Mount Olive High School

I was surprised to read that a graduate from the class of 2009 posted about their dreadful experience. Being a graduate of the class of 2009 myself, I can say the complete opposite: I loved my experience in this high school a lot. The staff is, for the most part, great. I never felt there were too many rules; the rules set were never difficult to follow and did not infringe upon my experience. The school spirit was also great, especially at football games and pep rallies. I also came to college fully prepared, both academically and socially. I loved this high school!
--Submitted by a student

Mount Olive High School ensures a competitive learning environment for its students. They expect quality work and give out challenging assignments. If you want your child to be challenged, this is a good school. The majority is middle class/upper middle class area, a majority of white students, not many clubs devoted to humanities or english and history subjects, but there are a variety of sports to choose from. Academically, it's great. Socially, it's okay, not very diverse at all though.

As I was trying 2 find the best possible school (classes, activites) in a not so stuck up neighborhood I decided to sent my kid to MO. As a parent of two, I love it. they challenge the students and have a wonderful campus.
--Submitted by a parent

As a graduating student in the class of 2009, I can honestly say my high school experience here has been dreadful-to say the least. My freshman year, before the referendum took place, it was a lot of fun. There were not as many rules, but nobody violated the rules that were in place. Everything ran much smoother, and it did not feel as though we were locked in a prison. After the referendum, everything went down hill, getting worse and worse each year. The rules are absolutly ridiculous, and no other high school is as crazy as MO. They make everyting a federal case in this school. I do not reccomend sending your child to this school. Go Private or send them to a neighbor school- WM, Mendham, Randolph etc.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent school. I came to college extremely prepared, much, much more so than most of my college classmates. Very strong, especially in the History and Language Arts departments. I started at one of the Academies, which was awful, came back, and had a great time.
--Submitted by a student

I actually enjoy Mt. Olive. It is a lot nicer compared ot other schools and is even better with our new renovation. My teachers and friends are all great. MORT has been a great part of my life at the school and so has band.
--Submitted by a student

I love Mt. Olive after the referendum! The principal and teachers a great. Student activities are also amazing. Some of the best programs are the Mount Olive Robotics team in which 2 of my children participated and are now at Cornell and Johns Hopkins and also the band is very good to get involved in.
--Submitted by a parent

Mt. Olive High School is an excellent learning facility. Students and teachers alike make the environment here exciting yet still on task. The rules may be strict and some odd, but the system works and keeps everything running smoothly. This school may be over-pop. but the quality is awesome! First we will be best then we will be first
--Submitted by a student

I am amazed at the level of parent and student participation in the MORT program! What a fantastic opportunity for each and every one of our students. The FIRST Robotics program is a high-level, high-achievement, dedicated, hardworking program. I am astounded by the pride the students show and the amount of work they are willing to do. It is amazing what our children can achieve when we let them. Some of the students have taken the challenge to problem-solve, create, conceive, program, build, etc. a robot to accomplish a specific task in 6 weeks to compete world wide! The students and mentors have arose to the occasion and are ready to compete. How could we not be proud of them? Go Mount Olive!
--Submitted by a parent

The academic programs in this school are very good and the students really seem to learn a lot each day. There are many music programs including Theory and History, Choruses, Bands, and Ensambles. Every sport under the sun is offered here including soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, hockey, swimming, and even bowling! Parents tend to be involved in extra-curricular activities, but not so much in class, as is common in most high schools.
--Submitted by a student