Our School

District Mission Statement

The mission of the Haddon Township School Community is to expand minds, cultivate problem-solvers, and inspire leaders who persevere in an evolving world.

 

About HTHS

Community Information

HTHS serves all students residing in Haddon Township, a community of about 15,000 residents located in Camden County, about 7 miles east of Philadelphia, PA.  Haddon Township continues to attract homeowners due to its excellent school system, growing business opportunities, appreciation of culture, and quiet, residential atmosphere.

 

School Information

HTHS has an annual enrollment of just over 600 students in grades 9-12 and is able to offer robust curricular offerings while maintaining an intimate, small-school environment.  Our curricular and co-curricular offerings help develop well-rounded students, particularly in the areas of fine and performing arts, athletics, and career-specific areas.  Technology skills are integrated both in and out of the classroom, including a district 1-to-1 iPad initiative.  Mental and social/emotional health are a priority at HTHS and are developed and supported via mental health days and school-wide character development programs.

 

Co-Curricular Activities

HTHS offers several avenues through which students can develop skills and relationships outside of the classroom

• Student government: Student Council

• Community service: HTHS Honor Society, Hawks Opposed to Prejudice Everywhere (H.O.P.E.), Interact, Herren Project Club, GSA, Morgan’s Message

• Arts: Art Club, Yearbook, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Stage Crew, Marching band. Dance Team, Jazz Band, Hawkapellas, Sculpture Garden Club

• Other offerings: Bowling Club, Cheerleading, Environmental Club, Green Thumbs, HOLA Club, Knowledge Bowl, Mock Trial, Robotics, TV Club, Vinyl Club, Volleyball Club, World Affairs Council

 

Athletics

HTHS offers 28 varsity athletic programs spread across the three seasons:

• Fall: Cross Country (boys and girls), Field Hockey, Football, Soccer (boys and girls), Tennis (girls)

• Winter: Basketball (boys and girls), Swimming (boys and girls), Track (boys and girls), Wrestling

• Spring: Baseball, Lacrosse (boys and girls), Rowing (boys and girls), Softball, Tennis (boys), Track & Field (boys and girls)

Several of our teams compete at a high level in both the Colonial Conference and NJSIAA and have earned state and sectional championships:

• Softball: 2024 South Jersey Group I

• Boys tennis: 2024 South Jersey Group I, 2023 State Group I

• Boys XC: 2023 South Jersey Group I

• Girls XC: 2023 South Jersey Group I

• Boys soccer: 2022 State Group I, 2022 South Jersey Coaches’ Tournament champions

• Girls winter track: 2022 55m State champion