HVCHS UPDATES

As the school year comes to a close, we have so many opportunities to celebrate the successes, achievements, and growth of our students. From the upcoming band, choir, and orchestra concerts, to Academic Awards Night, to the Service Learning Pathway Celebration, to our senior celebration events, I am happy to have the opportunity to recognize so many students in so many different ways. I truly appreciate the combined efforts of our staff members, parent/guardian volunteers, and local community organizations, who work together to help us celebrate the many successes at HVCHS!

In preparation for Teacher Appreciation Week during the first week in May, please take a moment to complete the linked form by choosing several staff members and providing some positive adjectives to describe each of them. Your responses will remain confidential. Feel free to review our staff directory for a comprehensive list of the HVCHS staff. Ms. Riley will be compiling the responses to provide a unique gift for each staff member, reflecting their individual talents and skills. All submissions are due by April 30. We appreciate your participation in this project.

May 1 has been designated as a district wellness day by HVRSD. We will follow a special schedule, in which all students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of activities that promote both physical and mental well being, culminating in our Spring Pep Rally. Students will be dismissed at 12 p.m. due to staff development scheduled in the afternoon.

We are required to administer NJSLA testing at the end of May. On May 20, we will administer the math portion of the NJSLA to all students who have not previously tested in Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II. On May 21, we will administer the English/Language Arts portion of the NJSLA to all 9th grade students and the Science portion of the NJSLA to all 11th grade students. On May 20 & 21, students who are testing will arrive at 7:45 a.m., and all other students will have a three hour delay. We will follow a modified schedule in which all letter day classes will meet in the afternoon. Additional information regarding testing will be released in the coming weeks. Please reach out to Vice Principal Steve Quinn with any questions.

We're looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2024 over the next several weeks! Please see Ms. Riley's email from April 17 regarding Senior Events. Students have been asked to complete the prom permission slip and the senior trip interest form by April 30.

Save the Date:

• Senior Athletic Awards: June 6, Performing Arts Center
• Senior Prom: June 7, The Fuge
• Senior Awards Night: June 17, Performing Arts Center
• Commencement: June 18, Ackerson Field

The Junior Prom will be held on May 3, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Cooper's Riverview. Please remember that all students must have purchased a ticket ahead of time in order to attend. All juniors should bring their student ID and arrive by 8 p.m. We're looking forward to an amazing evening filled with music, dancing, and food, as well as fun extras like a churro bar and photo booth! Please contact the junior class advisors, Ms. Carrigan and Ms. Taylor, with any questions.

Sophomore Night Out is scheduled for May 4th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get ready for pickleball, speedball, cupcake wars, and more! Ticket purchase includes all activities as well as food provided by Nomad Pizza Co. and Uncle Ed's. All students must arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. and must stay until at least 9:00 p.m., and all students are required to bring their student ID. Please contact the sophomore class advisors, Ms. Mora and Ms. Stanley, with any questions!

A Message From the PTO:

Last month you should have received emails with important information about our Class of 2027 family donation. The emails also contained a link to photos taken at the Freshman Semi-Formal dance. Please click HERE to view the email. If you are not receiving our bi-monthly Dog Byte newsletter or class specific emails, you may be missing important updates from us because you’re not in the PTO database. Click HERE to enroll and scroll to 'Register or Log In' to create an account. Please note when signing up that the PTO annual appeal is separate from the class of 2027 family donation and both are completely optional, but very much appreciated. Click HERE to learn more about PTO fundraising efforts. Please reach out to us at chs2027parents@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!

Animals are prohibited on school property at all times. The only exceptions to this policy are service animals. Per Board Policy 5337, "in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, it is the policy of the Board to permit use of a service animal by an individual with a disability in all areas of the district where the public is normally allowed to go: in district buildings; on district property; and on vehicles owned, leased, or controlled by the district." All other animals are not permitted in school buildings or on school property at any time.

April 29: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

May 1: HVRSD Wellness Day, 1/2 Day for Students

May 3: Junior Prom, 7 p.m.

May 4: Sophomore Night Out, 7 p.m.

May 6 - 10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10: HVEF Boots & Bling

May 13: Spring Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.

May 14: Spring Band Concert, 7 p.m.

May 16: Academic Awards Night, 6 p.m.

May 20 - 21: NJPSA

May 21: World Language Award Night, 6 p.m.

Are you a graduate of HVCHS? Are you a parent or guardian of a recent graduate? We are encouraging all HVCHS alumni to join our Alumni Directory. Complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS. We're looking forward to connecting with our graduates!

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