🎉 Huge congratulations to two of our outstanding students! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Evan Cushman and Diva Bharadwaj for their exceptional academic achievements in the National Merit Scholarship Program! 🎓✨
👏 Evan Cushman – National Merit Commended Scholar
👏 Diva Bharadwaj – National Merit Semifinalist
Out of nearly 1.5 million high school juniors nationwide who take the PSAT/NMSQT®, only the top performers earn these prestigious honors:
Commended Students represent the top 34,000 scorers in the country, recognized for their outstanding academic potential.
Semifinalists represent the top 16,000 scorers (less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide) and are the highest-scoring entrants in each state, moving one step closer to competing for National Merit Scholarships!
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and excellence. Help us celebrate Evan and Diva in the comments below! 👇💙
#NationalMerit #StudentExcellence #AcademicAchievement #ProudSchool #ClassOf2027 #FutureLeaders
Please join us in celebrating Evan Cushman and Diva Bharadwaj for their exceptional academic achievements in the National Merit Scholarship Program! 🎓✨
👏 Evan Cushman – National Merit Commended Scholar
👏 Diva Bharadwaj – National Merit Semifinalist
Out of nearly 1.5 million high school juniors nationwide who take the PSAT/NMSQT®, only the top performers earn these prestigious honors:
Commended Students represent the top 34,000 scorers in the country, recognized for their outstanding academic potential.
Semifinalists represent the top 16,000 scorers (less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide) and are the highest-scoring entrants in each state, moving one step closer to competing for National Merit Scholarships!
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and excellence. Help us celebrate Evan and Diva in the comments below! 👇💙
#NationalMerit #StudentExcellence #AcademicAchievement #ProudSchool #ClassOf2027 #FutureLeaders
🐝 RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS SPOTLIGHT! 💛🖤
Congratulations to George for being selected as our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient! 🎉
George is being recognized as a great, upstanding citizen who looks out for others and consistently lives by the HP Hornet Values. 🐝 His kindness, respect, and willingness to do the right thing help strengthen our school community.
Thank you, George, for being a great example of what it means to be a Hornet! 💛🖤
#HPHornets #RandomActOfKindness #HornetValues #WeAreFamily #WelcomeToTheHive
Back to School Night is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome you to campus. It’s the perfect opportunity to walk through your student’s schedule, meet their teachers, and get a look at what we have planned for an amazing year ahead!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 17
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Main Program)
🎓 Calling all Senior Parents!
Before the main event kicks off, join us for an important Senior College Planning Meeting at 6:15 PM in the auditorium. We'll be covering critical info on application timelines, financial aid, and helping your senior cross the finish line smoothly.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 17
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Main Program)
🎓 Calling all Senior Parents!
Before the main event kicks off, join us for an important Senior College Planning Meeting at 6:15 PM in the auditorium. We'll be covering critical info on application timelines, financial aid, and helping your senior cross the finish line smoothly.
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Hey Seniors,
Don't forget to order your senior blackout shirts for the pep rally next friday! The sale closes THIS THURSDAY (9/17) AT MIDNIGHT. Click HERE to place your order! (the names on the back will be bigger in person this is just a sample)
GO HORNETS!
Click here to place your order!
https://precisioncustomapparel.chipply.com/HanoverparkHS/?action=viewall
The HP Band Parents Association is hosting a fundraiser today at The Milkshake Factory. See the flyer for more information.
Never forget. 🇺🇸 Today, our school community gathered for a deeply moving 9/11 Memorial Assembly to honor the lives lost, pay tribute to the resilience of our nation, and reflect on the true meaning of service and sacrifice.
We were deeply honored to welcome an extraordinary panel of guest speakers and local leaders—Chief Christopher Berres, Chief Jack Ambrose, Chief Anthony Barisciano, Chief Carmine Davino, Director John G. Centanni, Jr., Battalion Chief Michael H. Gibbons, Battalion Chief Mickey Quinn, Chief Paul Larena, and Hanover Park’s own Lisa Marie Falbo. Thank you all for sharing your powerful experiences, stories, and guidance with our students.
A heartfelt thank you to:
Our Guest Speakers & First Responders: For your selfless service, your bravery on 9/11 and every day since, and for inspiring our youth.
Our Staff & Faculty: For setting up and coordinating a respectful, seamless assembly.
Our Students: For your utmost respect, attentive listening, and mature honor shown throughout today’s program.
We also want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible local community sponsors who generously donated food and refreshments to support today's event:
East Hanover Diner
Florham Park Diner
East Hanover QuickChek
Your generosity and community spirit mean the world to us. Together, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙
Catch the full ceremony and assembly using the links below:
https://www.onnj.com/videos/hanover-park-high-school-students-honor-victims-of-9-11/
https://www.onnj.com/videos/hanover-park-high-school-remembers-the-25-anniversary-of-9-11/
#NeverForget #September11 #HonorAndRemember #CommunityFirst #EastHanover #FlorhamPark #HanoverPark #ThankYouFirstResponders #PatriotDay #AlwaysRemember
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We were deeply honored to welcome an extraordinary panel of guest speakers and local leaders—Chief Christopher Berres, Chief Jack Ambrose, Chief Anthony Barisciano, Chief Carmine Davino, Director John G. Centanni, Jr., Battalion Chief Michael H. Gibbons, Battalion Chief Mickey Quinn, Chief Paul Larena, and Hanover Park’s own Lisa Marie Falbo. Thank you all for sharing your powerful experiences, stories, and guidance with our students.
A heartfelt thank you to:
Our Guest Speakers & First Responders: For your selfless service, your bravery on 9/11 and every day since, and for inspiring our youth.
Our Staff & Faculty: For setting up and coordinating a respectful, seamless assembly.
Our Students: For your utmost respect, attentive listening, and mature honor shown throughout today’s program.
We also want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible local community sponsors who generously donated food and refreshments to support today's event:
East Hanover Diner
Florham Park Diner
East Hanover QuickChek
Your generosity and community spirit mean the world to us. Together, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙
Catch the full ceremony and assembly using the links below:
https://www.onnj.com/videos/hanover-park-high-school-students-honor-victims-of-9-11/
https://www.onnj.com/videos/hanover-park-high-school-remembers-the-25-anniversary-of-9-11/
#NeverForget #September11 #HonorAndRemember #CommunityFirst #EastHanover #FlorhamPark #HanoverPark #ThankYouFirstResponders #PatriotDay #AlwaysRemember
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🌟 SEPTEMBER Students of the Month! 🌟
Join us in giving a massive round of applause to our incredible stars for this month: Marti Zizza, Anvitha Bharathkailash, and Jackson Bozydoj! 🎉👏
These three have gone above and beyond—showing up with unmatched dedication, inspiring energy, and a constant drive to excel. Whether it’s stepping up to a new challenge or supporting their peers, Marti, Anvitha, and Jackson truly embody what it means to lead by example. 💫
We couldn't be prouder of your hard work and the positive impact you bring to our community every single day. Keep shining bright and reaching for the stars! 🚀 ✨
Join us in giving a massive round of applause to our incredible stars for this month: Marti Zizza, Anvitha Bharathkailash, and Jackson Bozydoj! 🎉👏
These three have gone above and beyond—showing up with unmatched dedication, inspiring energy, and a constant drive to excel. Whether it’s stepping up to a new challenge or supporting their peers, Marti, Anvitha, and Jackson truly embody what it means to lead by example. 💫
We couldn't be prouder of your hard work and the positive impact you bring to our community every single day. Keep shining bright and reaching for the stars! 🚀 ✨
🐝✨ KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS! ✨🐝
A huge HIVE HIGH-FIVE to Peyton Bozydaj, our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient! 🙌 Peyton is making a difference through kindness, positivity, and being an outstanding member of our Hornet family! 🖤💛
#RandomActOfKindness #HornetCountry #HiveHighFive
A huge HIVE HIGH-FIVE to Peyton Bozydaj, our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient! 🙌 Peyton is making a difference through kindness, positivity, and being an outstanding member of our Hornet family! 🖤💛
#RandomActOfKindness #HornetCountry #HiveHighFive
🎓 ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS! 🎓
Project Graduation is a night your senior won’t want to miss! Sign up early to secure your student’s spot. Don’t wait—registration fills up fast! 🎉🐝 #ProjectGraduation #ClassOf2027
Project Graduation is a night your senior won’t want to miss! Sign up early to secure your student’s spot. Don’t wait—registration fills up fast! 🎉🐝 #ProjectGraduation #ClassOf2027
⚽️🖤💛 SENIOR NIGHT — OCTOBER 1! 💛🖤
Come out and support our Hornets as we celebrate our senior soccer players and all they’ve given to Hornet Country! Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! 🐝⚽️ #HornetCountry #SeniorNight
Come out and support our Hornets as we celebrate our senior soccer players and all they’ve given to Hornet Country! Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! 🐝⚽️ #HornetCountry #SeniorNight
🇺🇸 Educating Through Real History & Human Connection 🇺🇸
Today, our High School classrooms transformed history from textbook pages into personal, living memory.
To help our students understand the profound social impact of 9/11 on the "common American," our dedicated staff hosted a mini-assembly panel across our classrooms. Our teachers opened up about their own experiences from that day—how news traveled, how communities came together, and how daily life in America changed forever.
Rather than just listening, our students led the conversation—asking thoughtful, deep questions they crafted themselves to explore how history shapes our modern world.
We are so proud of our educators for creating a respectful, engaging space for our students to learn about resilience, community, and history through authentic human connections. 🎒✨
#LivingHistory #StudentCentered #CommunityFirst #EducationMatters #911Memorial
Today, our High School classrooms transformed history from textbook pages into personal, living memory.
To help our students understand the profound social impact of 9/11 on the "common American," our dedicated staff hosted a mini-assembly panel across our classrooms. Our teachers opened up about their own experiences from that day—how news traveled, how communities came together, and how daily life in America changed forever.
Rather than just listening, our students led the conversation—asking thoughtful, deep questions they crafted themselves to explore how history shapes our modern world.
We are so proud of our educators for creating a respectful, engaging space for our students to learn about resilience, community, and history through authentic human connections. 🎒✨
#LivingHistory #StudentCentered #CommunityFirst #EducationMatters #911Memorial
The HP Band Parents Association will be running a clothing drive on Saturday 9/12 in the HP Parking lot. See the attached flyer for more information.
The HP PTO Merch shop is still open. Use the link below to purchase HP gear for upcoming events!
https://hphornets26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🏈 GAME DAY TICKET INFORMATION 🏈
We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Hornet Country this Friday night! 🐝🖤💛
🎟️ All tickets will be sold through GoFan.
🚫 We won't accept cash at the gate.
Please purchase your tickets online in advance and share this information with your families, friends, and community so everyone is ready for Friday night!
👉 Get your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/6787360?schoolId=NJ20144
📍 Home Ticket Entrance:
The line for Home tickets and the stadium entrance will be located at the gate nearest the Home End Zone.
We can’t wait to see everyone in the stands and support our Hornets! 🐝🏈
Show up. Be loud. Be proud. Hornet Country!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Hornet Country this Friday night! 🐝🖤💛
🎟️ All tickets will be sold through GoFan.
🚫 We won't accept cash at the gate.
Please purchase your tickets online in advance and share this information with your families, friends, and community so everyone is ready for Friday night!
👉 Get your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/6787360?schoolId=NJ20144
📍 Home Ticket Entrance:
The line for Home tickets and the stadium entrance will be located at the gate nearest the Home End Zone.
We can’t wait to see everyone in the stands and support our Hornets! 🐝🏈
Show up. Be loud. Be proud. Hornet Country!
Welcome Back! 🔔✨
The halls are officially buzzing again! Today, we welcomed back our incredible faculty & staff for prep day. Tomorrow, freshmen, it’s your turn to step into high school for orientation. And on Wednesday? The entire student body unites to kick off the new school year!
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (Today): Staff Prep & Welcome Day 🍎
Tuesday: Freshmen Orientation 🎒
Wednesday: First Day for ALL Students 📚
Get your outfits ready and get set for an unforgettable year. We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus!
#WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #SchoolYear2026 #NewBeginnings
The halls are officially buzzing again! Today, we welcomed back our incredible faculty & staff for prep day. Tomorrow, freshmen, it’s your turn to step into high school for orientation. And on Wednesday? The entire student body unites to kick off the new school year!
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (Today): Staff Prep & Welcome Day 🍎
Tuesday: Freshmen Orientation 🎒
Wednesday: First Day for ALL Students 📚
Get your outfits ready and get set for an unforgettable year. We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus!
#WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #SchoolYear2026 #NewBeginnings
Game, set, match! 🎾✨
The HP Girls Tennis Team took a trip to the US Open, and safe to say, the energy was unmatched. From watching the pros fire off 120mph serves to soaking up every bit of Arthur Ashe Stadium magic, the squad got a front-row seat to the best tennis in the world.
Huge thanks to our coaches and supporters for making this trip happen! We're coming back to the courts extra inspired, locked in, and ready to bring that Grand Slam hustle into our own season.
Good luck this season girls!
#HPTennis #USOpen #GirlsTennis #GrandSlamEnergy #TeamTrip #HighSchoolTennis #ServeItUp
The HP Girls Tennis Team took a trip to the US Open, and safe to say, the energy was unmatched. From watching the pros fire off 120mph serves to soaking up every bit of Arthur Ashe Stadium magic, the squad got a front-row seat to the best tennis in the world.
Huge thanks to our coaches and supporters for making this trip happen! We're coming back to the courts extra inspired, locked in, and ready to bring that Grand Slam hustle into our own season.
Good luck this season girls!
#HPTennis #USOpen #GirlsTennis #GrandSlamEnergy #TeamTrip #HighSchoolTennis #ServeItUp
Auditions for the HP Fall Play, Romeo & Juliet, will take place on September 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the HP theater! See the attached flyer for more information!
Looking for the perfect Hanover Park gear?
Our HP PTO Merchandise Shop is OPEN!
Every purchase helps support the Hanover Park PTO and the students, staff, and families of Hanover Park High School.
Shop here:
https://hphornets26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
ORDER BY AUGUST 18th!
#HanoverPark #HPHornets #HanoverParkPTO #HPPride #SupportOurStudents #HiveUp
Our HP PTO Merchandise Shop is OPEN!
Every purchase helps support the Hanover Park PTO and the students, staff, and families of Hanover Park High School.
Shop here:
https://hphornets26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
ORDER BY AUGUST 18th!
#HanoverPark #HPHornets #HanoverParkPTO #HPPride #SupportOurStudents #HiveUp
🍦 COME OUT & SUPPORT HP FOOTBALL! 🏈
Join us at Caputo’s for some homemade ice cream and show your support for the Hanover Park Football Team!
📍 Caputo’s — 424 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover
📅 Wednesday, August 19th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Bring the family, grab some ice cream, and support our Hornets! 🐝🖤💛
Go HP! 🏈🍦
Join us at Caputo’s for some homemade ice cream and show your support for the Hanover Park Football Team!
📍 Caputo’s — 424 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover
📅 Wednesday, August 19th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Bring the family, grab some ice cream, and support our Hornets! 🐝🖤💛
Go HP! 🏈🍦
🚨 URGENT: Your PTO Needs You! 🚨
Calling all Hanover Park High School parents! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the HPHS PTO is looking for enthusiastic parents to join our Board.
Our most critical need right now is for a Treasurer. 💼📊
Here is what you need to know:
No experience? No problem! You don't need prior PTO experience to volunteer. We will provide all the guidance and support you need for a smooth transition.
Just curious? Let’s chat! Even if you’re unsure if the Treasurer role is the perfect fit, we’d love to answer your questions and explain what’s involved.
If you’ve ever considered getting involved, now is the time. Please consider stepping forward to help keep the Hanover Park High School PTO going strong. 🖤💛
📧 How to reach us: Send us an email at hanoverparkpto@gmail.com or drop us a DM!
Thank you for always supporting our students and school community!
— The Hanover Park High School PTO Board
Calling all Hanover Park High School parents! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the HPHS PTO is looking for enthusiastic parents to join our Board.
Our most critical need right now is for a Treasurer. 💼📊
Here is what you need to know:
No experience? No problem! You don't need prior PTO experience to volunteer. We will provide all the guidance and support you need for a smooth transition.
Just curious? Let’s chat! Even if you’re unsure if the Treasurer role is the perfect fit, we’d love to answer your questions and explain what’s involved.
If you’ve ever considered getting involved, now is the time. Please consider stepping forward to help keep the Hanover Park High School PTO going strong. 🖤💛
📧 How to reach us: Send us an email at hanoverparkpto@gmail.com or drop us a DM!
Thank you for always supporting our students and school community!
— The Hanover Park High School PTO Board
