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1517 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

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Back to School 2024-2025
2 days ago
School Year Begins With Talk of Making Connections

Sept. 3, 2024-- As it did last year, the 2024-2025 school year began with an all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.It was a picture-perfect morning as buses arrived from schools with their staff members-- everyone from teachers to nurses to custodial staff and more.
4 days ago
Kindness Campaign, Community Connections to Drive '24-'25

Signs of kindness will be omnipresent at every school and throughout the greater Toms River community this year.
Aug 29, 2024
Peer Leadership Program Reaches Seventh Year

Aug. 5, 2024-- Last week, incoming fifth-grade students from the district’s 12 elementary schools were invited to participate in Toms River Regional Schools’ seventh annual Peer Leadership Program.
Aug 05, 2024
Community Rallies Behind District as Budget Battle Goes to Court

"I want to commend you on the strength that you just showed," said Assemblyman Paul Kanitra at the July 3 special board meeting in response to the district and board's announcement of a lawsuit against the state of NJ.
Jul 18, 2024
Tutoring Program H.I.T.s Its Mark

July 16, 2024-- At the outset of the 2023-2024 school year, the district announced it had earned a state grant worth $614k to host a tutoring program to further eliminate learning losses related to the pandemic.
Jul 16, 2024
Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024
May 21, 2024
Hooper Ave Staff Shows Their TR Pride

Holding up a sign reading "We are family," staff at the Hoop wore their new, "One Family" T-shirts for a group photo. Looking good!
May 17, 2024
NJTSA Students Bring Children's Story to Hooper Ave
May 09, 2024
Staff at The Hoop Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

"We all fit together at the Hoop" is a tagline lived out by staff members everyday, but particularly during April, which is National Autism Acceptance Month. Thank you, Husky staff, for showing us the way by always modeling empathy and acceptance!
Apr 26, 2024
Anti-Bullying Workshop Gives Resources to District Leaders, Specialists

April 25, 2024-- Yesterday in the High School North media center, district leaders and school anti-bullying specialists participated in an ABS administrative workshop.
Apr 25, 2024
Tortilla, Taco Taste Test at Junior Chef 2024

Chef Carly Barret from East Dover Elementary School entered her Pizza Tortilla into the mix with help from Angela Sabie ... was it enough to win the hearts of the judges?
Apr 19, 2024
Year's Best Teachers, Service Professionals Recognized

March 21, 2024-- At the March 20, 2024 Toms River School Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.
Mar 21, 2024
Town Hall Meetings Underway to Discuss Regionalization, Referendum

March 19, 2024-- Since the district was granted state approval to host a referendum to welcome Seaside Heights into its regional district-- the public vote is April 16-- Superintendent Michael Citta (above) announced a series of Town Hall meetings to educate the public, which began yesterday evening at High School North.
Mar 19, 2024
District Receives Approval to Host Referendum on Seaside Heights

March 8, 2024-- Toms River Regional Schools has received approval from the New Jersey Department of Education to move forward with a referendum to add Seaside Heights into its district.
Mar 08, 2024
Budget, Potential Seaside Merger Discussed By Sup. Citta on TRSTV

March 4, 2024-- Superintendent Michael Citta visited the TRSTV studios Friday, March 1 to discuss several important issues that have made news inside and outside the district.
Mar 04, 2024
SROs Celebrated on National Day of Appreciation

Feb. 16, 2024-- Yesterday, like last year and years prior, schools took time to honor their SROs on National School Resource Appreciation Day. Whether it was Officer Ciro (left) at Joseph A.
Feb 16, 2024
Transition Fair Connects Families With Resources

Feb. 12, 2024-- The district's Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) and the Special Services Department hosted Transition Fair 2024 on Feb.
Feb 12, 2024
Hair-Raising Happenings at Hooper Thanks to Liberty Science Center

First-grade teacher Joelle Siek is shocked to see what science can do during the school’s assembly today featuring lessons from Liberty Science Center.
Jan 31, 2024
Hooper Families Spread the Warmth with More Than 200 Donations

The 9th annual Tree of Warmth saw Hooper Avenue families donate more than 200 NEW hats, mittens, scarves and pajamas for children in need, which the school will provide to local charities throughout Toms River. Thank you for spreading the warmth!
Dec 21, 2023
Tutoring Program to Have High Impact for District Third, Fourth Graders

Dec. 7, 2023-- Early in 2023, the state announced it would allot millions in funding to address pandemic-related learning loss for New Jersey students.
Dec 07, 2023
Coats, Hoodies Delivered to Students Courtesy of United Way

Dec. 4, 2023-- The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties' (UWMOC) annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive has benefitted Toms River students for several years now.
Dec 04, 2023
Harlem Wizards Will Take the Court in Toms River

November 14, 2023 -- Players from the Harlem Wizards were making their rounds through the district today ahead of their game against Team Sario set for Saturday, Nov.
Nov 14, 2023
Thank You, Veterans!

November 8, 2023 -- Every year, Hooper Avenue Elementary honors Veterans Day with a grand ceremony, guest speakers, and breakfast. Students and staff showed their appreciation to veterans and thanked them for their service!
Nov 08, 2023
Principal Takes Pie to the Face

Principal Mr. Hughes was a great sport while he was pied by super Huskies who raised the most money for Hooper Avenue's second annual Fun Run!
Nov 07, 2023
Halloween 2023 Photo Gallery

Early Learning Center Halloween parade
Oct 30, 2023
$2023 Ocean County Math League$
Huskies Take Fourth in Ocean County Math League

The annual Ocean County Math League tests the mathematical abilities of students in grades 4-8. We are happy to announce that the Hooper Huskies fifth-grade math team won fourth place overall in the 2023 contest! Congratulations!
Jun 08, 2023
Congratulations to Pamela Reinheimer on Her Retirement

Congratulations, Mrs. Reinheimer, on your retirement! The team at Hooper Avenue Elementary thanks you for your service to our students, and wishes you all the best as you begin this new adventure.
Jun 07, 2023
Above and 'Bee'yond Teacher Brings Class to Applebee's

From Toms River Patch, Hooper Avenue Elementary teacher Richard Cicala will do anything to engage his students.
May 17, 2023

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Welcome Message

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PTO News

Information about the latest events, membership information, and more.

Student Handbook

Information for HAE families regarding programs, expectations, and responsibilities.

Anti-Bullying Information

Contact the school's Anti-Bullying Specialist Mrs. Sarah Walsh at swalsh@trschools.com or (732) 505-5850. NJ DOE's Self-Assessment for determining grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) Summary Report is 78.

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