NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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February 2020 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- February 3: Aspen opens for spring sports registration
- February 4: Music Association Meeting, 7:00pm, Band Room
- February 6: NCAA Information Night, 7:00pm, Theater
- February 10: Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm, FDR
- February 12: PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm, Room 120
- February 14-17: No Homework Days
- February 14: President's Weekend, 11:55am Dismissal
- February 17: President's Day, NO SCHOOL
- February 19: Blood Drive, 7:30am-3pm, Main Gym
- February 19: Introduction to College Planning, 7:00pm, Theater
- February 20: Parent Advisory Committee, 9:00am, District Office Training Center
- February 26: In-Service, 11:55am Dismissal, Students Only
- February 28: Bye Bye Birdie Musical, 7:00pm, Theater
- February 29: Bye Bye Birdie Musical, 7:00pm, Theater
- March 1: Bye Bye Birdie Musical, 2:00pm, Theater
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Free English and Math SAT Prep Classes
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North Hunterdon offers free English and Math SAT prep classes taught by our teachers. The sessions run for six weeks. All classes are 3:10-5:00pm on the dates indicated below. No pre-signup required, just sign-in when you arrive on each date.
Winter Session Remaining Dates:
English Language Arts: Wednesday, January 29; Thursday, February 6; Wednesday, February 12; Tuesday, February 18 – in Room 018
Math: Thursday, January 30; Thursday, February 6; Thursday, February 13; Thursday, February 20 – in Room 207
Spring Session Dates:
English Language Arts: Wednesday, March 4; Wednesday, March 11; Wednesday, March 18; Wednesday, April 1; Wednesday, April 8; Monday, April 20 – in Room 015
Math: Monday, March 2; Monday, March 9; Monday, March 16; Thursday, March 26; Monday, March 30; Monday April 6 – in Room 151
Any questions, please see your English or Math teacher.
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January Students of the Month
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Julianne Gallina
Class of 2020
Julianne Gallina has had four memorable years at North Hunterdon. Julianne is a member of National, National Technical, Science, Social Studies, and French Honor Societies. Over the past four years, she has been involved in Key Club, French Club, MedCross Club, and the Mindfulness Club. Julianne has made varsity for the Girl’s Swim Team since her freshman year, and is currently co-captain. She is a member of HOSA through the Biomedical Sciences Academy. Julianne has had three favorite classes at North. Mrs. Simpson challenged her and made her a better writer in English class. Mr. Yocum in AP World History and Mr. Franzyshen in AP U.S. Government helped broaden her understanding of the work and its cultures. She fell in love with the subject matter in both history classes and enjoyed the class discussions. Julianne has participated in swim club since she was eight years old. She joined the JCC Bridgewater Tide as a sophomore, where she became the team’s Junior Athlete Representative for the Hours of Delegates for USA Swimming, NJ. Some of Julianne’s favorite memories at North were Relay for Life, the girls swim team winning the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex for the first time in the school’s history, and making new friends through the Biomedical Sciences Academy with Dr. Badgwell as her mentor. Next year, Julianne plans to attend Ohio State University to study International Relations as a member of the International Affairs Scholars Program.
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Zachary Ailara
Class of 2020
Zachary Ailara's favorite class at North is AP Government. Zachary loves the class because it is always changing. If a large event occurs the night before, the class takes time to talk about it the next day. Zachary feels he has learned a great deal that will be useful in the future and really enjoys the debating aspect of the class. His teachers say he is a pleasure to have in class because he is consistently contributing to class discussions and formulates fair, well researched comments.
Zachary is a member of National and Science Honor Societies. He has played soccer all four years at North and has made varsity the past three years. At the end of his senior year season, Zachary was awarded the Dale Marsh Coaches award and made first-team all-conference. His favorite memories from North all revolve around soccer. Two being, winning against Gill St. Bernards his senior year and playing Central under the lights. Outside of school, Zachary plays for a club soccer team based in Princeton. He is also an EMT working for Clinton. Next year, Zachary plans to attend either Quinnipiac, Case-Western Reserve, University of Virginia, or Wake Forest.
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January Athletes of the Month
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Rena Li
Class of 2020
Overall Fencing Team Captain, Rena Li has shown to be an excellent leader. Rena keeps the girls on task during practice and keeps everyone organized during meets. She is known to the girls as the “Team Mom”. Rena always lends a hand to help out her fellow teammates and coaches with practice and game day responsibilities. She is the epitome of a role model to underclassmen. Rena’s strongest skills in fencing are her ability to endure stress on the strip. In such an individualized team sport, to have the skill in working well under pressure is very necessary for positive results. Rena is the B strip for North’s foil squad. The team recently participated in the largest high school fencing tournament in New Jersey, called Santelli’s. The Lady Lions placed 11th overall out of 54. Rena has been fencing competitively for all four years of her high school career. She has fenced at an outside club called the Manchen Academy of Fencing where she takes private lessons and fences other high schoolers. This year, Rena finished in eighth place at the individual district tournament. Outside of fencing, Rena is a member of the ESL Buddies Club, Battle of the Books, Friends of Rachel, Med Cross, Mindfulness, and the String Ensemble at North. An interesting fact about Rena is that she enjoys watching videos about tropical birds. Next year, she plans to continue fencing in college, even if it is simply at the club level. Fencing is such an integral part of her high school career that she wants to continue the sport in college. Rena’s top choices for college are Yale University, Carnegie Mellon, and UPenn. She will be pursuing a degree in computer science and electrical engineering.
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Wesley Reinagel
Class of 2020
Basketball Captain Wesley Reinagel has been playing basketball competitively since he was five years old. Wesley’s strongest skills in playing basketball for the Lions are his ability to lead and make baskets. He has been captain of the team for the past two years. Wesley has been averaging 22.5 points per game since the start of the season. He plays the position of point guard and hopes to make 1,000 points by the end of January. Wesley also plays basketball for the New Jersey Panthers and the Hunterdon Hustle. Outside of basketball, he is a member of National Honor Society, Interact, Special Olympics, FCA, and the Jungle Club. Wesley enjoys playing golf in his free time and he aspires to be a business coach and motivational speaker. Next year, he plans on attending Florida State University or The University of Alabama. Wesley will attempt to walk onto the basketball team at either school, but will play club if he does not make the team. He plans to major in Business.
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January Department Students
of the Month
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English
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Sinjin Gepp '23 and Jacob Zengel '23
Fine Arts
: Penny Johnson '20 and Maura Kelly '20
Mathematics
: Noelle Loya '20 and Zachary Friend '20
Music
: Crystal Ade '21 and Nate Tota '22
PE/Health
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Tanner Rogers '22 and Emelin Gustafsson '21
Practical Arts
: Jill Paciga '20 and Kristin Wolf '20
Science
: Brooke Schroeck '22 and Joseph Bello '22
Social Studies
: Callie Barthelemy '20 and Ryan McKeever '20
World Language
:
Leah Kemp '23 and Nicole Mikruk '21
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January Good Citizens of the Month
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English
: David Kearsley '23 and Brady Nugent '23
Fine Arts
: Robert Gronwald '22 and Haylie Maszczak '21
Mathematics
: Shawna Herman '20 and Maura Iazzetta '20
Music
: Ryan Apgar '20 and Luca Vaarkamp '21
PE/Health
: Raymond Setaro '21 and Taylor Cox '22
Practical Arts
: Shannon Russo '21 and Victoria Volpe '21
Science
: William White '22 and Nathan Gilvey '22
Social Studies
: Rhea Kochhar '20 and Angelina Dyson '20
World Language
: Amelia McGreal '22 and Christina Vogel '20
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Top January Tweets from
Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Thanks to Clinton Township PD for bringing in their drunk driving simulator today for our students to learn about the dangers of impaired driving.
#LionPride
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Mrs. Lentine's class working on large silk paintings. These paintings will soon add some much needed color to dreary January.
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February Health Office News
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. There’s a lot you can do as a parent to prevent teen dating violence and abuse.
About 1 in 10 teens who have been on a date have also been physically abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year. One of the most important things you can do is keep the lines of communication open with your kids.
Take steps to make a difference:
- Be a role model – treat your children and others with respect.
- Start talking to your children about healthy relationships early – before they start dating.
- If you are worried about your teen, call the loveisrespect helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or text “loveis” to 22522.
Click
here
for more information on this important topic from the
"Futures without Violence" website.
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North Hunterdon Teacher and ESP of the Year
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Congratulations to the North Hunterdon High School recipients of the 2019-2020 Governor's Educator of the Year Program.
Mrs. Dina Marron (pictured above) and Mrs. Blair Rusnak-Bakewell. Mrs. Marron has worked in the Special Education Department since 2005 working first as an Special Education ESP then as a Special Education Teacher/Transition Coordinator.
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Mrs. Blair Rusnak-Bakewell has been an ESP at North since 2004. We thank them both for their dedication and commitment to our students.
Congratulations Mrs. Marron and Mrs. Rusnak-Bakewell!
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HC Vocational Educator of the Year
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Congratulations to Biomedical Sciences Academy teacher, Dr. Donna Badgwell, who was selected as Educator of the Year for the Hunterdon County Vocational School District!
Such a pleasure having Donna as part of the faculty at North Hunterdon High School where the academy is held.
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Bye Bye Birdie - Winter Musical
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A loving send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, BYE BYE BIRDIE remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss! Featuring a tuneful high-energy score (with favorites like “The Telephone Hour”, “One Last Kiss”, “Put On a Happy Face”, and “Lot of Livin’ to Do”) and a hilarious script, BIRDIE continues to thrill audiences around the world. Don’t miss your chance to see it right here at NHHS!
Performances are Friday, February 28th (7:00pm), Saturday, February 29th (7:00pm), and Sunday, March 1st (2:00pm), in the North Hunterdon High School Theatre. Tickets are $10 for senior citizens and students/children, and $15 for adults. All seating is reserved, and handicapped seating is available.
Once you have purchased your tickets online, please print and bring them with you to the performance.
Tickets are also available at the door, one hour before each show.
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Graduation Diploma Name Form
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A Google Form was emailed to each senior student on January 7, 2020. We encourage you and your senior to sit down and discuss how his/her name will appear on the diploma and announced during the graduation ceremony. Seniors need to complete the Google Form so that their name is how they want it to appear on their NHHS diploma.
The deadline to complete and submit the Google Form is Friday, February 14, 2020.
If your senior does not submit the Google Form, his/her name will appear as it is listed in Aspen.
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The 2019 Girls Cross Country team was recognized at the Board of Education meeting on January 21st for their record setting season, winning the county, conference, sectional, group, state and northeast regional championships and finishing in top 20 in nation. Amazing achievement ladies, congratulations to all!
Dr. Cottrell recognizes the team members pictured L-R: Alexandra Carlson, Chloe Gonzalez, Magdalyn Hoffman, Samantha Kehler, Alyssa Panella, and Addison Schmidt. Not pictured were Sophia Reich, Zoe Reich, and Lilian Wiegand.
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Congratulations to Danny Navarro!
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Earlier this year, we announced that North Hunterdon student Daniel Navarro would be receiving a wish through AT&T's Wish Connection program. It was revealed that Danny and his family will attend The Practical Jokers TV show in New York City AND they will be traveling to Disney's Universal Studios in May! Daniel was nominated for the wish last year by teacher Dina Marron and student Hannah Mitchell.
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Our next Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, February 19th from 7:30am - 3:00pm in the main gym. Please consider donating blood to this life saving event. Principal's letter and consent form can be found by clicking on this link
here
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On January 30th, 68 students participated in the annual American Mathematics Competition. The Mathematical Association of America's, American Mathematics Competition Program, leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem solvers. Through friendly competition, the MAA AMC program helps America's educators identify talent and foster a love of mathematics. The MAA AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.
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NCAA Information Night will be held on February 6th at 7:00pm in the theater. If your child is interested in playing sports at the college level, please attend this informative presentation.
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The 2020 Junior Prom will take place on Saturday, March 14
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at the Holiday Inn in Clinton, NJ. The evening will include dinner and dancing from 6:30pm-10:00pm. Tickets for the dance are $50 per person. Tickets need to be purchased online through the school’s ThunderTix system.
The system will open to students on Saturday, February 1
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and will remain open until Friday, February 28
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In order to purchase tickets, please see below.
- Navigate to: https://northhunterdonhighschool.thundertix.com/events/
- Select Junior Prom as the event
- Complete the Survey questions
- Complete the purchase of the ticket
- Print out the ticket
- Complete the Student Signature and the Parent/Guardian Signature on the paper ticket.
- Bring the signed ticket to the Junior Prom, along with your NHHS Student ID.
Please click on the link
here
for complete instructions on purchasing tickets and rules for attending this event.
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Rhea Kochhar '20 would like to share a letter from Columbia/NY Presbyterian Hospital thanking all for their generous donations to the Tablets for Angels fundraiser. This fundraiser buys tablets for pediatric cancer patients undergoing treatment. The tablets help patients distract from the medical treatments they are undergoing and to ease their anxiety and pain.
Note from Rhea:
Hi everyone!
Thank you all for your support and generosity with raising funds to buy tablets for Childhood Cancer patients. Enclosed is a thank you note from Columbia/NY Presbyterian Hospital. My goal is to provide a tablet to every child battling cancer. I’m kicking off Round 2, please look for new fundraisers and events! Counting on your support!
Thank you!
Rhea Kochhar
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The North Hunterdon High School Booster Club and the North Hunterdon Music Association are proud to promote a College 360 parent seminar by the local experts: Silver Oak Learning Centers, Premier College Funding and Achieve College Consulting. We are sponsoring a free, timed practice SAT for sophomores and juniors on Saturday, February 1, 2020. An all-inclusive college prep workshop for parents will be presented while students are taking the test.
Dave the Rave's Birthday Celebration will be Thursday, February 11, 2020 during half-time at the girls varsity basketball game against Hunterdon Central. The Booster Club will accept donations for the Special Olympics and we will have cupcakes at half-time. Dave will also be shooting his famous half court shots during half-time. Come out and cheer him on!!
Please continue to support our indoor snack shack during boys and girls varsity basketball games and varsity wrestling matches. We offer drinks, candy, hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels and nachos.
The Booster Club is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the 2020-2021 school year. Please email
nhhsbc@gmail.com
to volunteer. Our next meeting is Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Faculty Dining Room at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!
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Sophomore Semi-
March 21
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Beaver Brook Country Club 7:00-10:00 Save the date for this much anticipated event! The Sophomore class officers and committee are planning a fun evening that promises something for everyone. There will be a full dinner buffet, DJ with dancing, games, and round two of March Madness game to view.
Click here
for more info. Ticket sales open online Feb 3
rd
or paper forms will be available in the Athletic Office.
Support Your School!
We WANT You!
It is not too late to become a member.
ALL parents
,
students
and
staff
are welcome to join. Visit our webpage at
http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/
to signup online, or print a paper copy located under forms. We value you and want you to become a part of our school community. Show your support by becoming a member today. Let’s work together to make our school great!
We NEED You!
The board positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary are open for elections for the 2020-2021 school year. Per our bylaws, these are two year positions (subject to 2 terms). Our current Treasurer, Kathy Greene will be stepping down. Thank you for your leadership, hard work, and commitment! We have one candidate who has expressed an interest. All PTSA members are welcome to join us! If you would like to nominate a candidate, or be a candidate, please email us. Nominees will be named in the March meeting and elections will be held in our April meeting. Please consider sharing your time and energy to a worthy cause…, our school!
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Please consider volunteering to help make these events a success!
March 21 –
Sophomore Semi
- Beaver Brook Country Club 7:00-10:00
April 3 –
8
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Grade Move Up Dance
– Café B
April 20 –
Unified Banquet
-Café B
April 22 –
Senior Banquet
- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
April 24 –
Visa Spring Raffle
(Benefits PG) Drawing 1:30 PM
May 1 –
Screen on the Green
- Singley Field
May 29-
Mr. North
May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
-FDR
May 8-
Staff Appreciation Breakfast
- 7:30-10:30- FDR (Bagels, fruit, coffee, water)
June 3 –
Staff/Senior Luncheon
June 12-13 –
Project Graduation (PG)
- Starts in Café A and B then on to Freehold, NJ to iPlay America!
WANT TO SAVE MONEY?
Purchase a Lions Discount Card
and enjoy savings at over 150 (New places added!) businesses across Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties! Lots of great deals for you to enjoy from places that you frequent.
This card is good until
December 31, 2020
. Tell all your family and friends about this REUSABLE discount card! For just $20, you can begin your savings and support our school!
Click here
to purchase online or simply text LIONS to 31996.
Show your Lion Pride!
Check out the 2019-2020
Spirit Wear store
.
Click here
. There is something for everyone!
You're invited to take a Yoga break
on Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15pm! Open to Parents, Students & the Community. Mixed-Level Yoga class with instructor Lisa Perry. Classes located at the beautiful Valley Crest Farm and Preserve. $5 per participant. Bring a mat/blanket and towel. Drop-ins welcome, or to reserve a spot email
lisa@yogaatthefarm.org
Proceeds support PTSA events.
Amazon Smile
Shop by
clicking here
and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! Every time you shop this holiday season and all year long, you support your school! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click
here now
for more information on how to get started!
Join Us
The next
PTSA meeting
is on Wednesday, Feb. 12
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at 7PM in room 120! All are welcome to come see some exciting things we are planning this school year.
Stay connected
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Warm up with some music during these cold winter days.
Mark your calendars!
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Winter musical performance of
Bye Bye Birdie
– February 28, 29 & March 1
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Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast with LIVE Music! – March 7
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Marching Band in the Clinton St. Patrick’s Day Parade - March 15
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annual Prism Concert - March 26
Get your tickets for
Bye Bye Birdie
now, and look for the NHMA at each performance. Pre-orders for flowers will be taken starting in February so keep an eye out for info! We’ll also be selling concessions and Candy Grams, so bring a little extra cash to support the programs and scholarships of the Music Association… and, in turn, of our music students!
The NHMA’s annual Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser has moved to March 7
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- so save the date for a morning of LIVE music with breakfast!
Preparations have begun for the Prism concert. You won’t want to miss this amazing event ~ a combined effort of choral and instrumental talents. Avoid waiting in line on the night of the show to buy tickets. Purchase tickets online! More info to come.
Join us for our next NHMA meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
We meet at 7 PM in the band room.
www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation
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Next meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the band room.
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The North Hunterdon Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of education by funding innovative programs. The NHEF Board, comprised of parents from the North Hunterdon High School sending districts, holds monthly meetings to review foundation activities as well as to review grants submitted by teachers.
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NHEF grants in action
The first books for the media center's new Spanish language collection have arrived, with many more to come. Check them out in the NHHS Media Center.
Vote for Us
The Running of the Lions 5K & Walk fundraiser has been nominated for Hunterdon Happening Magazine's 2020 Best in Hunterdon Fundraiser! The rain did not stop the school and community support for this event!
Please visit the link and cast your vote to help this fundraiser capture the best of 2020 in Hunterdon!
In Best High School Category, please also vote for North Hunterdon High School!
College & Career Resource Center
- Parent Chat in March: College Admissions 101 – Date TBD, but come to learn from others who have “just gone through it”
- March 31 - NHHS Career Fair
- April 1 - Northern NJ National College Fair
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Board of Education Updates
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Each month, we will include key topics discussed or approved at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The Reorganization Meeting was held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 6:00pm. New Board members Kimberly Solino (representing Bethlehem Twp & Hampton) and Debra Bonomi (representing Califon & Tewksbury Twp) were sworn in. Also sworn in were re-elected Board members Thomas Roll, Roger Straight and Jessica Viotto. The Board elected Robert Kirchberger as President and Jessica Viotto as Vice President for 2020.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7:00pm. Items approved or discussed included:
- Kathryn Blew, Assistant School Business Administrator, was appointed as Acting School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Board approved consultants to assist business office during transition.
- Board accepted the final audit report for 2018-2019 fiscal year.
- Board approved the addition of a Diversity Club at both high schools (more information to be sent to students on this once advisor is hired).
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.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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