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Opening Week concludes with Special Mass of The Holy Spirit

9/13/2026

A special Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated for the start of the school year, and it included a commissioning of 21 seniors as new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

To Begin the New Year, the Archives' Chapter 58 reminds us of how we made it this far.

9/7/2026

Flourishing in spite of War and Depression and The Move, The Prep can look back with delight at some of the personalities and events that have led to our success. View Chapter 58 here, or, for newcomers, start to work your way through the the entire Archives Project here.

A Warm Welcome to The Class of 2030

8/31/2026

The newest members of our community gathered yesterday for a Welcome BBQ ahead of this week’s orientation, officially beginning their journey at The Prep.

Class of 2026 Matriculation Map

7/27/2026

The members of Seton Hall Prep's Class of 2026 have officially begun the next chapter of their academic journeys, with graduates set to attend colleges and universities across the United States and Canada this fall.

David Snyder ’89 Named Assistant Headmaster

7/14/2026

Seton Hall Preparatory School is proud to announce that David Snyder ’89 has assumed the role of Assistant Headmaster, effective July 1, 2026. David will support Headmaster, Michael G. Gallo ’79, expanding the school’s leadership capacity to advance the institution's mission, execute strategic priorities, and foster excellence across all aspects of life at New Jersey’s oldest Catholic Prep School.

Forming Hands-On Servant Leaders: A conversation with Msgr. Michael E. Kelly '57 & Tom Verducci '78

7/7/2026

Seton Hall Prep President Msgr. Michael E. Kelly '57 sat down with Author, Reporter, and Commentator Tom Verducci '78 to discuss The Prep's past, present and future.

A Look Back At 2026

6/29/2026

We thank all who contributed to a great 2026 school year!

Pascal Contributes Two Articles in Mark Twain's "The Author and His Era"

6/8/2026

SHP English Teacher John Pascal has written two articles for the Spring 2026 edition of the Mark Twain Journal

The Author and His Era.

Sailing Club Finishes Spring Strong

6/8/2026

The SHP Sailing Club had a successful spring season, finishing in second place in regattas out of Perth Amboy and 4th place out of 18 teams in regattas out of Toms River.

Fishing Clubs Earns 2nd in Statewide Tournament

6/4/2026

The Seton Hall Prep Fishing Club earned a 2nd place finish at the 2026 New Jersey Governor's Cup Fishing Tournament in the High School Division.

SHP hosts 59th Annual Golf Classic

6/2/2026

Over 240 gathered for our 59th annual Golf Classic at Fiddler's Elbow in May.

A Memorable May

6/1/2026

Check out footage from a memorable May, including annual senior traditions, alumni events, our Spring Musical, Sophomore Field Day and more.

The Class of 2026 officially Graduate from The Prep

6/1/2026

Seton Hall Prep honored its Class of 2026 with the traditional Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart followed by the school's 166th Commencement Exercises at Seton Hall University. Prior to graduation weekend, seniors were also honored prior to their final day of classes at the Celebration of Excellence assembly in early May.

Students Proudly Present Hazard Zet Forward Podcast

5/15/2026

As our school continues to integrate Hazard Zet Forward into action, students have launched a new podcast aimed at sharing stories of moving forward despite inevitable challenges everyone faces on a daily basis.

Into the Woods Takes Center Stage at The Prep

5/12/2026

Seton Hall Prep proudly presented its 2026 spring musical, Into the Woods, bringing Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved Broadway classic to life in the Bayley Seton Auditorium.

A look back at April

5/11/2026

April was an exciting time at The Prep! Check out footage from our student-faculty basketball game, mother-son banquet, casino night, and more.

Quiz Bowl Places 6th at Nationals

5/4/2026

The Seton Hall Prep Quiz Bowl team competed in the 16th annual National Championships Tournament in Virginia, placing 6th in the Varsity division.

Looking Back with Chapter 57 in the Archives

5/1/2026

You can finish up the year with a look back at some key events, customs and people from the 20th century. It adds to an appreciation and understanding of how we got here, with the Class of 2026 about to graduate in three weeks. Visit Chapter 57...