Good evening! This is Principal Hettenbach from High Point Central High School with a message from the Boulevard.
This coming Thursday is a teacher workday, therefore, there is no school for students.
Any seniors who missed their portrait opportunity should speak to Mrs. Meyer in the Media Center immediately. If seniors are looking for their picture in the yearbook, they must use this opportunity to do so. Non-Lifetouch pictures can be placed in the advertising section of the yearbook if desired.
Please take a moment to review the Health effects of Vaping from the Center for Disease Control.
Overview
- No tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are safe.
- Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and is a health danger for pregnant women, developing fetuses, and youth.1
- Aerosol from e-cigarettes can also contain harmful and potentially harmful substances. These include cancer-causing chemicals and tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into lungs.1
- E-cigarettes should not be used by youth, young adults, or women who are pregnant. E-cigarettes may have the potential to benefit adults who smoke and are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for all smoked tobacco products.
- Scientists still have a lot to learn about the short- and long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes.
Nicotine
Most e-cigarettes, or vapes, contain nicotine, which has known adverse health effects.
- Nicotine is highly addictive.
- Nicotine is toxic to developing fetuses and is a health danger for pregnant women.
- Acute nicotine exposure can be toxic. Children and adults have been poisoned by swallowing, breathing, or absorbing vaping liquid through their skin or eyes. More than 80% of calls to U.S. poison control centers for e-cigarettes are for children less than 5 years old.5
Nicotine poses unique dangers to youth because their brains are still developing.
- Nicotine can harm brain development which continues until about age 25.
- Youth can start showing signs of nicotine addiction quickly, sometimes before the start of regular or daily use.1
- Using nicotine during adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.1
- Adolescents who use nicotine may be at increased risk for future addiction to other drugs.
- Youth who vape may also be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future.
Other potential harms of e-cigarettes
E-cigarette aerosol can contain substances that can be harmful or potentially harmful to the body. These include:1
- Nicotine, a highly addictive chemical that can harm adolescent brain development
- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead
- Tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
- Volatile organic compounds
- Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease. Some flavorings used in e-cigarettes may be safe to eat but not to inhale because the lungs process substances differently than the gut.
E-cigarette aerosol generally contains fewer harmful chemicals than the deadly mix of 7,000 chemicals in smoke from cigarettes.However, this does not make e-cigarettes safe. Scientists are still learning about the immediate and long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes.
Dual use refers to the use of both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes. Dual use is not an effective way to safeguard health. It may result in greater exposure to toxins and worse respiratory health outcomes than using either product alone.
Some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures. Most reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have involved youth or young adults.
E-cigarettes can cause unintended injuries. Defective e-cigarette batteries have caused fires and explosions, some of which have resulted in serious injuries. Most explosions happened when the batteries were being charged.
Anyone can report health or safety issues with tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, through the FDA Safety Reporting Portal.
Health effects of vaping for pregnant women
The use of any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes, is not safe during pregnancy. Scientists are still learning about the health effects of vaping on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. Here’s what we know now:
- Most e-cigarettes, or vapes, contain nicotine—the addictive substance in cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.18
- Nicotine is a health danger for pregnant women and is toxic to developing fetuses.114
- Nicotine can damage a fetus’s developing brain and lungs.13
- E-cigarette use during pregnancy has been associated with low birth weight and pre-term birth.1920
Nicotine addiction and withdrawal
Nicotine is the main addictive substance in tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. With repeated use, a person’s brain gets used to having nicotine. This can make them think they need nicotine just to feel okay. This is part of nicotine addiction.
Signs of nicotine addiction include craving nicotine, being unable to stop using it, and developing a tolerance (needing to use more to feel the same). Nicotine addiction can also affect relationships with family and friends and performance in school, at work, or other activities.
When someone addicted to nicotine stops using it, their body and brain have to adjust. This can result in temporary symptoms of nicotine withdrawal which may include:
- Feeling irritable, jumpy, restless, or anxious
- Feeling sad or down
- Having trouble sleeping
- Having a hard time concentrating
- Feeling hungry
- Craving nicotine
Withdrawal symptoms fade over time as the brain gets used to not having nicotine.
Nicotine addiction and mental health
Nicotine addiction can harm mental health and be a source of stress. More research is needed to understand the connection between vaping and mental health, but studies show people who quit smoking cigarettes experience:
- Lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress
- Improved positive mood and quality of life
Mental health is a growing concern among youth.2627 Youth vaping and cigarette use are associated with mental health symptoms such as depression.2228
The most common reason middle and high school students give for currently using e-cigarettes is, “I am feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed.”29 Nicotine addiction or withdrawal can contribute to these feelings or make them worse. Youth may use tobacco products to relieve their symptoms, which can lead to a cycle of nicotine addiction.
We have a couple date changes for everyone to pay attention to. First the Andrews-Central Football game has been moved from October 31st to October 30th. The Parent Engagement night has been moved from October 30th to October 28th.
Here is helpful information to assist all parents in getting a campus parent account. Here is another way as well. If you are still experiencing difficulty, please call the school. You can also download their app on an Iphone, IPad or Droid that looks like:
Parents/Guardians, as a gentle reminder, in order for a student to be checked out, he or she MUST be in Infinite Campus under contacts to do so. They also must have a valid ID. This is for the safety of your student. If you find an error, let’s work together to fix that issue so everything can run safely and smoothly.
On Tuesday, October 28th, we will hold our quarterly Gathering of the Herd event. This is an opportunity to see the many vendors we bring directly to you at the school. This includes colleges, universities, work force opportunities, and more. We also will hold our yearly Halloween festival, conduct a Chorus and band concert, provide the latest grades to you based on the 1st quarter of your student’s academics, and more.
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.
Monday, September 29
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Central Randleman High School Away
Tuesday, September 30
Wednesday, October 1
4:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Central Davidson High School Away
Thursday, October 2
Optional Teacher Workday – no school for students
Friday, October 3
Monday, October 6
1:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Central Lexington High School Away
Tuesday, October 7
1:00 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Central Lexington High School Away
Wednesday, October 8
5:00 PM Cross Country Central Ledford Senior High School Away
Thursday, October 9
PSAT testing, 11th grade 9:15 AM-2 PM – Asynchronous for 9,10,12
2nd Interim Report for the 1st quarter
Friday, October 10
Optional Teacher Workday – no school for students
Monday, October 13
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
5:00 PM Cross Country “Open” Away
Thursday, October 16
FAFSA night
Friday, October 17
Monday, October 20
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Fall Choice Schools Showcase – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Thursday, October 23
Friday, October 24
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
5:30-7:30 Parent Engagement Night – Gathering of the Herd
7:00 PM Chorus Band Concert
Wednesday, October 29
Thursday, October 30
Monday, November 3
Mandatory Teacher workday – no school for students
Wednesday, November 5
PreACT testing – 10th grade, 9:15-2:00PM – Asynchronous for 9, 11, 12
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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.
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Mr. Hettenbach's Weekly Bison Bulletin 