November 25, 2015 
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Physics
Students in Mr. Yohn's Physics class have spent the last few days learning about Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.  Today students saw and felt the effects of these laws in a good ole fashioned Tug Of War!


Chemistry 2
Student's in Mrs. Lauer's Chemistry II class used their knowledge of acid-base chemistry to determine the Vitamin C concentration of various fresh fruits and processed juices.  The students used their analytical chemistry skills to determine why variations in concentration existed between a fresh item and a processed item.  

Sports Medicine
Students in Mr. Redder's Sports Medicine class had Chief Paul Stephans from Hartford Fire & Rescue talking to them about Emergency Action Planning
 
Students in Sports Medicine also learned about taping this week.

Journey Bracelet Project
HUHS Health Technician and cancer survivor, Laurell Scholz was featured in Saturday's Daily News for her Journey Bracelet project that our Student Council recently teamed up with her on to create bracelets for cancer patients. Read the full story by clicking here.

Commons Supervisor Needed
We are in need of a new Commons Supervisor as soon as  November 30, 2015. The pay rate is $11.62 per hour. If you know of anyone who would be interested in a part time position from  10:30 am to  12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, supervising during lunch hours, please let us know. 
You can contact Denise Howe, Human Resources Director, at 
(262)673-8381 or  [email protected].  
A Reminder for Students Leaving the Building
There has been a slight increase in students leaving from other doors rather than signing out with the reception desk in the secure entryway. Students are reminded to secure a pass to leave the building and bring it to the receptionist in the secure entrance when leaving. 
Candlelight Vigil 
The Washington County Heroin Task Force will be partnering with Stop Heroin Now to sponsor a Candlelight Vigil on December 17 at 6:30pm, Riverside Park in West Bend.  We will be supplying luminary bags for all attendance to personalize if they choose.  If you would like to pick up a luminary bag before, hand to personalize.  Stop by the Elevate office during regular hours, they will be available at the front desk. Click here for more information.
In This Issue
Quick Links
District Calendars & Schedule
Calendar of Events
NOV 26-27
Thanksgiving Break
No School

DEC 2
Children's Concert

DEC 7
School Board Meeting
5:45pm Library

DEC 9
Early Release Day
12:00pm

DEC 14
Bands, Jazz Holiday Concert

DEC 
16
Orchestra Holiday Concert

DEC 21
Choral Holiday Concert

DEC 23
Early Release Day
12:00pm

DEC 24
-JAN 3
Holiday Break
No School
Birdhouse

Stop in at the Bird House and Ozzy's Café for your school apparel and gift certificates this holiday season!  We have hooded sweatshirts, ¼ zip sweatshirts, Under Armour sweatshirts and sweatpants, winter hats, scarfs, and much more!  Not sure what size to buy? We sell gift certificates for any amount good for apparel, and also offer a $5 card good strictly towards food.  Come on in and take a look at what we have! Our hours are  7am-9:15am  and  2pm-3:15pm.   If those times don't work into your schedule please email us at  [email protected]  - we'd be happy to pull an order and set it aside for you to pick up or answer any questions that you have . Hope to see you at the BirdHouse and Ozzy's Cafe this holiday season!  

2016 Yearbook
Senior Picture Deadline
The deadline for senior pictures this year is January 15, 2016. If not received by January 15, the absolute deadline is January 31, with a $25 fee. Please click here for all of the senior picture details and to see if your picture has been received.

Have you ordered a 2016 yearbook?
An HUHS 2016 yearbook can be ordered an paid for at anytime throughout the year through our eFunds website by clicking here. A yearbook is a great way for students to remember their high school memories!
Marker Recycling
Do you have dried out markers just laying around? Bring them to school! The environmental science club and class are collecting markers to be recycled through Crayola ColorCycle. Crayola will then use these markers to turn into new markers, playground furniture, and other plastic materials. We are collecting ALL brands, including Sharpies, highlighters, and dry erase markers. There is a collection bin in the attendance office and in the secured entrance of HUHS. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Arkens
News from the Counseling Department
College Applications
Seniors applying to college should be submitting their applications by now if they have not done so already.   Application due dates vary from school to school, but in general colleges prefer to receive applications by early December.  

Financial Aid Night
Financial Aid is provided for by the federal government, the State of Wisconsin, outside scholarship sources, and the college/universities themselves.   Most aid is based on financial need and is designed to help meet the difference between the cost of college and the student and family's ability to pay for the education.
HUHS will be hosting a presentation for college-bound students and their parents to learn about grants, loans, student employment, and scholarships on Wednesday, December 16, at 6:30pm.   A speaker from Great Lakes Higher Education will be here to discuss the process of how families finance college costs through all the available options.   Senior students and parents should plan to attend!

Badger Boys/Girls
Does your student have an interest in government and citizenship?  Do they display qualities of leadership, good moral character, cooperativeness, dependability, and participate in co-curricular activities?  Consider the Badger Boys or Girls State Program in June 2016.  It's an exciting week of meeting new students, staying on a college campus, and experiencing dorm life.  There's campaigning, pep rallies, State Fair, talent shows, recreational programs, music, discussion sessions, sports, etc.  It's a sponsored event, so there's no cost to the participants.  More information will be available in the months to come.
Requirements:  Student must be in the top half of his or her class; be a US Citizen; and able to participate in the entire week of activities.

Junior Parent/Student Night
Mark your calendar!!   Counselors will be holding a Junior Parent/Student Night presentation on  Wednesday, January 6, at 6:30pm.   Look for more information about this presentation in December.

News from Activities & Athletics
Congratulations to Alex Tomashek
Congratulations to Alex Tomashek, named Honorable Mention All-State by the soccer coaches association for his outstanding season. Great job Alex!  Click here  for the Daily News Article.
 
Congratulations to Mr. Vanden Acker
Congratulations to Mr. Vanden Acker, our Math Teacher, H-Club adviser, Girls Golf coach, and now head Baseball coach at HUHS!  Click here  to read the Daily News write up on Mr. Vanden Acker.

Coaching Positions Open
The following positions are currently available: Assistant Baseball Coach and  Cross Country Coach. Please contact Athletic Director, Scott Helms if interested.

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