NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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November 2020 E-Newsletter |
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- November 2: End of First Marking Period
- November 3: Start Third Marking Period
- November 3: Election Day, Virtual Instruction day for all students
- November 4: Powder Puff Game and Senior Fall Activity/Sports Recognition, 5:30pm, Singley Field
- November 5-6: No School, NJEA Convention
- November 6: Milk Can Game, 7:15pm, Singley Field, ticket info below
- November 10: Music Association Meeting, 7pm, Virtual
- November 11: PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm, Virtual
- November 18: Staff In-Service in afternoon
- November 26-27: No School, Thanksgiving Break
- November 25-27: No Homework Days
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October Students of the Month |
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Kelly Christenson
Class of 2021
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Senior Kelly Christenson’s favorite memory at North is everything to do with the Special Olympics season. She loves seeing all the students and staff work together to make the Special Olympics a great event. Kelly is a member of National Honor Society and English Honor Society. She is one of the student advisors for Special Olympics, on the leadership board for Unified Club, a member of the executive council for Interact Club, president of the Spanish Club, and vice president of Girl Up Club. Kelly has been a swim instructor at the Hunterdon County YMCA since her freshman year of high school. As a swim instructor, she has taught children ages three months to 12 years old how to swim and help them grow more confident in the water. Kelly says it is an incredibly rewarding part-time job. She has had many favorite classes at North Hunterdon, but her favorite would have to be Unified Leadership. Kelly loves the inclusiveness of the program and the students she helps in the classroom. Next year, Kelly wants to double major in Elementary and Special Education. She is currently applying to several universities, primarily in the Northeast region. |
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Andrew Fielding
Class of 2021
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Andrew Fielding is a four-year member of North's golf team and a three-year varsity player. Andrew is the treasurer of National Honor Society, a French Honor Society senator, the Youth Secretariat of North's Model UN delegation, and the concertmaster of the North Hunterdon String Orchestra. He is also a member of the Social Studies, English, Math and Science National Honor Societies, as well as a Student Ambassador and a French club member. Andrew’s favorite classes at North were Honors Algebra II and Pre-Calc, AP World, AP Government, AP Language and AP Literature. He loved his teachers for all of these classes and they helped shape his academic success at North. Algebra and Pre-Calc fed his love of math with incredibly engaging teachers and great classmates. AP World and Gov have given him a lot to think about with regards to the social and governmental structures of our country and the world, and they have helped point him in the direction that he believes his future will take him. AP Language and Literature have made him a better reader, writer, and thinker, and the discussions that are critical to those classes are always the high point of his day. Andrew has taken violin lessons for 14 years and piano lessons for nine years. He is a barista at The Stone Bean at Riverside Coffee and Tea. Andrew is an active member at his church, where he volunteers as a worship leader, Sunday School teacher, and pastoral selection committee member. He is a former intern with King and Trofimov for NJ Assembly. Andrew enjoys skiing and rec basketball in a non-competitive capacity, and also loves hanging out with his friends and dog. Andrew has too many favorite memories from North to count. Meeting his group of lifelong friends this past year is probably his favorite (you guys are the best!!), but he will always cherish memories of Milk Can and Homecoming games, Relay for Life (hopefully this year too!), four years of Model UN, countless conversations with teachers and peers, and all the growth he experienced along the way. Lion pride!! Next year, Andrew hopes to attend Northeastern University, the University of Michigan, or Harvard College. He wants to major in economics and political science/government. After undergraduate school, he hopes to work for a JD or MBA. |
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October Athletes of the Month |
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Co-Captain of the Soccer team, Kyle Weiss is a two-year Varsity starter for the Lions. Kyle plays defense in the position of center back. He is fast, strong on his feet, good in the air, and tries to play each game as a shutdown defender. The team hopes to finish above .500 for the year and knock off one of the three teams who are ranked in the top ten in the state during their conference tournament. Kyle was recently named one of the top defenders in NJ for 2021 and made All-Skyland conference as a junior. He has been playing soccer for the past 13 years and plays club soccer for Hunterdon FC. Kyle also played freshman basketball and two years of varsity Lacrosse as a short-stick defensive midfielder for North. He also participates in the HS recreational basketball league, Key Club, Interact Club, and National Honor Society. Kyle enjoys fishing and making ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches. Next year, he plans to continue his athletic career at the college level in either soccer or lacrosse. Kyle plans on studying Engineering or Business at either Pitt, Penn State, York, or Gettysburg. |
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Marley Hoffman
Class of 2021
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Captain of the Field Hockey team, Marley Hoffman is honored to be playing her fourth year on the varsity team and second year as Captain. Marley plays fullback and is proud to be part of one of the strongest defensive units in the state. Some of her strongest skills are her knowledge of the sport and her ability to lead the team on and off the field. The team goal this year is to go undefeated by focusing on one game at a time. Last year, the team had a heartbreaking 1-2 loss against Hunterdon Central in the NJ Section 2 Group 4 State Finals. They were hoping for a return trip to the finals this season, but due to Covid there will not be any county or state tournaments. The team started the season unranked, but as the season progresses their ranking keeps climbing as the team continues to “ROW” together! Marley has been playing field hockey since 2nd grade, starting in the Jr. Lions feeder program with Coach Masters and Coach Bachert. She is lucky enough to have been playing with the starting Varsity team since the beginning. Marley was a past member of the Omega Field Hockey Club and was selected for the USA Field Hockey Futures team in 2019. Although she has been playing field hockey since she was 7 years old, she is not looking to play at a Varsity level at college, but may play club depending on what school she attends. In addition to field hockey, Marley plays lacrosse for North and Triple Threat Elite/T3 Lacrosse. She intends on continuing her academic and athletic career by playing lacrosse in college where she plans on majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in Animal Behavioral Psychology. She hopes to attend school at the University of Miami, Florida State University, Florida Institute of Technology, or the University of South Carolina. Marley has also played JV Basketball for 2 years, and Lacrosse for 4 years. She is an executive board member in Interact and Able Club, Unified Club and Sports, and Relay for Life. She is an active member of Lunch Buddies, Student Ambassadors, National Honor Society, History Honor Society, a coach for Special Olympics, Key Club, and most recently started the Ocean Conservation Club at North Hunterdon Marley is currently working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, Small Changes Can Save our Seas - rethinking single use plastics. She facilitates Beach Cleanups as a Beach Sweep Captain for Clean Ocean Action, organizes Ocean Conservation Clubs at local schools, and has even helped local restaurants to reduce their single use plastic consumption. Marley is an active member of Clean Ocean Action, ReClam the Bay, and the Surfrider Foundation and enjoys educating her peers and community about how they can make a difference. She is a certified scuba diver and enjoys traveling to different countries to dive and surf. Her favorite dive experiences have been with sharks and her dream is to one day be on Shark Week. |
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October Department Students
of the Month
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English: Danica Chakroborty '23 and Blake Sitowski '23
Fine Arts: Daniel Polizanno '22 and Kaitlyn Balmes '23
Mathematics: Brianna Herrera '24 and Amelia Boyd '21
Music: Luca Vaarkamp '21 and Michael Patuto '21
PE/Health: Sophia Amorim '23
Practical Arts: Stephen Kravetsky '23 and Elizabeth Kastrud '22
Science: Selina Zhang '24 and Christian Solino '22
Social Studies: Danica Chakroborty '23 and Antoni Halka '23
World Language: Paul Smith '23 and Mackenzie Pearson '21
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October Good Citizens of the Month |
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English: Ayan Jones '23 and Asa Alderman '23
Fine Arts: Kira Mullins '22
Mathematics: Hunter Kovach '21 and Michael Khalil '21
Music: Robert Fasciano '21 and Alicia Chapman '21
PE/Health: Bennet Garvey-Blackwell '22 and Trevor Brotons '23
Practical Arts: Michael Febles '22
Science: Sophia Roberts '24 and Amy Appollina '21
Social Studies: Samantha Muller '23 and Patrick Egg '23
World Language: Margaret Hann '24 and Anneliese Johnson '22
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Top October Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Socially distanced theater practice today to prepare for the radio drama, "The Lost World". The sound effects and student performances will be amazing! Tickets available for the broadcast at http://NHTO.booktix.com
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Congrats to NHHS English Teacher, Ms. Piazza & NHHS Music Teacher, Mr. Hopta on their recent wedding. They are now Mr. & Mrs. Hopta! |
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November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month |
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Almost 30 million people in the U.S. have some form of diabetes, and one in four don’t realize they have the disease! National Diabetes Awareness Month is an annual event each November to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2, or if you are considered pre-diabetic, click here for more information and tips on living a healthier life.
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Subscribe to North's Athletic YouTube Channel |
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Never miss a live stream game or event by subscribing to the North Hunterdon Athletic YouTube Channel by clicking on the link below. Past and future games that are live streamed can be viewed by going to the channel.
All varsity football home games and most home games of other varsity fall sports will be livestreamed by the athletic video team. Live streamed events will be shared on the YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpk_CAUW-iLzdWkPpcTT9vg. Please subscribe to their channel so you don’t miss any events.
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Congratulations to 2020 Homecoming Queen, Clare Sturges and Homecoming King, Spencer Peck! |
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The Senior vs. Senior Powder Puff Game will be played on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm on Singley Field. The Senior Fall Athlete Recognition event will also take place during halftime. Please remember to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines if attending. We will be following the NJSIAA guidelines for sporting events and limiting the number of those in attendance to 500 total outside the fence. Students will have an opportunity to attend by filling out a ticket request form which will be sent to the students' email account. These events will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking here.
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The 45th annual Milk Can Football Game, North Hunterdon vs. Voorhees, will take place on Friday, November 6 at 7:00pm at North Hunterdon High School. Due to NJSIAA spectator limits, only those with tickets can attend. Tickets are distributed for purchase to parents/family members of football players, cheerleaders and band members. Please go to the North Athletic Youtube channel to view the game from home by clicking here.
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Winter Sports Registration |
Aspen will be open for Winter Sports registration from Monday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 24th. The NJSIAA has established a start date for winter sports practice of December 3 with competition occurring from December 21, 2020 through February 3, 2021.
To register your student, log into your parent account, click on Page Directory, click on North Sport. You will select the sport in the Consent for Participation Form. A valid physical form must be on file, meaning it has not expired within 365 days of the sport's start date.
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There will be a Blood Drive taking place at North Hunterdon High School in November. The details are in the process of being worked out and more information will be forthcoming. Please consider donating. The supplies are dangerously low and donations are needed now more than ever during the pandemic. |
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The NH Booster Club has been busy again this month fundraising, celebrating our senior athletes, as well as, supporting one of our classmates. This month, several teams have partnered with local businesses to host car washes. A special thanks to Harper’s Table and ProActivity for supporting and hosting our athletes! The basketball teams kicked off our clothing drives, with lots of opportunities to donate monthly through the end of the year! Looking for last minute spiritwear or North gear? Stop by the Clinton Pharmacy on Main Street to pick up your favorite NH spirit wear whenever you would like!
The NH Booster club is thrilled to congratulate our senior fall athletes. Thank you to all the teammates, fans, coaches and especially the parents who made the senior nights so memorable. The community continues to come together to support sophomore Morgan Hewitt, who is currently undergoing treatment for Leukemia. Boys’ and Girls’ teams sported pink uniforms and collected donations to support their classmate. Families can join the Booster Club at any time and can join online or by the paper membership form found online at NHBC Membership - Thank you for your continued support!
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Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch
On October 9th, the PTSA provided 150 catered bagged lunches to the staff and teachers. A very special thank you to those who made a monetary donation and to 31 South Grille and Deli for catering. Now, more than ever, the staff is working tirelessly to provide a safe, quality educational environment for our students. Thank you for joining us in acknowledging their dedication and professionalism. They are all truly ESSENTIAL!!!
North Night
Hope you enjoyed your meals and the discounts on October 23rd! Partnering with Jerzee’s and Lenny’s, the Class of 2021 and the PTSA offered direct discounts to all North families in honor of our Homecoming and the Senior Class on Oct. 23rd. We are looking forward to resuming our traditional Pasta Dinner once restrictions are lifted.
Join Us!
During these ever changing and challenging times, North’s PTSA mission remains intact: to foster a unified parent, teacher, and student community. While we are optimistically planning for the time we can resume normal activities, we invite you to join the PTSA!
In order to fulfill our mission for a unified community, we strive for 100% PTSA membership. Dues are $25/family/year. Please join and help us achieve creative new ways to enrich our student experience, show our appreciation for our teachers and staff, and reconnect with the multitude of local businesses that have been so generously supportive.
Signing up is easy, you can click here for online or visit our website by clicking here to print out a paper copy under the forms sections and mailing it back to the school.
PTSA Meeting
We will hold our meetings virtually this year, and welcome parents, students and teachers to join us. The next PTSA meeting is on November 11th at 7PM. Please see meeting access details:
Meeting number: 130 688 9163
Meeting password: JHdWpppi285
Audio connection: 415-655-0001
Access code: 130 024 3063
Join from a mobile device
Support Our School!
Lions Card - Save Money Everyday!
Purchase a 2020-2021 Lions Discount card! Support local businesses and save money at over 95 locations!
Save $5 on your $25 order at Basil Bandwagon, save at 6 different stores at the Dutch Country Market. Patron the new restaurant, Red Crab and save money. All your favorites like Harper’s Table, Riley & Jake’s, Dominick’s, Lenny’s, Just Subs, and more are on the card.
For Just $20, start saving with this reusable discount card. Click here to order your card. Share this savings opportunity with your friends and family.
Show your Lion Pride!
The 2020 PTSA Spiritwear store is open!
With the colder weather approaching, it’s time to purchase your North hoodies, flannels and sweats. We also have 3-ply wicking face masks and much more!. Shop online and take advantage of curbside delivery at Sneakers Plus or your items can be mailed to you for a nominal fee.
You can customize your purchase. Proceeds benefit each grade so at checkout don’t forget to select the grade you would like to support.
Amazon Smile!
Every time you shop, you support your school!
Shop by clicking here and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click here now for more information on how to get started!
Coming Soon…….
Visa Gift Card Raffle just in time for the holidays. You could be one of four lucky recipients to win! Your $10 donation enters you for the chance to win a Visa Gift Card for $1,000, $750, $500, or even $250 !!! Remember, “You gotta be in it to win it!” Drawing to be held on Dec. 18th . Please check your mailbox for initial tickets in the next few weeks. Increase your odds, purchase 5 tickets and get the 6th ticket FREE!! More info to come very soon. Proceeds benefit our students, teachers, and scholarships.
Stay connected
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It’s almost Thanksgiving and even during this pandemic, the NHMA is thankful – for the creative opportunities available to our choral and instrumental students, for the support and ingenuity of our faculty and administration, and for the helping hands of our wonderful volunteers. Our kids continue to make music together and for that we are grateful.
Thank you to the families who have become members this year! There is still time to join and we need you this year more than ever! Click "Become a member" to join. At just $25 per family per year- it adds up to our largest fundraiser. Stay connected to what’s happening with our music students – our Fall Newsletter will be sent to all members shortly.
Finally, we now have our Flower Power Fundraiser site up and running! From now through December 1st, a variety of gorgeous Amaryllis bulbs, and Paperwhites, are available to order on the website and have mailed directly to you and/or friends and family. The music association earns 50% of the sale price, which could go a long way toward supporting our student scholarships and other activities.
Just clink on the link below and feel free to share with as many people as possible.
Upcoming events include:
Clothing Drive - Saturday, December 5th
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Meeting invite will be sent closer to the meeting.
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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.
7th Annual (Virtual) Running of the Lions 5K
A BIG THANK YOU to all NHHS staff, students and community members who participated in our Virtual 5K Run / Walk this year! You picked the day, and you picked your way. Although we could not be together on the North campus, over 200 registered participants supported this successful virtual event!
Please contact the NHEF if your shirt was not picked up or delivered.
NHHS Boys Cross Country had the most registrants and is our overall North Team Winner!
How Can You Support the NHEF?
Please see our Family Pledge Donation Campaign Form.https://nhhsfoundation.org/donate/
Do you own a business or work for a business that supports non-profits? Please see our Annual Sponsorship Form.
LIMITED TIME FAMILY PLEDGE PROMOTION! Family pledge donors only.
Family Pledge Donations for $75 will qualify for a door prize drawing for one of four Silver Oak Gold Tutoring Packages! (Package Value: $427 includes: diagnostic assessment, parent consultation, individual learning plan and 4 hours instruction. Offer excludes SAT/ACT/SSAT test prep services). Two package drawings per minimum 15 donations of $75. Payment and form has been extended to November 6, 2020.
Coming together with support goes a long way! All donations are tax-deductible.
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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.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:00pm. Items approved or discussed included:
- Board welcomed student representatives to the Board of Education. From NHHS, Emma McDevitt will serve as representative and Grace Berger is the alternate. Student rep will provide a report at following meetings, but they cannot vote.
- Board accepted a donation of social distancing banners provided by Atra Janitorial Supply.
- Superintendent provided an update on recent COVID-19 cases. He also shared that there have been recent incidents of Zoom "bombing" in virtual classes. Incidents were reported to law enforcement. New authentication for logging into Zoom is now in place to prevent this from occurring in the future.
- Board approved tuition contracts with Hunterdon County Vocational School District.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm in the NHHS Main Gym.
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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