The background photo is of Main Street, Pennington c. 1950s
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.
The Hopewell Valley Boys Lacrosse team: Tribute to Local Heroes First Responder Game, May 3rd, Ackerson Turf Field, Central High School: The Hopewell Valley Varsity Lacrosse team would like to recognize all Hopewell Valley First Responders by dedicating their game to say thank you for their service to the community. This Event will include:
1:00 PM Helicopter Landing, First Responder and Family Barbeque
2:00 PM Varsity Game v. Notre Dame
"Fentanyl High" Screening and Resource Fair, Monday May 19th, 6pm-9pm, Mercer County Community College. Produced by high school students because they were fed up of losing their classmates, Fentanyl High digs behind the social media facades to reveal what high school teens honestly think deep down about the fentanyl epidemic, how teens today are dealing with their emotional pain in school and at home, why they are self-medicating and what can be done to prevent these tragedies, as well as first-hand experiences of paramedics, government officials, doctors, and parents whose teens died from fentanyl poisoning. Hosted by: Mercer County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, Click HERE to register.
TEACHERS: The following Professional Development opportunities at QUEST are available for Summer 2025. Teachers will learn alongside their peers by engaging with Princeton University faculty, scientists, researchers, lead teachers, and other amazing campus collaborators! Teachers earn PD hours and an honorarium for each QUEST week. Professional Development registration for QUEST closes by JUNE 1st: https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/questapplication
This summer's QUEST Institutes for STEM teachers include:
- Climate Change: Exploring Solutions to a Complex Problem (grades 5-12)
- FISHAIR: Dive into Form and Function with Machine Learning (grades K-12)
- Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Hydrologic Cycle, Leveraging Technologies, and Envisioning our Collective Water Future (grades 5-12)
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, and Fair-run activities If you’re interested in getting involved we’d love to hear from you. Please contact president@hopewellharvestfair.org.
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.
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
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.
HVCHS Wellness Day: On Wednesday, May 7, which is a half day due to staff professional development, we will be following a special schedule dedicated to student wellness. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness throughout the day. In addition, our juniors and seniors will attend a special presentation entitled “What’s My Name?”, which promotes rideshare safety. We encourage all students to actively participate in the activities that our Social Emotional Learning Committee has planned!
NJSLA Testing: Many of our students will be taking the state-mandated NJSLA testing on May 19, 20, and 21. Students who are not testing will have a three hour delayed opening. Transportation will be provided for both our traditional start time and for the three hour delay. Specific information regarding the testing schedules will be shared in the May edition of HVCHS Updates and in an informational letter next week.
- 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:
- May 2nd: Junior Prom
May 3rd: The Boys Lacrosse team: Tribute to Local Heroes First Responder Game v. Notre Dame
- May 7th: Early Dismissal, Wellness Day Schedule
- June 6th: Senior Prom
The Timberlane "Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website.
Congratulations to the students in Troupe 89553 for a very successful Spring Cabaret last Friday!
*TONIGHT* TWO EVENTS at TMS!
- “Swap It for A Switch” 5-7pm. Team up with families and friends and our STEM team to modify store-bought toys into adaptive toys - making playtime more accessible for children with a wide variety of developmental needs. Come and listen to a speaker from Mercer Elementary School share how adaptive toys make a difference in the lives of their students. All toys will be donated to Mercer County Special Services Schools Pizza and snacks will be served.
- 8th Grade Night Out Volleyball Tournament, 6-8pm Food Games & Prizes. Activities for Non-Players!
Timberlane Middle School Presents The Addams Family: Young At Part May 8th, 9th &10th
Come and see all your favorite characters live on stage! Tickets are available online at the above link. We hope to see you there! i
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.
TMS Apparel: Click here to place your order for TMS t-shirts and gym shorts! 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, May 2-8th Grade Night Out/Swap It For A Switch!
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-NJSLA 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)
BT May Day Celebration—What a beautiful day with great support from our BT community. The celebration of seasons with music and dance was a fun-filled event. Thank you to Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. MacAdams for the wonderful production!
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
5/5 - NJSLA ELEM TESTING, Teacher Appreciation Week
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.
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!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - The HES PTO is looking forward to celebrating all of our amazing teachers and staff the week of May 5th and 9th. We have many fun things planned to show our teachers how much we appreciate them so check out the flyer and please reach out to your Room Parent or Jill Guiseppe at HESRoomParents@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Last Call Yearbook Order! - Please click here to view the Yearbook Flyer. The order deadline is Friday, May 9th.
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.
"Chalk Full of Memories", 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.
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:
- May 7th - Early Dismissal Day - Students Only (PM PreK Only)
May 8th - PTO Meeting
May 5th- 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)
May 21st - Field Day
May 22nd - E-Learning Day from Home
May 23rd-26th - Memorial Day Break-No School
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.
"One Fine Day"! Our annual celebration of cultural dances and community, is on the morning of Wednesday, May 7th! The performance will be held in the SOUTH PARKING LOT at 9:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to watch from the lawn between the parking lot and Stephenson Road. PLEASE KEEP THE PARKING LOT CLEAR. Students are encouraged to wear any traditional clothing that reflects the many cultures represented at Stony Brook. Spring attire or Stony Brook clothing is also welcome as are comfortable shoes (no sandals). They can bring a towel to sit on and a water bottle. Wearing sunscreen is also encouraged!
Pretzel Day Update - There are a few oft 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: 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!
Arts Festival: Our Third Annual Arts Festival will be on May 20th from 6-7:30pm in the cafeteria, with a sensory friendly showcase from 5:30-6pm.
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*
- Week of May 5th: Staff Appreciation
- 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)
- 5/22: E-Learning Day from home (Enrichments cancelled)
- 5/23-26: Memorial Day Break-No School
- 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
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!
Pennington Day Kids Zone Fundraiser - Saturday, May 17th, 10am-4pm. Discount Ticket Presale - $15 per child online @ Penningtonday.org (Children 3 years old and under are free). Pick up bracelet(s) on Pennington Day at the Kids Zone Ticket Table on the black top behind Toll Gate. Tickets day of will be $20. If interested in volunteering for this event, Please Sign Up Here
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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:
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
5/8: Toll Gate PTO Meeting
5/12 & 5/13: NJSLA Science - Grade 5
5/8: Toll Gate PTO Meeting
5/17: Pennington Day Kids Zone/TG Quilt on Display
5/21: Field Day