HP Community,
As we wrap up this week, we hope to see you tomorrow morning at the HSA Color Run. Check-in and day of registration begins at 9:00am. The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m.
As mentioned, families should Save The Date for our 2025 Chuseok Festival on September 27th. For any interested students who like to participate, please see the Google form HERE and the below flyer with information about the individual performance options.
As a reminder, due to inclement weather on Thursday and Friday, Field Day for Prek-2 and grades 6 & 7 will be held on Monday, June 2nd!
On Wednesday, Kindergarten had their end-of-year classroom celebrations and concert. Students did a wonderful job performing!
On Tuesday, the 5th grade hosted a Cardboard Carnival and students in grades Prek-4 had the opportunity to visit and play games. The 5th grade students did a wonderful job constructing and running the event. Also, on Thursday, the 5th grade traveled to Wild West City.
In sports news, Coach Bradbury and Coach Lewis want to give a huge shout-out to our track and field team for an incredible performance at Tuesday’s championship meet against Norwood, Northvale, and Old Tappan! This was the CHAMPIONSHIP, and our athletes came ready to compete! The energy was high, the competition was tough, and our team delivered across the board. Every athlete gave it their all, and we’re proud of every single one of you. What a way to close out the season! Congratulations to all of our athletes as you represented our school with pride, hustle, and heart.
Here are just a few of the standout performances:
Dylan Song came in 2nd in the 60-meter dash.
Leo Nakamura placed 4th in the 100-meter, and Talia Toomin took 5th in the same event.
Hunter Hong raced to 2nd place in the 400-meter.
In the 800-meter, Luke Zeccardi and Quinn Garrison both placed 3rd, with Reid Garrison coming in 4th.
In the 4x100 relay, the team of Leo Nakamura, Dylan Song, Joseph Sim, and Kenneth Lee took 2nd, and the team of Ava Topple, Maria Del Grande, Natalie Cappadona, and Noelle An took 3rd!
In the 4x200 relay, Luke Zeccardi, David Joo, Thomas Chen, and Sean Blancard came in 2nd, while Quinn Garrison, Shael Kim, Chloe Kim, and Sophia Lee grabbed 3rd!
In the field events, James Lehmann placed 5th in the long jump, Connor Brondo took 4th in the discus, and Jason Davila had a powerhouse day, taking 2nd in discus and 1st place in the shot put!
The Baseball Team completed their season this week with a tough playoff loss to Northvale. The season was filled with tremendous pitching, numerous great at-bats, and several outstanding plays in the field. Mr. Lawlor would like to thank all the boys for their dedication and willingness to learn, especially the three 8th graders Liam Donnelly, Luke Pavone and Noah Ribeiro.
We’re excited to share that our popular Summer Escape camp is back again this year, running from August 4th–22nd, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This engaging camp offers a fun blend of academic enrichment and social-emotional learning to keep minds sharp and spirits high! For more details and to register, please visit the Summer Escape section on our school website. We hope to see you there! https://www.hpsd.org/page/spartan-summer-escape
Have a wonderful weekend HP!
Jessica Nitzberg
Principal
June Happenings
Monday, June 2nd- Prek-2 AM Field Day & PM Grades 6 & 7
Monday, June 2nd - 6:00pm Grade 3 & 4 Literacy Night - APR
Monday, June 2nd - BOE Meeting at 6 p.m. in the MUSIC ROOM
Tuesday, June 3rd - Field Day Grades 3-5 AM only * Rain Date June 4th
Tuesday, June 3rd - HSA Dinner
Thursday, June 5th - 8th Grade Dinner Dance - Old Tappan Manor
Tuesday, June 10th - HSA Meeting 1:30 pm Town Library
Wednesday, June 11th - 8th Grade Awards Night 7:00pm
Thursday, June 12th - 8th Grade Pool Party - Town Pool
Friday, June 13th - 9:00am Grade 1,2,3 Concert
Friday, June 13th - Blue & White Spirit Day
Saturday, June 14th - Class of 2026 Car Wash! Flyer Below
Tuesday, June 17th - 8th Grade Graduation 7:00pm Big Gym - Ticketed event
Thursday, June 19th - Minimum Session Day 12:45pm dismissal for all students - Report Cards Available Online.
Friday, June 20th - Last Day of School - Minimum Session Day 12:45pm dismissal & 6th & 7th Grade Awards 9:00am & 8th Grade Clap Out!
Weekly Flyers
Chuseok Festival
Class of 2026 Car Wash
Community News:
Girl Scout Diaper Drive Info
Summer Reading & Math Support for students in grades 4-8: Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. Vazquez, and Mrs. Koh will guide students as they focus on finishing summer reading and math requirements. Sign up for one week or all three. Sessions will take place in the town library from 3:30-5:00. Camp Innovation kids can walk directly to the town library with Mrs. Brodie. Dates: Session one - July 7-10, Session two - July 14-17, Session three - July 21-24. Cost is $175 per session.
Spartan Basketball Camp: Mr. Leichte and the HP basketball team would like to invite girls and boys entering grades 3-6 to join us for a fun and exciting week of learning and developing fundamental basketball skills. The camp will focus on having fun while learning important skills needed to be successful on the court. Skill work will include shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. Camp Info Dates: June 23-27 and/or August 11-15, 2025 - Time: 9 am – 12 pm- Cost: $175 (includes camp t-shirt)- Daily Drop-Off and Pick-Up: HP Gymnasium- If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Leichte - Email: Leichte@hpsd.org
Registration is now open for Camp Innovation Summer 2025! Camp Innovation will be running again this summer from June 30-August 1 at Harrington Park School. The camp will run from 12:30-3pm unless you choose the lunch option with pickup from NVCamp. Further information and registration forms can be found on our website www.campinnovationnj.com.
Unleash Your Summer Adventure at NV Summer Camp! Are you ready for a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences? Look no further! NV Summer Camp offers an exciting and enriching program for children going in Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Registration is Now Open! How to Register-
Visit our website at NVSummerCamp.com
Complete the Registration on the registration page. Complete Payment on the payment page. SOFTBALL SUMMER LEAGUE 2025
We’re excited to announce the return of the Town Summer League! Join us for a fun and competitive season of youth softball.
Start Date: June 9th- REGISTER HERE:https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/27956