Daily Announcements
HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
April 24, 2024
Day - D
Today’s Ram Report:
Tune in to today’s Ram’s Report right after the pledge at 8:25: https://youtube.com/live/0YpYY3uHhLI
Celebrations:
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Delicious Candy Grams! The Spanish National Honor Society is offering treat bags filled with authentic Latin candies to commemorate the 5th of May. Sales begin on Monday, April 29th until May 2nd during lunch periods. Order your Candy Gram for only $3 and your sweet treats will be delivered on Friday, May 3rd. Support our Spanish NHS students and enjoy a taste of Hispanic culture! See flyer attached. (Abdelaziz) Candy Grams!
Class of ‘25 & 27
All 9th and 11th graders will be screened for scoliosis, in the Nurse's Office. This will take place starting Monday, April 15th and continue for about 3 weeks. If your parent does not want you to be tested, then you must bring a note, from your parent, stating that they do not want you tested, brought to the Nurse's Office. (Turchin)
Class of ‘24!
The Senior Class Advisors are taking orders for Cap & Gowns. Cap & Gowns cost $30. 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. Orders placed after April 10th, 2024, will be placed with the late orders and may not arrive until the day before graduation. Orders placed after April 10th, 2024 will be $40.
Benefits and Drives:
CLOTHING DRIVE -
The class of 2026 and the English and Film club are collecting clothes, shoes and other items (see flyer) for a second time on Tuesday, April 30th, in the back of the school between 2:15 and 2:45 pm. (Messina)
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)
Events and Community:
Join a Cultural Tour of the Hispanic Countries
The Spanish National Honor Society invites ALL students and their families to a Cultural Tour of Hispanic Countries.
Cultural Representation of each Hispanic Country, Hispanic Food.
See flyer with additional information of the event. FREE admission.
Date: May 2nd
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Hightstown High School - Cafeteria
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica invita a TODOS los estudiantes y sus familias a un Tour Cultural por los Países Hispanos.
Representación cultural de cada país hispano - Comida hispana.
Mire el póster con información adicional del evento. El evento es GRATIS.
Fecha: 2 de mayo
Hora: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Lugar: Hightstown High School - Cafetería
Attached are the flyers in English and Spanish.
Cultural Tour - English Cultural Tour - Spanish
Library:
The library is CLOSED TODAY to all study hall, puddle, and lunch students today
Resource rooms have been relocated to the Athletic Department Conference Room.
❈ The library is now home to the HHS Resource Rooms ❈
…looking for the Social Studies, Math, Science or English Resource Rooms? You’ll find them in the back right corner of the library.
Tutoring:
🖉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)
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. SNHS Tutoring Flier
(Abdelaziz)
Activities and Clubs:
🎮 The very first livestream of the Super Smash Bros final round against Burlington North today after school at 3:30 pm. The link to the HHS twitch
https://www.twitch.tv/hightstownrams?sr=a
(Willard)
📣 We are very excited for the upcoming year of Cheerleading at Hightstown High School. We look forward to seeing you May 20th to May 23rd at TRYOUTS from 3-5PM! Each day of tryouts is MANDATORY! (We know Kreps Middle School students trying out may be a little late to tryouts. You should NOT leave school early, we understand you will be here as close to 3PM as possible.) Please complete and submit the Google Form, register on Genesis and also have an up to date physical. Anyone who does not register online and have a current physical submitted by the required date will NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO TRYOUT. If you have any questions, please EMAIL Coach Flynn or Coach Aziz ([email protected] or [email protected] )
📯🥁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:
🏋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.