Daily Announcements Hamilton Heights High School Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Our mission at Hamilton Heights High School is to empower students to participate in a technologically challenging, global environment Our school community aspires to graduate healthy, responsible citizens who are life-long learners and creative, critical thinkers Our Vision We envision that Hamilton Heights High School will consistently be ranked in the top ten percent of the schools in Indiana based on benchmarks for achievement, and that our students will be equipped academically and socially to successfully perform in and adapt to the changing global society Off the Grill Classic sandwiches with specialty features daily Wednesday 9/28/16 Pepperoni Calzone Hamburger/Cheeseburger Veggie Cheeseburger Signature Selections From homestyle to international options, offering a variety of favorites and some custom dishes Bosco Sticks w/ Marinara Corner Deli Grab & Go service Offered Daily: Salad Bar, PBJ Meal, Turkey/Cheese, Sandwich, Fruit Plate Chicken Cheddar Wrap Italian Sub Sandwich Results for the Senior Class of 2017 survey are: Class song - “Living On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi Class colors: Orange and Black Class Motto: “Don’t cry because its over, smile because it happened.” -Mother Teresa Class Flower: Corn Flower Class Poem: Fire and Ice by Robert Frost All Freshmen will be meeting in the Auditorium during SRT on Thursday, September 29th ITEP parent meeting Wednesday September 28th @ 6:30pm in the Hamilton Heights High School Media Center Contact Mr Dean with any questions: ddean@mail.hhsc.k12.in.us Attention fall athletes, letter jacket orders are approaching soon on Tuesday October 4th during lunches If you are a FIRST TIME varsity letter winner this season, you are eligible to order your jacket If you have earned your letter in past seasons, and have chosen to wait to order your jacket, you can so on October 4th See the high school athletic website or signs posted around the building for letter jacket purchasing information Student Government meeting Friday morning @ 7:00 am in the Media Center Be ready to present your class activity ideas! This Friday, September 30th, will be hearing re-screen day for all sophomores or transfer students who previously failed or were absent for initial screenings Students will be called individually throughout the day to the speech therapy office or clinic hallway for their screenings ** COAT DRIVE ** Several HHHS Clubs are joining together to collect new or gently used coats for our local families in need Please bring them to the area outside the Media Center between Oct 3rd and Oct 14th Thank you for your generosity Any girls who missed the basketball callout on September 20th, you can pick up the information sheet in the Athletic Office HUSKY FAN SHOP www.huskyfanshoponline.com This is the Hamilton Heights Official Store to get all of your Husky gear We've got t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, hats, yard signs and much more! Run by the students of Hamilton Heights BPA, the Husky Fan Shop will be selling husky spirit merchandise at all home Varsity games and online at huskyfanshoponline.com SPORTING EVENTS Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Boys Tennis @ Hamilton Southeastern H.S – Sectional – at 4:30 PM Girls Soccer (Varsity & JV) @ Pendleton Heights H.S at 5:30 PM Thursday, September 29, 2016 Boys Tennis @ Hamilton Southeastern H.S – Sectional Championship – at 9:00 AM Boys Soccer (Varsity & JV) vs Mt Vernon H.S (Senior Night) at 5:30 PM Girls Volleyball (Varsity & JV) @ Fishers H.S at 6:00 PM Friday, September 30, 2016 Girls Golf State @ Prairie View GC - TBA Saturday, Oct 1, 2016 Cross Country (Co-Ed Varsity) @ Tipton H.S – Hoosier Conference – at 9:00 AM Boys Varsity Football – Hometown Heroes Bowl @ Lucas Oil Stadium at 12:00 PM vs Twin Lakes Senior H.S Hamilton heights Lady Huskies defeated heritage Christian in three sets 25-5, 25–21, 25–18 It was the Huskies Senior night and seniors Kenna Burman and Mallory Morphew had outstanding defensive games Kenna Burman had 16 digs one Ace and six kills Mallory Morphew had nine digs Tori Hayden had 12 kills and six blocks along with one ace Emma Knowles had 17 assists and three aces Ana Collar had 10 assists, six kills, four blocks, and seven digs Guidance Announcements Important upcoming dates: October 25th There will be an important Financial Aid Meeting for senior parents at 7pm in the Media Center Becky Lefler, a Financial Aid expert from Indiana University-Kokomo, will be our guest speaker Becky will cover numerous topics: Tips on filling out the FAFSA, understanding the differences in grants and student loans, and reviewing important dates in the college financial aid process will all be covered The meeting usually last between 60-90 minutes Please come prepared to ask questions and learn more about the college financial aid process November 2nd The PSAT will be taken by all 10th and 11th graders at HHHS There is no cost for students to take the PSAT Test Student Guides will be handed out to sophomores and juniors in early October November 13th Senior parents will be able to get assistance in filling out the FAFSA at College Goal Sunday There will be numerous sites throughout the State of Indiana where parents can get help with completing the FAFSA Listed below are a few of the sites closest to our school district: IUK 2pm 2300 S Washington Street Suite 230 Kokomo, IN Ivy Tech Anderson 815 E 60th Street Anderson, IN 2pm Are you interested in learning more about Goshen College? There are numerous Explore Goshen College Days set up for this fall Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office if you want more information The 2016 Madison County Career Expo will be held at the Hinds Career Center on September 28th from 5:30pm-8 pm The Hinds Career Center is located next to Elwood High School Come explore your career options from several employers: Community Hospital, Red Gold, SAGE Truck Driving Schools, Frederick Contractors, Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics, Major Tool and Machine, and many more! Sophomores: Since 1958 HOBY has empowered youth with transformational leadership training that truly provides a life changing experience If you are a sophomore who is interested in this opportunity, please stop by the Guidance Office by Friday September 30th The Hugh O’Brien Leadership Conference is held at Butler University in June 2017 The Westfield Goodwill Store is now hiring students starting at $8.25 an hour Apply online at: goodwillindy.org/gwjobs Juniors and Seniors: Mrs Curnutt and Mr Trachtman have just finished meeting individually with all Seniors Starting on September 19th the Guidance Department will start meeting with all Juniors on an individual basis Numerous topics will be discussed during these meetings: PSAT Date, SAT and ACT Test Preparation, Academic Progress Information, College Visitations, Interest Surveys, and much more Mr Trachtman and Mrs Curnutt plan to meet with every Junior in the Guidance Office by the end of October Seniors: The college financial aid process is starting early this year! The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) can now be submitted as early as October 1, 2016 Discover Student Loans is hosting a FREE 60 minute webinar to help students and families make sense of the new changes to the FAFSA and the financial aid process The presentation will cover: New changes to the FAFSA, How to maximize grants and scholarships, and How to read you Award Letter Go to: https://discoverevents.webex.com/ to register for a webinar! The webinars will take place on Oct 5th and 6th from 8:00-9:00pm ET Juniors and Seniors: Are you interested in Marian University? There are numerous events this fall for prospective students Go to www.marian.edu/EventDaySignUp to learn more High School students from Hamilton County, in grades through 12, are invited to explore Ivy Tech’s Noblesville Campus on Monday September 26, 2016 This “High School Exploration Day” event will highlight opportunities including: Student life, Study Abroad, Dual Credit, Admissions, Transfer Opportunities, and Student Success Seniors: Are you considering attending Depauw University? Fall Fridays might be of interest to you! During a Fall Friday high schools students are paired with a current Depauw student and are allowed to live a day as a college student on campus Interested students should register at: depauw.edu/fallfriday The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invite 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to a National College Fair located in their area Go to: http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitors for a list of College Fair locations and participating colleges and universities Students can preregister for National College Fair events online at: www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs Crew Car Wash is now hiring Hourly pay starts at $10 an hour! Apply now at www.crewcarwash.com Scholarship Information Young women throughout Indiana are invited to apply for the Indiana Award for Aspirations in Computing This award recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests Please go to: www.ncwit.org/award for detailed instructions and eligibility information Applicants are asked to provide the name and email address of a school official to endorse their application Online applications must be submitted by November 7, 2016 Are you a senior scholar-athlete with high character? Wendy’s believes in supporting education and celebrating the successes of top performing scholarathletes Staff can either refer a scholar-athlete or students are encouraged to apply at: www.WintheWendysHeisman.com The online application deadline is October 8, 2016 Seniors: November 1, 2016 is the deadline for IU Achievement Scholarships and Selective Scholarship consideration at Indiana University Bloomington for students applying as first-time freshman for the fall 2017 Make sure that you have applied to IUB, and that Indiana University Bloomington has received your ACT/SAT scores from the testing agency, before November 1, 2016 Seniors: Are you interested in attending the University of Southern Indiana? There are numerous scholarship opportunities at USI Visit http://www.usi.edu/admissions/scholarships for more detailed information or feel free to stop by the Guidance Office Seniors: If integrity, determination, and courage describe you – you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar Horatio Alger scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life To be eligible you need to have at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), and exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree To learn more and apply, visit: scholars.horatioalger.org The application deadline is October 25, 2016 Are you a senior interested in attending Washington University in St Louis? The William H and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program might be of interest to you Please stop by the Guidance Office to pick up information about the Danforth Scholars Program The scholarship application deadline is January 15, 2017 The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program provides schools an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism throughout the student body and to recognize students who have distinguished themselves through community service If you are a student who has participated in community service activities, over the past year, please feel free to go online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit and complete an application Applications must be submitted by November 8, 2016 ... Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Boys Tennis @ Hamilton Southeastern H.S – Sectional – at 4:30 PM Girls Soccer (Varsity & JV) @ Pendleton Heights H.S at 5:30 PM Thursday, September 29, 2016 Boys Tennis... Volleyball (Varsity & JV) @ Fishers H.S at 6:00 PM Friday, September 30, 2016 Girls Golf State @ Prairie View GC - TBA Saturday, Oct 1, 2016 Cross Country (Co-Ed Varsity) @ Tipton H.S – Hoosier Conference... the Guidance Office if you want more information The 2016 Madison County Career Expo will be held at the Hinds Career Center on September 28th from 5:30pm-8 pm The Hinds Career Center is located