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Welcome to Suffern High School
Portrait of a Graduate
The Suffern High School Portrait of a Graduate serves as our guide in the decisions we make for our school and students. It is a constant reminder for students on what is possible while in school.
Student Achievement
Whether mastering the violin, building a robot, writing poetry or diving into science research, we have a robust list of classes and something for everyone!
Extracurriculars
With more than 60 clubs—from Astronomy to A.S.P.I.R.A., DECA to Deaf Awareness—there's something for every interest at SHS.
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News & Announcements
![Applications now open. Mountie Minds Advisory Council. Visit website to fill out application]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723564238/sufferncentralorg/rett4waatylln5tj2xtk/mountiemindsweb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723564238/sufferncentralorg/rett4waatylln5tj2xtk/mountiemindsweb.png","width":400}])
Applications are now open for the 2024-25 Mountie Minds Committee. Consider applying if you're interested in providing input on District initiatives.
![Girls looking at a poster in French class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725633700/sufferncentralorg/egg6rbgqhvaq8upuz280/girlsinfrenchclass.jpg","width":2200}])
Before diving into tricky verb conjugations en francais, students in Mademoiselle Sullivan’s 10th grade Regents French class set their goals for the year by collaborating on a class charter. Yesterday, students went around the room adding Post-It notes with responses to prompts like “I can’t do this YET, but at the end of the year I will be able to…” or “I will use my strengths to empower or help other by…” or “A teacher who supports me will…”.
![Boys at high school orientation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724870919/sufferncentralorg/mmcuyyudbzidy2i3mmce/9thgradeorientation.jpg","width":2200}])
As incoming freshman filled the auditorium at SHS this morning for orientation, Dr. Paul Adler, principal of SHS, held up a blank piece of paper and described it as "beautiful." Lest anyone think he had lost his mind, Adler elaborated on his word choice.
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School starts on September 4. Visit our back-to-school hub for all you need to know to begin the school year.
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SHS rising senior Dylan Palmiotto's love of space and planetary science was cemented early: he recalls a photo his parents took of him "reading" the book, "The Red Planet" when he was just a toddler. "Space is the future of humanity and I want to contribute to that in any way I can," says Palmiotto.
By The Numbers
22+
Sports offered at Varsity, JV and Freshman levels
95%
Graduation rate for the Class of 2024
2,700
Current enrollment for the 2024-25 school year
40+
AP and College-level courses