Principal says goodbye during Hillsborough High School graduation
Principal says goodbye during Hillsborough High School graduation
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Hillsborough High School students in the Class of 2021 standup to applaud Principal Karen Bingert after her speech during graduation on June 21 in Trenton. STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
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Hillsborough High School Principal Karen Bingert speaks at the Class of 2021 Graduation on June 21 in Trenton.STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
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Hillsborough High School senior and Hillsborough Board of Education member Benjamin Kidd stands with HBOE President Jean Trujillo at the Class of 2021 graduation on June 21 in Trenton. STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
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Hillsborough High School senior Sean Levonaitis receives his diploma at graduation on June 21 in Trenton.STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
In an email to parents, Antunes apologized for closing school. In an effort to minimize damage to the organization, we believe this is the best course of action, Antunes wrote, adding that the nature of the incident and the instability of the system would not allow the schools to operate virtually.
The superintendent said the school district was cooperating with local and federal law enforcement agencies investigating the incident.
Law enforcement, including the FBI, recommended that the district shut down the system.
On Monday, the superintendent said Chromebooks given to students were not affected and students could use them. She also said that while staff email was not affected, voicemail was not working Monday.
Hillsborough Township Public Schools prepare to welcome back students for more in-person instruction
More in-person instruction for students in the Hillsborough Township Public School District is on the horizon.
On April 19, the school district will welcome back fifth and sixth graders, middle school students and high schoolers into the classroom for four days of half-day in-person instruction.
According to Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes, around 660 fifth and sixth graders are expected to partake in the new phase-in plan the school district is providing two weeks after students return from spring break, while approximately 1,780 students in grades 7-12 will come back to the classroom for more in-person instruction.