BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK!
Our girls have done it! For the 5th year in a row, the Spring Girls’ Track team has sprinted, jumped, and thrown their way to the Somerset County Championship title! 🥇🏃♀️💨
This is more than a win - it’s a legacy! This victory marks our 15th overall county title, proving once again that hard work, grit, and heart live right here on our track.
To our athletes - You pushed through every lap and gave it your all in every event. We couldn’t be prouder of your dedication and the way you represent our school.
Huge shoutout to our coaching staff and the parents who cheer from the sidelines every meet—this win belongs to all of us! 🎊
#CountyChamps #TrackAndField #5InARow #LegacyOfExcellence #SchoolPride

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Hillsborough Township Public Schools has been officially recognized as one of the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation! 🏆
This marks our SIXTH year in a row receiving this prestigious honor, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, teachers, and the entire community that keeps the music playing. From the first notes in elementary school to our award-winning high school ensembles, music is truly the heartbeat of our district.
We want to send a huge thank you to our dedicated music educators who inspire our students every day, our talented students for their incredible hard work, and our parents and community members for your unwavering support of the arts.
Here’s to six years of excellence and many more to come! 🎵✨
#HillsboroughPride #BCME2026 #MusicEducation #NAMMFoundation #BoroStrong #ArtsInEducation

In case you missed our previous announcement, the classroom looks a lot different than it did just two years ago - and we want to show you why.
Our Instructional Technology team is hosting an exclusive virtual session tonight to dive into how Artificial Intelligence is being used to help our students learn, create, and problem-solve.
What We’re Covering:
- Live Demos: Watch tools like SchoolAI, NotebookLM, and Gemini in a real-world learning context.
- The Big Picture: Hear about our district’s strategic vision and our commitment to academic integrity.
- Safety First: Learn how we are teaching students to navigate AI ethics and digital responsibility.
- Parent Resources: We’ll be unveiling our new AI Resource Page specifically for families!
Event Details:
📅 When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom
Whether you are tech-savvy or just curious about what your child is working on, this session will help you feel confident about our "future-ready" classrooms.
Don’t forget to sign up!
Register here to receive the Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbWGsYO7TrqMBzfzO-T9Kw#/registration

Let’s hear it for our very own Scott Rourke! On the heels of his team's incredible run, Coach Rourke has officially been named the first New York Jets Girls’ Flag Football Coach of the Week of the 2026 season! 🏆
This is a massive honor and a testament to all the hard work, strategy, and heart he’s poured into the team. The girls are playing lights-out, and the league is clearly taking notice.
🤫 The "Secret" Play...
While we are celebrating this big win with the Green and White, we should probably mention one tiny detail Coach failed to disclose... He’s a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. 🤠⭐ (Feel free to comment below)
Don't worry, Coach.. as long as the wins keep coming, we'll keep the "How 'bout them Cowboys" talk on the sidelines.
Congratulations, Coach! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see where you lead the team next.
#JetsFlag #CoachOfTheWeek #GirlsFlagFootball #WorkHardPlayHard

The school redistricting assignments for the upcoming academic year are officially available starting today. We know transitions can be a big deal, and we are here to make sure every family knows exactly where they’ll be heading this fall.
📧 How will I find out?
If your student is affected by these changes, you should receive a welcome email today from your new principal. Keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe that pesky spam folder, just in case!).
📍 Not sure if you're affected?
You don’t have to wait for an email to stay in the loop! Our Transfinder system is live and ready to help. Anyone can check the elementary sending zones by simply entering their home address.
Check your home’s sending zone here: https://infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=HTSD5D98IOE85

Huge shoutout to our incredible Girls’ Flag Football team! Tonight, they made a statement. Our girls just took down the #2 ranked team in the state to keep that perfect record alive! 😤🔥
The grit, the speed, and the absolute heart on that field tonight was next level. This team is proving week after week that they aren't just contenders—they’re the standard.
Current status: STILL UNDEFEATED!!! ✅
We’re riding this momentum all the way to the top. The energy is electric, the defense is a wall, and the offense is pure magic.
🗣️ WHO’S NEXT????
Drop some love for the squad in the comments! 👇
#FlagFootball #GirlsFlagFootball #Undefeated #DreamTeam #GameChangers

Get ready to journey to the Pride Lands! The HMS Musical Theater Troupe is thrilled to bring this beloved classic to life. Join us for an unforgettable performance filled with incredible music, vibrant costumes, and talent you won't want to miss.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or introducing your kids to Simba’s journey for the first time, it’s going to be a "roaring" good time for the whole family!
🗓️ Showtimes:
- Friday, April 10th @ 7:00 PM
- Saturday, April 11th @ 7:00 PM
- Sunday, April 12th @ 2:00 PM (Matinee)
📍 Location:
Hillsborough Middle School
🎟️ Tickets:
- Adults: $10
- Seniors & Students: $5
Come out and support our hard-working students and enjoy a night of live theater. We can’t wait to see you there!
Hakuna Matata! ✨
#HMSMusical #LionKingJr #HillsboroughProud #LiveTheater #SupportTheArts

As mentioned at the last Board meeting, we want to provide a clear timeline regarding school assignments and redistricting for the upcoming school year.
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming communications:
🗓️ Tuesday, April 7
A district-wide message will be sent from the Superintendent’s office. This email will provide a general update and notify the community that families specifically affected by redistricting will receive direct follow-up information later this week.
🗓️ Friday, April 10
Morning: Families of students moving to a new school will receive a targeted message from their Principal. Our technical teams will also be updating the Transfinder system with the new boundary maps at this time.
Afternoon: The Parent Portal (Genesis) will be updated. Families will be able to log in to view their child’s official school assignment for the 2026-27 school year.
✅ Mandatory Acknowledgement
For families moving to a new school, a mandatory "Acknowledgement" feature will be enabled in Genesis. Upon logging in, parents of affected students must check a box confirming they have viewed the new assignment.
📞 Ensuring 100% Awareness
Our goal is to ensure every family is informed and prepared. Starting April 30, school staff will begin reaching out personally to any families who have not yet acknowledged their notification in the portal. We are committed to confirming 100% awareness before the end of the school year.
Thank you for your partnership and patience as we prepare for an exciting 2026-27 school year! 🏫✨

Representatives from Somerset County government will be visiting the high school to meet with students and share the wide variety of career paths available immediately after graduation. Whether you are interested in hands-on work like Public Works, Recycling, and Roads & Bridges, or looking to start a career in Front Office Support, there is a place for you in public service.
One of our top priorities is ensuring that every student in our schools - regardless of their post-graduation plans - has access to a stable and rewarding future.
We want to make sure we reach all types of students, from those looking for technical trades to those interested in administrative careers. Counselors will be helping to identify students who are a great fit, so keep an eye out for flyers and more details coming soon!
📅 When: April 28
⏰ Time: Periods 2 & 3 (8:30–10:15 a.m.)
📍 Where: At the High School

Earning a spot on a national roster is one of the highest honors in sports, and seeing Ania transition from our own athletic fields to the global arena is a powerful reminder of what hard work and dedication can achieve. As a goalkeeper, Ania carries the immense responsibility of leading from the back of the net, and she has officially proven she can hold her own against the best young talent in the world.
We are so fortunate to have such an inspiring student-athlete representing our community and showing us all what it means to chase big dreams with grit and grace. Please join us in the comments by dropping a 🇲🇽, a ⚽, or a 🧤 to congratulate Ania on this incredible, historic achievement. Welcome home, Ania - we are so proud of you!
#Goalkeeper #StudentAthleteSuccess


The final sessions have wrapped up in London, and our Debate Club is walking away with a massive victory! 🇬🇧🎤
Our delegates took on the world at London YouthMUN 2026, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. Our small but mighty team secured 8 Individual Awards for their diplomacy, research, and oratorical skills.
The icing on the cake? We’ve officially been crowned "Best Small Delegation"! 🥇
This win is a testament to the culture of excellence we’ve built together. These trophies will join an already impressive collection of awards from local, national, and international competitions over the years. Time and again, our students prove that they belong on the global stage.
Congratulations to every delegate who put in the long hours of prep and showed up with such passion and poise. You’ve represented us brilliantly on the international circuit!
Safe travels on the journey home - we can't wait to celebrate with you! ✈️
#LondonYouthMUN2026 #DebateClub #ModelUN #BestSmallDelegation #GlobalChampions


We are beyond proud to announce that four of our wrestlers stood on the podium at the State Tournament. It takes an incredible amount of sacrifice, grit, and heart to make it this far. Please join us in celebrating:
Maria Imhauser – 3rd Place 🥉
Nick Duarte – 5th Place 🎖️
Charlida Cimino – 7th Place 🎖️
Monali Braich – 8th Place 🎖️
Three girls and one of our boys brought home the hardware! Congratulations to these hammers on an unforgettable season. 🏆




Students in Ms. Mottley’s Algebra 1 class at HMS just took "leveling up" to a whole new height! Partnering with Tech Coach Ms. Mele, these students traded their standard worksheets for Generative AI to bridge the gap between abstract polynomials and interactive software design.
Here’s how they engineered their way to a win:
The Design Phase: Teams used a "Planning Blueprint" to brainstorm game hooks, pitching everything from deep-sea missions to galactic battles.
The Pitch Phase: After a high-stakes class vote, the winner was crowned: "Space Blaster." 🌌
The Build: This is where the math got real. The class authored 10 complex polynomial problems and collaborated with Gemini AI to build the game logic. They decided that mathematical accuracy would dictate the physics - correct answers earned "speed boosts," while errors resulted in "knockback" penalties! ⚡️
The Launch: Students embedded the AI-generated code into a Google Site, turning their classroom into a studio where they peer-tested a fully functional game they built from scratch.
By moving from passive consumers to active creators, these students proved that rigorous algebra and 21st-century computer science are the perfect power-up.
High-five to our student engineers for showing us how math moves! 👏💻📐
#HMSAlgebra #GameDesign #EdTech #FutureEngineers #MathIsRealWorld #AIinEducation

Huge news! Our very own Aileen Xue is going to be featured on ABC News tonight!
Make sure to tune in during the 5:00 PM broadcast. Her segment is expected to air right around 5:45 PM.
Many of you know Aileen as a standout athlete for the Hillsborough Raiders. Tonight, the news will be covering her incredible journey back to the volleyball court. After a life-altering accident in March 2024 and a long road to recovery - including six brain surgeries and relearning how to walk and speak - Aileen has defied the odds as a "miracle patient."
We are so proud of her strength and the inspiring spirit she brings to our community. Set your DVRs or grab a spot on the couch - you won't want to miss this!

HTPS is proud to be participating with dozens of New Jersey school districts on March 19ᵗʰ 2026! This event is sponsored by NJ STRIDE. This event is for aspiring AND experienced educators. Aspiring educators are encouraged because member districts can help with teaching certifications. No candidates for administrator openings will be interviewed at this event. The event will go from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM on that Thursday. Registration now open! If you are interested, go to NJSTRIDE.org/jobfair.

Due to potentially hazardous early morning conditions, all Hillsborough Township Public Schools have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday February 24, 2026. Please expect buses to pick your child up 2 hours later than normal. Lunches will be served. Afternoon kindergarten and afternoon preschool classes will begin 1 hour later than normal. Please click here to view school specific opening times.
The Board of Education Meeting originally scheduled for Monday February 23, 2026 has been reschedule for Thursday February 26, 2026 at 7:30pm.


We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dr. Chris Ireland has been named the 2026 NJPSA State Visionary Supervisor of the Year! 🏆
This prestigious honor from the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association recognizes leaders who go above and beyond to drive innovation and student success. From expanding our Applied Tech and Business courses to elevating our Music and Art programs, Dr. Ireland’s leadership ensures our students are ready for the modern world.
"While I am deeply honored by this recognition, this award is truly a testament to the incredible work happening in our classrooms every day." — Dr. Chris Ireland
Superintendent Michael Volpe said it best: Dr. Ireland doesn’t just manage a department—he inspires it.
Please join us in the comments by sharing a congratulatory message for Dr. Ireland and a shout-out to the amazing Visual & Performing Arts and Related Areas staff! 👏✨
#HillsboroughProud #BoroSchools #NJPSA #VisionaryLeadership #ArtsEducation #StudentSuccess

Another year, another trophy for the case! Our Girls Track & Field team has officially secured yet another State Sectional Title, proving once again that they are the standard-setters in this sport.
It’s getting harder and harder to find new ways to describe this program’s dominance, but one thing is undeniable - it’s impossible to argue with Coach Refi’s track record. Year after year, the names on the roster change, but the results stay exactly the same.


