Please sign up to bring snacks for the French club! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044BACAA2BA2FB6-52463731-whos 

This Thanksgiving, let’s dish out some gratitude! Joining the PTSA isn’t just a membership—it’s your recipe for giving back to our amazing school community. Together, we can serve up resources, opportunities, and support for our students and staff all year long.

 

 

The HSHS PTSA is proud to announce our school-wide winners for this year’s National PTA Reflections Art Contest! 🎨🎨

⭐️Overall HSHS School winner across all categories: Matthew Rundle, 11th Grade (photography) for  "The Light Within"

⭐️Top Literature winners: Emma Brush, 12th Grade "The Perfect Dress" Gabrielle Seck, 11th Grade "A Bittersweet Letter" and Alyssa Brewington, 12th Grade "The Imperfection of Medicine"

⭐️Top Visual Arts winners: Nicole LaMonica, 12th Grade "Reflections of Self" Riley Miller, 9th Grade "Embracing Imperfection" and Kyla Tingler, 9th Grade "I Don't Know"

 

 

Wake Tech will be visiting on Monday, November 18th in the Media Center during lunch to support SENIORS that would like to complete the application for admission.  

Please encourage your SENIOR to attend this session if they are interested in attending in the Fall. 

 

Student Services: Student IDs for grades 9-11 have been delivered to the school from Lifetouch.  If you had your fall pictures taken through Lifetouch, and would like your student ID, please stop by the Student Services office before school or during lunch.

 

 

Photos by Lifetouch are available and there's still time to view them! Simply click on the link below and follow the steps from our school's landing page. 

Link to photos:  https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/321714

If you have questions, you can contact Lifetouch at 877-791-1676 or email bwarea@lifetouch.com

GHTC Silent Auction - Bids open Nov. 18 at 9:00

Bid on tickets, events, gift cards, home services, and more.

 

 

The HSHS Senior Signs are in! If you ordered a sign, there are 4 pick-up opportunities at the High School during the coming weekends.  The scheduled times are Saturday November 16, 2 PM - 4 PM: & Sunday November 17, 2:30 PM to 4: 30 PM.

 

Have you considered studying abroad next summer? With CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), you can choose from 70+ programs in 35+ destinations around the world. CIEE offers significant scholarships to support program costs. Choose a course in Language Immersion, STEM, Social Change, Arts, or Business while earning college credit, community service hours, hands-on experience in your field, cross-cultural communication skills and independence. 

 Sample programs: 

CIEE will be visiting classes at Holly Springs High School on Friday 11/15. Prepare questions about the application and your favorite programs! 

 

 

Support the Holly Springs High School Band Program by purchasing beautiful holiday poinsettias! Your purchase helps our talented students raise funds for new equipment, uniforms and travel expenses.  These festive plants are perfect for decorating your home or gifting during the holiday season.

 

Information:

●Poinsettias will be 6.5”, red or white, wrapped with foil, $14 each

● Fundraiser Dates: 11/1 – 11/14

● Order and pay online through the QR code on the attached flyer or at the following link: https://poinsettias-31349.cheddarup.com

● Poinsettias will be delivered to HSHS on 12/3 and will be ready for pick up that evening between 5-7pm. 

 

Thank you for your support!  If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Keyser at hshsbandfundraising@gmail.com

 

Hawk After School Tutoring  HSHS Parents/Students. If you need additional tutoring and support for your studies, please join me on Wednesdays after school from 2:30pm- 4pm in the Media Center. Our first scheduled Study Hall will begin on October 23, 2024. We will have tutors on hand to assist as needed in areas such as math, science, and foreign languages. We encourage those that may be falling behind with completing assignments or need a quiet place to work, to join us. Please ensure that you bring your own charged device/laptop and resources to each session. All participating students will need to secure their own form of transportation. We will not be responsible for any transportation concerns. 

 

Tutors please use the same form below to sign up. Make sure you identify your specialty areas that you are willing to tutor.

 

If you plan to attend:  Please communicate using this Form no later than the end of the school day, Tuesday of each week. This information will help us provide the correct tutors available to assist students with their academic concerns.

 

Students Interested in Advanced Manufacturing. Students interested in advanced manufacturing and apprenticeships/career opportunities after high school are invited to go on a tour of the Schunk advanced manufacturing facility on 12/2/2024. This trip will be during the school day. Contact Dr. Britt BBritt@wcpss.net if you are interested and to get the field trip paperwork.

Wacky Socks Fundraiser: a great gift for the holidays!  Help GHTC fundraise for our theatre and provide clothing items to Western Carolina relief efforts! fundsnow.org/s/Ljni

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 23 to Thursday, January 2, 2025: No School, Holiday Break

Friday, January 3, 2025: Normal School Day