HHS Newsletter March 11-15, 2024
Haverhill High School
Newsletter March 11-15, 2024
Thu Mar 12, 2024 – 3X3 Basketball Tournament; 3PM in the gym. $5/door – sign up in room 218
Wed Mar 13, 2024 – Saint Patrick’s Day COFFEE HOUSE!! HHS Library 7-9PM
Thu Mar 14, 2024 – Site Council Meeting 5PM at HHS (contact Principal Downs for more information)
Thu Mar 14, 2024 – HPS School Committee Meeting 7PM at City Hall
Wed Mar 20, 2024 – Early Release at 10:25AM for most students
Wed Mar 20, 2024 – AP STATS Mock Exam 1030AM-2PM
Thu Mar 28, 2024 – HPS School Committee Meeting at City Hall
Sat Mar 23, 2024 – AP STATS Mock Exam 8AM-12PM
Tue Mar 26, 2024 – MCAS ELA Session 1 (ALL grade 10 students)
Tue Mar 26, 2024 – LATE START for Grades 9, 11, 12 (unless you are in an AP Class or have been given other instructions) 10:40AM start time
Wed Mar 27, 2024 – MCAS ELA Session 2 (ALL grade 10 students)
Wed Mar 27, 2024 – LATE START for Grades 9, 11, 12 (unless you are in an AP Class or have been given other instructions) 10:40AM start time
Fri Mar 29, 2024 – NO SCHOOL – Good Friday
Thu Apr 4, 2024 – Sophomore Parent/Guardian Information Night
Fri Apr 5, 2024 – Seussical the Musical at HHS Auditorium at 7PM
Sat Apr 6, 2024 – Seussical the Musical at HHS Auditorium at 2PM & 7PMPM
Sat Apr 6, 2024 – HEF Trivia Night at 6PM at AmVets
Get involved in CLUBS!!
Check out the latest edition of the Brown and Gold.
Our own student run newspaper
Check out what our seniors are planning after Haverhill High School!
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The School Counseling department will hold Sophomore Parent/Guardian Night on Thursday, April 4th in the library starting at 6pm.
***Parents/guardians please join us to learn about graduation requirements, student opportunities, and more***
We are running a children’s book drive this month in the hopes of distributing children’s books to various places in the community (daycares, shelters, etc..) in the hopes of increasing a love of reading.
Staff can drop off any books in Ms. Aloisi’s classroom (M23), families interested in donating, similar to the coat drive, a box will be placed in the vestibule of the school for the community to drop off children’s books.
Thank you for all of your help in bringing books into our community!
STUDENT SHOUTOUTS!
Our Marine Corps JROTC PT and Marksmanship competed March 2 & 3rd in New Jersey against 20 of the best PT and Marksmanship teams in the country. Our girls team finished in 3rd place with Cadets Ramirez, Medina, Almeida and Castro finished in the top 15 Individual females in the Country. Our boys team finished in 4th place with Cadets Monteiro and Fonseca also finished in the top 15 Individual Males in the Country. Thank you for all of the support. We are still waiting on the results for the Marksmanship team I will pass that word when I get it.
Class of 2025
The National Association for College Admission Counseling is pleased to invite you to the 2024 NACAC National College Fair-Boston, which will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
This year the Fair will be held on the following dates:
Thursday, May 2 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
What you’ll see:
- Over 375 diverse colleges and universities offering a wide variety of educational options
- Financial Aid Presentations both days for students and parents
- College Advising Center that offers students and parents a variety of counseling services
- relating to college admission and financial aid
- REGISTRATION:
Each student should be REGISTERED in advance by using the link or QR code below.
https://www.nacacattend.org/24Boston
Featured Scholarship: Haverhill Exchange Club Scholarships (4 total)
Criteria: The Haverhill Exchange Club and Pentucket Bank have teamed up to award $20,000 in scholarships to local high school students! There are 4 scholarships:
- Ace Award: student who is successful in the face of adversity ($3,000)
- Youth of the Year: outstanding individual who excels in leadership and academics ($3,000)
- Book of Golden Deeds: selfless acts of kindness and community impact ($3,000)
- Young Citizenship: students who are honest, hardworking, helpful and fair (multiple awards/$1,000)
Deadline to Apply: March 24, 2024
The guidance department is hosting scholarship workshops throughout the school day for who would like assistance applying for scholarships. The HHS Scholarship
Portal Deadline is March 22nd Sign up here
COLLEGE/CAREER of the week
COLLEGE OF THE WEEK
Merrimac
k College
Location: North Andover, MA
Website: merrimack.edu
Mascot: Warriors
Enrollment: 4,229 Undergraduate
Merrimack prepares students to build the skills and knowledge today’s employers want. Whether it be business, health sciences, education, science, technology or liberal arts, Merrimack programs offer a tailored experience that aligns with student’s personal and professional goals, enriched by its Catholic Augustinian heritage.
60+ organizations 96% Career Outcomes rate Division 1 Athletics 99% of students receive grants or scholarships recognized across the country for excellence and value
Average GPA: 3.0-3.5 (Nursing 3.7)
Average SAT Score: Merrimack does not use test scores in their application review process. Merrimack will look closely at your transcript, GPA and other application documents to evaluate your academic performance and fit.
Standardized tests scores will not be required for students applying for nursing for the fall of 2024.
What is Needed to Apply:
- CommonApp
- Official high school transcript
- One letter of recommendation
- Application fee: free on Common App
Take a virtual tour of Merrimack by visiting, https://admission.merrimack.edu/portal/virtual-visit
HEF Trivia Night
HEF Trivia is Back!
A long time ago, before Covid changed the game, Haverhill Education Foundation hosted the most epicly awesome trivia night Haverhill had ever seen! Were you there? If not, you’re in luck! This April 6, 2024 at 6PM at the Amvets Post 147, you’ll have another chance to flex your big bad brain muscles, win some great prizes, and help raise money for a good cause! Start recruiting your smartest friends and keep checking back for details on how to register in the coming weeks!
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
After School Tutoring!
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30PM to 4PM
Room M11
Late bus available at 4PM. All are welcome to stay for extra help.
Late Bus information:
Your student will need a bus pass from a teacher, coach, or club advisor in order to be able to access the late bus.
The bus picks up at 4PM. Students are not allowed to stay in the building to roam the hallways, they must have a reason to be here, or they will be escorted out of the building. They will be able to wait in the cafeteria from the time they are finished until 4PM.
HHS – Late Bus routes/numbers
TECHNOLOGY QUICK LINKS:
SchoolBrains | Parent Portal Access
Gain access to the Haverhill Public Schools Community Portal, where you can look up your student’s information related to schedules, grades, attendance, and more.
Step 1 – Contact Your School – Contact your child(ren)’s schools and make sure your email address and other relevant contact information is up to date. Without this, you will not be able to receive a Portal Account.
Step 2 – Check Your Email – You may already have a message from the SchoolBrains Portal Support with the link and initial login information in your email. It may be in Junk/SPAM, so check there just in case! – The email will be from schoolbrains@haverhill-ps.org with the subject “SchoolBrains Community Portal Account.”
Step 3 – Login and Access! – You can find the Portal website link from the welcome email, as well as on the HPS LaunchPad at home.haverhill-ps.org underneath “Admin/Community Links.”
Troubleshooting – If you did not receive an automated email, simply contact Portal Support by emailing portalsupport@haverhill-ps.org from the email address you have on file with the school.
Please also include the following in the email:
- Your Full Name
- The Full name of your child(ren)
- Your Full email address
- Your child(ren)’s Grade Level(s) and School(s)
- Detailed explanation of issue
