HHS School Counseling Department
News and Announcements
Welcome back to school!
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Welcome back to school! Our school year is already underway, and we are busy in the School Counseling Department! We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2021 and look forward to helping them through their high school journey. We’re equally excited to see our seniors through their post-secondary planning process this year.
This year, my goal is to share our newsletters in as many ways possible to keep all families informed. Follow us on Twitter as we announce opportunities on a regular basis. We will also be launching a re-designed website in the coming months that will be more user-friendly to students and parents. Finally, we will share this and any other newsletters on our website, so you'll always be able to reference them.
Best wishes for a successful school year!
College Visits!
Mark Your Calendar for Financial Aid Night
PSATs for all 9th, 10th and 11th graders-October 11
What's Happening in the Counseling Department this month?
Now that the add/drop period is over, the high school counselors have been working diligently to begin meeting with their senior students either in small groups or individually to review policies and procedures of the college admissions process.
Our counselors presented for seniors' parents at Back to School Night about the post-secondary planning process. If you missed the presentation, please feel free to download the slides here.
In the next week, school counselors will begin seeing freshmen in small groups. A home grown resource guide will be distributed to all 9th grade students and can also be found here. The lessons will focus on succeeding at Hillsborough High School.
All new students to Hillsborough who registered between June and now have been invited to join our Newcomers Group. The group will meet six times over the first semester in hopes of creating a successful academic, emotional and social transition. This group is run by Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Balaguer.
Mr. Pilarte and Mrs. Balaguer, our high school’s two Student Assistance Counselors, run a variety of small counseling groups throughout the year. Groups will begin meeting this week.
Help your child prepare for the upcoming PSAT
College Visits
Welcome Mrs. Thomson, our new College & Career Counselor!
Email: athomson@htps.us
Website: www.htps.us
Location: Hillsborough High School, Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States
Phone: (908) 431-6600 3484
Opportunities for Parents
Are you interested in volunteering in our community’s efforts towards drug/alcohol use prevention? Learn more about the Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance! The Alliance meets on the 2nd Friday of the month and concerned community members are always welcome. See more information here!
Join Us! Financial Aid Information Night
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017, 06:30 PM
Hillsborough High School, Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States
Rider Instant Decision Day
Friday, Nov 17, 2017, 08:00 AM
Mrs. Thomson's Office; Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough High School Counseling Department
Director of Guidance
Email: jsmedley@htps.us
Website: www.htps.us
Location: 466 Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States
Phone: (908) 431-6600
Twitter: @borocounselors