North Hunterdon High School
Annandale, NJ
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- April 2: End of 3rd Marking Period
- April 2: 11:55 Dismissal, Spring Recess
- April 3-12: Spring Recess, No Homework, No Pressure Days
- April 23: PAC Meeting, 9 am
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Student Highlights
Leading the Pride!
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March Students of the Month
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BENJAMIN ADAMO
CLASS OF 2026
Senior, Benjamin Adamo will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology next year where he will major in Chemical Biology. He plans on attending their five year master’s program. Benjamin’s favorite classes at North Hunterdon were Organic Chemistry and AP Language. Organic Chemistry was difficult, but in a rewarding way. All the labs were helpful in learning how things were made. For example, the class used steam distillation to create essential oils and used saponification of olive oil to create soap. Benjamin also enjoyed drawing the structure of organic chemicals. He had a great time in the class no matter who he worked with in his lab group. Benjamin is involved in cross-country, winter track, spring track, Science Honor Society, Special Olympics, and the FCA Club. Outside of school he has a part-time job at Jen’s Happy Pets where he pet-sits. Benjamin’s favorite memories from attending North were sitting with friends and showing school spirit at pep rallies, waking up early to get to a crisp-autumn weathered cross-country race, seeing his teammates do well and cheering them on as they got a PR (personal record), and laughing with his friends at his terrible school photos. Benjamin says his experience at North contained more cast members than any high school movie. It contained late nights grinding out homework, late nights hanging out with friends, late nights running with the team, but most importantly late nights he will never forget.
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KATHERINE O'SULLIVAN
CLASS OF 2026
Senior, Katherine O’Sullivan has had an excellent four years at North. Katherine is a member of National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Thespian Honor Society, which she is the treasurer of. She has also done volunteer work as a member of Key Club. Katherine’s favorite volunteer work she is involved in is set building for the school’s plays and musicals. She has been doing set building since freshman year and has made many friends through it. Katherine is a member of stage crew for NHTO. She has been doing stage crew since freshman year and has participated in Les Miserable, Harvey, Freaky Friday, Play On!, Mamma Mia, 67 Cinderellas, and Shrek. She is the Assistant Stage Manager and Lord of the Flies, where she moves backdrops and set pieces up and down. Katherine’s favorite classes at North Hunterdon were Honors Algebra 2, AP Chemistry, and Digital Media 3. Algebra 2 was a challenging class but Mrs. Luick made it very fun, especially during the end of year Hawaiian party. AP Chemistry challenged Katherine the most, but Mrs. Plaxe is an amazing teacher who made the class fun. Digital Media was a class where she was able to let out her creativity and where Mr. Maxwell pushed her to think outside of the box when making videos. Katherine says her experience at North has been challenging but also rewarding. Through her time at North, she has been given opportunities she would not have been able to have anywhere else and has been able to make lasting friendships. Katherine says her favorite memories these past four years are being backstage during the musicals with her friends lip syncing or dancing to the songs. Her most recent favorite memory is going to see her first Broadway show, The Outsiders, with her friends on the Thespian Broadway trip. Katherine loves to read in her free time and plans on majoring in Engineering in college next year.
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March Athletes of the Month
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TANNER FIORE
CLASS OF 2026
Senior, Tanner Fiore is a two-year member of the varsity basketball team at North Hunterdon. Tanner is a full-time starter who was an integral part of the team at both ends of the floor and as a leader. Because of Tanner’s efforts, he earned the team’s Defensive MVP Award and was named to the Skyland Conference Honorable Mention Team. Some of Tanner’s strongest skills are his court vision, defense, and ability to make plays for his teammates. Recently, the team competed in the NJSIA Group 3 State tournament. Tanner had his personal record for most points scored in a season this year, and also led the team in assists and blocks. He has played basketball competitively since second grade and up until his freshman year, he competed in AAU basketball. Tanner enjoys thinking and learning about basketball so much he is considering becoming a coach when he is older. Next year, Tanner plans to continue playing basketball at a rec or club level in college. He is currently undecided for where he will attend college, but plans to major in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Tanner says his experience at North has helped him grow both as an athlete and as a person. North taught him the importance of hard work, teamwork, and leadership.
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LOUIS PATRICK PALMA
CLASS OF 2026
Senior, Patrick Palma has been a steadfast performer on North’s Indoor Track 4x800 meter relay team. This past season, the Lions qualified for and competed in a number of elite meets such as The Millrose Games, New Balance Nationals, and the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, in which they placed 4th. On an individual level, Patrick qualified for the NJ Group 3 State Meet in the 1600 meter run. Patrick’s strongest skill in the sport is staying focused in races and keeping the team motivated. He is a distance runner focusing mostly on the Mile and 4x800 relay. Patrick has been running since he was in fifth grade. He was a member of the cross country team at his middle school and has been running road races since he was in elementary school. Outside of running, Patrick is a member of the National Honor Society and Peer leadership. He says North has given him an opportunity to meet his closest friends and attending this school has given him some great memories. Next year, Patrick will continue to run cross country and track in college. He is currently committed to run at Rowan University. Patrick will be majoring in Music Industry with a focus on Music Business to become a producer, sound engineer, or record label owner.
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March Department Students
of the Month
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English: PJ Muir '27 and Ana Huang '27
Fine Arts: Giovanna Miseo '26 and MyAsia Wilson '26
Mathematics: Ainsley McKay '29 and Sravina Ravinder '27
Music: Naomi Osabu '28 and Casey Frasca '26
PE/Health: Owen Latzke '27 and Kate Bowers '27
Practical Arts: Connor McQuilken '28 and Ryan Reed '27
Science: Erin McCool '26 and Kingsley Yu '29
Social Studies: Christian Medrano '27 and Eamon Treanor '27
World Language: JunHao Lin '29 and Jack Hornby '27
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March Good Citizens
of the Month
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English: Evan Santoiemma '27 and Lucy Harris '27
Fine Arts: Kiera Scott '27 and Sophia Randall '26
Mathematics: Anthony Forton '28 and Cole O'Keefe '28
Music: Esther Cano Gonzalez '29 and Caitlyn Patton '28
PE/Health: Mia Beneducci '26 and Butch Baumgarten '28
Practical Arts: Elias Wysong '26 and Lucy Sklar '26
Science: Andrew Alfano '26 and John Meyer '29
Social Studies: Evan Angeles '27 and Rowdy Stein '27
World Language: Cristian Getter '28 and Caylee Smith '27
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NHHS News and Updates
from Lion Pride
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Top March Posts from Dr. Cottrell @nhprincipal
| | Spike For A Cure raised over $25,000 to support the Jason P. Schaible Memorial Fund!!! The fund's mission is to provide non-medical support services to families of pediatric oncology patients. #LionPride | | Congrats to the North Hunterdon Jazz Ensemble. They attended the 14th Annual Jazz Band Semifinal Showcase at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Our musicians secured a prestigious “Silver” Excellent rating in a high-caliber competition hosted by ArtsQuest and Moravian University. #LionPride | | |
Congrats to the cast & crew of Shrek The Musical.
Between the Music Mt Theatre Conference & Bucks County Student Theater Festival, NHHS was awarded:
Best Production, Best Male Lead (Max Sklar), Best Spotlight Performance, Best Dynamic Duo (Max & Jianna), and several other awards! #LionPride
| | Congratulations to Benjamin Adamo and Katherine O'Sullivan for being named Students of the Month and Tanner Fiore and Louis Palma for being named Athletes of the Month. #LionPride | | The NHHS staff held its first "Friendly Feud" this week. Thanks to everyone that supported and attended this fun team-building event! #LionPride | | Congrats to the NH Music Staff & Students on a wonderful performance of the 22nd Annual Prism Concert. We are lucky to have such talented music students who performed in large ensembles, chamber groups, and solo acts. Thanks to the NHMA for sponsoring this amazing event! #LionPride | | |
Health Office News
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol is the most used substance by youth and adults in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health’s 2020 Monitoring the Future Survey, 55.3% of high school seniors used alcohol in the past year. Results of the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), demonstrated that 85.6 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime; 69.5 percent reported that they drank in the past year; 54.9 percent reported that they drank in the past month. In 2019, 25.8 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month; 6.3 percent reported that they engaged in heavy alcohol use in the past month. Alcohol is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. About 95,000 Americans die from alcohol-related causes each year.
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North Hunterdon will be hosting a Career Fair on April 16th from 11:30-1:30 in the main gym. All sophomores will attend during period 4, and all juniors will attend period 5. Students should come prepared with questions and to think about their career aspirations. We sincerely thank all the volunteers who are coming to share their career experiences with our students.
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Student & Staff Accolades & Accomplishments
Hear us ROAR!
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This year, we had several students participate in the 2026 New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) Courtroom Artist Competition, and North came out as the winners!
Competing against 133 entries from 35 schools statewide, our students demonstrated incredible skill in capturing the fast-paced drama of the legal system. This interactive experience challenges students to sharpen their analytical and artistic talents.
Join us in celebrating our Lion Pride talented winners:
1st Place: Ava Van Inwegen
3rd Place: Ivy Sorhage
Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Spann
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
| | 1st Place: Ava Van Inwegen | | | | Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Spann | | Hunterdon Medical Center Field Trip! | | |
On March 5, the North Hunterdon Anatomy Program visited Hunterdon Health for a day focused on exploring careers in medicine. The experience was designed to give NHHS students a firsthand look at the many professional pathways within the medical field.
| | | Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to interact with a wide range of medical professionals, including nurses, physicians, laboratory technicians, paramedics, and mortuary workers. They also toured several key areas of the hospital, including the MICU, Emergency Department, blood laboratory, culture lab, and more. These behind-the-scenes experiences gave students a deeper understanding of how different departments work together to provide patient care. The hands-on activities and meaningful conversations with medical professionals made the day both engaging and inspiring for the students. | | |
Thanks to our girls' volleyball program, especially student leaders Keegan Hissner and Kat Wolf, for organizing and running this year's Spike for a Cure. $25,000 was raised for the Jason P. Schaible Foundation on March 11th!
Over 700 students participated in a day filled with competitive and non-competitive volleyball, costumes, and fun!
| | | North Hunterdon High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Hope Kiehl has been named a 2026 Distinguished Graduate by Western Governors University. The recognition honors alumni who are making meaningful contributions in their professions and communities. At North Hunterdon, Ms. Kiehl teaches life skills courses that prepare students for independent living. She also leads the statewide initiative, Leading a Lifetime of Life Skills, partnering with organizations such as Best Buddies and the Girl Scouts to provide hands-on workshops that teach practical life skills to young people across New Jersey. | | | | | |
Congratulations to NHHS senior Teresa Pettorsson, who was recognized on March 4 as an Unsung Hero by the Hunterdon County School Boards Association!
Sometimes, heroes and heroines walk among us, and we don’t even know who they are. They can make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities even though they are often overlooked under traditional student recognition guidelines. Unsung heroes and heroines can be people who make their school a better place because of their warm personality, their empathy, and concern for others. Tess encompasses all these traits, and we are excited that she was honored with this recognition!
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North Hunterdon would like to thank a local Hunterdon County business for the generous donation of a brand new 10x15-foot American Flag and a new POW flag. Baker Construction, owned by Don Baker and his sons Jordan and Gregory have been serving our community for over 40 years.
Recently, Don noticed that the flag we had flying on our 60-foot flagpole was not the correct size for such a tall pole and brought over a new one.
We are grateful to Baker Construction for their generosity and long-standing commitment to our community, and for helping to make North Hunterdon an even prouder place for our students and staff.
| | Congratulations to the cast and crew of Shrek The Musical! Audience members of all ages enjoyed sold out preformances. Bravo to everyone involved in making this magic happen! | | |
Please enjoy some drawings from Mrs. Lentine's Color & Design I/II class.
“Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it ot hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art" - Andy Warhol
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School Organization News
Members of the Pride
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Get Involved
Please visit the links below to learn more about our parent organizations and how you can join.
Join our Pride!
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Welcome Spring with the PTSA: Plant the Seeds for a Great 2026-2027 School Year!
Our next virtual meeting is set for April 1st from 7–8 PM. Come cultivate connections and join us as we discuss the exciting projects ahead!
https://calendar.app.google/b8upWc7HudZuCiSs8
Project Graduation at Funplex – Mount Laurel
As this season of rapid growth leads to new milestones, let's ensure our graduating seniors have a truly memorable send-off. Project Graduation is a highly anticipated, fully supervised event—an interactive night of rides, games, food, and entertainment where students can celebrate this major milestone together in a safe and engaging environment. Senior parents, please note: Use the Google link below to access registration and payment information: https://forms.gle/5hTxPJubXe59uc9S9
We invite all families to help make this special by contributing in one of the following ways:
- Monetary donations to help offset event costs and keep the night accessible for all students
- Raffle prize donations to add excitement and fun throughout the evening
Every contribution, large or small, helps cultivate an unforgettable experience for our seniors. Please contact Lynne French at lynnefrench@gmail.com with any questions.
Keep an eye out for details on Senior lawn signs and the graduation luncheon.
Join the PTSA - Be a part of our blossoming school community!
Joining the PTSA is the most powerful way to nurture support for our students, staff, and families. Our PTSA funds vital programs and initiatives all year long, including student enrichment, staff appreciation, special events like Project Graduation, and more recently the decorations for the Sophomore semi-formal. Also, look for details on our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week! We can't wait to celebrate the NHHS staff! Your active involvement truly makes a difference in our school community.
And speaking of community: look for the PTSA table at the upcoming Clinton Township Community Day on April 25th, 12–4 PM at Bundt Park.
Membership is open to everyone—parents, guardians, students, teachers, and staff. Participation is flexible; whether you choose to volunteer at events, share your ideas, or simply support our mission through membership, your contribution helps strengthen connections and foster school pride.
Thank you for your continued support as we head into this exciting spring season, and we look forward to a great rest of the school year together!
If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, please contact us using the email listed below or access membership details by scanning the QR code. We would love to welcome you and have you join our PTSA community!
Email: northhunterdonptsa@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/
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Thank you for your continued support!
Your PTSA Officers and Committee Chairs:
Kimberly Rogan, Erin Roop, Melissa Stowers, Liddy Arnold
Lynne French, Vanessa O’Keefe, Erin Palma
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PRISM was an outstanding concert.
The PRISM Concert is the only time all ensembles are together to perform a seamless montage of music!
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Show Choir took home a GOLD ranking at the 34th Roxbury Invitational!!
CJMEA Region II Festival Competitions Results
Orchestra received a Bronze Rating and Concert Band received a Silver Rating
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North Jazz received an Excellent Rating at the SteelStacks Jazz Festival
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Registration is NOW Open to be a Golden Lion
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FAQs Page Link
APRIL Fundraisers
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NHEF Grants in Action - to the students touring Monmouth U. on April 15th, enjoy the visit!
Harpers Table Fundraiser - Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser on March 25!
Junior and Senior Families - Summer College Workshops
The NHEF is pleased to once again bring you workshops that will help you and your students navigate the college admissions process. All workshops will take place at North Hunterdon HS Cafeteria.
SCOIR Workshops - Demonstration and Hands on Learning (Parents and Students)
School Counselor, David Raupp will demonstrate college search and career tools.
★ June 16 (7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.)
★ August 18 (7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.)
Navigating the College Process: A Road Map (Parents and Students)
School Counselor, David Raupp, will provide a road map and timeline for the college admission process.
★ June 18 (7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
★ August 20 (7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
To Register click here: NHEF College Bound Applications: Free Workshops
College Bound - Essay Writing Workshops (June and July)
North Hunterdon High School English teachers, Ms. Carr, Ms. Cavo and Ms. Miller will provide students with the opportunity to develop a working draft of their college application essay. Students can register for one of six sessions offered. They meet daily for 2.5 hours.
Classes will be 5 days unless a particular class has less than 6 students. For classes with less than 6 students, the same material will be covered but they will finish one day early, on Thursday.
Classes will be capped at 12 students. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Workshop Fee: $160.00
★ June 22-June 26 (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
★ June 22-June 26 (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
★ July 13-July 17 (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
★ July 13-July 17 (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
★ July 27- July 31st (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
★ July 27- July 31st (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Workshops are partially subsidized by NHEF
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WE Need Your Help!
If you can spare about one hour a month to attend a meeting and collaborate with other members and high school staff, we would love to have you join us. The Education Foundation is dedicated to giving back, with 100% of our efforts supporting the teachers and students of North Hunterdon High School. Through your support, the NHEF helps fund a wide range of impactful programs and resources, including:
College Trips; Driving Simulator; College Writing Essay Writing Support; Scholarships; Graduation VIP Package Raffle; AI-Enhanced CNC Milling Machine; Math Escape Rooms; Computer Controlled Machining and Engineering Designing; Lion Pride Swag; Stability Balls and Standing Desks; World Language Books; Project Graduation Bus and many more grants!
We are currently losing three valued members and are looking for new volunteers to help continue this important work. This commitment is not a heavy lift, but the impact on our teachers and students is tremendous. So grab a friend and consider volunteering with us! Please sign-up, scan the QR code below to learn more or reach out to Elena Koretzky at 908-310-6439 or ekoretzky@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support,
North Hunterdon Education Foundation
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Winter sports are officially in the books, and we’re so proud of the many successes our Lions achieved. As spring arrives, we turn our attention to the final sports season of the year! Best of luck to all of our spring athletes as they chase greatness—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
Stay up to date with schedules (even through those April showers) by checking out the North Hunterdon High School Sports Schedule. Let’s Go North!!
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Boys Basketball
The Boys Basketball team celebrated their seniors and a great season at their banquet.
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Boys Wrestling
North Hunterdon Boys Wrestling had 7 NJSIAA State Wrestling Qualifiers and 1 State Place winner, with Cayden Wadle taking 8th place in an extremely tough tournament.
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Boys Baseball
Welcome to the 2026 North Hunterdon Baseball Season! The players (top: Varsity; bottom left: JV; bottom right: Freshman) have been working hard, practicing and scrimmaging in preparation for the official start of the season. Come on out and support the team! We are all looking forward to an awesome season. Good luck to Lions Baseball! GO NORTH!! ROAR!!
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Softball
The North Hunterdon Softball season is underway, and players have been working hard at practice and in scrimmages. The first game is Wednesday, April 1, with both Varsity and JV taking on Bernards High School at home. Come out and support our team!
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Boys Lacrosse
The boys enjoyed pre-season training at Branchburg to help everyone prepare for the start of the 2026 Season. Along with team bonding, our annual Dodgeball Tournament and Team Dinner kicked off the start of the season!
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Girls Wrestling
Girls Wrestling season ended with two girls, Autumn Connolly and Stella Frigiola, qualifying for the NJ State Individual Tournament. After three days of competition, Stella Frigiola finished as a state medalist, taking 6th place. Congratulations, athletes and coaches, on a great year!
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Cheerleading
North Cheer traveled to Monroe Township on March 7th to compete for a state title. These athletes gave it their all and finished second with an outstanding performance! Congratulations to all the athletes for an incredible season!
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Boys Winter Track
March was an exciting month with the State Championships and the National meets for the boys' track and field athletes! Our 4x800m relay team of Ben Adamo, Eric Beswick, Cole Kober and Patrick Palma finished in 4th place in the state! Ian Hansen threw shot put at the Nike Nationals meet in NY, while Ben, Eric, Cole, Patrick and Evan Schmidt competed in the 4x800 and 4xmile at New Balance Nationals in Boston the same weekend! The spring season kicked off with North's first invitational throws meet at home. Special thanks to the Kappus Family, Kappus Landscaping & the Hansen Family for their generous donation of our new Throwing Circle!
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Girls Winter Track
As the Girls Winter Track team came to an end, with Spring Track starting, the team sent their 4x800 team of Emily Scott, Kelly Shanklin, Aubrie Reisner, and Sophie Nash, 4x200 team of Alexia Tsourides, Chidera Emeaso, Leana Angeles, and Aubrie Reisner, and Freshman Aubrie Reisner in both the 60m and 400m to Nationals! As Spring Track began, the girls competed at the Skylands Conference Relays, bringing home many medals in the cold early season. The Lady Lions will continue to progress through their season as the Summit Relays approach next week. Go North!
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Each month, we will include key topics discussed or approved at the most recent Board of Education meeting. Meetings are livestreamed and you can find the link on the district website prior to each meeting date. Please click here to view agendas, recordings and minutes.
The Board of Education held a Working Session on Tuesday, March 17th at 7 pm, and the Adopt Preliminary Budget and Regular BOE Meeting on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 pm. The following topics were approved or discussed at the meetings:
- The BOE approved the Preliminary Budget.
- The BOE approved standard action items regarding finance and policies.
The next Working Meeting will be on April 21st at 7 pm, and the next Annual Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting will be on April 28th at 7 pm in the District Administrative Office.
For more information on Board meetings and agendas, please visit the district website at www.nhvweb.net and click on the District & BOE Services menu tab.
Current Legal Notices can be found on our website.
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