REMINDER: On Monday, January 18, 2021 all Hopewell Valley Regional School District Schools and Offices will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.Share what you are doing to honor Dr. King @HVRSD#HVRSDDayofService READ MORE >

Our scheduled move to full remote learning for all students will conclude today. Based on our review of the weekly COVID 19 Activity Level Report and discussions with our local departments of health, we are excited to welcome hybrid students back on Tuesday, January 19. What is the status of COVID cases in HVRSD?The vast majority of our in-district cases have... READ MORE >

We have been informed that one student and one staff member at the Timberlane Middle School and one student at the Bear Tavern Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. Since we are fully remote, these cases don’t have a direct impact on our schools; however, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the status of cases in our school community. We appreciate... READ MORE >

We have been informed that three students at the Central High School and one student and one staff member at the Timberlane Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. Since we are fully remote, these cases don’t have a direct impact on our schools; however, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the status of cases in our school community. We appreciate that... READ MORE >

Here is your weekly FOCUS for January 8, 2021. What is the FOCUS? It is your weekly update from HVRSD with quick updates from every school.https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

January 8, 2021 Dear Hopewell Valley Families: We have been informed that one student at Hopewell Elementary, three students at the Bear Tavern and two staff members at Timberlane middle school tested positive for COVID-19. Since we are fully remote, these cases don’t have a direct impact on our schools; however, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the... READ MORE >

The PEECH program (Preschool and Early Education for Children in Hopewell), is the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s integrated preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds, and was created to provide a preschool setting where typically developing children and children with developmental differences can learn together. Classes are held at all four... READ MORE >

We have been informed that one staff member and one student at Bear Tavern, two students at TMS, two students at CHS, and one staff member at Toll Gate tested positive for COVID-19. Since we are fully remote, these cases don’t have a direct impact on our schools; however, we want to make sure everyone is aware of the status of cases in our school community. We... READ MORE >

January 6, 2021Over the past several hours, many of us followed the news regarding the protests and unsettling events taking place in our Nation’s capital. These unprecedented events are difficult to view and will undoubtedly generate feelings of worry and confusion for many. These emotions may be particularly challenging for our students to understand and to... READ MORE >

REMINDER: HVRSD classes resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. Classes are fully remote until January 15, 2021. Hybrid/In-person schooling resumes on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. HAPPY NEW YEAR! READ MORE >

As we bring 2020 to a close, I would like to thank you for the support you have shown to our district and staff over the past year. We are fortunate that we have so many individuals working hard to provide an excellent education to our students and your kind words and encouragement are appreciated. Please enjoy this “thank you” video highlighting a very special... READ MORE >

This morning we were informed that two staff members at Central High School tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the staff members were in school was Friday, December 18, and the staff members were asymptomatic. Based on the information we have received, there was no school-based transmission, and we are not aware of any members of our school community who... READ MORE >

REMINDER: HVRSD temporarily moves to a fully remote program on Monday, December 21, 2020. READ MORE >

Here is your HVRSD FOCUS for December 18, 2020.What is the FOCUS? It is your weekly update from HVRSD with quick updates from every school. READ MORE >

Thanks to the hard work of the HVRSD custodial and maintenance staff, as well as the Pennington and Hopewell Township Departments of Public Works, we are ready to welcome back our in-person students and staff tomorrow morning at the normal time. REMINDER: All students will transition to remote learning on Monday, December 21, 2020. READ MORE >

We have been informed that two fully remote students at CHS tested positive for COVID-19. We appreciate that this family followed our district protocols and alerted us to the positive tests. We are being overly cautious with this notification in an effort to make sure everyone is aware of the status of cases in our school community. If you are self-quarantining,... READ MORE >

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area that is in effect from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. At this time, there is still some uncertainty regarding the track of the storm. We will be monitoring this weather system closely over the next 24 hours. If a schedule change is warranted, it will be communicated either... READ MORE >

We have been informed that a student at Toll Gate tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the student was in school was Tuesday, November 24 and we do not believe the student was infectious while they were in the building. We appreciate that this family followed our district protocols and alerted us to their positive tests. We are being overly cautious with... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley School Community: I would like to begin this note by thanking our HVRSD families for your continued support and patience throughout this most unusual year. I would also like to acknowledge our students, particularly our high school students and those involved in activities. We have avoided similar outbreaks to those which have occurred in... READ MORE >

We have been informed that two students at the Hopewell Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. One student is fully remote and the last time the hybrid student was in school was Tuesday, November 24. There is no evidence to suggest the student was infectious while they were in the building. We appreciate that these individuals followed our district... READ MORE >

Dear HVRSD Families:This morning we were informed that a student at Timberlane Middle School and a student a Stony Brook tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the students were in school was Tuesday, November 24 and we do not believe either student was infectious while they were in the building. We appreciate that these families followed our district... READ MORE >

As part of our District’s continuing commitment to equity and developing a more culturally sensitive school community, on December 9, at 6:30 pm via Zoom, Dr. Lauren Kelly returns to HVRSD to moderate a follow-up to her June Community Dialogue. Dr. Lauren Kelly facilitated our June Community Dialogue and is collaborating with our schools to continue our work to... READ MORE >

Check out the latest edition of the HVRSD Weekly FOCUS, choc-full of useful information about our schools: https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

Recently we were informed that a staff member at Timberlane Middle School and two fully remote students at the Hopewell Elementary School tested positive for COVID. We appreciate that these individuals all followed our district protocols and alerted us to their positive tests. As with our most recent cases, school-based contact tracing has been completed and it... READ MORE >

Our scheduled temporary move to full remote learning will conclude on Friday, December 4. Based on our review of the weekly COVID 19 Activity Level Report and our most recent discussions with our local departments of health, students and staff will return to in-person instruction on Monday, December 7. As I outlined in my November 20 update, our schedule may... READ MORE >

Today we were informed that a staff member at Central High School and three students at the Timberlane Middle School (including one in our fully remote program) tested positive for COVID. The last time these individuals were in school was prior to Thanksgiving break, and they were asymptomatic at that time. We appreciate that these individuals all followed our... READ MORE >

Today we were informed that a staff member at Central High School and a student at the Timberlane Middle School tested positive for COVID. The last time these individuals were in school was November 24, and November 11, 2020 (respectively), and were asymptomatic. Based on contact tracing, the student was already self-quarantining due to out of school exposures and... READ MORE >

HVRSD Parent Workshop on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 7pm - 8pm via Zoom: Presented by George Scott, a licensed family therapist practicing at the Center for Counseling Services in Mercer County, NJ, specializing in helping individuals and families recover from the effects of life’s traumatic and toxic stress events. Topic: This hour of conversation will... READ MORE >

REMINDER: All HVRSD schools are fully remote on Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 4. READ MORE >

REMINDER: Remote Learning for all HVRSD students begins today and runs through December 4. In person students return to school on December 7. READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley School Community: As we approach the holiday season, I would like to thank you for your continued diligence in adhering to our screening guidelines. Your efforts have resulted in a significantly lower prevalence of COVID-19 in HVRSD versus the State, region, and many surrounding districts. With the recent increases in cases in our community,... READ MORE >

Today we were informed that a student at Central High School and a staff member at the Timberlane Middle School tested positive for COVID. The last time these individuals were in school were Thursday, November 12, and Tuesday, November 17, 2020 (respectively) and were asymptomatic. Based on contact tracing, these individuals were already self-quarantining due to... READ MORE >

Dear HVRSD School Community:I am writing regarding the recent increase in COVID activity in our area. Yesterday, our area entered the “orange” phase according to the New Jersey COVID-19 Activity Level Report. This change in status is due to the number of confirmed cases in the "Central West" region. The rate per 100,000 was 29.72. This elevated case rate is... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley Families: In coordination with our Department of Health and our school physician, we have determined the need for a temporary move to full-remote learning to help mitigate the possibility of additional spread in our schools and community. All HVRSD schools and programs will transition to full remote learning beginning November 25 through... READ MORE >

Earlier today, CHS parents were informed of a positive COVID case at CHS. We were notified of a positive test result while the student was in school today and immediately contacted the Department of Health. The individual was asymptomatic and they were quarantined as soon as we were notified. We have started the contact tracing process to determine any in-school... READ MORE >

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we continue to navigate this very unique school year. I am writing to share some important information. Over the past week, we have seen a large increase in positive COVID cases and the number of students and staff quarantining in our schools and community. We are finalizing an HVRSD COVID dashboard for our... READ MORE >

The Department of Health has informed us that contact tracing for the TMS COVID case has been completed. Any close contacts* have been contacted and quarantined. Please support our efforts to contain the virus by adhering to social distance guideline and wear a mask whenever you are with non-family members. * Exposure is now defined as within 6 feet for a... READ MORE >

Please be aware we are experiencing intermittent outages with Classlink.This should be resolved shortly. READ MORE >

This evening we were informed that a full remote student at the Bear Tavern School has tested positive for COVID. We were also informed that contact tracing has been completed and no close contacts with any in-person students or staff have been identified. We are being overly cautious with this notification in an effort to make sure everyone is aware of the status... READ MORE >

Earlier today, we informed TMS families of a positive COVID case at TMS. The last day the staff member was in school was Thursday, November 12 and we have started our contact tracing process to determine any in-school exposures. TMS has a pre-planned Full Remote Learning day for all students on Monday, November 16, in which the building will be closed. No... READ MORE >

The Department of Health has informed us that contact tracing for the CHS COVID case has been completed. Individuals in two different schools were identified as a close contacts* and have been quarantined. Close contacts are occurring outside of school. Please support our efforts to contain the virus by encouraging your children to social distance and wear a... READ MORE >

Earlier today, we informed CHS families of a positive COVID case at Central High School. The last day the student was in school was Thursday, November 12 and we have started our contact tracing process to determine any in-school exposures. CHS has a pre-planned Full Remote Learning day for all students on Monday, November 16, in which the building will be closed. ... READ MORE >

Dear HVRSD Families, The Department of Health has informed us that contact tracing for the Stony Brook COVID case has been completed. No staff or students have been identified as a close contact (defined as contact within six feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more in 24 hours). Close contacts continue to occur outside of school; please support our... READ MORE >

Earlier today, we informed parents about a positive COVID case at the Stony Brook School. The last day the student was in school was Monday, November 9. Our initial investigation indicates that case is contained; however, following our District protocols, the Stony Brook School will transition to Full Remote Learning for all students on Friday, November 13, 2020.... READ MORE >

The Hopewell Valley Regional School District is in the process of evaluating the next phase of our return to school planning. We assembled a committee of parents, staff members and students to review our progress and to determine next steps. Based on survey data and committee feedback, the following recommend changes will be reviewed and considered for... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley Families: Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate a return to school unlike anything we have ever experienced in education. Our early successes are due to the collaborative efforts of so many individuals. I would like to specifically acknowledge our students and staff who have done an amazing job following the new... READ MORE >

The Department of Health has informed us that contact tracing for the HVCHS COVID case has been completed. Individuals in two different schools have been identified as a close contact (defined as contact within six feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more in 24 hours) and have been quarantined. Close contacts are occurring outside of school; please... READ MORE >

Project Freedom, Inc. recently recognized the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry for their work to provide relief to many of their Hopewell tenants since the pandemic hit. Pictured are representatives from HVRSD and the Food Pantry receiving the 2020 Freedom Bell Award. READ MORE >

Project Freedom, Inc. recently recognized the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry for their work to provide relief to many of their Hopewell tenants since the pandemic hit. Pictured are representatives from HVRSD and the Food Pantry receiving the 2020 Freedom Bell Award. READ MORE >

October 18, 2020 This morning we were informed of an additional COVID case at TMS. This most recent case is within the same family as the case last week; the student was quarantining as the result of exposure. There is no evidence to suggest the individual was contagious at any point while they were in the building. Additionally, TMS was closed and the entire... READ MORE >

Governor’s Educator of the Year Program 2020-2021 Nomination Forms / Information Each year, Hopewell Valley Regional School District participates in the Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) program. The intent of this program is to recognize the hard work of outstanding teachers and educational services professionals. Below you will find links to a nomination... READ MORE >

We are pleased to report that the Department of Health has informed us that contact tracing for the Timberlane COVID case has been completed. Anyone identified as a close contact* has been notified and will be quarantined. No additional cases have been identified and no students or staff were identified as close contacts. Following our district protocols, we... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Families: This afternoon we notified Timberlane Middle School families and staff of a confirmed COVID case. Following our District protocols, Timberlane will transition to Full Remote Learning for all students on Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, 15. No students or staff will be allowed in Timberlane until Friday morning, October 16, 2020. ALL... READ MORE >

HVRSD Equity Webinar SeriesOctober 15, at 6:30pm via Zoom webinar, Dr. Howard Stevenson will discuss how racial stress and racial trauma can affect every stage of life. https://hvrsd-org.zoom.us/j/92... READ MORE >

Although the way we deliver instruction has changed, I want to assure you that our district commitment to equity in HVRSD remains. As you may know, this commitment is not a new one. Several years ago, we recognized the need to develop a more culturally sensitive school community. The HVRSD Board of Education passed a comprehensive equity policy outlining our... READ MORE >

The Department of Health has informed us that they have completed the contact tracing for the Hopewell Elementary COVID case. Anyone identified as a close contact* has been notified and will be quarantined. No additional cases have been identified at this time. Following our district protocols, we have completed our deep cleaning process and Hopewell Elementary... READ MORE >

I am pleased to report that the Department of Health has informed us that they have completed the contact tracing for the Toll Gate COVID case. Anyone identified as a close contact* has been notified and will be quarantined. No additional cases have been identified at this time and no students were identified as close contacts. Following our district protocols,... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley Families:This evening we notified Hopewell Elementary families and staff of a confirmed COVID case. Based on our initial discussions with the Department of Health, we believe this case is limited to Hopewell Elementary. Following our District protocols, Hopewell Elementary will transition to Full Remote Learning for all students on Thursday... READ MORE >

This evening we notified Toll Gate Grammar families and staff of a confirmed COVID case. Based on our initial discussions with the Department of Health, we believe this case is limited to Toll Gate Grammar. Following our District protocols, Toll Gate Grammar will transition to Full Remote Learning for all students on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 and 30. ... READ MORE >

I hope your school year is off to a smooth start given these unique circumstances. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate this school year together. Please take note of these updates: Schools are closed on Monday - District Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 28 in Observance of Yom Kippur. The holiday observance begins at... READ MORE >

Dear HVRSD Families, I am pleased to report that the Department of Health has informed us that they have completed the contact tracing for the Central High School COVID case. Anyone identified as a close contact* has been notified and will be quarantined. No additional cases have been identified at this time. Following our district protocols, we have completed... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Families: Earlier today we notified Central High School families and staff of a confirmed COVID case. Based on our initial discussions with the Department of Health, we believe this case is limited to Central High School. Following our District protocols, Central High School will transition to Full Remote Learning for all students on Thursday and... READ MORE >

Dear Hopewell Valley Families, I hope you are as excited as we are to begin the 2020-21 school year! Please take note of two quick reminders for our first days of school: First Days of SchoolEven for our returning students and veteran staff, these will truly be “first days of school” due to many of the new procedures, traffic patterns, possible login issues,... READ MORE >

You should have received a phone call, a text and app notification from HVRSD. If you did not receive either the phone call or text, please review your information here for general information or here to sign up for text alerts. HVRSD App info here. Please read and follow these guidelines and watch this video to ensure a safe environment for all. Daily health... READ MORE >

Dear HVRSD Families, I am writing as a follow-up to my August 20 reopening update. Please read this information carefully. On Friday evening, August 21, the Board of Education met to discuss two important items related to our back to school planning. The video and slide deck from that meeting are available from our website. In-person instruction will begin on... READ MORE >

On August 10, the HVRSD Board of Education approved the district’s reopening plan and forwarded it to the Department of Education as required. While we feel that we have a very strong reopening plan, one that protects the health and welfare of our students and staff, recent events suggest that it may be prudent to explore a “phased-in” approach to achieve the goal... READ MORE >

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Dear HVRSD Families, Thank you for your continued patience as we continue to work through our plans for reopening in September. As you are aware, this situation is very fluid and guidance from the State and CDC is changing on a daily basis. We intentionally shared our draft plans well in advance of the required deadline to provide families an opportunity to have... READ MORE >

We are moving forward with our return to school plans in accordance with the State guidelines for schools to reopen. You can review the details of the Hopewell Valley Return to School Plan here. We have also assembled FAQs for your reference. The FAQs will be updated regularly, so please check back often. We recognize that there is no perfect solution for our... READ MORE >

We are in the process of finalizing our return to school plans in accordance with the State guidelines for schools to reopen. At this time, I want to provide you with a few updates to assist you in your planning. It is important to recognize from the outset that September will look different from any previous returns to school we have experienced. Although our... READ MORE >

District representatives hosted an information session for parents regarding summer opportunities for students. Watch it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vTQW2rUZTwOde_ywT5yrKY6Rj2c-ggpL/view (presentation begins at 3:15 mark). READ MORE >

Over the past several days, many of us followed the news regarding the killing of George Floyd and the resulting protests that are taking place in cities across the country. Unfortunately, this incident reflects a pattern of systemic issues that continue to occur in our country. In this school district, equity has become a driving force, resulting in curriculum... READ MORE >

Like many of you, members of the Hopewell Valley School Community are deeply saddened by the current civil unrest in our country. Our hearts are heavy from the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The reactions we have seen over the last week reflect the pain, frustration and anger that many of us feel. Racism and the violation of any... READ MORE >

On May 4, Governor Murphy announced that all New Jersey Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. We share your disappointment, but we know this is a necessary step for the safety of our students and staff. Our remote learning program will continue for the remainder of the school year and will follow our current school calendar... READ MORE >