High School
Newsletter
November 18-22, 2024
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HHS CLUBS 2024-2025
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, Nov 18 – Winter Sports Participation Packet and Copy of Physical – DUE DATE visit Registration for more information
Mon, Nov 18 – There will be a meeting after school in room 218 for all interested in joining the wrestling team for this upcoming season.
Wed, Nov 20 – Picture Retakes (8:30-9:30AM) this is only for students who have ordered photos, and want a retake.
Thu, Nov 21 – There will be a meeting for all students interested in participating in gymnastics this winter on Thursday, November 21 in the gym lobby.
Fri, Nov. 22 – Last day for SENIORS to upload their own portraits for the yearbook!
If you had one taken during picture day, that picture will be used if we don’t get your upload on time.
Tue, Nov. 26 – Dodgeball Tournament! 3PM in HHS Gymnasium; $5pp or $50 per team – Sign up/pay Room 205 by 11/22
Tue, Nov. 26 – Planning and Financial Aid for Seniors! 6-7PM HHS Auditorium
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.
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Calling Junior & Senior Parents/Guardians: Information on financial aid, although necessary, can be a boring topic. Our School Counseling Department at HHS would like to put a spin on it this year and host Kevin Fudge who is a representative of MEFA. He is an entertaining presenter and provides the ins and outs of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). He will be presenting to interested families on Tuesday, November 26th from 6-7pm at High School in the auditorium. FAFSA opens on December 1st. Please join us! If you will be attending and require translation services please contact: megan.arivella@haverhill-ps.org
Check out all of the happenings in our School Counseling Department in the new Counseling Newsletter!
SENIORS – make sure you listen to the announcements (or check your Google Classroom) for upcoming college visits!
This is a great opportunity to get a face to face with the local college reps!
Check out the new November Counseling Newsletter!
SAVE THE DATE: GRADUATION for CLASS of 2025 will take place on June 6, 2025 at 5:45PM at the Trinity Stadium in Haverhill!
HHS College Application Transcript Request Form
- You must submit one form for each school
- Fill out this form completely and submit at least 2 weeks prior to the application deadline.
HEALTH SCREENINGS - 10th Grade students
MESSAGE FROM THE NURSING STAFF
The nurse’s office will be completing health screenings during the week of December 2nd on all 10th grade students per MA regulations. Screenings include height, weight, hearing, vision, and scoliosis. The scoliosis screening requires assessment of the student’s spine, so we suggest for comfort, wearing a sports bra or tank top underneath regular clothing. Please make sure your student (s) bring their eye glasses to the screening if they are prescribed them already. If you would like to opt out of these screenings for your student, or have questions, please email hhsnurses@haverhill-ps.org prior to December 1st.
FLYERS
Duck. Dodge. Dominate — Dodgeball is back! The Class of 2027 Dodgeball Tournament will be Tuesday, November 26 at 3pm in the gym. Register your team today! Student and teacher teams welcome, registration is $50 per team / $5 pp. Registration sheets can be picked up in room 205. Registration closes Friday, November 22.
Haverhill Public Schools is hosting a district wide food and hygiene drive to collect essential items.
Hillies Shop SALE!! LIMTED SIZES LEFT!
Nov 4-26, 2024
ATTENTION SENIORS! The Class of 2025 is selling class hoodies for $35 each until Monday, December 2! Please support your class. The more money we raise, the cheaper your Prom tickets will be! Cash or check must be delivered to M11 by Monday, December 2, 2024! If we do not receive payment by that date, your order will be CANCELLED!!
Need to start your holiday shopping? Looking for a reason to treat yourself? The Class of 2027 is running a Cherrydale fundraiser through November 15th. Browse their large selection of unique goods and gifts. A portion of every sale goes to the Class of 2027 to help offset the cost of Social, Prom, and more!
Volunteer for 15 hours and we will pay you up to $500 to the activity of your choosing (this does not include Driver’s Ed)
MCJROTC UPDATES
You should be extremely proud of your Marine Corps JROTC Cadets. In the last 10 days they have completed the following tasks:
- Nov 2 – 38 cadets competed in the Devil Dog challenge in Salem, MA;
- Nov 3 – Color Guard Ceremony at the Performance Arts Center in Plaistow, NH and Color Guard in Swampscott, MA for Captain JJ Harris, who was the first Female Combat Pilot to get killed in Combat;
- Nov 7 – Color Guard for the Rotary Club in Haverhill. All Cadets participated in the Marine Corps Birthday Cake cutting Ceremony and Honor the troops Dinner Color Guard in Andover, MA;
- Nov 10 – Honor the Troops 5k in which 41 Cadets Participated and Veterans Day Color Guard in Lowell, MA;
- Nov 11 – Participated in the Haverhill Veterans Day Parade in which 80 Cadets Marched and the Commanding Officer Captain Alcivar earned the 3rd highest Award a Cadet can receive the American Legion Scholastic Medal and also a $500 American Legion Scholorship.
Thank you all for the continued support of our program.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLASS FIELD TRIP
On 11/8 two Criminal Justice classes visited Haverhill District Court and observed judicial proceedings. In conjunction with its units on courts, students observed several cases that ranged from pre-trial, plea deals and arraignments and walked away with a better understanding of court procedures.
CAREER TRAINING EDUCATION
Career Technical Education Biomedical Science Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors as well as Healthcare Occupations Freshmen were fortunate to learn about the work being done by Vinfen. Vinfen transforms the lives of those living with autism, brain injuries, mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Students had a great time learning about the work they do and then experienced some of these challenges through interactive activities. Special thanks to Sydney Rives, Director of Services in the Brain Injury Division and Desiree Gallo, Nurse Manager for spending a large part of their day at HHS and to Rebecca Negreli, Internship and Career Development Manager for coordinating this opportunity for our students! For more information about CTE Work-Based Learning opportunities at Haverhill High School, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.
CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2025 Yearbooks:
Purchasing a Yearbook
Link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/jobsearch/displayHome/?clearSession
Code: 6716
Uploading Senior Memories:
Link: hjeshare.com/eshare
Code: hillies25
Select Candid
Hello Haverhill HS Graduates’ Community
CLICK HERE Yearbooks are for ALL Students!
CELEBRATE Your Graduate with a surprise Memory Page: Lowest Prices are NOW and Expire Soon! (Deadlines matter more this year. Thank you for doing this earlier! : ) CLICK HERE to order yours!
Thank you for supporting the Haverhill HS Yearbook!
This is going to be a GREAT book!
No late portraits are accepted. If you do not upload a photo, your SchoolBrains photo will be used.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Aiello (205) or Ms. Sabella (203)
BACK PACK 68
Due to poverty levels in Haverhill, all students receive free breakfast and lunch at school.
But there are 68 hours between lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday when many students go hungry.
If you are in a position to help the school community please reach out to Maureen Simmons!
Together we will make a difference towards food insecurity.
Thank you so much to all the community members who gave so much last year! It takes a village!
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
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