HV CHS Senior Awarded the Inaugural Lily of the Valley Scholarship:
Shane Solack has been named the recipient of the first Lily of the Valley Scholarship, an award established to memory of Lily Carroll. Dedicated to supporting individuals who follow non-traditional career paths after high school, the intent is to, "honor Lily's spirit by supporting the achievements of future students." Please visit lilyofthevalleyscholarship.com for more information.
The 3rd Annual Ethan Anderson Invitational, June 22nd, Hopewell Valley Tennis & Swim Center
This Invitational is a masters-level swim meet to in memory of Ethan, a 2018 graduate of HV CHS. Ethan swam for HV CHS, Hopewell Valley Golf Club, Eastern Express Swim Club, and the University of Delaware. Ethan spent his summers at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club where he later worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. He shared his love of the sport with younger children, showing kids how to be disciplined to excel athletically, while still having fun. All proceeds from this event will go the HV CHS Swim and Dive Program. Thank you for your support.
HV CHS Graduate Starring in Princeton Festival
Alexis Pearl, a HV CHS graduate will be featured in the Princeton Festival, playing the part of Dorabella in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte. Alexis, an accomplished opera singer is based in Boston, where she sings with the Boston Lyric Opera and was a Boston District winner last year in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. She is also an Executive Director of the Boston Opera Collaboration, as well as a teaching artist, curriculum writer and an associate creative producer.
Quest 2024, Registration is closing! Attention Grades 6-12 teachers, pre-service teachers and other interested educators. Each session is co-taught by content experts, researchers and lead teachers so that participants develop skills to apply science/math content knowledge. Scholarships are still available- reach out to Dr. Jessica Monaghan for more details. Don't miss out on amazing week-long learning experiences with Princeton University Professors and other local educators, while earning a $150 honorarium + 30 PD hours.
Parents, Your Point of View is Needed! We invite you to share your thoughts in this brief Parent Program Survey to enable us to tailor future parent programming to better support families. Please complete by June 30th. Thank you on behalf of The Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance & the Hopewell Valley Regional School District!
The Hopewell Township Police Department has created a registry for our community members who are Autistic or have another communication disability in an effort to provide police with quick access to critical information about a person who is registered in an emergency situation. Please click the above link for more details.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 year is open. Kindergarten Camp will be held at all 4 Elementary Schools from July 8th -11th & July 15th -18th (M-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am). Students must be registered for Kindergarten in order to sign up for the camp!
We hope that you all enjoy a happy and healthy summer!
Post-Prom Thanks: Thank you to the HVCHS PTO, the Class of 2024 parents, and our generous community sponsors for providing such a fun-filled night of activities for our seniors after their senior prom. We truly appreciate all the fundraising, planning, and preparation that went into this wonderful event!
Commencement: We are excited to celebrate the graduation of 261 seniors at the HVCHS Commencement on June 18 at 6 p.m. We are so proud of the Class of 2024 -- they will be missed!
Service Learning Pathway: The HVCHS Service Learning Pathway is now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year! The Service Learning 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 or course selections. 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.”
Currently, over 40 students are enrolled in the Service Learning Pathway. The students completed over 1000 hours of service during the 2023-24 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 15, 2024 for potential enrollment in the upcoming school year.
HVCHS EcoNews
The Hopewell Valley Green Team has generously agreed to host plastic bag recycling collections
for us throughout the summer. You can drop off your clean plastic film at the Pennington
Farmer's Market on the last Saturday of the month from 9 am to 1 pm. For more information about this and additional items being accepted, please see the HV Green Team's website.
Absences & Late Arrivals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about the district policies.
HVCHS PTO Dog Byte: With information and links to upcoming events, fundraisers and Class Pages.
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.
Upcoming Dates:
June 14: Final Exams, Student Dismissal at 1 p.m.
June 17: Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal #1
June 18: Senior Clapouts, Graduation Rehearsal #2, Senior Luncheon
June 18: Class of 2024 Commencement Ackerson Field, 6 p.m.
Principal Turnbull's Page with announcements
Timberlane Middle School website
Congratulations to all of our athletes who participated in the Special Olympic Summer games
and thank you to all who supported them!
Yearbooks are available!
- Bring in a check made payable to TMS or $40. cash.
- Place in an envelope labeled with your name and your homeroom teacher's name.
- Put in the box in the Main Office.
Early Dismissals: Please advise your child of early dismissals prior to coming to school and send them to school with a note. Students need to present the note to the main office right off the bus for a pass to leave class at the time they need to leave. If the need occurs after the start of school, please call the Main Office, not TeleSafe. Please be aware 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*
6/14: 8th Grade Dance
6/17: Early Dismissal
6/18 Last Day -Early Dismissal LAST DAY (HVCHS Graduation 6 pm)
BT Field Day - We could not have asked for a better day! From awesome student activities to the fire truck! Thank you to the staff and volunteers for assisting the various stations and keeping everything running smoothly. Please visit our Twitter feed for photos.
BT Night At Trenton Thunder - Come out for the game on Saturday, June 15, at 6:00 pm, and cheer on our BT Treblemakers as they perform the National Anthem! Enjoy a night of Superhero-themed family fun with fireworks after the game. Click here to purchase your tickets - we will be in Section 204, Rows L-W & Section 205, Row W.
BT Clap Out - Tuesday, June 18th at 12:00 pm. Students will be lining 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. The route will conclude on the blacktop, where parents, guardians, and guests can gather. Due to our dismissal process, we must ask guests to 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.
Payschools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
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. Thank you.
*Dates To Remember*
6/15 BT Night at Trenton Thunder
6/17- Early Dismissal, PreK AM Only
6/18 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal), PreK PM Only,
5th Grade Clap Out at 12:30 PM
Upcoming 5th Grade Events - Link HERE for the 5th Grade Scoop! A list of dates for special 5th Grade End-of -Year events!
HES Summer Beautification Sign-up - The HES Green Team seeks volunteers to keep our outdoor front and side flower beds looking alive and well this summer! You can choose any day of the week that suits you. Thank you for helping to make our school beautiful! Please use this link HERE to sign-up as a family to help out.
HES Library News - As the school year wraps up, please remember to return all library books as soon as possible. We appreciate your help in ensuring our collection is complete for the next school year.
Looking for great reads over the summer? Check out our Summer Reading List for some fantastic book recommendations and public library summer reading programs. Happy reading!
Lost and Found - Our lost and found is growing. Please have your students stop down to look for their misplaced items.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
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 (pick up, take the bus, after-school program, etc.), please be sure to call or email the main office at 609-737-4007 hwmainoffice@hvrsd.org
Dates to Remember
6/17 - 5th Grade's Awards Ceremony (9:30AM); 1st Grade's Ice Cream Party (11:45AM); Preschool Half Day - AM only; Early Dismissal Day (12:45PM)
6/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; Early Dismissal Day (12:45PM); 5th Grade Clap Out (12:30PM) Preschool Half Day - PM only; Happy Summer! 😎
6/24 - Report Cards Available to Parent/Guardians
The Principal’s Page
Upcoming Fifth -Grade Events - Attached you will find a letter outlining all of the important events that will take place for our 5th grade students throughout the remainder of the school year. We have also created a fun Save the Date card with the important dates for you to remember!
SB Yearbooks! - You can still order a yearbook for $30 paid by cash or check, while supplies last. Use this paper order form.
**New Start Time for Next Year - Please note that the school day start time will be changing to 8:35 am next year. This means that doors will be closing at 8:35 am, and students arriving after this time will need to be signed in by a parent. Letters for tardiness will also be sent out. Again, this will start in September, but we wanted to give everyone plenty of time to adjust their schedules.
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TelSafe line at 609-737-4006, Ext 2, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival.
Changes In Students’ Dismissal - If you have a dismissal change, please e-mail the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org. Last-minute changes should be called in to 737-4006.
Attendance Procedures - Please refer to our Attendance Procedures for details regarding school absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.
School Lunch information can be found on these links.
Membership Toolkit - Volunteer opportunities, class lists & apparel can be found here. Click here to register. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
*Dates To Remember*
6/14: Flag Day/Wear Red, White & Blue
6/17 & 6/18:12:45 Dismissal
6/18-Last Day of School/5th-Grade Clap Out
Toll Gate Grammar School Website
Toll Gate Grammar on Instagram
Email the Toll Gate Main Office
Thank you to all who participated in Wednesday's event with the Pennington Police Department!
The event celebrated the successful completion of classes who have completed in the 'Law Enforcement Against Drugs" (LEAD) program. Pennington Borough Police partnered with the New Jersey State Police and other agencies for this event. Members of the NJ State Police Aviation Unit landed their N1NJ Helicopter in the area near Toll Gate.
Juneteenth Freedom Ride- Come out and support the riders of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride at the Toll Gate stop on Saturday, June 15th. We are looking for Water Station Volunteers, as well as donations of Oranges and Pickles. Everyone is welcome to stop by throughout the day to cheer on riders. The riders truly look forward to the Toll Gate stop and we couldn’t make it happen without community support. Please reach out to Eva McKenna-Tramontana (emck323@gmail.com) with questions and thank you in advance for your support.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C49A8AD23A2F58-49899061-juneteenth#/
Upcoming 5th Grade Events- Attached you will find a letter outlining all of the important events that will take place for our 5th grade students throughout the remainder of the school year. We have also created a fun Save the Date card with the important dates for you to remember!
Lost and Found - Our lost and found is overflowing! Take a look at this folder to see if you recognize anything that may belong to your child. Please have your children stop down to claim their misplaced items in the vestibule outside of the cafeteria. Thank you to Eva McKenna-Tramontana for organizing and taking pictures of the Lost and Found!
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 6/17: Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
Tuesday, 6/18: Last Day of School, 5th Grade Clap Out at 12:30 PM,
Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM