The award is given annually for contributions made by precollegiate teachers to improve history education within the field of American history. The Award was announced during the OAH’s 2023 Conference on American History.

One of three teachers selected from across the nation by a committee of the organization, Mr. Fenster was awarded a full scholarship to attend the three-day even which featured major historians, writers, and lecturers, along with panel discussions, book signings, discussion groups, and other activities.

Following a screening conducted by a special committee composed of seven members, the HEA recommended the candidacy of Allison Laning-Beder for Hillsborough Board of Education to the HEA’s governing body.

At the June 28, 2021 Board of Education meeting, the Hillsborough Township BOE unanimously appointed Mrs. Michele Fisher and Kyle Dattola. Michele Fisher was selected as the new principal of Hillsborough High School. Effective July 1, 2021, Mrs. Fisher will take the helm of HHS to lead the nearly 270 staff members and more than 2,300 students. Additionally, Kyle Dattola was appointed as the K-12 Math Supervisor effective August 16, 2021.

Hillsborough Township Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

The re-opening plan provides students with the option of 4 days per week, in-person school starting as early as March 22nd for elementary schools. ARIS, HMS and HHS will follow tentatively in April.

All children who reside in Hillsborough and were born on or before October 1, 2016, are eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year. Information for Hillsborough’s Children At Play (CAP) Program will be available for interested parents during pre-registration.