The Bulldog's Bark

Mental health plays a vital role in students’ learning, behavior, and overall well-being. Schools are key environments for supporting student mental health, and at Metuchen High School, it is continuously supported through its staff, including Ms. Donatelli, whose role as a school psychologist has helped support students’ mental, emotional, and social development. Her work helps students succeed both academically and personally, earning her the title of Metuchen High School’s

For many students, the subject of math can feel intimidating. For Mrs. Caponigro, better known as Mrs. Cap, helping students feel confident and comfortable with math is exactly what inspires her every day. This dedication has earned her the honor of Metuchen High School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Cap began teaching at Metuchen High School in 2023 and currently teaches various levels of Algebra and Geometry. She also serves as the advisor for both Freshman Student Council as

A tender touch tethers my heart to yours A love confined to burn like secret fire A gentle kiss that’s kept behind closed doors The flame within now burns with hot desire Your face, so smooth, awash in candlelight Forbidden dance cursed to waltz alone Every new day apart, as dark as night Only in my whispers are you my own In my wild dreams we run right through the rain Past the storm that keeps us chained to this town In my wild dreams we're running to the train We toss the

Basketball A Shocking Trade: On the night of February 1, 2025, a trade shocked the entire NBA landscape. Luka Doncic, a potential MVP candidate, the future of the Dallas Mavericks organization, and arguably the biggest international superstar in the NBA, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for power forward Anthony Davis, who won a championship with the Lakers in 2020. Other players that were traded along with Doncic included Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, with the Maveri

Jacob Lopez has true passion for everything he puts his mind to. No matter what, he refuses to give up on his goals and is constantly trying to better the world around him in any way he can. He’s a true leader who’s willing to step up whenever it is necessary to guide others toward success. Despite working part time, Jacob still manages to take part in various extracurriculars at Metuchen High School. He challenges himself with difficult courses along with  a significant role

This year, Metuchen High School is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. It will be held in the school gymnasium for the entire school day. Volunteers will be selected by the school, and students can help by donating food and signing up to donate blood. If you’re eligible, contribute! Your efforts and donations will determine the success of this event and our overall ability to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Students and staff aren’t the on

In those chilly months at the beginning of the year, walking to school can be a struggle. Even if you drive, those moments rushing from the car to the school feel torturous. There are lots of tips out there to get you through these frosty months, and if you stick to them, you’ll get by just fine.  Putting a hat on when your toes are cold really does work, and when your head is cold, putting socks on helps as well! Putting a coat, scarf, or sweater on before  you get out int

Building the Future: How Metuchen High School’s Renovations are Changing Student Life For decades, Metuchen High School’s 1958 building served generations of students. Now, following a successful bond referendum, the school is undergoing major renovations that won’t just update the building, but change how students learn, move, and experience school every day. While Construction may just seem like a background process, its impact is already being felt across classrooms, hall

Read or Watch? Wicked Edition! From page to stage to screen, Wicked  has proven itself to be more than just the story of the Wicked Witch of the West; it’s a cultural phenomenon. With Gregory Maguire’s novel inspiring a hit Broadway musical, and more recently, a two-part movie adaptation, fans are once again asking the same question: is Wicked  better read or watched? The answer, it turns out, depends on the kind of story you are looking for. Originally published in 1995,