Good morning, Hillsborough! Today, July 15, 2025, all Hillsborough Summer Programs are running as scheduled. Please be aware that some bus routes may experience slight delays due to road debris from last night's storms. We appreciate your patience and look forward to a great day!
Do you know Hillsborough residents who love to stay informed but aren't currently connected to our schools? This one's for them! 👇
They can get all the latest updates directly in their inbox with "Hillsborough Happenings"! It's a great way for all community members to stay in the know about our district.
Tag a friend or share this link so they can sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeolC1RFwKZ2-oukGmfv8hw_wYKWMSfKYevIi19xiyPluitnA/viewform
Let's connect our whole community! 🏫
Parents, guardians, and students! 👋 As we gear up for summer break, we want to ensure you have access to important resources to stay safe and well.
We're excited to share the New Jersey State End-of-School Resource Packet, packed with helpful tips and information on:
- Youth Mental Health: Support lines like 988, NJ4S, 2NDFLOOR, and resources for college students.
- Food Security: Info on school meal applications, Summer EBT, and local summer meal sites.
- Public Health: Guidance on healthy travel, preventing tick/mosquito bites, water safety, H5N1/Bird Flu prevention, and respiratory illnesses.
Download your copy here: https://nj.gov/SummerResourcePacket
For any questions about these resources, please reach out to the Governor’s Office of Constituent Relations at constituent.relations@nj.gov. Wishing everyone a wonderful and healthy summer! #SummerReady #NJFamily #StudentWellness
Did you know our website has an app? It is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Make sure to remember to update your app so you continue to receive news over the summer from Hillsborough Schools.
📢 Calling all innovators, builders, and dreamers! 📢
Are you ready to ignite the next generation's passion for STEM and help us launch brand-new, expanded course offerings based on surging student and community interest? We're on the hunt for an extraordinary Teacher of Robotics/STEM to join our dynamic team! 🚀
Imagine leading the charge in our evolving Technical Education program, where you'll not only integrate a stronger STEM focus but also fuel the incredible momentum we've built in robotics! Our students are hungry for more, and we've seen an explosion of interest in robotics extracurriculars, driving the creation of exciting new learning opportunities. This is your chance to shape minds, build futures, and inspire the engineers and problem-solvers of tomorrow in Hillsborough Township!
Do you hold or are you eligible for a New Jersey Teacher of Technology Education Certificate? If so, we want to hear from YOU! Let's build something amazing together.
Don't just teach – inspire! Apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/hillsborough/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching
#RoboticsTeacher #STEMEducation #NewJerseyJobs #TechEd #TeacherJobs #Innovation #FutureBuilders #NowHiring #HillsboroughNJ
Please check the Summer Assignments page under Curriculum & Instruction to view any required summer work for grades 5-12.
At the May 12, 2025 Board of Education public meeting, Dr. Kathleen Regan, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, shared the 2023–2024 School Performance Report for the Hillsborough Township Public Schools District.
A copy of the presentation is available on the district website at htps.us under Curriculum & Instruction > School Performance Reports.
A big shout-out to all the incredible students and staff we celebrated at last night's Board meeting! Your achievements are truly inspiring. ✨ If you received a proclamation and spotted a small error, please let us know privately, and we'll be happy to provide you with an updated version. Thank you for your understanding! ❤️ #HillsboroughProud #EducationMatters
Hillsborough rocks! 🎶 For the 5th consecutive year, our amazing Hillsborough Township Public Schools have been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! 🎉
Let's put that in perspective: only 11.7% of NJ school districts and just 7% nationwide earn this honor. This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication of our talented music educators and the fantastic support for music in our community.
Way to go, Boro! We're so proud of our students and teachers! 🏆 #HillsboroughTwpSchools #MusicEducation #NAMMFFoundation #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation #ProudToBeRaider
A heartwarming story to brighten your day! 😊 Alvis, a student at Woods Road Elementary, nominated his wonderful teacher, Ms. Schurick, for the Applebee's Above & "Bee"yond Teacher award! Because of Alvis's thoughtful essay, Ms. Schurick will receive a $500 classroom sponsorship AND Alvis's class gets an end-of-year party at Applebee's! What a fantastic way to celebrate a great teacher! 🌟 #StudentNominated #GreatTeacher #ApplebeesKindness #WoodsRoadElementarySchool
Hillsborough is the 36th largest public school district in NJ (out of 610 non-charter schools)! 🤔 Curious about how our district's spending compares to others? The state provides data showing per-pupil costs in different categories. A lower number means a lower cost per student in that area. The comparison below shows us against like schools throughout the state and also against the county. Hillsborough is efficient! Care to fact check? Start here: https://www.nj.gov/education/guide/2024tges.shtml
👇 #HillsboroughSchools #SchoolFunding
We're thrilled to share that we've already received almost 600 responses to our SCOPE Survey! 🎉 Your participation so far is fantastic, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
📣 LIVE NOW! Your voice still matters! 📣
The Hillsborough Township Public Schools SCOPE Survey - our School Communication Performance Evaluation - is still officially LIVE! We're eager to hear from even more staff, parents/guardians, and community members about our communication efforts.
It only takes about 15 minutes to complete this anonymous online survey, and it's open until May 12th. Your feedback is so important as it will directly influence how we communicate with you in the future, ensuring we keep you well-informed and engaged.
Ready to make your voice heard? Click the link below:
➡️ https://survey.k12insight.com/r/xQz4HC
Be open, be honest – your input is invaluable! Thank you for helping us strengthen our communication! 🙏
#HillsboroughTwpSchools #SCOPESurvey #CommunityInput #YourVoiceMatters
HUGE shoutout to our amazing LLD classes at Amsterdam School for expanding their weekly teacher coffee cart into a Community Coffee Cart! ☕ This week, they fueled up our incredible Hillsborough first responders, staff, and other vital community members right here at Amsterdam School. ❤️ Even better? All proceeds are going to the wonderful Gigi's Playhouse in Hillsborough! Let's hear it for this fantastic initiative! #AmsterdamSchool #CommunityLove #GigisPlayhouse #Hillsborough #MakingADifference #StudentLed
🎨 Our talented artists at Woodfern have been busy celebrating "School Principal Day" in a super creative way! Our amazing art teacher guided students in creating portraits of Woodfern Elementary School's very own 13-year Principal, Dr. Kerrigan! 🎉
Dr. Kerrigan was such a good sport and absolutely loved seeing everyone's artistic interpretations. Now for the fun part... take a look at some of these fantastic portraits! 👇
Which one do YOU think captures Dr. Kerrigan's likeness the best? 🤔 Cast your vote in the comments below! Let's show Dr. Kerrigan some love and appreciation for being such a wonderful principal! ❤️ #SchoolPrincipalDay #WoodfernPride #StudentArt #CommunityFun #GoodSport
What an inspiring evening at the J&J Facilities last night! 🎉 We celebrated the incredible culmination of the Johnson & Johnson Technology Awareness Program (TAP). A huge shoutout to the 24 talented high school sophomores who dedicated themselves to this program all semester. Their hard work shone brightly as they presented their business case findings to families and J&J employees. The presentations were truly exceptional! A massive thank you to our continued partners at Johnson & Johnson for providing this invaluable opportunity for our students to engage with their Subject Matter Experts and explore the world of business technology. We deeply appreciate your commitment! #STEMeducation #JNJ #TechAwareness #Partnership #FutureLeaders
🎉 HUGE congrats to two incredibly talented HHS singers! 🎉 Freshman Ananya Ajeeth and junior Sharvi Gosavi have been accepted into the 2025-2026 New Jersey Music Educators Association All-State Treble Choir! This is Ananya's first time auditioning, and Sharvi is a three-year participant who placed in the TOP TEN of all Alto I singers in the state! 🎶 What an amazing achievement! Congratulations, Ananya and Sharvi! We're so proud of you! #HHSMusic #AllStateChoir #NJMEA #StudentSuccess #Proud
Hillsborough Girls' Track and Field does it again! 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Back to Back to Back to Back!
Huge congratulations to our incredible athletes and coaches for their FOURTH consecutive Somerset County Championship title! This marks their EIGHTEENTH overall county championship – an absolutely amazing achievement! 🎉
A special shout-out to the legendary Coach Refi, who is celebrating his 100th season coaching at Hillsborough High School! His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in this unprecedented success. Thank you, Coach Refi, for your unwavering commitment to our student-athletes! 👏
#HillsboroughTrack #CountyChamps #FourPeat #18thTitle #CoachRefi #HillsboroughHighSchool #RaiderPride #TrackAndField
Last night, our Board of Education made a significant decision regarding the potential Tax Levy Incentive Aid from the state that was the topic of the last Board meeting and our Community Engagement night. After careful consideration, the Board voted 5-4 to fully embrace this opportunity, which includes a tax levy increase aimed at moving Hillsborough closer to our fair share of state funding and adequate spending levels.
We understand that discussions about school funding can create uncertainty, and we want to be transparent with you. This decision wasn't taken lightly. The Board believes this is a crucial step towards securing a more stable financial future for our schools and, ultimately, for our entire community. We've developed a responsible and strategic plan, focusing on a balance of non-recurring and recurring costs to provide greater flexibility and sustained stability in the years ahead, with more non-recurring costs planned for 2025-26.
However, our efforts now hinge on two critical external factors:
- State Approval: We've submitted a detailed proposal and are awaiting the state's feedback and approval. Official confirmation and clear guidance have been limited so far, but we are hopeful they will recognize the thoughtful planning behind our approach.
- Governor's Appropriations: The Governor's budget package must also pass for this aid to materialize.
We know you were likely hoping for definitive news at this point. While we share a sense of hope and cautious optimism about the Board's decision and the work we've put in, we are still navigating factors outside of our direct control. We can't offer absolute reassurance just yet.
Please know that your Board and administrative team have poured our energy and focus into this. As soon as we receive further information – particularly regarding state approval and the Governor's appropriations – we will share it with you immediately. We are hopeful that positive news is on the horizon for Hillsborough Township Public Schools. We are also actively sharing information about tax relief for seniors who are eligible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep you informed every step of the way. Stay connected for updates!
Did you know there are valuable property tax relief programs available to help you stay in the Garden State?
🏡 Property Tax Relief for New Jerseyans: The ANCHOR program has been expanded, providing ground-breaking property tax relief to make staying in your home more affordable.
💰 ANCHOR Benefits Expanded:
- Senior homeowners with incomes up to $150,000 can receive either $1,750 or $1,250 each year (until StayNJ begins in January 2026).
- Senior renters with incomes no more than $150,000 can receive $700 each year.
❄️ SENIOR FREEZE PROGRAM: Income eligibility increased to $150,000 per year, and residency requirement reduced from 10 years to 3 years!
🗓️ 📣 NEW EXCITING NEWS! STAYNJ - STARTING JANUARY 2026:
Senior homeowners aged 65 and older with incomes no more than $500,000 can receive half off their property taxes or $6,500 maximum annually. The reduction will be a direct credit applied directly to the property tax bill beginning January 1, 2026.
📑 Three Programs, One Combined Application! Based on 2024 residency, income, and age.
While this is a state program, and not administered by the school district nor the Township, we did want to help get this information out to the members of our community.
For more information, visit: NJ.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
Don't miss out on these opportunities to save! Share this with any New Jersey seniors who could benefit! #NJSeniorTaxRelief #StayNJ #ANCHOR #SeniorFreeze #NJTaxes #PropertyTaxRelief #NewJersey
📢 LIVE NOW! 📢
Your voice matters! The Hillsborough Township Public Schools SCOPE Survey - our School Communication Performance Evaluation - is officially LIVE!
We want to hear from all staff, parents/guardians, and community members about our communication efforts. Take just 15 minutes between now and May 12th to complete this anonymous online survey.
Your feedback will directly shape how we communicate with you in the future, helping us keep you better informed and engaged.
Use the link here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/xQz4HC
Be open, be honest – your input is invaluable! Thank you for helping us strengthen our communication! #HillsboroughTwpSchools #SCOPESurvey #CommunityInput #YourVoiceMatters
