Happy Monday, Panther Nation and welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready for the next 15 days of instruction before Winter Break! Please view the updates and reminders for this week!
English 10 Performance Task - Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) will continue working 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.
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!
Yearbook Info! 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.
Scholarships - Please view this link for scholarships and apply! Additional Scholarships will be available in MajorClarity. Scholarships will be updated throughout the school year.
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.
December 2 - 6 (Student Activities Calendar)
12/2 - Day 2, English 10 Performance Task,
12/3 - Day 1, English 10 Performance Task
12/4 - Day 2, English 10 Performance Task, Community Forum @7:00
12/5 - Day 1, English 10 Performance Task, HHS Club Pictures
12/6 - Day 2, English 10 Performance Task
24-25 Future Planning
December
9 - Poetry Out Loud
10 - Financial Aid Workshop @6:00
11 - Winter Concert
20 - HHS Winter Celebration
23 - 1/3 - Winter Break