We now have 12 full instructional days before we start exams. That is correct, only 12 days. Just a little more than 2 weeks. Please help us by monitoring your students’ grades, attendance and reminding them to make wise choices.
Below is our end of year exam schedule for all students. Please call your teacher if you have any additional questions.
Seniors, 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.
Health Wake Forest Baptist is doing free sports physicals on June 1st at the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine office on Lindsey St. in High Point from 9am to 1pm! E-mail our athletic trainer Ms. Julianna Blitz for more information at blatzj@gcsnc.com
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 this coming 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.
Happy Friday! Would you please announce, post and advertise the following:
HPC Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is rebranding! We are looking for a new name that encompasses the entire HPC community of Students, Staff, Parents, Guardians, and Community. We want our meetings to represent an opportunity to come and express ideas, concerns, and also provide a platform to speak directly to the principal and administration of HPC. Please email us your ideas for a new name!!
Please join us as we recap our improving and growing school, rebrand our name, and vote on our 2024-2025 Executive Team this Monday.
May 13
6:00 pm
HPC Media Center
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.
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
Friday, May 24
Seniors, GCSFEs – English IV, Science
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
Tuesday, May 28
Seniors, GCSFEs – Math, Social Studies
Wednesday, May 29
4:30-6:00pm – Bio, Math 1, Math 3, English 10 EOC Test Preparation Blitz
Seniors, GCSFEs – Make ups
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 