Greetings, Hatboro-Horsham Students, Staff, and Families,

As we step into the new year, I am filled with hope and excitement for the journey ahead. This moment is more than a change of dates – it's an opportunity for reflection, growth, and fresh beginnings.

The new year invites us to refresh our perspectives, restart our aspirations, and recommit to the incredible potential within each of our students. Like a clean notebook waiting to be filled, January offers us a symbolic clean slate to approach learning with renewed energy and optimism.

For our students, this is a moment to set new goals, explore undiscovered passions, and embrace challenges with courage. To our families, I encourage you to support this journey of growth, celebrating small victories and offering patience during challenges.

Our district remains committed to providing a nurturing, innovative, and supportive learning environment. We will continue to adapt, listen, and grow alongside our students and families.

As we move forward, let us embrace compassion, curiosity, commitment, and the courage to learn and grow together.

Enjoy this January edition of The Hatter Chatter!

Scott Eveslage, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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School Calendar

January 1 (Wednesday) - District Closed (New Year's Day)

January 20 (Monday) - District Closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

January 27 (Monday)- No School for Students (Professional Development)

Click HERE to access the 2024-2025 District Calendar

School Board Meetings (7:00 pm, HHHS Auditorium)

January 6 (Monday) - Work Session/Committees Meeting- POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

January 13 (Monday) - Work Session/Committees Meeting- RESCHEDULED

January 27 (Monday) - Legislative Action Meeting

Click HERE to access the recap of the School Board Meetings

With winter approaching, the potential challenges of severe weather increases. We want to take the opportunity to remind our HHSD community of our weather emergency protocols.

Reminders about weather emergency protocols:

• During a 2-hour delay, students should report to their bus stops 2 hours later than their scheduled bus arrival times. Families are encouraged to enroll in the Here Comes the Bus app for transportation updates. On delayed arrival days, district childcare also opens 2 hours later, at 8:30 am.
• The District provides school breakfast and lunches for students regardless of the schedule.
• When making an early morning determination, we aim to communicate a school decision no later than 5:30 am, two hours before the start of our High School. We will share our decision through our messenger system so that you will receive an email, phone call, and notification in the app, based on your personal settings. Decisions are also broadcast on the district website, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram), and local television networks (6abc, Fox29, CBS3, NBC10).
• We constructed the school calendar to include two weather emergency days. On the first two days schools are closed, there is no instruction. Beginning on the third closure, we will hold virtual instructional days.

Headed to the grocery store? Support Hatboro-Horsham School District by rounding up at your local GIANT register! Now through March 31, GIANT customers can support local public school districts and their efforts to eliminate childhood hunger right at the register. By rounding up at the register you’re directly supporting efforts to combat childhood hunger through school food programs.

Learn more: https://go.giantfoodstores.com/eliminating-hunger

On a recent field trip, Keith Valley's Family and Consumer Sciences Major program students gained an immersive behind-the-scenes look at food production. The Herr's Factory tour provided a comprehensive exploration of modern food manufacturing, allowing students to trace the journey of ingredients from raw materials to finished products. Highlights of the experience included walking through the production floor, discovering the rich history of the Herrs company, sampling freshly made chips straight from the production line, and even contributing to product development by participating in market research for an innovative cheese puff recipe. This hands-on opportunity offered students a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of food science and industrial food production.

The holiday spirit came alive as Hatboro-Horsham High School and Keith Valley Middle School presented their annual winter concerts, showcasing the district's outstanding musical talent. Students delivered memorable performances that demonstrated their artistic growth and dedication.

In a notable achievement, the HHHS Concert Choir earned recognition as finalists in B101's Christmas Choir Competition, placing among the top nine choirs in the region. This accomplishment highlights the exceptional quality of our vocal program.

Music enthusiasts can look forward to more performances in the new year, as our talented students continue to share their artistic gifts with the community.

Five Hatboro-Horsham High School sophomores recently appeared on "Real World Leaders Radio," a nationally syndicated program featuring business executives. Gabriel Conti-Brown, Kaitlyn Hunsicker, Ericka To, Adrianna Pastorino, and Tanya Mohapatra interviewed Adam Pardes, Chairman and Founder of NeuroFlow, a Philadelphia-based behavioral health software company. The students gained firsthand insight into Pardes' entrepreneurial journey and the development of his healthcare technology venture.

Listen Here: RWL ExEd Hatboro Nov.mp3 - Google Drive

As a school district, we truly believe that ALL ARE WELCOME HERE and are constantly looking for opportunities to be more inclusive, build awareness, and develop our cultural competence to be more equitable in supporting and serving our students, staff, and community. This monthly inclusive newsletter will serve as a resource for our staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and members of our community.

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Front of Building

In the latest edition of the Hat Chat Minute, Superintendent Dr. Eveslage celebrates our community's remarkable generosity and philanthropic spirit during the holiday season. Highlighting the power of compassion, Dr. Eveslage reminds us that our collective kindness truly defines who we are—not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. From heartwarming donation drives to thoughtful support for those in need, our community continues to demonstrate that true strength lies in lifting each other up and spreading joy to those around us.

Click on the picture to access the 2023-2024 Annual Report.

All HHSD families should be receiving a printed copy mailed to your residence.

Information about Power School, Canvas, lunch menus, attendance forms, and much more can be found our website here: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/domain/20

Website: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/
Location: 229 Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, Pa 19044
Phone: 215-420-5000
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