Weekly Message from Superintendent:
This past Monday the Board of Education passed four new job descriptions for preschool staff in anticipation of full day preschool expansion in the fall, renewed several yearly contracts for routine services, and approved several personnel agenda items, such as a new School Business Administrator and new teaching staff (including the yearly reappointment of the current staff). Additionally, the Board asked questions and shared comments from a presentation on the School Performance Report, as well as the results of the Request for Proposals process in searching for a child care provider service to manage the before and after care programs at Bartle and Irving. To watch the recording of the meeting or to view the presentations click here.
This week (May 14-20) the New Jersey School Boards Association recognizes the achievements of the state’s 232,000 special education students and the dedicated work of their parents, teachers and other school professionals. This year, for Special Education Week, their theme is Creating a Better World. The District Board of Education recognizes the students who have worked so hard and accomplished so much; and we are so thankful to their parents and educators, who have provided support to these children and continue to look for ways to improve our schools to promote achievement for all students.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1u6zb. I am excited that the board will be spotlighting a couple of deserving high school students. During the Superintendent's report there will also be a presentation on the School Performance Reports, the District’s HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) Grade, and the Before and After Care recommendation for program management.
Weekly Message from the Superintendent:
This past Monday was National Principal’s Day! I would like to give a huge shout out to our amazing principals, Ms. McNally, Ms. Knapp, Ms. Brady and Mr. Lassiter. They work tirelessly to guide academic success and set a positive tone for our schools. Thank you HP Principals! Additionally, next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Please take a moment to thank our staff for all their hard work.
Also, this past Monday the Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 budget. The user-friendly budget is available on the district website or by clicking here. My presentation of the budget is also available under the news feed on the website or by clicking here.
This weekend is filled with lots of exciting activities happening around town. Today, Saturday and Sunday the High School Drama Club presents Disney’s Newsies The Musical. Tickets are still available. Click here for more information or click here to watch the Teaser video! Additionally, the HP 5K and Spring Street Fair will be held on Sunday as well. Springtime brings lots of fun activities around town and I hope to see you out and about!
Have a restful weekend!
The next meeting of the board of education will be held on May 1, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1tdof. During this upcoming meeting I will be presenting the final budget for the 2023-2024 school year. A budget hearing will proceed the presentation that includes a public comment portion dedicated to the budget, as well as a vote to approve the budget.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023. Please note this will be a hybrid meeting. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1sy2m
Mark your calendars for the HPHS Drama Club's showing of Newsies the Musical! It is going to be an incredible show by our talented students! Check out the flyer for more information at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awEq8c0jVWCRFu983FnzaBjTx-yMdi6U/view?usp=share_link
Mark your calendars for the HPHS Drama Club's showing of Newsies the Musical! It is going to be an incredible show by our talented students! Check out the flyer for more information at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awEq8c0jVWCRFu983FnzaBjTx-yMdi6U/view?usp=share_link
HPHS Music Department presents a pie bake off!
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be on Monday, March 20, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1qxmh. This is a voting meeting so I hope you will consider attending to hear board action items, as they contain important information about district operations, which includes modular classrooms for preschool and changes to the High School Graduation policy that is up for first reading. I will also be giving two presentations as part of my Superintendent’s report. I will be sharing the preliminary budget for the board’s review, as well as a presentation on the state of the Before and After Care Program. These are two very important topics that will be open for public comment.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be on Monday, March 13, 2023. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1qew5. This is a workshop meeting so I hope you will consider attending to hear board committee reports, as they contain important information about district operations, which includes modular classrooms for preschool. In addition, the board will review changes to the High School Graduation policy that is up for first read.
Check out the February issue of the Superintendent's Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/v983x
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on February 27, 2023. Please note that this will be a hybrid board meeting. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1ppra.
HPPS is excited to announce the launch of HELPme, which is a free resource for students, families and staff in need of support with crisis counseling, abuse, violence, food, housing, etc. The HELPme app is your connection to help that respects your privacy. Click the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/hppshelpme
HPPS will be holding a preschool information session on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at 6pm in the Irving Media Center. Please share this information with any families that will have a child turning 3 (as of October 1st) or 4 year old. Come learn about our preschool expansion program to full day starting in the fall of 2023!
This week some of our HP students were affected by a fire that took place in their residences. All families involved lost all of their belongings due to smoke and water damage. If you can, please consider donating to support our families in need. See the flyer for more info!
Check your email or the district's website for a letter from the Superintendent regarding the expansion of full day preschool in the fall of 2023.
It is National School Counseling Week! Please send your thanks and appreciation to our school counseling staff!
Enter your chili or guacamole in the High School Music Department's Cook-Off. Mark your calendars to come out to support the students and vote for your favorites!
The next meeting of the board of education will be held on February 6, 2023. Please note that this will be a hybrid board meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1obq1.