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Mr. Scott Lyons
Mr. Lyons received his BA in English from Florida State University and his MEd in English Education and Master in School Administration from North Carolina State University.
Mr. Lyons served as an English teacher at Githens Middle School in Durham and Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh. He has also served as an assistant principal at Enloe and as principal at Ligon Middle School, Leesville Road High School and Enloe High School.
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 3/14/2024 2:45:00 PMHello Huskies,
Students have just one more week to submit their initial course requests for the upcoming school year in PowerSchool. Visit our Course Registration page to access curriculum information and course registration materials, including important dates for the upcoming school year. Registration in PowerSchool will close on Friday, March 22. Students will receive a list of their course requests in April in homeroom for verification and to make any changes.
Students and families of current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are highly encouraged to attend our College and Career Planning Night on Thursday, March 21. Doors open at 5:45. View the flyer here.
Does your student need to enroll in Driver’s Education for Summer 2024? Online registration for HHS is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 11am. Spaces fill up quickly. Review this website for more information and how to best prepare for enrollment.
HHS Business Alliance is seeking 2 more volunteers to conduct one on one Mock Interviews with Career Management students on Friday, April 12 from 10:30-11:30am in the Media Center. Sign up using this link.
HHS Business Alliance is hosting a Reality of Money Event. To make this event a success, we need 30 volunteers per session. Please consider volunteering! Register using this link.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College – a virtual information session from Heritage HS staff and in partnership with the College Funding Coach, is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, at 6:30pm. Learn more and register here.
The week after next will be spring break and the building will be closed. I hope all of our families take time to rest and relax. I will not be sending out a message next Friday. I will send it out towards the end of spring break so we are ready to return on April 1.
Freshmen Specific Information
All 9th graders taking Healthful Living this semester will also participate in a lesson on Human Trafficking starting on March 19. The lesson helps us to identify anyone at risk and refer them to resources. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in this lesson, please contact your child's Healthful Living teacher by TODAY, Friday, March 15. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program. Please contact your student's school counselor if you have questions.
Senior Specific Information
Apply now for the PTSA Scholarship. Applications due by Friday, May 3 for those attending a 2-year tech/college school, entrepreneurs, and those attending a four-year university. The application can be found here or paper copies in Student Services.
On April 18 will be hosting a virtual Senior Send Off at 6:30pm. Class of 2024 students and families should plan to login at 6:30pm to receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more! Link will be posted to the HHS homepage on April 18 and shared via Remind. Not connected to Remind? The Senior Remind is open to both students and parents. View code to join here.
We are offering the S.O.S. Signs of Suicide Prevention Program "refresher course" in April to all 12th graders who are currently enrolled in English. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the SOS Program in school, please contact your child’s English teacher by Thursday, April 4. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
Does your child want to speak at Graduation and/or Awards Day? Apply now! Applications are available in Student Services or online here. Applications are due no later than Friday, March 22 to Student Services.
PTSA Message
The last day to order Senior Yard Signs is Friday, March 22. View options and order here (scroll down to “Senior Shop”).
PTSA is hosting a spirit night at Goodberry’s in Wake Forest on Tuesday, March 19 from 11 am to 11 pm. Information is available on this flyer.
Student Husky Hub
Our School Improvement Team has created a resource for students and parents, the Student Husky Hub. Families please use the Hub to locate important information and documents that may be needed throughout the year. There are a lot of links embedded in the document to provide for one stop shopping. This will be a recurring message so that it is easy to find the link.
Upcoming Events
March 16 – Prom
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:45pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation?
March 22 – Last Day to enter initial course selections in PowerSchool. Last day to order Senior Yard Signs.
April 18 – Virtual Senior Send Off at 6:30pm
April 19 – Senior Fee Due. Pay here.
May 6 -17 – AP Exams
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 3/8/2024 8:20:00 AMHello Huskies,
All prom tickets must be purchased online before midnight tonight, Friday, March 8. We will not be able to extend this deadline. We will still accept guest forms next week since some have had a delay in getting them back from administrators at other schools.
Monday, March 11 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.
Course registration for the 24-25 school year is here. Visit our Course Registration page to access curriculum information and course registration materials, including important dates for the upcoming school year. Course registration in PowerSchool ends on Friday, March 22nd.
Students and families of current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are highly encouraged to attend our College and Career Planning Night on Thursday, March 21st. Doors open at 5:45. View flyer here.
Please encourage your students to check out the "announcement" section on the Career Development page of the student section on our website for various opportunities. See Mrs. Beaster in the media center for more information.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Freshmen Specific Information
We are offering the S.O.S. Signs of Suicide Prevention Program to all 9th graders who are currently enrolled in Healthful Living starting on March 12. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the S.O.S. program in school, please contact your child’s Healthful Living this weekend. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
All 9th graders taking Healthful Living this semester will also participate in a lesson on Human Trafficking starting on March 19. The lesson helps us to identify anyone at risk and refer them to resources. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in this lesson, please contact your child's Healthful Living teacher by Friday, March 15. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
Please contact your student's school counselor if you have questions about either of these programs.
Senior Specific Information
Jostens will be on campus Thursday, March 14 during lunch to deliver cap & gown units. All items must be paid for in full before students can receive their products. Online payments must be made 48 hours prior to the delivery date. Cash or money order only will be accepted on the delivery date. If you still need to place an order, please go to www.jostens.com
Does your senior want to speak at Graduation and/or Awards Day? Apply now! Applications are available in Student Services or online here. Applications are due no later than Friday, March 22 to Student Services.
The last day to order Senior Yard Signs is Friday, March 22. View options and order here (scroll down to “Senior Shop”).
Student Husky Hub
Our School Improvement Team has created a resource for students and parents, the Student Husky Hub. Families please use the Hub to locate important information and documents that may be needed throughout the year. There are a lot of links embedded in the document to provide for one stop shopping. This will be a recurring message so that it is easy to find the link.
Upcoming Events
March 14 – Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Delivery Day (during lunches)
March 16 – Prom
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:45pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation?
March 22 – Last Day to enter initial course selections in PowerSchool. Last day to order Senior Yard Signs.
April 18 – Senior Send Off at 6:30pm – Class of 2024 students and families will receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more!
April 19 – Senior Fee Due. Pay here.
May 6 -17 – AP Exams
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Prom Tickets - Final Call
Posted by Scott Lyons on 3/6/2024 2:25:00 PMGood Afternoon Huskies,
This is a reminder that the last opportunity to purchase Prom tickets is this Friday, March 8. We have to give a final total to the venue and cannot accept any other purchases. THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS.
The Heritage High School Junior Senior 2024 Prom will be held at the Raliegh Crabtree Marriott, Saturday, March 16, from 7-11pm. Full details & Ticket Purchase can be made at https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/. All tickets are SOLD SEPERATELY. Juniors and Seniors are limited to purchase of 1 Guest Ticket. Tickets Available for Purchase: February 21- March 8. A Guest Permission Form is mandatory for any NON-HHS GUESTS AND UNDERCLASSMEN GUESTS Ticket purchase:
- Form can be downloaded HERE or be picked up from the Front Desk or Student Services.
- Copy of Guest's Picture ID MUST be attached to the completed form.
- Completed Guest Permission Form should be returned to the FRONT DESK, no later than March 8, 2024.
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 3/1/2024 10:40:00 AMHello Huskies,
Course registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins soon! Visit our Course Registration page to access presentation slides from last night’s Curriculum Fair and course information for the 2024-2025 school year. Browse this page for course registration materials and important dates. Course registration in PowerSchool ends on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The Heritage High School Junior Senior 2024 Prom will be held at the Raliegh Crabtree Marriott, Saturday, March 16, from 7-11pm. Full details & Ticket Purchase can be made at https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/. All tickets are SOLD SEPERATELY. Juniors and Seniors are limited to purchase of 1 Guest Ticket. Tickets Available for Purchase: February 21- March 8. A Guest Permission Form is mandatory for any NON-HHS GUESTS AND UNDERCLASSMEN GUESTS Ticket purchase:
- Form can be downloaded HERE or be picked up from the Front Desk or Student Services.
- Copy of Guest's Picture ID MUST be attached to the completed form.
- Completed Guest Permission Form should be returned to the FRONT DESK, no later than March 8, 2024.
HHS Parents: please encourage your students to check out the "announcement" section on the Career Development page of the student section on our website for various opportunities. See Mrs. Beaster in the media center for more information.
HHS is hosting an employment fair on March 6th from 8-10:15am in the cafe. Part-time, seasonal, full-time and internship positions will be represented. If you or someone you know is looking to hire, please use this link to register to attend.
The Business Alliance is seeking 1-2 volunteers to help employers set up and take down their tables at the March 6 career fair. An hour of your time would be appreciated! Sign Up Here.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Freshmen Specific Information
We are offering the S.O.S. Signs of Suicide Prevention Program to all 9th graders who are currently enrolled in Healthful Living starting on March 12. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the S.O.S. program in school, please contact your child’s Healthful Living by Friday, March 8. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
All 9th graders taking Healthful Living this semester will also participate in a lesson on Human Trafficking starting on March 19. The lesson helps us to identify anyone at risk and refer them to resources. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in this lesson, please contact your child's Health & PE teacher by Friday, March 15th. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
Sophomore Specific Information
Did your child miss the Sophomore Roundup on Tuesday, Feb. 27? Lots of important information was shared. Access what you missed on the Sophomore page here.
Junior Specific Information
Junior Conferences will end Friday, March 8. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings with Juniors during the school day. During the conference, students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
Does your child want to speak at Graduation and/or Awards Day? Apply now! Applications are available in Student Services or online here. Applications are due no later than Friday, March 22 to Student Services.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Student Husky Hub
Our School Improvement Team has created a resource for students and parents, the Student Husky Hub. Families please use the Hub to locate important information and documents that may be needed throughout the year. There are a lot of links embedded in the document to provide for one stop shopping. This will be a recurring message so that it is easy to find the link.
Upcoming Events
March 14 – Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Delivery Day (during lunches)
March 16 – Prom
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:45pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation?
March 22 – Last Day to enter initial course selections in PowerSchool
April 18 – Senior Send Off at 6:30pm – Class of 2024 students and families will receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more!
May 6 -17 – AP Exams
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 2/23/2024 10:15:00 AMHello Huskies,
Course registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins soon! Visit our Course Registration page to access presentation slides from last night’s Curriculum Fair and course information for the 2024-2025 school year. Browse this page for course registration materials and important dates. Course registration in PowerSchool begins on March 1, 2024.
The Heritage High School Junior Senior 2024 Prom will be held at the Raliegh Crabtree Marriott, Saturday, March 16, from 7-11pm. Full details & Ticket Purchase can be made at https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/. All tickets are SOLD SEPERATELY. Juniors and Seniors are limited to purchase of 1 Guest Ticket. Tickets Available for Purchase: February 21- March 8. A Guest Permission Form is mandatory for any NON-HHS GUESTS AND UNDERCLASSMEN GUESTS Ticket purchase:
- Form can be downloaded HERE or be picked up from the Front Desk or Student Services.
- Copy of Guest's Picture ID MUST be attached to the completed form.
- Completed Guest Permission Form should be returned to the FRONT DESK, no later than March 8, 2024.
HHS Parents: please encourage your students to check out the "announcement" section on the Career Development page of the student section on our website for various opportunities. See Mrs. Beaster in the media center for more information.
HHS is hosting an employment fair on March 6th from 8-10:15 am in the cafe. Part-time, seasonal, full-time and internship positions will be represented. If you or someone you know is looking to hire, please use this link to register to attend.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Sophomore Specific Information
Sophomore Roundup is Tuesday, February 27. All 10th graders should attend school on Tuesday. Students will participate in rotating sessions on very important topics that will assist with planning for courses next year and options for being enrolled, enlisted, or employed. View preview of the agenda here.
Junior Specific Information
All juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, February 27th. Please make sure they arrive on time and bring their school issued laptop fully charged. Your student created an ACT account in homeroom at myact.org and will use this account to receive their scores. Students can prepare for the test and take a practice test by using the link below: ACT Test Prep. Please contact Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net with any questions.
We just received a resource (modules in Edgenuity) from WCPSS to support ACT prep for students. Our Intervention Coordinator, Ms. Yosef, has loaded eleventh grade students into these modules so that they can get some practice. If you have an eleventh grade child please STRONGLY encourage them to log in and complete modules. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the modules during Husky Help on Monday. So, encourage them to take time to complete some modules over the weekend. The following link shows how students can install and access Edgenuity through their Wake ID Portal: http://tinyurl.com/ynwnrkas
Junior Conferences are well underway. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings with Juniors during the school day. During the conference, students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
The February 2024 Scholarship Bulletin is live. There are MANY local scholarships with March 1st deadlines.
Does your child want to speak at Graduation and/or Awards Day? If so, they should apply now! Applications are available in Student Services or online here. Applications are due no later than Friday, March 22nd to Student Services.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Student Husky Hub
Our School Improvement Team has created a resource for students and parents, the Student Husky Hub. Families please use the Hub to locate important information and documents that may be needed throughout the year. There are a lot of links embedded in the document to provide for one stop shopping. This will be a recurring message so that it is easy to find the link.
Upcoming Events
February 27 – ACT for all 11th Grade students, Sophomore Round-Up for all 10th grade students
March 14 – Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Delivery Day (during lunches)
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:30pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation? Agenda and guest speakers will be shared soon.
April 18 – Senior Send Off at 6:30pm – Class of 2024 students and families will receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more!
May 6-17 – AP Exams
Warm regards,Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 2/16/2024 10:30:00 AMHello Huskies,
Course registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins soon! Visit our Course Registration page to access presentation slides from last night’s Curriculum Fair and course information for the 2024-2025 school year. Browse this page for course registration materials and important dates. Course registration in PowerSchool begins on March 1, 2024.
The Heritage High School Junior Senior 2024 Prom will be held at the Raliegh Crabtree Marriott, Saturday, March 16, from 7-11pm. Full details & Ticket Purchase can be made at https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/. All tickets are SOLD SEPERATELY. Juniors and Seniors are limited to purchase of 1 Guest Ticket. Tickets Available for Purchase: February 21- March 8. A Guest Permission Form is mandatory for any NON-HHS GUESTS AND UNDERCLASSMEN GUESTS Ticket purchase:
- Form can be downloaded HERE or be picked up from the Front Desk or Student Services.
- Copy of Guest's Picture ID MUST be attached to the completed form.
- Completed Guest Permission Form should be returned to the FRONT DESK, no later than March 8, 2024.
Two of our amazing teachers at Heritage High School, Leonardo Baquero and Jason King, are two of five educators who were selected to speak at the inaugural EdTalks Series by WakeEd Partnership. Modeled after the highly-regarded TEDTalks, and inspired by the CMS Foundation’s TeacherTalks, EdTalks creates a public platform for leading educators, like Mr. Baquero and Mr. King of the Wake County Public School System to inform community members’ thinking surrounding education. The event will be held on March 21st, 2024, at Jones Auditorium at Meredith College from 7 pm to 9 pm. General admission tickets are $25. Also, we are offering discounted tickets for educators and students. The event information and full list of speakers is available on our website here: https://www.wakeed.org/edtalks/
Please encourage your child(ren) to check out the "announcement" section on the Career Development page of the student section on our website for various opportunities. See Mrs. Beaster in the media center for more information.
HHS is hosting an employment fair on March 6th from 8-10:15am in the cafeteria. Part-time, seasonal, full-time and internship positions will be represented. If you or someone you know is looking to hire, please use this link to register to attend.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Sophomore Specific Information
SAVE THE DATE: Sophomore Roundup is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. All 10th graders need to be at school. Students will participate in rotating sessions on very important topics that will assist with planning for courses next year and options for being enrolled, enlisted, or employed. Student feedback, per the sophomore orientation survey, was used to determine the session topics for the roundup. Parents: here are the survey questions for your review . Note: the last four questions are optional. Contact Ms. Greene at tgreene@wcpss.net with any questions.
More information is forthcoming and will be posted to the Sophomore website.
Junior Specific Information
Your student will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, February 27th during school hours. Please make sure they arrive on time and bring their school issued laptop fully charged. Your student created an ACT account in homeroom at myact.org and will use this account to receive their scores. Students can prepare for the test and take a practice test by using the link below: ACT Test Prep. Please contact Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net with any questions.
We just received a resource (modules in Edgenuity) from WCPSS to support ACT prep for students. Our Intervention Coordinator, Ms. Yosef, has loaded eleventh grade students into these modules so that they can get some practice. If you have an eleventh grade child please STRONGLY encourage them to log in and complete modules. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the modules during Husky Help next week. So, encourage them to take time to complete these. The following link shows how students can install and access Edgenuity through their Wake ID Portal: http://tinyurl.com/ynwnrkas
Junior Conferences are well underway. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings with Juniors during the school day. During the conference, students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
The February 2024 Scholarship Bulletin is live. There are MANY local scholarships with March 1st deadlines.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Student Husky Hub
Our School Improvement Team has created a resource for students and parents, the Student Husky Hub. Families please use the Hub to locate important information and documents that may be needed throughout the year. There are a lot of links embedded in the document to provide for one stop shopping. This will be a recurring message so that it is easy to find the link.
Upcoming Events
February 27 – ACT for all 11th Grade students, Sophomore Round-Up for all 10th grade students
March 14 – Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Delivery Day (during lunches)
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:30pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation? Agenda and guest speakers will be shared soon.
April 18 – Senior Send Off at 6:30pm – Class of 2024 students and families will receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more!
May 6-17 – AP Exams
Warm regards,Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 2/9/2024 10:55:00 AMHello Huskies,
Mark your calendar for this Thursday, February 15th: Meet your student’s spring semester teachers at 5:30 pm at our Meet the Teacher Event. To best prepare for Meet the Teacher, access your student’s class schedule and room locations on PowerSchool. If you do not have access to PowerSchool as a parent, you can find the application and more information here. Learn more about course options for next year at our Open House/Curriculum Fair at 6:30pm. Course registration for the upcoming school year will begin in a few short weeks. Visit our Course Registration page often for more information. Note: the site will continue to be updated over the next week.
The Business Alliance along, with Career Development, will have a table Open House/Curriculum fair starting at 6:30pm. Make time to stop by their table to learn more about the mission and upcoming activities.
Please encourage your child(ren) to check out the "announcement" section on the Career Development page of the student section on our website for various opportunities. See Mrs. Beaster in the media center for more information.
HHS is hosting an employment fair on March 6th from 8-10:15am in the cafeteria. Part-time, seasonal, full-time and internship positions will be represented. If you or someone you know is looking to hire, please use this link to register to attend.
One of our teachers is looking for a mobile pet grooming business that her students can visit. If you have a connection, please share the business information with Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Sophomore Specific Information
SAVE THE DATE: Sophomore Roundup is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. All 10th graders need to be at school. Students will participate in rotating sessions on very important topics that will assist with planning for courses next year and options for being enrolled, enlisted, or employed. Student feedback, per the sophomore orientation survey, was used to determine the session topics for the roundup. Parents: here are the survey questions for your review . Note: the last four questions are optional. Contact Ms. Greene at tgreene@wcpss.net with any questions.
More information is forthcoming and will be posted to the Sophomore website.
Junior Specific Information
On Monday, February 12th, during homeroom, 11th grade students will create their MyACT accounts for the upcoming ACT on February 27th. Juniors must create their MyACT account to access free practice resources and to receive their ACT scores later this year.
Junior Conferences are well underway. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings with Juniors during the school day. During the conference, students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
Cap and Gown pictures from Prestige are Thursday, February 15th. Cap and gowns are provided by Lifetouch. This picture opportunity is optional. Seniors must sign-up before the event. More information here.
The January 2024 Scholarship Bulletin is live. Take special note of the People Helping People Scholarship through the State Employees Credit Union. Applications are due Thursday, February 15th.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Upcoming Events
February 15 – Senior Cap & Gown Pictures, Spring Semester Meet the Teacher Event (5:30pm), Open House/Curriculum Fair (6:30pm)
February 27 – ACT for all 11th Grade students, Sophomore Round-Up for all 10th grade students
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:30pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation? Agenda and guest speakers will be shared soon.
April 18 – Senior Send Off at 6:30pm – Class of 2024 students and families will receive critical information about end-of-year activities like Senior Day, Final Exams, Graduation, and more!
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 2/2/2024 11:15:00 AMHello Huskies,
Congratulations to the 27 seniors who graduated this morning! Well done, Class of 2024 Mid-Year Graduates!
Course corrections are complete, and we are encouraging students to settle into their semester. Partner with us by helping to ensure your teen has secured a place to study at home that allows them to focus. Encourage your teen to engage with the teacher during classes, attending teacher office hours, if needed, and/or signing up for peer tutoring, if needed. The link to sign up for peer tutoring is here. Finally, check PowerSchool often for grade updates. If you do not have access to PowerSchool as a parent, you can find the application and more information here.
The theater departments production of Addams Family the musical opens Feb 1st and runs thru the 10th. Come out and see these hilarious, beloved characters come to life on stage. Addams Family the musical is filled with amazing singing, high energy dance and mind blowing tech. We hope to see you there. You'll be glad you came!! The link to buy tickets is here.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 15: Meet your student’s spring semester teachers at 5:30 pm at our Meet the Teacher Event (more specifics will be shared next Friday) and learn more about course options for next year at our Open House/Curriculum Fair at 6:30 pm on the same evening.
Auditions for Dance 2, Honors Dance, and the HHS Dance Team are Thursday, February 15 and Friday February 16 from 2:30-4:30. Dancers should wear movement-appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. For more information contact Jenny Parker at jparker3@wcpss.net.
Sophomore Specific Information
SAVE THE DATE: Sophomore Roundup is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. All 10th graders need to be at school. Students will participate in rotating sessions on very important topics that will assist with planning for courses next year and options for being enrolled, enlisted, or employed after graduation. Student feedback, per the sophomore orientation survey, was used to determine the session topics for the roundup. Parents: here are the survey questions for your review . Note: the last four questions are optional. Ms. Greene at tgreene@wcpss.net with any questions. More information is forthcoming and will be posted to the Sophomore website.
Junior Specific Information
Junior Conferences began Wednesday, January 31 and will run through the first week of March. Students were given information in homeroom on Monday. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings during the school day. During the conference students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
Cap and Gown pictures from Prestige are Thursday, February 15. Cap and gowns are provided by Lifetouch. This picture opportunity is optional. Seniors must sign-up before the event. More information here.
The January 2024 Scholarship Bulletin is live. Take special note of the People Helping People Scholarship through the State Employees Credit Union. Applications are due Thursday, February 15.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Have no idea what you’re going to do after high school? Want to learn more about Wake Tech programs? Need help with the application process? Worried about paying for college? Schedule a meeting with Ms. Bright, our Wake Tech Career and College Access Coach. She’s on campus every Tuesday. Stop by Student Services to schedule an appointment with her.
If you're still on the fence regarding locking in a career choice or need assistance in researching and narrowing one down, please access our Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Upcoming Events
February 15 – Senior Cap & Gown Pictures, Spring Semester Meet the Teacher Event (5:30pm), Open House/Curriculum Fair (6:30pm)
February 27 – ACT for all 11th Grade students, Sophomore Round-Up for all 10th grade students
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:30pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation? Agenda and guest speakers will be shared soon.
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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Weekly Message
Posted by Scott Lyons on 1/26/2024 11:30:00 AMHello Huskies,
I know it was a warm beginning to second semester, but cooler temperatures return next week. Thank you for your understanding while WCPSS works on our HVAC issues.
Students with questions about their spring semester schedule may email their assigned counselor or see them at the Counselors’ Corner. Note: course corrections ended at the beginning of the year. While we are not opening the door for change of heart requests, we will consider course corrections for students who may be enrolled in a course for which they already have credit, enrolled in a course in which they have not met the prerequisite, wish to increase their level of rigor, or need to add a course required for promotion or graduation due to fall semester course failure(s).
Sophomore Specific Information
SAVE THE DATE: Sophomore Roundup is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. All 10th graders need to be at school. Students will participate in rotating sessions on very important topics that will assist with planning for courses next year and options for being enrolled, enlisted, or employed.
More information is forthcoming and will be posted to the Sophomore webpage in the section for the Sophomore roundup. Learn more here. Contact Ms. Greene at tgreene@wcpss.net with any questions.
Junior Specific Information
Junior Conferences begin Wednesday, January 31 and run through first week of March. Students will be given information in homeroom on Monday. Counselors collaborate with 11th grade teachers to schedule these individual meetings during the school day. During the conference, students will confirm remaining courses/credits needed to meet graduation requirements, discuss tentative post high school plans, including institutions to which they are planning to apply, and create a to-do list of action items based on the student’s individual goals. Encourage your student to develop a list of questions for their counselor regarding graduation requirements, course registration for their senior year, and post-graduation planning. Learn more here.
Senior Specific Information
Cap and Gown pictures from Prestige are Thursday, February 15. Cap and gowns are provided by Lifetouch. This picture opportunity is optional. Seniors must sign-up before the event. More information here.
The January 2024 Scholarship Bulletin is live. Take special note of the People Helping People Scholarship through the State Employees Credit Union. Applications are due Thursday, February 15.
The new FAFSA is open. The website is often overloaded with traffic. Please be patient and keep trying if you run into errors. Tomorrow, January 27, is North Carolina’s FAFSA Day. Many sites across the state will offer support to families completing the FAFSA. Learn more and view locations here. Access slides from our Financial Aid Night here. We are here to assist. To make an appointment with Ms. Waldrum, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 or your student can stop by Student Services.
Have no idea what you’re going to do after high school? Want to learn more about Wake Tech programs? Need help with the application process? Worried about paying for college? Schedule a meeting with Ms. Bright, our Wake Tech Career and College Access Coach. She’s on campus every Tuesday. Stop by Student Services to schedule an appointment with her.
If you're still on the fence regarding locking in a career choice or need assistance in researching and narrowing one down, please access our Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net.
Senior Recognition Ads for the Yearbook are due no later than January 31, 2024. Contact Mr. Schweickert at jschweickert@wcpss.net with questions.
Upcoming Events
February 2 – Report Cards Distributed, Midyear Graduation Ceremony, 9:00am
February 15 – Senior Cap & Gown Pictures, Spring Semester Meet the Teacher Event (5:30pm), Open House/Curriculum Fair (6:30pm)
February 27 – ACT for all 11th Grade students, Sophomore Round-Up for all 10th grade students
March 21 – College & Career Planning Night (5:30pm) - We highly encourage 9th - 11th graders and families to attend. This event will provide information and guest speakers to help with planning and exploring the 3E's - will you be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled after high school graduation? Agenda and guest speakers will be shared soon.
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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HVAC Issues
Posted by Scott Lyons on 1/25/2024 4:15:00 PMHeritage High School Families,
Our school’s HVAC system is currently undergoing planned repairs. The unseasonably warm temperatures and humidity caused some portions of the building to become warmer than preferred today. WCPSS Maintenance and Operations are working diligently to repair the system, but we know that the repair will be completed in the coming weeks.
We recognize that conditions are not ideal and want our families to have advanced notice when preparing for Friday’s school day. We will continue to monitor temperatures throughout the building tomorrow but encourage parents to help students dress accordingly.
We apologize for the inconvenience this situation may cause.
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Warm regards,
Scott Lyons
Principal
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