Hamburg School
A Look Ahead...
September 9 - PTA Meeting (Cafeteria/Zoom @ 7:30 PM)
September 10 - Back to School Night (6:30 PM)
September 11 - Patriot Day
September 12 - PTA Back to School Dance (Gymnasium @ 7:00 PM)
September 14 - Sussex County Day (Sussex County Fairgrounds @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
September 16 - PTA Mum Fundraiser Due
September 19 - PTA Grade 7 vs. Teachers Kickball Game (The Field @ 1:30 PM)
September 21 - Autumn begins
September 22 - Cherrydale Fundraiser begins
September 24 - PTA Discount Card Fundraiser begins
September 25 - BOE Meeting (Cafeteria @ 6:30 PM)
September 30 - PTA Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser begins
October 1 - Mid Marking Period #1
October 1 - School Pictures
October 2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2 - Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) Meeting #1 (Library @ 3:00 PM)
October 3 - PTA Kids Bingo (Cafeteria @ 6:30 PM)
October 10 - Cherrydale Fundraiser ends
October 10 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)
October 13 - Columbus Day (No School)
Event Details
- PTA Meeting is open to all Hamburg School parents, guardians, staff and community members. If you are unable to attend in person, please reach out (hamburgpta@gmail.com) to obtain a Zoom link.
- Back to School Night is open to all parents/guardians. If students accompany their parents, they MUST stay with their parent for the teacher presentation.
- PTA Back to School Dance is an event for students in Grades 5-8.
- PTA Grade 7 vs. Teachers Kickball Game is an annual event enjoyed by all. All students will meet at the field at 1:30 to watch. All members of our community are invited to attend.
- Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) is a group of parents, educators, and community stakeholders who work together to improve high-quality preschool programs and support young children's transitions to kindergarten. This council gathers feedback from families, community partnerships, and participate in assessments of local needs to ensure early childhood programs meet the needs of the children and families in their area. All are welcome to attend.
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September 2025
PTA News
Noteworthy News
Wednesday, September 10 (6:30 - 8:00 PM)
Cafeteria Update
There seems to be some confusion regarding recent cafeteria updates, so we would like to offer a quick clarification. As a reminder, cutlery and napkins remain available to all students at no additional cost. However, please note that a new practice has begun where certain condiments will now be sold as à la carte items. The current pricing for these items is as follows:
- salad dressing: $0.80
- cream cheese: $0.60
- string cheese: $0.75.
Award Winning Photo
Krispy Kreme Donuts in Virginia... for every A you get on a report card, you get a free donut, up to 6 of them per report card! Nicholas and Ava Ramos earned 1 dozen donuts for their A’s!
They were very excited that their hard work at Hamburg School paid off!
Hamburg School is so proud of you both!
Soccer (Away)
September 25
@ Sussex Wantage (3:30 PM)
Soccer (Home)
September 29
vs. Franklin (3:30 PM)
Soccer (Home)
October 2
vs. Long Pond (Andover)
(3:30 PM)
Board of Education
Hamburg Board of Education Meeting Dates
2026 Meetings dates will be determined on January 6, 2026
Hamburg School's Strategic Plan (2023-2028)
What is a 5-Year Strategic Plan?
At Hamburg School, we are always looking toward the future because we believe every child deserves the best opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. As a result our district developed a 5-Year Strategic Plan, which is a roadmap that guides our school’s goals, priorities, and progress from 2023 through 2028. This plan is a shared vision for where we want our school to be in five years, and how we are going to get there...together.
In 2023 school stakeholders met with members of our school community where we listened to input from students, families, staff, and community members. With those voices in mind, our plan focuses on a few key areas, including:
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Educational Programs
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Resources
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Community
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Citizenship
In identifying these four targeted areas, all stakeholders worked together to develop goals and objectives to support ongoing growth. The strategic plan will help us stay focused and accountable, while also giving us the flexibility to adapt as the needs of our students evolve. We invite you to read the Strategic Plan (attached below).
We remain excited about the journey ahead and we look forward to working with you every step of the way.
What Are School District Goals?
School district goals are clear, focused priorities that guide our work each year in our district. These goals are directly derived from our school's 5-Year Strategic Plan, ensuring that everything we do stays aligned with our long-term vision for student success, equity, and continuous improvement.
Each year, these goals help shape decisions, guide initiatives, and track progress at the school level. Importantly, they also serve as the foundation for the Superintendent’s annual evaluation, providing a clear framework to assess leadership effectiveness and accountability.
In short, district goals turn our big-picture vision into measurable action; helping us stay focused, unified, and committed to the success of every student.
Community Connections
Hamburg Borough Council
Mayor:
- Richard Krasnomowitz
Council Members:
- Russell Law
- John Burd
- Mark Sena
- Joyce Oehler
- John Haig
- George Endres