HMS Peer Leaders recently visited all six elementary schools in Hillsborough where they met with 2nd graders to share a message of friendship, inclusivity and anti-bullying. The peer mentors read the book "Strictly No Elephants" by Lisa Mantchev to the class following up with probing questions and discussion about the characters in the story and how they treat the friends and others in their lives. Together, the HMS mentors and 2nd graders worked on crafts related to the story to reinforce the concept of friendship and acceptance and build their relationship across the grades. Special thanks to HMS Student Assistance Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist, Ms. Lisa Grylls-White for her work with the HMS Peer Leaders this year.
Congratulations to the cast & crew of the HMS-Musical Theater Troupe for a triumphant fairy tale production of Shrek-The Musical, Jr. starring Gabe Montoya as Shrek, Sammi Petito as Princess Fiona, and Grace Amerman as the Donkey who ultimately brings them together for true love's first kiss! Special thanks to MTT co-directors, Ms. Dana Gordon and Ms. Bethany Fink along with pit-band director Mr. Ryan Barry for all their work with MTT this year.
Spring Movie Night at HMS! The HMS HSA is hosting a Spring Movie Night on March 28 from 7pm to 9pm in the HMS Cafeteria showing Moana 2! Tickets are $10 and include free popcorn. The HSA will also be selling snacks and water before and during the movie for $1, $2 or $3 value. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event at the link below. Registration to purchase tickets will close on Thursday, 3/27/2025 at 9pm. To purchase tickets: https://spring-movie-night-at-hms-copy.cheddarup.com/
It's March Madness at HMS! Chess madness that is. The 1st Annual HMS Chess Tournament kicked off in the library/media center during lunch periods on Monday and will continue all week until a chess master is crowned. Special thanks to Library/Media Specialist Ms. Gateau-Barerra along with Ms. Alburg and Mr. Begeja and the library/media assistants for helping put the tournament together.
Join us this weekend as the HMS Musical Theatre Troupe presents "Shrek - The Musical, Jr.!" Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and children's matinee performance on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and senior citizens all sold at the door for general admission.
HMS-HSA Dine Out at Tender Lovin' Grill (TLG) of Hillsborough - Tuesday, March 18th from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
The HMS Home & School Association is teaming up with Tender Lovin Grill for our next DINE OUT!! No need to mention us because TLG is giving a portion of ALL DAY proceeds to benefit the HMSHSA!
Go get lunch or dinner!! Thank you for your continued support of HMS-HSA!
Location: 415 Amwell Rd #101; Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 (Corner of Rt. 206 & Amwell Rd)
When: lunch/dinner from 11 am - 8pm on Tuesday, March 18th!
Thanks again!
The HMS Band, Choir, and Orchestra are celebrating spring by holding their annual flower sale! Proceeds from these flowers will directly benefit music students and be applied to various program needs. Flowers are set in 6 inch pots in one of four varieties ( Daffodils, Pink Tulips, Purple Hyacinths, and Dianthus) and can be ordered from any HMS Band, Choir, or Orchestra Member for $10 each. or by visiting the HMS website (news section) for more complete details, flyer and order form.
HMS Student Council sponsored our 2nd annual Student v. Faculty Charity Basketball Game this past Friday raising over $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in New York. Thanks to all who participated on both the student and faculty teams and to all the fans who turned out to cheer them on. In the end, the students let the faculty win 50 to 48 as the final score.
Members of the HMS Jazz Band performed at JazzFest-2025 in Hamilton, NJ today and received special recognition for best overall soloist, top musician, and best trombone section. https://youtu.be/wpj_7BJfEBM (HMS comes in around marker 3:53). You can hear the award-winning HMS Jazz Band perform live at HMS on March 25th at 7:00 pm when they will host their Jazz Cafe concert. Free music and refreshments. Join us!
The HMS-HSA is pleased to announce that we are selling HMS "Moving Up" lawn signs during the month of March. Sale ends on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9 pm. We have two types of lawn signs available: Generic Sign for $25 and Name Sign for $30. Click the link below to order: https://lawn-signs-for-sale.cheddarup.com. Pick up will take place at Family Night Book Fair on Tuesday, May 20th from 7pm-8:30pm and Thursday, May 22nd from 7pm-8:30pm. An email reminder/confirmation about pick up will be sent closer to the May dates. Thank you
HMS HSA Executive Board, Boroms.HSA@gmail.com
Congratulations to the HMS Girls JV Basketball Team and Coach DeNapoli winning the league championship this afternoon on their home court at HMS!
Ticket sales for the HMS Valentine Dance & Open Gym Night will be extended to Friday during all lunch periods for 8th graders who may not have had the chance yet to purchase their tickets. Reminder, there will be NO tickets sold at the door. The dance & open gym will be held at HMS on Friday, 2-7-25 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Students attending should have their pre-paid ticket and/or student ID with them to enter and be sure to have a ride set for pick-up promptly at 9:00 pm.
Due to hazardous and icy weather conditions , all Hillsborough Township Public Schools will be closed February 6th, 2025. All after school events are canceled.
Due to weather conditions, all Hillsborough Township Public Schools have a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Thursday February 6, 2025. Please expect buses to pick your child up 2 hours later than normal. Lunches will be served. Afternoon kindergarten and afternoon preschool classes will begin 1 hour later than normal.
HMS Valentine Dance & Open Gym
Friday, February 7th, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets cost $5.00
Snacks and drinks included
Only 350 tickets are available and MUST be purchased in advance in school. No tickets will be sold at the door. The dance is open to currently enrolled HMS students in 7th or 8th grade only.
7th GRADE Ticket sale at LUNCH - Monday and Wednesday, 2/3 and 2/5
8th GRADE Ticket sale at LUNCH - Tuesday and Thursday, 2/4 and 2/6
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD DAY OF/NIGHT OF DANCE!
YOU MUST ATTEND SCHOOL THAT DAY TO ATTEND THE DANCE AT NIGHT!
Must follow the school dress code
Sponsored by HMS TOPS, faculty adviser: Ms. L. Ferreri
If your child is a resident of Hillsborough, stay tuned for information on our Summer Enrichment Program!
Join us on Thursday, February 6ᵗʰ from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM for a live WEBINAR featuring a professional Clinician and a young adult speaker, who will share their story of hope, resilience, and recovery. In addition to our guest speakers, HTPS counselors will share information regarding efforts to address suicide prevention with our students and introduce the Lifeline Prevention Program to be delivered at ARIS, HMS, & HHS this school year.
Please see attached flyer with more information on the event. Check your email for the registration link.
Questions? Contact Minda Maggio (mmaggio@htpsus)
Help support HMS Girls Basketball. Visit Just Subs in Hillsborough today, January 10, 2025 and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Hillsborough Middle School Girls Basketball program. Thanks!
Last month, the HMS HSA sponsored a holiday movie night at HMS. Over 100 students participated in a fun night with friends and in the process raised nearly $800 in cash along with 50 donated new gifts/toys. Last week, HMS students and the HSA leadership presented a check for $300 plus 25 gifts to the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (CAN) and other $495 and 25 gifts to Feeding Hands of Hillsborough to provide to families in need in our community this holiday season.
Parents and Guardians of HMS Students, we are thrilled to announce our first virtual HMS HSA General Meeting on Thursday, 12/12/2024, at 7 PM. Special guest: Lisa Grylls-White, HMS anti-bullying specialist/counselor will talk about issues surrounding harassment & bullying among adolescents and parent tips for how to prevent & respond to concerns.
To join the virtual meeting, you have two options for attending: as a Live Participant or as a Viewer-Only Participant. Live Participants can attend and ask questions, while Viewer-Only Participants can watch the livestream without the ability to ask questions. The Google link for the option you select will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting (Thursday, 12/12). We look forward to your participation.
Here is the link to register:
https://hms-hsa-general-meeting.cheddarup.com
If you are not a member yet of the HSA, here is your chance to sign up!! Here is that link: Join the HSA.
HMS HSA Executive Board
Boroms.HSA@gmail.com
