October is filled with exciting events, spirit days, and school traditions, here’s your complete guide to what’s happening this month!
Important Dates
This month brings several activities and academic events. Make sure to mark your calendars:
October 4 – Marching Band Competition (Pequannock Twp High School)
October 6-10 – Spirit Week (More Information Below!)
October 7 – PSAT School Day for Grades 9-11
October 7 – Senior Night for Girls Volleyball at 5:00 PM (HHS Main Gym)
October 10 – Homecoming Football Game at 5:30 PM (Allison N. King Memorial Field
October 12 – Marching Band Competition (Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School)
October 13 – School Closed for Students ONLY (Staff PD Day)
October 15 – HHS 8th Grade Open House at 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
October 16 – PTO Meeting at 7:30 PM (Main Cafe)
October 18 – HHS PTO Craft Fair (Main Cafeteria)
October 18 – Marching Band Competition (Metlife Stadium)
October 23 – Senior Night for Girls Soccer at 5:30 PM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
October 24 – HHS Hispanic Heritage Celebration (More Info Coming Soon!)
October 25 – Class of 2027 Pancake Breakfast (Main Cafe)
October 26 – Marching Band Competition (Clifton School Stadium)
October 27 – Senior Night for Boys Soccer at 5:30 PM (Allison N. King Memorial Field)
October 29 – Underclassmen Make-Up Yearbook Pictures (Auditorium)
Homecoming
Get ready to show that bear pride!
- Homecoming T-shirts are being sold at the school store, don’t forget to buy them!
- 10/9; Homecoming comes with Hallway decorating! Show up and help out your grade; 3-9PM (Ask your grades Class Cabinet advisors for extra details regarding your contribution / theme)
- 10/10; Saddle Brook vs. Hawthorne – happening on 10/10 at our home field!
Spirit Days & School Events
Don’t be afraid to dress up! Spirit Week: running from 10/6 to 10/10
Jersey vs. Jersey Shore – on 10/6
Decade Day – on 10/7
- Staff: Your pick!
- Freshman: 70s
- Sophomores: 80s
- Juniors: 90s
- Seniors: 2000s / Y2K
Adam Sandler Day – on 10/8
Color Wars – on 10/9
- Staff: Neon
- Freshman: Purple
- Sophomores: Green
- Juniors: Pink
- Seniors: Black
Blue + White – on 10/10 Happy Homecoming!
PSAT Schedule; October 7th
Grades 9-11 will be taking their PSAT on Tuesday, October 7th. See your grades schedule below:
Grades 9-11 Schedule – Tuesday, October 7th (R3)
- 8:00am-8:05am (All grades report to Block 1, Period 3)
- 8:15am-11:15am – PSAT Testing
- 11:15am-12:01pm – Lunch (All students and staff)
- 12:05pm-12:56pm – Period 7 (Normal Schedule)
- 1:00pm-1:51pm – Period 8 (Normal Schedule)
- 1:55pm-2:46pm – Period 5 (Normal Schedule)
Grade 12 Schedule – Tuesday, October 7th (R3)
- 8:00am-8:05am (All grades report to Block 1, Period 3)
- 8:15am-11:15am – Passaic County Prosecutors Office Presentations
- 11:15am-12:01pm – Lunch (All students and staff)
- 12:05pm-12:56pm – Period 7 (Normal Schedule)
- 1:00pm-1:51pm – Period 8 (Normal Schedule)
- 1:55pm-2:46pm – Period 5 (Normal Schedule)
Looking Ahead & How to Get Involved
As October gets underway, students are encouraged to participate, volunteer, and support each other. Whether you’re performing on stage, cheering in the stands, or attending a club for the first time—there’s something for everyone.
For updates, visit the weekly HHS newsletter sent in your email by Mr. Pfister or check the announcements posted directly on the HHS official website.
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Let’s Make Beartober One to Remember!
With so much going on, there’s no excuse to miss out. Grab your planner, call your friends, and let’s make this month full of memories at Hawthorne!