NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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2022-2023 Back to School Newsletter |
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- August 24: Freshman Orientation, 9:45am-3:10pm
- August 25: First Day of School, All Students
- August 29: Class Meetings
- August 30: Back to School Night, all grade levels, 6:30pm, Main Gym
- August 31: School Picture Days for 9-11 graders
- August 31: Shuttles to Polytech Begin, 1st day of Polytech
- September 1: School Pictures Days for 9-11 graders
- September 2: Early Dismissal, 11:55, Labor Day Weekend
- September 5: School Closed, Labor Day
- September 7: 3:15pm activity buses begin, run on Mondays and Wednesdays only
- September 21: College Fair, 6-8 pm, Main Gym
- September 26: School Closed, Rosh Hashanah, No Homework/No Pressure Day
- September 28: Fall College Night, 7-8:30 pm, Theater
- September 30: Homecoming Football Game, 7-9:30 pm, Singley Field
- October 1: Homecoming Dance, 6-10pm, NHHS
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Rolling Drop Block Schedule and Rotation |
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Times of Periods - 7:45am-2:25pm
1 7:45 - 8:40
2 8:44 - 9:39
3 9:43 -10:38
Lunch 1/NHV Block 1/Lab 10:40 11:04
Lunch 2/NHV Block 2/Lab 11:06 11:30
4 11:32 - 12:27
5 12:31 - 1:26
6 1:30 - 2:25
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Four-Day Rotation (see sample schedule below)
Day A Day B Day C Day D
1 4 3 2
2 1 4 3
3 2 1 4
Lunch 1/NHV Block 1/Science Labs
Lunch 2/NHV Block 2/Science Labs
5 8 7 6
6 5 8 7
7 6 5 8
Curriculum & Instruction Time (2:30-3:10)
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Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive their Chromebook at Orientation on August 24, 2022, if they choose to take a district-issued computer. A parent must have filled out an agreement form in advance in Aspen prior to that date.
Upperclassmen can pick up their Chromebook in the library from August 8 thru August 18 between the hours of 8:00-11:30 am and 12:30-4:00 pm. Students need to bring their school ID or a license when picking up their Chromebook. If a student does not pick up their Chromebook, they can get it during their PE or Health class or in the TRC beginning Thursday, August 25.
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Log in to your parent account in Aspen to view your student's schedule and bus route information. Freshmen Aspen and school email accounts have been created and the login information is listed in the parent Aspen account under Technology tab.
If you have trouble with your Aspen account, please contact our database manager, Mrs. Sherri DiMarcello at sdimarcello@nhvweb.net.
Students now need to access Aspen using the AASP button on the Aspen login screen; they no longer log in using username and password. It will authenticate them through their school Google account.
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Bus route information is available in ASPEN under the Transportation tab.
Shuttles to Hunterdon County Polytech campuses for half-day courses will begin on the first day of classes at Polytech, August 31.
To contact the Transportation Department, please call (908) 638-5904 or (908) 638-5906.
3:15 pm activity buses run on Monday and Wednesday – they are no longer offered on Thursday. These 3:15 pm routes are available for students and parents to view in Aspen, under Page Directory, then Transp. Routes.
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There are annual health forms that must be completed by parents of all students. The forms must be completed in Aspen before school opens (click on Page Directory, then click on Health Forms). Annual forms are the Emergency Information Form and the Over-The-Counter Medication Form, and any other specific forms that pertain to your child such as diabetes, epi-pen or inhaler.
Parents of fall athletes should have already completed the health forms with sports registration. For more information, please visit our health office website, click here.
All freshmen and new students must submit a physical to the health office prior to the opening of school; physicals must be dated within one year of entry to high school.
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The District is currently transitioning to a new cafeteria system called PaySchools, which is not yet up and running. We will be sending information about the new system soon. Until then, please use the following link to see additional items including menus, and nutritional information by visiting the Pomptonian website
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Information on the district's attendance policy, including excused vs. unexcused absences, can be viewed on the Attendance website, click here.
If your child has a medical appointment or other reason for an early dismissal, please follow the procedures for early dismissal. You must submit a request for early dismissal ahead of time, unless in case of emergency.
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At North Hunterdon, we believe that all students should be involved in extra-curricular activities. These activities may include athletic teams, clubs, publications, performing arts, government & leadership and community service. Students who become involved in extra-curricular programs will have a more rewarding and fun-filled high school career.
Students are expected to maintain good academic standing, including attendance and discipline, in order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular programs. Click on this link to access our drug testing policy in regards to participation in clubs.
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For a listing of clubs and activities offered, click here. If you have any questions about student activities, please contact Anthony Petraglia, Director of Student Activities, at apetraglia@nhvweb.net or 908-713-4199 ext. 6357.
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Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying |
Harassment, intimidation and bullying are illegal and are not tolerated at North Hunterdon High School. We are a community at North, and we expect our students to treat their classmates the way they would like to be treated. Respect for fellow students, faculty members, and the community at large is the expectation we have of our students. Any behavior in contrast to this philosophy is not acceptable, and those who intimidate, bully and/or harass others face stringent disciplinary and legal consequences. To view the NHV policy #5512 regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying, please click here. To report an incident, please click here.
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North Hunterdon High School will once again partner with Safe Communities Coalition and participate in the SAFE HOMES PROGRAM. This potentially life-saving program is a national initiative that seeks pledges from local families who agree to host only supervised, drug and alcohol-free gatherings for teens in their homes.
Please click here to sign the pledge directly from the Safe Home webpage.
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Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, August 30th for all grade 9-12 parents. There will only be one Back to School Night.
The program will begin in the main gym at 6:30 pm. Please print a copy of your student's schedule to bring with you. We will be following blocks 1-8 in order. This will allow you to meet with all of your child's teachers.
If you are unable to attend, we will be posting videos from our teachers on our website that provide an overview of their classes. You can watch those videos at any time after August 30th.
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Contacting Administration |
Periodically parents ask, "Who should I contact if an issue exists that affects my child?" Our advice is, to begin with, the teacher, coach, or advisor who is closest to the issue. Faculty and staff email addresses can be found in the staff directory. This step should always be taken prior to using other options. Click here to look up your student's guidance counselor. If however, you believe that a satisfactory response has not been rendered, click here for a list of administrators.
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Christmas City Studios will be at North Hunterdon High School on August 31 and September 1 for school picture days. Pictures will be taken during your child's Physical Education or Health class. Ordering information will be sent out closer to the picture dates.
Re-takes and make-ups will be held on October 13, 2022.
Senior portraits were taken over the summer and more dates will be added for those who missed the summer dates.
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Most students who have lost items in school did not lock up their belongings. Do not bring expensive items to school. DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS. If your locker is not working properly, see Mr. John Deutsch, Assistant Principal, for help. If your child does lose something during the school year, please have him/her look in Lost & Found, located in the attendance office.
Students can access their locker information in Aspen. They need to click on My Info top tab, then Reports, and run the NHV Student Locker Information report.
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The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District has established no homework days for the 2022-2023 school year. These days will allow students to take a mental break from school work and testing at various times during the school year. Students can use the breaks to spend more time with family and friends and enjoy their personal hobbies or activities.
Homework will not be assigned to students during the following dates:
- Rosh Hashanah (9/23-9/26)
- Yom Kippur (10/4-10/5)
- Thanksgiving Break (11/23-11/27)
- Winter Recess (12/23-1/2)
- President's weekend (2/17-2/20)
- Spring Recess (4/6-4/16)
No work should be due, and no assessments should be given on the day students return from a "No Homework/No Pressure" period.
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Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual College Fair Night, which will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, beginning at 6:00 pm in the Main Gym. Many colleges, universities, military, and technical schools will be attending. This informative night will feature representatives from these institutions who can assist you in making those postgraduate decisions. A final list of institutions attending will be shared closer to the date of fair.
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North Hunterdon is pleased to announce that we are continuing to offer courses in association with Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration. Registration will begin on September 6 and will close on October 3. Students will receive information in their Project Acceleration approved AP/Honors classes concerning registration and tuition. Please keep in mind that not all Honors and AP classes are approved Project Acceleration courses.
Project Acceleration courses are open to high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing who are capable of performing Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors coursework. Only sophomores who receive prior permission are permitted to enroll in Project Acceleration.
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On Friday, September 16, 2022, all North Hunterdon High School fall athletes will have the opportunity to view a presentation through the Lions Leadership Academy. The link to the presentation by Dr. Jarrod Spencer will be sent to all fall athletes and coaches. Please click on the links below for the Mind of the Athlete website.
Mind of the Athlete is held once during each sports season.
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Don't forget to follow Dr. Greg Cottrell on Twitter @nhprincipal
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And Follow Use on Facebook!
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How Parents Can Get Involved |
Please visit the links below to learn more about our parent organizations and how you can join.
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We are excited for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year and are looking forward to kicking off our fall sports seasons!
Do you have an athlete?? Please be sure to JOIN the North Hunterdon Booster Club!
The NHHS Booster Club supports all 35 North Hunterdon athletic teams and the countless athletes that participate annually. The Main Booster Club oversees each sport's “Umbrella Club” and supports each program by providing all administration support (Non-profit status, banking, insurance). The Booster Club welcomes & encourages all families to participate at the Main Booster Club and team level. The BC supports the athletic department with large donations (ie: scoreboards, AEDs), provides programs & events for student-athletes (ie: Student-Athlete Wellness Series), hosts events for teams, coaches and the school community, and awards over $10,000 in Senior Scholarships annually. Fundraising includes the Outdoor & Indoor Snack Shacks, Spirit Wear, and our Corporate Banner Sponsorship Program.
The $30 Family Membership covers ALL student-athletes in your family and for ALL sports played for the school year. To be eligible for a senior scholarship, your family MUST be a current member.
All families are encouraged to join and become involved! The Booster Club meets monthly with all 35 team reps to provide support, plan events, and enhance all student-athletes experiences.
BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
2-step process to join the Booster Club:
Make payment one of two ways:
Mail a check to:
North Hunterdon Booster Club
c/o NHHS Athletic Office
1445 Route 31
Annandale, NJ 08801
Thank you for your support of all our athletes!!
CALLING ALL ATHLETES! Please join us for our 1st Student Wellness Presentation of the 22/23 school year! Tuesday, August 23rd, 1:30-2:30 prior to tryouts!
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REQUIRED for FALL Athletes, ENCOURAGED for Winter & Spring Athletes!
Have a LOCAL BUSINESS? Check out our Corporate Banner Sponsorship Program (link here) online! Companies are able to sponsor a banner that will be displayed at Singley Field for the Fall & Spring seasons. Please note - all banners must be approved by the NHV BOE to ensure they align with the mission and goals of the school district. We can’t wait for you to see all the banners at the start of the fall sports season!
GREAT new spirit wear items are available for purchase at Back to School Night!
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NHEF Mission
The NHEF mission is to enhance education by funding innovative programs and experiences for all students. The NHEF provides funding for teacher grants and develops programming centered on the college application process to help students and parents.
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The NHEF proudly sponsored a new Digital Microscopes I See, You See, We All See Biology
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Lights, Camera, Action .. helping North Theatre Camp with various supplies to support the growth and learning of all that encompasses the art of Theatre Production. Updating the Alternative Learning Classroom to current 20th Century learning room conditions will provide a better privacy space for 1-on-1 learning and specialize large group education learning spaces.
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College Bound Summer Workshops:
This summer, our College Bound Workshops were well attended. The College Essay Writing workshops remained popular and booked quickly. We are proud to subsidize this workshop that helped many students get their college application essays well underway!
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Seeking Annual BUSINESS Sponsorships:
Do you own a business or work for a business that supports non-profits? Please see our Annual Sponsorship Form.
Coming together with support goes a long way! All donations are tax-deductible.
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Follow the NHEF on Facebook (@NHEdFoundation) and Twitter (@NHHS_NHEF) for announcements and tips.
Checking in with us means so much!
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Dear Music Families and Supporters,
Welcome to our 2022-2023 school year! We are so excited for the multitude of opportunities our children will have to make beautiful music this year. We are eager to support them, our fabulous music department, and to meet you, their parents, along the way as the North Hunterdon Music Association takes on another year.
Who are we and what's our purpose? The NHMA is a parent-run non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage, promote, and support music students, organizations, and programs. This comes in the form of financial and volunteer support at our many musical events throughout the school year. Some examples are: equipment moving/set up for the Marching Band, organization of receptions after music concerts, concession sales at musical events, and MORE! We also award scholarships to our music students in two forms; Senior scholarships for senior band and choir members at our end of year awards dinner and Gary Gilbert scholarships to underclassmen for summer music education purposes.
How do we do this? Throughout the year we host numerous fundraising events/activities that enable us to financially support various music department endeavors with all monies raised going back into supporting our students and music programs. We also seek volunteer support from our parents and students (service hours!) to support our success. These events may include 50/50’s, stadium seat cushion sales, flower sales, and clothing drives. One of our biggest, and easiest, fundraising methods of support is our membership drive.
There really is something for everyone! Even if you only have five minutes to spare, we’ll be grateful for any help you can give us!
How do you join? Joining the NHMA is easy! Our online sign-up is eco-friendly and quick! You have the option to pay the membership fee online with Paypal or credit card (convenience fee applies) OR by check through postal mail, directions for payment appear after you sign up for membership. Our membership is our strength and the more members we have, the better we can support our gifted and hardworking students.
To become a member, please visit our website: https://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation/. If you are unable to complete the form online, please contact our membership coordinator, Jen Fasciano at jfasciano731@yahoo.com for further assistance.
We hope you consider joining our terrific group! In supporting the NHMA you’ll meet other music families, connect with the music faculty at North, and help us make a difference in your child’s music education experience.
I look forward to seeing you at our monthly meetings. Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 13th at 7 pm. Location TBD. Please check the NHMA website for more information including future meeting dates. Please, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or comments at laura.meccom@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Laura Lipinski, President, NHMA
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NHHS Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) is a non-profit, diverse group that works cohesively to benefit ALL students in every grade level. We encourage and offer volunteer and leadership opportunities to students; sponsor many school-wide activities for staff and students alike, and raise funds to support long-standing traditions and scholarships. All are welcome to be a part of our North community.
Be In The Know…
Become a member! - Parents, students, and staff are invited to become members of the PTSA. We will activate our online membership soon, but you can visit our webpage for more information:
We will also be at Back to School Night! Visit our table and sign up to become a member or learn more.
Also, look out for information for our first meeting and get involved. Meeting details will be sent out shortly after the school year starts.
We have an exciting year planned! We hope you will join us!
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Stay connected
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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