Bison Bulletin for the week of November 21

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

We have two days of school this week, Monday and Tuesday, before you enjoy this well deserved Thanksgiving week. When we return on Monday, November 28, we have 15 days before the December break, followed by 11 days before the first semester state exams start. As you can realize, we do not have much time left at all. I need your help in monitoring your student’s attendance in school, as well as their academics. If you are unsure how to do this on a daily basis, please do not hesitate to call the school for help.

On the subject of monitoring grades, the 1st interim report of the 2nd quarter is being delivered electronically on Tuesday. Please e-mail your student’s teachers with any questions or concerns.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to share my personal thanks to our PTO President, Cece Biesecker and Athletic Director, Mike Cook for being the driving force behind our beautification day yesterday. What a difference! Close to 50 volunteers that included students and parents. There are so many more that are not in the picture below who contributed. Thank you for showing pride in this beautiful school!

I would also like to thank David Breece of Breece Enterprises, Inc for donating a golf cart to the school. This golf cart will allow our custodians to collect trash around the entire grounds more efficiently, as well as help the school transport items back and forth between the buildings. Thank you!

Seniors, if you haven’t’ ordered your cap and gown, you will now need to use Herff Jones’ website by clicking on this link . Please make sure you take care of your cap and gown ordering quickly. Here is the Senior timeline as of 10/25.

The Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarship applications are due February 5, 2023. One $7,500 award will be given to a student interested in politics, international relations, traveling, and studying/living abroad.

The Tyler David Williams Memorial Scholarship applications are due March 4, 2023. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded based upon academic achievement. While it is considered during the selection process, economic need is not a prerequisite to apply.

The John Carlton Myatt Creative Writing Scholarship applications are due May 6, 2023. One $3,000 award will be given to a student who intends to pursue a degree in English, Writing, or Language Arts. Examples of creative and/or critical writing must be submitted along with this application.

The Herman and Earline Herbin Scholarship applications are due March 4, 2023. Two $1,750 renewable scholarships will be awarded to two Guilford County high school seniors. The scholarship is primarily need based, but academic standing will be a secondary determining factor.

The Thomas and Bettie O’Briant Scholarship applications are due March 4, 2023. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded and is renewable for up to four years. This award is based on need and academic achievement.

The Kay Hagan Memorial Scholarship applications are due February 15, 2023. This scholarship is intended for a female high school senior with a passion for community and civic leadership. The $1,000 scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.

Here is the link to access the above scholarships:

Scholarships – The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (cfgg.org)

The nationally renown Learning Hubs have begun! Are you aware that the average graduation rate of students who attended the learning hub is over 96%? Take advantage of all the services the Learning Hub can provide. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Learning hub offers flexible opportunities for students to receive academic and social emotional supports, tutoring, enrichment, and a free meal outside of regular school hours. Please e-mail Assistant Principal Hagerman for more details.

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

Are you interested in what goes on behind the scenes at sporting events? If so join CTE as they travel to Charlotte for Career in Sports Day with the Charlotte Hornets for a panel discussion, and a game against the Washington Wizards on December 2nd. For more information see Ms. King in 208

If you’re interested in traveling to Spain in 2024, it’s not too late! Spots are filling up fast. Please find Mrs. Ranew in room 200 or Ms. Wanichko in room 206 for details before it’s too late!

New classes coming in 23-24!

I am proud to share that we will be offering three brand new classes to the 23-24 school year. If you have any interest in these, please contact your counselor.

AP African American History

IB Business Management SL

IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science

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, November 21

5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Swimming Southwest Guilford High School and RJR Home
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Ledford Senior High School Tri-Match Away

Tuesday, November 22

5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Away
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Indoor Track Turkey Invitational Away
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Away
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Away

2nd semester, 1st Interim Reports

Wednesday, November 23 to Friday November 25

No School for students – Happy Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 29

5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Home
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Home

Wednesday, November 30

6:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Reagan High School and NCLA Home

Thursday, December 01

5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Home
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Southwest Guilford High School Home

Friday, December 02

4:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Mike Raybon Invitational Away
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Andrews High School Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Andrews High School Home
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8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Andrews High School Home

Saturday, December 03

9:00 AM Boys Varsity Wrestling Mike Raybon Invitational Away

Tuesday, December 06

5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Indoor Track Southwest Guilford High School SW Guilford
Invitational #1 Away
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Away
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Away
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Southeast Guilford High School Away

Wednesday, December 07

5:15 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Oak Grove High School Away
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Swimming Cornerstone Charter Academy Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Oak Grove High School Away
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling West Davidson High School Tri-Match Home
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Oak Grove High School Away

Friday, December 09

5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Dudley Senior High School Home

Monday, December 12

6:00 PM PTO Meeting/Bison Club Meeting – Media Center

Saturday, December 17 – Monday, January 2

Winter Break – No School

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