HP Families,
As we wrap up this week at HP, a reminder that our annual Food Drive leading up to the 100th Day of School is underway. Please see the attached flyer with the needed items.
Monday will be a special Blue & White Spirit Day to support the Girls Basketball Team as they will be playing in the Championship Game at NVOT vs Old Tappan. Come and support the team at 5:30 Monday 2/2.
Parents using the “Kiss and Go” are reminded not to exit their vehicle. This causes a tremendous backup and is a safety issue.
Next week, on Wednesday, February 4th, our Guidance Counselor will host Global Day of Play at the elementary level. As we have done in the past year, this national initiative promotes unstructured play and has been shown to boost creativity, social skills, and emotional development. It provides students with an opportunity to step away from structured classroom activities and engage with one another in a more relaxed and fun setting. See details from Guidance in this LETTER
Save the Date - 8th Grade vs Staff Have a Heart Volleyball Game - Thursday, February 12th, 3:15-4:15. This event is held in the Big Gym and raises money for the American Heart Association. Tickets will be $3 and this event is open to the entire school community!
The HSA is very excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the HP Talent Show, Thursday, February 26, at 6 pm in the Big Gym. Free for students & teachers to perform in the talent show. $10 for any parents who would like to perform. Ticket sales will open soon on the HSA website, $10 for each entry, 4 years old & younger are free.
Congratulations to the One Bridge Wonders, Hudson Hahn, Dael Nam, Michaela Cappadona, Abby Kim, and Dani Mansoor, for taking first place yesterday at the Invengineering Expo! Kudos to all the teams for great teamwork and excellent bridges. Great job HP!
Please note, Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 Kindergarten is open. Please go to www.hpsd.org and under “About Us” select "Admissions". Kindergarten Parent Orientation is scheduled for the evening of March 5th at 6:00 pm.
Calling all 8th grade artists! Any 8th grader interested in participating in the annual Library Art Contest is now invited to do so. All information regarding the contest can be found here. All submissions are due no later than Friday, Feb. 13th. Questions? See or email Mrs. Pidane, pidane@hpsd.org.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders: Yearbook orders are now being taken for any 6th or 7th grader interested in purchasing this year's book. Order forms were handed out in homeroom and are also linked here. The cost of the book is $41 and payment must be made at the time of purchase. Orders are due no later than Friday, February 13th. Order forms and payment can be handed in to Mrs. Pidane. NOTE: 8th graders DO NOT need to order a book. Order now in order to guarantee a book for your 6th or 7th grader. Questions? email: pidane@hpsd.org.
Please see the attached HSA Book Bonanza information!
Have a great weekend HP!
Jessica Nitzberg
Principal
