This is Mr. Hettenbach with a simple greeting from the Boulevard.
We have 5 days of school 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. Our last interim report comes out this coming Thursday before the final report grades get published. At this time, I am asking all students, parents and guardians to monitor daily attendance and academics. If you are unsure how to do this on a daily basis, please do not hesitate to call the school for help. We can empower you to be in the know.
We will not have our monthly PTO meeting tomorrow night due to the Annual Department Gingerbread House Decorating Contest on Tuesday, December 12. Please join us at 4:30 pm on Tuesday in the HPC Cafeteria to cheer on each HPC Department as they compete to design the best gingerbread house. We will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. If you have some extra time to come at 4:00 to set-up or afterwards to help clean up that would be great.
We are also still in need of volunteers for our Adopt-A-Room. We currently have 21 partners and need 29 more! Help us create a partnership between you and a staff member at HPC. This is not a big time or financial commitment, but an opportunity to help staff spruce up their room. We will put you directly in contact with a staff member to communicate and build a partnership. Please reply to this email if you would like to Adopt-A-Room.
Have a wonderful week and thank you for “Backing the Herd!”
A shout out to all the students who have taken advantage of the Learning Hubs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The attendance continues to climb and that is a clear sign that we have so many students who understand we have supports in place right here on campus when in need.
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.
IB Ceremony, December 14, 10AM in the Media Center.
This week we steer towards our winter break by having a little school spirit and capping it off with a pep rally. Above are all of the themes for each day.
Seniors, tomorrow, Monday is the last day to get your cap and gown for $80 before the price increases. Do not hesitate to place that order. If you have questions on this process, please reach out to Ms. Hughes or Ms. Stafford at the school. You will need to use the 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)
Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. See or contact Ms. J with any questions.
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, December 12
6:00 PM PTO Meeting/Bison Club Meeting – Media Center
Spirit Week Theme – Sweater Day/Holiday Attire
5:00 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Indoor Track Millinnium Indoor Track Classic Away
Tuesday, December 13
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Eastern Guilford High School Home
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Eastern Guilford High School Home
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Eastern Guilford High School Home
Spirit Week Theme – Anything BUT a Backpack
Wednesday, December 14
4:30 PM Boys-Girls Varsity Swimming Cornerstone Charter Academy Away
6:00 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling Wheatmore High School Tri-Match Away
10:00 AM – Media Center – IB Ceremony
Spirit Week Theme – Wacky Tacky Day
Thursday, December 15
Spirit Week Theme – Character Beginnings
Friday, December 16
5:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Northeast Guilford High School Away
6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Northeast Guilford High School Away
8:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Northeast Guilford High School Away
Spirit Week Theme – Class Color Day (9th = red, 10th = Black, 11th = white, 12th = Navy Blue)
Thursday, December 22
9:00 AM Boys Varsity Wrestling South Davidson High School Away
Tuesday, December 27
TBA Boys Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
TBA Girls Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
Wednesday, December 28
TBA Boys Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
TBA Girls Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
Thursday, December 29
TBA Boys Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
TBA Girls Varsity Basketball OPEN SHEETZ HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Home
Saturday, December 17 – Monday, January 2
Winter Break – No School
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