Haverhill High School
Newsletter
May 12-16, 2025
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HHS CLUBS 2024-2025
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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
Week of May 12 – AP EXAMS
May 15, 2025 – Annual Citywide Arts Show Opening! 4-7PM Haverhill High School
May 15, 2025 – Early College Graduation Ceremony – 5pm @Northern Essex Community College
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Glee Club “Stealing Dusk” 7pm @HHS Auditorium
May 19, 2025 – Civics Showcase – 5:30pm @Haverhill City Hall
Tue, May 20 – MCAS – Math (10th Grade only)
- Early release for 9th & 11th Graders
- Block B 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block C 8:53 – 10:15 am
Tue, May 20 – Senior Class Trip – Red Sox v NY Mets meet at 4:30pm at HHS (no more tickets available)
Wed, May 21 – MCAS – Math (10th Grade only)
- Early release for 9th & 11th Graders
- Block A 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block D 8:53 – 10:15 am
Thu, May 22 – Night of Stars 6pm – HHS Auditorium (by invitation only)
Fri, May 23 – Early Release for ALL students
- Block E 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block B 8:53 – 10:15 am
Mon, May 26 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Wed, May 28, 2025 – Last day of classes for Seniors Class of 2025! (students who have not completed their graduation requirements will continue to attend class)
Wed, May 28, 2025 – Express Senior Sign Out – 10:14am-12:14pm ONLY! @HHS Courtyard
Wed, May 28, 2025 – Senior Prom 6pm-10pm, Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, NH – Ticket sales have closed for this event.
Thu, May 29, 2025 – Chapel Practice (ALL Graduating Seniors) – 8:30am @HHS Auditorium
Thu, May 29, 2025 – R. Elaine Croston Poetry Reading Contest – 10:30am @HHS Auditorium
Thu, May 29, 2025 – Senior Sign Out & Cap/Gown pick up – HHS Courtyard/GYM
Fri, May 30 – 1/2 day for HHS 9, 10, & 11 grade students ONLY
- Block F 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block G 8:53 – 10:15 am
Fri, May 30 – Senior Chapel – HHS Auditorium (Students/staff only)
Fri, May 30, 2025 – Junior Social, Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA – Ticket sales have closed for this event.
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 – CTE Celebrations 6pm @HHS Auditorium
Wed, Jun 4 – MCAS – Biology (9th Graders)
- Early release for 10th & 11th Graders
- Block B 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block D 8:53 – 10:15 am
Thu, Jun 5 – MCAS – Biology (9th Graders)
- Early release for 10th & 11th Graders
- Block F 7:25 – 8:48 am (Attendance & Announcements)
- Block G 8:53 – 10:15 am
Thu, Jun 5, 2025 – Graduation Practice & BBQ 1030am at the Stadium
Thu, Jun 5, 2025 – Senior Farewell Night – 6pm at the HHS Circle
Thu, Jun 6, 2025 – GRADUATION! – 6pm at the Stadium (each graduate will receive 10 tickets, if they need more there will be a form available closer to the date.)
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.
PRINCIPAL SHOUTOUT
Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
CONGRATULATIONS
(Pictured: Ryan Foran, Guidance Counselor; Nelly Garcia Santana, 12th Grade Assistant Principal; Olivia Dicker, Salutatorian; Michael Downs, HHS Principal; Tyler Joslin, Valedictorian; Julia Marshall, Guidance Counselor)
Class of 2025
Check out all of the plans our seniors have for next year!!
Military, Technical School, Community College, and 4 year Universities!
Seniors FINALS Schedule
Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23 – Senior Finals
- May 19th Block F and Block G
- May 20th Block B and Block C (MCAS)
- May 21st Block A and Block D (MCAS)
- May 22nd Block E
- May 23rd Make-Ups
FLYERS
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- OPEN MONDAYS
CTE UPDATES
HHS CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Sophomores visited Vicor, a leading, global power technology company. This was a great opportunity for students to experience manufacturing in the US! They heard from their Sr. Director Operations, VP Quality, VP Manufacturing, an Automation Engineer and a Manufacturing Engineer before receiving a tour of the factory. The day ended with lunch and a question & answer session. Thank you Vicor for welcoming our students and providing them with such an amazing learning opportunity.
On Thursday, May 1st, Mrs. Johnston’s Senior CTE Biomedical Innovations class formally presented their Capstone Projects at a Showcase held in the HHS Library. Families, mentors, teachers, and friends were all present to celebrate. The event marked the culmination of months of hard work, late nights, breakthrough ideas, and dedicated research. It was a day to celebrate not only the projects, but the people behind them. These students represent why Haverhill High is such a great place to learn and grow. Capstone projects represent more than just academic milestones—they are a demonstration of the knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking that each student has cultivated throughout their time here. These projects were diverse in scope, rich in insight, and often, deeply personal. The students took on real-world problems, wrestled with uncertainty and frustration, and pushed boundaries. They turned concepts into action, and got to share their journey—and solutions—with peers, mentors, family members, friends, and the broader community. We are so proud of our seniors! Below is a list of projects presented:
Tiah Tarabay- The Science of Deception: Polygraph Tests
- A research study examining the accuracy of the controversial truth test
Rachael Barman- Flowing with Danger: E.Coli Contamination In The Merrimack River
- A 12 week study of collecting samples from the Merrimack River and testing them for E.coli
Sophia Ciccariello- Behind the Scrubs: An Examination of What’s it’s like to be a Nurse and the Burnout They Sometimes Face
- A job shadow experience in a local community hospital
Cecilia Geyer- Calypso Sun Protection
- An informational app developed to inform teens about staying safe in the sun
Andrew Pruett- Seasonal Spread: An Exploration of the Dynamic Microbiome at Haverhill High School
- A survey of the changing nature of microorganisms through the seasons
Riley Bradish- Scanning the Future: The Power of Job Shadowing in Choosing a Career in Ultrasound Technology
- The Positive Effects of a Job Shadowing Experience in Ultrasound Technology
Jacob Staples- Game Changer: An Innovation in Lacrosse Helmet Safety
- An examination of a revolutionary helmet in protecting what matters
Arianna Ortega- Green Scaffolds: Harnessing Plant Structures for Organ Engineering
Vasiliki Gioldasis- Parabens in Your Palette: The Hidden Ingredient in Cosmetic Powders
- An analysis of the presence and effects of parabens in cosmetic powders
Katie Dalphin- Opening Doors to Discovery: Making Science Accessible to All
- A case study of one’s student’s journey to create equal access for all in science
On April 11, Career Technical Education seniors in the Information Technology pathway and the Computer Science & Web Development pathway participated in a virtual guest speaker event hosted by Recorded Future, a cyber security company based in Somerville, MA. Students had the opportunity to learn about current and growing trends in the area of Internet security; to discuss various post-secondary pathways leading to employment in the industry and to ask questions about the industry. A huge thank you to Raphaelle Charbit, Cassidy O’Hearn and Erin Silvestri for their efforts to connect our students to industry professionals.
