Hello Huskies,

 

Monday, September 25 is a teacher workday, so there is no school for students.

 

The process to enroll in Driver’s Education classes has changed.  Learn more about the changes and how to enroll here.

 

The eighth annual HBCU Experience College Fair will be held TOMORROW, September 23, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, at the IBM RTP Education Center.  View more information and how to register here.

 

The Wake County College Fair, sponsored by CACRAO (Carolinas Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers), will be on Sunday, September 24, 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the McKimmon Center at NC State.  Colleges and Universities from all over the southeastern United States will be in attendance.  View more information and how to register here.

 

If your 9^th-11^th grade student registered to take the PSAT on October 10, they will have a PSAT pre-administration session on Tuesday, September 26.  Teachers have a list of students that registered.  Students MUST bring their WCPSS issued laptop.

 

Heritage High School is offering the S.O.S. Signs of Suicide Prevention Program to all 9th graders who are currently enrolled in Healthful Living and a "refresher course" to all 12th graders who are currently enrolled in English 4/AP English Literature starting Thursday, October 13 and running through November. If you do NOT wish your child to participate in the S.O.S. program in school, please contact your child’s Healthful Living or English teacher by Monday, October 2. If we do not hear back from you, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.

 

If your 9^th-11^th grade student missed picture day on Sept. 8, we will have make-ups/retakes on Tuesday, October 16.

 

HHS Career Development Services website for students has moved. You can find it HERE. From the HHS website, click students then "Career Development." Stay tuned for the "Announcements" section on the home page which will be updated frequently. For more information, contact Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net

 

Senior Specific Information

 

Seniors who were absent for the makeup portraits on September 8 should contact Prestige Portraits and schedule a portrait session prior to December 8.  Any photos taken after this date aren’t guaranteed a spot in the yearbook.  Contact Prestige at (800) 343-5735 or online here.

 

Access the September Scholarship bulletin here.  Many scholarships have early October deadlines.

 

Senior Conferences are well underway.  Seniors are encouraged to bring their completed senior info sheets and updated resumes to their meetings.  All of our seniors will receive individual planning time with their counselor to accomplish necessary tasks for post high school transition.  Seniors do not need to sign up for a meeting.  Counselors work with teachers to coordinate meeting time during class.

 

Information From HHS PTSA

 

Two weeks left to win gift cards to Strike and Barrel, Lily Mae's, Sheetz, Gatehouse Tavern, Stewarts Bistro, and Polar Ice House! Become a HHS PTSA Member to be entered. Thanks for your continued support of HHS PTSA!  Store (boosterhub.com)

 

PTSA has created social media sites on Instagram (@heritage_hs_ptsa) and Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/groups/576911229033292/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF).  Please join to see some of the exciting things going on at Heritage High School.

 

If you own a business or know the owner of a business or organization that wants to support Heritage High School, please see the PTSA Sponsorships available HERE.

 

Parent Specific Information From Our Career Development Coordinator

 

HHS Parents: Do you have a business or work for a company that hires high school graduates? Join our Career, College & Military fair for seniors on October 10th. Register HERE to attend. For more information, contact Dawn Beaster at dbeaster@wcpss.net.

 

Looking to support our students in a unique way? Check out our HHS Business Alliance Committee. Click HERE for more information and/or to become a member. For more information, contact Dawn Beaster, Career Development Coordinator at dbeaster@wcpss.net or 919.570.5600 ext. 20654

 

We are looking for volunteers for a WCPSS event, Great Xplorations at NCSU McKimmon Center on Nov. 30th. Volunteers are needed for our networking session with students. You would greet students and listen to their elevator pitch and give feedback in a small group setting. Network with other adults while you are there! For more information and/or to register to be a volunteer, click HERE.

 

Warm regards,

Scott Lyons

Principal