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April Rotary Students of the Month
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The Hartford Rotary is pleased to announce the senior Students of the Month for April are Connor Koch , Brianna Weiss and Hannah Wheaton. 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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French Students in France!
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French students traveled to France over break to experience the trip of a lifetime! Students stayed with host families, attended French School and experienced the sights and sounds of Paris. Click here to see the video.
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Culinary Students at Food Show
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A number of Culinary students had the wonderful opportunity this week to prepare and serve food to guests at the Dierk's Waukesha Food Show at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds. Each student worked individually with their own chef and then were responsible to share product information to the people attending the event.
Day 2 at the Dierk's Waukesha Food Expo with different Culinary students provided some additional experiences, including meeting and speaking with various professionals, and learning more about the industry!
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Way To Go Dillon!
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Congratulations to Senior, Dillon Dubey who received an appointment to West Point Military Academy!!!
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HUHS Band Florida Trip!
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The HUHS bands and orchestra traveled to Florida during Spring Break. A total of 84 students attended the trip, as well as 9 chaperones and Band Director, Mr. Hacker and Choral Director, Mrs. Schuhmacher. While in Florida, the band marched in a parade at Epcot and the orchestra performed a concert. Both performances were heard by people from all across the United States and around the world. Many compliments were received from park visitors who enjoyed the wonderful performances put on by our talented students. When not performing, everyone visited the four Disney theme parks, the Orlando eye and Sea Life Aquarium, and Universal Studios. Most of the students said that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios was their favorite part of the trip!
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Congratulations WSMA State Honors Music Students!
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Each year, more than 1,600 auditions occur for the 428 spots in the High School Honors State Music Project. Congratulations to the following music students who were selected by audition to be in the WSMA State Honors instrumental and choral ensembles: Brendan Anderson - Band, Robby Capps - Mixed Choir, Josie DeRosa - Treble Choir, Madeline Hoxworth 1st alternate - Treble Choir, Ella Justman - Orchestra, Ethan Nieskes - Mixed Choir, Sadie Stelter - Treble Choir, and Andrew Stowe - Band.
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Graduation June 5, 2016 - Important Information
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Monday -
A
p
r
il 18, 2016
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S
eniors, if you are interested in giving a speech at the 2016 HUHS Graduation Ceremony, please submit a
3-4 m
i
nute
s
pee
c
h (rough draft) to the Front Lobby
R
e
c
ept
i
on
i
st (M
s
. Feut
z
.)The spee
c
hes
w
i
l
l be re
v
ie
w
ed by the Administration and
y
ou
w
i
l
l be not
i
fied
i
f
y
our spee
c
h
w
as sele
c
ted to be pre
s
ented at the graduation
c
eremon
y
.
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Tuesday -
A
p
r
il 19, 2016
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Jo
s
tens
w
i
l
l be d
i
stributing the
G
raduat
i
on
C
ap & Go
w
n orders during the
l
un
c
h periods (10:45AM - 12:15 PM).
P
lea
s
e bring ba
l
an
c
e o
w
ed (if app
l
i
c
ab
l
e). If
y
ou are unable to p
i
ck the order at th
i
s time, the orders
w
i
l
l be at the front entran
c
e reception
i
st area.
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F
r
iday-
A
pril 29, 2016
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C
hildhood Photo Request for the Class of 2016 Graduation Video are Due!
We are co
l
lecting
c
hildhood photos of
s
en
i
ors for a pre-graduation
c
eremony video. Plea
s
e
s
ubm
i
t a
c
hildhood (5
y
rs. or younger) photo or dig
i
tal file (.jpgor .tif) to: info
@
huh
s
.org or ma
i
l a non-returnab
l
e photo to:
H
artford
U
nion
H
igh Schoo
l
,
A
ttn:
Receptionist
, 805 Cedar
S
treet,
H
artford, WI 53027
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Th
ur
sday - May 19, 2016
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Graduation tickets
for the ceremony will be available at the Receptionist desk (During resource, before and/or after school). Graduates must present an ID before tickets can be issued. Each graduate will receive (7) seven tickets for the graduation ceremony and the graduate does not required a ticket for the ceremony.
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Thursday - June 2, 2016
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1:15 PM (Tentative t
i
me fra
m
e)
G
r
aduation
Pr
actice
w
i
l
l be he
l
d
i
n the F
i
eld
H
ou
s
e.
A
ttendance
i
s mandator
y
.
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S
unday - June 5, 2016
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1:00 PM -
H
a
r
tf
or
d
U
nion
H
igh
S
chool 2016
G
r
aduates report to the Sma
l
l Gym for pre-ceremony line-up.
1:00 PM - The HUHS Field House doors will open for admission into the Graduation Ceremony and a ticket is required to attend the ceremony.
2:00 - 3:30PM -The Hartford Union High School"Class of 2016" Graduation Ceremony will commence.
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Represent Your College Day
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May 1st is known as National College Decision Day, as it is often the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice. In recognition of the National Day of deciding education choices after high school, we are asking Seniors to take part in "represent your college day" on Friday April 29th. So if you don't have something already, get yourself some college wear to represent your choice and wear it on the 29th.
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UWWC Festival of Arts
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Looking for something to do on Saturday April 9? HUHS will have a display of student artwork in the UWWC Festival of Arts.
Besides art from 26 schools the festival will also feature an arts & crafts sale, farmers market, seminars, kids art-make and take, silent auction, wine and beer tasting, food and fun.
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APRIL 9
Prom, Schauer Center 8pm - 12am
APRIL 11
Board of Education Workshop, 5:45pm
APRIL 13
Early Release, 12pm
APRIL 25
Board Meeting, 5:45pm
MAY
4
Focus On Connections, 7:30 - 2:30pm
Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:30pm
MAY 6
Cabaret Night, 7pm
MAY 11
Early Release, 12pm
MAY 18
Spring Band Concert, 7:30pm
MAY 23
Board Meeting, 5:45pm
MAY 24
Student Council Blood Drive, 7:30 - 12:30pm
MAY
24
Spring Choral Concert - Schauer Center, 7:30pm
MAY 25
Spring Choral Concert - Schauer Center, 7:00pm awards program, 7:30pm concert
MAY 30
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
JUNE 2
Last Day of School for Students
JUNE 5
Graduation, 2pm
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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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May 4 - Full School Day!
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As noted in December/January, the Early Release that was scheduled for
May 4 is no longer an early release day, it is a full school day!
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LOVE>hate 5K Run/Walk
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Theresa Maier
and
Abby Bumgarner
have students in their class organizing a 5K run/walk for the LOVE> hate project. The run/walk will be held on
Saturday, May 7, 2016
.
Click
here
for details.
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LiFE OF HOPE
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Next Thursday, April 14th, the West Bend Chamber of Commerce will recognize LiFE OF HOPE in our new office by hosting a ribbon cutting in our honor. Because you have been a valued member of helping us develop and spread our mission/message of HOPE for suicide prevention, it would mean so much to us to have you here to join in this event.
WHAT:
West Bend Chamber of Commerce - LiFE OF HOPE Ribbon Cutting
WHEN:
Thursday, April 14th at 11:30am (please arrive between 11am-11:30am)
WHERE:
Our office, located at 139 N. Main Street, Suite 104, West Bend
WHY:
Because LiFE OF HOPE exists for the prevention of suicide in our community
HOW:
With your attendance, we will acknowledge the HOPE and healing that has begun
Light snacks and beverages will be available with plenty of LiFE-promoting passion to carry you through the rest of your day!
HOPE to see you then.
In the interim, don't forget to mark your calendar for Thursday, April 21st (7pm) to join us (with your family and friends) for a memorable night with Kevin Hines. Kevin will represent the LiFE OF HOPE Pillar of Influence of EDUCATION as he shares a message of living mental wellness in the wake of his Golden Gate Bridge jump as a survived attempt survivor. He is one of only thirty-four to survive jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Today, Hines is one of the most respected and admired voices on the topic of suicide prevention and surviving an attempt, sharing a personal reflection of his own lived experience. His story is a remarkable testament to the strength of the human spirit when we seek the truth beyond the stigmas associated with the many aspects of suicide. Like our ribbon cutting, this community wide event it FREE and we truly HOPE to see you there! Visit LiFEofHOPEproject.org for additional event details.
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Public Library Book Sale
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The Friends of the Library invite you to their annual Book Sale
April 14th
, 15th and 16th. All proceeds from the sale go back to the community. Monies are used for: materials to tutor adults, supporting summer programs for children, monthly speakers for people of all ages. Also, all children who attend the sale receive a free book! Click
here
for more information.
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News from the Counseling Department
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ACT Testing
All students considering a two or four-year college experience are reminded to take the ACT test during their junior year. As you know, HUHS gave the ACT to all Juniors in March as part of the state-mandated testing program. Juniors can take the ACT as often as they would like. To register for the last ACT test for the 2015-16 school year, visit
www.actstudent.org. When registering, students will need the HUHS school code, which is 500-850.
The remaining test date for the 2015-2016 school year is:
June 11, 2016
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Senior Scholarship Evening
Hartford Union High School will be hosting a Senior Scholarship Evening to recognize all seniors receiving scholarships and those providing the scholarships. This event will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 5:00pm in Drama Lecture. We hope all seniors receiving scholarships and their parents will attend the Senior Scholarship Evening for recognition and to meet scholarship donors. Senior students should watch their email and the school website for more detailed information. Stop in the Student Services Office if you have any questions.
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Educational Spotlight - Certified Public Accountant
Accounting graduates continue to be in high demand. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of accountants is expected to grow 11% by 2024, adding 142,400 more positions to the 1.33 million already-existing accounting jobs. As business needs become more complex with government regulations, new accounting standards and globalization, the demand for accountants is increasing. For more information about CPAs and the accounting career, visit
StartHereGoPlaces.com and
wicpa.org/students.
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Summer Camps and Workshops
Parents are reminded to read the daily announcements. Information for different academic and career-interest summer camps and workshops is included as the information becomes available.
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Wisconsin Precollege Programs
Wisconsin precollege programs cover a wide array of subjects, from computer to basketball camps, music and art to cheerleading and study skills. They are offered for varying age groups from pre-kindergarten through high school. Many of the academic programs offer scholarship assistance.
You will choose a subject to display the programs available in that subject. You may refine the search by selecting campus, grade level, etc. A description of the program or camp is provided along with the contact person, costs, dates and more!!
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News from Activities & Athletics
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Beau Breske - Wrestler Of The Year!
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Click here
to read the West Bend Daily News article about Beau.
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| Girls Track Takes 2nd Place at Conference Meet |
Hartford took 2nd in the Wisconsin Little Ten Indoor Conference meet.
The area had 12 conference
champions - boys and girls.
For Hartford, the conference champions were Ashley Melvin (400-meter dash and high jump); Sam Noennig (shot put); Leah Flanagan (pole vault); Jack Johnson (pole vault); the 1,600 girls relay of Cora Meinberg, Alyx Evans, Rachel Zuern and Melvin.
Click here
to read the full article in the West Bend Daily News.
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Skills USA Competes in Milwaukee
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Over break the SkillsUSA group had a team participate in a Milwaukee competition. The Daily News covered the event,
click here
to read about it!
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Spring Sports Underway
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The Daily News did a preview of the upcoming season for Baseball,
click here
to read the article and the preview of our new coach, Mr. Vanden Acker.
The Daily News did a preview of the upcoming season for Softball,
click here
to read the article.
The Boys Tennis preview from the Daily News can be found here.
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Baseball Wins Season Opener!
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With two runners on base in the top of the 7th inning, and the potential tying run 90 feet away from scoring, Hartford's Adam Opichka closed the door in a 3-2 victory over Kenosha Tremper. Click
here
to read the Daily News full article.
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Varsity Baseball Team - Youth Baseball Camp
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Below you will find pictures from this past weekend's youth baseball camp. The Varsity baseball team helped run the camp which consisted of 59 youth from 2nd-8th grade. The youth were able to work on infield and outfield drills, along with going through hitting stations. Each camper received a team poster and earned some valuable one-on-one time with coaching staff and players.
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Gridiron Trivia Night & Golf Outing
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Please support the HUHS Football Gridiron by attending one of the upcoming events.
Trivia Night - Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 7pm -
Click here for more information and registration information.
Annual Golf Outing for Scholarships - Friday, June 10 -
Click here for more information and registration.
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Coaching Positions Open
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The following positions are currently available: Assistant Girls Golf Coach, 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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