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Rotary Students of the Month for February
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The Hartford Rotary is pleased to announce the senior Students of the Month for February are Amanda Lenser, Alex Mandel, and Ashley Woltmann. This honor is based on academics, character, leadership, co-curricular, and volunteer work. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments!
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Winter Dance
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Winter Formal "Fire & Ice" was held this past Saturday, February 13th. This year's King and Queen were Matt Gehrman and Elisha Jaeke!
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Mock Trial
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Last Saturday, our Mock Trial team, advised by Katie Herrmann competed at the Waukesha County Courthouse. The top two teams in the competition had the opportunity to move onto the state competition. The young HUHS team represented our school very well and didn't quite make it, but held on to the end!
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HUHS Senior Wins Archery Championship
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On February 13th and 14th 2016 the Wisconsin Archery Alliance held it's Nationally (NFAA) sanctioned indoor archery championship. Over 275 of the states finest archers assembled in Wisconsin Rapids for this 2-day event.
Hartford Union High School Senior Ben Schaffhauser shot a perfect score each day to become Wisconsin's new Young Adult Indoor State Archery Champion.
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Honors Algebra Students Work on Murder Mystery
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Students from Honors Algebra II (Mrs. Kraus & Mrs. Smith) worked on a Murder Mystery this week. Each student received their own story written by a Creative Writing Student (Mr. Geracie & Mrs. Herrmann). The students started to solve the Mystery by completing a lab (with support from Mr. Arnholt) in the Science Dep't that allowed them to determine the rate in which a human body cools. Students used the LoggerPro software to collect data and eventually determine the rate applying Newton's Law of Cooling. The project continued throughout the week with the students narrowing the "murder suspect" down to one specific person. They will provide a write-up explaining why this person is the murderer as if they are a prosecuting attorney speaking to a jury. They will also give feedback to the Creative Writing student on the effectiveness of the story presented.
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Digital Day
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Every year on February 17th the Alliance for Excellence in Education, a national educational advocacy group focused on transforming the high school experience, leads an event called Digital Learning Day. At HUHS, there is no need to do anything special for this day. EVERY day is digital learning day. In our school's 5th year of 1:1 learning, where every student is issued or brings a laptop, technology is integrated into the student learning experience. Technology isn't just being used for technology's sake. Pictured below are shots from:
- Ms. Held's Freshmen English class where small groups are discussing, researching and recording their reflection on the book Animal Farm.
- Mr. Dimmer's Engineering classes where students use Computer Aided Design software to create drafts of parts for tools
- Ms. Danay's A+ Computer Systems and Maintenance class students are learning to make data cables that networks are built on.
- Mr. Skifton's World Culture class is using an online geography tool called ArcGIS to map out the changes in Europe from World War II, to the Cold war and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Junior ACT Information - VERY IMPORTANT
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Please do not skip over this important information regarding required ACT testing.
The dates for the ACT and ACT WorkKeys tests are quickly approaching, occurring on Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2, respectively. All juniors are required by state law to take these tests, and the tests can only be taken on these dates, or their makeup dates of March 17 and March 18, respectively.
It is critically important that every effort be made for your junior child to be in attendance and on time to school on these test dates. Any student absent on both the test date and its makeup date will not be allowed to makeup the test at any other time.
Here is some additional, important information you need to know that applies to both the ACT and ACT WorkKeys tests. These rules are mandated by ACT, not HUHS.
- All juniors will be assigned to a room for testing. That location will be communicated to them prior to the test date.
- Juniors should plan to arrive to their testing room by 7:20 and no later than 7:25, like any other school day. Students who arrive after testing has begun cannot take the test that day.
- Students must have #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils) and a picture ID, such as their student ID or driver's license; an ACT-approved calculator is also strongly recommended.
- There is no eating or drinking allowed in the testing room. Students may bring food and drink, but only to be consumed during a 15-minute break to occur sometime between 9:30 and 10:00. Exceptions may be made for documented medical reasons, but must be communicated to Chad Ellefson, Test Coordinator, prior to March 1 and preferably as soon as possible.
- Cell phones and electronic devices, other than calculators, are not allowed in the test room, nor can they be used during breaks. Any student known to have a cell phone in the test room, or who uses any electronic device, other than a calculator, during testing or breaks, will be dismissed from testing. This includes phones buzzing or beeping during testing and breaks.
- Students may not read, talk, or do other work while testing is in progress.
Your assistance in discussing these expectations with your child is greatly appreciated.
On February 17 & 18, all juniors will complete required ACT test pre-work during an afternoon homeroom. In addition to providing demographical information and completing an Interest Inventory, students will be asked to which colleges or universities (up to four) they want their ACT test scores sent. This is a service that is provided free only if requested as part of this pre-work. Requests for submissions to more than four schools, or made after the test date, can be made by contacting ACT, but cost a minimum of $12.00. This and other related information can be found in the
Taking the ACT Test booklet.
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FEB 22
Midterm Grades Posted, 8:00am
Board of Education Meeting, 5:45pm
FEB 24
Blood Drive, sponsored by Student Council
Choral Mid-Winter Concert
FEB 29
Bands Mid-Winter Concert
MARCH 1 & 2
Required state ACT testing for all Juniors
MARCH 7
No School for Students
Board of Education Workshop, 5:45pm
MARCH 12
District Solo/Ensemble Festival
MARCH 16
Early Release, 12pm
MARCH 21
Board Meeting, 5:45pm
MARCH 24
End of Term 3
Spring Break
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Hartford Foundation Scholarships
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The HUHS Scholarship
Foundation (formerly BEST) application forms are now available on our website. All required forms are located on the HUHS Counseling page under Scholarships. Applications are due by Monday, February 29, 2016 by 3:00 PM in the Counseling Office. No late applications will be accepted.
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Congratulations to our Term 2 Honor Roll Students, please click the links below to see the students that have worked hard during the last term to make it!
Seniors:
Juniors:
Sophomores:
Freshmen:
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As we begin to formalize plans for Homecoming 2016 next Fall, please take a moment to give us your opinion on Homecoming activity dates by completing a very short survey.
Click here
to access the survey and feel free to share with any stakeholders.
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Save the Date
College & Career Fair
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HUHS will host its annual College and Career Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Fieldhouse. We will be hosting colleges and universities from across the region, along with local and regional businesses. The event is required for all junior students and parents are also welcome to attend, but freshman, sophomore and senior students and parents are also welcome.
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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. Students can also drop off a check ($65) in an envelope in the Business Office. A yearbook is a great way for students to remember their high school memories!
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Breakfast is served every morning in the Cafeteria from
6:45
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7:20 a.m.
and includes various hot entrees, bakery items, granola bars, fruit, juice, and milk. Complete breakfasts can be purchased for $1.25 or $1.75, depending on the entree selected. Students who qualify for meal assistance receive these meals at no cost. Items may also be purchased on an Ala carte basis and paid for individually.
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The Police Explorers group is now looking for new members. Please click here to learn more about it.
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New vaccine recommendations for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and meningitis recommended for kids and adults, have just been released. One of the biggest changes this year is a new recommendation for MenB, a vaccine that protects against meningococcal serotype B infections. Meningococcal serotype B infections are responsible for about
one-third of U.S. cases of meningitis, an infection that attacks the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It is fatal in 10% to 14% of cases and can lead to
permanent disability, including hearing loss and loss of limbs. "Parents need to know about it. ... It strikes quickly, it's unforgiving and it's often deadly," said Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, the American College of Physicians. Parents and young adults should talk with their doctor about whether they should get the vaccine, she added. Another big change in this year's schedule is that individuals getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which is recommended for girls and boys ages 11 to 12, have another option. A new vaccine product called 9vHPV protects against nine types of the papillomavirus virus. You can find an updated vaccination schedule for children and adults here:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/images/02/03/0-18yrs-child-combined-schedule.pdf You can read more about the new immunization guidelines here or on the CDC web site:
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News from the Counseling Department
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2016-17 Course Registration Information
February 22 Homeroom:
Freshman, sophomore, and junior students will view a presentation outlining the registration process for the 2016-17 school year.
Parents are asked to review course selections with their child and help ensure careful consideration is given to these choices.
The Course Planning Guide, course request sheets, and registration presentation will be on the HUHS Counseling web page. Students will receive course request sheets in homeroom on the 22nd, but the Course Planning Guide will be available through electronic copy only.
March 1 Juniors after ACT testing:
Juniors will enter their course selections into Skyward Student Access. Counselors and teachers will be available to assist students during this time. Online access will be open until midnight on March 4.
March 1 Freshmen in Cohort:
Freshmen in Cohort will enter their course selections into Skyward Student Access. Counselors and teachers will be available to assist students during this time. Online access will be open until midnight on March 4.
March 2 Freshmen and Sophomores:
Freshmen and Sophomores will enter their course selections in Skyward Student Access: Freshmen will do this during World Cultures or Biology. Sophomores will enter selections during English 10. Counselors and teachers will be available to assist students during this time. Online access will be open until midnight on March 4.
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College Goal Wisconsin: Provides Free Aid Information & Assistance
Students need help navigating the financial aid application process. If a student is unfamiliar with the process or doesn't ask for assistance when they need it, they may miss out on receiving aid. Financial aid offices on college campuses throughout the state offer great expertise and are willing to help. In addition, there is College Goal Wisconsin (CGW) held on Saturday, February 13, 20, and 27 at 10am and on Wednesday evenings on February 10, 17, and 24. The evenings start at 6pm.
CGW will have 33 locations set up statewide to help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for students seeking financial aid. This is the form that all colleges/universities require to be considered for federal and state financial aid, which includes grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Students and parents will receive free assistance in filling out the FAFSA on the day they choose to attend.
Students should attend with a parent or guardian, if possible. If students and parents have the necessary paper with them, they can actually complete the FAFSA that day and submit it. A list of materials to bring can be found on the CGW website. If parents are unable to attend, students may still attend alone.
Each of the 33 locations will draw for a scholarship winner. Up to $30,000 in scholarships will be given away. A list of locations and other valuable information can be found at
http://collegegoalwi.org/
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ASVAB & Accuplacer
The Counseling Office is offering two testing opportunities to HUHS students:
1. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:25 am.
- Recommended career assessment for any student
- Required for military entrance
- Costs - FREE - $0
Please sign up in the Counseling Office by Monday, February 22 @ 2:45 pm.
2. Accuplacer on Tuesday, March 22 @ 7:00 am in Room 179
- Moraine Park Technical College entrance test
- $ 10 fee (collected the day of the test. Check can be made out to MPTC or cash is accepted)
- A sign-up sheet is available in the Counseling Office
Please sign up in the Counseling Office by Tuesday, March 10 @ 2:45pm.
The Accuplacer test fulfills admission placement test requirements at many technical colleges throughout the state.
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Senior Transcripts
If seniors need an official 7th semester transcript for scholarships, please stop in the Student Services Office to sign up for it. Students will receive one free transcript with an ink seal and be able to make copies for scholarships, etc.
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News from Activities & Athletics
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Wrestlers Qualify for Individual Sectionals
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Congratulations to our wrestlers that placed at the Regional Individual Tournament last Saturday in Fond du Lac that made it to the Sectional tournament this Saturday at Slinger High School. Click here to read the Daily News coverage.
-Jered Stark - 2nd Place
-Dan Stefan - 2nd Place
-Spencer Rahn - 2nd Place
-Beau Breske - 1st Place
-Quinn Meinerz - 2nd Place
Photo Courtesy of the Daily News.
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Boys Basketball
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Hartford Union's Josh Goodreau loses control of the ball as he is pressured by Wisconsin Lutheran's Keishon Parker (3) and Quincy Minor in the first half of
Tuesday's
game in Hartford. The Orioles beat the Vikings, 74-59.
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Spring Play - Save the Dates
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Don't miss the excellent HUHS production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - one of Shakespeare's most hilarious romantic comedies! With music, dance, and magic, 50+ students have created a timeless classic that's easy to understand and fun for the whole family (recommended for ages 6 and up, for attention span), running just two hours including an intermission. Performances are weekends from Feb. 26 - March 6: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are just $3 for Students and $5 for Adults, General Admission, at the door on performance dates, one hour before show time. For questions, please contact the Director at
[email protected]
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| Shamrock Shuffle |
The annual H-Club Shamrock Shuffle will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
Click here for more information and to download the registration information.
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Coaching Positions Open
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The following positions are currently available: Assistant Boys Soccer Coach,
Cross Country Coach, and Assistant Boys Golf Coach. Please contact Athletic Director, Scott Helms if interested.
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HUHS Lids Store - Now Open!
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HUHS has contracted with Lids to provide multiple options for spirit wear. Check out the online store that is now open and available 24/7 for customized clothing. Links to the store will always be present on our
Activities page of our school website.
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