BORO NEWS & UPdates
Hillsborough Board of Education and Hillsborough Education Association Reach a Tentative Agreement
Hillsborough BOE and HEA have released a joint statement confirming that both parties have reached a tentative agreement on a new 3-year contract.
Don't Forget To Vote This Tuesday. Your Voice Matters, Hillsborough!
On Tuesday, December 10th, Hillsborough residents will vote on a critical school referendum to fund infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the school buildings of the Hillsborough Township Public Schools totaling $35.4 million. This is your chance to have your voice heard. Make sure you vote, Hillsborough!
Hillsborough Board of Education Releases Statement on December 10 Referendum
On Tuesday, December 10, the Hillsborough community will vote on a school referendum focused on addressing critical infrastructure and capital improvements to ensure a safe, healthy, and secure learning environment for the students and staff. The polls are open from 6am to 8pm for the community to cast their votes
Hillsborough Education Association (HEA) Releases "Best Of Boro" Press Release
Often touted as one of the best places to live—both in the state and in the nation— community partners are coming together to ensure that Hillsborough stays that way. This effort began on October 28th, when members of the Hillsborough Education Association (HEA) joined together with Mayor Frank DelCore, Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Marie Blistan, residents, students and representatives from neighboring unions like the Amalgamated Transit Union, to raise the question before the Hillsborough Board of Education, “What is Best for BORO?”
Hillsborough Teacher Wins State Award
Hillsborough High School social studies teacher Bob Fenster has been chosen as the 2019 teacher of the year by the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies. He was awarded The Fred Cotterell Social Studies Educator Award at the NJCSS annual fall conference
HEA Releases Their Statement On The Recent Round of Negotiations with the BOE
Hillsborough Education Association’s most recent statement offers HEA’s perspective on contract negotiations with Hillsborough BOE.
Hillsborough Township Board of Education Releases A Statement Regarding The Status of Contract Negotiations With The Hillsborough Education Association
As of 11/10/19, the BOE and HEA have been unable to reach an agreement on the new 3-year contract.
Hillsborough Raiders Senior Night
Graduating members of the Hillsborough High School football team, marching band, color guard, and cheerleading squad were honored for all that they had done for the past four years at last week’s Football game.
Preschool Program Bridges the Gap Between Children and High Schoolers
The Lil’ Raiders Preschool at Hillsborough High School is now enrolling children ages 3-5 years for their January - June session.
Hillsborough Township Board of Education To Proceed with a Referendum Vote on 12/10/19
On December 10, 2019, the Hillsborough Township Board of Education will hold a referendum vote for much needed capital projects across the nine school buildings. If approved, the district will finance $35.4 million to address critical capital expenditures across the nine school buildings which are not possible to fund through the operating budget.
Hillsborough Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff Steps Down
Even as we work our way through loss of state-aid to our schools and ongoing teacher contract negotiations, Dr. Schiff’s retirement adds a new layer of complication to Hillsborough’s school system.
Hillsborough BOE Releases a Statement on Ongoing Contract Negotations
The Hillsborough Board of Education and the HEA have been unable to come to an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. The BOE’s press release addresses the details of most recent meetings between the BOE & the HEA.
Contract Negotiations Between The HEA & BOE Remain Unsettled
The HEA has provided a press release with regards to ongoing contract negotiations between Hillsborough BOE and HEA.
How To Survive Your First Year of High School
Pop culture and the media have given many different perspectives of what High School appears to be, which can both intimidate and excite freshmen. In order to prepare for the next chapter of your life, here’s a helpful guide for surviving your first year of High School.
HEA Statement on Negotiations
HEA (Hillsborough Education Association) has released a statement detailing most recent updates on contract negotiations with the Board of Education.
Statement from the Hillsborough Township Board of Education Regarding the Status of Negotiations
The Hillsborough Board of Education and the Hillsborough Education Association were unable to reach a contract settlement after 5 months of direct negotiations and 2 sessions with a State-appointed mediator that combined to more than 14 hours of continued negotiations.
HHS Parking Application Closes August 23!
The Hillsborough High School Parking Pass Application closes on August 23rd! Seniors who want a chance to park their cars at the school will need to complete their application no later than August 23 at 3 pm.
New Activity Participation Fee Program Announced for Hillsborough Public Schools
Hillsborough Township Board of Education announced on Wednesday August 6 that students at Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Middle School and Auten Road Intermediate School will now undergo a new Activity Participation Fee Program. This new program has assigned costs to various activities that take place across the district.
Hillsborough Schools Appoints New Director of Buildings
Hillsborough Township Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Anthony DeLuca as the new Director of Buildings and Grounds for the school district. DeLuca was unanimously approved by the Hillsborough Board of Education at the July 22 meeting and will begin his new position with the district on July 23, 2019.
Rutgers Business School Hosts Weeklong Camp
Rutgers Business School (RBS) spearheaded a week-long intensive camp led by Ron Richter, a professor at RBS for high school students interested in a future in the business world. Whether it be accounting, financing, or marketing, multiple opportunities were presented to students to help them get started in the field.