NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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December 2022 E-Newsletter |
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- December 1: World Language Honor Society Inductions, 6:30pm
- December 8: Winter Concert I, 7:00pm, Theater
- December 9: 2nd Marking Period Midpoint
- December 14: Principal's Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm, Media Center (Library)
- December 15: Early Dismissal for Students, 11:55am, Staff In-Service day
- December 15: Winter Concert II, 7:00 pm, Theater
- December 23: Early Dismissal, 11:55am
- December 26-January 2: Winter Recess, School Closed
- January 3: School Reopens
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November Students of the Month |
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Anabelle Thompson
Class of 2023
Senior Anabelle Thompson is a member of the Science National Honor Society and Social Studies National Honor Society. Anabelle’s favorite class at North Hunterdon is AP World History. This class is her favorite because she learned a lot from the class and was interested in everything that was taught. There wasn't a topic in the class that she found boring or tedious to learn, which made the class enjoyable. Anabelle student-coached lacrosse her first few years of high school, currently volunteers at a summer school program for elementary students over the summer, and is a manager at Rita's Italian Ice. She is currently applying to Ohio State University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Northwestern University, where she plans to major in either Biology or Neuroscience. Anabelle’s favorite memories from North are doing labs in Ms. Yurgel's physics class during her junior year. She says her experience at North Hunterdon has been surprising. Coming from a very small middle school, Anabelle was always very intimidated about going to a big high school. But since coming to North, she has learned that it is not scary at all. She has been able to meet lots of new people, including teachers, that have made an impact on her.
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Audrey Turner
Class of 2023
Senior Audrey Turner’s favorite classes at North Hunterdon are AP World History and Human Anatomy. Mr. Yocum’s lecture style made learning about world history feel like listening to an epic story. Anatomy brought a whole new meaning to hands-on learning when dissecting a cat with her lab group. Audrey is a member of National Honor Society and is a member of the MedCross club. She has been working at Jersey Mikes since December 2020, putting in 30+ hours per week and was promoted earlier this month after she turned 18. Next year, Audrey plans on majoring in Pharmacy in college. She has applied to seven universities early action, all out of state: OSU, Pitt, WVU, Duquesne, UConn, URI, UMD. Audrey was accepted to WVU and Duquesne, and is currently waiting for the rest of the schools to get back to her before she can make a final decision. Audrey’s favorite memories from North come from her science labs. Whether it was Physics, Biomed, Anatomy, Chemistry, or Biology, she and her friends always managed to have fun during the lab blocks. Especially during AP Chemistry, which was one of the most difficult classes she has ever taken. Audrey enjoys looking back now to performing labs, and laughs about the late nights she had stayed up to write the lab reports that followed. While in the moment, she did not find it funny, it is now an experience that she has grown from. In a few sentences, Audrey would say that high school has been very impactful because of the people at North. The teachers that she had the opportunity to learn from have not only challenged her, but also helped her make the most of her time in high school. No matter how stressed or overwhelmed Audrey may feel at times, she knows she has people that will be around for her, even long after graduation.
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November Athletes of the Month |
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Emma Murry
Class of 2023
Senior Emma Murry plays volleyball all year round for both the Lions and a national club team at Central Jersey Volleyball Academy. Emma’s strongest skills as an outside hitter are hitting and serve-receive. She is this year’s team captain, where she encourages positivity and working together as a team. Last year, the team won their conference, county, sectional, and state titles. This year, they won county and sectionals. The team ended with the record 18-10 and Emma led her team in kills. Emma grew up playing almost a dozen sports. She started playing volleyball in middle school for Franklin Township and started playing competitively in eighth grade when she accepted a spot on the 14s national team at CJVA. Emma has been coaching volleyball for over two years and enjoys working with kids. Her love for coaching started by being a camp counselor for the North Hunterdon Junior Lions middle school camps and clinics that take place over the summer. Last year, Emma started as a volunteer coach at CJVA, where she taught basic skills and sportsmanship. She is now a head coach for her own team and coaches a youth league at the club. Outside of volleyball, Emma is the Treasurer for the Class of 2023 as well as the Secretary of National Honor Society. She is currently in the process of getting a newspaper club Board approved with the intention of it becoming a class for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. She is also involved in Key Club and Interact Club. Next year, Emma hopes to attend a California State school, with her top choices being University of California San Diego and University of California Santa Barbara. She plans on majoring in Biology with the intention of attending medical school in the future. For this reason, Emma will be continuing to play volleyball in college, but only on a club team. Emma calls her four years at North, “Amazing”. Not only is the school academically competitive, granting its students numerous opportunities to succeed, but she has also made friends and memories at North that will last a lifetime.
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Alexander Uryniak
Class of 2023
Senior Alexander Uryniak started playing football with the Hunterdon Huskies when he was seven years old. Alexander loved playing football at such a young age and has stuck with the sport ever since. His strongest skill on the field is pushing through adversity. Alexander plays running back and linebacker for the Lions, where he leads the state in tackles. Earlier this season, the team won the sectional championships and was looking to become the Group IV state champions. Besides playing football at North, Alexander is a wrestler and played varsity lacrosse until his sophomore year. Next year, Alexander plans to wrestle in college at the highest level. He plans on attending Columbia University, where he will wrestle and major in Biology or Exercise Science. In his free time, Alexander likes to play video games and lift weights. He says his years at North Hunterdon have helped him become a better student, a better athlete, and helped him overcome adversity.
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November Department Students
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English: Christopher York '24 and Kaylee Clavijo '24
Fine Arts: Hannah Treanor '23 and Shannon Lacey '24
Mathematics: Phoebe Lingerfield '26 and Shaun Gagliano '25
Music: Ryan Walsh '23 and Avery Wrba '23
PE/Health: Mari-Jane Charles '24 and Brady Nugent '23
Practical Arts: Julie Sondhi '25 and Gregory Rayl '23
Science: Sanjana Mandadi '25 and Jacob Zengel '23
Social Studies: Gracie Uccardi '25 and Trey Weaver '25
World Language: Samantha Tomko '25 and Jacob Derwid '24
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November Good Citizens of the Month |
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English: Lauren Vitti '24 and Tansen Patel-Bose '24
Fine Arts: Owen Dandeo '26
Mathematics: Emily Yun '26 and Miles Burns '24
Music: Ian Peverley '25 and Lillian Fasciano '24
PE/Health: Tyler Brittain '25 and Nina Hagan '24
Practical Arts: Ava Vellanti '25 and Miranda Abarca '25
Science: Valerie Yakely '24 and Pranay Bulusu '26
Social Studies: Bryan Pflugfelder '26 and Riley Conaty '25
World Language: Nadia Woods '26 and Justus French '23
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Top November Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Thanks to Mrs. Rigby for making today's Lion Pride announcement. Her message focused on spreading kindness and helping others. #LionPride
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The Patriotic Youth Club and Model UN hosted a very successful Socks for Soldiers drive. They collected 534 socks for homeless veterans! #LionPride
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Thank you to the @NHHS_NHEF for sponsoring a college visit to The College of NJ. It provided a great opportunity for students to visit a college campus. #LionPride
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Congratulations to Anabelle Thompson & Audrey Turner for being named Students of the Month and Emma Murry & Alexander Uryniak for being named Athletes of the Month. #LionPride
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The NHHS Key Club and Student Council collected 1200 lbs of food during our Thanksgiving Food Drive! It was sorted and packed up for some of our North Hunterdon Voorhees District families. #LionPride
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Handwashing is the best way to prevent infections and ward off sickness. The basic act of washing your hands often is important in keeping healthy and preventing the spread of germs, which is an important reminder as we enter the typical flu season. Please click here to read about the importance of keeping your hands clean.
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Thank you to the voters in the district's 12 municipalities for voting to approve the bond referendum question that was on the November 8th election ballot! The referendum was passed by a majority in all 12 municipalities.
Projects in the referendum will begin in the summer of 2023. We will keep you updated on their progress.
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North Hunterdon High School's annual tradition of the Winter Concerts returns!
The concerts start at 7:00 pm in the high school's theater and are free to attend.
December 8, 2022 - Winter Concert 1 will feature the Freshmen Choir, Madrigals Choir, Show Choir, String Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.
December 15, 2022 - Winter Concert 2 will feature Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Future Lions & Friends, & Concert Band.
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Congratulations to Rohit Reddy Mandadi, a 12th grader who is part of the Hunterdon County Biomedical Sciences Academy. Rohit spent two weeks this past July at Waksman Institute Summer Experience, learning about and contributing to an authentic research project in molecular biology and bioinformatics. The research project focused on DNA sequence analyses of genes from the duckweed plant, Landolita punctate. The analyses conducted by Rohit lead to five publications, which can now be used by scientists worldwide!
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Thank you to all who participated in the annual Blood Drive, which was held on November 22rd. We collected 395 pints of blood. Great job, North!
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Board of Education Student Recognition- November |
On Tuesday, November 22, at the Board of Education meeting, North Hunterdon student Jackie Dougherty was recognized for her outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community service. Jackie gives up her study halls and lunches to be a peer leader and help other students. Keep up the great work, Jackie! |
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2022 -2023 Regis Yearbook & Senior Ads - On Sale Now |
You can now pre-order the 2022-2023 Regis Yearbook! Place your order through link the below by December 23rd to avoid the price increase. Pre-order will guarantee your child has a yearbook as only a limited amount of copies will be for sale at the end of the school year.
Attention Senior parents - Celebrate your senior by placing an ad in the yearbook! Ads can also be purchased through link below.
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Congratulations to Justin Verlin, who achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout. A senior at North Hunterdon High School, Justin is a member of Troop 200. For his Eagle project, Justin designed and organized a team of a dozen volunteers to build a fence around a newly created community garden in Lebanon Borough. In total, 130 hours were spent on the project. “I’m happy that this fence will protect the plants that will be grown in this community garden,” explains Justin. “My hope is that working in the garden to grow healthy foods will build a stronger sense of community for everyone involved.” “I’m really proud of this accomplishment,” he states. “I’m the first Eagle Scout in my family. I’m looking forward to helping my brothers Sean and Max as they continue their scouting journeys, and hopefully, one day, I’ll be helping them achieve their Eagle rank.”
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Congratulations to Philip Mathew, who participated in the NAfME All-National Honor Ensemble (ANHE) in November in National Harbor, Maryland. The Ensemble represented the top performing High School musicians in the US and met under the leadership of top conductors in the music field. |
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"My experience participating in this ensemble was amazing. Along with the tremendous knowledge I learned, I was also able to meet people from all over the nation, which I know will help me in the future. Most importantly, though, this experience allowed me to further my passion for music and further my proficiency in my craft."
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As we wrap up our Fall athletic seasons, we have had a lot of successes to celebrate! Congratulations to all of our Fall athletes on your amazing accomplishments!
Field Hockey had a phenomenal season! They are back to back H/W/S Champions with an overtime win. Back to back Sectional Champions. Back to back State Champions with an unbelievable overtime win! The JV team also had a great season with a 10-2 record. Congratulations to North Field Hockey on an incredible season!!
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Boys Cross Country wrapped up another successful season with a 2nd place finish in the Group 3 State Championship Race & 9th place at the NJ State at Meet of Champions. Congratulations to Boys Cross Country!
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It has been a very busy Championship season for the Girls' Cross Country Team! The entire team of girls has spent months building each other up, supporting and caring for each other and having fun cheering each other on. They are a special group of Lady Lions! They would like to thank all their coaches for their relentless dedication to them individually and as a team. Can’t wait to see what next season brings!
The team brought home the 8th straight North Hunterdon girls North 2 Group 3 Sectional Championship title with a first place win! This is the 24th win in school history for the girls. Junior Cassidy Roop took the individual title for the 2nd straight year!
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L to R: Fr Kelly Shanklin, Jr Aubrey Carlson, Jr Saralyn Frederick, Sr Paige Boyce, Jr Peyton Lewis, Fr Maura Green, Jr Cassidy Roop |
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Jr Cassidy Roop – 1st Place Sectional Win! |
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The team placed 2nd in the NJ Group 3 Championship race at Holmdel Park! They qualified for the NJ State Meet of Champions race. The team ran the 5th fastest average time of all group’s races. Junior Cassidy Roop placed 3rd overall. |
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L to R: Jr Aubrey Carlson, Sr. Paige Boyce, Jr Saralyn Frederick, Jr Cassidy Roop, Fr Kelly Shanklin, Fr Maura Green, Jr. Leah Rudolph |
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The team placed 6th in the STATE at the Meet of Champions! Junior Cassidy Roop placed 5th overall in this state championship! The team was honored at the South Jersey Coaches Association banquet.
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L to R: Fr Kelly Shanklin, Jr Cassidy Roop, Jr Saralyn Frederick, Sr Paige Boyce, Jr Peyton Lewis, Jr Aubrey Carlson, Fr Maura Green |
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Cassidy Roop, #5 of top 20 racers in NJ. |
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The 2022 fall season concluded this past weekend with a final race at the Nike Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship at Bowdoin Park In Wappingers Falls, NY. The team placed 5th in a field of teams from 8 states! Way to go girls! |
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Above photo: L to R: Fr Maura Green, Jr Saralyn Frederick, Fr Kelly Shanklin, Sr Paige Boyce, Jr Peyton Lewis, Jr Aubrey Carlson and Jr Cassidy Roop |
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Congratulations to Girls Volleyball who won the North Jersey Section 2 Group 3 Championship!
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Congratulations to North Football on an amazing season! Luke Martini threw for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns as North defeated Randolph 49-35 to win the North 2 Group 4 Sectional Championship on Singley Field. Danny Delusant led the way in receiving with 208 yards and 3 TDs. Kente Edwards contributed 121 yards on the ground. Alex Uryniak led the defense with 18 tackles, and Ben Cleary connected on all 7 extra points. North ended their incredible season with a 12-2 record!
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Best of luck to all of our Winter Athletes as they are beginning their seasons! |
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Don’t forget Booster Club membership is ongoing all year and can be found on our website at: North Hunterdon Booster Club. Are you following us on social media? Don’t miss out on all the great events coming up, and stay informed of all the amazing things happening with the teams!
Facebook: North Hunterdon Booster Club (be sure to answer the questions!)
Instagram: NHHS Booster Club
Twitter: @NHHSBoosterClub
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NHEF Mission
The North Hunterdon Education Foundation (NHEF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of education at North Hunterdon High School. We work together to fundraise and support grants researched and requested by NHHS staff that provide unique opportunities and experiences for North students. The NHEF's mission is to enhance education by funding innovative programs and experiences for all students.
NHEF Grants in Action:
The NHEF proudly sponsored a bus trip to visit TCNJ The North Guidance Department accompanied 34 of NHHS Seniors This bus trip was funded through the NHEF College and Career programs at no cost to students.
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2022 Fundraising Campaign
The NHEF raises money to invest directly in our North students. We have supported over $190,000 in grants written by the NHHS teachers and staff!! All donations are tax-deductible.
Support the NHEF with YOUR Donation
Please see our Family Pledge Donation Form. Coming together with support goes a long way! #LIONPRIDE
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Do you own a business or work for a business that supports non-profits? See our Business Donation Form
Thank You
Our heartfelt thank you to all who support the efforts of the North Hunterdon Education Foundation. We extend our kindest wishes for a wonderful, healthy holiday season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to providing more educational opportunities for all students in 2023.
For more information, visit: https://nhhsfoundation.org/donate/
Please 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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Festive Greetings and wishes for a peaceful and joyful New Year!
Happening this month (you won’t want to miss our amazing students’ events):
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Friday, December 2 – support our Golden Lions Marching Band at the Clinton Christmas parade, starting at 7 pm.
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Thursday, December 8 & 15, 7 pm – Our annual Winter Concerts will be held in the auditorium. Concerts are free and open to the public. Hope you can join us!
- Our students also visit area middle schools to perform and inspire throughout December!
*Winter Concert 1 - Thursday, December 8th
Freshmen Choir, Madrigals Choir, Show Choir, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble
NHMA Reception to follow in Cafeteria A
*Winter Concert 2 - Thursday, December 15th
Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Future Lions & Friends, Concert Band
NHMA Reception to follow in Cafeteria A
Poinsettia sales at holiday concerts! Beautiful plants – pre-order or buy at the show!
Fundraisers – support for master classes, scholarships, and student event needs:
Ongoing fundraising support:
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The North Hunterdon Music Association Membership Drive continues: https://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation/. *Please remember that our Senior Scholarship and undergraduate Gary Gilbert Scholarship eligibility is membership dependent.
Our strength is in our numbers, and there are many areas to help with, so please contact us to inquire about what could be a good fit for you!
Areas include, but are not limited to: Marching band operations, Banquet coordinators (Fall and Spring), Marching band uniform coordination, Marching band Friday night dinners, PRISM concert, Fundraising, executive board positions for ‘23/24: President, correspondence secretary
Join our next meeting on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00 PM in the band room, #124.
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NHHS PTSA Visa Gift Card Raffle
Our raffle is back just in time for the holidays, and YOU could be one of four lucky winners! For a $10 donation, you will have a chance to win a Visa Gift Card for $250, $500, $750, or even $1,000!!!
Increase your odds: purchase 5 tickets and get the 6th ticket FREE!!
Drawing to be held on Friday, December 16th.
Tickets have been mailed out to NHHS families. If you did not receive OR would like to purchase additional tickets, please email nhhsptsa@yahoo.com.
Officers needed for the 2023-2024 school year
The PTSA will have two officer positions to fill for next school year. Currently, two officers have students graduating in June 2023, so those spots will need to be filled. If you are interested in any officer position or know someone who may be, please join us at our next meeting.
If you have any questions about the PTSA or these positions, please join us at our December meeting. We plan to finalize our candidates in December and hope to vote for positions during our February meeting.
December PTSA Meeting
We will hold our December meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 in the Athletics' Conference Room. We welcome parents, students, and teachers to join us.
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Board of Education Updates |
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 its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7:00pm in the district office. The following topics were approved or discussed at the meeting:
- Board accepted the audit for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The audit firm Nisivoccia said the district is in overall good financial standing and there are no audit recommendations.
- Board heard a presentation of the NJSLA and NJGPA standardized assessment scores. Presentations are linked in meeting agenda.
- Board recognized outgoing Board members Rion Hoffmann and Roger Straight for their service.
- Board approved new courses for the 2023-2024 school year: Unified PE/Health and Daily Living Skills for special education population, and Study Skills half year course open to any student.
- Board approved resolution that they will accept students from Bloomsbury Borough on a send-receive relationship pending decision by Commissioner of Education.
- Board accepted grants totaling $4.9 million from the TRC/NJ Clean Energy Program which will help fund energy efficiency capital projects.
There will be no meeting in December. The next meeting of the Board will be the Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2023 at 6:00pm in the district administration office. Newly elected and re-elected Board members will be sworn in at that time.
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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