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Haverhill High School
Newsletter

March 31-April 4, 2025

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HHS CLUBS 2024-2025

PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2025-2026

Morning Announcements are now also available on your student’s Google Classroom!

Reminder of our attendance policy (Page 24 of the Student Handbook), if you arrive late, please check into the main office to make sure you are marked present for the day. If you have to leave before the end of the day, your parent/guardian must call to dismiss you, and that person must come in and sign you out in the main office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Mar 31 – End of Term 3 marks

Tue, Apr 1 – Start of Term 4

Sat, Apr 5 – HHS Parents Rowing Association TRIVIA NIGHT! (21+)

Fri-Sat, Apr 11 & 12, 2025 – Spring Musical – Cinderella!

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 – Hillie Heritage Night – Auditorium doors open at 5:30PM

Wed, May 28, 2025 – Senior Prom 6pm-10pm, Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, NH

Fri, May 30, 2025 – Junior Social, Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA – Ticket sales have closed for this event.

Late Bus information:

 (see late bus schedules/routes)

Students MUST have a late bus pass from a classroom teacher, club advisor, or coach to be able to take the late bus. If they don’t have a reason to stay, then make sure they find a way home straight after school.

After-School Chorus meets on Mondays from 2:15 to 3:15 in room A19. If you like to sing, please consider joining us at our next rehearsal. New and current chorus members are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Salvi in room A19.

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS

Students in all grades who are interested in a resume writing workshop for 30 minutes, please sign up in the Guidance office. A representative from the Merrimack Valley Youth Workforce Board will be visiting the Guidance conference room on Fridays in March and April from 10:15-11am for students who are looking to build a resume and would like assistance. First come, first served. Please choose one of the Friday dates from 10:15-11:00. There are 8 spots available for each Friday.

CTE UPDATES

Haverhill High School CVTE Sophomores in the Information Technology and Computer Science & Web Development programs had the opportunity to tour the Boston Dynamics lab in Waltham.  Students also toured their robot museum and had a demonstration of Spot!  Thank you Boston Dynamics for providing our students with this amazing learning opportunity.  For more information about HHS CTE work-based learning experiences, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.

Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Biomedical Science Freshmen had a fantastic time at MIT Koch Institute for Integrated Cancer Research on Thursday. They spoke with Dr. Jose Ortiz about his work in studying how maternal diets during pregnancy can lead to colon cancer later in life. He also discussed his daily roles and responsibilities and work schedule as well as his path into medical research. Being bilingual, Dr. Ortiz easily communicated in both English and Spanish. Students also performed a lab experiment to simulate new chemotherapy delivery methods and took a tour of research labs, where they saw the latest equipment and methods like flow cytometry as well as the scientific posters of each research lab. They also reviewed the basics of cancer and why it is so difficult to treat. Students also had a few minutes to explore the Broad Museum of Biomedical Science. It was a fun day full of learning in one of the greatest academic centers in our nation. Our students were very fortunate and we thank all the scientists at MIT for giving us a chance to view their work up close.

HHS CTE Biomedical Science Juniors had the opportunity to visit Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  They attended an information session to hear about the offerings at WPI and then toured the campus.  It was a great opportunity for students to see what it would be like to attend a 4-year private college.  For more information about CTE Work-Based Learning opportunities, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.

COUNSELOR CONNECTION

Counseling Connection Newsletter

Student Career Opportunities

  • April 29th at HHS– During all lunches, an event open to students! A Post Secondary Expo will be held offering students an opportunity to speak to college, trade school and local community representatives about future options!
  • Students in all grades who are interested in a resume writing workshop for 30 minutes, please sign up in the Guidance office. A representative from the Merrimack Valley Youth Workforce Board will be visiting the Guidance conference room on Fridays in March and April from 10:15-11am for students who are looking to build a resume and would like assistance. First come, first served. Please choose one of the Friday dates from 10:15-11:00. There are 8 sorts available for each Friday.

The Summit STEM Fellowship is a virtual summer program identifying top high school students passionate about STEM. Students learn from mentors from top institutions, including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, and are equipped with the skills and connections to excel in STEM. The fellowship is a flexible 10-15 hours/week commitment, allowing students to participate alongside other summer activities. Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. To learn more and apply, please visit the fellowship website: www.summitstemfellowship.org. For any questions, please email info@summitstemfellowship.org.

Course Selection 2025-2026

Schedules are not released until late in August. Students are expected to follow their schedule and if any specific changes need to be made, there will be a small window of opportunity available to students with certain circumstances. Selecting what they want to take now, is key to ensuring they get an appropriate schedule for next year, which in turn limits unnecessary disruptions to student schedules in the fall.

SOPHOMORE- CLASS OF 2027:

We have four College Visits planned for Grade 10 students during the school day. Any students interested need to complete the QR Code (on the Gr. 10 Google Classroom) and should see their School Counselor for a permission slip. These trips are free to students. Lunch and transportation will be provided.

  • April 8th – Southern New Hampshire University

JUNIOR- CLASS OF 2026:

  • We have four College Visits planned for Grade 11 students during the school day. Any students interested need to complete the QR Code (on the Gr. 11 Google Classroom) and should see their School Counselor for a permission slip. These trips are free to students. Lunch and transportation will be provided.

                April 8th – Southern New Hampshire University

  • Junior Check List – for those students and families who want to stay on track for college
  • Upcoming ACT Dates:
  • To view dates for local test sites (Not HHS) Sign up on www.act.org

SENIOR- CLASS OF 2025:

Are you a parent preparing for your child’s transition from high school to college? Join us for this invaluable resource designed to support both students and parents during this significant life change.

The Prevention Technology Transfer Center Presents: Equipping College Students: An Introduction to First Years Away from Home Register Here (click)

  • FAFSA is now open sooner than expected! For any senior who is applying to a 2 or 4-year school as well as any community college with free tuition through MassEducate https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/masseducate.asp you’ll need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Please see your counselor if you have any questions. The first step is to create an FSA ID (username and password), for the student and every parent listed on the FAFSA, this process takes 3-5 days.

Then you must complete the FAFSA online.

Here is a link to a helpful resource that lists the documents needed.

Complete this form only if the student:

Are ineligible or unable to complete the FAFSA; and

Are not present in the United States on a visa or immigration status within the meaning of 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(A-S); and

Attended 3 years of high school in Massachusetts; and

Earned a Massachusetts high school diploma or alternative (e.g., GED, HiSET)

Here are some upcoming sessions that you may wish to take part in:

Tuesday, March 25 6:30-7:30 OR Thursday April 10 12:00-1:00 (Virtual) Financial Aid Offers & The College Bill 2025 This webinar provides valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill. Live transcription will be available.  Register Here.

Monday, May 12 6:00-7:00 PM (Virtual) You’ve Placed the Deposit for College – Now What? About half of all full-time, college-going freshmen fail to graduate within 4 years, adding to both the time and cost of completing a degree. In this presentation, you will learn information and strategies to successfully navigate the transition from high school to college academically, socially, and financially in order to help keep you on track to graduate on time. Register Here.

SAT/ACT Dates

Completing the Common App

MassEducate provides free tuition and fees at the state’s community colleges for all eligible Massachusetts students.

MASSGrant Plus provides free tuition and fees at the state’s four-year universities for students whose families make up to $85,000 a year before taxes. Tuition and fees are reduced by up to half for students whose families earn between $85,000 and $100,000 a year before taxes.

Eligible, non-U.S. citizens can apply for state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).

Information about applying for financial aid, including links to information and one-on-one help, is available online.  

Loop Program: This is a grade 8 program. Students must be registered in the summer prior to attending. Students participate in Loop on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please see this schedule for non Loop days.

Early College:

What is Early College? The Early College Program is designed to allow high school students the opportunity to earn college credits through Northern Essex Community College while completing all requirements for their Haverhill High School Diploma. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 24 credits that are a part of the Mass Transfer Block. The Early College Program is FREE to Haverhill High School students and offers them the opportunity to enter college with up to a year or more of college coursework completed – saving time and money toward earning a 4-year college degree! This program is open to qualifying Junior & Senior year students.

All students who are interested in joining Early College for the 25/26 school year should register for the Reading & Writing Assessment through the Early College office (Room L04). The first round of assessments have been forwarded to NECC. If you are interested in still taking the Assessment please stop by our office.

As a reminder to parents, through your child’s NECC account, you have full access to Blackboard, a valuable tool for monitoring their academic progress.

MakeIT Haverhill hosts MassHire Career Services office hours on Tuesday and Fridays from 9am-12pm and 1PM – 4PM at their 301 Washington St facility. This service is available to both adults and youth 18-24. We’ve increased our target audience to also focus on different youth cohorts:

1. High school graduates, out of school (not enrolled in college) 18-24

2. 18-24 youth who have a GED / HiSet

3. 18-24 youth who have not graduated and do NOT have a GED / HiSet

In addition, MakeIT Haverhill has connected the Merrimack Valley Workforce Board with Haverhill High School Guidance to support youth currently in school via Connecting Activities programs coordinating resume/job search/email support. A second program YouthWorks is a summer/year-round employment program for in school/out of school young adults ages 14-25. Additional career “WIOA Training” is available for certain students based upon their socioeconomic grouping.

WORK PERMIT INFORMATION

Does your student need a work permit for a job in Massachusetts?

Here is the information: and the MA Work Permit Application

Students can get their workers permit issued (with fully completed application and proof of age) at Haverhill High School in any of their grade level offices before and/or after school or during lunches.

They can also get it issued at City Hall M-F 8AM-4PM.