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Upcoming Events

Aug 20

Building Tour for Incoming 5th Graders & New Students (check notifications for sign up sheet)

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

Aug 27

Early Dismissal - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/Teacher PD

Aug 28

Recent News

HMS Drone-cam!

A view of HMS students in formation from high above!

2025 Safety Notice to Parents

Please see the linked letter from the Prosecutor's office and the Police Chiefs Association. It provides information about expectations related to a Lockdown and a Shelter in Place.

Summer Assignment for 8th Grade ELA

All rising 8th grade students should make sure to complete their summer ELA assignment! It is due on the first day of school!

The attached resource packet should be distributed to your students and their families before the end of the school year. The packet includes New Jersey State resources and helpful tips to keep families safe and healthy through the summer.

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Mission Statement

Building on tradition and success, the mission of the Hackettstown School District is to educate and inspire students through school, family, and community partnerships so that all become positive, contributing members of a global society, with a life-long commitment to learning. It is the expectation of this school district that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.

District Mission, Plan, & Goals

Celebrate Our Staff

“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the education system” - Sidney Hook

Please take a moment to show or tell a teacher how thankful you are for them. It will only take a few minutes of your time but the effort will last a lifetime for a teacher.

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