Hello Huskies,

 

Monday, May 29, the school is closed for Memorial Day.  I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and celebrate those who have lost their lives protecting our freedom.

 

Access our final exam schedule here or on the homepage of our website.

 

Students enrolled in Math I, Math 3, English 2, and Biology will take the EOC State Test at the end of this semester. All students who pass an EOC tested course but score Non-Proficient on the EOC State Test will be eligible for a Remediation and Readministration opportunity, which includes both Fall and Spring Semesters. Should your child meet the criteria for the program, parents will receive an invitation for their child to attend the program after the EOC testing window closes for our school on Friday, June 9. The program dates are June 12 and 14. Transportation and meals will be provided.

 

We need your feedback.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey.  Survey closes TODAY!  Access the survey by going to bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

 

Junior Specific Information:

The Class of 2024 can now schedule their Senior Portrait for the yearbook by going to prestigeportraits.com/studio.  Schedule for any time over the summer, but the best discounts are in June ($20 off) and July ($15 off).  View more details by accessing this flyer.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Graduation will be here before we know it!  Have a graduation related question?  When can you pick up tickets?  Get all the answers on our Graduation webpage here.  Access Senior Send-Off slides here. 

 

There will be a Baccalaureate Service just five minutes from HHS at North Wake Church (1212 S Main St., Wake Forest) on Sunday, June 11 from 2:00-3:00 pm.  All welcome, and graduates should wear their cap and gown.  There will be light refreshments following. Graduates should arrive with cap and gown by 1:45pm to line up for the procession.  Coach Pat Kennedy will be the guest speaker.

 

Senior Day is Thursday, June 1.  Senior Day includes mandatory graduation rehearsal, planned Senior-Only activities, lunch, honor graduate stoles/cords will be distributed, and more!  Seniors should report to the Commons and find their Husky Headquarters teacher at 7:25am on June 1.

 

Mark your Calendar for Friday, June 2 at 8:00am for Awards Day.  This is a special event to honor and recognize our graduates.  Event will be held in the main gym.

 

Seniors with scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have an accurate accounting for the Class of 2023.  The reporting form is located online and paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

From the PTSA:

The PTSA Annual Report can be found here.  We appreciate your support and look forward to closing out the school year with Senior Day festivities, scholarship presentations, and a final faculty luncheon of 2022-23. We thank all of our Husky families for your membership, contributions and volunteer hours. We are grateful to play a role in enhancing the student and staff experience at Heritage High School. Thank you.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

Happy Friday!  We have two weeks of classes left until exam week.  Please help us encourage our students to stay engaged, make good decisions, and finish the year strong.

 

Access our final exam schedule here or on the homepage of our website.  Buses will pick students up after exams and take them home.  Buses will leave Heritage High School on Monday and Tuesday of exam week at 12:45 pm and at 12:15 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

 

Students enrolled in Math 1, Math 3, English 2, and Biology will take the EOC State Test at the end of this semester. All students who pass an EOC tested course but score Non-Proficient on the EOC State Test will be eligible for a Remediation and Readministration opportunity, which includes both Fall and Spring Semesters. Should your child meet the criteria for the program, parents will receive an invitation for their child to attend the program after the EOC testing window closes for our school on Friday, June 9th. The program dates are June 12 and 14. Transportation and meals will be provided.

 

Students have one more week to submit course request changes for 2023-2024, which are due by Friday, May 26.  Please return signed course verification forms to Student Services even if there are no changes to be made.  As a reminder, students are asked to review this information they received weeks ago very carefully as course change request options may not be available in August.

 

We need your feedback.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey.  Survey closes TODAY!  Access survey by going to bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

 

Junior Specific Information:

The Class of 2024 can now schedule their Senior Portrait for the yearbook by going to prestigeportraits.com/studio.  Schedule for any time over the summer, but the best discounts are in June ($20 off) and July ($15 off).  View more details by accessing this flyer.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Graduation will be here before we know it!  Have a graduation related question?  When can you pick up tickets?  Get all the answers on our Graduation webpage here.  Access Senior Send-Off slides here. 

 

Senior Day is Thursday, June 1.  Senior Day includes mandatory graduation rehearsal, planned Senior-Only activities, lunch, honor graduate stoles/cords will be distributed, and more!  Seniors should report to the Commons and find their Husky Headquarters teacher at 7:25am on June 1.

 

If you anticipate the need for wheelchair access for a guest, sign language interpreter, or language translator for the June 13 graduation ceremony, email lweaver2@wcpss.net with details of the need as soon as possible, no later than Monday, May 22, to ensure accommodations can be made.

 

Mark your Calendar for Friday, June 2 at 8:00am for Awards Day.  This is a special event to honor and recognize our graduates.  Event will be held in the main gym.  All senior parents are invited to attend.

 

There will be a parent-sponsored Baccalaureate Service just five minutes from HHS at North Wake Church (1212 S Main St., Wake Forest) on Sunday, June 11 from 2:00-3:00 pm.  All welcome, and graduates should wear their cap and gown.  There will be light refreshments following. Graduates should arrive with cap and gown by 1:45pm to line up for the procession.  Coach Pat Kennedy will be the guest speaker.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpRxcfkhRps78xBYPzbrZc0d-RKblEcsawyrbzVcovKVmmjg/viewform 

 

Seniors with scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have an accurate accounting for the Class of 2023.  The reporting form is located online and paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

From Your PTSA:

Senior Yard Sign Pick-Up, if you have not already, is Sunday, May 21 from 5-7 pm at the front school entrance.

 

We have a few non-personalized yard signs available, first come first serve. If you are interested in a yard sign, email treasurer.heritagehighptsa@gmail.com. If you ordered a Legacy Brick, they have been ordered and will ship in bulk. They will be installed prior to graduation day. Thank you!

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

Access our final exam schedule here or on the homepage of our website.

 

Students have until Friday, May 26 to submit course request changes for 2023-2024.  Please return signed course verification forms to Student Services, even if there are no changes to be made.  As a reminder, students are asked to review this information they received weeks ago very carefully as course change request options may not be available in August.

 

We need your feedback.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey.  Survey closes TODAY!  Access survey by going to bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

 

We are preparing for our Awards Day on June 2.  If your student has been recognized for an accomplishment or achievement this year from a community-based organization, we’d like to know about it.  Monday, May 15 is the last day to submit information.  Complete this form at tinyurl.com/heritagehsawards or here.

 

For the Fall 2023 semester, Wake Tech’s Eagle Advantage Book Program is being offered to students in degree programs, including dual-enrollment students in the Career and College Promise program, at no charge! Toolkits and supplies required for certain courses are not included and must be purchased separately. Visit waketech.edu or view this video for more info.

 

Junior Specific Information:

The Class of 2024 can now schedule their Senior Portrait for the yearbook by going to prestigeportraits.com/studio.  Schedule for any time over the summer, but the best discounts are in June ($20 off) and July ($15 off).  View more details by accessing this flyer.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Graduation will be here before we know it!  Have a graduation related question?  View our Graduation website here for the answers.  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.

 

Senior Yard Sign Pick-Up Times:

*Tuesday, May 16 after school (courtyard exit by student parking lot)

*Thursday, May 18 after school (front of school entrance) 

*Sunday, May 21 from 5-7 pm (front of school entrance)

 

Mark your Calendar for Friday, June 2 at 8:00am for Awards Day.  This is a special event to honor and recognize our graduates.  The event will be held in the main gym.

 

If you anticipate the need for wheelchair access for a guest, sign language interpreter or language translator for the June 13 graduation ceremony, email lweaver2@wcpss.net with details of the need as soon as possible, no later than Monday, May 22, to ensure accommodations can be made.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

AP exams continue through next week for over 700 students.  AP English Language and Composition and AP World History exams are off-campus.  There is critical information to know and tasks to complete to ensure access to exams.  Learn more here. 

 

HHS will host a spring employment fair on Tuesday, May 9. A variety of employers will be promoting part-time, full-time, summer employment, and internships. Students can click this LINK to learn more about the companies attending. Parents, if you know of a business that is interested in participating, please share this registration link. Questions? Email dbeaster@wcpss.net.

 

We need your feedback.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey.  Survey closes on May 12.  Access survey by going to bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

 

Our School Improvement Team worked on a Heritage Student Handbook Hub to make it easy for parents and students to navigate our handbook.  The hub is at the following link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BwGO6Y36G0vKeBC5ws65QwyWLLbpWC_2pA_-QsSjjZQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

We are now preparing for our Awards Day on June 2.  If your student has been recognized for an accomplishment or achievement this year from a community-based organization, we’d like to know about it.  Complete this form at tinyurl.com/heritagehsawards or here by Monday, May 15.

 

For the Fall 2023 semester, Wake Tech’s Eagle Advantage Book Program is being offered to students in degree programs, including dual-enrollment students in the Career & College Promise program, at no charge! Toolkits and supplies required for certain courses are not included and must be purchased separately. Visit waketech.edu or view this video for more info.

 

Junior Specific Information:

The Class of 2024 can now schedule their Senior Portrait for the yearbook by going to prestigeportraits.com/studio.  Schedule for any time over the summer, but the best discounts are in June ($20 off) and July ($15 off).  View more details by accessing this flyer.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Graduation will be here before we know it!  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.  If you anticipate the need for wheelchair access for a guest, sign language interpreter or language translator for the June 13 graduation ceremony, email lweaver2@wcpss.net with details of the need as soon as possible, no later than Monday, May 22, to ensure accommodations can be made.

 

If your Senior missed the final Jostens distribution on May 4, they should stop by the front office to see Ms. Nelson to pick up items.  Still need to order? The time is now!  See details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Ms. Waldrum, our Financial Aid Advisor, will be on campus for the last day this school year on Tuesday, May 9. She is available to answer any questions students and their parents may have regarding the FAFSA and financial aid award letters from universities. Make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum by contacting Ms. Savage at bbsavage@wcpss.net or 570-5600 ext. 20712.

 

Messages from the PTSA:

Seniors - PTSA scholarship applications are due TODAY! for those attending a 2 year tech/college school, entrepreneurs, and those attending a 4 year university. The application can be found here.

 

Senior families who ordered yard signs - Distribution will begin on Tuesday, May 16 after school (courtyard exit for student parking lot), Thursday after school (front of school entrance) and Sunday, May 21 from 5-7 pm at the school front entrance. If you did not order a sign for your graduate and we have extras available, we will make an announcement on May 22. 

 

The next regular PTSA meeting will be held May 9 at 6:30 pm in the HHS Media Center. A short General Membership meeting will be held May 15 at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium prior to the faculty meeting. We will elect the approved slate of officers for the 23-24 school year and vote on a membership dues increase.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

 

Hello Huskies,

 

All students are safe. To keep you informed, we would like to let you know that we are aware of a threat posted on social media mentioning violence against a school. Our school is not specifically named in this threat. 

 

After learning about the threat, school administration immediately contacted WCPSS Security and law enforcement who are currently investigating. As a precaution, there will be additional law enforcement on campus tomorrow.

 

Please know that posting threats on social media is a serious offense. Anyone caught doing so could face criminal charges, in addition to disciplinary action in accordance with WCPSS policies.

 

The best means to keep schools safe is to maintain healthy and open relationships between adults and children at all times. Please help us remind students that they have an obligation to bring information about situations that cause them concern to adults at the school so that we can respond quickly and appropriately to protect their safety. 

 

Please know that we will continue to take every measure to ensure the safety of our students. Students and parents may also report any suspicious activity to our anonymous tip line: (919) 856-1911.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

 

Sincerely,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

AP exams begin on Monday, May 1 and continue through May 12 for over 700 students.  Several AP exams are off-campus.  There is critical information to know and tasks to complete to ensure access to exams (transportation permission forms, bus requests, and more!).  Learn more here.

 

Teacher appreciation week is coming in a little over a week.  If you would like to share thanks to any staff member, please submit through the following link:

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZzg9IJd31dRMha3FgvmlaSCDNsIqk0l4I-zTJmtFbLf1kFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

We need your feedback.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey.  Survey closes on May 12.  Access survey by going to bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

 

It is time to begin preparing for our Awards Day on June 2.  If your student has been recognized for an accomplishment or achievement this year from a community-based organization, we’d like to know about it.  Complete this form at tinyurl.com/heritagehsawards or here by Monday, May 15.

 

All students have received a list of their requested courses for the 2023-2024 school year.  Please review this list with your student and make any necessary changes.  Students should return the list to Student Services ASAP, no later than May 26, even if no changes are made.  Contact your child’s counselor with questions.  If the course verification form has been misplaced, students should stop by Student Services or email their counselor for another copy.

 

HHS will host a spring employment fair on May 9. A variety of employers will be promoting part-time, full-time, summer employment and internships. Students can click this LINK to learn more about the companies attending. Parents, if you know of a business that is interested in participating, please share this registration link. Questions? Email dbeaster@wcpss.net.

For the Fall 2023 semester, Wake Tech’s Eagle Advantage Book Program is being offered to students in degree programs, including dual-enrollment students in the Career & College Promise program, at no charge! Toolkits and supplies required for certain courses are not included and must be purchased separately. Visit waketech.edu or view this video for more info.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Graduation will be here before we know it!  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.

Wake Tech will be on campus Monday, May 1 for on-site admissions help during 3rd period in the Commons. Students should bring their laptop.

 

Jostens will be back on campus on Tuesday, May 4 during lunches for the final distribution of caps, gowns, and other graduation items.  If students have AP exams, they should stop by Student Services after May 4 to pick up.  Still need to order? See details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Ms. Waldrum, our Financial Aid Advisor, will be on campus only two more Tuesdays: May 2 and May 9. She is available to answer any questions students and their parents may have regarding the FAFSA and financial aid award letters from universities. Make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum by contacting Ms. Savage at bbsavage@wcpss.net or 570-5600 ext. 20712.

 

From the PTSA:

Do you appreciate the positive impact our teachers and staff make on our students and community? Help celebrate them! Appreciation Week 2023 begins May 8 and we are seeking donated items/funds and volunteers. Can you help? Click here!

 

MOD Pizza - Our next MOD Pizza fundraiser is all day on Tuesday, May 3. Online order code MODF16998. 

 

Seniors - The final day to place an order for a Legacy Brick is Friday, April 28th. Leave your legacy with a personalized brick that will be installed prior to graduation in the courtyard near the student entrance. Details here.

 

Seniors - Are you late paying your Senior Fee (due date March 24)? The fee is mandatory for graduation and pays for graduation diploma covers, graduation ceremony flowers and more. Pay here. 

 

Seniors - PTSA scholarship applications are due May 5 for those attending a 2 year tech/college school, entrepreneurs, and those attending a 4 year university. The application can be found here. 

 

Senior families who ordered yard signs - Distribution will begin the week of May 15. Be on the lookout for an email with pick up dates. 

 

The next regular PTSA meeting will be held May 9 at 6:30 pm in the HHS Media Center. A short General Membership meeting will be held May 15 at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium prior to the faculty meeting. We will elect the approved slate of officers for the 23-24 school year.

 

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

Friday, April 21 is a teacher workday and there is not school for students.

 

Students received report cards and a list of their requested courses for the upcoming year this past Monday, April 17.  Please review this list with your student and make any necessary changes.  Students should return the list to Student Services ASAP, no later than May 26, even if no changes are made.  If your child missed Husky Headquarters on Monday, they should come to the Counselors’ Corner to get their list of courses for next year.  Contact your child’s counselor with questions.

 

Mean Girls the Musical opens Friday the 21st! Come out and see the iconic movie brought to life on stage with one laugh out loud moment after another. This production is rated PG-13 and tickets can be purchased in advance on GoFan. With 12 tony nominations and a script by Tina Fey, this show is extremely funny and will have you smiling from ear to ear. You'll be glad you came! Hope to see you there.

 

All student parking spaces have been sold.  Please do not park in the student parking lot unless you have a space.

 

Over 700 of our students will be taking AP exams May 1 – May 12.  There is critical information  to know and tasks to complete to ensure access to exams (transportation permission forms, bus requests forms, and more!).  Learn more at our AP page here.

 

We need your feedback on the WCPSS family survey.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey from April 10 - May 12.  https://www.wcpss.net/Page/54475

 

School Opportunities:

 

WCPSS will host Xtreme Beginnings, a career & college preparation event for high school students on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the McKimmon Center at NCSU. We are in need of volunteers to be interviewers for our mock interviews. We are also looking for businesses that are hiring (part-time, internships and/or full-time). Click here for more information about the event. If you are looking to hire and want a table, click HERE. If you are able to participate, you can sign up here. After you sign up, you will receive more information closer to the event date. Feel free to share this message and invite others to join you for our event. Email Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net with any questions.

HHS will host a spring employment fair on May 9 for all grades. A variety of employers will be on campus in the cafe promoting part-time, full-time, summer employment and internships. Students can click this LINK to learn more about the companies attending and sign up using the link given during advisory in the month of April. Parents, if you know of a business that is interested in participating, please share this registration link. For questions, email dbeaster@wcpss.net

 

Senior Specific Information:

 

Missed Jostens?  They’ll be back on campus May 4 for the final distribution of caps, gowns, and other graduation items.  Still need to order, see details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Seniors with scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have an accurate accounting for the Class of 2023.  The reporting form is located online and paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

From the PTSA:

 

It's time to demonstrate our appreciation to the faculty and staff or HHS! Appreciation Week 2023 begins May 8 and we are seeking donated items/funds or volunteers. Can you help? Click here!

 

You still have time to earn HHS triple points for donated household items to The Giving Tree. Tell them you are donating on behalf of HHS by April 22 at their Wake Forest or Youngsville location. 

 

Seniors - The final day to place an order for a Legacy Brick is Friday, April 28th. Leave your legacy with a personalized brick that will be installed prior to graduation in the courtyard near the student entrance. Details here.

 

Seniors - Are you late paying your Senior Fee (due date March 24)? The fee is mandatory for graduation and pays for graduation diploma covers, graduation ceremony flowers and more. Pay here. 

 

Seniors - PTSA scholarship applications are due May 5 for those attending a 2 year tech/college school, entrepreneurs, and those attending a 4 year university. The application can be found here. 

 

Senior families who ordered yard signs - The yard signs have been ordered and will ship in bulk. We will announce several mid-May distribution dates once they are shipped.

The next regular PTSA meeting will be held May 9 at 6:30 pm in the HHS Media Center. A short General Membership meeting will be held May 15 at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium prior to the faculty meeting. We will elect the approved slate of officers for the 23-24 school year.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

Friday, April 21 is a teacher workday and there is not school for students.

 

All student parking spaces have been sold.  Please do not park in the student parking lot unless you have a space.

 

Start Fourth Quarter Strong! Report cards will be distributed directly to students on Monday, April 17 in Husky Headquarters.  Students will also receive a list of their requested courses for the upcoming year.  Please review this list with your student and make any necessary changes.  Students should return the list to Student Services ASAP, no later than May 26, even if no changes are made.  Contact your child’s counselor with questions.

 

Over 700 of our students will be taking AP exams May 1 – May 12.  There is critical information  to know and tasks to complete to ensure access to exams (transportation permission forms, bus requests forms, and more!).  Learn more at our AP page here. 

 

The Counseling and Student Services department welcomes Mr. Rob Clark as the counselor for students in 10^th-12^th grade with last names A-Ek.  His email address is rclark6@wcpss.net. 

 

We are offering the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program "refresher course" in April to all 12th graders who are currently enrolled in English.  If you do NOT wish your child to take a written screening test for depression and participate in the SOS Program in school, please contact your child’s English teacher. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.

 

School Opportunities:

Mark your calendars for our Post High School Planning Night on Wednesday, April 19.  We will be hosting a college admissions panel, financial aid information, gap year opportunities, NCAA eligibility information, stress management and wellness, transition services information for students with disabilities, and so much more.  Access the agenda here.

 

WCPSS will host Xtreme Beginnings, a career & college preparation event for high school students on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the McKimmon Center at NCSU. We are in need of volunteers to be interviewers for our mock interviews. We are also looking for businesses that are hiring (part-time, internships and/or full-time). Click here for more information about the event. If you are looking to hire and want a table, click HERE. If you are able to participate, you can sign up here. After you sign up, you will receive more information closer to the event date. Feel free to share this message and invite others to join you for our event. Email Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net with any questions.

HHS will host a spring employment fair on May 9 for all grades. A variety of employers will be on campus in the cafe promoting part-time, full-time, summer employment and internships. Students can click this LINK to learn more about the companies attending and sign up using the link given during advisory in the month of April. Parents, if you know of a business that is interested in participating, please share this registration link. For questions, email dbeaster@wcpss.net

 

Junior Specific Information:

ACT scores will be available online within 3-8 weeks of the test date (March 21).  Students should ensure they created a myact.org account to view their scores. Having trouble with the account, please see or email Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net.  If students missed the original test date, the make-up is April 18.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Missed Senior Send-Off last night or need to review information you heard?  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.

 

Missed Jostens?  They’ll be back on campus May 4 for the final distribution of caps, gowns, and other graduation items.  Still need to order, see details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Seniors with scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have an accurate accounting for the Class of 2023.  The reporting form is located online and paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

From the PTSA:

Are you participating in the Heritage Yard Sale this weekend? Save a few household items and donate them to The Giving Tree the week of April 17. Tell them you are donating on behalf of HHS, and our school will earn triple points toward a financial contribution.

 

The next regular PTSA meeting will be held May 9 at 6:30 pm in the HHS Media Center. A short General Membership meeting will be held May 15 at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium prior to the faculty meeting. We will elect the approved slate of officers for the 23-24 school year.

 

Seniors - Are you late paying your Senior Fee (due date March 24)? The fee is mandatory for graduation and pays for graduation diploma covers, graduation ceremony flowers and more. Pay here. 

 

Seniors - Scholarship applications are due May 5. The application can be found here. 

 

Senior families who ordered yard signs - The yard signs have been ordered and will ship in bulk. We will announce several  mid-May distribution dates once they are shipped.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

I hope everyone had an amazing spring break and you were able to enjoy some much-needed family time.

 

Start Fourth Quarter Strong! Report cards will be distributed directly to students on Wednesday, April 12 in Husky Headquarters.  Students will also receive a list of their requested courses for the upcoming year.  Please review this list with your student and make any necessary changes.  Students should return the list to Student Services.  Contact your child’s counselor with questions.

 

We are offering the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program "refresher course" in April to all 12th graders who are currently enrolled in English.  If you do NOT wish your child to take a written screening test for depression and participate in the SOS Program in school, please contact your child’s English teacher. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.

 

The Counseling and Student Services department welcomes Mr. Rob Clark as the counselor for students in 10^th-12^th grades with last names A-Ek.  His official start day is Monday, April 10.  His email address is rclark6@wcpss.net. 

 

Over 700 of our students will be taking AP exams May 1 – May 12.  There is critical information  to know and tasks to complete to ensure access to exams.  Learn more at our AP page here.  This site will continue to be updated as we get closer to May 1.  

 

 

School Opportunities:

Mark your calendars for our Post High School Planning Night on April 19.  We will be hosting a college admissions panel, financial aid information, gap year opportunities, NCAA eligibility information, stress management and wellness, transition services information for students with disabilities, and so much more.  Access flyer here.

 

WCPSS will host Xtreme Beginnings, a career & college preparation event for high school students on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the McKimmon Center at NCSU. We are in need of volunteers to be interviewers for our mock interviews. We are also looking for businesses that are hiring (part-time, internships and/or full-time). Click here for more information about the event. If you are looking to hire and want a table, click HERE. If you are able to participate, you can sign up here. After you sign up, you will receive more information closer to the event date. Feel free to share this message and invite others to join you for our event. Email Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net with any questions.

HHS will host a spring employment fair for students in all grade levels on May 9. A variety of employers will be on campus in the cafe promoting part-time, full-time, summer employment and internships. Students can click this LINK to learn more about the companies attending and sign up using the link given during advisory in the month of April.

 

Parents of Sophomores: All 10^th graders participated in a HHS Career Services session on career planning and internships during Sophomore Roundup. Many resources were shared. You can find that information HERE. Any questions, contact Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.

 

Junior Specific Information:

ACT scores will be available online within 3-8 weeks of the test date (March 21).  Students should ensure they created a myact.org account to view their scores. Having trouble with the account? Please see or email Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net.  If students missed the original test date, the make-up is April 18.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Missed Senior Send-Off last night or need to review information you heard?  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.

Missed Jostens?  They’ll be back on campus May 4 for the final distribution of caps, gowns, and other graduation items.  Still need to order? See details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Seniors with scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have an accurate accounting for the Class of 2023.  The reporting form is located online and paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal

Hello Huskies,

 

Friday, March 31 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.  The following week, April 3-7, is Spring Break.  We hope students enjoy the time off.

 

The building will be closed from noon on March 31 through April 9.  The office will reopen at 7:00 am on Monday, April 10.

 

The last make-up work deadline of the quarter is Thursday, March 30.  Check PowerSchool and communicate with teachers as needed to support a strong finish for quarter three.

 

Membership decisions for National Honor Society will be sent via email to all applicants on Friday, March 31.

 

Course registration for next year in PowerSchool will close for students tonight.  Students will receive a list of their requested courses in Husky Headquarters on Wednesday, April 12.  Please review this list with your student and make any necessary changes.  Return the list to Student Services.  Contact your child’s counselor with questions.

 

We are offering the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program "refresher course" in April to all 12th graders who are currently enrolled in English.  If you do NOT wish your child to take a written screening test for depression and participate in the SOS Program in school, please contact your child’s English teacher. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.

 

WCPSS will host Xtreme Beginnings, a career & college preparation event for high school students on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the McKimmon Center at NCSU. We are in need of volunteers to be interviewers for our mock interviews. We are also looking for businesses that are hiring (part-time, internships and/or full-time). Click here for more information about the event. If you are looking to hire and want a table, click HERE. If you are able to participate, you can sign up here. After you sign up, you will receive more information closer to the event date. Feel free to share this message and invite others to join you for our event. Email Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net with any questions.

The ASVAB assessment will be offered on April 25th. Any 10, 11, or 12^th grader interested in completing the ASVAB assessment can sign up during advisory in the month of March. This assessment measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) can help you and your high schooler make an action plan to gain entry into their career field of choice via college, work-based learning, and/or the Military. After taking the ASVAB, your child will receive an access code they can use to create an account. This unlocks the career exploration tools you can use together to identify careers they are best suited for and explore the various paths they can take after graduation. Any questions, contact Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net

 

Junior Specific Information:

ACT scores will be available online within 3-8 weeks of the test date (March 21).  Students should ensure they created a myact.org account to view their scores. Having trouble with the account? Please see or email Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net.  If students missed the original test date, the make-up is April 18.

 

Senior Specific Information:

Did you miss Senior Send-Off last night or need to review information you heard?  Access Senior Send-Off slides here.

 

The deadline to apply to speak at Graduation and/or Awards day has been extended to Thursday, March 30.  Access application here or paper copies are available in Student Services.

 

The deadline to order senior yard signs is in less than one week.  Order a senior yard sign before March 30.  See options and order here.

 

Missed Jostens?  They’ll be back on campus May 4 for the final distribution of caps, gowns, and other graduation items.  Do you still need to order? See details and access QR code to place an order here.

 

Messages from PTSA:

Deadline next week - Senior yard signs for graduates. Order at hhsptsa.BoosterHub.com today. There will be no other opportunity to do so after the 30th.

MOD Pizza! Support the Huskies Wednesday, March 29 and order all day at MOD PIZZA on Rogers Rd. Online order code is MODF16997.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal