Please review the following updates and important information below. Have a great week and roll pride!
| The course selection window is open from January 5 - 19. You and your student can select courses for the 26-27 school year. Directions to make selections can be found here. Counselors will be visiting English classrooms to hold scheduling lessons and shortly after we will meet with every student individually to confirm their selections. If there are any questions, please contact your student's school counselor. |
| Panther+ Tutoring HHS Teachers provide tutoring afterschool Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday every week from 4:00 - 5:30. Transportation is not provided. Students should contact Mrs. Ryan with questions. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend Saturday School from 9:00 - 12:00. Transportation is not provided. Students should contact Mrs. Ryan with questions. |
| We invite you to review the 2026 Summer Academy Hybrid-Online Health & Physical Education information site: https://tinyurl.com/hcps-SA26-ohpe And attend the optional Q&A sessions which provide an opportunity for families to explore the course framework and requirements, meet our coordinator, and learn more about the tentative Summer 2026 calendar: JANUARY 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - TEAMS Meeting Link JANUARY 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - TEAMS Meeting Link The Lottery Application opens after the January 20 Q&A session and closes on February 13. Application links are available on the information site, linked above. |
| HHS Community Forum - The Community Forum will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00. We will discuss the new VDOE Accountability System and how it impacts HHS. We hope to see you at both events! 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# |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Wednesday is a half day and students will be dismissed at 12:55. AVR and HSHS ACE Students should report to the bus ramp at 9:00. Hermitage ACE students should report to their location at 9:25. Students have the option to receive a “Grab and Go Lunch” prior to dismissal.
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| ASVAB Testing Sign-Up! February 19, 2026, 9:30am The ASVAB is known as the Military enlistment test, which allows students the opportunity to achieve a score (up to 99) that gains them eligibility into the branch of their choosing. The ASVAB is also known as a Career Exploration tool that provides high quality, career exploration and planning at no cost. The goal of the ASVAB Program is to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers using knowledge they have gained about their interests and skills. Students will explore occupations in line with your interests and skills. If you are interested in signing up, please click this link to complete the google form. Once students sign-up, parent/guardians will be contacted for permission to test. |
| HHS Yearbooks! 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! |
| Life Ready Learning Update Starting Quarter 2, Hermitage High School will transition to the new Life Ready Learning reporting form, allowing students to log a wider range of real-world experiences — from community service to leadership, civic engagement, and work-based learning. All previously approved hours still count toward the 80-hour requirement for the HCPS Life Ready Learning Diploma Seal. This shift ensures students are recognized for building the durable skills that matter most beyond the classroom. This new system, which will take effect across HCPS, is similar to the old community service log and diploma seal system, but now better matches the mission of HCPS. You can read more details in this 1-pager and/or this document outlining the new guidelines. |
| 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. |
| Summer Bridge at Radford University Radford University is hosting a weeklong exploration Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) July 12-17. Please access the QR Code for additional information. |
| Seniors! Don't forget! To re-submit 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 Scholarships information. All seniors should report each Scholarship to Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Ferrell, or Ms. Payne as soon as possible. |
| 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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| Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC. is expanding its dynamic youth initiatives to the West End! Please see the flyer to find out more about these opportunities! |
| January 12-19 Student Activities Calendar)
Looking Way Ahead
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