Good afternoon, Panther Nation!
Please view the updates and reminders for the week!
Attendance Matters - September is Attendance Awareness Month! The Panther Support Team is hosting a raffle for all students who have perfect attendance for the month of September. Make sure your Panther is present everyday!
Panther Plus - In the event students need additional academic support, Panther Plus is our after school tutoring program from 4:00 - 5:30. Please use the form to sign up as we hope to see you there!
AP Exam Registration - opens on Monday, September 16, 2024. Please select the link to our AP Newsletter that has all the information you will need to register. This information has also been shared with your students through Schoology. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Jones at mmjones@henrico.k12.va.us or Mrs. Ferrell at ksferrell@henrico.k12.va.us.
College Visits - Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities during AIRR Time. Please view the schedule for specific dates. Representatives from Randolph Macon University will visit HHS Friday!
We are seeking volunteers from diverse cultures to share their heritage through food, music, dance, arts, or crafts at our Multicultural Community Night hosted by Hermitage High School with Brookland Middle School and Moody Middle School on October 2, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Hermitage High School.
For additional information, please contact Lauren Hunter-Smith, Community School Resource Coordinator, at lyhsmith@henrico.k12.va.us or (804)683-3995.
Community Forum - Please join us for our weekly Community Forum Wednesday at 7:00 via Microsoft Teams. We will discuss all things Hermitage and hope to see you there!
Microsoft Teams
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FAFSA/GRASP - Advisor, Ms. Cox is back and ready to help you with your Financial Aid needs. Unfortunately, the FAFSA does not open until December 1st this year. Before the FAFSA release, she will still be at Hermitage on Tuesdays to meet with you to discuss financial aid and help create your FSA IDs. Please select the link to sign-up for a time to meet with Ms. Cox.
October 9:
Freshmen and Sophomores - PSAT Testing 9:00 - 1:00
Juniors:
Option 1 - Report to school at 9:00 and remain in Study Hall until 1:00
Day 1 ACE students must follow Option 1
Option 2 - Report to school at 1:00 and resume a normal Day 1 schedule
Option 3 - Students can complete assignments through Schoology for all Day 1 classes
Seniors - Report to school at 9:00 and assemble in the auditorium. Convocation will begin at 10:00 with the Class of 2025 photo following. Seniors will be allowed to leave campus at the conclusion of the event.
Student Drop Off - Parents, please remember that student drop off is at the stadium parking lot. The front parking lot will be blocked from moving forward as additional cars in front of the school disrupts the flow of school buses for students with special needs.
HHS Parent/Student Handbook - Please view this document for the 24-25 school year as it contains pertinent information for the daily functions of the school setting.
Please join the PTSO! Our Parent Teacher Student Organization supports various programs and provides resources for our school community. Parents can join for only $7 and we appreciate your support! Visit the PTSO site to join!
The Connection - Please visit the HCPS site to create accounts and gain access to PowerSchool, Lunch Account, and/or pay school fees.
Seniors - Please visit the Jostens site to purchase items for Graduation! Navigate the site and enter “Hermitage” for the school name to locate school specific packages and pricing.
Homecoming 2024! The class of 2026 cordially invites you to spend an evening of magic and wonder in the Enchanted Forest! Join us on October 19th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the ACE Center at Hermitage for an evening that promises to be straight out of a fairy tale. Tickets will be on sale soon through GoFan ONLY. Dance guest forms are available in the front office or outside of room 119. Please see Ms. Voltz in room 119 or Ms. Jones in Counseling with any questions.
September 30 - October 4 (Student Activities Calendar)
9/30 - Day 1
10/1 - Day 2, HHS Multicultural Night
10/2 - Day 1, Community Forum @7:00
10/3 - School Closed
10/4 - Day 2, Randolph Macon visit, HCPS Learning Tours
10/5 - SAT Testing
24-25 Future Planning
October
7 - Equal Opportunity School Survey
9 - PSAT Testing/Senior Convocation
14 - Student Holiday
15 - 18 - Homecoming Week Events (Pep Rally, Parade, etc.)
19 - Homecoming Dance (Enchanted Forest Theme) 7:00 @ HHS
21 - 25 - Virginia Free College Application Week
29 - Herm HalloSteam 5:30 - 7:30
Additional information for this school year is forthcoming. Stay safe, stay healthy, and Roll Pride!