Superintendent highlights new summer welcome program and national recognitions for both high schools

Dr. Burgess told the board the district launched a new summer welcome program at North Hunterdon and Voorhees to help incoming freshmen acclimate to their new schools, meet administrators and counselors, and develop study and teamwork skills. He said the inaugural program generated "significant interest," adding that 103 students at Voorhees and 181 of 329 North Hunter freshmen participated and the district added an extra session at North Hunter to meet demand.

The superintendent also announced the North Hunterdon unified program had been named a 2026 National Banner School by Special Olympics New Jersey, joining Voorhees (previously named a unified champion school). He congratulated staff and students for the honor and summarized other items in his report, including National Merit recognitions and a well-attended county college and military fair that hosted more than 100 representatives.