The Hatter Chatter
District Communications Newsletter- Back to School Edition
Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year! We hope summer has brought you peace, restoration, and joy, and that you share our excitement as we welcome in the 2023-24 school year. We are eager to welcome our PreK-12 Hatters back to school for our first day of school on Tuesday, September 5th.
Families can expect communication directly from their school principal about specific beginning-of-the-year details. You also will be receiving an email detailing how to access the family portal of PowerSchool, which will be opening on Monday, August 21, at 12:00 noon. By accessing the portal, students and families can view their student information, including schedules, teachers, bus details, and required school forms. In this newsletter, please review some important dates and opportunities for us to collaborate and engage with you as partners.
We are excited about the opportunities that 2023-24 holds for us as a community, and we can't wait to see our students flourish when they return. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if we can help you in any way. Have a great school year!
Yours in Hatter Pride,
Scott Eveslage, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Elementary Schools
Open House for all elementary students and families held on Thursday, August 31, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Back to School Nights
Blair Mill:
Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 PM
Crooked Billet:
Grades K-2 Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM
Grades 3-5 Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 PM
Hallowell:
Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 PM
Simmons:
Grades K-2 Thursday, September 14 at 7:00 PM
Grades 3-5 Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 PM
Keith Valley Middle School
Open House for all middle school students and families held on Wednesday, August 30, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Back to School Nights
6th Grade: Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 PM
7th Grade: Monday, September 11 at 7:00 PM
8th Grade: Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM
Hatboro-Horsham High School
New Family Orientation Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 PM
New Student & Family Walkaround: attend either Thursday, August 31, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM or Friday, September 1, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM
2023-2024 School Year Device Distribution
Below is information for student device pickup grades K-8.
- Grades K and 1 will receive an iPad, iPad Charger, and a case (iPads do not come with a stylus or Apple Pencil)
- Grades 2 through 5 will receive a Laptop and Charger (No Stylus will be in the device, these are being assigned to the classroom)
- Grades 6 through 8 will receive a Laptop, Charger, and Stylus
- High school students do not need to use this process. High School devices will be distributed at the beginning of the year.
All Students will receive an informational sheet that includes their login information (Username and Password). We are unable to change passwords when students are not in the school buildings and will allow password changes after the first two-weeks of school.
Pickup times are available in 15-minute increments on the following dates and times. Please be sure to register for a time window. To select the date and time that works best for you, please use TicketLeap to register for the event. Select the date of your pickup in the TicketLeap calendar, then your time slot, and add the ticket to your cart and complete the checkout. Bring the ticket with you when you come to pick up your device - you can print your ticket or save the ticket to your phone.
Schedule your device pickup by clicking on this link: 2023-2024 School Year Device Distribution Registration
If you have any questions regarding pickup or need to reschedule, please contact us at devicedistribution@hatboro-horsham.org and we will answer your questions as quickly as possible.
If you require technical support, please contact the Hatboro-Horsham Help Desk:
via the Portal at: Hatboro-Horsham Help Desk via Email at: support@hatboro-horsham.org
or by Phone at: 215-420-5600 (Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm, except District Holidays)
*Please note the Tech Support Phone line does not accept Voicemails
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you during the upcoming school year!
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering universal free breakfast once again for all Hatboro-Horsham students for the 2023-2024 school year. Only breakfast was included in the Pennsylvania state budget. Lunches are served daily for a small fee. We encourage families to submit applications for free and/or reduced lunches. This process is confidential. Applications and frequently asked questions can be found on our website: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/Page/316. If you do not have access to a computer for sign-up, please call 215-420-5971.
2023-2024 Meal Prices
Breakfast is free for all students enrolled in HHSD!
Elementary Lunch $3.00
Middle School Lunch $ 3.20
High School Lunch $ 3.30
You can set up an account with www.MySchoolBucks.com to fund your students account using your credit card. You may also send in cash or check (payable to HH Food Service).
We are excited for another school year and are committed to providing safe and reliable transportation. On August 21, student-specific information about bus stop locations and pickup/drop-off times will be available via PowerSchool. A sample screenshot of where to access the information can be viewed below. Also, make sure you download the Here Comes the Bus app (Apple App Store/Google Play Store) for real-time notifications of bus arrivals and route updates. Thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility of transporting your children safely. We look forward to another successful school year of partnership, safety, and excellence in transportation. Please call (215) 420-5451 for questions regarding transportation.
The District provides important annual notifications and information for your review. As we welcome another academic year, staying informed about your rights, responsibilities, and the various policies governing our educational community is critical. This information can be found on our website at https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/domain/982
Contact Information
Website: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/
Location: 229 Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, Pa 19044
Phone: 215-420-5000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HHSDK12/
Twitter: @HH_Schools