Hermitage High School

March 4 & 5

HHS Music Department will host two concerts this week in the auditorium!

• HHS Chorus Concert Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00,

• HHS Band Concert is on Wednesday, March 5, at 6:00.

March 5

Community Forum -  Please join us for our weekly Community Forum on Wednesday at 7:00 via Microsoft Teams.  We will discuss all things Hermitage and hope to see you there!

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March 6

Spring Sport Parent Meeting

We will host a Parent Meeting for all families of student athletes participating in Spring Sports on Thursday, March 6, at 5:00.  We hope to see you there!

HHS Yearbooks!  Hermitage yearbooks are available for purchase through the following link: Yearbook Ordering

Seniors, if you would like to purchase an AD in the yearbook, use the same link. Use the code GRADUATE for 10% off your Senior AD.

Library Announcement! - Please return all overdue books as we aim to increase circulation during the Spring!

March 11

Hidden in Plain Sight @HHS, March 11, 5:30

Please join us for the free Henrico County community initiative to help educate parents on the possible signs of alcohol and other drug use by teens. A teenager’s bedroom is replicated to allow parents to learn about indicators of alcohol and other drug use. Discover how alcohol and other drugs can easily be hidden in a teenager’s bedroom and learn of ways to engage in proactive and healthy discussions to prevent risky behaviors.

March 19

HCPS Immunization Event @ HHS, March 19, 8:30 - 11:30 - Henrico County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health’s Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will hold a free vaccination clinic at each HCPS middle and high school to provide required vaccines for students entering seventh or 12th grade in 2025-26. No reservation is needed for the winter and spring clinics. Virginia requires students to be immunized against various illnesses to enroll for the new school year. Parents and guardians do not need to accompany students if a signed consent form has been returned.

Immunization restrictions and requirements for 2025-26 enrollment:

• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY): Students must have at least two doses, the first administered before entering seventh grade and the final administered before entering 12th grade. Only rising seventh and 12th-grade students may receive vaccinations.

• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (Tdap): The booster vaccine is required for students entering seventh grade and those entering 12th grade who have not received a dose of this vaccine after age 7. Students ages 11 or older may be vaccinated.

Academic and Career Planning - School Counselors are currently meeting with students individually for Academic and Career Planning and will verify all course requests. We will update the incomplete course request at this time as well. Please contact your child's counselor if there are any questions.  

March 15

Macy’s Prom Event - Macy’s at Short Pump Town Center is hosting a prom event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm.  They will have a prom fashion show, DJ, a caricature artist, and more. There will be a restaurant gift card giveaway, and one lucky winner will receive the prom dress of choice. See the attached document for additional details!

March 20

NEW DATE FOR SENIOR CAP AND GOWN PICTURES - March 20th!

Please pick up flyers from Ms. Beggs in room 135 if you would like to participate!

March 27

Career Fair/Life Ready Expo! - We are looking for participants from ANY AND ALL professions for our Career Fair/Life Ready Day being held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9:30-1:00 pm.  Click here to sign up. For questions, please contact Mrs. Jones, School Counseling Director, at mmjones@henrico.k12.va.us.

• Senior Yearbook Ad - Seniors, if you would like to purchase an AD in the yearbook, you can use the same link to do so. You can use the code GRADUATE for 10% off your Senior AD.

• Scholarships - Please view this link of scholarships and apply!  Additional Scholarships will be available in MajorClarity.  Scholarships will be updated throughout the school year.

• 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.

• FAFSA/GRASP Advisor, Ms. Cox, is ready to help you with your Financial Aid needs.  She will 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.

• Senior Cap and Gown Photos - Rescheduled to March 20, 2025.

• 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!

• 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

• Cell Phones - The Commonwealth of Virginia has “Bell to Bell” cell phone restrictions for all students.  HHS will adhere to this policy.  Students are only allowed to have their phones out during class exchanges and lunches.  If a phone is seen outside of these times, it will be confiscated for the day. 

• 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.  

• 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. 

• The Connection - Please visit the HCPS site to create accounts and gain access to PowerSchool, Lunch Account, and/or pay school fees.  

March 3 - 7  (Student Activities Calendar)

• 3/3 - Day 2, ACCESS Testing, 

• 3/4 - Day 1, ACCESS Testing, Chorus Concert @ @6:00

• 3/5 - Day 2, Band Concert @ 6:00

• 3/6 - Day 1,  Spring Sport Parent Meeting @5:00

• 3/7 - Day 2, 

• 3/8 - SAT Testing (Registration through CollegeBoard Only, HCPS Arts Festival @Glen Allen High School, 10:00 am -4:00 pm

• 3-26 - School Hours 9:00 - 4:15

• 5 - HHS Band Concert

• 8 - SAT Testing

• 8 - Panthers on Purpose Saturday School 9:00 - 12:00

• 11 - Hidden in Plain Sight @5:30

• 15 - Panthers on Purpose Saturday School 9:00 - 12:00

• 18-21- English 10 Writing Task

• 19 - HCPS Immunization Event 8:30-11:30

• 22 - Panthers on Purpose Saturday School 9:00 - 12:00

• 25 Panther Learning Expo