Good morning, Panthers! Please view the updates and reminders for the week! Today is Day 2, and students will attend classes 2, 4, 6, and 8.
| Celebrate autumn and experience all 9 HCPS marching bands at the 2025 Band Showcase Marching bands are the soundtrack of fall. Enjoy the crisp autumn weather and experience nine outstanding high school marching bands at Henrico County Public Schools’ 2025 Band Showcase. This year’s event will take place on October 6 at Hermitage High School and feature performances by bands from each of the school division’s comprehensive high schools at 6:00 p.m. The event is free, but donations are being accepted at the gate for the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign. Attendees can meet Ann McGee, this year’s Henrico Christmas Mother. Celebrate the 83rd anniversary of this community campaign by bringing donations of canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, crackers, hats, gloves, and socks, and monetary donations. Learn more about the local nonprofit at henricochristmasmother.org. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. We hope to see you there! |
| PSAT Testing On Wednesday, October 8, all Freshmen and Sophomores will participate in the PSAT Test from 9:00 - 1:10.
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| HHS Convocation On Wednesday, October 8, we will formally recognize the Class of 2026 during Convocation at 10:00. This will be the first time we publicly declare the Senior Class. Seniors are expected to wear the graduation gown to the ceremony and will take a class picture before being dismissed from the stadium. Parents are encouraged to attend! The Class of 2026 Panoramic picture is $15 through Strawbridge. Enter the code: FM482749 on the Strawbridge site. |
| HHS Community Forum Please join us for our Community Forum on Wednesday, October 8, at 7:00. We hope to see you there! Microsoft Teams: Need help? Meeting ID: 220 157 793 362 8 Passcode: Ko2HA3JS Dial in by phone +1 804-394-5753,,675811423# United States, Farnham Phone conference ID: 675 811 423# |
| HHS Counseling Parents, we would like to hear your thoughts on how School Counseling can serve your students. Please complete this Parent Needs Assessment. Please contact Mrs. Jones at mmjones@henrico.k12.va.us with any questions or concerns. October College Visits - HHS partners with colleges and universities to schedule visits with admissions officers during the school year. All interested students should obtain a pass from School Counseling to attend a session!
College and Career Night - HCPS will host the College and Career Night at the Regency Adult Education center on October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00. Representatives from Colleges and various careers will be on site to connect with all students in attendance. |
| AP Exam Ordering If your child wants to take an AP Exam, you must pay at least a $40 deposit (for each exam) by November 7, 2025. Each AP Exam costs $103. This is the link to our Advanced Placement (AP) Newsletter. It has all the information you need to prepare to sign up. This information has also been shared with students through Schoology. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Jones at mmjones@henrico.k12.va.us or Mrs. Ferrell at ksferrell@henrico.k12.va.us. |
| Delta Academy If you are interested in being a part of a girls' group that will help you learn the importance of excelling academically, goal setting and planning for the future, and creating compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service, learning, and community, consider joining Delta Gems. See the flyer below for more information. They will host 3 orientation dates (registration QR on flyer): 1. October 5 @ Fairfield Library from 2-3 pm 2. October 11 (virtual) on ZOOM from 12-1 pm 3. October 18 @ River City Middle School from 12-1 pm |
| Applications for the Hermitage High School’s chapter of the National Beta Club are now available. National Beta Club is a community-service-based honor society. Applicants must have achieved and maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher, as well as be in good standing. Verified applicants were sent an email today; please check your emails! If you think this sounds like you, please read, print, and complete the linked application if you are interested in applying, or pick up an application from a sponsor. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Lugo (103) & Mrs. R (163). |
| Seniors! Don't forget! To resubmit your request for a transcript. Mrs. Cox will meet with students and families on Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning to create FAFSA IDs. The FAFSA will officially open to submit applications until October 1, 2025. If you have any questions, you can email Mrs. Cox at hermitage@grasp4va.org
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| Scholarships Seniors are encouraged to visit the HHS School Counseling site to access scholarship information. All seniors should report each Scholarship to Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Ferrell, or Ms. Payne as soon as possible. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yTPLRW87E8lJfI8Zs1g0jC6Qg5AKg31mGZzvTwtQly0/edit?gid=0#gid=0 |
| Support for Students struggling with substance use At Hermitage High School, the health, wellness, and success of our students are the shared responsibility of our young people, their families, and our community of caring educators. We recognize the challenges that substance use can bring to our students, and we are committed to educating students on the risks of substance use while also ensuring that anyone who is struggling with substance use has access to resources and treatment support. Our school has a number of evidence-based programs and interventions ranging from classroom lessons to more specific services based on individual student needs. We have a staff member who is dedicated to helping families navigate resources and make connections to wraparound services for students struggling with substance use. If you have questions about youth substance use or if you are seeking support for your student, I encourage you to reach out directly to our Tiered Intervention School Counselor, Ms. Annaleigh Broad, at asbroad@henrico.k12.va.us or via her confidential phone line (804) 866-2687. Through the Henrico CARES initiative, you also have access to the following services at no cost to your family:
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| Herm HalloSTEAM Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, October 29th, from 5-7 pm. We cordially invite you to Herm HalloSTEAM Trunk or Treat. Hermitage HS will host our students, families, feeder-pattern elementary schools, and the community for a night full of activities, games, music, and lots of candy for everyone to enjoy. We will also have inflatable games and a trunk or treat sponsored by Dumbarton Elementary School. Please take a moment and view the attachments regarding donations for winter clothes and candy for the event. You can complete the RSVP form here. We look forward to having you join us for this spooktacular event! Thank you so much for your time and support for our school community. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to having you join us at The Herm for an amazing month of events! |
| HHS Yearbooks! Capture the memories of this school year with our Hermitage High School yearbook. Order your copy today to guarantee your student gets one! The cost is only $50! Attention Senior Families! Celebrate your graduate with a yearbook dedication page - a lasting tribute they'll cherish forever! Prices start at only $25! Order at tinyurl.com/HermYearbook2026! Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! |
| Equity Ambassadors Applications- Are you interested in making Hermitage and Henrico County a safe place for all students to live and learn? Apply today- the application deadline is TODAY!!!!!!! See Mrs. Hyde in Room 136 with questions. The Equity Ambassador program is designed to create a safe place for students across the school district to discuss current issues impacting our school communities while providing them with knowledge and leadership skills to assist them as they work to promote equity and diversity (inclusivity) efforts in their school community. |
| Service Opportunities Representatives from the National Guard (8th) and United States Army (9th) will share information for all interested students during lunches on Wednesday and Thursday this week. |
| College Visits this Week @The Herm The HHS School Counseling Department partners with Admissions Officers from various colleges/universities to schedule presentations to all interested students. Admission Officers from Randolph Macon College will be on campus during AIRRTime on Tuesday, October 7. |
| October 6 - 10 (Student Activities Calendar)
Looking Way Ahead
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Thanks for your continued support of HHS! Stay safe and Roll Pride!