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Important Dates

2.28.2023 - Click to Donate to the Staff Appreciation Lunch 

3.01.2023 - Last day to purchase Tie-dye socks to benefit Strive PTO

3.02.2023 - Hopewell Valley's Night Off!

3.03 and 3.04.2023 - The Wedding Singer at CHS PAC 7pm Buy Tickets

3.08.2023 - MTPA Meeting 7pm via Zoom

3.10 and 3.11.2023 - The Wedding Singer at CHS PAC 7pm Buy Tickets

3.15.2023 - PTO Meeting 9am at CHS Principals Conference room or Zoom

3.15.2023 - Early Dismissal

3.26.2023 - HVEF Spring Fling at Cobblestone Creek 11am-3pm Register HERE

3.28.2023 - Third Marking Period Ends

4.03 to 4.07.2023 - Spring Break

Class Notes
Class of 2023 - Seniors

Senior Class Donations

Senior celebratory events and graduation are right around the corner! It's not too late to contribute if you haven't done so. Please use THIS LINK to donate.

The suggested donation of $150 will help us fund all of the special end of year events. Unsure if you already contributed? Contact Class of 2023 treasurer Sue Dayner.

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: March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, and May 24th.

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!

The Registration Challenge is ON!

Registration for the Hopewell Valley Bunny Hop 5K is OPEN!  

An email was delivered last Friday morning encouraging all 2024 families to recruit 1-2 people to run or walk the Bunny Hop on Saturday 04.22.2023.The challenge is to get these people registered by St. Patrick's Day. 

This is the first EVER Hopewell Valley Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk. It's a fundraiser for Post Prom ('24) and other senior year events. Your support is NECESSARY to get us to the finish line! May the luck of the Irish be with you as you recruit people to participate!

If the people in your house are not available on race day, please share the event information with neighbors, coworkers or relatives. Spread the word far and wide!

This is an event for everyone - runners and walkers alike! We invite the entire community to join us.

REGISTER NOW - several people can be registered in one transaction.

Please email Kerry Nulman if you can connect the organizers with potential sponsors or if you are interested in helping with the event.

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!

If you are interested in volunteering to help plan the bingo event, please contact Lynne Nau.

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
Hopewell Valley's Night Off is March 2!

One of the most anticipated evenings of the year is almost here! Designed in response to the increasing demands of work and school on personal and family time, this community-wide initiative was created for families to “take the night off” to spend time together. 

With the support of school officials, sports leaders, parents, community and religious leaders, all sports practices, classes and homework will be canceled on this special evening. Make it a tech-free night! Don't know what to do with your night off? Visit THIS LINK for some great ideas!

CHS Performing Arts: "The Wedding Singer" March 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th!

Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts is proud to present the musical "The Wedding Singer" live on stage. Show time is 7pm on March 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th.

Bust out your legwarmers and shake up the hairspray because Friday night March 10th we will be hosting a rocking 80’s night at the show. Come dressed in your most rad 80’s gear and we will have a selfie station, 80’s favorite hits playing in the lobby, and some throwback favorites at the concession booth. 

Tickets can be purchased HERE. No tickets will be sold at the door and capacity is limited. (This production is rated PG-13 for some mature language and content.) 

Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Deadline to Donate Extended!

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. 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: March 8th at 7pm

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: March 15th at 9am

Please join us in the Principal's conference room for the next PTO meeting on March 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.

Strive PTO: Rock your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day March 21st!

Join Strive PTO in showing your support on World Down Syndrome Day by purchasing socks or a jersey and wearing them on March 21st!

Click HERE to purchase Tie-dye socks made by HVRSD special classes and PALS on Main. Please order by March 1st for March 17th distribution. Proceeds will benefit Strive PTO. 

Click HERE to purchase a T21 Jersey. Please order by March 5th. Proceeds will benefit Down Syndrome Association of Central NJ. 

HVEF: Spring Fling March 26th at 11am

The HVEF “Spring Fling” Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place on Sunday, March 26th, at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club on Rt 206 in Lawrenceville. 

This event is a fundraiser for the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation (HVEF), the same organization that sponsors the Book Lovers Luncheon. 

Janice Mintz, the owner of Poppy Boutique in Pennington, NJ, will be running the Fashion Show part of the event with spring clothes from her store. She will be providing commentary, styling tips, and showing the new colors for spring. 

There will also be local vendors selling their products including hats, jewelry, skin care products, and other fun items! Click HERE for registration.

CHS Health Office: Donations needed!

The CHS Health Office is in need of donations of gently used sweatpants and leggings for emergencies. 

If you have any at home and would like to donate them, please feel free to drop them to the CHS main office or have your student drop them by the health office. 

Thank you so much for all your support and generosity.

Please complete the HVCHS PTO Communications Survey

The HVCHS PTO is interested in hearing from CHS families regarding our current communications tools and practices. 

Currently we use a variety of methods to keep you up to date on PTO news, events, and fundraisers happening on a school-wide and individual class basis. 

In an effort to make sure we are communicating with you as effectively as possible, please take a few moments to complete our PTO Communications Survey and tell us about your preferences for receiving news and information from us. 

Thank you in advance for your input.

Counseling Newsletter: February Issue

Please CLICK HERE to find the Counseling Department's February 2023 newsletter, which includes a variety of important information as we move into the second semester!

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
TMS: Cereal Box Domino Challenge!

Did you know that TMS is trying to break the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive chain of cereal boxes falling like dominoes! 

Guinness has accepted their application, and the students are VERY excited about this! This challenge is part of TMS's largest service project. 

Interested in helping? Send boxes of cereal to Timberlane by the end of April. The goal is 6,500 boxes! (After the event, all cereal will be donated to local food banks.) 

Click HERE to see just how far Ms. Gianfredi will go to break the record! 

Timberlane Day at Yankee Stadium: April 16th

Batter up! Grab your family and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark for Timberlane Day at YANKEE STADIUM!

When: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 1.35 pm (Yankees vs. Twins)

Where: Yankee Stadium*, One East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 (*transportation on your own)

Cost: $100 per ticket. Price includes 1 hot dog, 1 drink (soda, water bottle or beer) & Yankees backpack. Seating is located in Field Level Outfield Section 108.

Deadline: Ticket orders must be submitted and paid by March 17th.

To purchase: email Dana Troiano with your name, email address, phone number and number of tickets. Tickets will be emailed the week of the game.

Payment: To pay online Click HERE. Cash or Check can be made out to “Timberlane PTO” and sent to school in an envelope marked “Yankees tickets.” Be sure to include your name and email.

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: Ready, Set...Start Sowing!

If you are planning to grow plants from seed this winter or spring, the following presentation is for you! 

Topics covered are: benefits of seed sowing, planning for a great garden, learning how to properly read and select seeds from a catalog, places to purchase seed, and more! Presented by Kathryn Homa, PhD, Mercer County Horticulturist (February 2nd, 2023). 

The slides and the recording of this presentation are available on the website of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County.

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