🥎🐝 Hornet Pride! 🐝🥎
Congratulations to Sabrina Casola and Grace Waldrum on being selected to compete in the prestigious Super 36 North/South Softball Game!
This honor recognizes two of the top softball players in New Jersey, and we are incredibly proud to see these outstanding Hornets represent Hanover Park on such a big stage.
Join us in cheering them on as they take the field:
📅 June 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Seton Hall University
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the program have earned this well-deserved recognition. 💛🖤
#HornetPride #HPSoftball #Super36 #NorthSouthGame #GoHornets #HanoverParkHS 🥎🐝
Congratulations to Sabrina Casola and Grace Waldrum on being selected to compete in the prestigious Super 36 North/South Softball Game!
This honor recognizes two of the top softball players in New Jersey, and we are incredibly proud to see these outstanding Hornets represent Hanover Park on such a big stage.
Join us in cheering them on as they take the field:
📅 June 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Seton Hall University
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the program have earned this well-deserved recognition. 💛🖤
#HornetPride #HPSoftball #Super36 #NorthSouthGame #GoHornets #HanoverParkHS 🥎🐝
Big congratulations to Dan Amalfitano and Tanvi Daita! 🎓✨
Tonight, Hanover Park’s very own Valedictorian and Salutatorian were officially honored at the Morris County Superintendent’s Association banquet. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and leadership. The HP community can’t wait to see what you both achieve next! 🐝🖤💛
#HanoverPark #HPPride #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #Salutatorian #MorrisCounty #AcademicExcellence #HornetPride
Tonight, Hanover Park’s very own Valedictorian and Salutatorian were officially honored at the Morris County Superintendent’s Association banquet. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and leadership. The HP community can’t wait to see what you both achieve next! 🐝🖤💛
#HanoverPark #HPPride #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #Salutatorian #MorrisCounty #AcademicExcellence #HornetPride
💛🐝 Random Acts of Kindness Recognition! 🐝💛
Congratulations to Riona and Lily on being selected as our latest Random Act of Kindness recipients!
Their positive attitudes, great energy, and willingness to make others feel welcome help make Hanover Park a better place every day. Whether it's supporting their classmates, spreading kindness, or simply bringing a smile to those around them, they consistently demonstrate what it means to be a Hornet.
Thank you both for making a difference in our school community through your actions and positivity. Keep being amazing!
Riona and Lily, you both rock! 🤘🐝💛
#HornetPride #RandomActOfKindness #ChooseKindness #HornetStrong #PositiveImpact #TheHornetWay #HPProud
Congratulations to Riona and Lily on being selected as our latest Random Act of Kindness recipients!
Their positive attitudes, great energy, and willingness to make others feel welcome help make Hanover Park a better place every day. Whether it's supporting their classmates, spreading kindness, or simply bringing a smile to those around them, they consistently demonstrate what it means to be a Hornet.
Thank you both for making a difference in our school community through your actions and positivity. Keep being amazing!
Riona and Lily, you both rock! 🤘🐝💛
#HornetPride #RandomActOfKindness #ChooseKindness #HornetStrong #PositiveImpact #TheHornetWay #HPProud
🎨🇪🇸 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🇪🇸🎨
The Hanover Park/Whippany Park AP Spanish classes spent this beautiful Friday exploring the rich culture and history of Spanish Harlem at the El Museo del Barrio!
Students enjoyed a guided walking tour featuring incredible murals and mosaics that celebrate the community's heritage, traditions, and artistic expression. Hearing the stories behind these vibrant works of art brought history and culture to life in a meaningful and memorable way.
Experiences like these help our students deepen their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world while making connections that extend far beyond the classroom.
#HornetPride #APSpanish #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SpanishHarlem #CulturalConnections #FutureReady #HPWPStrong 🐝📚🌎✨
The Hanover Park/Whippany Park AP Spanish classes spent this beautiful Friday exploring the rich culture and history of Spanish Harlem at the El Museo del Barrio!
Students enjoyed a guided walking tour featuring incredible murals and mosaics that celebrate the community's heritage, traditions, and artistic expression. Hearing the stories behind these vibrant works of art brought history and culture to life in a meaningful and memorable way.
Experiences like these help our students deepen their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world while making connections that extend far beyond the classroom.
#HornetPride #APSpanish #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SpanishHarlem #CulturalConnections #FutureReady #HPWPStrong 🐝📚🌎✨
🐝💛🖤 Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Clark on being named Hanover Park Teacher of the Year! 🐝💛🖤
This recognition is incredibly well deserved and reflects the tremendous impact Mrs. Clark has on our school community every day. As a math teacher, she has an amazing ability to make learning engaging, meaningful, and approachable for all students. Beyond the classroom, Michelle is a mentor, role model, and trusted colleague who consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff alike.
Her positivity, dedication, patience, and genuine care for others are evident in everything she does. Mrs. Clark creates an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed, and her influence reaches far beyond academics. She is the type of educator who makes a lasting difference in the lives of those around her.
Mrs. Clark is the true definition of a lifelong Hornet! Congratulations again on this outstanding and well-earned honor! 🐝💛🖤
This recognition is incredibly well deserved and reflects the tremendous impact Mrs. Clark has on our school community every day. As a math teacher, she has an amazing ability to make learning engaging, meaningful, and approachable for all students. Beyond the classroom, Michelle is a mentor, role model, and trusted colleague who consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff alike.
Her positivity, dedication, patience, and genuine care for others are evident in everything she does. Mrs. Clark creates an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed, and her influence reaches far beyond academics. She is the type of educator who makes a lasting difference in the lives of those around her.
Mrs. Clark is the true definition of a lifelong Hornet! Congratulations again on this outstanding and well-earned honor! 🐝💛🖤
HP Highlight: The “Connecting to Seniors” Service Learning Project, conducted by our Business department, provided students with a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, give back to the community, and create lasting memories with local seniors.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this experience such a success, especially Mrs. Klinck, for helping organize and support this outstanding program. A special thank you as well to Frank Villaflor, a tremendous supporter of Hanover Park High School and our students.
Our Hornets continue to represent Hanover Park with kindness, compassion, and pride! Go Hornets!
Thank you to everyone involved in making this experience such a success, especially Mrs. Klinck, for helping organize and support this outstanding program. A special thank you as well to Frank Villaflor, a tremendous supporter of Hanover Park High School and our students.
Our Hornets continue to represent Hanover Park with kindness, compassion, and pride! Go Hornets!
Our Unified Track team kicked off the season with their first meet against Whippany Park last week, and it was a huge success! 🐝💙
More importantly than the results, the energy, sportsmanship, and pure joy on display made the day unforgettable. Our student-athletes had an amazing time competing, supporting one another, and representing what it truly means to be a Hornet.
Proud of this group and excited for what’s ahead! #UnifiedSports #HornetPride
More importantly than the results, the energy, sportsmanship, and pure joy on display made the day unforgettable. Our student-athletes had an amazing time competing, supporting one another, and representing what it truly means to be a Hornet.
Proud of this group and excited for what’s ahead! #UnifiedSports #HornetPride
🏀 A Legendary Coach and His Former Player Are a Formidable Hanover Park Coaching Duo 🐝
From player to coach, Meghan Macaluso has come full circle at Hanover Park High School. Now in her second season as an assistant to longtime head coach Doug Wear, the former Hornet standout continues to make an impact on and off the court.
Coach Wear, now in his 21st season, praises Macaluso’s basketball IQ, energy, and connection with players. A dominant rebounder during her playing days, Meghan brings that same grit, leadership, and passion back to the program.
With deep roots at HP and a shared commitment to growth, accountability, and resilience, this duo represents the best of Hornet basketball, past, present, and future. 🐝🏀
Checkout the full article below!
https://www.mypaperonline.com/a-legendary-coach-and-his-former-player-are-a-formidable-hanover-park-coaching-duo.html
From player to coach, Meghan Macaluso has come full circle at Hanover Park High School. Now in her second season as an assistant to longtime head coach Doug Wear, the former Hornet standout continues to make an impact on and off the court.
Coach Wear, now in his 21st season, praises Macaluso’s basketball IQ, energy, and connection with players. A dominant rebounder during her playing days, Meghan brings that same grit, leadership, and passion back to the program.
With deep roots at HP and a shared commitment to growth, accountability, and resilience, this duo represents the best of Hornet basketball, past, present, and future. 🐝🏀
Checkout the full article below!
https://www.mypaperonline.com/a-legendary-coach-and-his-former-player-are-a-formidable-hanover-park-coaching-duo.html
🏈 Alumni Spotlight: Abby Huang ('22) 🏈
From the sidelines at Hanover Park to the gridiron at the University of Alabama, Abby Huang is making major moves in the world of sports medicine! Check out what this Hornet alum has been up to:
🎓 The Profile
HP Graduation Year: 2022
College: University of Alabama
Major: Kinesiology (Minor in Athletic Training)
Current Role: Student Athletic Trainer for the Alabama Football Program
🏟️ Life in the SEC
Abby’s internship with the Crimson Tide has been her most exciting achievement since graduation. Working in a high-intensity environment, she has:
Learned to set up collegiate athletic training rooms.
Traveled with the team and managed game day operations.
Embraced every minute of the fast-paced collegiate sports world.
🐝 The HP Foundation
Abby credits Hanover Park for preparing her for the demands of college through:
Strong Habits: Building study skills and effective time management.
Balance: Managing schoolwork, athletics, and extracurriculars simultaneously.
Teamwork: Learning to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
Favorite Memories: Winning State Sectional Championships with her best friends and feeling the support of the entire town.
🍎 Mentors Who Matter
If she could grab lunch with her HP mentors, she’d choose:
Coach Shane (Mrs. Fulton): For teaching her discipline, perseverance, and integrity over four years of coaching.
Joe Frasciello (Athletic Trainer): For challenging her and showing her what it means to lead and support athletes.
💡 Advice for Future Hornets
"Relationships matter, who you know can open doors, but what you know and the work you do will keep you there."
Abby encourages students to seize every opportunity, stay professional, and keep pushing even on the tough days.
✨ What’s Next?
The grind doesn't stop! Abby will be spending her summer working for the Baltimore Ravens before returning to Alabama for Graduate School! 💜🖤
#HanoverParkAlumni #HornetPride #RollTide #AthleticTraining #BaltimoreRavens #AlumniSpotlight #GoHornets!
🐝📚HP’s Kids Helping Kids 🐝📚
Our HP Family continues to lead by example, serving as role models for the next generation of Hornets. Through the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy book donation, students shared books and helped younger learners explore and learn about several animals. It was a fun, engaging, and educational day enjoyed by all, and a great reminder of the positive impact our students have on others.
#HornetPride #KidsHelpingKids #FutureHornets #HPCommunity
Our HP Family continues to lead by example, serving as role models for the next generation of Hornets. Through the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy book donation, students shared books and helped younger learners explore and learn about several animals. It was a fun, engaging, and educational day enjoyed by all, and a great reminder of the positive impact our students have on others.
#HornetPride #KidsHelpingKids #FutureHornets #HPCommunity
Great job to our IBPF classes who attended the Regional Tradeshow and Business Plan Presentation Event! 👏🐝
Our students represented Hanover Park with confidence, creativity, and professionalism, showcasing their business ideas, collaboration skills, and hard work. We’re proud of how you engaged with industry professionals and demonstrated what it means to be a true Hornet. Keep up the great work! 💼📊✨
Our students represented Hanover Park with confidence, creativity, and professionalism, showcasing their business ideas, collaboration skills, and hard work. We’re proud of how you engaged with industry professionals and demonstrated what it means to be a true Hornet. Keep up the great work! 💼📊✨
🐝 BUZZZING WITH PRIDE! 🐝
Congratulations to our Hanover Park Wrestling Team on an outstanding and successful weekend at the County Championships! 💪🤼♂️
Shoutout to three of our very own County Champions:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo
🥇 Nicky DiFran (also named Most Outstanding Wrestler!)
🥇 Joey Monticello
The Hornets finished with 8 County Place-Winners, including our 3 champs, which powered the team to an impressive 3rd place finish at the MCT 🏆. A true team effort from start to finish, with great battles and big individual wins along the way!
Individual Placers:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo – 106
🥇 Nicky DiFran – 138 (OW)
🥇 Joey Monticello – 157
🥉 Lucas Andrade – HWT
4️⃣ Ethan Kaup – 120
4️⃣ Brendan Hamilton – 144
4️⃣ Aeden Hamilton – 215
5️⃣ Kyle Dunn – 132
Proud of this group and the way they represented HP all weekend. Keep it rolling, Hornets! 🐝🔥
Congratulations to our Hanover Park Wrestling Team on an outstanding and successful weekend at the County Championships! 💪🤼♂️
Shoutout to three of our very own County Champions:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo
🥇 Nicky DiFran (also named Most Outstanding Wrestler!)
🥇 Joey Monticello
The Hornets finished with 8 County Place-Winners, including our 3 champs, which powered the team to an impressive 3rd place finish at the MCT 🏆. A true team effort from start to finish, with great battles and big individual wins along the way!
Individual Placers:
🥇 Alex Spagnuolo – 106
🥇 Nicky DiFran – 138 (OW)
🥇 Joey Monticello – 157
🥉 Lucas Andrade – HWT
4️⃣ Ethan Kaup – 120
4️⃣ Brendan Hamilton – 144
4️⃣ Aeden Hamilton – 215
5️⃣ Kyle Dunn – 132
Proud of this group and the way they represented HP all weekend. Keep it rolling, Hornets! 🐝🔥
🎉 All-State Honors for HP Girls Soccer! ⚽🐝
Congrats to Olivia Franco and Sydney Shepard on earning All-State honors from the New Jersey Girls Soccer Coaches Association! This outstanding achievement was celebrated at the All-State banquet held this past Sunday.
In addition, Sydney Shepard received special recognition as a Top 20 Player in North Jersey, earning an additional award for her exceptional performance. We are incredibly proud of both student-athletes and grateful to share and celebrate their success with our school community. Well done, Hornets! 💛🖤
🎶 Congratulations, Sean! 🎶
Congratulations to HP Band member Sean Lee on his acceptance into the NJSMA Region 1 Symphonic Band! 🥁👏
Sean finished among the top percussion musicians from seven North Jersey counties and will proudly represent HP at the group’s concert in early February.
We are proud of your hard work and talent, way to represent the Hornets! 🐝🎵
Congratulations to HP Band member Sean Lee on his acceptance into the NJSMA Region 1 Symphonic Band! 🥁👏
Sean finished among the top percussion musicians from seven North Jersey counties and will proudly represent HP at the group’s concert in early February.
We are proud of your hard work and talent, way to represent the Hornets! 🐝🎵
Hardware from the Beast! 🏆🔥
Congratulations to Joey Monticello on a gritty run to the finals to take 2nd, and to Gaby Conte for a dominant performance to secure 3rd place at the prestigious Beast of the East wrestling tournament!
Walking away with hardware from this tournament is a statement. The season is just getting started! ⛓️💪
#BeastOfTheEast #EliteAthletes #GoHornets!
Congratulations to Joey Monticello on a gritty run to the finals to take 2nd, and to Gaby Conte for a dominant performance to secure 3rd place at the prestigious Beast of the East wrestling tournament!
Walking away with hardware from this tournament is a statement. The season is just getting started! ⛓️💪
#BeastOfTheEast #EliteAthletes #GoHornets!
🏆 Next Stop: Atlantic City! 🏆
Huge congratulations to our incredible FBLA members who excelled at the Regional Competitive Events! Because of their hard work and dedication, these students have officially earned their spot at the State Leadership Conference in Atlantic City!
Join us in celebrating our State Qualifiers:
✨ Shalin Shah ✨ Ian Monks ✨ Daniel Amalfitano ✨ Maddy Carrell ✨ Madison Barros ✨ Sebastian Miller ✨ Lily Folkemer ✨ Hansh Dondapati
We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing you compete at the next level. Let’s go! 💼🚀
#FBLA #StateBound #FutureBusinessLeaders #AtlanticCity #StudentSuccess
Huge congratulations to our incredible FBLA members who excelled at the Regional Competitive Events! Because of their hard work and dedication, these students have officially earned their spot at the State Leadership Conference in Atlantic City!
Join us in celebrating our State Qualifiers:
✨ Shalin Shah ✨ Ian Monks ✨ Daniel Amalfitano ✨ Maddy Carrell ✨ Madison Barros ✨ Sebastian Miller ✨ Lily Folkemer ✨ Hansh Dondapati
We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing you compete at the next level. Let’s go! 💼🚀
#FBLA #StateBound #FutureBusinessLeaders #AtlanticCity #StudentSuccess
🏈💛 Hanover Park Hornets Make a Young Superfan’s Dream Come True! 💛🏈
Second grader Christopher N. has been cheering for the Hornets all season long, from heat to cold, home and away, memorizing every player’s name and number, and proudly keeping his Hornets Football ad book by his bedside.
The Hornets gave back in a BIG way. Led by Coach Nick Liberato, about 30 players surprised Christopher at his aunt’s house with a signed football, a vintage Hornets jersey, a special lanyard, and the chance to lead the iconic “HORNETS” cheer. 🐝✨
“It’s so amazing to see the impact our football family has made past the gridiron,” said Coach Liberato. “Christopher is one of us!”
A true reminder that Hanover Park Football isn’t just about wins, it’s about family, community, and making a difference.
#HornetsFootball #HornetsFamily #Superfan #GivingBack #CommunityMatters
Second grader Christopher N. has been cheering for the Hornets all season long, from heat to cold, home and away, memorizing every player’s name and number, and proudly keeping his Hornets Football ad book by his bedside.
The Hornets gave back in a BIG way. Led by Coach Nick Liberato, about 30 players surprised Christopher at his aunt’s house with a signed football, a vintage Hornets jersey, a special lanyard, and the chance to lead the iconic “HORNETS” cheer. 🐝✨
“It’s so amazing to see the impact our football family has made past the gridiron,” said Coach Liberato. “Christopher is one of us!”
A true reminder that Hanover Park Football isn’t just about wins, it’s about family, community, and making a difference.
#HornetsFootball #HornetsFamily #Superfan #GivingBack #CommunityMatters
🐝 Random Act of Kindness & Outstanding Citizen Recognition 🐝
Congratulations to Hailey Underwood for being recognized as a Random Act of Kindness & Outstanding Citizen at Hanover Park High School!
Hailey consistently goes out of her way to help both students and staff across campus, often offering support to those she doesn’t even know. Her kindness is authentic and consistent, making our school a better place every day.
Thank you, Hailey, for being a true Hornet and for leading with compassion and generosity. 💛🖤
#HornetPride #RandomActOfKindness #OutstandingCitizen
Congratulations to Hailey Underwood for being recognized as a Random Act of Kindness & Outstanding Citizen at Hanover Park High School!
Hailey consistently goes out of her way to help both students and staff across campus, often offering support to those she doesn’t even know. Her kindness is authentic and consistent, making our school a better place every day.
Thank you, Hailey, for being a true Hornet and for leading with compassion and generosity. 💛🖤
#HornetPride #RandomActOfKindness #OutstandingCitizen
🐝 Random Act of Kindness – Upstanding Citizen Award 🐝
Congratulations to Kevin Ranghel, our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient and a true Upstanding Citizen! Kevin consistently demonstrates respect, responsibility, and kindness toward others, setting a great example for his fellow Hornets. We’re proud to recognize the positive impact he makes every day at Hanover Park. Keep leading the way, Kevin! 💛🖤
Congratulations to Kevin Ranghel, our latest Random Act of Kindness recipient and a true Upstanding Citizen! Kevin consistently demonstrates respect, responsibility, and kindness toward others, setting a great example for his fellow Hornets. We’re proud to recognize the positive impact he makes every day at Hanover Park. Keep leading the way, Kevin! 💛🖤
A massive shoutout and thank you to the incredible Black Student Union (BSU) for their phenomenal efforts in organizing a food drive for the St. Rose of Lima Food Pantry!
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to collect a significant amount of goods just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🧡 This support will make a real difference for families in our community.
The BSU truly embodies service and community spirit. Thank you for helping to spread kindness and ensuring more tables are full this season! 🙏
#BSU #CommunityService #FoodDrive #Thanksgiving2025 #GivingBack #GoHornets!
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to collect a significant amount of goods just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🧡 This support will make a real difference for families in our community.
The BSU truly embodies service and community spirit. Thank you for helping to spread kindness and ensuring more tables are full this season! 🙏
#BSU #CommunityService #FoodDrive #Thanksgiving2025 #GivingBack #GoHornets!
