Senior Class Updates

Thank you to the families that submitted a baby photo for your senior. We would like all students to be represented, so if you have not yet done so, please submit your jpg baby photo of your senior to Jessica DiDonato.

Kate Elliott will be putting together the end of year slideshow for the Class of 2024. Please consider sending Kate photos of your senior in school functions from grades K-5. Please email photos HERE in jpg form and labeled with student name and school.

Stay tuned for communications and events in the upcoming months as Spring will start getting busy for the Class of 2024!

2nd Annual Hopewell Valley 5K: Saturday March 16th

Have you signed up for the Lucky Bulldog Dash yet? Don't delay, registration prices go up on February 24th. Now's the time to sign up and join in the fun. If you register now you will also be guaranteed a t-shirt to commemorate the event.

This year’s race will kick off at CHS, run down Dublin Road and back for an Irish adventure to find the ultimate Pot o’Gold at the finish line in front of Timberlane Middle School. 

Winners in age group categories will walk away with a chocolate prize, and prizes will be awarded for the best team and individual St. Patrick’s theme costumes. There will also be a special prize for anyone who can catch the Leprechaun.

This is a great course to kick off your running season or just get outside with the community and beat those winter blues – maybe do a little Irish jig along the way. We can’t wait to see you there.

Click HERE to Register Now!

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

We are still looking for race sponsors. Please email Lynne Nau if you would like to be a sponsor or would like to connect the event organizers with potential sponsors.

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!

Class of 2026 will host Designer Handbag Bingo on April 26th

Join the Handbag Bingo Planning Team!

Want to meet other parents in the class? Want to stay informed about upcoming Class of 2026 events? Want to help make events for our students extra special and memorable? Join the Class of 2026 Handbag Bingo Planning Team! 

We will have periodic Zoom calls on Sunday evenings (not mandatory to attend) to answer questions and provide updates. And we will host some casual get-togethers throughout the spring. 

Our First Planning Get Together is 7-8.30pm on February 22nd. 

Click HERE to RSVP and/or Join the TEAM!

If you would like to be part of our planning team or help gather donations for the silent auction and raffle, please sign up HERE or reach out to Nancy King. 

We are excited to partner with all of you on our first BIG class fundraiser! We hope to make planning the event as fun as the event itself! 

Family Fun Night at Colonial Bowling: February 22nd

Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d for our Family Fun Bowling Night on February 22nd. The registration window has closed. 

We look forward to a fun evening! Please reach out to Class of 2027 Parent Reps if you have any questions.

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. Donations of all amounts are welcome and appreciated. Your donation will also support CHS Staff events throughout the year such as the Back to School Welcome Breakfast, Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar, and Valentine's treats.

Online Donations can be made HERE via PayPal

If you prefer to donate via Cash or Check, please contact Dana Troiano to make arrangements. 

The deadline to donate is March 31st! 

Please contact Teresa Rinaldi Moriello or Dana Troiano, Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Committee Chairs, if you would like to assist with the event or if you have any questions.

New Ongoing Opportunity! The Chubby's Project is looking for volunteers to bake and deliver 40 individually wrapped treats on Thursdays and Fridays Sign Up HERE.

Further details and additional opportunities can be found on the Community Volunteer page.   

Please contact Meg O'Connor & Sue Dayner with questions or to suggest opportunities that can be shared on our page.

In preparation for course selection for the upcoming year, please take a few moments to review the newly approved Program of Studies 2024-2025 which has been posted on the HVCHS website. 

The Program of Studies provides important information about course descriptions, eligibility, and other details about academics at CHS.

Please click HERE to view the CHS Counseling Office's February 2024 newsletter. 

Please join us for the next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday February 21st in the principal's conference room at 9am.  All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!  

Is your student looking for a summer job or community service opportunity? The Summer Job & Service fair is being held on Wednesday, February 21st in the Media Center during the lunch session and sessions 3 & 4 for students who have study hall. 

Over 30 employers and service organizations will be participating. Many have current openings! This program is run in partnership with the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance. Contact Heidi Kahme with questions. 

Culture Connections Club will be hosting Mikaela Levins on February 22nd to share a presentation on Jamaica. On March 8th the club will host Yolanda Wehkamp who will present on Italy. Please join us in room 219 during lunch for fun-filled cultural exchange. Questions? Please contact Lisa Sandstrand.

Spring Athletics Sports registration for 2024 is open to students who would like to participate in the spring season (Registration Link). Please take note, students can only sign up for one sport. Registration and medical forms for spring sports are due Friday, February 23rd. Any student who is not registered and does not have either a physical form or health history update on file with the school nurse will not be able to try out or practice till they do.

In-House Physicals will be offered on Thursday, February 8th 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) Appointment Link.

Sports offered in High School: Baseball, Softball, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Boys & Girls Track and Field, Boys Volleyball, Golf and Boys Tennis. If you have any questions, please reach out to Felicia Pan-Fea or call 609.737.4000 x3534.

Mark your calendars for upcoming MTPA meetings. All meetings are at 7pm. We meet at this Zoom LINK.

Remaining meeting dates for this year:

• March 6th 
• April 10th 
• May 1st
• June 5th

One of the most anticipated evenings of the year is coming soon! 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 our schools and local community 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! Special thanks to the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance for initiating this event. 

The district is collaborating with the NJ School Boards Association on developing a 3-5 year strategic plan. Our first meeting took place on February 6, 2024. Please view the document here for a review of the meeting.

Our next meeting will take place on March 12th at 6pm in the Community Room at HV Central High School. All are welcome to attend and there is no obligation to attend all meetings. Please RSVP here if you plan on attending.

During Wellness class, all HVCHS students will be participating in Teen Wellness Day. Set up like a health fair, over 25 community educators provide resources to our students on current health, wellness and safety issues. This program is run in partnership with the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance. 

Save the date for Hopewell Valley Education Foundation "Spring Fling Luncheon" Sunday, March 24th 11am to 3pm with a fashion show by Poppy Boutique, Cobblestone Creek Country Club, Lawrenceville. Proceeds benefit HVEF's mission to enhance educational excellence at all HVRSD schools. 

Click HERE for more information and to register online.

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

Click HERE to order a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine's Day AND support the Strive PTO! Order by the QR code or link on the form. Any questions, please email HVRSD Strive PTO.

HVRSD is partnering with Pennington Public Library for the 2024 NEA Big Read initiative, which aims to bring our community together around one book, Circe by Madeline Miller. This program is designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. 

The Library is distributing free copies of Circe to the public while supplies last. Please read and pass it along to a friend, family or neighbor. There will also be free book discussions and thematic programming. Click HERE for more information on "The Big Read."

Household hazardous waste is any unwanted household product labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive, for example, aerosol cans, anti-freeze, fertilizers, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, motor oil, paint supplies, and pesticides. 

Improper disposal of these products can harm the environment in many ways and poses a risk to workers in the waste collection business if placed in the trash. 

Set aside household hazardous waste items and take them to one of the free hazardous waste collections in Mercer County (2024 dates, scroll down for materials accepted)