Please view the updates and reminders for this week. Monday is Day 1, and students will attend classes 1, 3, 5, and 7.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the counseling team invites all students to participate in Wellness Bingo. Stop by the counseling office to pick up a bingo card, or click here to print. Complete at least one activity on each row starting May 12 - May 23, and then bring your completed bingo card to the counseling office by May 23rd to earn a prize. This is a voluntary activity, and is meant to encourage you to try out various self-care strategies that might help manage your day to day stress. Additionally, each Wednesday during the month of May, Henrico Area Mental Health will have a table set up during each lunch block. So, stop by and find out more about the services they offer to support mental health in our community. | |
May 19-20 | Senior Final Exams
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Laptop Collection Laptops collection will begin this week. It is imperative that ALL students return their laptop before leaving for the Summer Break. We need your help to ensure we reach 100% collection!
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Underclass Awards Ceremony The Underclass Awards Ceremony will be held in the HHS Gymnasium at 9:30 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This semi-formal event will serve as an opportunity to highlight and recognize the academic accomplishments of our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Parents are welcome to attend and special invitations were sent via email last week. Parents should park in the Stadium Parking Lot and enter through the side doors of the gym. We hope to see you there! | |
Underclass Final Exams All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take final exams (The only exception is for students who participated in AP exams). Exams will be provided on paper and last 100 minutes and we will operate in a secure testing environment.
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May 21 | Please join us on Wednesday, May 21 for our Community Forum at 7:00 via Microsoft Teams. We will discuss all things Hermitage and hope to see you there! Microsoft Teams Need help? Meeting ID: 289 300 816 930 Passcode: jnfgBJ Dial in by phone +1 804-394-5753,,774889903# United States, Richmond Phone conference ID: 774 889 903# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN |
May 21 | Herm Travels Herm Travels is going to Switzerland and Germany in 2026 and is announcing a new trip to Japan for summer 2027! We will be holding an interest meeting on Wednesday, May 21st in the Hermitage Library at 7 PM. Scan the QR Codes on the flyers around school to RSVP. See Ms. Franson or Mr. Dell for more information. |
May 21, 22, 27 | Graduation Practice All seniors who plan to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend all graduation practices. We are the first HCPS high school to participate so we have to be ready!
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May 23 | Senior Honors Assembly Please join us to honor our seniors during their Final Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at 10:00. This is a change due to ACE Completion Ceremonies. Students will receive academic awards to include recognition for earned scholarships! Parents should park in the Stadium Parking Lot and enter through the side doors of the gym. We hope to see you there! |
May 23 | Senior Picnic The Senior Picnic will begin immediately following the Senior Awards Assembly (approximately 12 P.M.) and will run until about 3:00 P.M at the football stadium. |
Library Announcement Herm Library had a great year and checked out 8000 books, but now it’s time to return all of them! This week, the library will begin marking missing books as lost and generating bills for replacement costs. You can pay for lost books at the library, cash or charge. | |
Academic and Career Planning - School Counselors are currently meeting with students individually for Academic and Career Planning and will be verifying all course requests. We will update incomplete course requests at this time as well. Please contact your child's counselor if there are any questions. Course Verification Sheets will be coming home this week. Please review, sign and make any changes if applicable and return to School Counseling by Friday, May 2, 2025. Please remember, the last day to make changes to course requests is May 23, 2025. | |
Class of 2025 VDOE Early College Scholars - Students who have earned college credits while in high school through AP and Dual Enrollment and have met other academic achievements are eligible to be Early College Scholars. This program encourages students to take advanced and college level courses while maintaining a B average throughout their high school career. We want to recognize those in the Class of 2025, which we do with a Governor’s Seal on their diploma. Completing THIS form confirms a student’s distinction and eligibility by meeting each of the ECS qualifications. Students can return the form to School Counseling. And congratulations to our seniors who have worked so hard throughout these important 4 years at Hermitage High School!
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May 28 | HHS Graduation
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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! | |
Engage RVA is excited to invite rising seniors in the Richmond area to apply for this year’s Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service. This immersive two-week program is designed to develop leadership skills through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, including a structured leadership curriculum, internships, and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Each year, the Institute focuses on a theme relevant to the greater Richmond community, with this year’s emphasis on Social Justice. | |
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Longwood’s Summer 2025 Dual Enrollment Economics and Personal Finance course will run from June 23 to July 26. Registration is scheduled to open on Monday, March 17, and closes on June 6. $50 Summer 2025 Longwood Dual Enrollment Flyer (includes a registration link and contact information). Additionally, [LU] will once again offer a Fall 2025 course option. Please keep this in mind as you assist students with registration for next year. Fall registration opens in June, and the online course will run from August 25 to December 12. $50. Additional details will be available in late Spring. | |
KE CAMPS will be running a small program at the Lakeside Park Club in Richmond, VA for children aged 4-12. The camp will operate Monday-Friday the weeks of 6/23, 7/7, 7/14, and 7/28. Please note that all employees must be at least 16 years of age by the time that camp starts. Please visit KE CAMPS to apply! | |
Class of 2026! We are excited to invite rising seniors in the Richmond area to apply for this year’s Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service. This immersive two-week program is designed to develop leadership skills through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, including a structured leadership curriculum, internships, and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Each year, the Institute focuses on a theme relevant to the greater Richmond community, with this year’s emphasis on Social Justice. The Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service is committed to empowering high school students to become ethical leaders who understand the impact of public service and civic responsibility. By engaging with current social issues and working alongside peers from various backgrounds, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to initiate change and make a lasting difference. The Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service will take place on the campus of St. Christopher’s School. The institute will take place June 9-20 (no session on June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth). Each student who completes the program will receive a stipend. Students, parents, and school administrators interested in learning more about this program can visit the St. Christopher’s Site | |
YMCA Summer Camp Through Camp Tuckahoe, we offer traditional day camp programming designed to provide campers aged 5-14 with the opportunity to explore the outdoors, build lasting friendships, and develop valuable skills in a supportive and fun atmosphere. As we gear up for the upcoming season, we are currently looking to hire enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate staff members to join our camp dream team! We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to nurturing and empowering young people through the following roles:
If you are interested and fit the above qualifications and could thrive in a seasonal position with responsibilities in maintaining a high-quality, safe, and engaging program, please contact Calyn Stanley at (804)837-9359. | |
Unite STEAM L.I.T. (Leaders in Training) is a four-week, pre-collegiate summer experience for rising 9th-11th grade students. As one of Virginia State University's signature summer programs through the College of Education, this program encourages students to pursue college majors and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)-related fields through a program of focused hands-on rigorous academics, enrichment, and career exploration. Unite STEAM L.I.T. will be held in-person on the campus of Virginia State University from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mondays - Thursdays from June 2-26, 2025 (with an overnight field trip scheduled during the last week). All classroom supplies and lunch will be provided daily. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $300.00 stipend.
Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd. Applications will be evaluated, and decisions will be provided the following week. Spaces are limited, so don't delay...sign up today! For questions, please contact Dr. Michael Rainey at mrainey@vsucamps.com or 804-524-5690. | |
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May 19-23 (Student Activities Calendar)
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Additional information is forthcoming. Stay safe, stay healthy, and Roll Pride!