In celebration of Earth Week, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) partnered with Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife to plant Quercus rubra — the Northern Red Oak and New Jersey’s official state tree — at all six district schools. This initiative reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental education, and fostering wildlife-friendly spaces across its campuses. By incorporating native trees and promoting biodiversity, the district hopes to inspire students to become lifelong stewards of the land. We appreciate the efforts of all of those who were involved.
"Understanding Your Child & Teen's Brain: Neuroscience Every Parent Needs to Know", Wed. April 30th, 7:00-8:45pm, Princeton Montessori School. Frances E. Jensen, MD, Professor and Chair of the Dept of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, U. Penn. Will Discuss: Why there is a "critical period" in early life. Why teenage years offer powerful opportunities and risks, Why sleep is critically important, how stress, mental illness, technology, alcohol & drugs affect the teen brain, and more. Presented by Princeton Common Ground.
LGBTQ 401: May 3rd, Kickoff at 10am, HV CHS Community Room, Hope Rises Up and Prism—Bending the Light are partnering with HVRSD and Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance for a day centered in education and advocacy surrounding issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community, particularly our students.
Hopewell Harvest Fair Planning Committee needs volunteers! A few more volunteers are urgently needed to help plan this year's Hopewell Harvest Fair! We have several key roles still open on the planning team, including:
Fundraising
Logistics
Exhibitor coordination
Volunteer recruitment
Children’s games
Fair-run activities
If you’re interested in getting involved and making the Fair a success, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact president@hopewellharvestfair.org.
The Hopewell Harvest Fair is a cherished annual tradition that brings together families, local organizations, and businesses for a fun-filled day celebrating community spirit. For over 36 years, your friends and neighbors from across Hopewell have come together to put on the greatest little Fair possible. Thanks to these collective efforts, the Fair has raised more than $225,000 for many local charities and non-profit groups (see the list of recent grant recipients here).
The Fair is not organized or funded by the Borough government. It’s a completely independent effort led by civic-minded volunteers who take pride in Hopewell and are committed to helping our town continue to thrive. If you recently relocated to Hopewell, being involved with planning the Fair is an excellent way to meet your neighbors!
2025-26 Kindergarten Registration: Information and Forms are linked HERE.
Kindergarten Camp: Information and forms are linked HERE. Please Note: your child must be registered for Fall 2025 Kindergarten in order to attend.
Green Week Thanks: Thank you to the Youth Environmental Society and the HV Green Team for creating such an outstanding series of events to celebrate Green Week at HVCHS. From the Eco Lunch & Learns to the tree planting ceremony, the events were engaging, informative, and well-attended.
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 the Lost & Found as soon as possible.
Chess Board Needed: The newly formed HVCHS Chess Club is in need of new or gently used chess boards for their meetings. If you have a board that you would like to donate, please reach out to Ms. Gamelin, the club advisor, at marieclaudegamelin@hvrsd.org We appreciate your help!
The HVCHS PTO needs volunteers! Please take a moment to see how you can help support the students, staff, and HVCHS community. HVCHS PTO Volunteer
Class of 2025 Senior Prom: The Senior Prom will take place on Friday, June 6 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton. Ticket sales will begin on May 1. Please contact Ms. Slizewski or Ms. Carrigan with any questions.
- Spring Athletics: Over 300 student-athletes are participating in spring sports at HVCHS, which include boys tennis, girls and boys lacrosse, baseball, softball, boys volleyball, and track. Please review our daily athletic schedule and come out to support the Bulldogs!
- 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.
HVCHS Updates: Please see the March edition of HVCHS Updates from Ms. Riley and the March Counseling Newsletter from Ms. Rutt.
Save The Date:
- April 30th: Unified Track Meet
- May 2nd: Junior Prom
- May 7th: Early Dismissal, Wellness Day Schedule
The Timberlane "Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website.
TMS Junior Thespian Troupe 89533 has their spring showcase "Sing Into the Sunshine: A Springtime Cabaret" tonight from 7-8pm in the Black Box Theatre at Central High School. Join our honor theatre troupe as they perform songs and scenes about new hope, new beginnings and happiness! All proceeds go to the theatre program at TMS.
Timberlane Middle School Presents The Addams Family: Young At Part May 8th, 9th &10th
Come and see Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday and all your favorite characters live on stage in Timberlane Middle School's "The Addams Family: Young at Part"! Tickets are available online at the above link. We hope to see you in the audience for this hilarious production!
NJSLA Testing in May: This year, NJSLA testing in Math and ELA (Science for 8th grade only) will take place the week of May 12th. While our goal is to develop dynamic students who excel in many areas and who display strengths in areas such as character, creativity, perseverance, and collaboration, which are difficult to quantify, we value foundational skills that will help our students to thrive in high school and beyond. I'll be working to send the message that the NJSLA matters because it's a benchmark of what our students can do. We want to outperform neighboring districts and to reach our full potential. More information will follow, but please make sure that your students are well rested and eat a healthy breakfast the week of May 12th.
The TMS Builders of Kindness Club had been working on an activity to show appreciation to our HV Bus Drivers. We made them little goody bags and certificates and delivered them to our bus drivers this past week to show how grateful we are for them.
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
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.
TMS Apparel: It's time to get ready for warmer weather with TMS t-shirts and gym shorts! Click here to place your order. Questions about Spirit Wear purchases or volunteering with the Apparel Sales Team can be directed to Jennifer McNay and Daniela Lynch.
- TMS Spring Sports - schedules can be found here. Come to cheer on your classmates!
- 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*
Friday, April 25th Science and Engineering Fair, 6-8pm
Friday, May 2-8th Grade Night Out
Wednesday, May 7th - Early Dismissal (staff professional development), PTO Lunch
Thurs. May 8th, Friday, May 9th, Saturday May 10th: The Addams Family: Young at Part
May 12-16-Testing
Wednesday, May 14th - Band Concert
Thursday, May 15th - Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 22nd - Potential E-Learning Day
Friday, May 23rd - School Closed (emergency closing day)
Monday, May 26th - No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27th - Choir Concert
Friday, May 30th - Music Extravaganza (Great Adventure)
May Day Celebration, May 1st at 2:15 PM. Families are welcome to bring a lawn chair to join us outside (weather permitting) on the back loop blacktop. In the event of active rain, we will move our event to the gym, which has limited space for our audience. Please plan accordingly.
Volunteers for BT At Colonial Lanes - Thursday, May 1st, 6-8pm. Assistance is needed at the registration desk and concession stand. Click here to volunteer. Questions/Info: Jessica Pietro - jessica.ruff@comcast.net
BT Yearbook - order by May 9th. featuring over 80 pages of portraits, school events, and candid photos of student life from Pre-K - 5th grade. CLICK HERE to order
Sip, Savor & Celebrate, May 29th at 6pm, Hopewell Valley Vineyards. This is an evening for appreciation of our parents, guardians, BT teachers, and staff and all attendees must be 21+. The BTPTO is also offering the opportunity to sponsor a teacher or staff member to participate in this event. Click here to purchase tickets before 5/22. The BTPTO is also offering the opportunity to sponsor a teacher or staff member to participate. Questions/Info: Kellye Jones kwarn76@gmail.com
BT Spring Concert - Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm, CHS Performing Arts Center. Featuring every 4th and 5th-grade student in one or more of the following ensembles: 4th Grade Chorus, 4th Grade Orchestra, 5th Grade Chorus, 5th Grade Band, 5th Grade Orchestra, and the 5th Grade Vocal Ensemble (The Treble Makers). All performers should arrive by 6:30 pm—dress code: ALL BLACK. Click here for information.
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.
- 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
4/28 Little Circus Assembly
4/29-5/1 - CogAt Administration (2nd Grade ONLY)
5/1 - May Day, Bowling Night at Colonial Lanes
5/7 - Early Dismissal (PM Pre-K ONLY), Wellness Day
5/8 - 1st Grade Field Trip
5/9 - Kindergarten Field Trip
The Principal’s Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is our monthly update of HES news and events.
HES Retirement Open House - Saturday, May 17th, 2-4pm, HES Cafeteria. Join us as we celebrate the incredible careers and lasting impact of our 2025 retirees: Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Scotti, Ms. Mills, Ms. Elliott, Ms. Leopardi, and Ms. Benavides! See the FLYER for full details.
May Day Celebration - Parents, families and friends are invited to our annual May Day Celebration, held outside on the HES Basketball Court on May 1st, at 2:15PM. Consider bringing a blanket or a lawn chair for seating.
Final Order your HES Yearbook! - Please click here to view the Yearbook Flyer. The order deadline is Friday, May 9th.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Teacher The HES PTO is looking forward to celebrating all of our amazing teachers and staff the week of May 5th- 9th. We have many fun things planned to show our teachers how much we appreciate them so check out the FLYER as well as this LINK and for ways you can help us recognize all of the wonderful things our teachers and staff do for our children. More information will be coming in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for emails from your Room Parents with important details and printouts. Thanks for helping us make this a great Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Jill Guiseppe, HESRoomParents@gmail.com
Kids Heart Challenge - Join us in learning about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts, for the American Heart Association! Please consider donating to this amazing cause. Students can sign up on this site (which is free) to complete a Jump Rope for Heart Challenge on May 7th during recess.
Hopewell’s Children’s Book Festival - Hosted by the Hopewell Public Library, May 3rd, 11am-2pm, Gazebo Park: We are thrilled to invite you to a day of fun, creativity, and community spirit. The festival will feature local authors for exciting fireside chats, readings and book signings, along with craft tables where families can get creative!
Lost and Found - Be sure to LABEL your children’s coats, hats, and other clothing!
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:
- April 28th - HES Hosts the Board of Education Meeting & Building Tours (5:30pm-Tours; 6:30pm-BOE Meeting)
- May 1st - May Day Celebration (2:15pm)
- May 7th - Early Dismissal Day - Students Only (PM PreK Only)
May 8th - PTO Meeting
May 5th- May 9th - NJSLA Testing Grades 3-5
May 12th-13th - NJSLA Testing 5th Grade
May 15th - "Chalk Full of Memories" Retirement Open House Celebration (2-4pm)
Color Run - The annual SB Color Run will take place on Friday, May 2! We are looking forward to another messy, fun time. The run starts at 6pm, with a sensory friendly and shorter course available at 5:45pm. Registration is $15 per runner and is open to all Stony Brook students, as well as parents/guardians and siblings. All runners must register to participate.
Registration is open now. Flyers went home in backpacks. You can register online or by sending back the paper form that's coming home this week! Register Here
Our annual "One Fine Day" celebration will be on the morning of Wed, May 7th!
Pretzel Day Update - There are four soft pretzel snack days left in this school year! Please note that due to state testing dates and some other in-school event conflicts, we've had to change the dates. The remaining soft pretzel snack Fridays are as follows: April 25, May 2, May 16, June 6.
SB PTO Meeting - The May meeting will now be at 7pm on Monday, May 12, and the June meeting will now be at 12:30pm on Monday, June 9. Both meetings will be via Zoom. We will be electing our PTO Board for next year at the May meeting, so please join us!
Save the Date for Stony Brook Night at Trenton Thunder! Take me out to the ball game … on Friday, June 6th! Tickets will be $12 each and order forms will go later in April. More details to come!
Order Your Stony Brook Yearbook! - Click HERE to order using our yearbook ID to order online is 14277925.
- 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*
- 5/2: SB Color Run
- 5/7: One Fine Day Celebration
- 5/5-9: NJSLA Testing Grades 3-5
- 5/12-16: NJSLA Testing 5th Grade
- 5/20: Third Annual Arts Festival at SB (6-7:30pm)
- 5/30: Field Day (rain date June 6)
- 6/6: Stony Brook Trenton Thunder Night (7pm)
Toll Gate Grammar School Website
Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram
Email the Toll Gate Main Office
Principal Lauri’s April Newsletter
Field Day T-shirt Order Forms have been sent home with your child. You may order online OR return the paper form (with cash only) by Friday, April 25th. If you have any questions about the correct color to order, please check with your child’s teacher. (Field Day is on Wed. 5/21)
T-shirts for Special Education Week - We will be celebrating Special Education Week May 12th-16th and are selling new Toll Gate shirts to wear for a spirit day that week. Shirts will cost $15 each. Cash payment is preferred, but you can also pay by check made out to Toll Gate Grammar School. Order forms have come home with your child and are due back to the Main Office with payment by Wednesday, April 30th. Shirts are available in Youth XS - Adult XXL. (Adult XXL shirts are $2.50 extra.)
Disability & Inclusivity Month will be recognized during the month of April. Each Wednesday, we will be celebrating with a spirit day connected with the week’s theme. On Thursdays and Fridays, members from Hope Squad and Student Council will be visiting homerooms during morning meeting to complete an activity with our students. Please take note of our last upcoming April Spirit Day:
- 4/30-Be an Inclusive Gator: Wear Toll Gate gear or red to show we are all on the same team.
Earth Day Celebration, Wed., May 7th at 11:30am in the back field of Toll Gate. Each grade level will be participating in the event. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on. In the event of rain, we will be moving our celebration into the gym, however, in an effort to safely fit into the gym, we will only be able to allow 5th grade parents to attend. More communication will be shared in the event of rain. Fingers crossed for beautiful weather so we can celebrate as a full school community!
Join Us for the TG Art Show! Wed., May 7th, TG Cafeteria from 12:45PM-3:45PM. Come explore an incredible collection of student artwork, all created from recycled materials! Our talented students in preschool through fifth grade have transformed everyday items into stunning, one-of-a-kind works of art. This inspiring showcase celebrates both imagination & sustainability—don’t miss it!
TG 2024-2025 yearbook is now on sale! Click on this link to order. Yearbooks are $25 each and the deadline to order is May 12th!
Come See the Toll Gate Quilt at the Pennington Day Quilt Show! Join us on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to view the beautiful Toll Gate community-themed quilt, proudly created by our students with the help from our Artist-in-Residence, Janneke Van Der Ree. This meaningful piece will be on display as part of Pennington Day, and we’re honored to be a part of the celebration. We hope you'll stop by, show your support, and share this special moment with us. This artist-in-residence project was made possible through the generous support of the Hopewell Valley Educational Foundation. Pennington Day Quilt Show Flyer
- 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:
4/26: PTO Spring Social
5/5-5/9: Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5, 5/6, 5/8, 5/9: NJSLA Math & ELA - Grades 3-5
5/7: Earth Day Celebration 11:30AM & Staff Development Day, Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM, TG Art Show 12:45PM-3:45PM
5/12 & 5/13: NJSLA Science - Grade 5
5/21: Field Day
Toll Gate's Market Day included a visit with members from The Hopewell Valley Food Pantry. TGG first graders collected a lot of food and asked great questions!
