Announcements for December 13-17, 2021

Spirit Week It’s the last week before Winter Break and we aim to celebrate by dressing in the following themes:

  • Monday – “Winter Wonder-wear” – Hats, gloves, scarves, fuzzy socks
  • Tuesday – “Snow Day ‘fit” – PJ’s, robes, and slippers
  • Wednesday- “Character Day” – Winter Animal and Character Cosplay
  • Thursday – “Ringing in the New Year” – New Year’s Eve Glam
  • Friday – Ugly Sweater Contest

Thanks for participating!
HHS Water Bottles Did you know that we installed four bottle filling stations with filters to HHS?  In addition, we also have blue and red Hermitage Panther water bottles on sale for only $5! Hydration is key!
Masks Class of 2023!  Your masks are in and are on sale for only $10!  Stop by the main office to purchase!
Attendance Attendance matters.  Did you know that students can not miss more than 10% of the instructional days?  If you missed 6 days of school so far, you are considered chronically absent.  Please bring in a doctor’s note if you have unexcused absences and remember to come to school every day!  HHS is currently at 32% absenteeism so far.  Thanks for your assistance!
Winter Band Concert Please join us Thursday at 7:00 for our Winter Concert!  Our students have worked tirelessly to prepare for this event and we hope to see you there!
Traffic Safety Plan As we attempt to maintain safety and minimize congregating of students, please remember the following:

  • Student drop off and pick up is in the Stadium Parking lot and students enter through Music Ramp doors
  • Bus Riders enter through the Bus ramp doors
Deliveries This is a reminder that we are not accepting any food deliveries at HHS during the school day. This includes DoorDash, GrubHub, and Parent drop off.  All students eat for free and we are unable to determine the safety of the contents of items dropped off for students.  Thanks for understanding and working with us.
Clinic Information Seniors!  Please provide your Meningococcal vaccine information to Nurse Tyree as soon as possible!

Parents, we urge you to bring all medication to the clinic.  If your student was previously on medication last school year, please connect with Nurse Smith to discuss all updates.
Access to Online Forms Please visit “The Connection,” to obtain information to assist with gaining access to the following forms.

  • PowerSchool Parent Portal,
  • Rycor,
  • Schoology,
  • MySchool Bucks, and
  • Online School Payments
HHS Athletics You can now buy tickets online for all Hermitage athletic events.

We encourage everyone to support our student athletes and view the VHSL schedule for this week.

HHS Athletic Calendar
Seniors Please review the following information so that you are aware of important dates!

Senior Parents –  Is your student planning on attending college next year? If so you will need to fill out your FAFSA form! This is the federal application for student aid which is MONEY FOR COLLEGE! Mrs. Cox- our GRASP representative – will be in the school counseling office on Tuesdays to help you and your family submit this very important form.

Appointments will be every 30 minutes, but please sign up for 2 slots if you will attend along with your student.  Appointment times will be on Tuesdays from 9am -2pm.  Schedule your appointment today by clicking on the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CAAAB238-202122

 

If you have any questions you can email Mrs. Cox at hermitage@grasp4va.org
Winter Break Lastly, Winter Break is Monday, December 20 – Friday, December 31 and school is closed.  We will reopen on Monday, January 3.
Calendar Updates Additional information is forthcoming on the following events as we plan for the 21-22 school year!

  • 12/13 – Day 2
  • 12/14 – Day 1
  • 12/15 – Day 2
  • 12/16 – Day 1 – Winter Band/Strings Concert
  • 12/17 – Day 2

Looking Way Ahead:

  • 12/20-12/31 – Winter Break
  • 1/3-School Reopens Day 1
  • 1/4 – Day 2
  • 1/5- Day 1
  • 1/6- Day 2
  • 1/7- Day 1
  • 1/17 – Martin Luther King Day- School Closed
  • 1/26 – Final Day of MP2
Lastly, Stay safe and connected Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.  Thanks for all that you do to support us at HHS.  Stay safe and stay healthy,  Roll Pride!

Hermitage High School, a safe and inclusive academic community, BELIEVES that ALL students will exceed expectations, ACHIEVE personal goals, and pave their way to SUCCESS.

ROLL PRIDE!