Congratulations Kindergarten Graduates!
Kindergarten Graduation 2020 Ceremony
On July 11th 2020, our Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony had a very passionate meaning. It meant that our students had a phenomenal conclusion of two very different chapters and an exciting journey toward another. In celebration of our students’ achievements, a well deserved tribute was embraced by all. Soft and elegant music played in the background as each graduate and their family members arrived. 

Inspirational speeches were given by Our Founder, Nandini Menon, and School Principal, Donald Seeley. While properly distanced, wearing masks and caps and gowns, the children sang together in perfect harmony.

One at a time, each graduate received a diploma and awards as they were called to the stage. Then in unison, they shifted their tassels from right to left and transformed immediately into our new First Graders!!!

From their loving teachers and administrators, it is with great pleasure that we congratulate and wish many successes to our incredible Cedar Hill Prep Kindergarten Graduating Class of 2020!!!  
Congratulations Grade 4 Graduates!
Grade 4 Graduation 2020 Ceremony
On July 11th, a beautiful open-air stage was set at Cedar Hill as an outdoor graduation ceremony was held for Grade 4 students. Under the inspirational leadership of Ms. Nan Menon and Mr. Seeley, CHP’s Executive Director and Principal, it was quite an emotional and exciting event as the accomplishments of these graduating students were celebrated in person with their immediate families, fellow graduates, faculty and staff members…and via Zoom for the graduate and extended family members who were unable to attend. This day was made more poignant and memorable as it marked the first time in four months that we were able to come together as a community, following the strict guidelines of COVID-19.
As their families sat under the covering of an open-air tent, Pomp and Circumstance began playing, and the students marched down the walkway for their final performance as CHP Elementary School students and their transition into Middle School.
  
The ceremony marked the culmination of a collaborative and creative effort that was highlighted by the students’ reflective speeches. Graduates were individually recognized as they were called upon to receive their diplomas and awards that showcased their personal achievements throughout the year. All the students received an award for the Excellence in Virtual Learning that they demonstrated throughout the last trimester of the school year.

These Grade 4 students have brought much pride to their CHP community. Our best wishes go with them as they advance to Middle School! 

Thank you to Ms. Nan and Mr. Seeley for your vision and leadership, and to the entire Administrative Team and Music Department for engineering such a beautiful graduation experience.

Grade 4 Graduation Celebration on Sakshi TV
Grade 4 Graduation was telecasted on prestigious Sakshi TV.
Grade 4 Rocks!
At each year’s Grade 4 Graduation Ceremony, the graduates have an opportunity to share their personal reflections of their experiences in Elementary School. Through the years, their “speeches” have been shared in many different formats. In preparation for the July 11th Grade 4 Graduation Ceremony, while still working in a virtual learning environment, Pranavi Sivakumar added her own personal flair with this video of her rehearsal.
Congratulations Class of 2020!!
Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony
It was a first of its kind bittersweet moment for Cedar Hill Prep's 8th Grade Graduation as graduates met one another after an unprecedented four months of lockdown due to Covid-19. They had the opportunity in an "Outdoor" setting to say farewell to their 'home away from home" and eagerly prepare for their new journeys in high school. The ceremony was a moving, uplifting celebration of lifelong friendships, hard work, and achievements for the 2020 Graduating Class. 

On Saturday, July 11, twenty-eight young men and women received 8th Grade Diplomas from Cedar Hill Prep School. They will be moving on to both public and private schools for high school. 

Our most sincere congratulations and best wishes for future successes go to Martin, Shaurya, Berika, Payton, Sunay, Bianca, Avi, Rohan, Laasya, Sriya, Ishaan, Brandon, Anjola, Lukas, Anaya, William, Vivaan, Arav, Shray, Aanya, Francesca, Divneel, Matteo, Grace, Anay, Arnav, Anvika, and Nethra. We are so proud of each of you...and we will miss you!
Cedar Hill Prep School Students Excel in Mathematics League!
1st in Somerset Region!

The New Jersey Mathematics League is an annual international math competition in which Cedar Hill Prep School students participate every year.

“Within the League, the eighth-grade students of Cedar Hill Prep school came in 1st in the entire Somerset region, and 8th out of 104 schools in NJ! Also, on the same test, Ishaan Mittal of Cedar Hill Prep School came in third place in the Somerset region.”

For the Algebra test, eighth-grade students placed 18th out of a total of 255 international and national schools. Individually, Rohan Jay came in 35th place and Arnav Upadhyay in 166th place for the Algebra contest. Congratulations to all the students!"
21st Century Creative Writing with Mara Cobb

The first day of the CHP Virtual Gifted and Talented Summer Camp was a great success! One student in the 21st Century Creative Writing, class taught by Ms. Mara Cobb, learned what a cliffhanger was. The parent said, “I loved the way Mara engaged everyone in the class.”


21st Century Creative Writing Class

Mara Cobb's Creative Writing summer camp students have learned how to observe the world around them and to tap into their five senses to become stronger writers. In week two, campers wrote rhyming couplets, haikus, and limericks. Campers also learned how to identify rhyme schemes. In week three, campers successfully identified literary genres. Campers also discovered how to write believable characters and strong dialogue. The week ended with campers plotting and writing their very own short stories. Mara says that she is impressed by the quality of the students' writings and their willingness to share their work with the class. Read More
Storytelling with Kyle Walton

The week of July 13th, in the CHP Virtual Gifted and Talented Camp - Storytelling Class, three campers put their storytelling skills to use as they presented a puppet version of the classic story of the
3 Billy Goat's Gruff ! Each camper leaned their voices and artistic talents in every aspect of the production.

Academic Competition - NAQT
with Denise Galiano

NAQT is a summer course that is preparing students for academic competitions in the coming year. Students use buzzer style software to compete remotely with each other in answering questions before their fellow classmates do. They are increasing reflex time, listening for word clues to questions, and gaining knowledge with every question set before them. The questions encompass middle school and high school levels of Math, Science, Social Studies, Geography, Literature, Pop Culture, and Sports. The energy among the players is immeasurable as they compete each week. It is a fun time had by all! Read More
Creative Expression: Sculpture
with Christa Wisniewski
In CHP's Summer Sculpting Class, the students started out by learning basic sculpting techniques. Then, they built upon those techniques as they added more and more details into their sculptures until they finally had a completed piece of art. Students will be able to use the various sculpting techniques learned in this class to sculpt intricate subjects that would otherwise be difficult to create.  Read More
Creative Expression: Drawing
with Christa Wisniewski

In CHP's Summer Drawing Class, students first learned how to turn 2-D shapes into
3-D shapes. From there, they studied light and shadow. Through these foundation lessons, the students were able to create a realistic still life drawing. After taking this summer course, students are now able to draw just about anything by using the studied methods. Read More
VEX IQ
with Hemlata Gopalan

VEX IQ is a robotics platform designed to transform the STEM learning paradigm for young students. When students have the ability to jump right in and snap robots together using an intuitive tool-less system, it can unlock a curiosity and passion that will stay with them for life. Watching code come alive on a physical robot is the most engaging (and fun!) way to learn complex Programming & Computational concepts. This camp was centered around the VEX IQ Robotics Kit. The campers worked on advanced building and programming techniques, including the use of smart motors & sensors. CHP's VEXIQ team will participate in Scrimmage Matches & the VEX IQ 2020-21 Challenge - RISE ABOVE tournament, throughout the academic year 2020-21.
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
with Roshun Menon

The goal of the Introduction to Biomedical Engineerin g class is to expose the students to an interdisciplinary understanding of science and engineering. This includes exposure to the sub-fields within bio-engineering, fostering critical thinking skills through interactive exercises and case studies, as well as conceptually building one
from scratch. The students are also learning about manufacturing processes that are used and non-traditional career paths in the medical field outside bio-engineering.   Read More
CHP Ready for School in September
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Social Distancing / Wearing Mask
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There are many new safety procedures and protocols that will be implemented during this unusual but historic health crisis we face today. Cedar Hill Prep School Administration has been closely following the ever changing guidelines requested by the State of New Jersey, and we are already preparing the School accordingly.

We are working on upgrading our ventilation system as well as adding custodial staff to help with daily deep cleaning.

We are also in the process of creating Task Force Teams to help prepare for the upcoming school year with our top priority being the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. We have compiled administrators, teachers, and doctors to form several Teams to help with the Road Back to School in September. The teams include the following: Pandemic Preparedness Team, Re-entry Team, Leadership Response Team, Covid Care Team.

Some of the changes you will see in September include:

  1. A hybrid schedule offering both in-person classes on campus as well as online classes. This will make it easier for us to social distance within the classrooms as well as offering online classes to those who are unable to make it to campus. In August, we will take a poll of those of you who want to send their children to school and those who wish to have their children stay home and continue with virtual academics. We will need to know these numbers to prepare the classrooms adequately, so we ask that families discuss this among themselves now.
  2. All students and staff will be expected to have their temperatures checked and logged upon arrival to school and wear masks while on CHP campus.
  3. Classroom desks will be set up with 6 feet separation. Students will stay in their classrooms, and the teachers will rotate to limit the number of times the rooms will need to be disinfected.
  4. Students will eat lunch in their classrooms, not the cafeteria.
  5. There will be 6 feet social distancing in the hallways at all times, and only one person will be allowed in the bathrooms at a time.
  6. We will implement more outdoor recess time so students will have a chance to take their masks off and breathe while maintaining 6 feet social distancing.
  7. There are hand sanitizing stations in all classrooms and hallways, and students will be encouraged to thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water often.
  8. Physical Education classes, Team Sports, and Transportation are still being discussed as regulations on them continue to change.
Virtual Learning at CHP
Don't Let the Distance limit them from a Cedar Hill Prep School Education.
They can attend the Cedar Hill Prep School Virtual Academy in the Fall.
Limited seats are available to attend.
*Students must meet the criteria to attend.
The Wharton Institute for Performing Arts
On Friday, June 12th, just after the end of our school year, The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts performed a virtual concert for Cedar Hill Prep School. Just before COVID-19 shut down the schools, three members of Wharton joined our staff to teach our music program. These three teachers barely had a chance to get to know our students' names when we went to virtual education. A special thank you to Mikhail Kuchuk (Mr. Misha), Florence Lombardo (Ms. Flo), and Timothy Cole (Ms. Timmie) who did a wonderful job teaching our students virtually as well as helping prepare and perform during our Graduations. These teachers will continue to teach at CHP, and we have started a partnership with Wharton. Please take 40 minutes to watch this wonderful performance that The Wharton Institute, including our three music teachers and students they have tutored, performed in honor of Cedar Hill Prep. Thank you all.! Click Here to Listen to Wharton Institute Performing Arts Cedar Hill Presentation
Please visit the button below to purchase your CHP Mask!
We have youth and adults sizes. All proceeds help support CHP’s PTO. 
Remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing!
Have a great summer and see you in September!!
Announcing our CHP Team Sportswear
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See you in September!!
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Upcoming Events

July 6 - August 20

September 1 - 4
Teacher In-Service Days

September 9
New Parent Orientation (8:00am)
Mandatory Preschool and PreKindergarten Orientation

September 10
First Day of School


September 12
Welcome Picnic (11:00am - 2:00pm)

September 23
Back to School Night
Preschool - Kindergarten at 6 pm

September 24
Back to School Night
Grades 1 - 4 at 6 pm

September 25
Back to School Night
Grades 5 - 8 at 6 pm
Cedar Hill Preparatory School 
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732-356-5400
Fax: 732-356-5409