Please join us for the first HMS Home & School Association meeting of the new school year tonight, Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm in the HMS Library Media Center. If you are not already a member, please feel welcome to attend to learn more about the HSA, happenings at HMS, and the value of HSA membership in supporting the school, staff and students.
On tonight's agenda, Dr. Trybulski will share results from the district's survey last spring of the community regarding school and district level communications - discussing areas of strength and soliciting feedback regarding areas for improvement. The HSA Board will discuss upcoming events at HMS this fall and plans for activities for the year ahead.
Hope to see you this evening.
Somerset County Vo-Tech will be holding their annual Open House on Saturday, October 18th. Students and parents interested in learning more about what the Vo-Tech has to offer as an alternative to Hillsborough High School or as a shared time experience with HHS should consider attending this event. See the attached flyer with additional details and the link to register to attend.
HMS 8th Grade - Back to School Night is tonight - September 24th - from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. For complete details visit the HMS website at https://hms.htps.us .
HMS 7th Grade - Back to School Night is tonight - September 17th - from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. For complete details visit the HMS website at https://hms.htps.us .
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 is picture day at HMS for all 7th and 8th graders. Students will have their portraits taken during Health/PE classes in the main gym. For more details visit the HMS website at https://hms.htps.us/
HMS DINE OUT - Tonight
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
381 Triangle Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Wednesday 9/10/25 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Portion of all proceeds will be donated to the HMS-Home & School Association to support the students & programs at HMS.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
381 Triangle Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Wednesday 9/10/25 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Portion of all proceeds will be donated to the HMS-Home & School Association to support the students & programs at HMS.
HMS Home & School Association is sponsoring a final "Dine Out" of the year at Rita's and Mariana's of Hillsborough (in the Triangle Shopping Center at the corner of Triangle Rd & Rt. 206) this Wednesday, June 18th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the HMS-HSA. Thanks and happy summer! [Note HMS will dismiss early (12:30 pm) on the last two days of the school year: June 18 and 19th]
Did you know our website has an app? It is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Make sure to remember to update your app so you continue to receive news over the summer from Hillsborough Schools.
The Hillsborough YMCA wants you to know that they are hosting friendly Friday night basketball games for middle and high school level students and members of the Hillsborough Police Department on May 16, 30, June 13, 27 and July 11th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the Hillsborough YMCA. See the attached flyer for more details.
Please check the Summer Assignments page under Curriculum & Instruction to view any required summer work for grades 5-12.
The Hillsborough robotics program will be holding an open house for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. This program is a great opportunity to develop skills in programming, mechanical design and construction, event planning, game strategizing, and working collaboratively. If you are interested in developing fundamental STEM stills by building and coding a robot, managing STEM education events and reaching out to the community, and networking within the professional STEM community, consider joining one of our teams. Please join us on Wednesday 5/28 in the HMS cafeteria from 6 -7 pm to learn about our FIRST Lego League (7th and 8th), FIRST Tech Challenge (9th), and FIRST Robotics Challenge teams (9th - 12th). Please reach out to Mr. Askew or Ms. Tuller with any questions or concerns.
HMS HSA is sponsoring a dineout/takeout night with Chipotle of Hillsborough this Wednesday, May 14th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Order online for pickup using code XMY9NBY or show this flyer in the restaurant - Chipotle at 649 US Highway 206 Unit 1A, Hillsborough. 25% of event sales will be donated to the HMS Home & School Association. Thank you for your support!
The HMS Home & School Association is hosting a Raffle Fundraiser at HMS on June 5th from 6-8pm raffling a selection of super gift baskets/prizes plus Basketball Jump Shot games in the gym if you bring the kids along. Fun for the whole family. See the attached flyer for complete details and link to register: tinyurl.com/HMSraffle2025
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.
