HP Families,
As we wrap up this week at HP, a reminder that school and offices are closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students have been and will continue to participate in lessons, activities, read-alouds and discussions around Dr. King, his work, message and legacy.
Our annual Food Drive leading up to the 100th Day of School will kick off next week! Please see the attached flyer with the needed items.
The HSA is very excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the HP HSA Talent show, Thursday February, 26 at 6pm 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.
Please note, Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 Kindergarten is now open. Please go to www.hpsd.org and under “About Us” select "Admissions". Kindergarten Parent Orientation is set 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.
First HP "Future Fair" was a Huge Success! Our 8th-grade students had an amazing opportunity to explore a variety of career paths and industries, thanks to our fantastic HP parents and community members. Students rotated through different stations based on their interests and participated in mock interviews, gaining valuable insights for their future careers. A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for dedicating their time and effort with our students! Special shoutout to Ms. Colon and Ms. Weber for their incredible preparation and planning leading up to this dynamic event!
In Music News, Harrington Park had eight students audition for the Region Orchestra on Saturday, and four were accepted into the group: Henry Oh on violin, Jiyoo Choi on cello, Ian Kang on bass, and Ethan Kang on bass. All the students who auditioned worked incredibly hard and did an excellent job! Students who will participate in the regional orchestra will have the opportunity to practice and perform a concert with other middle school musicians from Northern NJ. If you see any of our amazing string players, please give them a big congratulations!
Grade 2 HSA Game Night was extremely successful. A big thank you to the Mavromihalis Family, who generously donated $100 worth of Dunkin' Donuts gift cards for our game night! On January 23rd, Grade 3 will host in the APR.
The HSA is raffling off the most coveted parking spot in front of the school. If you win, the parking spot is yours from 2/01/2026 - 6/25/2026! Don't wait, now is your chance!! Tickets on sale until Thursday, January 29th. All proceeds will help support the HPHSA's student programs. Purchase as many as you want, increase your odds for the most sought out parking spot.Winner will be announced Friday, January 30th by Principal Nitzberg at 3pm on the blacktop! https://rafflecreator.com/pages/11301/spring-prime-parking-2025-2026
Have a great long weekend HP!
Jessica Nitzberg
Principal
