The New Jersey Department of Education mandates passing the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) as a requirement for graduation.  This year’s HSPA will be administered on March 4, 5 and 6.  As was done last year, in an effort to provide an optimum environment for students taking this highly important assessment, we will be implementing a modified school schedule on these days.  During HSPA testing, we will be running two bus schedules:

•  Students taking the HSPA will get on their buses at their regular time.  This includes all juniors, seniors who are retesting, and seniors who have transferred in from other states.
• All other students will get on their usual buses two and a half hours later than their normal departure times.   Upon arrival to campus, these students who are not participating in the HSPA testing will enter into the Main Gym and remain there until they are dismissed at the conclusion of testing.
• All students will go home on their normal buses at the end of the school day.

Both of our high schools have embraced Rachel’s Challenge (http://www.rachelschallenge.org/).  Rachel Scott was the first victim of the Columbine school shooting and her family has created Rachel’s Challenge based off of Rachel’s journals.  Presenters introduced our students to Rachel’s Challenge about two years ago.  Voorhees High School is having another presentation of Rachel’s Challenge for newer students who were not present for the initial presentation on March 4.  There is also a parent portion to Rachel’s Challenge.  All parents/guardians are invited to attend the presentation on March 4 from 6:30-7:30pm in the main gym at Voorhees High School.   

Hunterdon Healthcare is holding a Concussion Awareness Day on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Hunterdon Medical Center.  On this day, you can register to have a free baseline ImPACT test done for your child.  There are limited screening appointments available so registration is required.  Please call 908-788-6157 to register.

There will be three lectures on this day: Concussion Basics at 9:30am, Return to Learn at 10:00am, and Return to Play at 10:30am.  Please click here for more details.

The North Hunterdon High School Music Department’s PRISM Concert will take place on Thursday, March 20^th at 8:00 p.m. in the Main Gym.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens.  Tickets are on sale now.  Students may purchase them from any Music teacher with cash or a check.  Checks should be made out to “NHMA.”  The parents and community members can purchase tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/583731.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the concert.  Seating is general admission.

This March marks the 12th annual special showcase of student (and faculty) talent with an array of vocal, instrumental, large and small ensembles, and solo performances.  Students have been preparing for months to produce a show worthy of the hype that surrounds this spectacular event.  (more…)