From the Office of the Superintendent
The public of Hopewell Township is hereby notified that a vacancy exists in the membership of the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. The Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for membership to the Board. The Board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making legislative branch of the School District. This term will run until December 31, 2024. The remaining two-years of the position will be placed on the ballot at the November 2024 General Election.
Strive Summer Camp Expo, Saturday, Jan 20th 10am-2pm, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Get started on planning a great summer for your children! Learn about camps in the area, meet camp staff. Email hvrsdstrivepto@gmail.com with questions.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 year will begin on Feb 5th. Kindergarten Camp Information will be available shortly.
TCNJ and Georgian Court University (GCU) are excited to announce a Pre-College Summer Program (PCSP) for New Jersey high school students ages 16-18 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Info sessions are being held 1/7/24 & 1/8/24; register today! https://bit.ly/3TzLL7E
PEECH (Preschool and Early Education for Children of Hopewell) Program Application 2024-2025 Please fill out the attached form - linked above) for the general education preschool program admission process for both new and returning students. Application is not a guarantee for admissions. The application is due Friday February 23, 2024. You will hear about acceptance by March 15, 2024.
Mercer County Community College: is offering a Free Community Journalism Lab ("J-Lab") Certificate Program (NCBUS-CS093) to those 18+. The course runs from Jan 25th through Feb. 29th. Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm in the newsroom at MCCC's state of the art Conference Center.
Special Olympics of New Jersey: Plunge Season is upon us! Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood, Jan 13, 2023. The 2024 Winter Games will begin with floor hockey and volleyball on Jan 6-7, 2024. In Feb, we head north for alpine events, cross-country skiing, speed skating, figure skating and more!
Mercer County Technical Schools (MTS) Assunpink and Sypek Centers first annual "Warming Hearts to Toes on Valentine's Day". They will be collecting socks from 1/8 - 2/8 for the clients of Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township, a local nonprofit that has been helping residents of Hamilton for almost 50 years.
Mercer County 4-H Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service program for Grades 6 and older youth on January 15, 2024, from 9:00am-12:30pm at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office of Mercer County. The plan is to participate in community service by rotating through stations to complete projects or tasks that will aid various organizations or groups. A pizza lunch will be provided for participants. Please use this link for registration and further information.
Here is the Winter issue of the "HVRSD Highlights" in the Hopewell Express. Thank you to those who contributed pictures and information!
Please see "Community Events" for additional upcoming programs!
Black & Gold Cup Food Drive: As part of our Black & Gold Cup competition, we will be hosting a food drive during the month of January to support the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry. The Black Team (Grades 9 & 11) will be collecting boxes of granola bars and the Gold Team (Grades 10 & 12) will be collecting cereal. The winning team will receive 100 competition points! Donations can be brought to the HVCHS Main Lobby throughout the month of January. We appreciate your help as we support our neighbors!
National Honor Society Induction: We are proud to induct over 150 students into the HVCHS chapter of the National Honor Society on Monday, January 8. These students were selected based on their outstanding academic achievements, character, leadership, and community service. We are excited to celebrate this fantastic group of students.
Marking Period & Semester Reminders: As a reminder, the second marking period and the first semester end on January 25. We will follow an F day schedule with all eight classes on January 26 as we transition to the second semester. Students should be sure to check their class schedules in OnCourse for any changes if they are completing a semester one course.
Salute to Service Ice Hockey Game: Please save the date for the ice hockey team's annual Salute to Service game! The team will be honoring local veterans prior to their game on Saturday, January 13th at 6:15 pm at the Tsai Field House at The Lawrenceville School.
Alumni Database: Are you a graduate of HVCHS? Are you a parent or guardian of a recent graduate? We are encouraging all HVCHS alumni to join our Alumni Directory. Complete our Database Form and indicate what type of information you would like to receive from HVCHS. We're looking forward to connecting with our graduates!
Absences & Late Arrivals: Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 609-737-4003, Ext 1, by 8:00 am to report an absence or late arrival. Please also review our attendance procedures for details about our policies.
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 here. Also, check out our HV Student Publications Network page for student created podcasts, digital videos, and more!
The Hopewell Valley CHSPTO "Dog Byte" a comprehensive listing of upcoming events and Class fundraisers.
*Dates to Remember*
January 5: Coffee House Cabaret 7pm CHS Cafeteria
January 8: National Honor Society Induction, 6pm
January 13: CHS Ice Hockey Salute to Service Game 6.15pm
January 15: School Closed
January 20: Strive Summer Camp Expo 10am - 2pm CHS
January 31: Early Dismissal
The Timberlane `Principal's Page" is on the TMS Website. Is a one-stop hub for all of the information that you need throughout the year.
Winter Choir Concert, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Call Time: 6:00 PM - TL PACK Singers report directly to the High School Performing Arts Center at 6:00 PM
Call Time: 6:15 PM - Students report directly to the High School Performing Arts Center at 6:15 PM
Performance Time: 7:00 PM
Ending Time: Approximately 8:00 PM
Concert Attire
Black dress slacks or knee length skirts
Sleeved white dress shirt
Dark socks or dark stockings
Dark dress shoes
NO jeans, sneakers, t-shirts, or shorts
SAVE Animal Rescue Collection-The donation drive will run until 1/24/24 with a drop off box in the Main Hallway.They currently need canned dog & wet cat food, cat and dog treats, canned chicken, cat toys, tough dog toys (no rawhide bones) unclumping /unscented litter, paper towels, sponges, liquid dish soap, window cleaner, and latex gloves.
2024 TMS SPRING SPORTS
- Registration and medical forms for spring sports are due by Friday, March 1st.
- Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse and Boys and Girls Track & Field start on Monday, March 18th
- Please click here to access the registration page and print medical forms. Any student who is not registered and does not have either a physical form or health history update form on file with the school nurses will not be able to try out or practice until they do.
- In-House Physicals will be offered on Tuesday, February 13th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in the TMS school nurse's office. They are open to students in grades 6-8 by appointment only and are $25 a child. (Checks should be made out to HVRSD.)
- Please use this link to sign up for an appointment.
OnCourse Connect - Please review your OnCourse account to verify we have the correct contact information for your family. Here is a resource from our website with instructions on how to verify/update contact information, as well as ensure you receive emergency text messages. If you experience any problems trying to access your OnCourse account, please email us at Registrar@hvrsd.org or call 737-4000 ext. 2304.
TMS Updates - For additional information about TMS, please visit our webpage or follow us on Twitter @Timberlane_HV or Instagram @timberlane_timberwolves.
Yearbooks are on sale now! The early bird price is $35. Click HERE to order your student's yearbook now!
*Dates To Remember*
1/9: 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Concert - 6:30pm
1/15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/18: Winter Choir Concert
1/26: End of First Marking Period
1/31: Early (Noon) Dismissal - Staff Development
5th-Grade Service Learning Project - Sending a heartfelt thank you to the Bear Tavern community for all the donations that helped make the 5th-grade service project successful!
Seventy-five bags were packed to help bring comfort to kids in crisis. It was a special way to celebrate the spirit of giving.
BT Principal's Page - provides links to information and activities and is updated regularly.
BT PTO Bear Flash - Everything you need to know for the month & beyond!
4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert - Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Art Center. All 4th and 5th-grade students will perform at our annual winter concert, featuring 4th and 5th-grade choruses, orchestras, 5th-grade band, and the TrebleMakers! Click here for more information.
BT YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration closes 1/15. Classes will start 1/22/24. Click here for the website.
PEECH Program Application 24-25 - Please complete the attached form for the general education preschool program process for new and returning students. Application is not a guarantee for admission. The application is due Friday, February 23, 2024. You will hear about acceptance by March 15, 2024.
Kindergarten Registration - For the 2024-25 year will begin in February. Information will be available shortly.
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.
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
Winter Is Here - Don’t forget to label your children's coats, hats, and gloves so they can find their way home!
*Dates To Remember*
1/10 - Winter Concert PAC @ CHS
1/12 - Spirit Day (Wear BT Wear) - Day of Service
1/15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
The Principal’s January Newsletter - Hopewell’s Happenings is on the HES Website.
HES 4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert - Thursday, January 11th at Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Art Center. All 4th and 5th-grade students will perform at our annual winter concert, featuring 4th and 5th-grade choruses, orchestras, 5th-grade band and Orff Ensemble. Click HERE for more information
YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration closes 1/15. Classes will start 1/22/24, all information can be found on their website.
Yearbook Title Page Drawing Contest - The yearbook committee is currently accepting submissions for the Title Page Drawing Contest. Students from grades K-5 are encouraged to incorporate the HES Honor Pledge into their designs (L-Leadership, E- Empathy, A- Acceptance, P-Perseverance) while showcasing their creativity and artistic ability. Use the submission form linked HERE and turn them into the Main Office by Friday, January 26th.
PEECH Program Application 24-25 - Please complete the attached form for the general education preschool program process for new and returning students. Application is not a guarantee for admission. The application is due Friday, February 23, 2024. You will hear about acceptance by March 15, 2024.
HES 2023-2024 Yearbook - Order your 2023-2024 Hopewell Elementary Yearbook HERE
Winter is here! - Don’t forget to label your children's coats, hats, and gloves so they can find their way home!
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
PaySchools Central Food Service - Use the following link for the 2023-2024 school lunches.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, 1/11: Winter Concert PAC @ CHS 7PM
Friday, 1/12: PTO Meeting 8:45
Monday, 1/15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
CHOP Fundraiser - Thank you to the SB community for donating to our CHOP fundraiser. We were able to raise over $500!
The Yearbook Cover Design Contest Is On! DUE January 8th! - Designs should include the theme, “Only One You,” the artist’s name on the front, be hand drawn or painted, be on 8 ½ x 11 paper (vertical), and be submitted to your teacher or the main office by Jan 8th. Click here for details!
Cookies & Canvas! - The PTO will be hosting a Cookies & Canvas event on Fri, Jan 12th in the SB Cafeteria. The cost is $30 per child and includes 1 cookie, 1 hot chocolate & an SB mug. Session 1 is for K-2nd from 6:00-7:15 p.m., and session 2 is for 3rd-5th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Space is limited so register today!
SB YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration opens 12/22; closes 1/15. Classes will begin on 1/22. All information can be found on their website.
PEECH Program Application 24-25 - Please complete the attached form for the general education preschool program process for new and returning students. Application is not a guarantee for admission. The application is due Friday, February 23, 2024. You will hear about acceptance by March 15, 2024.
The Principal’s Newsletter - The Principal’s Page is on the SB Website. It has links to The Scoop and other important and useful information for families.
Absences & Late Arrivals - Parents/Guardians should call our TeleSafe number 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 email the main office in advance at sbmainoffice@hvrsd.org, as teachers do not always have an opportunity to check their email. Any last-minute needs at 3 pm or later should be called into 609-737-4006.
Winter Is Here! - Don’t forget to label your children's coats, hats and gloves so they can find their way home! Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of January.
PaySchools Central Food Service - Here are links for 2023-2024 school lunch information.
SB Membership Toolkit - All volunteer opportunities, class lists, and Spirit Wear can be found on MembershipToolkit. Click here to register. Contact StonyBrookPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
*Dates To Remember*
1/8 - Yearbook Covers Due
1/12 - Cookies & Canvas Event
1/15 - Enrichment Registration Deadline
1/15 - School Closed
1/31 - Early Dismissal at 12:45pm
TG YMCA Winter 2024 Enrichment Programs - Unique program opportunities are provided after school to enrich your child. Registration closes 1/15. Classes will start on 1/22/24; all information can be found on their website.
"NEW DATE" Toll Gate's Day of Service is on Friday, Jan 19th. For this school year’s Day of Service, Toll Gate will be donating to The Jared Box Project (The Jared Box Project) as we did last year. In addition to the items listed on the signup genius Day of Service 2024 - Donations, we will also need items to fill the boxes that will be given to local hospital patients at Capital Health Hospital in the Pediatric ER and the Pediatric floor. We also have a need for volunteers. Please use this link to help in your child’s classroom during Day of Service. Day of Service 2024 - Volunteers Our goal is 100% participation in this school-wide service learning event. Please do what you can to donate at the above link. In the Day of Service email that went out earlier this week, please find the requested donations to fill these special boxes, broken down by TG grade level assignments. Please send in the donated items to school with your student(s) from now until January 5th. Please only send in new items and items that will fit in a 6 quart storage box similar to this box: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-6-Quart-Storage-Box-White/15442432 Thank you for your help with this very special project. Please email questions to tgdayofservice@gmail.com
Winter Concert- Our concert is Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center at the High School. The concert features the 4th grade choir, 4th grade orchestra, 5th grade choir, 5th grade orchestra, band and vocal ensemble. All 4th and 5th grade students are a member of one or more of the ensembles and therefore expected to attend. Band & Orchestra members should arrive at 6:30 PM and members of the choir can arrive by 6:45 PM. There will be an in-school rehearsal at the High School the morning of January 17. More information to come)
Students should “dress to impress” in concert attire for the performance:
● Black (dark) dress pants or skirt (below the knee when seated) cello players wear pants
● Dark dress socks or stockings
● Dark dress shoes
● White shirt (preferably with a collar)
PEECH Program Application 24-25 - Please complete the attached form for the general education preschool program process for new and returning students. Application is not a guarantee for admission. The application is due Friday, February 23, 2024. You will hear about acceptance by March 15, 2024.
Our Lost and Found table is growing! Please take a minute to look through our current Lost and Found folder to see if you recognize anything that may belong to your child. If you want to claim something, please let your child know they can pick it up from the Lost and Found table right outside of the cafeteria.
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/tollgategrammar_hv/
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 1/15/24: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools/Offices Closed
Wednesday, 1/17/24: Toll Gate Winter Concert at the PAC at CHS - 7:00 PM
Friday, 1/19/24: Toll Gate’s Day of Service (New Date!)
