- HVRSD Highlights: check out our latest issue, which is featured in the June Hopewell Express.
- Please read about Timberlane Middle School's very moving Witness Stones Program in this MercerMe Article. The Witness Stones Project is a program during which students work to acknowledge the humanity and contributions of enslaved people throughout America. This program was the fourth tribute to formerly enslaved individuals from the Hopewell Valley.
- Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team: Luke Poltrino, Eshaan Doshi, Danyal Rizavi, Kevin Gu, Kaito Mahon, Andrew Hou, Zach Weisenfeld, Manas Sinha, Om Sharma, Amal Parikh
And Head Coach David Burchell and Assistant Coach Gary Gallon their Group 2 State Champions win!
- The Special Olympics of New Jersey Summer Games 2025 will be hosted at the TCNJ campus in Ewing, New Jersey, from June 6th-8th. Come cheer on our local Hopewell Valley district athletes and teams, along with many from all over New Jersey. The opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday evening, June 6th, and Events are free and open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience genuine joy - as you witness the results of months and years of hard work, dedication, and resilience.
- The Marching Black and Gold: are inviting any interested 8th-12th grade students to an Open House on Sat., June 7th, from 10am-3pm. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm!
- Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play, through Sat., 7th: A list of all the activities and descriptions can be found here. Post your pictures of attending events on the Hopewell Valley's Backyard Facebook page! Thank you to Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance and its 22 community partners for this 3-day event.
- No-Judgment Playdate, Saturday, June 7th, Rosedale Park, 2:00PM-4:00PM: Join the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s Special Education Parent Group (STRIVE PTO) in their second No-Judgment Playdate. Come meet other Hopewell Valley Regional School District families ready to hang out and play.
- Mercer Parks Commission "Come Out and Play" Camp Out" 3pm, Sat June 7th-11am, Sunday, June 8th, Rosedale Park (Weather Permitting). Please click here to register.
Mercer County Bike Drive Sat. June 7th, 12:00pm-4:00pm: To benefit the Mercer County Boys and Girls Clubs Bike Exchange - a non-profit, volunteer-led enterprise which collects, conditions, and sells used, quality bikes at modest prices to people in the Trenton and Mercer County area. The Bike Exchange also trains interested students in bike repair through their internship program. Your bike donation will help support these efforts.
Senior and Junior Parents: The PTO could really use your help with Senior Day and Senior Breakfast! Click here to sign up! Thank you!
- The HVCHS Service Learning Pathway is now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2025-26 school year! The Pathway is open to all students, and allows for an opportunity to extend education beyond school and into the community. Students will help to meet community needs through individual service hours, and will develop and implement a culminating project during senior year with a local non-profit organization. Participation in the pathway will not impact the students' academic schedule. This inclusive pathway provides social-emotional and academic benefits for the student participants, reflecting Dr. Martin Luther King’s belief that “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” Beyond the academic and social-emotional value of participating in the Service Learning Pathway, students will also receive an endorsement on their transcript, a personalized letter of recommendation from Ms. Riley, and recognition at the Service Learning Recognition Gala in the spring of their senior year. Currently, over 50 students are enrolled in the Service Learning Pathway. The students completed over 2000 hours of service during the 2024-25 school year, and many students qualified for national recognition through the Presidential Service Award. Interested students should review the Service Learning Pathway website and the pathway expectations and complete the application form prior to June 10, 2025 for potential enrollment in the upcoming school year.
- Final Exams: Based on feedback from students and parents/guardians, we have adjusted our end of the year academic schedule to reduce the number of academic conflicts experienced by students. Please review the final exam calendar and schedule for additional information.
- HVCHS Distinguished Graduates: We are seeking nominations for our Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame. If you know of a person who graduated from HVCHS more than ten years ago and has outstanding accomplishments, please take the time to nominate them for consideration into the Hopewell Valley Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame using this Nomination Form. Nominations can be submitted to JoAnn Markiewicz, Principal's Secretary, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534, or at joannmarkiewicz@hvrsd.org. Submissions must be received by June 10th for this year. Nominations received after June 10th will be held for future consideration.
- Lost & Found: Please be sure to check the Lost & Found area in the cafeteria for any items your child may be missing. It is currently overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch bags, and shoes! All items that are not claimed will be donated, so please be sure to encourage your child to check as soon as possible.
- Absences, Late Arrivals, & Early Dismissals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please provide a note if your child needs to be dismissed from school early. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors MUST be signed out by a parent or guardian before leaving the building. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about the district policies. *As a reminder, students must be in school for at least four hours in order to participate in all athletic or extra-curricular activities and events*
- What’s Happening at HVCHS? Please follow us on Twitter: @HVCentralHS and Instagram: hopewell_valley_central_hs for pictures, updates, and fun facts. Our daily morning announcements can be found on the school website and via this link. Fundraising activities from our classes, clubs, and teams can be found on our fundraising calendar. Also, check out our HV Student Publications Network page for student-created podcasts, digital videos, and more! If you are a graduate of HVCHS, and you would like to join our Alumni Directory, please complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS.
SAVE THE DATES:
June 6: Senior Prom, 7 p.m.
June 9: Service Learning Pathway Celebration, 6 p.m.
June 13: Jazz & A Cappella Concert, 7 p.m.
June 16 & 17: Final Exams, Special Schedule
June 17: Senior Day (PTO)
June 18 & 19: Early Dismissal for Students
June 18: Senior Breakfast / Senior Awards Night (Invitation Only), 6 p.m.
June 19: Commencement, 6 p.m.
The Timberlane "Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website.
We want to thank those teachers: Ms. Garland, Mr. Hammill, Ms. Soukas, Ms. Quackenbush, Ms. Mahon, Dr. Jenkins, Ms. Beck and Ms. McCarty and all of the students who were involved in this year's Witness Stones Project. The culmination of their research and in-class study was celebrated yesterday at the Old School Baptist Church in Hopewell Borough. During this ceremony, the reflections, narratives, speeches, artwork and the music paid a moving tribute to Cuffee Vorhees an enslaved man from Hopewell Valley.
Please Note: Younder Pouches and Library Books are due by Friday June 13th!
CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS!!- The 8th Grade End of the year picnic is scheduled for Thursday June 12 at TMS and we need lots of parent helpers. Please email Dana Troiano for more information at danafray@aol.com
This year we will be holding 8th Grade Transition day on Tuesday, June 10th at HVCHS. The current 8th graders will be participating in a variety of activities from 8:00am-10:30am. During Transition day, students will rotate by TMS team through the following activities: Whole-grade assembly in the PAC with speaker Matt Bellace, Activity Fair to learn about clubs/sports/activities (Auxiliary Gym), Teacher/Student Panel to answer FAQs about life at CHS (Community Room) and Building Tour with current CHS student leaders.
TMS Apparel: Click here to place your order for TMS shorts and t-shorts!. Questions about SpiritWear purchases or volunteering with the Apparel Sales Team can be directed to Jennifer McNay and Daniela Lynch.
The TMS PTO is seeking volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year! Everyone is encouraged to get involved and use their talents to make our children’s time at TMS the best three years ever! We are seeking volunteers for the following open positions in the 2025-2026 school year: Co-President, Co-Vice President, Fundraising (Board Position), Treasurer and Membership Tool KIT (MTK) - Online Directory Kindly submit your interest via email to Cynthia Hoenes Saindon at cynhoe9@yahoo.com or Dana Troiano at danafray@aol.com.
- Yearbooks are on sale! Click HERE to order your student's yearbook now!
- Absences, Late Arrival & Early Dismissal: Parents should call TeleSafe # 609-737-4004, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. If your child is leaving early, please send in a note when possible. If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office.
- Timberlane Drive is closed between 2:30 - 3:00 for TMS and CHS dismissal.
- TMS Updates: For additional information about TMS, please visit our webpage, or follow us on Twitter @Timberlane_HV, or instagram @timberlane_timberwolves
*Dates to Remember*
Tuesday, June 10th - 8th Grade Transition Day at HVCHS
Thursday, June 12th - 8th Grade Picnic (& Moving Up Practice)
Friday, June 13th - 8th Grade Dance (TMS Gym), 7pm
Monday, June 16th - 8th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony (9 am-Platinum; 11 am-Mercury; 1 pm-Titanium)
Wednesday, June 18th - Early Dismissal/ PEP RALLY (Special Schedule)
Thursday, June 19th - Early Dismissal (Last Day), Clap out (HVCHS 8:15 / TMS 11:29)
BT Spring Concert - Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade band, chorus, and orchestra members on their terrific performance at the concert on Wednesday evening. All who attended enjoyed themselves. A sincere thanks to Mrs. MacAdams and Mrs. Ingram for all the time and effort they devoted to making the concert such a success. Also, thank you to Ms. Chung for her lovely accompaniment.
BT Trenton Thunder Night - Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. Come out for the game and cheer on our very own BT Treblemakers as they perform the National Anthem! Feel free to wear your best Tie-Dye for a night of Grateful Dead-themed family fun, rounded out with fireworks after the game. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets - we will be in Section 202, Rows L-N & Section 203, Rows L-W.
BTPTO EOY Picnic - Please save the date for our annual End Of Year Picnic on
June 12, 2024. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun featuring Uncle Ed’s ice cream. Remember to bring chairs and/or blankets.
BT 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Tuesday, June 17th at 7 pm at Bear Tavern in the circular driveway area. The event will last roughly 45-60 minutes. Attire: It will be warm, so business casual attire is ideal (khaki shorts and golf-style shirts are acceptable, as are dresses, skirts, and other similar attire). Students will be seated in chairs, and guests are invited to sit on the hill; therefore, blankets are welcome. Stay tuned for more information.
Lost and Found - All remaining items will be donated on June 19, 2025.
BT Clap Out - Thursday, June 19th at noon - Students will line the outside of the school, and our fifth graders will take a nostalgic walk through the empty building, exit from the pencil post canopy, and walk around the outside, where staff and students will cheer them on. The route will conclude on the blacktop, where parents, guardians, and guests can gather. Due to our dismissal process, we kindly request that guests park on Bear Tavern Road and walk up to the blacktop. The normal dismissal process will begin at 12:30 pm. Students riding the bus will report to the bus loop, and families on car pickup leave at 12:30 pm.
- School Lunch Information - Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
- Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number:
- 609-737-4005, Ext 2, by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence or late arrival.
Changes In Students’ Dismissal - If there is a change in how students will be going home (pick up, take the bus, after-school program, etc.), please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4005 btmainoffice@hvrsd.org
Dates To Remember
June 6: Field Day
June 7: BT Night at Trenton Thunder
June 10: 2nd-Grade Aquarium Field Trip
June 12: BTPTO End of Year Picnic
June 13: Wear Red, White, & Blue/ 5th Grade Pool Party
June 17: 5th-Grade Step-Up Ceremony 7:00 pm
June 18: Early Dismissal/AM Preschool Only
June 19: Last Day of School, Early Dismissal/PM Preschool Only
The Principal’s Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings, on the HES website, is our monthly update of HES news and events.
Kid-Preneur Fair - Do you have a great Business Idea? Come sell your product/service at the Kid-Preneur Fair in June! June 14th from 1:00pm-4:00pm at HES. See FLYER for more info.
Sweet Treat Alert! - Our amazing PTO is hosting an Ice Cream Fundraiser at Cream King on June 11th! Stop by anytime between 12–9 PM, mention Hopewell Elementary School, and a portion of your purchase will support the HES PTO. Treat yourself while helping our school!
HES Spring Concert - Wednesday, June 11th, at 7:00 pm in the CHS Performing Arts Center. Featuring every 4th and 5th-grade student in one or more of the following ensembles: 4th Grade Choir, 4th Grade Orchestra, 5th Grade Choir, 5th Grade Band, 5th Grade Advanced Orchestra, 5th Grade Vocal Ensemble and 5th Grade Orff Ensemble. Link HERE for all information.
Lost & Found - Our Lost & Found is filling up with jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other clothing items. Please encourage your child to stop by and check for any missing belongings. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.
School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number, 609-737- 4007, Ext 2, by 8:00 a.m. to report an absence or late arrival. Thank you.
HES Changes in Students’ Dismissal - If there is a change in how students will be going home, please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4007 hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org
Dates to Remember:
June 11th - PEECH Graduation; HES Spring Concert (7:00pm), ; Ice Cream Fundraiser
June 14th - Kid-Preneur Fair @ HES
June 17th - HES 5th Grade Graduation (5:30pm)
June 18th - Early Dismissal - AM Preschool only
June 19th - Last Day of School & 5th Grade Clap Out (12:30);
Early Dismissal/PM Preschool only
Look forward to seeing our friends TONIGHT, June 6th, at the Stony Brook Night at the Trenton Thunder baseball stadium! Our Festival Ensemble will be singing the National Anthem before the game! We have a block of seats reserved. Can't wait to enjoy a fun evening with friends!
SB PTO Meeting - June 9th: Our last SB PTO meeting of the year is on Monday, June 9 at 12:30pm via Zoom. An email link will be sent that morning. At this meeting we will go over our financial outlook for the year.
5th-Grade All Star Celebration - The 5th-grade All Star celebration will be in the Stony Brook cafeteria on Thursday, June 12th at 6:30pm. Refreshments and photo opportunities will follow the ceremony. Details were sent home to 5th grade families.
SBPTO Membership Toolkit - Click here to register for volunteer opportunities, sign up for the directory to find your friends this summer and order apparel! Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
TMS Spiritwear- Attention 5th Grade Parents! Looking for a great gift for your child for the 5th grade promotion ceremony? Celebrate your 5th grader's achievements by ordering TMS spiritwear. https://timberlane-middle-school.square.site/
- Lost & Found - Please label your water bottles and jackets!
- Breakfast - See the school breakfast & lunch menus. Students pick up and eat in the classroom. The cost is $3.25 unless your family qualifies for free/reduced meals.
- School Lunch Information: Click this link for the 2025 information.
- Dismissal Changes - Call our Attendance line at 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details.
- PTO Membership Toolkit - Click here to register for volunteer opportunities, obtain class lists & apparel. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
- All Star Donation Drive - While the prize raffle is now closed, you can still donate to the All Star Donation Drive! Click here to donate.
*Dates To Remember*
- 6/6 - Stony Brook Trenton Thunder Night (7pm)
- 6/12 - All Star 5th-Grade Celebration, 6:30pm
- 6/13 - 5th-Grade Pool Party /Grand Falloons Assembly-an Earth Science Circus Assembly Program
- 6/18 & 6/19 - Half days with a 12:45pm Dismissal
- 6/19 - Last Day of School & Clap Out for 5th Graders
Toll Gate Grammar School Website
Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram
Email the Toll Gate Main Office
Principal Lauri’s May Newsletter
5th Grade Events! Click on the links to view our end-of-year activities:
TG 5th Grade Save the Date 2025
TMS Spiritwear- Attention 5th Grade Parents! Looking for a great gift for your child for the 5th grade promotion ceremony? Celebrate your 5th grader's achievements by ordering TMS spiritwear. https://timberlane-middle-school.square.site/
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser - Please come to our Alex’s Lemonade Stand after dismissal on June 11th and 18th. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Toll Gate Student Council. Click here for details.
SoCo Rescue and Glad Dog Nation Stuffed Animal Collection - Student Council & Green Team are co-sponsoring a stuffed animal collection drive to benefit SoCo Rescue and Glad Dog Nation. The collection will run from June 3rd to June 13th. Instead of adding to the landfills, or keeping your old stuffed animals stuffed inside your closets, donate to this great cause! Glad Dog Nation takes used stuffed animals and makes them into dog friendly toys. These repurposed stuffies are sold and 100% of the profits go back to the animal rescue organizations. Some of the dog toys are donated to the shelters, too! Drop your old stuffed animals into the collection bins located by the main office. Email Mrs. Kampe or Mrs. Mayer if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Spring Concert - Please click HERE for information about the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 10th as well as the permission form which parents will need to fill out for your child to be bused to CHS for the rehearsal during the school day on Monday, June 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Haber or Ms. Phillips.
- School Lunch Information: Please click this link for the 2024-2025 information.
- Dismissal Changes: If your dismissal plans change on any given day, please email tgmainoffice@hvrsd.org, (this email will go to both main office secretaries, Ashlee Dana and Patricia Jaczko) to inform them of the change. Please also cc' your child's homeroom teacher.
- Reporting Student Absences: Please remember to call the Telsafe line 609-737-4008, option 2) by 8:00am for any absences or tardiness. Emails to a teacher may not be seen in a timely manner. Telsafe is the best way to report an absence. If your child is not at school and you haven’t reported them absent or tardy, you will get a phone call from Mrs. Smith, our school nurse.
Dates to Remember:
6/10: 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert at CHS
6/12: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
6/18: Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
6/19: Last Day of School, 5th Grade Clap Out at 12:30 PM, Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM