January 2026
JANUARY 28, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
January 26-30 - The Great Kindness Challenge
January 26-February 6 - The Soup-er Bowl Food Drive
January 30 - School-wide Nutrition Day - special menu items and assembly
February 2-February 11 - Student Leadership Sweet Messages Project
February 6 - Spirit Day: Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health
NEW! HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - February Calendar February Spirit Days
NEW! HBS Student Leadership’s Sweet Messages Project - Student Leadership Sweet Messages project will run from Monday, February 2, through Wednesday, February 11. Please review this information for all of the details.
Wear Red for Heart Health - Wear red on Friday, February 6, in support of Heart Health. Please review our Health Office Website for all the information. HBS health office website/newsletters
The Great Kindness Challenge - The Great Kindness Challenge is upon us! The Readington Township School District is proud to celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge as students across the district participate in activities that promote kindness, inclusion, and compassion. From January 26 through January 30—and beyond—students will be encouraged to spread kindness in meaningful ways throughout their school communities.
As part of this initiative, we will be collecting donations for the Starfish Foundation, which is currently in need of various hygiene products. In addition, Holland Brook’s fabulous Student Leadership team will be hosting a “Souper Bowl” food drive, welcoming donations of canned goods and other non-perishable food items.
Please be sure to check the building Spirit Days for daily theme days and join us as we work together to make kindness shine!
HBS Student Leadership Soup-er Bowl - Student Leadership will be collecting non-perishable food donations beginning January 26 through February 6. Let’s tackle filling the pantry! All donations will go to the Readington area Starfish. Donation Information
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/f9q5d-bobcat-bulletin
Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K - 7th grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
Attention Parents: Lost and Found Items - When sweatshirts, jackets and water bottles are left behind in common areas of HBS, we collect them in the Lost & Found bin. It is now overflowing. Please take a look here at some of the items left behind. Remind your children to take a walk to the bin outside our main office and see if they
Preschool / Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.
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
Save the Date! Friday, February 20th - HBS students, you’re invited to The Bobcat Ball, it’s sure to be a fun night! Details and Ticket Sales to launch soon!
Coming this Spring!: Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!
More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.
If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com
Coming Soon: The Cash Calendar! - We’re inviting local businesses to support the HSA by sponsoring a date on our new Cash Calendar raffle fundraiser!
By sponsoring a calendar date, your business will be prominently featured on our game card. Calendars will be available for all families to purchase, making this a great way to gain visibility with local families while supporting our school community.
Sponsorships start at $50 per date and are available on a first-come basis through the end of January. For more information or to sponsor a date, please contact Kait E. at kaitlyne@readingtonhsa.com. Thank you!
Cash Calendar game card sales will open soon — watch for more details!
JANUARY 21, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
January 22 - Superintendent Budget and Bagels Meeting at 9:00am
January 23 - School-wide Assembly
January 26-30 - The Great Kindness Challenge
January 26-February 6 - The Soup-er Bowl Food Drive
January 30 - School-wide Nutrition Day - special menu items and assembly
NEW! The Great Kindness Challenge - The Great Kindness Challenge is upon us! The Readington Township School District is proud to celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge as students across the district participate in activities that promote kindness, inclusion, and compassion. From January 26 through January 30—and beyond—students will be encouraged to spread kindness in meaningful ways throughout their school communities.
As part of this initiative, we will be collecting donations for the Starfish Foundation, which is currently in need of various hygiene products. In addition, Holland Brook’s fabulous Student Leadership team will be hosting a “Souper Bowl” food drive, welcoming donations of canned goods and other non-perishable food items.
Please be sure to check the building Spirit Days for daily theme days and join us as we work together to make kindness shine!
NEW! Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K - 7th grade students. Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! Seventh-grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit, all while enjoying the program experience.
Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans. We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience. Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20 & July 27. See our website for details and to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us
NEW! - Attention Parents: Lost and Found Items - When sweatshirts, jackets and water bottles are left behind in common areas of HBS, we collect them in the Lost & Found bin. It is now overflowing. Please take a look here at some of the items left behind. Remind your children to take a walk to the bin outside our main office and see if they find any of their belongings.
NEW! Wear Red for Heart Health - Wear red on Friday, February 6, in support of Heart Health. Please review our Health Office Website for all the information. HBS health office website/newsletters
Upcoming March Parent Academy - We are interested in your feedback for our upcoming Parent Academy. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Parent Interest Survey
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/f9q5d-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - January Parent Calendar January Spirit Days
HBS Student Leadership Soup-er Bowl - Student Leadership will be collecting non-perishable food donations beginning January 26 through February 6. Let’s tackle filling the pantry! All donations will go to the Readington area Starfish. Donation Information
Preschool / Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.
i-Ready Diagnostic 2 Opens January 7th - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment.
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
Coming this Spring!: Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!
More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.
If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com
HSA Dine - Around Coming, February 11th! - Take the family out for dinner around town! Or order some take-out and enjoy the night off from cooking! If you have any questions, please email Nicole at nicolelepinski@gmail.com.
Coming Soon: The Cash Calendar! - We’re inviting local businesses to support the HSA by sponsoring a date on our new Cash Calendar raffle fundraiser!
By sponsoring a calendar date, your business will be prominently featured on our game card. Calendars will be available for all families to purchase, making this a great way to gain visibility with local families while supporting our school community.
Sponsorships start at $50 per date and are available on a first-come basis through the end of January. For more information or to sponsor a date, please contact Kait E. at kaitlyne@readingtonhsa.com. Thank you!
Cash Calendar game card sales will open soon — watch for more details!
JANUARY 14, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
January 15 - HSA Clothing Drive ends today
January 15 - Spirit Day: Winter Wonderland-wear white, silver, and/or blue
January 19 - School Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 21 - Chef Day - special menu will be served during lunch
January 22 - Superintendent Budget and Bagels Meeting at 9:00am
January 23 - School-wide Assembly
January 26-30 - The Great Kindness Challenge
January 30 - School-wide Nutrition Day - special menu items and assembly
NEW! Superintendent Budget & Bagels Parent Event – Please join Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent, and Mr. Jason Bohm, Business Administrator, on Thursday, January 22, at 9:00 a.m. in the BOE Conference Room. The topic of conversation will be the 2026-2027 Budget Preparation Process. Refreshments will be served compliments of the Readington HSA. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 20, to: rsvp@readington.k12.nj.us
NEW! Maschio’s Chef Day - HBS will be celebrating a special Chef Day on Wednesday, January 21. Chef Scott, from Maschio’s, will be on-site to prepare and serve a Korean Beef Taco Bar. Please see this link for more information. Chef Day
NEW! Upcoming March Parent Academy - We are interested in your feedback for our upcoming Parent Academy. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Parent Interest Survey
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/f9q5d-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - January Parent Calendar January Spirit Days
HBS Student Leadership Soup-er Bowl - Student Leadership will be collecting non-perishable food donations beginning January 26 through February 6. Let’s tackle filling the pantry! All donations will go to the Readington area Starfish. Donation Information
HBS 2025-2026 Yearbook Information - Yearbook Photos Needed - The yearbook club is looking for some fresh perspectives! If you have photos of school events, we'd love to see them. Share your yearbook-worthy shots with our team using this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BOBCATYB-26, and maybe you'll see your stunning shots in our final copy.
Preschool / Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.
i-Ready Diagnostic 2 Opens January 7th - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment.
Health Highlights - ATTENTION PARENTS for Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grades. The January issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.
Each month Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
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
Last Call for Clothing and Used Item Drive! - The H.S.A.'s Winter clothing and used item drive wraps up this Thursday, January 15th. Bring your gently used clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, baby accessories, strollers, toys, blankets and more to help your school! Each donated bag counts! Please click here to see the full donation guidelines or contact our clothing drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: Readington Township Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!
More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.
If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson (Event Chair) at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.
FPAC / Sorella’s Cook’s Night Off - This Thursday JAN 15TH! ORDER TODAY!! - Imagine a yummy Italian dinner: baked ziti, chicken parm, or spaghetti and meatballs… plus salad and garlic bread too… and the best part? You don’t have to cook it! On Thursday, 1/15, let Sorella’s cook dinner for you! For every family dinner purchased on 1/15, Sorella’s will generously donate $10 to the FPAC! Click HERE to order. Thanks for your support!
JANUARY 7, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
January 8-15 - HSA Clothing Drive
January 15 - Spirit Day: Winter Wonderland-wear white, silver, and/or blue
January 19 - School Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20 - Chef Day - special menu will be served during lunch
January 22 - Superintendent Budget and Bagels Meeting at 9:00am
January 23 - School-wide Assembly
January 26-30 - The Great Kindness Challenge
January 30 - School-wide Nutrition Day - special menu items and assembly
NEW! HBS Student Leadership Soup-er Bowl - Student Leadership will be collecting non-perishable food donations beginning January 26 through February 6. Let’s tackle filling the pantry! All donations will go to the Readington area Starfish. Donation Information
NEW! Preschool / Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic 2 Opens January 7th - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment.
NEW! Health Highlights - ATTENTION PARENTS for Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grades. The January issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.
Each month Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
NEW! Camp Invention Registration - Camp Invention sign-ups are ongoing. Please see this flyer for the details on how to sign up. Camp Invention Information
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’s December edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/f9q5d-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar and Spirit Days - January Parent Calendar January Spirit Days
HBS 2025-2026 Yearbook Information - Yearbook Photos Needed - The yearbook club is looking for some fresh perspectives! If you have photos of school events, we'd love to see them. Share your yearbook-worthy shots with our team using this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=BOBCATYB-26, and maybe you'll see your stunning shots in our final copy.
READINGTON HSA NEWS
Clothing and Used Item Drive Is Here! - The H.S.A.'s Winter clothing and used item drive starts THIS Thursday, January 8th and runs until Thursday, January 15th. Bring your gently used clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, baby accessories, strollers, toys, blankets and more to help your school! Each donated bag counts! Please click here to see the full donation guidelines or contact our clothing drive chair, Jen Kohlberg, at mcnulty.j@gmail.com with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: Readington Township Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!
More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.
If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson (Event Chair) at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.
FPAC / SORELLA’S COOK’S NIGHT OFF - JAN 15TH! - Imagine a yummy Italian dinner: baked ziti, chicken parm, or spaghetti and meatballs… plus salad and garlic bread too… and the best part? You don’t have to cook it! On Thursday, 1/15, let Sorella’s cook dinner for you! For every family dinner purchased on 1/15, Sorella’s will generously donate $10 to the FPAC! Click HERE to order. Thanks for your support!