HHS Weekly Newsletter

We are excited to welcome Ms. Marisa Smith as our new Administrative Assistant at HHS. Ms. Smith brings more than eight years of experience in educational and administrative roles and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from William Paterson University, along with an Excel Associate Microsoft 365 Apps Certification. Most recently, she served as a Teacher's Aide for Garfield Public Schools, where she gained valuable experience supporting students and staff, managing confidential information, maintaining accurate records, assisting with daily operations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. We are thrilled to have Ms. Smith join our HHS family and look forward to the many contributions she will make to our school community.

Congratulations to all of our students whose work was selected for publication in the 2026 edition of Perspectives, Hawthorne High School's Academic Research Journal. Students earned this honor through outstanding submissions and a successful revision process with Library/Media Center Specialist Mrs. DiGeronimo. A special thank you to Supervisor of Humanities Ms. Smith and Mrs. DiGeronimo for their leadership and support in bringing this publication to life. We are incredibly proud of our student authors for their hard work, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to academic excellence.

This week, we proudly celebrated our Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Olivia Passero, and Salutatorian, Jonathan Barbarisi, at the annual Passaic County Valedictorian and Salutatorian Breakfast at The Brownstone. Olivia and Jonathan joined their families, fellow valedictorians and salutatorians from across Passaic County, and were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and dedication throughout their high school careers. They were also joined by their school counselors, Ms. Banca-Ross and Ms. Walker, as well as our Superintendent, Mr. Mignanelli, and Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Clavijo, who were proud to celebrate this special honor alongside them. It was a wonderful event that highlighted the hard work, perseverance, and excellence of these remarkable students. We congratulate Olivia and Jonathan on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to celebrating them one final time as they cross the stage at graduation on June 18, 2026.

Mr. Corvo shared, "Students created their own "Connections"-style games using key people, events, terms, and concepts from the course. Once completed, students rotated around the room playing each other's games, debating possible answers, and working together to find the correct connections. The activity generated a high level of engagement and discussion, with students genuinely enjoying the challenge while reinforcing their understanding of the content through collaboration and friendly competition."

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather, students in Mr. Crimmel’s Biology classes ventured outdoors to learn about local edible plants and their medicinal uses. Through hands-on exploration, students practiced plant identification while discussing how various species have been used throughout history for food and healing. The experience also included an exciting wildlife observation, as students spotted several Northern Water Snakes near the base of the dam, providing a real-world connection to the ecosystems and biodiversity studied in class.

Ms. Abaza shared, "Class of 2026 , you've got a few more days left until graduation! Get your Graduation Ceremony USB

$15 Cash ONLY
Sign up via Google Classroom or the newsletter
Submit cash payment to main office or Room 119
Pick-up: First week of July
Confirmation + updates sent by email

Questions? Contact- sabaza1@hawthorne.k12.nj.us"

• June 8 - Senior Trip (Dorney Park) at 7:30 AM
• June 9 - Band Award Banquet at 6:00 PM (The Brownstone)
• June 10 - HHS/LMS Athletic 2026-2027 Parent Info Night at 6:30 PM (Auditorium)
• June 11, 12, 15, 16 End of Marking Period 4 Assessments (More Info Coming Soon!)
• June 17 - Graduation Practice at 8:00 AM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Graduation Practice at 8:00 AM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Class of 2026 Graduation at 6:30 PM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Last Day of Marking Period 4
• June 30 - Marking Period 4/Final Grade Report Cards Posted in RealTime at 9:00 AM

• Click here to join the Hawthorne Athletic Booster Club for the 2025-2026 school year and support our athletic programs!

As per the NJDOE, families have the option to opt their child out of health class: N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.7 Parent’s Statement of Conflict with Conscience . Please complete this form if you do not wish for your child to participate in lessons around 2.1: Personal and Mental Health and 2.1 Social and Sexual Health. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact your child's principal. Click this link: 2025-2026-CPHE Opt Out

• HHS Athletics Calendar 2025-2026

• Hawthorne Public Schools District Calendar 2025-2026

• HHS Daily Rotating Block Schedule 2025-2026

• HHS Drop Schedule Rotation 2025-2026

• HHS PTO Membership Form & Online Sign-Up 2025-2026

• HHS Athletic Booster Club Membership Form 2025-2026

• Pomptonian Allergy-Safe Menus

• Pomptonian Why Pre-Order

• Pomptonian Food Allergy Statement

• June 8 - Senior Trip (Dorney Park) at 7:30 AM
• June 9 - Band Award Banquet at 6:00 PM (The Brownstone)
• June 10 - HHS/LMS Athletic 2026-2027 Parent Info Night at 6:30 PM (Auditorium)
• June 11, 12, 15, 16 End of Marking Period 4 Assessments (More Info Coming Soon!)
• June 17 - Graduation Practice at 8:00 AM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Graduation Practice at 8:00 AM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Class of 2026 Graduation at 6:30 PM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
• June 18 - Last Day of Marking Period 4
• June 30 - Marking Period 4/Final Grade Report Cards Posted in RealTime at 9:00 AM