Haverhill High School
Newsletter – October 16-20, 2023
Mon Oct 16, 2023 – 2nd College Essay Workshop in the HHS Library at 12:30PM
Mon Oct 16, 2023 – AP Gov’s City Council Forum 6PM-730PM HHS Auditorium
Mon Oct 16, 2023 – SEPAC Basic Rights Workshop 630PM HHS Library
Mon Oct 16, 2023 – Field Hockey Senior Night – 6:30PM @Trinity Stadium
“Come celebrate our Haverhill High School Field Hockey Seniors for their years of dedication, spirit, and good sportsmanship.”
Tue Oct 17, 2023 – Extra HELP! Every Tuesday and Thursday Room M12
Wed Oct 18, 2023 – Haverhill District Court Cultural Appreciation Day
Wed Oct 18, 2023 – GREATER HAVERHILL CHAMBER – Volunteer Fair – 2 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor 4PM-7PM
Thu Oct 19, 2023 – Extra HELP! Every Tuesday and Thursday Room M12
Fri Oct 20, 2023 – Scratch BINGO – Haverhill Education Foundation sponsored 18+ event
Fri Oct 20, 2023 – Girls Swim team Senior Night Meet starts at 3:30PM – Come out and support!
Sat Oct 21, 2023 – Homecoming Dance at HHS; Please see flyer below
Mon Oct 23-27, 2023 – Haverhill High School SPIRIT WEEK!
Tue Oct 24, 2023 – HPS Job Fair at Haverhill High School in the Library 230PM-5PM
Wed Oct 25, 2023 – Half Day Students/Professional Development for Staff
Thu Oct 25, 2023 – PSAT Test for ALL 10th graders, and 11th graders who have opted in. LATE START for ALL other students! 1030AM
Thu Oct 26, 2023 – AP Gov’s School Committee Forum 11AM-1230PM HHS Auditorium – Not open to the public
Thu Oct 26, 2023 – HHS Fall Fest – Please see flyer below
Fri Oct 27, 2023 – Homecoming Football Game at Haverhill Stadium 6PM
Mon Oct 30, 2023 – National Honor Induction Ceremony at Haverhill High School Auditorium 6PM – On invitation
Wed Nov 15, 2023 – HPS Wellness Caregiver Series, Part 2 – see flyer below for more information
Fri Nov 17, 2023 – Fall Play “Deadline” 7PM HHS Auditorium
Sat Nov 18, 2023 – Fall Play “Deadline” 2PM and 7PM HHS Auditorium
Wed Dec 6, 2023 – Coffee House! Save the Date – plan a performance
District Calendar / En Espanol
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, construction will start on a new building project near the pool and drop-off area. Please see the attached map for the new drop-off and pick-up area. Parents/caregivers will not be allowed to drive past the new drop-off/pick-up area (behind the pool building) for the safety of students and staff. Having the drop-off/pick-up area near student parking would/will produce too many safety concerns.
Please plan accordingly, as this is going to cause significant disruption to our parking and drop-off/pick-up processes for at least 4 months.
Three suggestions:
- Arrive 10-15 minutes earlier than normal for drop-off.
- Arrive at 2:30 after buses are gone and the small loop in front of the high school will be available for pick-up
- Have your student(s) take the bus.
Again, if you you arrive at your normal time you will experience delays and contribute to traffic congestion.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Downs, M.Ed., C.AG.S Ed., Principal, Haverhill School
College Essay Workshop
We will be holding our 2nd College Essay Workshop on Monday October 16th in the HHS Library at 12:30PM. This is for any student looking for ideas and help getting started on college essay writing or students working on their drafts and needing us to look at them for submission.
After school tutoring!
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30PM to 4PM
Room M12
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.
Each year Haverhill Public Schools in conjunction with the Haverhill Police Department run ALICE drills to prepare our schools for emergencies that would require this protocol.
Please click LINK for more information.
Student Shoutout!
Max St. Hilaire, Sophomore
while on leg scooter and crutches. Contagious smile and positive attitude all while staying on Honors. A true gentleman, teammate and definition of sportsmanship.
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 the Main Office, M Wing Office, and the C Wing Office before and after school or during lunches. They can also get it issued at City Hall M-F 8AM-4PM.
The Haverhill Education Foundation would love to have you join us at our 2nd Scratch Ticket BINGO Event! It was so FUN, we’re doing it again!
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and double your luck at this 18+ fun-filled event to benefit the Haverhill Education Foundation (HEF)!
The Haverhill Education Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1990.
Our Mission is to support and promote engaging, creative, and challenging projects and
programs for Haverhill Public School students through mini-grants to Haverhill Public Schools teachers and staff.
When:
Friday, October 20, 2023
6:00 PM Doors Open, 7:00 PM Bingo
Where:
Amvets Post 147
576 Primrose St, Haverhill, MA
Admission Price: $30 in advance ($35 at door)
Includes:
One Bingo card to use for all games
Pizza & Snacks (Cash bar available)
Multiple rounds of Live Bingo
Chances to win MA State Lottery scratch ticket prizes!
*Extra Bingo cards may be purchased at the door for $5 each to increase your odds of winning!
Haverhill Public School Staff who show their HPS ID badge at the door will receive an additional BINGO card at no cost ($5.00 value)!
HOMECOMING WEEK!
Kick off Homecoming week at the Homecoming Dance. The dance is on October 21st from 6 to 9pm
at HHS. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $5 and
can be purchased the week of October 2nd during all lunches or in rooms 205, 217, 218, M23 or M11.
Tickets are also sold online for $6 – link to online sales can be found on Class Google Classroom or on
fliers throughout the school. Students must bring their school ID or show their SchoolBrains account and
must arrive by 7:30pm. Please talk to your class advisors or officers with any questions.
HHS SPIRIT Week!
FALLFEST – October 26, 2023; 7PM-9PM
Prepay only, $7 per ticket
Please contact Anna Sabella or Sam Aiello for more information.
** Anyone can purchase a yearbook, however it will only feature seniors **
CLASS OF 2024 YEARBOOKS!
Purchasing:
Yearbooks can be purchased using the information below.
Yearbooks are currently $45 — prices will increase on SATURDAY, 9/30.
yearbookordercenter.com
code: 6716
Senior Portraits:
Senior portraits must be uploaded to the Herff Jones website by November 26th.
Students who do not upload a portrait will have their current SchoolBrains photo uploaded.
If no photo is in SB, they will be listed under “not pictured”.
We do not accept photos via email, hard copies, etc.
hjeshare.com
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If you missed our Senior Family Night to prepare for life after High School, please check out our presentation!
Please contact your guidance counselors with any questions!
Stay up to date on College representatives who will be visiting with students at Haverhill High School.
HHS College Visits Calendar – to see future dates, please toggle with the arrow keys.
High School Transcript Request Form
Updated Chromebook Policy
We offer an outside company for an insurance plan for Chromebooks. Please follow this link. **
The deadline for returning students to purchase Chromebook insurance has been extended to December 1st, 2023
** Please remember to have your students charge their Chromebooks every night! And bring their charged Chromebooks to school every day.
We will no longer be able to give loaner devices. If your students’ Chromebooks is broken, or missing, please have them alert their
AP offices as soon as possible so that they can get a replacement device. Lost/missing Chromebooks are $200 each, without insurance.
Lost chargers are $40 each. Invoices will be added to your students account.
** The only exception to this policy is if the student has an assessment on a specific block/day. **
Wellness Caregiver Series Webinar
Here is the presentation for those who may have missed it:
Wellness Caregiver Series Webinar recording-Vaping 101
We will be following up on this important discussion soon. Please look for our upcoming events.
Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter.
Mental Health Essentials for Parents & Caregivers
with Mental Health Collaborative
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
7PM-8:30PM – Zoom Registration
Translation available during zoom: specify language at registration
Step 1: Register for Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y7333wm6
Step 2: Check email for Zoom link
Step 3: Sign in and join via the link in your email on 11/15/2023 by 7PM
Haverhill parents & caregivers will learn strategies to include mental health as part of their parenting, how to identify when loved ones need support for mental health, how and where to get professional support, how to use strategies for self-care for themselves and their loved ones, and much more! This is strictly educational!
Haverhill District Court Cultural Appreciation Day; October 18, 2023
Featuring Haverhill High School students: Band/Choir/JROTC and the BIPOC members will be participating in this annual event.
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, please reach out to Nancy Burke at Haverhill High School. *
National Honor Society Information
Bus information:
If students have not done so yet, please have them pick up their bus passes in their AP offices:
12th – C Wing; 11th – F Wing; 10th – S Wing; 09th – M Wing
HHS – AM Bus routes/numbers
HHS – PM Bus routes/numbers
Locker update:
All lockers that were requested have been assigned.
If your student still needs a locker, please see Mrs. Zbitnoff in the M Wing Office.
Come out and show your HILLIE pride!
Winter Sport Sign up: WINTER SEASON – STARTING DATE Nov. 27, 2023
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- Basketball, B/G (V/JV/FR)
- Wrestling (V/JV)
- Ice Hockey, B (V/JV), G(V)
- Skiing, B/G
- Swimming, B
- Indoor Track, B/G
- Cheerleading (Basketball)
- Gymnastics, G
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**All home games are free to students– bring your student ID or show your School Brains account on your phone **
Check out our very own on campus store for all of your Hillie gear!
Haverhill Public Schools
Multilingual Learner Education Department
Free English Classes for Parents of Haverhill Students!
Students are welcome too!
Registration Night
October 24th, 2023
Consentino School Library
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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- Parents will have the opportunity to increase their English skills, computer literacy skills, and learn about HPS websites and parent portals.
- HPS students will have teacher directed homework support and enrichment activities. Parents and students will connect for 30 minutes at the end of the session for a Family Literacy experience.
- Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Consentino School.
Four sessions:
Session 1: November 9, 2023 – December 21, 2023.
Session 2: January 9, 2023 – February 15, 2024.
Session 3: March 5, 2024 – April 11, 2024.
Session 4: April 30, 2024 – June 6, 2024.
Students who miss less than 2 sessions will be invited to continue in the program.
Chromebooks are available to parent/adult learners to learn how to access HPS information.
Children of the adult ESL HPS parent must be between the ages of 5-12 to attend the program.
For more information about enrollment, contact: Jasmin Rosario at (978) 420-1945 or jasmin.rosario@haverhill-ps.org
Volunteer Fair
Greater Haverhill Chamber
October 18, 4PM-7PM
2 Merrimack Street, Floor 3, in Haverhill, MA 01832
This event is open to anyone looking to volunteer with local non-profits. This is a perfect opportunity for high school or college students, retirees, or anyon interested in volunteering in the Greater Haverhill Area.
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