Thank You!

Many thanks to everyone who attended our first Parent Meeting of the school year on Tuesday evening. We are thrilled with everyone's enthusiasm and are grateful to those who have signed up to join the committees and volunteer groups to make senior year a great one for our kids. 

We still have plenty of open spots: Please use this LINK to sign up. Note that many event dates are currently being finalized, and SignUp Genius will be updated accordingly. Email Sudi and Roxanne with any questions.

Designer Handbag Bingo

We need your help with the upcoming Designer Handbag Bingo. The committee is seeking donations and sponsors. We are actively seeking small donations that can be used to create the Tricky Tray baskets. If you are interested in contributing please email us HERE. You can also check out our Bingo Website. 

Tickets for bingo will be on sale soon. Save the date, December 1st at 6:00pm, to support the Class of 2025 with a fun night of bingo, tricky trays and a silent auction featuring fantastic prizes such as Giants/Eagles Tickets, Tory Burch tote, Yeti essentials and more. Everyone is welcome!

Spring 5K

Our class is also planning the Spring 5K race for March 2024. Stay tuned for details on the date and this year's theme. We would love your help planning the event. Please email us HERE to help out! 

The Class of 2025 SWAG Shop - your spot for some new Hopewell gear - is OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! All orders can be placed through the website and you can ship to home or choose warehouse pick up in Cranbury, NJ. The SHIP TO SCHOOL option will resume in September.

Many new items have been added! All items are available with three design choices: The general Hopewell design is available on ALL items. You name it, we have it! 

Check out the link: Hopewell 2025 Swag Shop

Hope to see you in the halls wearing some new threads!

Thank You for Your Support!

We had a great evening socializing at the 2026 Parents Night Out at Princeton Wine Company on 9/28, and many thanks to those who attended our Class of 2026 Kickoff Meeting for parents/guardians on October 3rd. 

For those who were not able to join us, please take a moment to view the presentation that was shared and learn how you can support the fundraising activities and create memorable events for the Class of 2026.

Thank you to all of the students and families who came out to support the class fundraisers at Panera and Red Berry on 10/7!

Hopewell Township Clean Communities Day: October 14th

Meet at the Township Public Works building at 9am. Help your community and earn money for the Class of 2026! Registration is not required but please let us know you are coming by completing this RSVP. 

If you show up on your own, be sure to let the organizers know that you are with the HVCHS Class of 2026. We will receive protective gear, the tools needed, and an assigned area. Remember to bring water, snacks, and sunscreen! For more information, email Melissa.

Parent Night Out was a Success- Thank you!

We would like to express our gratitude to all who joined our inaugural "Parents Night Out" at Hopewell Valley Vineyard. It was a delightful evening filled with connections, both old and new. This event served as a fantastic introduction to the parents of our Class of 2027.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a bottle, which contributed to our 10% incentive. 

To those who couldn't make it, we certainly felt your absence and look forward to welcoming you at future gatherings planned throughout this school year!

If we didn't have a chance to meet you at the winery event, please stop us to say hello if you see us out in town.

Your Class of 2027 Parent Representatives: Jenn DiDonato, Aileen Matticoli and Christine Ruhl (left to right). 

Order your yearbook by October 20th and receive the early bird discount! Click HERE to order.

The annual Pink Out football game is THIS FRIDAY 10.13.2023 at 7PM versus Hightstown.  Tickets are available HERE. Remember to wear your PINK when you come to support our football team, cheerleading squad and the Marching Black & Gold. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a training program intended for any adult who interacts with youth. It teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

If you are a parent of children or a community member that interacts with young people ages 12-18 and are interested in attending this one-day training, please complete this form by October 15. (See form for dates of training.)

We are pleased to offer this training to parents, staff and community members thanks to a grant from the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance.

Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Resources

The Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance is a local organization that supports and administers programs and activities in Hopewell Valley that promote positive youth development and build community.  Please visit the HVMA website for more details. 

The HVMA has some resources available to families.  Please review and share the Community Asset Map and read more about the Digital Wellness Initiative. For more information about the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance, please direct questions to Heidi Kahme.

Please join us for the next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday 10.18.2023 in the principal's conference room at 9AM.  All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!  

The PTO has organized links to many local volunteer opportunities in our community. This is a service to our CHS families and aligns with Ms. Riley's service learning initiative. PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK WITH YOUR STUDENTS so they can sign up for preferred volunteer activities. 

Many of these opportunities are happening VERY SOON. Bear Tavern's Let Me Run team is seeking volunteers and the BT PTO also needs help with the Octoberfest event. Stony Brook is having a Color Run and would love some CHS volunteers. 

Community events that offer volunteer roles for CHS students include:

• The Amazing Pumpkin Carve
• Trails 4 Tails
• the *rescheduled* Hopewell Harvest Fair 
• Trail Stewards Work Day at Washington Crossing Park  
• Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry (ongoing)

Please Click HERE for the Superintendent's Update.

Each year, HVRSD participates in the Governor's Educator of the Year program. The intent of this program is to recognize the hard work of outstanding teachers and educational services professionals. 

Each Principal will be establishing a building committee to review nominations and make a selection for their building before Thanksgiving Break. We have wonderful teachers and educational services professionals in our schools and now is the time to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to our students, parents, caregivers, and community!

If you are familiar with Google Forms, feel free to click on the link below. You will be prompted to make a copy. Simply complete the form, save it, and then “share” with or email the link. Educator nominations should be shared with your building Principal, and Support Staff nominations should be shared with Tana Smith.

• Governor’s Educator of the Year Nomination (Google form)
• Support Professional Nomination (Google form)

Please return nomination forms by Thursday, November 9, 2023. Any questions, please contact Tana Smith.

Winter Athletic Sports Registration has started. Registration and medical forms for all winter sports are due by Friday, October 27th. Please click here to access the registration page and print medical forms.

Students without a physical form or health history update on file will not be able to try out or practice.

In-House Physicals will be offered on Friday, October 27th from 9am to noon in CHS nurse's office. Physicals are $25 per child and open to any grade 9-12 student by appointment only. (Please bring cash or checks made out to HVRSD). Appointments can be made through this LINK.

CHS Winter Sports Start Dates:

• Ice Hockey, Boys & Girls Swimming - November 6, 2023
• Boys & Girls Basketball & Wrestling - November 20, 2023
• Boys & Girls Winter Track & Cheer - November 27, 2023

Please reach out to Athletic Department Secretary Felicia Pan-Fea with any questions.

We will once again be holding sessions at the Board office for anyone interested in the Nurtured Heart approach. Please Click Here for more information and to register. 

Save the date for Peter and the Starcatchers. Dates are November 3rd & 4th at 7pm. Tickets will be available soon. 

Stay tuned to this section for updates from the Music and Theatre Parents Association (MTPA). You can also follow the MTPA on Instagram and Facebook or visit the website. 

As a result of your generosity, the CHS PTO approved a mini grant to support the CHS student book club. This is an extracurricular club open to all CHS students and Ms. Dykty is the staff advisor.  Student members have the opportunity to suggest titles for the group and there are meetings for discussion about each selection.

Your donations to the CHS PTO Annual Appeal are appreciated and allow for continued support of initiatives to enhance the CHS community. If you would like to donate, please CLICK HERE.

Bonjour! Hola! Aloha! Namaste! HVCHS Culture Connections is a student organization that prioritizes and embraces cultural diversity, individuality, and identity. Our mission is to promote cultural competency among CHS students and staff by inviting cultural representatives throughout our larger community to speak about their particular culture. Our goal is to work towards making this world a culturally competent Global Village through our message of "Oneness." 

We are looking for presenters from the community who would be willing to schedule a time to present their culture and all of its unique customs and traditions during our lunch period here at CHS. Please fill out this form if you are interested in presenting to our students. 

If you have any inquiries or questions, please contact Club President Adhya Pandit or Club Advisors Ms. Sandstrand and Ms. Sushma Jain.

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 platform:

• HVCHS Morning Announcements
• HVCHS X account
• HVCHS on Instagram
• HVCHS Athletics X account

Welcome to the Pennington Basketball Association Travel Basketball season! PBA provides a competitive travel program for those children interested in playing at a more competitive level than what recreational basketball can offer.

Click HERE to find specific information about our upcoming tryouts. Please contact Pennington Basketball Association with any questions.

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