Hillsborough Township Schools Will Get Less State Aid For 2022-23

Hillsborough Township is among 182 school districts to be receiving a decrease in funding from the state for the 2021-22 school year.

Ready To Unmask Kids? Here's What Hillsborough Parents Say

Patch asked local parents whether they'll be OK with their kids not masking at school when it becomes optional. Here's what they said.

2 Hour Delay For All Hillsborough Township Schools On Friday

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for​ Somerset County through Friday afternoon.

Newly Appointed Hillsborough School Board Member Abruptly Resigns

After serving for just over one month, Hillsborough Board of Education member Jason Albanese has resigned.

Masks Will Be Optional At Hillsborough Schools Beginning March 7

This decision follows Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement last week to lift the statewide school mask mandate.

Schools Close In Hillsborough Due To Continued Power Outage

Strong winds have toppled utility poles causing outages throughout Hillsborough.

Hillsborough School Meetings To Stay Virtual After Mask Issues

The Feb. 28 school meeting will also remain virtual until Gov. Murphy's lift on masks goes into effect to avoid any conflict with residents.

Avoiding Mask Issues Hillsborough Sets Virtual School Meeting

The emergency virtual meeting will be held Thursday after unmasked residents forced the shut down of Monday night's school board meeting.

Unmasked Residents Shut Down Hillsborough School Board Meeting

Shouting, yelling, and fighting consumed the Hillsborough Board of Education as audience members were asked to put on masks.

Icy Weather Cancels After-School Activities In Hillsborough

The cancellation is in effect for Friday and Saturday at Hillsborough Township Schools.

Hillsborough Considers Adding Diwali As School Holiday

The decision to recognize the Festival of Lights as a Hillsborough school holiday is now currently under "further consideration."

New Hillsborough School Business Admin Chosen Amid Criminal Probe

No stranger to the school district Gerald Eckert was unanimously appointed to the position of Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Hillsborough Creates Committee To Address School Staff Issues

The Hillsborough Board of Education's committee will help "stop the bleeding and stop losing people within the district," said John Oliver.

Hillsborough Schools Update Quarantine Rules To Align With NJ

Hillsborough students who test positive for COVID-19 will need to isolate and stay home for at least 5 full days under the new guidance.

Hillsborough Schools Appoint Business Admin Amid Police Probe

The Hillsborough Board of Education continues to make changes in its administration as police investigate the school district's finances.

In-Person Instruction Planned For Hillsborough Schools Monday

Hillsborough Township Schools will not have a snow day on Friday and instead, continue with a previously planned virtual day.

3 New Hillsborough School Board Members Sworn In

Allison Laning-Beder was sworn in remotely as she was unable to attend the meeting due to a family member testing positive for COVID.

Hillsborough Schools Pivot To Virtual Due To COVID Surge

The shift to full-day virtual instruction will be during the week of Jan. 3 to 7.

Raritan Valley Community College Will Not Yet Require Booster

While some New Jersey colleges are mandating a third shot, Raritan Valley said it will "continue to monitor the emerging situation."

Prosecutor Investigates Hillsborough School Finances: Report

Additionally, Superintendent Dr. Lisa Antunes is taking a short leave of absence, effective immediately, according to Tapinto.net.

NJ School Closures Grow As COVID Cases Spike

Some districts have delayed January returns. Here’s what we know:

Hillsborough School Business Administrator Abruptly Resigns

The Hillsborough Board of Education also placed a Central Office administrative staff member on leave.

'Serious Spike' In COVID Cases Closes Hunterdon Central HS Early

Multiple positive coronavirus cases were reported among the cafeteria crew, and at least 30 more student cases, the school district said.

Increased Police At Hillsborough Schools Due To TikTok Challenge

Hillsborough Police will be on-site at all schools throughout the day Friday. Please report anything unusual, said the superintendent.

Somerset County Student, 13, Who Threatened Violence Charged: PD

Officials were alerted to a text message circulating among students threatening a violent act at the Somerset County middle school.

COVID-19 Infection Rate Nearly Doubles In NJ Schools Amid Spike

State officials attributed the spike in cases to the post-holiday surge and some waning immunity in the vaccine.

Spike In COVID Cases Reported At Hillsborough School

The district overall has reported a total of 29 cases since Dec. 1 and 136 cases since the beginning of the school year.

Hillsborough Teachers, School Reach Tentative Contract

The Hillsborough Township BOE and the Hillsborough Education Association have come to a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract.

Removal Of Hillsborough Student's Artwork Fuels More Backlash

Board member John Oliver said he has been called a racist and a member of the KKK and had phone calls to his house since the last meeting.

Hillsborough Awaits Direction From State On COVID Omicron Variant

On Monday, Hillsborough Township reported 25 new COVID cases and 113 new cases over the past two weeks.

Hillsborough School Overnight Trips Still Prohibited Due To COVID

"I believe it to be irresponsible for a team of students which may raise the risk of potential exposure to others," said Dr. Lisa Antunes.

2021 College Aid: How Hillsborough Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Hillsborough area high schools.

Hillsborough Kids Who Travel Far For Thanksgiving Must Quarantine

Hillsborough Township schools said that students traveling far for Thanksgiving must quarantine for 7 to 10 days.

Lifting NJ School Mask Mandate Might Be A Phased Approach: Murphy

New Jersey's statewide school mask mandate is set to expire on Jan. 11, 2022 - whether it will be extended is undecided at the moment.

Outcry Over Halting Of In-Person Hillsborough School Performances

Emotions ran high at the recent school board after a decision to prohibit in-person school musical and theater performances due to COVID.

Hillsborough Marching Band Wins 4 Competitions This Season

The band recently competed in the USBands Open Class National Championships at Metlife Stadium on Nov. 6.

Controversy Stirs Over Censorship Of Hillsborough Student's Art

The poster was part of an African American display in the Hillsborough Middle School depicting a point of view around policing in America.

Pediatric COVID-19 Shot Clinic To Be Held At Hillsborough School

The clinic will be held on Sunday, Nov. 14 to vaccinate kids between the ages of 5 and 11 for COVID-19.

Unofficial Hillsborough School Board Election Results For 2021

Hillsborough Township School Board has 6 candidates vying for two seats including 2 write-in candidates. See the results as they come in:

2 Bomb Threats At Hillsborough High School Found Not Credible

The threats made through SnapChat caused authorities to search and secure the building.