NEWS & UPdates
Hillsborough Schools To Go 100% Virtual Until September 25, 2020
The District Restart Committee (DRC) has concluded that, at this time, Hillsborough is unable to meet the health and safety standards to operate the hybrid plan to start the school year and, as a result, will start the school year in an all virtual environment through Friday, September 25th. Hybrid instruction will begin on Tuesday, September 29.
HEA Advocates Virtual Start to The School Year
HEA is urging the Board of Education and Hillsborough Community to consider all virtual instruction for Hillsborough students until in-person instruction is deemed safe for students and teachers alike. Where do you stand on this?
“Impractical or Impossible” - Somerset County Union Leaders Call for a Reopening of School Buildings Only When It’s Safe
The Somerset County Education Association (SCEA) have drafted a letter to Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Commissioner of Education, Kevin Dehmer calling for New Jersey schools to remain virtual until science and trends show it is safe to return.
Somerset County Education Association School Reopening Demonstration
The SCEA will be staging at demonstration against rushed reopening of the NJ school buildings on Thursday, July 30th at 3:00 pm at the intersection of Main Street and Division Street in Somerville. Concerned members of the community are encouraged to join.
Hillsborough Township Public Schools Release Follow-Up Survey For School Re-Entry
The survey will be available until 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 25th.
Fall Athletics Update for Hillsborough Middle School and Hillsborough High School
Practices for all sports both at Hillsborough High School and Hillsborough Middle School will now begin on September 14, 2020.
Why I Chose RVCC
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), voted New Jersey’s #1 Community College, offers over 90 associate degrees and certifications of various sort across its 240 acre campus. With multiple degree completion programs offered through other schools, including Rutgers, Kean, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and Felician University and an affordable price tag, RVCC is an option worth looking into for many college bound seniors.
Hillsborough Schools Survey For Fall School Re-Entry
Hillsborough Township Public School District is in the process of developing the "Restart and Recovery Plan". Help them put together a re-entry plan that will best accommodate the needs of Hillsborough students and families by completing this short 11 question survey.
Hillsborough Middle School Fall Sports Physical / Health Forms
For students participating in Fall Sports at HMS, Physical and Health Forms are due prior to August 21, 2020.
2020-21 Hillsborough School Budget Approved: What’s in it?
Among the highlights: Some staffing positions added back, TP eliminated, more in-house busing, new classroom projectors, new teacher laptops, subs to be paid more.
Hillsborough High School Class of 2020 Graduation
In an email sent out to Hillsborough Township residents, Dr. Lisa Antunes provided an update with regards to commencement ceremony for Hillsborough’s Class of 2020.
Covid-19 Information Update from Hillsborough Schools
An update from HTPS covering Kindergarten Registration, Reduced Lunches, NJSLA etc.
Hillsborough Schools To Be Closed Effective Monday, March 16th
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, all Hillsborough Township Public Schools will be closed for a minimum of two weeks effective Monday, March 16 and will follow a flexible learning schedule.
Hillsborough Township Public Schools - Half Day Tomorrow, March 12th
Tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020, all Hillsborough Township Public Schools will once again follow a half day schedule for students. PM preschool and kindergarten programs will be in session, however no lunches will be served.
Hillsborough Schools COVID-19 Update 2.1: Half Day March 12, 2020
Students will follow a half day schedule on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in order to provide teachers the opportunity to develop a reasonable, flexible learning framework that afternoon. Additional planning will take place during the previously scheduled inservice day on Friday, March 20.
A Coronavirus Preparedness Update from Hillsborough Township Public Schools
Hillsborough Schools are working to develop realistic and reasonable plans to provide instruction and support students in the event of a district-wide, long-term mandatory closure.
Hillsborough Township Public Schools Provide An Update On Corona Virus
Earlier today, Dr. Lisa Antunes (Acting Superintendent) provided an update on the township’s preparedness to keep our schools safe from Corona Virus.
Why It Is Good to Join School Clubs
For freshmen, starting High School, participating in student organizations can greatly benefit social circles, leadership, and communicative skills.
Hillsborough To Hold Kindergarten Registration For The 2020-2021 School Year
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be held weekdays from March 23 - April 3. All children who reside in Hillsborough and were born on or before October 1, 2015, are eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year.
Hillsborough Board of Education and Hillsborough Education Association Reach a Tentative Agreement
Hillsborough BOE and HEA have released a joint statement confirming that both parties have reached a tentative agreement on a new 3-year contract.