Assistant Principal: Mr. Michael Zapicchi mzapicchi@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

House Office Secretary: Ms. Pomaro - vpomaro@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Sophomore Class Advisor: Ms. Boyce aboyce@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

School Counselors:

A-Li: Ms. Lopez– alopez@ewrsd.k12.nj.us 

Lo-Z: Ms. Cox – ncox@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

ESL: Mr. Santoleri– gsantoleri@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Child Study Team: Ms. Rosas krosas@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Student Assistance Counselor: Ms. Howard showard@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Good afternoon 10th Grade parents,
We hope you had a successful week at Hightstown High School! As the week concludes, I want to share some important information specifically for our 10th-grade students, including key reminders, deadlines, and upcoming dates.

Please take a moment to review the information below:

Important Reminders

• Early Dismissal - 12/23

• No School - 12/24-1/2

• School Reopens - 1/5

Google Classroom:

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Nicole Cox

Created Dec 11

Dec 11

Soluna is a free, confidential, mental wellness app, available to all New Jersey teens from their own device — anytime, anywhere.

Teens can connect with a trained Soluna Coach or schedule a session with a state-licensed counselor whenever they need someone in their corner. No insurance needed, no waitlists, and absolutely free — just open, judgment-free support.

Soluna for Schools – Free Student Mental Health Support & Tools

https://solunaapp.com/k12/

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Created Dec 16

Dec 16

NEW DATE FOR ASVAB!

Sign up for the February 6th, 2026 ASVAB using the QR code on the flyer! 

*If you signed up for the cancelled exam date, please make sure to sign up again so we can confirm your attendance for the new date*

ASVAB Sign Up

Google Forms

Announcement: "Support your Class of 2028! BRRR…"

Ashleigh Boyce

Created 7:18 AM

7:18 AM

Support your Class of 2028! BRRR Baskets available to purchase and customize TODAY ONLY. Scan the QR code here or at lunch. Any forms filled out after today will NOT be accepted. 

BRR Baskets can be purchased for yourself or someone else. Gifts will be available for pickup on Monday.

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Grade 10 Activity Period 12/5

1. Complete Career Assessment on SCOIR

Directions to get to the career assessment:

1. Go to your Home screen on SCOIR and click on the "Discover" tab on the top of the screen next to the "Home" icon. 

2. Click on "Careers"

2. You will then see the blue "assessments" tab on the left hand side. Click that. 

3. Select the "Career Interest Assessment"

4. Click Begin Assessment - This will only take 5 minutes to complete. 

2. Complete the NJ Climate Improvement Survey (NJSCI)

1. Click here to access the survey platform

2. Enter password: student612

HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK SALES DETAILS:

• Orders placed from 12/1 to 1/23: $95 and includes a name stamp.

• Orders placed from 1/24 until sold out: $100, name stamps will no longer be available.

• We order a very limited number of Yearbooks to be sold in person, so make sure to get one by pre-ordering yours today!

MERCER COUNTY TECH SCHOOLS:

If your student has applied to a vocational program at MCTS, we are going down the list to schedule your student a guest day visit to shadow their program during the school day. We have many students who have applied and can generally only send 1 student per day and MCTS has limited availability due to all the Mercer County High School's doing the same. Once we have scheduled a visit for your student we will send you an email with the permission slip to fill out. Once we receive confirmation of the visit date, MCTS will send an email calendar invitation out so please remind your student to attend their scheduled date.

Parents and students interested in learning more about MCTS programs may attend one of the upcoming info sessions: 

• 1/7/26 - Weds. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-jan-26

AND a special message from Mr. Vinson:
Dear Hightstown High School Community,

Winter Break always gives us a chance to slow down and reflect, and as I do, I am reminded just how proud and grateful I am to serve as the Principal of Hightstown High School. After many years in education and more than a decade leading this school, HHS continues to mean a great deal to me.

What makes HHS special has never really changed. It’s the people—the students who show up each day ready to learn and grow, the staff who care deeply about doing the work the right way, the families who support and challenge us, and the alumni and community members who remain connected long after their time here has passed. That sense of pride and tradition is something I value greatly.

I am thankful for the opportunity to provide steady leadership and continuity. Schools are at their best when there is trust, strong relationships, and a shared sense of purpose. Those things are built over time, through consistency and commitment, and I am proud of what we continue to build together.

As the year comes to a close, I hope you are able to step away, spend time with those who matter most, and enjoy some well-earned rest during Winter Break. Thank you for the trust you place in our school and for allowing me the privilege of leading this remarkable community.

Wishing you and your family a restful Winter Break and a healthy, happy New Year.

Dennis Vinson

Principal Hightstown HS

Michael Zapicchi

Assistant Principal 10th Grade 

Hightstown High School

609-443-7738 ext 1700

Good afternoon 10th Grade parents,

As another successful week at Hightstown High School concludes, we hope you had a great one! I'm reaching out to share some key reminders, deadlines, and important upcoming dates specifically for our 10th-grade students.

Please take a moment to review the information below:

Important Reminders

• Early Dismissal - 12/23

• No School - 12/24-1/2

• School Reopens - 1/5
  Grade 10 Activity Period 12/5

1. Complete Career Assessment on SCOIR

Directions to get to the career assessment:

1. Go to your Home screen on SCOIR and click on the "Discover" tab on the top of the screen next to the "Home" icon. 

2. Click on "Careers"

2. You will then see blue "assessments" tab on the left hand side. Click that. 

3. Select the "Career Interest Assessment"

4. Click Begin Assessment - This will only take 5 minutes to complete. 

2. Complete the NJ Climate Improvement Survey (NJSCI)

1. Click here to access the survey platform

2. Enter password: student612

HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK SALES DETAILS:

• Orders placed from 12/1 to 1/23: $95 and includes a name stamp.

• Orders placed from 1/24 until sold out: $100, name stamps will no longer be available.

• We order a very limited number of Yearbooks to be sold in person, so make sure to get one by pre-ordering yours today!

MERCER COUNTY TECH SCHOOLS:

If your student has applied to a vocational program at MCTS, we are going down the list to schedule your student a guest day visit to shadow their program during the school day. We have many students who have applied and can generally only send 1 student per day and MCTS has limited availability due to all the Mercer County High School's doing the same. Once we have scheduled a visit for your student we will send you an email with the permission slip to fill out. Once we receive confirmation of the visit date, MCTS will send an email calendar invitation out so please remind your student to attend their scheduled date.

Parents and students interested in learning more about MCTS programs may attend one of the upcoming info sessions: 

• 1/7/26 - Weds. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-jan-26

Good afternoon 10th Grade parents,

We hope you had another great week! I am excited to share a few updates with you from this week at HHS. Your 10th grade students have been bringing the energy, enthusiasm, and leadership all week and it has been great watching them grow over the course of the year. This week we began MP2, let’s continue on this great track for the school year!

Important Reminders:

• Report Cards Posted: November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

• Powderpuff Game: November 25, 2025

• No School: November 27–28, 2025

• Town Hall: December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM

GENESIS UPDATE:

Please update your Contact information in Genesis so that we can reach out to families in case of an emergency. This includes: Parent/guardian names, Emergency contact names, Phone numbers, and Email addresses. We are advising families that they should NOT share login access with their students. 

MERCER COUNTY TECH SCHOOLS:

If your student has applied to a vocational program at MCTS, we are going down the list to schedule your student a guest day visit to shadow their program during the school day. We have many students who have applied and can generally only send 1 student per day and MCTS has limited availability due to all the Mercer County High School's doing the same. Once we have scheduled a visit for your student we will send you an email with the permission slip to fill out. Once we receive confirmation of the visit date, MCTS will send an email calendar invitation out so please remind your student to attend their scheduled date.

Parents and students interested in learning more about MCTS programs may attend one of the upcoming info sessions: 

• 12/2/25 - Tues. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-dec-25

• 12/11/25 - Thurs. 6 PM - Sypek Center (129 Bull Run Rd)

• 1/7/26 - Weds. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-jan-26

Good morning 10th Grade parents,

Our school counselors have been meeting with students for their semester 1 check in appointments. Please ask your student if they scheduled an appointment with their counselor and if they have not, please have them use the links below from their school email to schedule one. Reminder, these calendar links are for student appointments ONLY. This is the information that has been posted in google classroom for your students: 

Just a reminder to please book your check-in appointments with Mrs. Cox and Ms. Lopez! 

Please use our calendar links below to schedule your appointment during a time that works best for you. You must schedule an appointment with us. You can use the Google Calendar invite as a pass to show your teacher. Please be mindful of what's going on during class when you book an appointment (please avoid booking during test/quizzes/presentations). Also, please make sure you set a reminder for your meeting so you don't miss them!

• If your last name starts with A-Li,  Ms. Lopez is your counselor and here is the link to her appointment calendar: https://calendar.app.google/MbB6oVVmQbT6Wcn88

• If your last name starts with Lo-Z, Mrs. Cox is your counselor and here is the link to her appointment calendar: https://calendar.app.google/JkFipf26LMWeawFf6

• If your counselor is Mr. Santoleri please email him directly for an appointment at gsantoleri@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

*MCTS news*

If your student has applied to a vocational program at MCTS, we are going down the list to schedule your student a guest day visit to shadow their program during the school day. We have many students who have applied and can generally only send 1 student per day and MCTS has limited availability due to all the Mercer County High School's doing the same. Once we have scheduled a visit for your student we will send you an email with the permission slip to fill out. Once we receive confirmation of the visit date, MCTS will send an email calendar invitation out so please remind your student to attend their scheduled date.

Parents and students interested in learning more about MCTS programs may attend one of the upcoming info sessions: 
11/18/25 - Tues. 6 PM - Assunpink Center (1085 Old Trenton Rd) (Next Week!)
12/2/25 - Tues. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-dec-25
12/11/25 - Thurs. 6 PM - Sypek Center (129 Bull Run Rd)
1/7/26 - Weds. 6 PM - Virtual - bit.ly/mcts-jan-26

Hope to see you at Parent Conferences tonight!

Dear Sophomores,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I’m excited to welcome you to your sophomore year, which promises to be an important and engaging year for you at Hightstown High School. Hopefully, you all managed to view Mr. Vinson’s welcome letter last week which provided some school-wide updates. In addition to that, throughout the school year I’ll be sharing important updates via email, so please check your school account regularly to stay informed.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that you complete all necessary forms in our grading platform, Genesis. This system is essential for accessing academic progress and scheduling information. I will also be updating the Grade 10 House Office webpage with announcements and resources throughout the school year.If you're not already part of our Class of 2028 Google Classroom, please join as soon as possible using the code 7xsku6c. This will be another key place to access information throughout the year.

Below is some information regarding important upcoming dates and events:

Important Dates

• School Schedules Released: August 22 at 9:00 AM

• Sophomore Town Hall: September 5 

• Activity Period: September 8

• Back to School Night: September 17 at 7:00 PM

House Office Secretary Ms. Pomaro - vpomaro@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Keyes rkeyes@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

School Counselors: Ms. Cox – ncox@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Ms. Lopez– alopez@ewrsd.k12.nj.us 

Mr. Santoleri– gsantoleri@ewrsd.k12.nj.us

We’re looking forward to an exciting and successful year ahead! As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael Zapicchi
10th Grade Assistant Principal
Hightstown High School