Reminders & Updates from Dr. Jackson: Week of December 1, 2025

Welcome back, Panthers! Here are the updates and reminders for the week of December 1–5.

This Week's Schedule & Key Events

Date	Day Type	Events
Mon, 12/1	Day 1
Tue, 12/2	Day 2	HHS Community Forum @ 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Wed, 12/3	Day 1	PTSO Mocktails and Masterpieces @ 7:00 PM
Thu, 12/4	Day 2	A Club Meetings; Army Lunch Visit
Fri, 12/5	Day 1	B Club Meetings; Air Force Lunch Visit

HHS Community Forum (Virtual)
- When: Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM.
- Join Link: Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 220 157 793 362 8 / Passcode: Ko2HA3JS).
PTSO Mocktails & Masterpieces: Tinsel & Tidings
- When: Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM.
- Cost: $40 per person (includes canvas, paint, and 2 mocktails).
- RSVP: hermitageptso.com.

Yearbooks on Sale: The 2025-2026 Yearbook is on sale for $40 through the New Year ($10 off!).
- Senior Dedication Pages start at only $25 (Order at tinyurl.com/HermYearbook2026!).
FAFSA IDs: Mrs. Cox is meeting with students/families on Mondays and Tuesdays to create FAFSA IDs.
Transcripts: Seniors, resubmit your request for a transcript.
Scholarships: Visit the HHS School Counseling site for information and report all awards to Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Ferrell, or Ms. Payne.
Parent Feedback: Complete the Parent Needs Assessment to share your thoughts on School Counseling services.
Summer Opportunity: Radford University is hosting a Women in STEM Summer Bridge July 12–17.

Life Ready Learning: Hermitage is transitioning to a new reporting form for real-world experiences (leadership, service, etc.). All previously approved hours count toward the 80-hour Diploma Seal requirement.
Substance Use Support: For confidential support, contact Tiered Intervention School Counselor Ms. Annaleigh Broad at asbroad@henrico.k12.va.us or (804) 866-2687.
Henrico CARES offers free services, including Care Solace (24-hour mental health connection) and Hazel Telehealth (virtual healthcare).