📢 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NOTICE: SCHOOL CLOSURE 📢

Attention students, parents, and residents - Please be advised that all schools in the district will be CLOSED on Tuesday, June 2nd. We are observing this closure for two primary reasons:

Unused Snow Day - Because we did not exceed our weather-related emergency days this past winter, we are utilizing a "give-back" day.

Primary Election Day - Several of our school facilities will be serving as official polling locations. Closing schools ensures the safety of our students and provides easy access for community members to cast their votes. 🗳️

Normal schedules will resume on Wednesday, June 3rd.

Thank you for your cooperation and for participating in the democratic process!
about 23 hours ago, Mike Volpe
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND STILL UNDEFEATED! 🏆🏈

Our girls’ flag football team just wrapped up the regular season with another massive W, keeping that perfect record flawless! 😤✨

There’s no other way to say it: We are entering the playoffs as the hottest team in the state. The chemistry is unmatched, the defense is a literal brick wall, and our offense is playing on an entirely different level right now. 📈🔥

The job isn’t finished, but the momentum is all ours. Let’s keep this energy rolling all the way to the chip! 💍

Show some love for the best squad in the state in the comments! 👇

#FlagFootball #Undefeated #StateBound #GirlsFlagFootball #PlayoffBound #WinTheDay
3 days ago, Mike Volpe
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🥎 500 WINS: A MILESTONE FOR THE AGES! 🥎

History was made on the diamond today! Huge congratulations to Cheryl Iaione for reaching her 500th career victory, becoming the first coach in Somerset County history to hit this incredible milestone.

To put this in perspective, 500 wins isn’t just a "good run" - it’s a masterclass in consistency, grit, and leadership.

🏆 In the Company of Legends
In the world of sports, names like Pat Summitt (Tennessee), Mike Krzyzewski (Duke), or Mike Candrea (Arizona Softball) are synonymous with excellence because they built cultures that outlasted generations of players.

Coach Iaione has done exactly that. Whether you are at a D1 powerhouse or on a high school field in New Jersey, winning at this level requires the same relentless DNA:

The longevity of a pro like Connie Mack.

The tactical mind of a Nick Saban.

The heart for the game that defines the greats.

While the record books will show "500," the real impact is measured in the hundreds of athletes she has mentored, the life lessons taught in the dugout, and the standard of excellence she set for Somerset County athletics.

"Good coaches win games; great coaches change lives."

Cheryl, thank you for showing us what excellence looks like. You’ve officially set the bar!

Drop a 🥎 or a "Congratulations" below to celebrate Coach Iaione! #Softball #NJSoftball #500Wins #Legendary #SomersetCounty #CoachIaione #Milestone #SoftballLife
3 days ago, Mike Volpe
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🥎 GUESS WHO’S BACK? 🥎
After a few seasons away from the top, the Hillsborough Raiders are officially reclaiming their throne! This team is playing with a level of dominance we haven't seen in years, and yesterday’s SCT Quarterfinal was the ultimate statement.

The Raiders (now 17-1!) shut out Franklin 4-0, proving that the powerhouse culture is alive and well in the Boro. 🏠💪

🌟 THE HEADLINER: Emma Anderson
Freshman phenom Emma Anderson is making sure everyone knows her name. She put on a masterclass in the circle, racking up a career-high 15 strikeouts!

🚫 No walks
🚫 Only ONE hit allowed
📈 New season high (surpassing her previous 14k mark)

📈 TOTAL TEAM EFFORT
The bats are back, too! Hillsborough pounded out 8 hits, led by Anna Antonelli (2-for-3, RBI double). Big-time RBI contributions from Alexis Carlisle, Julianna Sabo, and Addison Whitney provided all the cushion the Raiders needed to cruise into the next round.

THE ROAD TO THE TITLE CONTINUES:
The No. 13 ranked Raiders are headed to the SCT SEMIFINALS! We host Gill St. Bernard’s this Wednesday right here at home.

The energy is back. The dominance is back. Let’s go Boro! 🔴⚫️

#HillsboroughSoftball #RaiderNation #TheComeback #SCT #BoroPride #Shutout #NJSoftball
5 days ago, Mike Volpe
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Welcome to the team, Mr. Miller! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Stephen Miller will be joining our district as the new Director of School Counseling, effective July 1!

Mr. Miller is a highly respected educational leader with over 15 years of experience in PreK-12 counseling and administration. He joins us from Roselle Public Schools, where he has spent his time refining student support strategies and district-wide wellness programs.

Mr. Miller has a proven track record of putting students and families first. From launching "Parent University" engagement series to overseeing HIB prevention and mental health screeners, he is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for every student.

His expertise in data-informed leadership will ensure our counseling department remains innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking.

We are confident that Mr. Miller’s deep expertise and heart for student success make him the perfect fit for our community.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Mr. Miller! We look forward to the incredible impact he will have on our schools and our students. 🍎✨

#Welcome #SchoolCounseling #DistrictPride #StudentSuccess #NewLeadership
7 days ago, Mike Volpe
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🏆 CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 🏆

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
16 days ago, Mike Volpe
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🎶 Big news, Hillsborough! 🎶

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
20 days ago, Mike Volpe
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📣 REMINDER: See AI in Action Tonight! 📣
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
24 days ago, Mike Volpe
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🏈 BIG NEWS ON THE GRIDIRON! 🏈

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
25 days ago, Mike Volpe
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📢 Elementary Redistricting News for the 2026-27 School Year! 📢

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
about 1 month ago, Mike Volpe
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🏈 UNDEFEATED AND UNSTOPPABLE! 🏈
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
about 1 month ago, Mike Volpe
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🦁 Hillsborough Middle School Presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.! 🦁

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
about 1 month ago, Mike Volpe
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📢 Important Update: 2026-27 School Year Redistricting
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! 🏫✨
about 2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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We are thrilled to announce a special Career Discovery event for our seniors on April 28!

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
about 2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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Huge news for our district! We are bursting with pride to welcome back one of our very own, Ania Lopez-Acuna, from the international stage. Ania recently returned from competing as a Goalkeeper for the Mexican U17 Women’s National Team!

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
about 2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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WEATHER ALERT (3/16/26): Due to impending weather conditions, all district activities scheduled after 2:30 PM today have been canceled. This cancellation includes tonight’s Board of Education Meeting, which will be rescheduled; further communication regarding a new date is forthcoming. Please note that the High School College Fair (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) and Catholic Charities afterschool programs will still proceed as originally scheduled.
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough BOE
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🏆 Big News from London YouthMUN 2026! 🏆
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
2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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They say wrestling is the toughest sport on the planet, and this weekend, our athletes proved they are some of the toughest people in the state! 🤼‍♂️💪

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. 🏆
2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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🚀 From Math Students to Game Architects! 🎮

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
2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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📺 Tonight’s the Night!
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!
2 months ago, Mike Volpe
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