Good afternoon, Husky Families!

We want to partner with you to support your student’s success.  Be sure to check your student's grades and attendance in PowerSchool weekly.  If you need access to PowerSchool, please go here for the application and next steps for access.

Here are this week’s announcements:

Driver’s Education Classes for the fall semester are full.  Registration for spring semester classes will open in January 2025.  We will share the exact day and time registration opens as soon as it’s available in December.

Orientation Sessions:  On Tuesday, September 10th, seniors, juniors, and sophomores had their grade level orientation with counselors and administration.  Important information regarding student success and student expectations was shared. 9th grade students had their orientation the previous week.

PSAT Registration for the October 8th test ends on Tuesday, September 17th. Taking the PSAT is encouraged for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.  Those who participate gain access to My College Quickstart, Khan Academy for SAT prep, and more.  Juniors are encouraged to take the test for National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholarship competitions.  By paying online here, students are registered.  Juniors with a weighted GPA of 4.375 test for free and have been contacted regarding next steps for their registration.  Fee waivers are available for juniors meeting eligibility criteria.  Students can get fee waivers from Student Services.  Due to CollegeBoard digital testing policies, registration ends September 17th. There are no extensions.

September 20 is a Teacher Workday.  There is no school for students. 

Upcoming Local College Fairs

September 21st: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair at Broughton High School, 9am-3pm.  Register online here.

September 22nd: Wake County College Fair at NCSU’s McKimmon’s Center, 1pm-4pm.  Students are strongly encouraged to pre-register via Strive-Scan here.  Over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance.

September 28th: 9th Annual HBCU College Fair and college planning workshops at Cary Academy, 10am-2pm. Registration is not required for the fair, but is required for the workshops.  More information and registration here.

Volunteers - Families and individuals who want to volunteer are encouraged to do so by Oct. 1. Review volunteer renewal details.

Water Donation - We welcome donations of 8-packs of bottled water.  This water will be kept in classrooms for emergency purposes and will be easily carried to another site should we need to evacuate.   Students can bring a donation directly to the teacher of their choice.  Teachers will work to share the resources so that all classrooms are covered.  Thank you for your assistance. 

9th Grade Specific Information

Dr. Tate began meeting with ninth grade students in small groups this week during 2^nd period.  These “Locker Chats” are a way for students to be introduced to their grade level counselor, talk about academic success in high school, and learn information regarding Heritage supports and resources.  These meetings will continue throughout September.

 Senior Specific Information

Voter Registration for seniors that will be 18 by November 5th begins on Monday, September 16th.  More information can be found here.  Voter registration will take place during homeroom.

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

Counselors are continuing Senior Meetings through the month of September.  Seniors are encouraged to bring their completed senior info sheet and updated resumes to their meetings.  100% 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.

Class of 2025 Parents:  Want to place an ad in the Yearbook for your Senior? Click here. 

 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal