Students are setting their alarm clocks, putting their phones away and heading back to Nanuet Senior High School for the 2025-2026 school year. With the new phone ban and added renovations to the building, it’s shaping up to be an eventful and memorable school year.
The class of 2026 got an early start to the first day, with many attending Senior Sunrise, where they waited for dawn and took pictures at Lake Nanuet. Many wore elementary-style backpacks and reminisced on their earlier years of high school and felt emotional over the transition into senior year.
“It’s surreal,” commented Senior Taheer Jonas. “When we were freshmen, we felt like we had all the time in the world. I don’t know where [the time] went.”
“I’m so happy for the lasting memories, but it’s weird thinking it’s my last first day here,” said Senior Gillian Gravius.
Some students are already anticipating the challenges that come with the school year.
“I already have senioritis,” said Senior Ava Miller. “I had senioritis sophomore year.” commented “I was happy to see all my friends again every day, but I’m upset over the fact that I keep getting homework,” said Sophomore Jamilet Cordova.
However, some students had a more positive attitude towards returning to class.
“With my new course load, I’m broadening my perspectives on how to tackle AP classes, and it’s really playing to my benefit for college and such,” comments Junior Mario Real.
“I’ve been getting better grades and all my teachers are really sweet,” says Sophomore Sarah Lav.
Still, Nanuet students are psyched for fall activities and opportunities as classes begin.
“I’m excited to see the unity of the Nanuet community at the football games,” says Junior Kristina Cekaj.
“I’m excited for the good things that come with being a senior… like being able to leave,” says Senior Julia Guarascio.
Other anticipated activities included the fall play, sporting events, and the Homecoming Dance.
The class of 2029 is excited for their first year in the high school. The transition from middle to high school is a big one, but they seem to be handling it well and enjoying the liberties that come with high school life.
“You get more freedom,” comments Freshman Sebastian Fritz.
And he’s right. Although they missed out on the opportunity to use their phones in class, the added array of electives and honors classes and the opportunities to interact with students of every grade level makes the high school experience incomparable to middle school.
“It’s way better than the middle school,” says Freshman Isa Bachazt. He also told us that the food in the high school has been a highlight.
As for work, Fritz says he doesn’t mind it.
“You’ve just got to pay attention,” he says.
Despite differing opinions on returning to school, the first few days of school at Nanuet were, for all intents and purposes, successful.