Tag: Hopewell Elementary School
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Fall activities, sports return for Hopewell Valley schools
Since Board of Education approval more than two weeks ago, a new normal has resumed at the school district secondary level in Hopewell Valley for fall activities and outdoor sports. Official practices are already underway for outdoor fall sports such as cross country, field hockey, football, soccer and girls tennis at Hopewell Valley Central High…
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Hopewell Valley Regional Schools will start academic year with in-person and remote options
When schools within the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) start the academic year on Sept. 9, they will be resuming in-person and remote learning. HVRSD consists of six schools: Hopewell Valley Central High School, Timberlane Middle School, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School, Stony Brook Elementary School and Toll Gate Grammar School. The…
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Hopewell Elementary School graduating fifth graders leave their mark at Hopewell Borough Park
From June 18-24, Sourland Conservancy hosted the Hopewell Elementary graduating fifth graders and their family to commemorate the moment by planting a pollinator meadow. The families each chose a 30-minute time slot, in order to maintain strict social distancing, to plant in the Foraging Forest in Hopewell Borough Park, which is right next door to…
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Opinion: Take stock of what you can do to protect the environment
April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The celebration of this transformational moment in the nation’s history comes at a challenging time. There will be no large, joyous gatherings of committed (and casual) environmentalists that we’ve savored in the past. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is exploding across the globe, creating widespread anxiety and…
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A 10-year old Hopewell Borough boy continues to smile in a fight for his life
Robert Loftin is a young boy always with a smile, even as he faces advanced heart failure. This 10-year old Hopewell Borough boy is described by family as someone who is caring and loving with a great joy for life. “He told us one time, he is a professional smiler,” said Andrea Loftin, Robert’s mother.…
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Hopewell school will be adding a new learning space for students
Hopewell Elementary School is creating an outdoor reflection and learning area on school grounds for students come next spring. Part of the project will be converting some of its existing lawn space to a native wildflower meadow. Officials from Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS) are helping school officials with land stewardship guidance and…
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Hopewell Elementary School’s Corveleyn named Mercer County Teacher of the Year
Helen Corveleyn’s passion for teaching comes from two things – hope and energy. That is what has kept the teacher at the Hopewell Elementary School going and has resulted in her recently being awarded the distinction of Mercer County Teacher of Year for 2019-20 school year. “The children provide a never ending source of encouragement…
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Young runners learn self-confidence with 5K
In the beginning of June, more than 100 young runners will hit the pavement with confidence in the third annual Let Me Run 5k in Hopewell. The race is designed to be the finale of a seven-week training program. During the seven weeks, young boys learn how to run and instill self-confidence in themselves. “We…
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Hopewell Elementary School recognized for agricultural efforts, healthy eating
From its indoor hydroponic vertical farm to its outdoor garden and its emphasis on incorporating “home-grown” fruits and vegetables into students’ lunches, Hopewell Elementary School has tried to infuse healthy eating habits into children’s lives. Those efforts were recognized by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture this week when New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas…
