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  10/6 - 10/10.  We have enjoyed a great homecoming 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.

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. 

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. 

Swim Interest meeting, on Wednesday October 15^th at 10:30 in the Main gym.  Anyone interested in  swimming needs to attend and find out information on practices and meets.  If you cannot attend and wish to swim email Coach Whitesell at rwhitesell@wcpss.net

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. The virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday October 14t^h from 6-7pm. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/475JGq8 During the meeting, we will go into more details and how this opportunity will benefit your student!

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! If you have any questions, please contact Emily Sarubbi at esarubbi@wcpss.net

Please note this is not a WCPSS or Holly Springs High School sponsored trip.

Calling All High School Students!

Need community service hours? Woods Creek Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with our Trunk or Treat on October 17th from 4:00–8:30 PM! This is a great opportunity to support your local elementary school, gain volunteer experience, and have fun while helping with decorations, activities, and event setup/cleanup.

If you're interested in lending a hand, please use the provided sign-up link to participate! We’d love to have you join us!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FADAD29A1F5C07-58883036-trunkortreat?useFullSite=true#/

DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Attention all artists, writers, dancers, film makers, musicians and photographers!

The 2025-2026 National PTA "Reflections" student art competition is now accepting entries in the following categories:

• Visual Arts

• Literature

• Music Composition

• Dance Choreography

• Photography

• Film Production

All students are encouraged to use their creative talents to explore this year's theme "I Belong!" and enter their submission digitally using the following link no later than OCTOBER 10, 2025

https://forms.gle/Y7P6kxpyQL2tuTPC7

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For Principal and PTSA Message:

Senior Signs!  Order now by 10/13!

Order your Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Signs from now to Monday, October 13th to celebrate your Senior! The basic sign is $15, a sign with your student’s first name is $20, and a sign with your student’s first name and picture is $30. Orders can be placed via the PTSA web store link below.

We also have 50 basic senior signs in stock, available for immediate distribution. There will be two pick-up date options at the high school and at several local communities in late October. More pick-up info to come!

https://hshsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

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For Principal and PTSA Message:

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS-EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR HAWKS COMMUNITY!

Click here!

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Your HSHS PTSA is excited to bring spiritwear to home varsity football games!  We are restocking from sales last Friday and will be back at the varsity home football game on October 3rd! If you can't make it and would like to order spirit wear you can order here: https://hshsptsa.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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Fuel up our HSHS staff with a little extra caffeine love! The PTSA is collecting coffee and supplies to stock up for our hard-working staff and keep them running strong!

Shop the Amazon list below or drop items off at the office.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RZGO5SQRX96Z?ref_=wl_share

Plus, we’re gathering full-size candy bars for prizes in the Caught Reading program (more info coming soon!).

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The Holly Springs High School PTSA is excited to launch a new initiative Monday Morning Kick-Off! 

Beginning in October and running through May, we’re inviting local small business owners to partner with us in showing appreciation for our incredible teachers and staff. On the last Monday of each month, participating businesses can provide or sponsor breakfast items to be served in the HSHS staff lounge.

This is a wonderful way to:
-Support and thank our hardworking staff with a delicious start to their week.

-Spotlight your small business to the HSHS community.

-Build meaningful connections while giving back.

Whether you’d like to donate homemade items, sponsor breakfast favorites, or contribute in another creative way, your partnership makes a big difference!

Interested in participating? Contact hospitality@hollyspringshsptsa.org for details and to reserve your month.

Let’s kick off Mondays with community spirit, good food, and gratitude for our staff! 

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Become a PTSA Member - Take that first step and let us know we have your support! https://hshsptsa.givebacks.com/shop

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.