Daily Announcements
HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
May 20, 2024
Day - Modified B Day
Please keep reading for changes in Cheerleading Tryouts, the library’s schedule and location of resource rooms, as well as info on the football interest meeting.
STUDENT COUNCIL:
It's time to determine who will be our 2024-2025 student and class officers!
Student council officer duties involve the planning/organizing/implementing school-wide events for the entire student body (such as Pep Rally, the Holiday Drive-In, Ramboozle, etc.).There will be one Student Body President (rising senior only), several Directors (rising soph-senior), and Board of Education Representatives (rising senior only). These positions will be determined through application as well as in-person interviews. Applications are Due Monday 5/20
The duties of Class Council officers include planning/organizing events/fundraisers for your individual grade-level/class (such as prom, grade fundraiser, etc). There will be one Class President, and four class Vice-Presidents, and will be ELECTION BASED during an Activity Period. Applications Due Friday 5/24.
If you are interested in running for either office, please complete the appropriate form below. You CANNOT run for more than one position. All applications require teacher recommendations. Make sure to read all of the information below in the attached forms!
Student Council/Class Council Recommendation Form: Student Council Rec Form
Student Council Application Form: Student Council App Form
Class Officer Application Form: Class Officer App Form
From the Nurses’ Office
Sports Physicals will be held on May 30th in the Nurse's Office. Students need to pick up a packet from the Nurse's Office and parents must fill out and sign the form before students can make an appointment. Physicals for sports must be filled out on our form only. The last date to make an appointment is May 24th, absolutely no appointments will be taken after that date. (Turchin)
Community and Events:
DO YOU HAVE A LIBRARY CARD?
On Friday, May 24th sign up for a Mercer County Library Card in the HHS Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All students are eligible for cards. All staff, even those that live outside of Mercer County, are eligible for library cards. (Dera)
DRAMA! Tickets for the 2024 One Acts are ON SALE! Our showcase is Friday, May 31st, at 7pm. All tickets are $5. Seats can be reserved in advance by clicking here.
This year's showcase features a mystery, a drama, and a comedy. All plays are completely student directed and produced. Come support your fellow rams on what is sure to be a wonderfully entertaining evening!
Class of ‘24!
The Senior Class Advisors are taking orders for Cap & Gowns. Cap & Gowns cost $40. Cash or Check (made payable to "HHS Class of 2024") is acceptable. Payment can be submitted to Mrs. Daly in the Counseling office or to Mr. Bucci in Room 601. Cap and Gowns
You will be asked your height, weight and cap/gown color. We will not be weighing or measuring at school, so please do this before placing your order.
Caps & Gowns will be dispersed a week before graduation. If you order after April 10th, your cap & gown will be with the late delivery and arrive by graduation practice. (Daly)
Courses and Electives:
Once you make your millions, don't you want to know how to keep them?? Whether in theater or pharma, influencer or athlete - every individual needs some business basics. HOW ELSE will you know how to invest your millions???
BUSINESS ELECTIVES are the way to go.
- Courses being offered include: Intro to Business, Accounting I, Hospitality and Tourism, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Investments, Entrepreneurship and MORE.
- Want to earn college credit without an AP exam? How about you check out the HHS Business Department Pathways on the HHS BUSINESS SITE.
- Member of Class of 2025? Have a job? Want to earn high school credits for being employed? You should definitely learn more about the Co-Op course by speaking with your Counselor or email Mr. Brescia ([email protected])
- Still more questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to Coach Wolkiewicz ([email protected]) or Ms. Gaskill ([email protected])
Do you have dreams of being in the spotlight, or of creating stories for the stage or screen? Do you want to break out of your shell? Do you want to have a fun elective next year?
TAKE A THEATER ELECTIVE!
Classes include Intro to Acting, Improv for the Theater, Broadway Bound: Performing for the Broadway Musical, and Script Writing for the Stage and Screen.
If you're interested in taking any of these classes, or would just like to learn more about them, fill out this Google Form. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Thompson ([email protected]) with questions, or for more information. (Thompson/Peterson)
Library:
SUMMER READING!
Please return all library books by June 7.
Summer book check out will run from June 12 to June 20.
LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
5/20 & 5/21- Monday & Tuesday: The library will be closed to all students until testing is complete. Teachers will be notified when testing is complete and the library reopens.
5/20 & 5/21- Monday & Tuesday: Resource rooms will be moved to the athletic conference room.
LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
The library will be open after school Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Dera is also available for research help: finding information, using the library's databases, and writing citations during that time.
Tutoring:
Spanish National Honor Society (SPNHS) students will be tutoring in the library every Tuesday from 2:20 to 4:00pm. Spanish and ESL students who need extra support come to the library every Tuesday after school. SPNHS Flyer
(Abdelaziz)
🖉Any students who need help with their coursework may go to the library Tuesday and Thursday for tutoring starting at 2:20 PM. NHS members will be there to help them. If you need help with your classes, help is in the library! (Peterson)
Activities and Clubs:
Spanish National Honor Society - Spanish National Honor Society students we are having a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 22 from 2:20 to 3:30pm in rooms 401-402. (Abdelaziz)
📯🥁Anyone interested in joining the 2024 Hightstown High School Marching Band, please fill out the attached form or see Mr. Halat or Ms. O'Dea for more information. Marching Band Application
Sports and Athletics:
📣 Unfortunately, tryouts for the Hightstown High School Cheerleading team next week need to be postponed. We will update everyone when we have more information. (Flynn and Aziz)
🎾For anyone interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, there will be a brief meeting May 21st in room 113. Please email Mr. Bauman if you have any questions. Please join the 2024/2025 google classroom with the code uwo2o6o (Bauman)
🏈There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone who is interested in playing football next year on Thursday, May 30th after school in room 312. (Fullen)
🏋The weight room will be open on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please wear sneakers. No crocs or slides are allowed. (Fullen)
Sports and Athletic Schedule:
Click here for the most up to date athletic schedule: HHS Athletic Schedule
Play Well And Have Fun!
Training, Volunteering, and Job Opportunities:
New Graduates Join the EWRSD Custodial Team:
Please see the attached flyer for information on full-time custodial positions. EWRSD Graduate Custodial Position
Election Board Worker – Student Recruitment
The Mercer County Board of Elections is currently recruiting Board Workers for upcoming elections; and we are respectfully requesting your assistance in promoting this opportunity to your school’s students.
Serving as a Board Worker not only provides students with a unique way to participate in the election process, but it also pays workers for this important responsibility.
Additionally, with today’s election technology, our community’s students are well-equipped with the technological capabilities to assist as Board Workers.
Attached is an informational flyer with a QR code linking to further details, as well as a Board Worker application form. Board Worker Flyer
Please note all of the worker eligibility requirements, as well as the fact that Mercer County Board Workers must be residents of Mercer County.
This opportunity is open to all students, but especially to those who may be studying government or technology-related fields.
New Board Worker Application:
https://www.mercercounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/28834/638400645394170000
General Student Board Worker Application:
https://www.mercercounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/28838/638400645924370000
Board Worker Training Program (Overview):
https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-training
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 609.989.6522. Mercer County Board of Elections
🏊Looking for a Summer Job? JCC Abrams is hiring. Take a look!
🎢 Students please review the attached flyer for opportunities available with Six Flags Great Adventure! Six Flags Opportunities
Are you looking for a great opportunity to help the community and grow as a leader? PS tutoring is a non-profit organization aimed at helping the younger students in our school district by providing online tutoring sessions from high school students. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please reach out to Jefferson Simon ([email protected]) and complete the application.