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Important Dates

1.31.2023 - Last Day to sign up for Kenya Trip Click for Information

2.08.2023 - MTPA Meeting 7pm via Zoom

2.15.2023 - PTO Meeting 9am Principal's Conference Room or Zoom

2.15.2023 - "The Price of Silence" Screening 6pm CHS PAC

2.16.2023 - CHS Job & Community Service Fair

2.17.2023 - Spring Sports Registration and Medical Forms Due 

2.20.2023 - Schools Closed

3.03.2023 - Staff Appreciation Lunch Donations DUE Click to Donate!

3.15.2023 - Early Dismissal

Class Notes
Class of 2023 - Seniors

Planning Meetings!

The Class of 2023 Post Prom and Senior Events planning meetings are scheduled for the following Wednesdays in the CHS Media Center from 7.30pm to 9pm:

  • February 8th
  • March 8th
  • April 12th
  • May 10th
  • May 24th

We still need help with organizing tuxedo rentals and the Post Prom slideshow. Please sign up to help using the link below.

CLICK HERE for the SIGN UP GENIUS!

Dates: Post Prom is June 2, 2023; Senior Breakfast is June 15, 2023 (morning of graduation day!), and Sunset/Movie date is TBD (dependent upon exam dates and other senior award & recognition events.)

Thank you for supporting the students of the HVCHS Class of 2023! Contact the class representatives listed below with any questions.

The senior class parent representatives are Heather D'Alessandro, Becky Golian & Sue Dayner.  Staff advisors are Jillian Slizewski & Kristen Bruning.

Please follow the Class of 2023 Facebook Page

Please bookmark the Class of 2023 website

Class of 2024 - Juniors

Save the Date: Bingo April 14th!

The classes of 2024 and 2025 will hold a fun evening of bingo on April 14th at CHS in the Community Room. Details and ticket sales to come. Please save the date to help support both classes!


ATTENTION CHS FAMILIES!

Introducing ... the inaugural Hopewell Valley Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk! This fun community event is sure to start off Spring on the right foot. 

Please join us on Saturday 04.22.2023. Registration is NOW OPEN! 

Winners in age group categories will walk away with a chocolate bunny prize. The CHS class with the most participants will get a $500 cash prize to be used for the benefit of the class at the discretion of the teacher & student class representatives. Get your bunny ears ready and prepare to shake your cottontail!  We look forward to getting outside with all our friends and neighbors. 

Please see the flyer below for details and register now! Please encourage your kids to run or walk the course. For those of you in the running community, this event is USATF sanctioned and available for 500 Grand Prix points.

The junior class parent representative is Sudi Southall, Roxanne Clarke & Mary Heagley.  Staff advisors are Gary Nucera & Lauren Ashman.

Please follow the Class of 2024 Facebook Page

Please bookmark the Class of 2024 website

Class of 2025 - Sophomores

Save the Date: Bingo April 14th!

The classes of 2024 and 2025 will hold a fun evening of bingo on April 14th at CHS in the Community Room. Details and ticket sales to come. Please save the date to help support both classes!

The sophomore class parent representatives are Jacqui Mather & Lynne Nau.  Staff advisors are Selena Carrigan & Grace Taylor.

Please follow the Class of 2025 Facebook Page

Please bookmark the Class of 2025 Website

Class of 2026 - Freshmen

Stay tuned for news from the Class of 2026!

The freshman class parent representatives are Jayna Brown, Lois Johann & Nancy King.  Staff advisors are Rebecca Mora & Julie Stanley.

Please follow the Class of 2026 Facebook Page

Please bookmark the Class of 2026 Website

News
Kenya Experience Trip - Summer 2023 Last Call to Sign Up Today!

The last day to register your child for the 2023 Kenya Experience Trip is January 31.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the trip and sign up.  All questions should  be directed to David Angwenyi and Kerry Napoleon.

Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Deadline to Donate March 3rd

The CHS teachers, staff, and administrators do a wonderful job educating and nurturing our kids and we want to show our appreciation to all of them! 

We are planning an in-person staff appreciation luncheon this spring and need your help to make it extra special.

Please consider making a monetary donation that will be used to fund the luncheon. Your donation will also support CHS staff events throughout the year (Back to School Welcome Breakfast, Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar, and Valentine's treats).

Donations can be made HERE by March 3, 2023. If you prefer to donate via cash or check, contact Dana Troiano to make arrangements.

If you have any additional questions or would like to assist with the event, please contact the Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Committee: Teresa Rinaldi Moriello or Dana Troiano.

MTPA Meeting: February 8th at 7pm via Zoom

MTPA Meeting: February 8th at 7pm via Zoom

Please join us for the MTPA meeting using this Zoom Link at 7pm or contact Kate Elliott for more information. 

Complete this Google form to specify your volunteer preferences.

You can also follow the MTPA on Instagram and Facebook or visit our website.

PTO Meeting: February 15th at 9am

Please join us in the Principal's conference room for the next PTO meeting on February 15th at 9am.

If you are unable to attend in person, please join using this ZOOM LINK. We sometimes have technical difficulty with our Zoom connection. Thanks in advance for your patience.

"The Price of Silence" Screening: February 15th at 6pm

There will be a screening of the film by Truehart Productions "The Price of Silence" at the Central High School PAC On February 15th at 6pm.

The documentary, featuring local authors Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, explores slavery in New Jersey with moving stories from historians and descendants of slaves from across the state. 

Admission is free. Click here to view the trailer.

2023 CHS Spring Sports: Forms due by February 17th

Registration and medical forms for CHS spring sports are due by Friday, February 17th. 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 7th from 9am to Noon in the high school nurse's office. They are open to students in grades 9-12 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.

CHS SPRING SPORTS START DATES 

March 13th: Boys Tennis
March 16th: Baseball, Softball, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Golf, Track & Field and Boys Volleyball

Counseling Department: January Newsletter

Please Click Here to review the January newsletter from the CHS Counseling Department. 

Foreign Exchange Student Program: Become a Host Family for the 2023-24 Academic Year!

As you may have heard, our school opened its doors to a Spanish foreign exchange student for the school year for a cultural and academic exchange. A local family welcomed him into their home, and we are so very thankful to both the school and this wonderful family for their kindness and coordination. 

The experience is proving a success! New friendships are forming and this exchange is enriching our cultures, our minds, and our hearts.

We are placing new students NOW for the next academic year. If you are interested in hosting and learning how it works, please contact Sonia Natalias (CHS parent and former exchange student) on behalf of Global College.

Shop NOW for Spirit Wear from the CHS School Store!

Shop NOW for spirit wear and unique gift items from the CHS School Store! Click here for the order form and don't miss the one-of-a-kind Hopewell Bulldogs reverse tie-dye t-shirt or handmade upcycled dog toys that your family pet is sure to love! Cash or check payment (payable to HVCHS) is accepted and you will receive an email confirmation when your order is ready for pickup. 

Contact Michelle Brennan, Meaghan McGowan, or Nicole Mangone with any questions. Thank you for supporting our Academic Essentials team!

CHS TREX Recycling Collection is BACK until April 2023!

The Trex plastic film collection at CHS is back! From November through April, plastic film will be collected in the bin of the CHS main foyer. Help us keep plastics out of oceans and landfills by contributing your clean plastic bags and other types of plastic film. Refer to this poster for specifics about what can and can't be recycled. 

(No wrappers or "crunchy" plastics, please). Contact Carolyn McGrath if you have any questions or a large collection to drop off. Thank you!

Stay Informed and Connected
  1. Visit Bulldog TV Morning Buzz for the student production of morning announcements and other CHS news and videos.
  2. Read the HVCHS student newspaper.
  3. Stay connected to CHS athletic schedules by clicking this link. You can view by type, view schedules, or sign up with Notify Me to get email or text notifications for any sport practices or games. This helps parents keep current with changes in your athlete's schedule in real time.
  4. Bookmark the PTO website.
  5. Follow CHS on your preferred social media platform:
Community News
Hopewell Valley Food Pantry: Call for Donations!

Please drop off your donations at the HVRSD Administrative Building at 425 South Main Street, Pennington. See below for most recent needs. 

The Pantry provides Grab & Go Groceries every Saturday and delivers groceries to our neighbors on a weekly basis. 

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post, and thank you for your continued support. See how you can help by clicking this LINK and thank you! Check us out on Facebook and on Instagram.

Green Tip: Eco-Friendly Cleaning - Carpets

Carpet stains can be cleaned without using harmful cleaning chemicals. Instead use simple products that you may already have at home (e.g., salt, vinegar, baking soda, corn starch). 

For more information and “recipes” for cleaning products, see 4 Natural Ways to Tackle Carpet Stains.

Latest FoHVOS Newsletter

Click HERE for the latest newsletter from Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. 

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