Celebrate Nature's Bright Colors -- Tropical Birds at CONNECT
2025-05-09 15:00 - 18:00 UTC
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT welcome’s New Jersey’s “Snake Man” Tropical Bird program to CONNECT on Friday, May 9th.

Whew -- State Testing is OVER (Time to Celebrate!!!!)
2025-05-16 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT celebrates the end of New York State Educational Testing, Friday, May 16th with a Pizza Party & games. Break away from that desk to stretch your legs, run, and just have fun at CONNECT!

Bowling at West Point
2025-06-06 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT will have a fieldtrip the United States Military Academy Bowling Center for an afternoon of bowling and pizza on Friday, June 6th. Look for permission slips in your email a week before the event.

CONNECT BBQ at Round Pond
2025-06-13 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT will have a fieldtrip the United States Military Academy outdoor recreation center Round Pond for an afternoon of boating, swimming, volleyball, and BBQ on Friday, June 13th. Look for permission slips in your email a week before the event.

Janet Day at CONNECT
2025-06-16 15:00 - 18:00
Monday, June 16th we will celebrate Janet Day at CONNECT with an assembly, bouncy castles, games, and treats. Open to CONNECT Students and Families.

West Point Spirt Band Drumline
2025-09-12 15:30 - 17:00
West Point’s Spirit Band will join CONNECT for our first Fun Friday of the 2025-26 School Year. Join in all the fun with our USMA Cadets, fun activities, and drumming good food.

National Talk Like a Pirate Day at CONNECT
2025-09-19 15:30 - 17:00
Ahoy me Hearties (our CONNECT friends)! Shiver me timbers! it is the National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Join us or walk the plank and feed the fish! Avast ye activities, food, and great fun await!

USMA Field Trip to watch the West Point Diving and Swimming Team Compete
2025-10-03 15:30 - 17:30
West Point’s Diving and Swimming Team are welcoming CONNECT to their Friday meet for a open house community day. Join us in cheering on the Black Knights. Bus will depart HFIS at 3:30 and return at 5:30. Permission slip required. No other CONNECT activities will be taking place at HFIS on October 3rd.

CONNECT Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration
2025-10-30 15:00 - 17:00
Join the fun, wear your costume, eat a tummy full of candy, and pick a pumpkin — CONNECT celebrates Fall with our Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration

Early Dismissal at HFIS -- CONNECT Closed
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00
Due to the Early Dismissal at HFIS on Friday, October 31st there will be no CONNECT programs at HFIS.

Turner Construction Team Visits CONNECT
2025-11-06 15:00 - 18:00
Let’s celebrate engineering and learn more about the USMA Army Michie Stadium remodel with a fun filled day of Construction.

Veterans Day Celebration at CONNECT
2025-11-07 15:00 - 18:00
Participate in flag making, a fireside chat with a US Army Veteran, and fun activities in honor of Veterans Day. Special guests will be our USMA Army Community Engagement (ACE) Cadets.

USMA Softball at CONNECT
2025-11-14 15:00 - 17:00
Join us in welcoming the Woman’s USMA Softball Team to CONNECT. Loads of fun & food, with our West Point Cadet Friends!

Bridge Building with USMA Engineering Team
2025-11-21 15:00 - 18:00
The challenge is on — which CONNECT team will build the strongest bridge? Join us and our USMA Cadet friends for the Fun Friday Challenge!

Thanksgiving Holiday -- CONNECT Closed
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-29
CONNECT will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, November 26, 27, & 28th. See everyone back at CONNECT on Monday, December 1st.

HFIS & CONNECT Winter Recess
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-04
HFIS & CONNECT are closed for the district’s Winter Recess from Saturday December 20th – January 4th. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year on Monday, January 5th.

Early Dismissal at HFIS - No CONNECT
2026-02-13 15:00 - 18:00
Due to the HFIS Early Dismissal Plan there will be no CONNECT on February 13th.

Spring Break HFIS & CONNECT
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03
HFIS and CONNECT are closed March 30th – April 3rd for Spring Break. See you all back at CONNECT on Monday, April 6th.

Half Day at HFIS -- No CONNECT
2026-05-22 15:00 - 18:00
Due to the scheduled half day at HFIS on May 22nd there will be no CONNECT after school programs.
