Good afternoon, Husky Families!

This coming week marks the interim period of the first quarter.  Be sure to monitor your student's grades and attendance progress in PowerSchool.  If you need access to PowerSchool, please go here for the application and next steps for access.

 

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

Counselor News:  Heritage High School is offering the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program to all 9th grade students enrolled in Healthful Living and a refresher course to 12th graders in English during October.  If you do NOT want your student to participate, please notify their Healthful Living (9th) or English (12th) teacher by:   

                9th Grade: Monday, Sept. 30                      12th Grade: Monday, Oct. 14

If we don't hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate. For any questions, please contact your student's school counselor.

Local College Fairs THIS WEEKEND:

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

Sunday, 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.

 

Picture Makeup: If your 9th-11th grade student missed picture day last week, we will have make-ups/retakes on Wednesday, October 16th.

PTSA Information - Heritage High School community we need your help!  Our PTSA Facebook page currently has only 400 members, many of whom are alumni. We need your help to spread the word and encourage more people to join! Please take a moment to share this post and help us grow. Stay updated on all the latest happenings and important information at Heritage High by joining and sharing our Facebook page.  At the last meeting, it was reported that we have only 27 one-year parent memberships, and we have 1,800 students! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Even if you don’t have time to attend meetings or volunteer, please consider joining the PTSA to support the parents who can.  Thank you for helping us grow our community!

 

Please help us make our HHS staff feel hauntingly happy with treats for their meeting on October 7. Below is a list of items we need to ensure our teachers are celebrated and fueled for a productive meeting. All items should be received in the HHS office by the morning of 10/7 labeled for HHS PTSA. Sign Up Here.  No time to shop? Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Donate here.

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

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

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! 

Senior Specific Information

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

Counselors are continuing Senior Meetings for two more weeks.  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