Don’t forget - Our Virtual Open House is next Thursday, September 2. If you still need to create a parent/guardian Schoology account, please check out our website for the Schoology Parent Access Guide in bothEnglishand Spanish. We will post links to all other information on 9/2 by 3:00 pm.
Just a reminder, ID and Yearbook Photos will be taken during PE/Health classes on September 2 & 3 next week. Ordering information will be sent at a later date.
There are lots of Athletic events happening in the next few weeks, so come out and cheer on our GIANT athletes. Click herefor the schedule.
Message from the Principal
We are about to wrap up our second week of school and the excitement of having everyone back in the building is still palpable in the hallways, classrooms and other learning spaces at HPHS. Many thanks to all of our students for adjusting to wearing a mask throughout the day and doing their best to keep a safe distance whenever possible. Please continue to stay persistent by making sure your mask covers your mouth and nose.
This past week we hosted the annual Activities Fair in the courtyard during lunch periods. Students excitedly represented their clubs and athletic teams and shared with some of our underclassmen how much fun it is to be involved in extracurricular activities at HPHS. In case your student was not able to attend, they can find out about joining any of the fabulous activities offered by visiting the HPHS Activitieswebsite. It is never too late to join a club and be part of our GIANT spirit.
I know that questions will arise as we progress into the first quarter. Remember there are many staff members here to help students and parents navigate high school. Please encourage your students to reach out to a specific teacher regarding academic questions or to their counselor and/or homeroom teacher(s) should they want to discuss anything related to their experience at HPHS. The best way to support your student and help them to gain self advocacy skills, is to encourage them to reach out to a staff member when they are feeling overwhelmed, struggling academically or simply have questions they need answered. Even sitting with your student to help craft an email is a great way to start them on the road to being an independent learner.
Please click here to see an updated daily schedule for Giant, Blue and White Schedule days. We suggest all students make a copy and personalize it.
HOMEROOM
As we embark on this 2021-22 school year, we have a new opportunity to return better than when we left. We are excited that Homeroom is one part of this effort. To that end, our partnership is more valuable than ever as we work together to educate and care for our children in our district. Building our social-emotional learning skills is an important goal for our school this year. We also want to continue to build a school culture that allows for all students to achieve and feel connected to our community. The patterns and trends that come from this survey will be shared with the community.
This September we will be deploying two research-backed surveys that allow us to
Assess students strengths and areas of need as it relates to SEL skills and competencies.
Assess the level to which students feel valued and affirmed in their individual and collective talents, socio-economic status, interests, abilities, social and gender identities, cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
For more information about this research- backed survey, please visit:PANORAMA
Additional questions can be directed to our Assistant Superintendent of Student Services: Tiffany Rowe or the Director of Equity & Inclusion: Mirah Anti
Student Life
This weekly newsletter includes the latest version of the GIANT Life News (GLN). This information is emailed to students twice a week. GIANT Life News contains specific details about student life at HPHS and is our main source of HPHS happenings. Archives are posted on the school website.
ATHLETICS
Our Fall Sports have begun and it’s been great to see many student-athletes practicing and competing in the pool, on the field, on the court and on the course. A few of our golfers represented HPHS well at the Lake County Invitational recently. Senior Ally Kovitz finished 9th for the girls at Bittersweet Golf Course and junior Alex Finger won the boys tournament with an impressive score of 66 (6 under par) at Thunderhawk Golf Club. Our Varsity soccer team earned a tie versus Wheeling in their first game of the season. We look forward to providing more updates throughout the Fall.
Just a reminder, that students who are required or have chosen to COVID Test, must do so on Mondays or Thursdays between the hours of 10:30am-2:30pm in room C120.
ACTIVITIES
HPTV premiered this week in homerooms! HPTV is our school video announcements. Students interested in club memberships will need to read the flyers on our digital TVs, read the Giant Life News and watch HPTV for start dates and times. The HPHS Activities Website continues to be updated with meeting days/times as we get back into a new routine.
Services and Supports
The last day to add a class is this Friday 8/27. Students should speak with their counselor in-person if they are considering adding a course to their schedule.
