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Friday Message 11/22/24 From Mr. Morrison

Good Afternoon Holly Springs High School Families, this is your principal Rob Morrison with our weekly message.  
 
NEW THIS MESSAGE
SENIORS - Choose your yearbook portrait by 12/31/24!
  • Go to https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/321714 and select the Senior Gallery
  • Gain access to the images by using your name and student ID number
  • Once you gain access, click on the "Yearbook Photo" tab at the top
  • Carefully read the instructions on what picture is acceptable for the yearbook (yearbook photo MUST be vertical, colored (no black and white shots), tux/drape photo with "moonlight" background)
  • Choose your yearbook picture NO LATER than 12/31/24!
Important Financial Aid Information for Senior Families:
  • 2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Open to All Seniors During Beta Testing
  • Access has been expanded to the 2025-26 FAFSA form to everyone during the current beta testing period.
  • You can submit your actual 2025-26 FAFSA form today!
  • If you need support, please feel free to reach out to our Financial Aid advisor, Tori Sharpe. Her email is vsharpe@wcpss.net
Thursday, February 6: Open House 5:30-6:30 Free Flowing Event, then Curriculum Night 6:30-8:00.  
 
There will be a men's golf interest meeting on Monday December 16th A-lunch in room 2608. Contact coach Britt at BBritt@wcpss.net with questions.
The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to bring Winterfest 2024 back to life on December 13th and 14th. This event has turned into a major event in our community, and the chamber is asking for dedicated volunteers to help pull it off.
THIS LINK will provide you the signup for volunteering. We are kindly asking you to share this volunteer opportunity with your friends, students, and or athletes.
Aviation and Aerospace Youth Career Night December 5th. For ages 12-20. December 5th 6:30pm-8:15pm Aviation and Aerospace Youth Career Night on Zoom. FREE, come meet professionals working in aerospace and aviation career fields! Here is the registration link: https://bit.ly/AviationAerospaceYouthExploring Contact Regina Johnson at 984-489-0688 or regina.johnson@scouting.org with questions.



THE BELOW HAVE BEEN IN PAST MESSAGES
Our 1st Semester Final Exam Schedule can be found HERE.
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.
  • We know your plate is full so you don't have to DO anything, other than JOIN!
  • We will spend your money wisely showing gratitude to teachers, staff and students! 
  • Join the PTSA today and be the reason our school has even more to be thankful for this year! 
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"
Congratulations to our winners and to all who submitted entries this year for sharing their outstanding artistic talents and creativity! All winning entries are advancing to the Wake County PTA level competition. Good luck to all!
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. 
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.
Buy Now option also available!
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
Need a Math tutor? The Math Honor Society is here to help students in any math course (Including Chemistry and Physics)! Please use this link to be paired with a tutor. After filling out the form, you must check your student email to correspond with your tutor upon getting paired. It is up to the student to contact their tutor and schedule a time and teacher’s room to meet in. Parents may also use this form to sign up their students for tutoring. This is great if you need consistent tutoring, or if you just want to be able to contact a tutor for some help! Please email hgmarlowe@students.wcpss.net or gnbartels@students.wcpss.net if you have any questions or concerns.
Upcoming Events
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