The HMHS Campus is undergoing quite a transformation and much of that transformation can be attributed to the hard work and generosity of our alumni, community members and local business.  On campus three major projects are near completion, the entry gardens on Kings Highway, the main courtyard and the stadium courtyard.  A fourth project, the Sarah Tarditi Gallagher Garden is currently out for bid with construction scheduled for completion by late spring.

Superintendent Chuck Klaus in his recent newsletter commented on the Stadium Courtyard project.   Mr. Klaus said, “With the help of the Haddonfield Educational Trust, the area behind the stadium has been upgraded. What was once an expanse of blacktop is now a showpiece for spectators to experience at school events.”  This space is highlighted by the beautifully rendered Haddonfield Bulldog tile installation, and the Legacy Walk which honors HMHS Hall of Famers, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients, alumni, coaches and community members. The Haddonfield Alumni Society through the Annual Pig Roast was chiefly responsible for making the gifts that provided the pavers for the Lifetime Achievement recipients and Hall of Fame honorees. 

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HMHS “curb appeal” has been enhanced significantly by the renovation and replanting of the garden beds at the front entry to the high school.  With direction from landscape architect, Lynn Raus, volunteers have been planting the new material and maintaining the beds throughout the summer heat.  Ms. Raus, parent of a current HMHS student, donated her time and her designs for all three areas being renovated.  In the main courtyard, all the garden beds have been replanted and four brick sitting walls have been constructed that match the two sitting walls at the entrance to the courtyard. The newly renovated courtyard played a feature role in the virtual graduation held in June.  Graduates received their diplomas and walked through the courtyard.

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The final phase of our project, the Sarah Tarditi Gallagher Garden is being incorporated into a larger renovation of the largely unused space between the A and C buildings.  The Board of Education, seeking opportunities to better utilize campus space is creating an area that will serve multiple uses.  One area will serve as an outdoor classroom with stadium seating, a second garden space will have multiple uses including outdoor study and seating and a third area will function to support the overflow from lunch.  The Haddonfield Educational Trust has pledged uo to $50,000 in proceeds from their 2018 and 2019 Golf Tournament.  The HET Board is deeply grateful to all those who have supported the golf tournament over the past two years including local businesses, community members and alumni/ae. 

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If you are interested in making a gift to purchase a brick for the Legacy Walk, you can still do so. Benches and small garden areas may also be donated for the Tarditi Garden.  You can use the link below or call Dr. Joseph Serico at 609-314-1958.