Congratulations to our incredible Hornet Track & Field athletes who placed at yesterday’s State Sectional Championships!
👏 Braden Huang – 5th Place, Boys 55m Hurdles
👏 Isabelle Behringer – 3rd Place, Girls Shot Put
👏 Ava Trinity – 3rd Place, Girls 55m Hurdles
Outstanding performances and well-earned accomplishments. Way to represent Hanover Park with pride and determination, keep flying, Hornets! 💛🖤
Our Family & Consumer Science students did an outstanding job creating a Super Bowl-themed tailgate right here at HP! Through teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning, students prepared and shared a great experience for both classmates and staff to enjoy.
This was an excellent example of learning coming to life, building real-world skills while having a little fun along the way. Great job to our students and staff for making it such a success! Go Hornets!
We are proud to recognize Dayana for her tremendous growth this year. Her hard work, perseverance, and willingness to seek help have stood out, and she continues to be a positive presence in the classroom.
A special thank you to Mrs. Rassias for her ongoing support and guidance, which helps students succeed every day.
We are proud of you both! 🐝💛
Over the past few days, Rocco has consistently gone out of his way to include others purely out of kindness. Whether it was stepping away from a game to make sure a classmate wasn’t left out or jumping in to help a teacher set up badminton courts without being asked, Rocco showed empathy, leadership, and genuine care for those around him.
This is character. This is inclusivity. This is what makes our school community special.
Well done, Rocco, keep leading by example. 👏
Big round of applause for our Academic Decathlon Team! This past Saturday in Princeton/West Windsor, the team took home the FIRST PLACE / GOLD MEDAL title at the State Regional Tournament! 🥇✨
From art to science, our decathletes swept the boards. Check out these incredible individual achievements:
🥇 Top Honors
Super Quiz Lightning Round: Gold Medal/First Place
Team MVP: Kelly Lu
Highest Scoring in Regions: * Kelly Lu (Gold)
Diva Bhardwaj (Gold)
Harlan Kim (Silver)
📚 Subject Standouts
🎨 ART
Gold: Christina DiLauri, Manny Rodriguez, Kelly Lu, Vanshi Naithani
Silver: Azman Farouqui, Sandy Zhong
Bronze: Heidi Tsai
📈 ECONOMICS
Gold: Diva Bhardwaj
Silver: Kelly Lu, Manny Rodriguez
Bronze: Harlan Kim
Honorable Mention: Azman Farouqui
📖 LITERATURE
Gold: Kelly Lu
Silver: Diva Bhardwaj, Christina DiLauri
Honorable Mention: Vanshi Naithani
📐 MATHEMATICS
Gold: Harlan Kim, Kelly Lu
Bronze: Anvi Bharathkaishi, Hansh Dondapati
🎶 MUSIC
Silver: Harlan Kim, Savannah Daniele
Bronze: Kelly Lu, Sandy Zhong
Honorable Mention: Anvi Bharathkaishi
🔬 SCIENCE
Gold: Diva Bhardwaj
Silver: Harlan Kim
Bronze: Kelly Lu, Kevin Tran, Heidi Tsai
Honorable Mention: Fiona Wang
🌍 SOCIAL SCIENCE
Gold: Manny Rodriguez, Harlan Kim
Silver: Kelly Lu, Kevin Tran
Bronze: Valentino Martinez
📝 ESSAY & COMMUNICATION
Essay: Manny Rodriguez (Gold), Vanshi Naithani (Bronze), Harlan Kim (Bronze)
Interview: Kelly Lu (Gold)
Prepared Speech: Diva Bhardwaj (Gold)
Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and dedication! Let’s keep this momentum going into States! 🚀🔥
#AcademicDecathlon#StateRegionals #Champions #FirstPlace #GoldMedal #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence#GoHornets!
Students extracted strawberry DNA and got a firsthand look at the blueprint of life. Labs like this turn science into something you can actually see, and that’s when the learning really sticks. 🍓🧬
Will Seymour get the girl? Will Audrey II take over the world? There’s only one way to find out!
🎟 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: www.ticketleap.events/events/hptheatre
📍 Where: Hanover Park High School Theater 📅 Dates: 2/26, 2/27, 2/28
Grab your seats before they’re devoured! Whatever you do… DON’T FEED THE PLANTS! 🌱🤐
#LittleShopOfHorrors #SuddenlySeymour #HanoverParkTheatre
Join us in celebrating two of Hanover Park’s finest artists! Audrey Lee and Kelly Lu have officially been recognized in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. 🏆
This is a massive achievement in the art world, and we couldn't be prouder of their vision and dedication.
✨ The Highlights:
Audrey Lee brought home a sweeping list of the competition’s top honors and Kelly Lu earned two Honorable Mention awards for her incredible art portfolio, showcasing her unique style and technical skill.
Our Hornets continue to prove that creativity knows no bounds. Congratulations to both Audrey and Kelly on this well-deserved recognition! 🐝✨
#HanoverPark #ScholasticArtAndWriting #StudentArtists #HornetPride #ArtsEducation #AwardWinningArt #FutureCreatives
🎤 Poetry in Motion! 🎤
Huge congratulations to Heather Yoon for her incredible performance at the Poetry Out Loud competition! 🌟
Heather took the stage on February 2nd at the Morristown Performing Arts Center, representing Hanover Park Regional High School with talent and grace. We are so proud of the hard work and passion she poured into her recitations.
Way to go, Heather! You’ve made the HP community shine! ✨📖
#HanoverPark #PoetryOutLoud #MorristownPAC #SpokenWord #HornetPride 🐝
Congratulations to Freshmen, Felipe Carabajal Stortoni and Seniors, Harlan Kim & Lily David our February Students of the Month.
Keep up the Good Work ! Go Hornets!
🏈 Alumni Spotlight: Abby Huang ('22) 🏈
From the sidelines at Hanover Park to the gridiron at the University of Alabama, Abby Huang is making major moves in the world of sports medicine! Check out what this Hornet alum has been up to:
🎓 The Profile
HP Graduation Year: 2022
College: University of Alabama
Major: Kinesiology (Minor in Athletic Training)
Current Role: Student Athletic Trainer for the Alabama Football Program
🏟️ Life in the SEC
Abby’s internship with the Crimson Tide has been her most exciting achievement since graduation. Working in a high-intensity environment, she has:
Learned to set up collegiate athletic training rooms.
Traveled with the team and managed game day operations.
Embraced every minute of the fast-paced collegiate sports world.
🐝 The HP Foundation
Abby credits Hanover Park for preparing her for the demands of college through:
Strong Habits: Building study skills and effective time management.
Balance: Managing schoolwork, athletics, and extracurriculars simultaneously.
Teamwork: Learning to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
Favorite Memories: Winning State Sectional Championships with her best friends and feeling the support of the entire town.
🍎 Mentors Who Matter
If she could grab lunch with her HP mentors, she’d choose:
Coach Shane (Mrs. Fulton): For teaching her discipline, perseverance, and integrity over four years of coaching.
Joe Frasciello (Athletic Trainer): For challenging her and showing her what it means to lead and support athletes.
💡 Advice for Future Hornets
"Relationships matter, who you know can open doors, but what you know and the work you do will keep you there."
Abby encourages students to seize every opportunity, stay professional, and keep pushing even on the tough days.
✨ What’s Next?
The grind doesn't stop! Abby will be spending her summer working for the Baltimore Ravens before returning to Alabama for Graduate School! 💜🖤
#HanoverParkAlumni #HornetPride #RollTide #AthleticTraining #BaltimoreRavens #AlumniSpotlight #GoHornets!
Hanover Park High School will operate on a 90 minute delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Period 1 will begin at 9:15 a.m. Be safe!
The Hanover Park Regional High School District will be closed and utilize one (1) emergency closing day for tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. All after school and evening activities will be canceled to allow for adequate cleanup and a safe reentry into our buildings for Tuesday morning.
Stay warm and safe!
Sincerely,
Maria Carrell, Superintendent of Schools
Huge shoutout to our incredible educators who spent their afternoon at today’s Edcamp PD. While the hallways grew quiet, these rooms were buzzing with fresh ideas, collaboration, and a shared passion for our students.
We are so lucky to have a team that chooses to be lifelong learners. Thank you for going the extra mile to make our school the best it can be. 💡🙌
#Edcamp #TeacherLife #LifelongLearners #ProfessionalDevelopment #RedefiningPD #OurTeachersRock #GoHornets!
Congratulations to Hanover Park High School which has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll! Hanover Park is a BRONZE member of the Honor Roll! Hanover Park had 47% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 42% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 11% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams!
Great job, Hornets! We are proud of your hard work.
Seniors: Brenda Moreno-Arias & Caden Thomas
Underclassman: Frankie Scrocco.
Keep up the good work, Go Hornets!
There is nothing more powerful than seeing our alumni return to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thank you, Dr. Okafor, for your time, your expertise, and for proving that the foundation built here can lead to amazing places! 🩺✨
#AlumniSpotlight #HPProud #HealthcareCareers #FutureDoctors #GoHornets!
📍HP Commons ⏰ Tonight @ 7:00 PM 🎟 $5 at the door
But the hardware didn't stop there—she was also crowned the Most Outstanding Wrestler (MOW) of the entire event!
All that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice paid off. We are so incredibly proud of you, champ!
#EscapeTheRock #MostOutstandingWrestler #WrestlingChampion #GoHornets!
🏆 Celebrating Our Exemplary NJ Educators! 🍎✨
Last night was a truly special one as our Board of Education recognized an incredible group of educators who have been honored as Exemplary Educators for the State of New Jersey!
Your dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our students shine brightly and inspire us all. We are immensely proud of your achievements and the positive impact you make every single day.
A Huge Congratulations to our Recognized Staff:
Hanover Park High School
Mrs. Alexa Rockland
Mr. Jamie Ott
Mr. Sergio Silva
Whippany Park High School
Mrs. Jenna Forbes
Ms. Julie Lane
Mr. Tom Gaglione
Thank you for setting the standard for educational excellence in our district and across the state. Your passion is truly contagious!
Join us in celebrating these exemplary individuals by leaving a comment below! 👇
#ExemplaryEducator #NJSchools #TeacherAppreciation
