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!

Junior Prom Planning

We are looking for a few volunteers to help plan junior prom activities. If you are interested in helping out, please email hvchsclassof2025parentreps@gmail.com.

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

Did you know that there is a $500 prize awarded to the CHS Class with the most students registered for the Lucky Bulldog Dash?   Now's the time to sign up and join in the fun. T-shirts are still available while supplies last, sign up now before they are gone.  

This year’s race will kick off at the high school and 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. Winners in age group categories will walk away with a chocolate prize. Prizes will also 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 to 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 also looking for volunteers to help make this day a success so please Click HERE if you would rather volunteer instead of running/walking.

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!

Designer Handbag Bingo will be here before you know it!

Mark your calendar for April 26 and be on the lookout for ticket sale information in mid-March!

You can support the Class of 2026 by purchasing tickets and attending Designer Handbag Bingo. Invite your friends! It's a fun night out!

Want to take a more active role in the fundraiser?

There are opportunities to:

• sponsor a game
• donate items for the tricky tray or silent auction
• secure donations from local businesses
• help with decor, set up or clean up

Email Nancy King to let her know how you can help to make this a successful fundraiser for our class and have some fun with other 2026 parents along the way!

Join our weekly zoom planning calls - Sundays at 8pm.

Join us for an informal get together at Osteria Procaccini Saturday, March 2nd, from 5pm to 6:45pm. We'll be socializing and talking Handbag Bingo for those interested in learning more about how they can lend a hand. (Happy hour is 4-6pm so feel free to arrive earlier.) We realize many parents will be heading over to CHS for the musical which starts at 7pm - a must see show by the way!

Save the Date! Freshman Semi-Formal: March 22 from 7-10pm

Tickets are $15 with food pantry donation or $20 without. Tickets will be sold at lunch March 4th to 18th. More information to come on how to purchase tickets and how you can volunteer to help make this event a success.

Family Fun Night

Thank you to those who attended our Family Fun Night at Colonial Bowling. We had fun getting to know parents and students better.

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.

Upcoming Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities:

• ** DATE CHANGE ** March 2nd Washington Crossing Trail Stewards SIGN UP 
• March 4th - 6th HES Book Fair  SIGN UP
• March 16th Club Dreams Rock Your Socks Off SIGN UP
• March 16th HV5K Lucky Bulldog Dash SIGN UP
• March 27th Faculty Musical Concessions  SIGN UP
• April 27th Miles for Malcolm race day assistance SIGN UP

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

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

Course selection has begun for the 2024-25 school year! Please be sure to encourage your child to review the 2024-25 Program of Studies for courses for which they are eligible, select multiple electives, and review the information provided by the Counseling Department as soon as possible. 

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

The Digital Wellness Initiative announces Global Day of Unplugging is March 1-2. Up your game with your tech habits! Whether it is 1 hour or 24 hours, at some point during the first weekend of March, join the thousands of people in multiple countries who will step away from their screens and intentionally shift into an offline activity, an in-person interaction, a real-life gathering or simply a meaningful conversation about their relationship with technology. 

What to do on Global Day of Unplugging?

• If you have a TMS student, attend Timberlane Middle School’s Family Game Night on March 1
• Attend the HVCHS Musical Production, “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” on March 1 or March 2  

Many other ideas can be found HERE. Take this day to carve out precious time to unplug, relax, reflect, be active, visit the outdoors, and connect with loved ones.

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. 

Please join us for the next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday March 20th in the principal's conference room at 9am.  All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!  

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

The Mercer County Planning Department and the Mercer County Park Commission are hosting a bike drive for the benefit of the Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange. This non-profit run by volunteers collects, conditions, and sells used, quality bikes to people in the Trenton area. The Bike Exchange also trains interested students in bike repair through their internship program. 

Your bike donation will help support these efforts. Drop off location in Hopewell Valley: Historic Hunt House, 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington, NJ 08534 Click HERE for the Flyer!