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HPPS: Superintendent's Newsletter

From Dr. Kristina Nicosia

HPPS: Superintendent'sNewsletterFrom Dr. Kristina Nicosia

January 2023

Dear Highland Park Family,


Reflecting on the first half of the school year, I am so proud of what we have accomplished together as a community. We are staying true to our commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and achievement of excellence. This can be highlighted in the most recent board meeting in which the Board of Education approved the change in school start times for all four buildings to ensure that students at the middle and high school can get later start times. The decision came from the combined efforts of teachers, support staff, the HPEA leadership, members of the board of education and administrators. I am so proud to be part of a wonderful team and community!


Speaking of supporting the students, the Senior Class (Class of 2023) is hosting a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser to raise money for their senior events (Project Graduation and Senior Trip). This is such a great way to treat your colleagues, family members or friends to a delicious snack while helping our students! Click here to view the flyer with more information and the order form. I will speak for the seniors to say that they appreciate your help!


Very truly yours,

Dr. Nicosia

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Important Dates

Feb. 4th - HS Drama Club One Acts @7pm

Feb. 6th - Board of Education Meeting

Feb. 9th - HS Talent Show @7pm

Feb. 17th - Schools Closed for Students (Staff In-Service)

Feb. 20th - Schools & District Office Closed

Feb. 23rd - HS Dead Center Open Mic Night @7pm

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Students in the Asian Culture Club, in collaboration with the Teen Center, put on an amazing night of performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year. From music to martial arts and dance it was wonderful to see a large community turnout to support the students.
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Care Carts

Thank you to Brooke Baldizzone for acquiring grants to purchase supplies for each school to get a care cart. Students are encouraged to take free items such as toiletries, non-perishable food, socks, etc. with no questions asked.
Highland Park High School has earned the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women's access to AP Computer Science A (CSA). We are only one of 209 schools that are recognized for achieving important results towards equal gender presentation in the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you to AP Computer Science teacher, Mr. Michael Moore, for his continued dedication and leadership in diversifying computer science education. Congratulations!
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Highland Park Public School District

The mission of the Highland Park School District is to provide the community with the finest educational services through respect for diversity and commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and achievement of excellence.

Email: knicosia@hpschools.net
Website: www.hpschools.net
Location: 435 Mansfield Street, Highland Park, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-572-6990
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