NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
2017-2018 Back to School Newsletter
Upcoming Events

The following is a list of important upcoming events:
  • August 23 - Freshman Orientation, 9:45am
  • August 23 - Activities Fair for Freshmen, 12pm
  • August 24 - School Opens for all students
  • August 28 - Class Meetings
  • August 28 - Booster Club meeting, 7pm, in faculty dining room
  • August 31 - Back to School Night, Last names A-K, 6:30 pm, main gym
  • September 1 - Lions Leadership Academy for fall athletes
  • September 4 - School Closed for Labor Day
  • September 5 - School opens for Polytech, shuttle busing begins
  • September 6 - Back to School Night, Last names L-Z, 6:30 pm, main gym
  • September 11 - Booster Club meeting, 7pm in faculty dining room
  • September 11 - PTSA meeting, 7pm in Cafeteria B
  • September 13 - Guidance's Fall College Night, 7pm in theater
  • September 20 - College Financial Planning Seminar, 7pm in theater
  • September 21 - School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
  • September 27 - College Fair, 6-8:30 pm in main gym
  • September 28 - Principal's Parent Advisory Committee meeting, 9:30am in theater

Click here for 2017-2018 District Calendar
Click here for NHHS School Events Calendar
Dr. Gregory Cottrell, Principal
Dr. Gregory Cottrell was appointed as the new Principal of North Hunterdon High School at the August Board of Education meeting. Dr. Cottrell was promoted when a vacancy became available due to Dr. Bergacs' promotion to Assistant Superintendent for the district. Filling Dr. Cottrell's Assistant Principal position is Ms. Yulee Kim.

Dr. Cottrell has 12 years of experience at North Hunterdon High School as a technology education teacher and assistant principal. Dr. Cottrell will be highlighting various school activities on this Twitter page which is @nhprincipal.

Aspen 
Log in to your parent account in Aspen to view your student's schedule and bus route information. Freshmen will receive their Aspen account information when they receive their Chromebook (see above for more information on school issued Chromebook). If you have trouble with your Aspen account, please contact our database manager, Mrs. Sherri DiMarcello at 

Chromebooks
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive their Chromebook at orientation on August 23, if they chose to take a district-issued computer. You must have filled out an agreement form in advance in Aspen prior to August 23rd.

Upperclassmen will receive their Chromebooks in Room 120 on August 24 and 25 during their PE or Health class.


Rolling Drop Block Schedule and Rotation
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
Four-Day Rotation

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)  
Bus Information
Bus route information is available in ASPEN under the Transportation tab.
The district runs activity buses that depart at 3:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Activity buses will begin on Monday, August 28th.
Shuttles to Hunterdon County Polytech will begin on the first day of classes at Polytech, Tuesday, September 5th.
To contact the Transportation Department, please call (908) 735-6811 or (908) 638-5906. 
Annual Health Forms
There are annual health forms that must be completed by parents of all students. The forms must be completed in Aspen before school opens (see in Health Forms section under Page Directory once you login.) Parents of Fall athletes should have already completed these forms with sports registration. For more information, please visit our health office website, click here.
All freshmen must submit a physical to the health office prior to the opening of school; physical must be dated within one year of entry to high school.
Food Services
Beginning this school year, cash will no longer be accepted.  In order to purchase food in the cafeterias, you will be required to have an account with MySchoolBucks. The MySchoolBucks website provides parents a convenient, easy and secure way to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. Please click here to link to the MySchoolBucks site to open an account. 

Also new this year is XPRESS pre-ordering from the cafeteria. Students or staff members can submit an order and select a time to pick-up their meal from the cafeteria.

More information including menus, pre-payment options, xpress ordering, and nutritional information can be found by visiting the school website under the "Services" tab to "Food Services" or by clicking here.
Attendance Policy
Information on the district's attendance policy, including excused vs. unexcused absences can be viewed on the Attendance website, click here.
 
Student Activities
At North Hunterdon, we believe that all youngsters 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. Please click here for the Principal's Activities letter.

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. For a listing of clubs and activities offered,  click here .
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. 
Safe Homes
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 which seeks pledges from local families who agree to host only supervised, drug and alcohol-free gatherings for teens in their homes.

Please click here for the principal's letter and pledge form which should be either mailed or faxed to the school. Our fax number is (908) 735-6447.
Back to School Nights
Back to School Nights will be held on Thursday, August 31st for last names A-K and on Wednesday, September 6th for last names L-Z.
Both programs 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. This will allow you to meet with all of your child's teachers.

Project Acceleration
North Hunterdon is pleased to announce that we are continuing to offer courses in association with Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration. Course offerings this year have been expanded to include AP Computer Science. Registration will begin on September 5 and will close on October 6. 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.

Further information concerning this program is available at the following website: http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/project-acceleration /. Any additional questions on this program can be directed to Mrs. Carol Skidmore at 908-713-4126 or cskidmore@nhvweb.net


Secure Belongings
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/Athletic Director, 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.
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 on 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. 
Athletics Department Wins Award
The NH Athletics Department recently was awarded the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAA), "Exemplary Quality Athletic Program" Award for 2016-2017. NH won the "State Athletic Program of Excellence" award in 2015-2016 but this year was recognized at the national level. Currently, 25 schools have won the NIAAA National Quality Program Award since its inception, and North Hunterdon is the first NJ High School to receive this honor! This is the most prestigious award an athletic department can be awarded in the United States. The North Hunterdon Athletic Department will receive the award at the 48th National Athletic Directors Conference and the NIAAA Annual Meeting to be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ in December.  
Mind of the Athlete
On Friday, September 1, 2017, all North Hunterdon High School fall athletes will have the opportunity to attend a presentation through the Lions Leadership Academy. Please click on the links below for the Principal’s letter and Mind of the Athlete website.

Class Rings, Caps and Gowns
A representative from Jostens will be at North Hunterdon during lunch periods on September 18 and 19 to take orders for class rings, and for caps and gowns for the Class of 2018. There will be a parent night for orders as well on September 20 at 5:30pm outside the cafeterias. More information will be emailed to parents and students.
College Fair
Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual College Fair night which will take place on September 27th beginning at 6:00 pm in the main gym. This year we expect about 200 colleges, universities, military, and technical schools to attend. This informative night will feature representatives from these institutions which can assist you in making those post graduate decisions.

Running of the Lions
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Running of the Lions coordinated by the North Hunterdon Education Foundation! This fun filled event will take place on Sunday, October 15th at Spruce Run Reservoir. Please click on the link below for more information and to register.

No Homework Days
The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District has established no homework days for the 2017-2018 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:
  • September 29-September 31 (Yom Kippur)
  • November 22-November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess)
  • December 23-January 1 (Winter Recess)
  • February 16-19 (Presidents' Weekend)
  • March 30-April 8 (Spring Recess)
Free College Financial Planning Seminar
Free College Financial Planning Seminar  

North Hunterdon Education Foundation is sponsoring this seminar, which is open to parents of students in ALL grades.

Seminar is  Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:00–8:30pm in the NHHS Theater.

Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost efficient manner—without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances. We’ll discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive! Please RSVP to  NHEF@nhhsfoundation.org .
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How Parents Can Get Involved
North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199