Good afternoon, Husky Families!

 

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

The NC Department of Public Instruction has partnered with Sandy Hook Promise to provide an anonymous safety tip line application to support statewide school safety initiatives and infrastructure.  All students will be trained on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System on Wednesday, November 6th.  More information can be found here.

 

Report cards will be distributed to students on Friday, Nov. 8.  

 

Partner with us for a strong second quarter by scheduling a virtual conference with your student’s teacher(s) on Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-7pm.  Call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 to make an appointment.

 

For the Junior Roundup Fair on Nov. 13, the Business Alliance needs one more volunteer to help employers with set up and breakdown from 8:00-10:10am AND two cases of bottled water. Sign up here.

 

PTSA News:  PTSA September-October Newsletter.pdf

Spirit Fundraising Reminder:  We have a Honey Baked Ham link - Use this link to purchase a Honey Baked Ham gift card that can be used on any of your orders and 20% will be donated back to support HHS.

Important Notice for students enrolled in AP courses this fall semester: 

It is an expectation that all students enrolled in AP courses will take the AP exam for that course in May 2025.  The College Board assesses an unused test fee of $40 for AP exams not taken.  If families know the student will not be taking the AP exam in May 2025, the parent/guardian must contact Ms. Weaver via email (lweaver2@wcpss.net) by Tuesday, Nov. 12, to avoid the $40 fee.  AP exam dates can be found here.  Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the College Board is not permitted under any circumstances. 

Important District Notice for students enrolled in Biology or Honors Biology this year: 

Impact of Delay in Scores for Biology I EOCs on Calculating Final Grades.docx

Sophomore Specific Information - Link to Sophomore Page

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) school nomination forms are due Monday, Nov. 4 by 2:30pm.  Those interested should apply via this nomination form.   Students need to submit the school's nomination form, and a team will review and select a school representative for the HOBY Conference in June 2025. 

The PreACT will be administered to all current 10th grade students on Wednesday, Nov.13, at 7:25 am. Students do not have to pre-register. Please contact Ms. Rupert at krupert@wcpss.net if you have questions or concerns. Learn more about the PreACT here.

 

There is a new state law (pages 14-15) that requires current Sophomores [and beyond] to complete a career development plan. A completed career development plan is required for grade level promotion by the end of the year. Career Development Plan Info

 

 

Senior Specific Information -  Link to Senior Page

Pick your pose for the yearbook by December 6th.  More information can be found here.

The Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night will be a video presentation from Ms. Waldrum.  The video will be posted to the Senior Page, Financial Aid Page, and sent via Remind by Tuesday, Nov. 5.  It is highly recommended to schedule an appointment with Ms. Waldrum for all financial aid questions.  Call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712.  She is on campus every Tuesday.

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

Mid-Year Graduates & Families - Our mid-year graduate virtual meeting is Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30pm.  Ms. Weaver will send the Google Meet Link out via email, Remind, and Talking Points.  The meeting will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend.

 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal