A team of Seniors, (Clinton Rood, Naman Patel, Jakob Dase and Richie Gonzales) from Cedar Creek’s Engineering program are among 100 national finalists in the American Rocketry Challenge. The students will compete against other teams at the National Finals, taking place on May 16 in The Plains, VA, just outside Washington, DC. The team was chosen to represent NJ at the Rockets on Capitol Hill event on Friday, May 15th
Teams will be vying for $100,000 in awards and the top 25 teams will automatically be eligible to earn a spot in NASA’s Student Launch Initiative. The team is being advised by Lisa Martinelli and Richard Zucal through the Engineering Design and Development Program at Cedar Creek.
This year’s American Rocketry Competition featured 1,107 teams — more teams than ever before — and more than 6,200 middle and high school students from 44 states, plus Washington, DC, and the Northern Mariana Islands. For 2026, each team was required to design, build, and launch model rockets that safely carry one raw egg to an altitude of 750 feet, stay airborne for between 36 and 39 seconds, and return the rocket to the ground safely. This is Cedar Creek’s first time competing in the challenge. Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association, the National Association of Rocketry, and more than 15 industry, government, and academia partners, the American Rocketry Challenge is the aerospace and defense industry’s flagship program designed to encourage students to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Now in its 24th year, the competition has inspired middle and high school students to explore education and careers in STEM fields.
In addition to the main competition the Cedar Creek Team was chosen to represent NJ at the Rockets on the Hill event on Friday, May 15th
Rockets on the Hill brings together select American Rocketry Challenge teams to share their work with Members of Congress, congressional staff, industry leaders, and the public, highlighting the impact of hands‑on STEM education and student innovation. Teams will have the opportunity to display their rockets, discuss their design process, and represent their state while engaging directly with national leaders.
At this time, all power has been restored at Oakcrest High School. We have resumed our normal half-day schedule.
Spring Break is right around the corner, it's a great time to start looking for that Summer Job!
Use the Greater Egg Job Board to start your search!
Click here: Greater Egg Job Board
Do you have an interest in the trades, especially Electrical or HVAC? Would you be interested in hearing more about a possible 1/2 day program for the fall of your Senior Year?
If so, please complete this form: Electrical/HVAC Program 2026-2027
More information to come after break! If you have already responded Thank You!
Rowan College South Jersey is holding an Informational Session on Wednesday, April 15th from 6 to 7 PM. For more information, check out the attached flyer!
Hello Greater Egg Harbor Families,
2026/27 Tryouts for Atlantic United Premier FC are officially open.
We invite both returning and new players to step forward for the opportunity to compete, grow, and be part of a club committed to doing things the right way.
Where Higher Standards Create Better Players.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself in a demanding, supportive environment — now is the time.
Registration is required for both existing and new players.
Please refer to the graphics below to identify your player’s new “School Year” age group and the correct tryout session they should attend.
Secure your place at tryouts today:
https://forms.gle/aVbdoKfxvQ11tPs28
We look forward to seeing you on the field.
If you have any questions prior to tryouts, please contact us at aupremierfc@gmail.com.
Atlantic United Premier FC
March is here! Springs right around the corner! Time to start looking for that summer job! Use the Greater Egg Job to help with you search!
Oakcrest HS will be open tomorrow, Thursday February 26th, at the normal time. Zero Period will begin promptly at 7:40 am. Tomorrow is an A Day.
Thank you for your patience and allowing the crews from Hamilton Township and AC Electric the time they needed to restore power to our building. Thank you to our Building and Grounds staff for all of their efforts to get Oakcrest's parking lots, walkways, and classrooms ready for school.
We will reach out next week with information regarding these makeup days and an updated calendar. See you tomorrow morning!
Go FALCONS!
Good afternoon -
Oakcrest high School will be closed on Wednesday, February 25 due to a lack of electricity. If you hear Absegami and Cedar Creek are open, that is accurate, but Oakcrest cannot properly function without full electric, and there are also downed lines / poles in the area that could impact student and staff safety. We have communicated with both local law Enforcement and AC Electric prior to this decision.
We will assess this situation daily, and update the Oakcrest community every day by 4pm. We will share information regarding adjustments to the school calendar next week, when we can look fully at the number of days we will have lost.
We are offering free lunches (cold, to go lunch, including a drink) from 11am-1pm to ALL of our students; students must bring their ID with them and enter the building through the main entrance, under the blue awning. Security will be on hand to allow entrance and monitor. NO individuals will be permitted without their Oakcrest ID.
Thank you
Superintendent James Reina, senior Kaitlyn Ho, and Assistant Principal Margaret Csaszar joined forces to participate and have now passed the challenge to leaders at Absegami and Cedar Creek.
Check out the video to see our staff and students in action as they work to "sprinkle some kindness" across the entire Greater Egg Harbor Regional community.
Click Here for the Video
Good Afternoon -
Round two of our messaging to you starts with this newsletter, with the Principals to follow-up in the beginning of March with their own. If you missed my first newsletter in October, the link is below. There was also a Principal's newsletter (unique to each building) in November.
We have tried something new with this newsletter...there is an audio-link right near the top if you would prefer to hear the information (not my voice, much more pleasant!).
Thank you for your continual involvement in our school communities.
James Reina - Superintendent
Link Newsletter 2:
https://gehrhsdnj.edurooms.com/engage/greater-egg-harbor-regional-high-school-district/newsletters/gehrhsd-parent-communication-2
Link to Newsletter1:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLpBaqipf5eY3GWUp-l3IBGoGEiJ2qDHsEA7xIbw0sg/edit?tab=t.0
