The Wingman program is part of the Dylan's Wings of Change foundation, an organization created in memory of Dylan Hockley, a six year old who lost his life on December 14, 2012, at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Wingman refers to the "Butterfly Effect” -  how just small changes can accumulate with massive effect, like the flap of a butterfly’s wings. 

The Wingman program leverages peer to peer learning to encourage empathy, inclusion, and respect for one another. Students can apply to be Wingman Ambassadors and receive training to lead their peers in fun and engaging activities, with adequate adult supervision. The goal is for all students to feel a part of their school culture and to teach that kindness matters.