The Panther Support Team (PST) is starting a Breakfast Club initiative kicking off on Friday, March 15th, and will serve students who are arriving at school on time! Stop by Commons A, near the bus ramp entrance and the main entrance.
Check out our dynamic Panther Support Team. They've been busy brainstorming new ways to support our Panther family, and we're so glad to have them here at Hermitage! #rollpride
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Help us get ready for the 2nd Annual Panther Learning Expo (the best day of the year!) by contributing to our current Donors Choose project. Stay tuned for more updates about this year's Panther Learning Expo! #rollpride #innovativelearning #bestdayoftheyear@hermptso @hermprincipal
Save the Date! Hermitage Curriculum Fair Tuesday January 16th from 4:30-6:30. Chat with teachers and club leaders: Get the scoop on courses, ask questions, and gain insightful advice from the passionate educators and club leaders who will guide you in your high school adventure!
Hermitage HS Events 10/30-11/3
Please view the updates and reminders for the week! We are now in the second marking period! Check PowerSchool to review grades and attendance! Tomorrow is Day 1 and students will attend period 1, 3, 5, and 7.
HCPS Christmas Mother - We are collecting items for Christmas Mother through November 17. The 2nd period class with the most items will receive a Chick Fil A breakfast! We aim to collect non-perishable food and winter clothing items. Thanks in advance for participating!
Community Forum - The Community Forum will be postponed to November 7 due to scheduled events.
College and Career Night - Please join the HCPS staff as we welcome numerous colleges and businesses within the community at our annual College and Career Night. This year it will be held at Deep Run High School from 6:00 - 8:00 on Wednesday, November 1. See the attached flyer for additional details.
Yearbook Information - The Future is Now; it's time to order your yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 25268.
Attention senior parents and local business owners! Did you know you can place an ad in the yearbook for your local business or place a goodbye letter of well-wishes to your senior? Order an ad now at yearbookordercenter.com with code 25268!
Are you the parent of a senior? Buy an ad in the yearbook with code SENIORAD24 to receive a 24% discount! Ads regarding students can ONLY be dedicated to graduating seniors.
HHS Parent/Student Handbook - Please view this document for the 23-24 school year as it contains pertinent information for the daily functions of the school setting.
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!
Seniors - Sharon Cox will be the GRASP advisor at Hermitage again this year and work with Hermitage seniors on financial aid for college. The FAFSA does not come out until December 1st this year due to significant changes. Please sign-up at the following link for an appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CAAAB238-202324#/. For more information please visit the School Counseling Website.
Veterans Day - We will honor those who serve our country on November 9. Please contact Master Gunnery Sergeant Bartley if you have service members in your family as we aim to hold a special breakfast and assembly on this date. This is for all service members! Thanks in advance!
AP Info
The AP Exam registration window has opened! Registration this year will again be done via Total Registration. In order to completely register for an AP Exam students must be in the AP Classroom as well as complete the registration on Total Registration. Registration codes will be changed on November 8, 2023.
2023-2024 AP Exam Fees:
AP Exam Fee Total= $102 per exam
AP Exam Fee for AP Seminar - $152
AP Free/Reduced Lunch Exam Fee Total= $0 per exam (parents/guardians must complete the fee waiver eligibility google form; https://forms.gle/3T7NRs8xTXp9ewJB7; additionally, students must check the fee waiver box in Total Registration to be considered for a fee waiver. If you are not requesting a fee waiver do not complete the google form.)
Important Registration Dates:
September 18 -November 8, 2023 – Regular registration window. $40 deposit is required for each AP exam ordered.
November 8, 2024 – Last day to cancel an AP Exam and receive a refund.
November 9, 2022 – March 9, 2024- Late registration window. Registrations made during this window will incur a $40 late fee per exam, no exceptions.
March 9, 2024- Deadline to pay remainder of AP Exam balance in order to sit for AP Exam in May. AP exam registrations that are not fully paid by Monday, March 9, 2024 will be canceled, exams will not be ordered, and no refund will be given for the deposit.
October 30 - November 3
10/30 - Day 1
10/31 - Day 2
11/1 - Day 1, College and Career Night @ Deep Run High School
11/2 - Day 2
11/3 - Day 1
Looking Way Ahead
November 6-7 - School Closed
November 9 - Veterans Day Breakfast/Assembly
November 16 - Literacy Night/Parent Teacher Conferences
November 22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 9 - JR Tucker ROTC Run
December 22 - January 5 - Winter Break
January 16 - Curriculum Night 5:00 - 7:00
Additional information for this school year is forthcoming. Stay safe, stay healthy, and Roll Pride!
Our annual Craft Fair is almost here! Please share the attached flyer with your friends, family, and neighborhood Facebook pages! We would love to give our over 30 vendors lots of customers! Thank you so much for your support of our Marching Panthers!
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH is September 15th - October 15th to celebrate Hispanic culture and the achievements of the Hispanic community. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this Thursday, Sept 21st with our Herm Spanish Club in Commons B after school!
Ms. Kirk's 6th block Environmental Science class learned about grizzlies in Katmai National Park in Alaska by checking out Explore.org's live cam. They used Canva to craft creative, eye-catching entries for the 2023 Fat Bear Week poster campaign contest!
HermTravels is going to Greece in 2024! If you are interested in traveling to see some of the sights you have learned about in your History class, shop til you drop, gobble great Greek goodies, or just chill on a Mediterranean beach, come to our interest meeting on Tuesday, 9/19/23 in the Herm Library at 7 pm. We hope to see you there!
The Quizbowl team will not have practice this week. Practice will be held next week as scheduled on September 21st. Between now and then, some important dates to add to your calendar include:
Cavalier Classic - September 23rd, all-day
Battle of the Brains Recording - September 29th, 8:30 to 10:30 AM
VCU Fall Tournament - October 28th, all-day
Keep an eye on your inboxes for more information, action items, and requests for your response.
Panthers! Did you forget to buy your yearbook last year? You can buy last year's yearbook for just 25 dollars! Go to Ms. Longhi's room in 149M during 4th block to purchase with cash or card.
Join the Herm PTSO for a fundraiser at Chipotle next week and help raise money to support our Panthers!
Who: YOU! & the Herm PTSO
What: Chipotle Fundraiser for Herm! 33% of sales will be donated to the cause. Order online for pick-up using code ZZGGDQT or show this flyer in the restaurant.
When: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH | 5-9PM
Where: 8955 STAPLES MILL RD, RICHMOND, VA, 23228
Heat Transfer Vinyl Workshop! Participants will design and print their own simple designs and use an iron to transfer the design to the canvas bag provided (or bring your own item to decorate).
When you sign up, please make sure you complete ALL the steps listed at the top of the form so you can begin creating right away. https://bit.ly/HLprograms
The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's comedy about mistaken identities.
Stop by the bulletin board outside of the auditorium for a form or see Ms. Hubbard for more information! (ebhubbard@henrico.k12.va.us)
Audition for the Fall play after school on September 5th and 6th from 4-6 pm in the Hermitage Auditorium. Come prepared to present a 1-minute comedic monologue. Audition forms can be found on Ms. Hubbard's classroom door (LC1).
Not an actor? Grab a tech application and work backstage or in the booth.
Attention Baseball Players:
For the returners,
Please make note of this week's schedule. This will be the schedule for all of September.
Tuesdays 4:30 pm-6 pm @ Facility
Thursdays 4:30 pm-6 pm @ Herm Field
Saturdays 3:30 pm-5 pm @ Herm Field
Reminder: This Thursday at 6:30 @ Romas to meet the parents. Light infield/outfield work until 5:30. Please report to the field immediately after school.
My name is Coach TJ and I'm the new Varsity Baseball Coach here at Herm! I'm looking to start the JV program back up for Baseball. All players with any skill set are welcome to try out. In fact, I encourage you. I've been in player development long before I was a coach. So if you think you can get better, let me help you prove that!
Any and All players interested in trying out, I will need to meet with you at the field in the covered bleachers tomorrow 8/30 @5pm for a short meeting for a meet and greet, to set goals, and expectations, and ask questions. Parents are welcome to attend. See you then!
Interested in joining the Debate or Speech Club? Come to the interest meeting to learn more about it. Debate club will meet in the library 8/29 during AIR Time and Speech Club will meet 8/31 in room 134 during AIR Time.
RE: Girls' Basketball Interest Meeting
We had to reschedule due to the pep rally on Friday and Air Time being moved to the end of the day.
We will have the interest meeting on Tuesday during Air Time in Room 199
SENIORS LISTEN UP! It’s YOUR TURN to work for HERM TV!!! If you are interested in either filming, being an on-screen personality, or BOTH, get a pass from Mrs. Perez in room 120 before the interest meeting on TUESDAY, September 5th during AIR TIME! We will be meeting in the library!
Attention All Students: There will be a Debate Team interest meeting on Tuesday, 8/29 in the library. Get a pass from Mrs. Jones in room 134 or Ms. Curtis in the library.