We now have 17 full instructional days before we start exams. That is correct, only 17 days. Just a little more than 3 weeks. Please help us by monitoring your students’ grades, attendance and reminding them to make wise choices.
This week is Teachers Appreciation Week. Please help us celebrate everything our staff does on a daily basis. Feel free to send them a card, e-mail, or anything you wish to show your appreciation. If you wish to help on a much greater level next year, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Cap and Gown distribution occurred this past Wednesday. If you have not received your cap and gown you must order directly from Herff Jones. The contact information can be found within the Graduation timeline below.
We offer specific tutoring for the upcoming state exams in Biology, English 10, Math 1 and Math 3, even on Saturdays! Please reach out to your student’s teacher for more information.
Athletes, Free Sports physicals and heart screening on June 8th from 8-1 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Miller Plaza in Winston Salem.
Juniors…It’s YOUR TURN!!! Senior Portraits are coming…
Appointments are REQUIRED!! Scan the QR code outside Ms. J’s room or find it on Remind
See Ms. J in room 311 with any ?s
The registration window for transportation is now open. If your address has changed, you are new to the district, or you have enrolled in a new school, you’re encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure your student has transportation on the first day of school. The deadline to register is May 31. The transportation department will host several in-person registration events at high schools across the district. You can find more information on those dates and other important transportation updates on our website at http://www.gcsnc.com/transportation.
Prom is on Saturday, May 18th at 12 West Main in Thomasville. Any student who has one or more OSS or 2 or more ISS this semester will not be able to attend. Early graduates must receive permission from Mr. Hettenbach in order to attend the prom. The student simply needs to e-mail or call and we can set up a quick conversation.
If you are interested in participating in football this year the Bison football team will have Spring Practice starting May 6th at 4:30. If you did not play last year, please see Coach Doak for a schedule and details for practice. Everyone will need an up to date physical to participate.
Do you have what it takes to be a HPC Bison Cheerleader?! We would love to see you at the interest meeting on May 6th 5:30-6:30 pm. in auditorium. Requirements: • 2.0 GPA (current students) & meet NCHSAA eligibility requirements. • Must be attending High Point Central for the 2024-2025 school year. • If attending a middle college/stem/magnet schools within GCS, High Point Central must be your home school. • A parent/guardian must be with you at the interest meeting. • Must complete cheer interest form link in bio on IG @hpc_bisoncheer or stop by front office, Coach Bouie Rm 217, Coach Duncan Rm 318 or Coach Loera Rm 205 & scan QR Code.
Are you interested in joining SGA next school year? Applications are open until May 3rd. Elections will be held May 10th for the student body to elect their SGA representatives for the 2024-2025 school year! To be eligible for SGA, you must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, be a positive leader and role model for the school, and have positive attendance. To sign up, you may find a flyer with the QR code around school, see Ms. Wanichko in room 206, or use the link https://forms.office.com/r/Md5Unsurhz
Please join us for our Monthly PTO Meeting
Every second Monday @ 6:00 pm in the Media Center to find out the latest and the greatest at HPC
New Members Always Welcome!
Sign up for just $5 and receive a Free Car Magnet and T-shirt!!
Looking for Scholarships? 1 place to navigate is on our School Counseling Website. Another is on one of the largest collections of school scholarships. https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters
Mr. Harper – College and Career Advisor
Mr. Lowe – Career Development Coordinator
Ms. Beamon – Special Populations Coordinator
Counselors:
Mr. Hochreiter– Last names A-Z
Ms. Totten – Last Names D-I
Ms. Evans – Last Names J-Mc
Ms. Witten – Last names – Me-R (9th-11th)
Ms. Lindsay – Last names – S-Z (and seniors, Me-Z)
Seniors, please see your counselor or visit the counseling office to apply for the following scholarships:
The Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship,
Amanda Ireland Ward Scholarship,
J. Howard Coble Scholarship,
The Eberhart Scholarship,
NC A & T Gate City Alumni Scholarship,
Nido Qubein Scholarship,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship,
Stacy M. Brown Memorial I.T. Scholarship,
Thurgood Marshall College Fund,
The School House Connection’s Scholarship Program,
The GTCC Access Amazing Scholarship, and
the Guilford County Shift_Ed
A gentle reminder of our cell phone policy
Please link your Harris Teeter Vic card to High Point Central. Our number is 1084. LINKS= Dollars for HPC! The higher the link count the higher the earnings for HPC. You can link your card in the store by asking customer service or go to https://buff.ly/3OQ7V1w.
Please join us for our Monthly PTO Meeting
Monday, May 6, @ 6:00 pm in the Media Center to find out the latest and the greatest at HPC
We will be making our elections for the 2024-2025 PTO Executive Team
New Members Always Welcome!
Sign up for just $5 and receive a Free Car Magnet and T-shirt!!
Athletics sports passes are 125 for adults and 50 for students. They can be purchased starting on August 1 in the Main Office.
If your student is interested in sports, please contact Athletic Director Mike Cook at cookm2@gcsnc.com
Safety at our athletic events is a priority. Please review the expectations at our athletic events as well as afterschool events.
Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6
6PM Girls Soccer Away @ Atkins
Saturday, May 11
10am-1pm, Media Center, Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Monday, May 13
6:00 PM – PTO Meeting – Media Center – Executive Team Elections
Saturday, May 18
10am-1pm, Media Center, Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Thursday, May 23
Adjusted schedule – students must attend the entire day. Teacher Made Exams/GCSFE/CTE non state Blocks 1 and 3.
10:45 – 2:00PM – in cap and gown – Cafeteria – Senior Graduation walks (Mandatory)
7PM – Orchestra/Chorus Concert
Saturday, May 25
10am-1pm, Media Center, Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Last Interim Grading Report
Monday, May 27
No School – Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, May 29
4:30-6:00pm – Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 EOC Test Preparation Blitz
Friday, May 31st
Adjusted schedule – students must attend the entire day. Teacher Made Exams/GCSFE/CTE non state Blocks 1 and 3.
9:30 – Capping and Awards Ceremony (Mandatory) – Main Gym
After Capping – Graduation practice at HPC Main gym (Mandatory)
12:30 – Senior Picnic – Graduates must be in good standing with their grades
Saturday, June 1
10am-1pm, Media Center, Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Monday, June 3
Block 1 exam – 9:15-2:30
Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Tuesday, June 4
Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Block 2 exam – 9:15-2:30
Wednesday, June 5
Block 3 exam – 9:15-2:30
Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Thursday, June 6
Block 4 exam – 9:15-2:30
Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 Test Preparation Blitz
Friday, June 7
Make Ups for ALL exams
Grading Period Ends
Thursday, June 6
12:30-2:30 – Graduation Practice – Greensboro Coliseum (be at Coliseum no later than 11:30)
Saturday, June 8
7:30-9:30 – Graduation – Greensboro Coliseum (be at Coliseum no later than 6pm)
Monday, June 10
Mandatory Workday
EOC Remediation for Bio, English 10, Math 1, Math 3
Tuesday, June 11
EOC Re-Test for Bio, English 10, Math 1, Math 3
Optional Teacher Workday
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Thank you very much for all your support. If you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out to the school at 336-819-2825.
Always remember to… #BelieveintheBison!
Mr. Hettenbach's Weekly Bison Bulletin 