Bison Bulletin for the week of September 26

This is Mr. Hettenbach with a simple greeting from the Boulevard.

We are about midway through our first quarter and I hope each of you have the ability to monitor your student’s academics and attendance through PowerSchool. If not, please feel free to call the school and ask for assistance.

At the top of my list for this week’s message are two items. First, any 12th graders who have not received their meningococcal vaccine must do so before close of business Thursday in order to return to school on Friday. The second items is in regards to the new clear bag policy at athletic events across the district. Acceptable bags must be made of clear plastic or vinyl, including gallon-sized or smaller zip storage bags. Small clutch bags, diaper bags and bags used for medical supplies will be allowed but will be subject to inspection. More information about this process can be found on our website at www.gcsnc.com/athletics.

Please take a moment to open up this blog in it’s entirety to see what is coming up on the boulevard. There are so many things coming up on the Boulevard and I don’t want you to miss out on one thing. These items include but are not limited to: specific details surrounding the clear bag policy as well as the Meningococcal Vaccine requirements, yearbook purchasing, returning Chromebook and chargers, homecoming, spirit week, Fayetteville state and Appalachian state visiting our campus as well as many more events occurring down the road.

Parents can order underclassmen pictures online using the code on top right of the form above or bring Jamie Johnson the completed packet with the exact money, and Ms. Johnson can mail it in.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. See or contact Ms. J with any questions.

Parents and guardians, if your student has not returned last year’s Chromebooks along with any chargers, please do so immediately.

Are you interested in traveling to Boston in 2024? Mrs. Stafford wants to invite YOU on this opportunity to view Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party, Fenway Park, and the site of the Salem witch trials. See Mrs. Stafford in room 300 OR scan the blue posters that are in the hallways for more details.

The Student Government Association (SGA) has been working hard planning this year’s activities!

One thing the students REALLY wanted last year that we are bringing back to HPC is a Homecoming DANCE!

You may have seen already but Homecoming Court will occur at the football game on 10/21 during halftime.

Previous years we did the female court during Football season, and a boys court during Basketball season. This year we will be doing both courts at the football game.

Followed by the dance SATURDAY evening, 10/22 from 8:00-11:00.

Tickets will be available starting in October. $10 for an HPC student, $20 to bring a non-HPC student (they must be under 20 years old and pass a background check through Officer Sep & Officer Jones).

Location: HPC Cafeteria

Food: Students should eat prior to the dance. Candy & Light snacks/drinks provided.

September 28^th – Fayetteville State On-Site Admissions

Cafeteria at 12:00PM. A rep from Fayetteville state will set up near the cafeteria and will be having a meet and greet with students as well as on-site admissions. Seniors will need to bring their transcript (unofficial is okay) and will get admission decision on the spot

September 28^th – Appalachian State Rep Visit

Media center at 12:30pm. Small presentation and Q&A with App State admissions representative.

October 6^th – Virtual NC A&T Rep Visit

Media Center at 12:30. Small presentation and Q&A with A&T admissions representative.

October 11^th – HPC – College and Career Fair

At 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Students and parents can meet with representatives from different colleges, businesses, and industries. Free food will be provided.

October 13^th – Guilford College on-site admissions

Cafeteria at 11:00 AM. A rep from Guilford College will set up near the cafeteria and will be having a meet and greet with students as well as on-site admissions. Seniors will need to bring their transcript (unofficial is okay) and will get admission decision on the spot.

October 14 – UNC Chapel Hill Rep Visit

Media Center at 10:00 AM. Small presentation and Q&A with UNC admissions representative.

October 27^th – Financial Aid Information Night (With CFNC Representative)

Media Center at 6:00 PM. You’ve applied to college, now what? This event will explain the steps that seniors need to take to get financial aid and enrolled in college.

Parents, when checking out your students early for any reason, please bring in your ID and be prepared to show it upon request. Please make sure to update all emergency contacts in SchoolMint. Please e-mail Tracy Hamlin for any questions.

We want to remind our parents of an important requirement for students who are entering the 12th grade next year.

12th-grade students are required to receive the booster dose of the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV).

GCS is legally required to exclude students who do not have documentation showing they received the required vaccinations within 30 calendar days of the first day of school (Aug. 29, 2022, for schools on the traditional calendar), or their first date of enrollment.

Appointment cards are not accepted as proof of documentation.

Please remember this requirement when you are scheduling your child’s yearly check-up and make sure you get proper documentation. Summer vacation is a great time to schedule an appointment for the vaccines.

·We encourage you to get your child vaccinated now before the deadline.

MCV is available at your health care provider’s office or by appointment at the Guilford County Department of Public Health offices, located in Greensboro (1100 E. Wendover Ave.) and High Point (501 E. Green Dr.).

To schedule an appointment for your child please call (336) 641-3245. Students may also receive vaccinations from their healthcare provider.

For families without insurance, you may call (336) 641-6720 for a free health assessment and immunization appointment.

GCS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT test to all students in grades 10 and 11 on Wednesday, October 12.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a vital opportunity for students to practice for the SAT college admissions assessment. These tests provide valuable indicators of college readiness and the unique data source for AP Potential reports.

For athletes needing a Physical, feel free to use FastMed HPC Sports Twitter Page)

Sports passes will be sold in the Main Office

Always take an opportunity to visit the HPC Athletics Web site for Season long schedules, athletic forms and links, along with the spirit store.

Monday, September 26
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf Ben L. Smith High School Mid-State Conference Match Away
5:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Rockingham County High School Home
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Home
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Home

Tuesday, September 27
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Eastern Guilford High School Away
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Eastern Guilford High School Away
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Eastern Guilford High School Away

Wednesday, September 28
5:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Ben L. Smith High School Home

Fayetteville State On-Site Admissions

Appalachian State Rep Visit

Media center at 12:30pm. Small presentation and Q&A with App State admissions representative.

Thursday, September 29
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Northeast Guilford High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Northeast Guilford High School Home
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Northeast Guilford High School Home

The Air Force and Army recruiters will be on campus to share valuable information about opportunities in the military. They will be in cafeteria during all lunches.

Friday, September 30
7:30 PM Boys Varsity Football Northeast Guilford High School Away

Monday, October 3

4:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf Atkins High School Mid-State Conference Match Away
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Away
5:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Atkins High School Away
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Andrews High School Away

UTI/NASCAR

NASCAR Technical Institute, Students can choose to take the automotive route to prepare for a technician career, gain skills to become a CNC machinist or train to become welders. Those who complete the Automotive program can also enroll in the NASCAR Technology advanced training program.

UTI/NASCAR will be on campus all day providing information about the program. Students should contact Mr. Lowe in room 221C if they would like to attend an informational session.

Tuesday, October 04
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Rockingham County High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Rockingham County High School Home
7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Rockingham County High School Home

Thursday, October 06

5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Cross
Country Atkins High School (Smith and Southern Guilford) Away
5:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Cancelled- Ben L. Smith High School Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Ben L. Smith High School Home
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Ben L. Smith High School Home

Virtual NC A&T Rep Visit

Media Center at 12:30. Small presentation and Q&A with A&T admissions representative.

Thursday, October 6

Interim reports

Friday, October 07
7:30 PM Boys Varsity Football Rockingham County High School Away

Monday, October 10

6PM/7PM PTO and Bison Club Meeting – Media Center

Tuesday, October 11^th

HPC – College and Career Fair

At 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Students and parents can meet with representatives from different colleges, businesses, and industries. Free food will be provided.

Wednesday, October 12

GCS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT test to all students in grades 10 and 11. 5:30PM-7:00PM – College and Career Fair – Auditorium – Free Food

Thursday, October 13^th

Guilford College on-site admissions

Friday, October 14

UNC Chapel Hill Rep Visit

Media Center at 10:00 AM. Small presentation and Q&A with UNC admissions representative.

Monday, October 17-21

Homecoming Spirit Themes

Friday, October 21

GTCC Truck Driving Program will be on campus 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd blocks. See Mr. Lowe in room 221C to sign up to attend a session. They will have a tractor on site for students to explore.

Homecoming pre-game tailgating. Music and food!

Saturday, October 22

8:00 to 11:00PM Homecoming Dance – Cafeteria

Tuesday, October 25

GAP (Guilford Apprenticeship Program) will be on campus on Oct 25, Media Center, 2pm. They will discuss the great opportunities with the program. Students with GPA of 2.8 and higher will be invited to attend the presentation which will be in the media center at 2pm

3PM – Senior Meeting – Re: Graduation

Thursday, October 27^th

Financial Aid Information Night (With CFNC Representative) Media Center at 6:00 PM. You’ve applied to college, now what? This event will explain the steps that seniors need to take to get financial aid and enrolled in college.

Wednesday, November 2

Students interested in the military can take the ASVAB test. The test will begin at 9:30. Students need to report to the media center by 9:00am. To sign up, see Mr. Lowe in room 221C, Major Davis or SSgt Terry. ASVAB test will be given on Nov 2th, in the media center, starting at 9:30am to 3^rd block.

Monday, November 7

1st quarter Report Cards

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