SHRHS Weekly Update 9/5/25

Posted Date: 9/05/25 (3:00 PM)

SHRHS Weekly Update

September 5, 2025

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Welcome Back

The first week of the school year at South Hunterdon Regional High School was truly wonderful! The building was filled with excitement as students and staff came together to begin a new year of learning, growth, and connection. It was inspiring to see our students settle into their routines, engage with their teachers, and already begin building the positive momentum that will carry us through the year. The week set a strong and uplifting tone, and we are looking forward to all that lies ahead.

Important SHRHS Upcoming Dates

9/5- Football at home v. Dayton 7pm
9/12- SHRHS Picture Day
9/16- Back to School Night 7pm

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New for 2025-2026

We’re excited to introduce something new for the 2025–2026 school year! Juniors and Seniors will now be eligible to be nominated for Student of the Month, while Junior and Senior athletes will have the opportunity to be nominated by their coaches for Athlete of the Month.

The posters below are the designs we’ll be using. Each student recognized with this honor will receive their own copy to take home, and another will be proudly displayed in the school halls throughout the year.

Please note that the posters shown here are sample mock-ups and do not feature actual SHRHS students.

For Student of the month, the qualities we are looking to celebrate are:

Positive Attitude
Academic Effort
Leadership
Respect & Responsibility
Community Involvement

A student smiles in a portrait on a 'Student of the Month' poster.

Football players in blue uniforms run with the ball, promoting South Hunterdon Regional High School.

Staff Member of the Month 9/25

We are excited to begin a new tradition at South Hunterdon Regional High School: recognizing a Staff Member of the Month. This initiative celebrates the hard work, dedication, and positive impact our staff bring to our school community each day. By highlighting these contributions, we not only show appreciation but also strengthen our culture of support, gratitude, and excellence.

Back to School Night 9/16 7pm

We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm.

Parents will follow their child’s “Modified” schedule based on the times provided below. Sessions are designed to be whole-group and not individual conferences, as time does not permit for one-on-one meetings.

BTSN 2025 Schedule

9/3/25 BBQ Presentation

Thank you PTO

A huge thank you to our PTO for organizing such a wonderful Welcome Back Barbecue at SHRHS. Your hard work and dedication helped bring our school community together in a warm and joyful way. We are so grateful for all you do to support our students, families, and staff.

PTO Membership Information

We are excited to kick off another fantastic year at South Hunterdon! While the landscape of education continues to evolve, the mission and passion of the South Hunterdon Regional School District Parent-Teacher Organization (SHRSD PTO) remain as strong as ever. As we roll into the 2025–2026 school year, the PTO is committed to supporting our students, families, and staff in both meaningful and fun ways.

The SHRSD PTO is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable, federally recognized tax-exempt organization, made up entirely of parent and teacher volunteers. We rely on the active participation of our community, and we welcome all parents to join us!

The mission of the South Hunterdon Regional School District PTO is to cultivate community within our distinctive and inclusive district. We strive to facilitate communication and collaboration between faculty, parents and students. We will pursue creative and mindful opportunities to complement the school curriculum offerings through annual fundraising and FUN-raising events. Our goal is to support new and innovative programming to provide for the academic, social and emotional growth of our students.

We will continue to use Membership Toolkit as our platform for communication, event coordination, accounting, student directories, and more.

Stay Connected

Join our Facebook group: Search for SHRSD PTO
Email us anytime: SHRSDPTO@gmail.com
Interested in Joining the South Elementary Room Parent Program? Registration for Room Parent will open at our first PTO meeting on Monday, September 8th at 7 PM in the Media Center at South Elementary.
If we do not have enough parents signed up at the meeting, there will also be an opportunity at our PTO table during Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 17th.
The only requirement is that you are an active PTO member. Membership sign-up is available on MTK (Membership Toolkit—our member platform).
To learn more about what a Room Parent does, please visit the “Room Parent” section in MTK.
Come to a meeting: Our first meeting of the year will include helpful support for new members, including walkthroughs of OnCourse, the lunch ordering system, and Membership Toolkit.
Volunteer! Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet staff and fellow parents while getting to know our school campuses. Click the links below to sign up and lend a hand!
South Outdoor Family Movie Night at Ely Field
Save the Date!
South Outdoor Family Movie Night at Ely Field Friday, September 12th gates open at 6:30
HS (grades 9-12) Back to School BBQ September 3rd 5-7 PM
Fall Enrichment at South Elementary September 29-December 5

Please note: There will be no clubs held the week of November 3-7 and November 24-28 due to scheduling conflicts.

We look forward to a great year ahead and hope to see you involved!

Warmest regards,

The SHRSD PTO Executive Board

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SHRHS Picture Day Information

Date: September 12th

Make Up Date: October 24th

Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com. Create an account or login with you Picture Day ID:

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Lifetouch Picture Day announcement with student portraits and instructions.

Cell Phone Protocols

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, we ask that students place their cell phones in the designated classroom holder upon entering. Each teacher will provide you with a specific numbered spot for their class.

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Flex Period Updates

Please see the link below for the FAQ pertaining to the changes to the SHRHS Flex period.

Flex Period FAQ

Student Parking

Please be aware that, due to limited parking availability and longstanding practice, parking on school grounds is reserved for Seniors. As a result, Juniors are not typically permitted to park on campus.

That said, we understand that unique situations may arise. If a Junior in good standing has extenuating circumstances that create a genuine need for on-campus parking, we encourage them to reach out to the SHRHS Administration to discuss their situation.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure fair and safe access to parking for our students.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

Adam M. Wright, Principal
609-397-2060
adam.wright@shrsd.org
Twitter: @Ppal_Wright