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The January newsletter highlights a strong start to the new year across Hanover Township Public Schools, with students quickly returning to focused learning and schools filled with activity, creativity, and collaboration. Superintendent Mr. Toomey shares updates on classroom instruction, assessment work, board governance, professional learning, strategic planning, and family engagement. Each school showcases hands on learning, performances, STEM projects, community traditions, and meaningful student experiences, from elementary celebrations and assemblies to junior high science labs, mock trials, and high school transition activities. The district also emphasizes staff collaboration through ongoing professional development, highlights a well attended Online Safety Parent Academy with the New Jersey State Police, and announces the launch of the new Online Safety Hub to support families with digital well being and privacy. The newsletter includes key updates on the strategic planning process, the 2026 to 2027 district calendar, Preschool and Kindergarten registration, and important upcoming dates, reinforcing the district’s continued focus on student growth, safety, communication, and partnership with families.

Hanover Township Public Schools is dedicated to providing students with the skills needed for success in school, at work, and throughout life. While the Internet is a core tool for 21st-century learning, we recognize that today’s digital world brings real risks alongside real benefits.

To support our community, the Technology Department has launched the Online Safety Hub, a central resource for students, families, and staff focused on digital well-being and privacy.

The December newsletter captures the warmth, energy, and sense of community felt across Hanover Township Public Schools as the district moved through the holiday season. Superintendent Mr. Toomey reflects on joyful performances, student creativity, and the strong partnerships among staff, families, PTAs, administrators, and the Board of Education, while also recognizing the behind the scenes work that keeps schools running safely during winter weather. Each school highlights festive traditions, hands on learning, concerts, STEM projects, service initiatives, and celebrations of kindness, from elementary parades, gingerbread projects, and fundraisers to junior school pep rallies, concerts, athletics, entrepreneurship, and community service programs. The newsletter also emphasizes continued professional learning focused on literacy and inclusive practices, progress in the strategic planning process, and important district updates including the 2026 to 2027 calendar, Preschool and Kindergarten registration, and upcoming events. Together, these highlights reflect a month filled with learning, generosity, celebration, and a shared commitment to student growth and community connection.

November's newsletter includes highlights from across all schools, including Halloween events, cultural activities, STEM lessons, student council elections, and partnerships with Barclays, the Rotary Club, and the Kids Helping Kids Club. Memorial Junior School features its Boo Bash, Treats for Troops program, band partnership with Whippany Park High School, Ellie’s final days at MJS, and recognition of its Technology program with a Program Excellence Award. The newsletter also shares updates on literacy professional learning, the first Strategic Planning meeting, preparations for emergency notification testing, and key calendar reminders for families as the holiday season approaches.

Ellie, the beloved Seeing Eye puppy who spent the past year brightening classrooms and hallways across Hanover Township Public Schools, has officially advanced to the next stage of her guide dog training. Her daily presence at Memorial Junior School brought comfort, joy, and meaningful lessons to students and staff. Her journey leaves a lasting mark on the district.

The Whippany Park High School Wildcat Marching Band brought energy, excitement, and Wildcat pride to Memorial Junior School with a powerful performance that filled the gym and inspired future musicians. Superintendent Justin Toomey, a 2005 Whippany Park graduate and former band member, joined the trombone section during the visit and reflected on the lasting impact of music and community.

Led by longtime directors Christopher Sabatino and Paul Sciaino, the Pride of Hanover Township continues a tradition of excellence that unites generations of students, families, and educators. Hanover Township Public Schools and the Hanover Park Regional High School District celebrate this partnership and shared commitment to student achievement and community pride.