Good morning, Panther Nation! Please view the updates and reminders for this two-day week! Monday is Day 2, and students will attend periods 2, 4, 6, and 8. Safety Alert - Hermitage High School is committed to informing you about health and safety matters impacting our community so we can address them together. As we share this information, please know we are striving to balance the privacy of students and families while also keeping you informed, in accordance with Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order #28. This week, a student ingested an edible substance resulting in a health emergency that required us to call 911. This incident is an important reminder about the need to talk to our students about the potential dangers of drug use. To help build awareness and support students who may be struggling with substance use problems, our school has several educational programs, school counselors, and wrap-around resources available. Each HCPS high school has a dedicated Tiered Intervention School Counselor (TISC) available to support students based on their identified needs. Here at Hermitage, the TISC is Annaleigh Broad. Care Solace: A multilingual care team assists families 24 hours a day in connecting with local mental health and substance use treatment providers. Hazel Telehealth: Offers virtual healthcare support for students in grades 9-12, including mental health and substance use assistance. Parent permission is required for students to connect with a Hazel health professional. Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services Same Day Access for Substance Use Services: Provides immediate help for students in need of urgent intervention. Chesterfield Recovery Academy: Offers a year-round program for students early in recovery from substance use disorders to support their ongoing recovery while they work toward their high school diploma.We are also asking for your help. Please speak with your children at home about the dangers of drug use and the harm these substances can cause. These resources may be helpful during your family conversation: Just Think Twice, Partnership to End Addiction, and Talk. They Hear You. Thank you for your continued partnership in addressing the health and wellness needs of our students. Together, we can ensure that every Hermitage High School student has the support and resources to remain healthy and learning.
Community Forum - Please join us for our weekly Community Forum Monday at 7:00 via Microsoft Teams. We will discuss all things Hermitage and hope to see you there! Holiday Craft Fair! - The Hermitage Band Boosters will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 30 from 9:00 - 3:00. Please stop by to support our Band and Auxiliary Booster programs as we anticipate over 40 local vendors! Buy your yearbook now for 15% off through December 20th with code 15OFF. Want to recognize the hard work of your senior? Make sure to also buy a senior ad, now through December 20th for 10% off with code: WINTERADS. Buy both at: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/25268 Panther Plus - In the event students need additional academic support, Panther Plus is our after-school tutoring program. Please use the form to sign up for additional academic assistance. College Visits - Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities during AIRR Time. Due to the abbreviated week, we will resume this process after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Scholarships - Please view this link for scholarships and apply! Additional Scholarships will be available in MajorClarity. Scholarships will be updated throughout the school year.  English 10 Performance Task - Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will continue to work on End of Course (EOC) Writing Performance Portfolios instead of multiple-choice writing SOL assessments during the 2024-25 school year. Each quarter, a portion of the portfolio will be completed in your child’s 10th-grade English class. Please continue to speak with your child on the importance of doing their best in class and on tasks. Please check in with your child’s teacher on your child’s progress with the tasks. The FAFSA application window is open! We want to offer support as you navigate the completion of the application. We will hold a Financial Aid workshop on December 10, 6:00-7:00 pm. Create your FSA ID before this day to expedite the process. You can use this link to create your FSA ID. See the flyer below for other documents you will need to bring. Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!  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. 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 disrupt 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.
November 25-26 (Student Activities Calendar) 11/25 - Day 2, Community Forum @7:00 11/26 - Day 1, 11/27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday 11/30 - HHS Band Booster Craft Fair 12/2 - Day 2 - English 10 Performance Task
24-25 Future Planning December 2-5 - English 10 Performance Task 9 - Poetry Out Loud 10 - Financial Aid Workshop @6:00 11 - Winter Concert 20 - HHS Winter Celebration 23 - 1/3 - Winter Break
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