Hamburg School
A Look Ahead...
November 2 - Daylight Savings Time begins
November 3 - American Red Cross Blood Drive (2:30 - 6:30 PM)
November 3 - Optical Academy (2:30 - 6:30 PM)
November 3 & 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences (1:30 - 3:00 PM and 4:30 - 7:00 PM)
November 3 & 4 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)
November 4 - Election Day
November 5 - Early Dismissal (1:00 PM)
November 6 & 7 - No School
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 11 - PTA Meeting
November 13 - World Kindness Day
November 14 - School Picture Retakes
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.
Mark Your Calendars
Annual Borough Tree Lighting December 5th at 7:00 PM
⏰ Did You Remember to Fall Back? ⏰
School Calendar
School Menus
November 2025
PTA News
Adult Bingo Night — Friday, November 21st
We’re excited for our first Adult Bingo event of the school year! If you can help out for even an hour, we’d greatly appreciate it.
https://forms.gle/N84Hx7WCyoiJokkf7
Holiday Bazaar Volunteers Needed
Our annual Holiday Bazaar is coming up soon! To make sure the day runs smoothly and the students have fun shopping, we need as many helping hands as possible.
https://forms.gle/DYrybkxAB3xgqDqr6
Noteworthy News
We are so grateful to be part of such a kind and giving community.
It’s heartwarming to see how everyone comes together to support one another.
We really are blessed to be surrounded by so much generosity and care.
Please reach out to the Hamburg School main office (973.827.7570 x. 500/501)
if we can help you and your family.
Sussex County Library Bookmobile to visit Hamburg School
If your student is interested in utilizing the Sussex County Library Bookmobile, please complete the attached forms and return to the Hamburg School main office. Visit times to be announced.
Hamburg Staff depicting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- The Witch – Mrs. Danko
- Snow White – Mrs. Outer
- Prince Charming – Mr. Blochinger
- Sneezy – Ms. Hearn
- Grumpy – Mrs. Dean
- Dopey – Ms. Windish
- Bashful – Mrs. Carney
- Doc – Ms. Kolb
- Happy – Mrs. Ratzer
- Sleepy – Mr. Scott
Nominations for 2025-2026 Educator of the Year Recognition Program
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) strives to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond in their service to New Jersey’s students. Now, more than ever before, is the time to celebrate New Jersey’s outstanding educators. Therefore, every school in every district is encouraged to participate in Governor’s Educator of the Year program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to their students and the profession.
This program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators. Please remember to consider exceptional educators with diverse backgrounds to ensure that honorees represent the ethnic/racial diversity of our state.
Nominations should be forwarded to Dr. Sigman <ksigman@hamburgschool.com> by Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups are READY!
The dates for our conferences are the afternoons and evenings on
Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th.
Sign up for conferences are accessible through the Realtime Parent Portal.
PreK, Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Reading, Primary MD and our LLD class = 20 minute conferences
Grades 3-8, Library, Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education = 15 minute conferences
Guidance, Speech, Child Study Team = Drop in between 1:30-3:00 and 4:30-7:00 PM
Optical Academy has been CANCELED on November 3rd
Board of Education
Hamburg Board of Education Meeting Dates
2026 Meetings dates will be determined on January 6, 2026
Community Connections
Hamburg Borough Council
Mayor:
- Richard Krasnomowitz
Council Members:
- Russell Law
- John Burd
- Mark Sena
- Joyce Oehler
- John Haig
- George Endres