Greetings,

This message is from Gary Duvall the proud principal of Holly Springs High School. Below you will find the Hawks Connection for the week of  9/29-10/3.  We have enjoyed a great week with our students and we are looking forward to an even better week ahead. Please take a moment to review the Hawks Connection, our weekly communication designed to keep students and families informed about important school updates, events, and announcements throughout the year. 

All Timely Sign Up Reminder - As we continue HOT lunch, please be sure that students are signing up each evening before 8 p.m. for the next day's lunch. All students have the window to sign up from the beginning of A lunch through 8 p.m. Students will need to designate where they will be for both A and B lunch. 

Spring Enrollment Cycle for Wake Tech's Career and College Promise opened September 15th. 

School Counselors will be in the Media Center every Tuesday during HOT Lunch to support students during this enrollment cycle.

Sending a big THANK YOU to all the families who have donated coffee supplies for our staff coffee bar and candy prizes for our Caught Reading program! Our students and staff appreciate the support so much!

This year Math Honors Society will be offering some math competitions! Our first competition will be in November. This competition is the AMC and is one test after school. This is the only competition open to the whole school. If you are interested in the competition, please fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzSEQPIEgR0a86qLY_JhonGVS7Qs5k6mF22sGYUSQ-1wzTdQ/viewform?usp=header 

For any questions or concerns please email Grace Zimmerman at agzimmerman@students.wcpss and Mrs. Nelms at ennelms@wcpss.net. 

Attention Students! The Homecoming Dance is on October 11th! DJ Dwight Dillman would like your song requests. Scan the QR code to make your school appropriate song requests.

The Governor’s School of North Carolina – Application Information

The application period for the Governor’s School of North Carolina is now open. Students interested in applying to this prestigious summer residential program, please contact Mrs. McCallum at Tmccallum2@wcpss.net with any questions.

For more information, students/families are encouraged to review the Governor’s School Family Overview document and visit the Governor’s School website.

Parents and Students - you can now see your GPA in Infinite Campus.  Just click on the 3 lines top left (hamburger) → Grades→ + button on GPA banner to find GPA! 

Letters of recommendation for College Applications:

When you request a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, please include a BRAG SHEET.

This will help and guide the recommender when writing about you.  Please make sure you give the person you are asking MORE than TWO WEEKS notice before your deadline.  Write a nice email to the person you would like to request the letter of recommendation from.  Please make sure you include a list of the schools you are requesting the letter for, their deadlines and your BRAG SHEET.  All counselors will want to meet with you before they send your college application materials.  Make sure you schedule an appointment with them immediately! 

You can find the link to their calendars here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/57660

Student Sports Pass - The best way to cheer on every Holly Spring’s team is with a Student Sports Pass. Get into every home game for the entire school year for just $63. Save money and support the Hawks. Get your Sports Pass today by visiting goldenhawksclub.org

Senior Photos:

Have you booked your senior portrait session? Spots fill up quickly, and we want to make sure you don't miss out! Every session includes the tux and drape pose used in the yearbook along with cap and gown portraits.

Undergraduate Photos: October 14th, 2025 (Save $10 when you order before picture day!) 

Next On-Campus Day for Senior Photos: October 29th, 2025

Last day to be photographed: December 31st, 2025

(Remember—you can always schedule your senior photo shoot on location at the CADY Studio in Raleigh!)

Click this Link to Schedule

✔️ Reserve your spot early to get the time that works best for you.

✔️ Every senior session includes the official yearbook pose + cap & gown.

✔️ Customize your session with extra scenes and add-ons to make it your own.

⚠️ Reminder: Seniors photographed outside of CADY cannot be guaranteed inclusion in the yearbook.

Please book your appointment as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline.

Have questions? Contact by clicking the link here. 

Parents: In an effort to keep our main entrance circle accessible to county transportation, student check outs end at 1:45 daily. Also, please follow the map below for after the school carpool route.

SPIRIT WEEK IS THIS WEEK! 

Monday - Jersey/Favorite Sports Team Day

Tuesday - Twin Day

Wednesday - Pajama Day

Thursday - Country vs Country Club Day

Friday - Class Colors Day - 9th (White) 10th (Gold) 11th (Purple) 12th (Black)

Homecoming Game vs. Cary - 7:00 pm

Link to Previous Hawks Connections