Due to a high number of absences in our Transportation department today, Friday, April 25th, please expect delays in today's pick-up and dismissal of students. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Get ready!! In just one week, Hillsborough Township Public Schools will launch the SCOPE Survey - our School Communication Performance Evaluation - to gather your valuable input on our communication efforts.
This survey is open to all staff, parents/guardians, and community members. We invite you to take 15 minutes to complete it online during April 28- May 12. The survey is entirely anonymous.
The SCOPE Survey is designed to help us better understand how, when, and on what topics you prefer to receive information. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping how we communicate with you in the future, enabling us to improve how we keep you informed and engaged.
The survey will be shared via email, on our website, and through Hillsborough Happenings on April 28, 2025.
We encourage you to be open and honest in sharing your thoughts about district communications. Your responses are completely anonymous, and your input is invaluable in helping us enhance our communication strategies.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Hillsborough Township Public Schools community. Together, we can strengthen the ways we stay connected!
Our hearts are overflowing with pride! ❤️ Robotics Team 75 was honored with the Gracious Professionalism Award on the Curie field at the FIRST World Championships in Houston this weekend. This special recognition for respecting individuals, valuing our community, and striving for excellence means the world to us. It reinforces that the lifelong skills learned in robotics extend far beyond the build. #FIRSTRobotics #GraciousProfessionalismAward #Team75Pride #HoustonWorlds #LifeSkills
🎉 Get Ready to Be Inspired! 🎉
Mark your calendars for a spectacular showcase of young talent! The 2025 Art Gala is coming to the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building on Wednesday, April 23rd, and it's going to be EPIC!
Prepare to be amazed by a vibrant collection of artwork from our talented K-12 students, and let the incredible sounds of their musical performances move you. This FREE exhibit is your chance to witness the creativity and passion of Hillsborough's rising stars!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsborough Township Municipal Building
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your friends, bring your family – everyone is invited to this exciting celebration of art and music! Let's show our amazing students some love and support! ❤️
#HillsboroughNJ #ArtGala2025 #StudentArtShowcase #YoungArtists #LiveMusic #CommunityLove #FreeFun #SupportLocalTalent #HillsboroughProud
Hillsborough Senior Citizens! 👋 With conversations around the budget happening, we want to make sure you know that there are options for you related property tax relief you may be eligible for! The application for the Senior Freeze program is now easier than ever – it's combined with the ANCHOR and Stay NJ programs! If you're a senior resident (generally age 65 or older, or receiving Social Security Disability), you might be eligible for reimbursement on property tax increases. Let's make sure all our Hillsborough seniors know about this opportunity! Find all the details and the combined application right here: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml.
Please share this with your fellow Hillsborough seniors – it could really help! #PropertyTaxAssistance #NJBenefitsForSeniors #HillsboroughCommunity
The Hillsborough Township Public Schools are closed on Monday, April 21st.
Tonight, the Board of Education took a preliminary step by voting 6-3 to apply for the ability to raise the local tax levy by up to $20 million and potentially receive $1 million in state aid.
It is crucial to understand that taxes have NOT been raised at this time. This vote simply allows the Board to move forward with the application process.
Before this application is submitted, your voice matters! The Board wants to hear directly from you at a Community Engagement Night this Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM at Auten Road Intermediate School.
This is your opportunity to learn more about this potential application, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
Please note that even if submitted, the application requires approval from the state. Following state approval, the Board of Education will then vote on whether to include any such funding in the 2025-2026 school budget on April 28th.
You have TWO key opportunities to be heard:
This Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM: Community Engagement Night at Auten Road Intermediate School.
Monday, April 28th: Board of Education meeting where the budget will be discussed and voted on at 7:30 PM at Auten Road Intermediate School.
We encourage all community members to attend Thursday's engagement night to ensure your perspectives are considered before the application process moves forward.
Join us in honoring the incredible achievements of our newest inductees into the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame! 🎉 We're thrilled to host a special ceremony this year to celebrate these outstanding athletes.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
📍 Location: Royce Brook Country Club
🥂 Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Ceremony: 6:30 PM
Let's give a huge congratulations to the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025:
Rich Refi - Coach
Bobby Zwirko - Contributor
Deanna Willard (2001) - Track and Field
Jaci Pheiffer (2002) - Track and Field
Lauren Kloss (2003) - Track and Field
Julianna Miller (2011) - Track and Field
Colleen Maloney (2006) - Track and Field
Ellie Ewere (2011) - Track and Field
Emily Shipley (2012) - Track and Field
TJ Guidice (2011) - Wrestling
Interested in attending this special evening? Please complete the RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdZSLVwAwoqkPuWxzizu5jTFiFDcrMizhfiZibbLvXfR3XWw/viewform .
Tickets are $75 per person.
We can't wait to celebrate these remarkable athletes with you!
#HHSAthletics #HallOfFame #ClassOf2025 #HillsboroughNJ #RaiderPride #AthleticExcellence #SaveTheDate
There will be a Board of Education meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Auten Road Intermediate School cafeteria. As a part of the Board President's report, a presentation about a budget option from the state involving the local tax levy will be given. Please note that tonight's discussion will be about this possibility and the ability to potentially apply to the state for consideration. While this discussion is important and all community members are invited for input, tonight is about Board level discussion of this issue, not immediately taking action. Should the Board want to explore this option, a resolution with a specific dollar amount would need to be created by the Board tonight. The Board would need to apply to the state by April 14th and then be approved by the state before moving forward. If such funds were indeed authorized, the Board would have to vote on taking action for that purpose during the public budget hearing on April 28th.
🎉 HUGE NEWS from Team 75 RoboRaiders! 🎉
Yesterday at the Lehigh competition, our incredible team earned their spot to compete at the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas from April 16th-19th! This is a monumental achievement, marking the first time Team 75 has reached Worlds since 2017! 🤩
But the celebrations don't stop there! We are also incredibly proud to announce that Team 75 received the Team Sustainability Award, recognizing our dedication to building a strong and lasting future for the team. 🌱
And the accolades keep coming! Our very own Nirav Banerjee was named a Dean's List Finalist and will be heading to Houston to compete for the prestigious Dean's List Award! 🌟
To say we are proud of these students is a massive understatement. They have poured their hearts and souls into this season, and they absolutely earned and deserve this incredible success.
Please help us spread the word about Team 75's amazing accomplishments! Let's cheer them on as they head to the World Championship! #FIRSTRobotics #FRC #Team75 #RoboRaiders #WorldsBound #DeanList #Sustainability #STEM #HillsboroughNJ
How do you like to stay informed about what's happening in our schools? 🤔 We're listening! As part of our strategic plan, we're launching a SCOPE survey to the entire community in order to gather your thoughts on district communications. Get ready to share your feedback at the end of the month. Stay tuned! More information will follow after Spring Break! #Education #ParentInvolvement #CommunitySurvey
Team 75, the RoboRaiders from Hillsborough High School, won 1st place at the Montgomery District FRC Competition alongside Team 5895, Peddie Robotics, and Team 2458, Team Chaos. As the number one alliance, their strong performance has placed them in a tie for 5th place in the district. Team 75 also earned the Autonomous Award, which recognizes a team whose robot demonstrates exceptional autonomous performance—operating with precision and reliability without human control. They now advance to the FRC Mid-Atlantic District Championship at Lehigh University this week. Best of luck to Team 75!
🎉 Huge congratulations to our 2024-2025 NISCA Academic All-Americans! 🎉 These incredible student-athletes have demonstrated exceptional dedication in both the pool and the classroom, achieving a minimum GPA of 3.750 while lettering in their senior year. 🎓🏊♀️
NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association) recognizes the hard work of high school aquatic athletes. We're so proud to celebrate their achievements! Stay tuned for more on our team's academic and athletic successes. #NISCAAAllAmerican #HighSchoolSwimming #StudentAthletes #AcademicExcellence
Exciting things are happening in Hillsborough Township Public Schools! Educators are getting hands-on experience with new AI tools, thanks to a collaboration between Lenovo, Intel, and Google. This initiative equips teachers with Chromebooks and Gemini for Google Workspace, aiming to boost productivity and enhance learning experiences. It's a great example of how technology can support educators in the classroom. You can read more about it here: https://news.lenovo.com/bringing-educators-to-the-cutting-edge-of-google-ai/ #EducationTechnology #AIinEducation #HillsboroughSchools
📢 Parents & Caregivers in Hillsborough Township! Don't miss this FREE virtual workshop! 📢
Auten Road Intermediate School, in partnership with Effective School Solutions, is hosting a valuable session for parents and caregivers. Join us on Tuesday, April 8th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM for a FREE virtual workshop: Social Media - Strengthening Caregiver Connectivity.
Learn how to navigate social media effectively to enhance your connection with your children and support their well-being.
Go to this link for more details and to register! https://ars.htps.us/o/ars/article/2111336
#ParentWorkshop #FreeEvent #SocialMedia
What an amazing night! The HHS South Asian Society's InspirAsian event on Saturday, March 15th, was a resounding success. We welcomed over 400 attendees to the HHS auditorium and showcased the incredible talent of more than 150 students. The dedication and countless hours of rehearsal put in by these students were truly inspiring. We were also honored to have Deputy Mayor Payne and Shawn Lipani join us. A massive thank you to everyone involved! We hope to see you all again next year. #InspirAsian #HHSEvents #SouthAsianCulture #StudentTalent
We're thrilled to announce that Nathan Bienstock has been named New Jersey High School Hockey Player of the Year! Nathan's incredible skill, dedication, and sportsmanship have truly shined this season. A fantastic achievement for him and our community. Congratulations, Nathan! #NJHockey #HighSchoolHockey #Proud
Final Girls' Basketball rankings for the state have come out! Guess who was not only ranked as number 4 in the state overall, but was the HIGHEST ranked public school in the state of New Jersey? You get one guess only...
Budget news got you thinking about administrator salaries and benefits? We understand! Transparency is key. Here's a quick look at how Hillsborough stacks up when it comes to per-pupil costs for administrator salaries and benefits:
- Statewide: Out of 701 school districts and charter schools, 639 spend MORE than Hillsborough. Only 62 spend less.
- Districts Our Size: Among districts of similar size in the state, 90 spend MORE than us, and only 9 spend less.
- Somerset County: We lead the way! Hillsborough spends LESS than any other district in the county. In fact, we spend nearly 15% less than the next closest Somerset County district.
You can fact-check the per pupil spending here: https://www.nj.gov/education/guide/2024/ind.shtml
The 2025-26 school budget presents many challenges, but understanding it is vital for our community. Every line item impacts our children's education. By reviewing the presentation from Monday night, you're empowering yourself to advocate for our students and hold those who make decisions about our funding accountable. Your informed perspective is crucial for the future of the Hillsborough Township Public Schools schools.
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