OUR IMPACT

Proceeds raised through HPEF are used to fund initiatives across the Hoboken Public School District at Brandt, Connors, and Wallace Elementary Schools; Hoboken Middle School and Hoboken High School.

Since our inception in 2015, HPEF has raised more than $2,000,000, funded more than 80 initiatives, and impacted more than 2,500 children. Below we’ve highlighted a few of the many programs we’ve funded.


College Tours at Hoboken High School

Theater Programming for Hoboken Middle School

Nominated for nine Foxy Awards from Montclair State University for their production ‘I Hate Valentine’s Day’

HHS Juniors and Seniors visit Swarthmore College


Educational Field trips for All Students in Grades K to 8

Kindergarteners from Brandt Elementary School loving a day at the Bergen County Zoo

7th Graders at the Great Swamp Education Center


AEROSPRING GARDEN SYSTEMS for Grades K to 12

The Urban Farm Institute is creating a new generation of scientists, environmentalists, biologists and entrepreneurs.


debate program EXPANSION at Hoboken High School

HHS’s Harvard Model Congress team won 12 awards, the most of any delegation, from the 2023 conference in Madrid.


Strings Program K to 12

Family NIGHT Educational Sessions K to 12

The strings program is now a districtwide program for all grades across the district. 

Family Nights ignite a love of learning while bringing district families together to celebrate students and the school community.


Staff Professional Development

Orton-Gillingham Training K to 2

HPEF funds annual professional development of staff and teachers plus Orton-Gillingham training and reading tools for all K-2 teachers districtwide.


HPEF Funding has also provided:

1:1 Chromebooks (or tablets) for all students (K-12)
Social and emotional skill-building trips for special needs students (K-12)
Relaxation pods (9-12)
Indoor Living Laboratory (6-8)
Hudson River Explorers team trip (6-8)
Classroom literacy tools (K-12)
Classroom math tools and games (K-12)
Classroom white-board technology (K-5)
Orton-Gillingham classroom materials (K-12)
Playground equipment (6-8)
Seminar practice room build-out and implementation (9-12) 
Racial and cultural awareness artwork (9-12)
And so much more!