Haverhill High School
Newsletter
October 21-25, 2024
For all district related events please visit the District Calendar!
Counseling Connection (updated regularly!) Counseling Connection!
For Sports related events please visit the Haverhill Hillies Calendar!
For any district related events please visit our Haverhill Public Schools Facebook Page
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
SPIRIT WEEK!!!
Wed, Oct 23 – HHS Half Day – Senior PEP RALLY & DRONE CLASS PICTURE during last block
- A – Block 1 7:25 – 8:07 am. (Attendance & Announcements)
- D – Block 2 8:12 – 8:54 am.
- E – Block 3 8:59 – 9:41 am.
- B – Block 4 9:46 – 10:25 am.
Wed, Oct 23 – Drug Story Theater’s “Back to Life” performance HHS Auditorium, 6-8 pm (see flyer below)
Thu, Oct. 24 – PSAT Testing at HHS – Reverse half day schedule!
Students not taking the PSATs report to school at 10:30 am. Students with Lunch 1 will report to the Cafeteria for a Grab & Go lunch while the remaining students report to their C block class. More specific information will follow for those students who will be participating in the exam.
Students not taking PSATs report to school at 10:30AM
- C 10:14AM – 12:14PM
- G 12:19AM – 1:09PM
- F 1:15PM – 2:05PM
Thu, Oct 24 – 5:30pm – 6:30pm- Early College Information Night! HHS Library (see flyer below)
Thu, Oct 24 – 7-9PM FALL FEST! – (more information to follow)
Fa
ll Fest is presented by the Student Council!!! This year it will feature: live entertainment, obstacle courses, tug-o-war and an exciting new addition: a Dunk Tank featuring Mr. Downs, Mr. Harvey and Mr. Morrison!! The event takes place at the HHS track from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance, in the Cafeteria. These tickets include 3 free throws at the dunk tank or $7 if you pay at the door, with chances at the Dunk Tank costing $3 for 3 throws. Come join the fun!
Fri, Oct 25 – 7PM Homecoming FOOTBALL game! at Trinity Stadium, 155 Lincoln Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830
Wed, Oct 30 – 6-7:30PM – National Honor Society & Foreign Language National Honor Society Induction – HHS Auditorium
Fri, Nov 1 – HHS CORN MAZE – Kimball Farms, 6PM-8PM (see flyer below) NO Tickets sold at the farm, must pre-purchase.
Sat, Nov 2 – HOMECOMING DANCE 6-9PM HHS (See flyer below!) Tickets can be purchased with cash in room 205, M23, M11 or 208.No tickets will be available at the door. Last day to buy tickets is October 25th.
Tue, Nov 5 – NO SCHOOL! Election Day!
Mon, Nov 18 – Winter Sports Participation Packet and Copy of Physical – DUE DATE visit Registration for more information
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.
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.
HHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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!
Early College Information Night @ Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:30pm – 6:30pm- HHS Library.
This event is geared towards our 10th grade families but is open to any family that would like to learn more about our program and the sign up process.
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 Haverhill High.
Students can earn up to 30 college credits for FREE!
A must-see!! October 23, 2004 @ HHS Auditorium, 6-8 pm. Drug Story Theater and the City of Haverhill are proud to present a unique and impactful theatrical performance, “Back to Life” in observance of Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. This performance is designed to engage students, parents, and community members in a candid conversation about the dangers of drug use. Through a compelling narrative and a subsequent talkback session, we aim to shed light on the often-underestimated risks of experimenting with drugs. The performance is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts DPH. The H.O.P.E. task force is a collaboration of community representatives from various sectors including government, education, safety, health and recreation.
FLYERS
CTE UPDATES
HHS Career Technical Education students in the Healthcare Occupations program learned about Hospice care from Tina Hardy of High Pointe Hospice House which is located in Haverhill. Healthcare Occupations Juniors and Sophomores heard stories of the supportive and caring jobs hospice houses can offer. They also learned how the physical environment of the hospice house can offer peace of mind and opportunities for those experiencing end of life care. The beautiful surroundings, inside and outside, are available for friends and family to be with their loved ones. Students learned about volunteer opportunities through job shadow days and internships as well as how hospice care can be a valuable, fulfilling career. For more information about CTE work-based learning opportunities, contact Lisa Hunt, lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.
CLASS 2025
Class of 2025 Yearbooks:
Purchasing a Yearbook:
Link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/jobsearch/displayHome/?clearSession
Code: 6716
Uploading Senior Portraits:
Link: hjeshare.com/eshare
Code: hillies25
Select Portrait
Portraits are due NOVEMBER 1
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)
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.
BACKPACK 68
BACKPACK 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
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