April 2026
April 15, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
April 15 - Marking Period 4 begins
April 16 - Grade 5 Museum Trip Noonan/Dowden
April 17 - Grade 5 Museum Trip Vance/Weger
April 20-24 - Autism Acceptance Week-See Spirit Days list
April 20 - Grade 5 Museum Trip Haberkern/Krayem/Mahoney
April 21 - Grade 5 Museum Trip Adhikari/Hengst
April 22 - Earth Day
April 23 - Take Your Child to Work Day
April 24 - HBS Bobcat Walk for a Cause
April 24 - Report Cards in Genesis Today
NEW! Take Your Child to Work Day Parent Information - If your child will be absent on April 23, please sign and return this form to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Take Your Child to Work Absence Form
NEW! Attention 5th Grade Parents - RMS Scheduling Information - Please review Mr. Charleston’s scheduling information. The deadline for RMS Scheduling is May 1, 2026. RMS Scheduling Information
NEW! Annual HBS Walk for a Cause Event - To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, HBS Bobcats will participate in our annual Walk for a Cause event during the school day on April 24th to raise money for Lilly’s Voice. This organization provides iPads with communication apps to Autistic individuals who may benefit from AAC (Augmentative Assistive Communication). All donations are due by Wednesday, April 22nd.
CLICK HERE for more details about how to support this fundraiser. Thank you for your support.
NEW! Attention 5th Grade Parents - Important Information from RMS Health Office: Please review the required health documentation for your incoming 6th grader.
2026-2027 Health Information-English 2026-2027 Español
NEW! Needs Assessment Survey - The New Jersey Department of Education is conducting a countywide needs assessment to strengthen services for children and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. As part of this effort, Region I is partnering with Monarch Housing Associates to gather feedback from all families, regardless of housing status. We invite you to complete a brief, confidential survey (approximately 10 minutes) to help identify gaps in services and improve communication, connections, and supports for our community. Your input is valuable and appreciated.
English Surveyhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVRegion1Family
Spanish Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVRegion1FSpanish
The survey will remain open until June 12, 2026.
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s March edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/mwyb0-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - April Calendar April Spirit Days
Health Office Update - Please see the link that we added to the HBS health office webpage about ice packs: HBS Health Office webpage
Yearbook Ordering Information - We have some exciting opportunities for this year's yearbook! Deadlines are approaching quickly, so please read carefully.
Yearbook messages: Submit a short message for your child! Celebrate their year at HBS with a special message just for them! All submissions are due by April 24th. Yearbook Message Form: We'll take as many as we can fit, so act fast!
Yearbook Orders through May 1st - Order your child's HBS 2026 Yearbook Today! HBS Yearbook Orders. Yearbook ID code: 15518026
If you are not sure if you've ordered a yearbook already, please contact Ms. Mahoney at lmahoney@readington.k12.nj.us or Mrs. Sivo at csivo@readinton.k12.nj.us to confirm. View this flyer for more information
Summer Spark Enrichment Program Registration is Closing April 30! Register now for one of the remaining spots in our engaging, hands-on program being held this July. If the course you like is closed, please send me an email. Innovative Explorers, Kitchen Creations, Crafting Campers include many activities from which students can choose. See details here. https://bit.ly/SummerSpark-RPS
For questions, please contact: summerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Bobcat Bingo - Bobcat Bingo is nearly here! Missed the sign-up? Late registrations will be accepted at the door, but please note that we can no longer guarantee that a pizza slice will be included with your admission.
Date: April 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Place: HBS Cafeteria
Fee: $8.00
Any questions, reach out to Valerie Pitts at Valerie.pitts24@gmail.com
Movie Morning: Super Mario Galaxy! - Come enjoy a morning of adventure, teamwork, and classic
Nintendo fun as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the gang take to the stars in Super Mario Galaxy!
Tickets are only $10 and every ticket helps support our school community! Even if you’ve already seen the movie, there’s nothing like experiencing the galactic action all over again on the big screen with your friends!
Date: Sunday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase tickets here:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mario-tickets/items
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Open Positions - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Consider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.! The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: President, HBS VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
Our First-Ever Color Run Is Here! - The Color Run is officially here. Our district-wide Color Run will take place on May 31, and fundraising kicked off today. Fundraising runs through May 5th. All students will bring home a flyer this week with more details, or you can click here to register. Anyone interested in becoming an event sponsor please see our google form here.
We cannot wait to see our Readington families come together for this fun and colorful event while raising funds for our schools!
April 1, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
April 1 - Spring Colors Spirit Day: wear bright Spring colors today
April 2 - Autism Acceptance Spirit Day: Wear red or gold to show your support
April 2 - Early Dismissal Day for Spring Break
April 3-10 - No School Spring Break
April 13 - Classes Resume
April 13 - Basketball Jersey Spirit Day: wear your favorite team jersey to school
April 14 - Marking Period 3 ends
April 15 - Grade 4 NNAT Testing
NEW! Health Office Update - Please see the link that we added to the HBS health office webpage about ice packs: HBS Health Office webpage
NEW! Yearbook Ordering Information - We have some exciting opportunities for this year's yearbook! Deadlines are approaching quickly, so please read carefully.
Yearbook messages: Submit a short message for your child! Celebrate their year at HBS with a special message just for them! All submissions are due by April 24th. Yearbook Message Form: We'll take as many as we can fit, so act fast!
Yearbook Orders through May 1st - Order your child's HBS 2026 Yearbook Today!
HBS Yearbook Orders. Yearbook ID code: 15518026
If you are not sure if you've ordered a yearbook already, please contact Ms. Mahoney at lmahoney@readington.k12.nj.us or Mrs. Sivo at csivo@readinton.k12.nj.us to confirm. View this flyer for more information
NEW! Summer Spark Enrichment Program Registration is Closing April 30! Register now for one of the remaining spots in our engaging, hands-on program being held this July. If the course you like is closed, please send me an email. Innovative Explorers, Kitchen Creations, Crafting Campers include many activities from which students can choose. See details here. https://bit.ly/SummerSpark-RPS
For questions, please contact: summerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s March edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/mwyb0-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - April Calendar April Spirit Days
NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT-ADAPTIVE - The New Jersey Department of Education has updated the state assessment administered to students in grades 3 through 8. Due to new state requirements, the district has had to adjust our testing calendar. Please CLICK HERE for details regarding the new adaptive assessment and our updated testing dates.
Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
READINGTON HSA NEWS!
Cooks Night Off Fundraiser - Thank you to those who participated in the H.S.A. Dine Around last week! Stay tuned for another round coming soon!
Graduation Mini Photo Sessions begin this week! - Celebrate your child’s big milestone with a special Graduation Photo Mini Session for Pre-K, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade students! These unforgettable years deserve to be captured with beautiful, professional portraits.
Session Dates: Friday, April 10th. Each mini session includes: A beautifully staged backdrop, Individual portraits, Graduation cap & gown in your school’s colors provided for use. Services provided by Stefanie Photography Click here to sign up.
Get Tickets Today for a Movie Morning at the Theater! - Come enjoy a morning of adventure, teamwork, and classic Nintendo fun as Mario, Luigi, and the gang take to the stars in Super Mario Galaxy.
Date: Sunday, April 19, Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hillsborough Cinemas
Purchase tickets here: https://my.cheddarup.com/collections/673548/manage/payments
Please contact Carolannes@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
Open Positions - H.S.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Consider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.! The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Preschool VP and more! For more information on the opportunities, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com.
A Colorful Event Is Coming! - Join us for a District-Wide Color Run on May 31. This fun community event will bring Readington families together while raising funds for our schools. More details on fundraising for your spot coming soon! Click Here for our flyer!