Hartford Union High School District      April 5 , 2019
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Best Buddies Friendship Walk Team Sign Up:  
Register  here and join our team: The Heart of Hartford
Day of Service Chaperones and work sites needed!  
Apply by May 1st.

Could your organization use a day of student helpers?

Contact us if you would like to chaperone or have an organization that would like student helpers day.  [email protected]
Ronald McDonald House Tab Collection
The Ronald McDonald's house mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. They strive to provide access to medical care for all children and for their families to be actively involved in their child's medical care.

The HUHS Student Council is putting on a Tab collection in support of this charity. April 8th through the 12th. Metal soda/can tabs will be collected during lunch and flex for the week. For every 10 tabs an individual turns in, a candy prize will be rewarded. Start collecting and thanks for your support!
HUHS, in partnership with MPTC, is pleased to offer our students a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course starting in the 2019-2020 school year. In preparing for this, we are in need  of equipment and supplies necessary for the students to be able to perform all required skills. Froedtert and Aurora have graciously agreed to provide items as well. If you have any of the following items, that you no longer need and would like to donate, please contact Connie Darin ([email protected]). Thank you!
  • quad cane
  • crutches
  • walker
  • wheelchair (with removable footrests)
  • hospital bed with rails (functioning)
  • bedside chair
  • bedside commode
  • over-bed table
  • scale (standing with height bar)
  • twin size bed spreads, sheets, blankets, mattress pads
HUHS School Board Election Reults
 Craig Westfall (i) 3,333 32.47%
One of the seats is already occupied by Incumbent Westfall, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Deb Reinbold in October  after she resigned because of a change in employment. Westfall was running for his out-right election to the post.

Adam Majerus 2,275 22.16%
✔ Tina Pridemore 2,818 27.46%
Prodemore wins the other open seat which is currently held by long-time board member Bill Savage, who chose not to run for re-election. 



Rachel Rosenthal Garza 1,790 17.44%
Congratulations State Honors Choir!
The Wisconsin School Music Association released the names of students who successfully auditioned for a spot in one of the State Honors Choirs for this fall.  A total of 180 spots were available to the over 1400 students that auditioned.  With 8 students selected to participate, Hartford Union High School has the highest representation in the State Honors Choirs in the state!  Those participating attend a 4 day camp this summer, reconvene in October for 2 intense days of rehearsal, culminating in a concert performance at the Overture Center in Madison during the Wisconsin Music Educator's Association annual convention.  If you see any of the students listed below, please congratulate them!
Mixed Choir:  Jada Erickson, Nick Higley, Sam Michalak, Rachel Norton
Treble Choir:  Gracie Heim, Ella Merklein, Calais Roemer, Irene Wilson
Treble Choir alternate:  Charlotte Skibinski
The English Department took a literary tour of Dublin and London during Spring Break '19.  Students walked the streets of Dublin, much like James Joyce and Oscar Wilde.  They visited Trinity College and the Book of Kells, which is the world's oldest book, as well as St. Patrick's Cathedral, which Jonathan Swift was the Dean of the Church. After three days in Ireland, the students hopped the Ferry to Wales and toured Beaumaris, a Welsh castle before making their way to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.  The students spent their final two days in London, visiting the iconic sites such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and Covent Gardens.  There were 16 students who traveled across the pond for this learning experience.  Currently, the English Department is planning a tour to Italy and Greece to explore the important sites of Greek and Roman mythology during Spring Break 2021.  


Strategic Plan Goal #1 Survey
In order to better prepare our students for life after high school, HUHS has adopted the Redefining Ready framework.  This framework focuses on three main areas: career, college, and life ready skills.  Ensuring our students meet/possess indicators in each of these three areas, we believe we can increase their ability to be successful after high school.  

We are asking that you take a moment to identify those skills and characteristics you find the most important for HUHS students to graduate with in order to help them be more career, college, and life ready.

Our Strategic Planning Goal Team will select the top skills/attributes/indicators and identify ways to implement learning around them throughout a student's time at HUHS.

 
Please click here to take the survey by Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Thank you for your participation.
Robotics!
Oriole Assault Robotics Team 1091 won the Milwaukee Regional Saturday! The team is now qualified for Nationals in Detroit! This is the first award since 2006 for the robotics team! Congratulations Oriole Assault!
Send FRC team 1091 to Championships! Visit their  GO FUND ME  page and donate!

Congrats Ava Schaefer on receiving the Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award and Scholarship! Thanks to the  Milwaukee Bucks , TheBogGolf and SafeSportZone for recognizing Ava!!


March Athlete of the Month 
Emily Perkowski - Gymnastics

Hartford Union has awarding winning filmmakers and actresses. Cody Kristapovich was announced and the best director and best cinematographer for his movie "The Red Letter Day." For their roles in the film, Amalia Goetzke won best actress and Olivia Jude won best supporting actress. View winners here.  

Come support these Orioles and see the movie premier of "The Red Letter Day" at the Lake Country Film Festival this Friday in Oconomowoc. Gets tickets here  
Calling All Art Students!
Students are invited to share their artistic representation of  'The Next 100 Seasons of Packers Football' for the third annual Green Bay Packers Student Art Contest. Three finalists will have their artwork displayed at Lambeau Field for the duration of the 2019 season and will receive $5,000 for their respective school's art programs, as well as an invitation to Lambeau Field in July 2019.
The Packers are currently celebrating 100 Seasons of Packers Football. Now the question is, what will the next 100 seasons look like? Predict the future of the Packers through your artistic expression!
The Packers have grown, changed and triumphed over the course of the last 100 seasons. The team, the fans and the community have created special traditions and countless memories, passing along passion for the Packers to each new generation. With the Packers' first century drawing to a close, what does 'The Next 100 Seasons of Packers Football' look like to you? What kinds of exciting victories and momentous plays will be featured on highlight reels? Will Lambeau Field change or will the game of football look different in the years to come? What will stay the same as it always was? Share your vision for the future, and you could be a part of Packers history by having your artwork displayed at Lambeau Field.
Three (3) grand prize winners will receive:
  • $5,000 donation to the winner's school art program 
  • The winning artwork will be displayed at Lambeau Field for the 2019 Season 
  • Invitation for the winner and two guests to the Annual Suite Holder Tasting in July 2019 at Lambeau Field
Contest Details:
Participants are eligible to enter up to three images of a single featured art piece during the contest period from March 4, 2019, through April 28, 2019. 
 
Contest Info

MATH PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR JUNIORS
 
We want junior students to make informed decisions about what math class they take their senior year and how their level of math knowledge will affect them after graduation.  With that in mind, junior students have the opportunity to take the Early Math Placement Test on Wednesday April 24. We are able to work this short assessment around their required Focus on Connections event and Junior Business Tours that day.
 
This test is a shortened version of the placement test given to all students enrolling at any University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System.  Juniors will take a 45-minute online test and immediately be given a placement score. They can then access any specific institution within the   UW system or Wisconsin Technical College  to see math requirements by course of study and where their score would place them within their desired course of study.   
 
This test will provide valuable information to both college and career bound students.  Many entry level (careers) jobs in the area test basic math skills during the interview process.  Should students need to change their schedule to an appropriate math course to bridge any gaps in their mathematics preparation as it relates to postsecondary plans, they should speak to their current math teacher.  We are also looking at other options to provide additional support to students based on their assessment scores and areas of growth.
 
According to research reported by the Center for American Progress;
"In the United States, research shows that anywhere from 40 percent to 60 percent of first-year college students require remediation in English, math, or both. Remedial classes increase students' time to degree attainment and decrease their likelihood of completion. While rates vary depending on the source, ontime completion rates of students who take remedial classes are consistently less than 10 percent."
Jimenez, Laura, Scott Sargrad, Jessica Morales, and Maggie Thompson.  "Remedial Education: The Cost of Catching Up." Center for American Progress, September 8, 2016 .

Once again, this is a great opportunity for students to not only identify gaps in their math knowledge (if any) while still able get support from HUHS, but also to identify the student's placement level at this point in their high school career so they can make appropriate decisions about their future.  Please talk to your student about their results that day in order to ensure proper senior year math course placement, to help them seek out support if needed, and to follow up with potential state colleges.
April 8-12 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. On Thursday, there will be a statewide tornado drill in the afternoon (1:45pm) and evening (6:45pm). This is the ideal time to test out your plans for when a potential Tornado Warning could occur at your location. Where do you go when you are at work? Where do you go when you are at home? Talk this over with your co-workers and family so that you all are on the same page. Southern Wisconsin has a history of violent tornadoes, but it has been a while sin ce one has hit here. Are you prepared for when the next one happens? 
 

Northwestern Mutual Technology Summer MiniCamp 
Northwestern Mutual Technology Summer MiniCamp applications are available in Student Services. Deadline is April 12th!

Board Painting!
Get your craft on and help support the Hartford FFA Alumni as they support the Hartford FFA at their board painting event on Sunday May 5th. More information and sign up  HERE. Thank you for all your support of our programs and students!
   


On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 , Hartford Union High School will be hosting a Focus on Connections Event - a financial simulation for 
all HUHS Junior students.   Based upon individual career selections researched in class, students will each receive a paycheck consistent with their career choice and will be responsible for making financial decisions regarding typical monthly living expenses.  The "reality check" for many students is the realization of the expenses their salary will or will not meet.
 
For this event, we need many business and community volunteers helping us simulate the most realistic day possible, and we would also love to have parent volunteers of Juniors. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers.
 
Would be willing to help?
 
The event runs from 7:00 AM until 2:30 PM. You could help in the morning (7:00 AM - 10:30 AM) or afternoon (11:00 AM - 2:30 PM) or for the entire day. Any help would be much appreciated.

Please contact  [email protected] if this is something you would be willing to do and I will give you more information about this event. You may email me or call 262-670-3208.
We would really appreciate any help you are able to provide!
April Rotary Students of the Month

Katarina Derse                      Joe Huber                                Marley Kreger
Student Services
Seniors Attending a University of Wisconsin School in the Fall
After students are admitted to a UW campus, they are invited to participate in Regional Placement Testing.  Students find out their appropriate level of math, English, and foreign language to begin in college as a result of taking the tests.
Students register online  for Regional Placement Testing beginning February 1. Regional Placement Testing allows students to take the test close to where they live so they don't need to travel to the campus they'd like to attend. Also, students need to register for only one placement test even if they have been admitted to different UW campuses or if they change their mind about which UW campus to attend. All UW campuses have access to each student's scores.
Students should be intentional when selecting a site and date. Students can change or cancel their registrations. However, it's often difficult to do so because popular sites fill quickly and changing is impossible after registration deadlines pass.
There are two options for taking the placement tests. Students may register for paper exams or computer-based exams. The exams, questions, and timing are the same, although there are additional fees for the computer-based exam. The computer-based exam provides an on-screen scientific calculator-no other calculator will be allowed during the computer-based exam.
A driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or high school ID containing name and photo may serve as the student's identification at the testing site.
This is the schedule for testing day (all times are approximate):
Seating, orientation, and math testing
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Break 
10:00 - 10:10 a.m.
English testing 
10:10 - 11:50 a.m.
Break 
11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dismissal of those not taking a foreign language test, followed by foreign language testing
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Placement test scores are shared with students when they participate in their summer orientation and registration session. It's important for students to take the placement tests in the spring so that the results are ready for summer registration, since some campuses do not allow students to register for classes until they can see the test results.

The Wisconsin Lions Camp        
The camp is looking for campers and staff to join them this summer. Staff applications available are for counselors, program specialists, healthcare staff, counselors-in-training, and volunteers. Applications, camp schedule, and information are all available at:   www.wisconsinlionscamp.com

Health Careers Summer Camp
Health Careers Summer Camps in your area will have their applications open up online starting today,   March 1st!  These two camps are sponsored by the Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, Lakeshore Health Care Alliance, and the Fox Valley Health Care Alliance. The applications will be available on the NEWAHEC website [ www.newahec.org ]. The first camp is in the Fox Valley Area, students will be housed on the UW-Oshkosh campus. The second camp will be in the Sheboygan/Manitowoc area, and students will be housed at Silver Lake College. All campers will be exposed to health care professionals and academic institutions from both areas. The camps are 5 days long, and allow students to experience first hand the challenges, opportunities, and rewards of being a health professional. The camps are for any students entering 11th-12th grade along with new high school graduates. Applications will be   due May 3rd   for both camps. Any questions please contact Brenda Birringer  (920) 652-0238  [email protected]       Camp Flyer   
Health Services


Claire's has a recall of cosmetics commonly used by teens.  Please see recall notice HERE

Do you take Losartan (Cozaar) for high blood pressure or kidney disease?  See recall here  

Please Read important information on Pertussis

2019 Flu Information and Guide for Parents -  Flu season is again upon us.  Here are some guidelines for you about the flu including prevention, symptoms, treatments and other information provided by the CDC.   

Is it a cold or is it the flu, here is a helpful video for you:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZLc6Ys1fQ

The Health Room is located in the Attendance Office and is staffed Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m during the school year.

Please, remind your student that they always need to come to the Health Room with any health concerns and to not call, e-mail or text home to leave school.  The Health Technician will always call the parent or emergency contact to arrange for the student to leave school when ill.  

If a student talks, e-mails or texts their parent on their own and then they leave school without contacting a staff member and receiving a permit to leave, they are considered truant from school.
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Attention Seniors: EVER Y student at HUHS has health/immunization records in the Health Office located in the Attendance Office.  Because you are graduating, HUHS no longer needs these records and you will need them for college, jobs or travel. 
Please be sure to stop in to the Health Office to pick up your records as soon as possible.  Get a treat while supplies last!


HUHS Booster Club
Interested in learning more about the Booster Club? visit our website: 

  • Please join us for a meeting, held the 3rd Wed. of each month, 7-8pm in Room 103 at HUHS.
  • Looking to buy a stadium chair, scarf or window cling? Please visit us at the concession stand or see chair order form on our website.
HUHS Parents! We need your help filling all of our concession stand shifts for the very busy upcoming Basketball and Wrestling season! 

Have a few hours to spare? If so, please click on this Sign up Genius link to take a shift or two. Don't worry if you haven't worked before, we will show you the ropes!

Thank you for your continued support of our HUHS athletes and Booster Club.
Any questions, please reach out to Kelly Morey at  [email protected]
ACT Testing
Looking for FREE  resources to prepare your student(s) for the ACT? Click  HERE  to go to the ACT Academy website!

All students considering a two or four-year college experience are reminded to take the ACT test during their junior year.  Students can register for the ACT at 
www.actstudent.org. When registering, students will need the HUHS school code, which is 500-850.   Please remember to check the website to see if the college(s) your son or daughter is considering requires or recommends the ACT writing test.   The test fee for the ACT is $50.50 and the ACT with writing is $67.00.   If you feel you cannot afford the test fee, please ask your child's counselor if you are eligible for a fee waiver. 
HUHS is an ACT test center for all testing dates.  Upcoming test dates for the 2018-2019 school year are:
                   April 13, 2019                 June 8, 2019                     July 13, 2019
In This Issue
Quick Links
Calendar of Events
APR 10 - Talent Show

APR 15 - School Board Meeting

APR 19 & 22 - No School

APR 27 State Solo & Ensemble Festival

APR 28 Concert Choir Collaboration with Hartford community Chorus @ HUHS

MAY 3 Cabaret Night 7pm

May 4 Concert Choir Collaboration with Hartford Community Chorus @ Holy Hill

May 22 Spring Bands/Orchestra Concert 6pm

May 23 DAY OF SERVICE

May 27 Memorial Day Parade

May 28, 29 Spring Choral Concert @ Schauer Center 6:30pm

May 30, 31 Musical Auditions
Reminder on School Bus Safety!
Open Positions
Academics
Substitute Teachers
Instructional Technology Coach  
Special Education Teacher
Technology and Engineering Teacher
Long Term Technology and Engineering Teacher
Math Teacher
2018-2019 Testing Dates
ACT April 13
ACT Aspire -  April 24th  (9+10 grade)
AP Testing -  May 6-17
ACT - June 8
ACT - July 13
Get your HUHS Gear! Use code SPRING19 at checkout to receive 15% off when you place an order of $85 or more!
 
 
Spread the Word Campaign!
 
Parent Education and Support  Flyer

Ovations

Click HERE to read HUHS Ovations
Click HERE  to read HHASD Ovations
Click HERE to read HNR Ovations
HUHS & Hartford Community Events and Fundraisers
Support the HUHS Scholarship Foundation with Amazon Smile
Click  here  for details on how to set this up.
Hartford Community Happenings


The Hartford Business Improvement District is constantly organizing awesome events in our city. Click  here  to go to their facebook page.
Mascot Banking
Open a qualified Checking account and receive $150 for you and $150 for the Band Booster Club or HUHS Booster Club, You choose! Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to see the video ad!  


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HUHS & HuTerra Rewards
HUHS is now using the My HuTerra App to raise HuTerra Rewards for the Hartford Athletic Department By downloading the free and simple My HuTerra app we are able to raise funds when we all shop for the things we want and need. This includes being able to visit local stores and shop at over 1000 stores online.  These stores include Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Macy's, Sam's Club and many others! We are so excited to see how much we can all raise for the Athletic Department. You can even scan in previous Amazon purchases. Following the directions blow and simple take a picture of your invoice on your computer screen. It is that simple!!
 
All you need to do to support Hartford Athletics:
1.      Download the "My HuTerra" app.
2.      Select "HARTFORD UNION HIGH ATHLETICS as your fundraiser.
3.      Shop at participating local businesses and any of the online stores
4.      Scan your receipt under the "Scan to Give" section of the app and you're done!
 
It's just that easy! Shop, scan, give!

  Instructions  on how to download and begin to utilize the app today. You'll also find an instructional video on the app within the "What's New" section that explains the program in more detail.

HUHS & Shutterfly
Raise money for HUHS Athletics while you shop at  Shutterfly HERE  before you begin shopping at Shutterfly and help us reach our goal of $500.00!
Wittenberger Bus Service Seeks Drivers! 
·          Is your child or grandchild riding a bus to school?
·         Are you available between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. in the morning?
·         How about 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon?
·         Can't drive 5 days a week? What about one or two days a week?

Don't think you can handle a big bus? Stop by and we will let you take one for a spin around our parking lot.
·         We will train you.
·         We offer benefits.
·         You can take your student with you on the route.
·         Plus you get time off when there is no school.
 
Help us help the HUHS!
Call Dawn at 262-673-3777 for more information.
Leave a message if you get an answering machine. We are probably out driving!
Thank you!
Athletics and Activities
 
Hartford Union's James Ceman returns for the Orioles. He played singles last year.
Hartford Union's Tanner Brault is one of six returning letterwinners for the Orioles this season.


Congratulations Girls Soccer!  Win over Sussex Hamilton!  Read story HERE

Hartford Union's Rebecca Stoeckmann smiles after scoring a goal in the first half of a game against Hamilton on Thursday night at Hamilton High School in the town of Lisbon.
Hartford Union's Madeline Hoxworth celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half of a game against Hamilton on Thursday night at Hamilton High School in the town of Lisbon.
Hartford Union's Mya Tomashek and Hamilton's Amanda Seidl go after a loose ball in the first half.

SOFTBALL Hartford Union 18, Port Washington 1 (4 innings)  Hartford Union's Grace Schmitt allowed just one hit during a North Shore Conference road game Thursday. The Orioles collected 13 hits as the Pirates committed five errors.
Briel Burg led Hartford with three hits, including a double, and Chloe Staudt was 2 for 2 with a home run. Maci Meyer, Cady Uttech and Schmitt all had two hits.

2018-2019 Information

 


New This Year - Clubs & Activities Online Registration
Starting for the 2018-19 school year, all students wishing to participate in activities, clubs or sports will need to complete the Online Forms through Skyward Family/Student access.  All steps need to be marked as completed including step #8 "SUBMIT SY19 ATHLETIC/CO-CURRICULAR FORMS".  Online Forms only need to be completed once per school year, so if a student participates in a sport as well as a club or activity the Online Forms only need to complete once.

If the student is only participating in an activity or club but will not be participating in a sport, they may mark step 3 complete and do not need to have a Physical Clearance Form completed by their Physician.  

Once the online forms have been completed, the student will then need to pick up an "Orange Card" from the Co-Curricular Office clearing them to participate in their activity or club. Activity/Club organizers will inform students of this change at the first sign up meeting and collect the orange cards before the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Hartford Union High School | 262-670-3200 | [email protected] | http://www.huhs.org
805 Cedar Street
Hartford, WI 53027