HP Families,

As we wrap up this week at HP, a reminder that school is closed next week for Spring Break. We hope everyone has a restful break.

A HUGE HP congratulations so this years Educator of the Year - Ms. Allison Bradbury our Prek-4 Guidance Counselor. Ms. Bradbury a a dynamic part of the HP School Community . Please join me in congratulating her!

This week, we hosted our annual grade 3 Senior Share Day. Led by Ms. Einhorn, students performed for grandparents and grand-friends and did a wonderful job. A huge thanks to the HSA parents for decorating the APR and providing delicious treats.

The Annual HP ART SHOW was held on Wednesday evening. We had a tremendous turnout! A huge thanks to Ms. Pidane & Ms DeBellis.

Yesterday, 7th grade students traveled to Philadelphia, PA, for a jam-packed day of historical touring and Philly cheesesteaks!

Today, students in Jazz Band and Strings participated in a performance at Community Church for the Senior Club 60 group.

On Tuesday, Sean Pritchard from INHABIT was back working with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The focus of this session was “Superpowers for the Brain & Body”. It’s focused on the value of creating habits and little things they can do each day to feel and perform at their best.

Health Office Note - To parents/guardians of students on the track team: All paperwork (medical forms, code of conduct, etc.) must be completed and submitted by the first day of practice, Monday, April 20, in order to be cleared for participation. Students who signed up were emailed individually by the coach regarding what forms are still needed.

See the HP Summer Escape Information attached.

Congratulations to the 8th grade SAIL students who did a great job at the Rube Goldberg competition on Monday! Placing 3rd for their creative design and presentation were: Grayson Ciaccio-Morrissey, Josef Saric, Ethan Strate, Claire Jeon, Elisha Kim, Sophia Swat, Jason Davila, Brandon Sim, and Noah Ahn. Finishing in 1st place for an excellent execution of their design were: Eamonn Maginn, Brendan Pribilia, Nathan Ahn, Blaise Chiang, Dylan Song, Ryan Weng, Quinn Hutchinson, and Thomas Chen. Way to go, Spartans. Please stop by Ms. Petrie's room now to pick up your certificates.

Have a restful spring break.

Jessica Nitzberg

Principal

The softball team started their season strong this week with back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday, earning two exciting wins under the leadership of captains Paige Radoian and Quinn Hutchinson. The season opener against Closter featured an outstanding performance by Paige Radoian, who pitched a complete game with an impressive 15 strikeouts. The first inning set the tone, with Radoian allowing just one single before striking out three batters in a row. Offensively, Olive Schryver got things started with a home run in the first inning, while key hits from Paige Radoian, Quinn Hutchinson, and Ava Hwang helped secure a 7–1 victory. The team carried that momentum into Tuesday’s game. Olive Schryver took the mound with her twin sister, Leighton Schryver, behind the plate. After falling behind 2–0 early, the team responded immediately with five runs of their own. Olive showed composure under pressure, getting out of a bases-loaded situation without allowing any runs. In the fourth inning, with the bases loaded, Olive sealed the game with a grand slam, ending it by mercy rule with a final score of 17–7. Defensively, Paige Radoian at second base and Ava Hwang at first base demonstrated excellent communication and execution. Additional standout hits came from Emily Arad, Quinn Hutchinson, and Leighton Schryver. Across both games, the team displayed smart baserunning, aggressive swings, and strong defensive play. The girls now head into spring break undefeated and will resume their season after the break with an away game at Demarest.

The Baseball Team got their season started this past week with two very tough opening games. Although the results against Closter and Old Tappan were not what the team wanted, there were many bright spots as the season will get into full gear after spring break. The boys will play at Demarest on Monday, home against Norwood, and home versus Haworth after break.

Grade 2 & 3 Kind Kids Schedule

All meetings will be held at 8:05-8:30 am in the Computer Lab

-May 6 - 2nd Grade & May 27 - 3rd Grade

-June 3 - 2nd Grade & June 17- 3rd Grade

Upcoming HP Events!

April 13th-17th - Spring Break

April 20th - HSA Spring Enrichment Begins

April 22nd- 24th - 6th Grade Fairview Lakes Trip

April 27th - BOE Meeting - 6 p.m.

Weekend of May 1st & 2nd - 8th Grade School Play

Week of May 4th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th - BOE Meeting - 6 p.m.

May 7th & 8th - HSA Mother’s Day Plant Sale

May 8th - 5th Grade Dance - See Attached

Community News

- See the HP Swim Club Flyer Attached

-See HP Junior Woman's Club Flyer Attached for a Night of Icons Tricky Tray Event!

Looking for some old-school summer camp fun for your child this summer? NV Summer Camp will be running from June 29th - July 31st at Harrington Park School and is open to all Northern Valley and Pascack Valley children going into Kindergarten up through Middle School. Full day and Half Day options are available! Registration and information can be found at our website here. Questions? Email: NVHPSummerCamp@gmail.com - Follow us on Instagram: @nvsummercamp

Registration is now open for Camp Innovation Summer 2026! Camp Innovation will be running again this summer from June 29-July 24 at Harrington Park School. The camp will run from 12:30-3pm (12 pm lunch option with pickup from NVCamp available). Further information and registration forms can be found on our website (www.campinnovationnj.com). Space is limited and will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. Please register today to secure your spot! Any questions, please email us at CampInnovationNJ@gmail.com. Register today!

See Other Summer Opportunities