The Trojan Daily
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Hazel Green High School
Email: cstewart@mcssk12.org
Website: http://hazelgreenhigh.mcssk12.org/
Location: 14380 Hwy. 231-431 North Hazel Green, AL 35750
Phone: 256-851-3220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hazel-Green-High-School/215798281789607#!/pages/Hazel-Green-High-School/215798281789607
Twitter: @HazelGreenHigh
Parent / Guardian Survey
In an effort to improve school and system practices, Madison County Schools is conducting a brief parent survey. In order to complete the survey, please go here:
Please be assured your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. For those with students in multiple schools, this survey can be completed for each school. Thank you for your time and attention in helping us improve your child’s school.
Hazel Green Theatre
Ah, high school! The best or worst four years of your life! On April 18th the HG Theatre I classes will perform their showcase The 10 Best Worst Things About High School, a short comedy by M.G. Davidson. The show will be in the cafeteria. Come support our first-year, spring theatre students in this hilarious tale. Tickets will be $7 at the door.
The advanced spring theatre students will present Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up), a comedy by Ed Monk, on April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4 in the cafeteria. All shows will be at 7:00. Tickets are $10 at the door. You may think you know fairy tales, but not the way Dad tells them!
Mark your calendar for an E-DAY!
All students will have an E-DAY on April 25, 2019, for Career Exploration Day (Take Your Child to Work Day). Students will have required E-Learning assignments in Canvas. HGHS will be open that day for any students who choose to attend school, and technology will be available for them to complete their E-Learning assignments.
Junior Optimists
Volleyball Tryouts
HGHS Girls' Basketball Summer Camp
Balfour Reminder
Vote for Athlete of the Year!
HGHS Physical Night
This Week's Athletics
Tennis
April 15 - Girls @ Hartselle (All Day)
April 16 - Boys @ Hartselle (All Day)
April 22-23 State Tournament @ Mobile
Track & Field
April 11 - Final Freshmen Meet for the County Championship!
April 20 - Huntsville Big Cat Invitational @ Milton Frank
April 26 & 27 - Sectionals
May 2-4 State Track Meet @ Gulf Shores
Golf
April 11 - Metro Tournament @ Canebrake Country Club
1:00 - VB / VG / JV
April 17 - Scottsboro Invitational @ Goosepond
1:00 - VG
April 20 - Arab Tournament @ Guntersville State Park
TBD - VB / VG / JV
Baseball
April 9 - Varsity @ HOME v. Decatur - (Senior Night) - 6:00 (1)
April 10 - 9th/JV @ HOME v. Scottsboro (1 each) 4:30/6:00
April 11 - JV/Varsity @ Buckhorn (1 each) 4:30/6:30
April 12 - JV Tourney @ Bob Jones (Varsity Field) v. Bob Jones and Buckhorn (DH) 4:00/6:00
April 13 - JV Tourney @ Bob Jones (JV Field) v. Sparkman - 9:00am (1)
April 13 - 9th Grade @ Scottsboro (DH) 3:00/5:00
April 13 - Varsity @ HOME v. Buckhorn (DH) 11:00/1:30
Softball
April 9 - Varsity/JV @ Buckhorn - 4:30/6:00
April 11 - Varsity/JV @ HOME v. Cullman - 4:30/6:00
April 12 & 13 - Athens Tournament - TBA
Soccer
April 11 - GVAR/BVAR @ Lee - 5:00 & 7:00
April 12 & 13 - BJV @ Spain Park Tournament TBA
April 15 - GJV @ Pellham - 5:00
April 16 - BVAR/GVAR @ HOME v. Buckhorn - 5:45/7:30
April 18 - BVAR/GVAR @ HOME v. Jemison 5:00/7:00
Current Announcements
Costa Rica Trip: The HGHS World Language Department is excited to offer the opportunity for students and parents to travel to Costa Rica on a Tropical Ecosystems tour in June of 2020. There will be an interest meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. in Mrs. Dean's room (C110) for all interested travellers. Pura vida!
England/Scotland Summer Trip: For those traveling to England and Scotland in June of 2019, the next meeting is April 16th at 6 p.m. in Mrs. Ross's room (S115). Please enter through the back door beside Mrs. Ross's room.
Joining the Military or National Guard? Seniors and juniors, do you plan on joining the military when you graduate or joining the National Guard this summer? The ASVAB is scheduled to be administered on April 17th at 9 a.m. here at the school. To participate, please sign up at https://forms.gle/XZjd4J9LDjpZso8s9.
HG's Got Talent! Unfortunately the HG's Got Talent Show scheduled for Thursday night has been cancelled. All monies will be refunded to participants. We will plan a new date for earlier next semester. Thank you to all who supported this program.
Upcoming Sports Tryouts:
Volleyball--April 8-10
Boys' Basketball--April 22-26
Football--April 29-May 17
Girls' Basketball--April 29-May 3
Blood Drive: Hazel Green High School HOSA will host a school blood drive with the American Red Cross on April 17, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hazel Green High School Auxiliary Gym. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 256-851-3220 or sign up online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/. Currently we are only making this available to our teachers, students, and their parents. There are still 7 slots open for our blood drive on April 17th and we would love to fill those up this week. If you would like to sign up see Mrs. Thomson.
*Students can donate as young as 16. Those students will require a parent's signed permission slip in blue or black ink. Students that are 17 or older just need to sign up in the cafeteria during lunch this week. We are looking for Power Red donors as well. Those that have blood types O, A negative, or B negative and have not donated in the past 3 months are encouraged to sign up for these slots.
Senior Information
Balfour: Balfour representatives will be at HGHS during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday for anyone who needs to see them about orders.
Senior Breakfast & Senior Awards Day: Seniors, mark your calendars! Senior Breakfast and Senior Awards Day are scheduled for May 15th. The breakfast will be at 8 a.m. followed by awards at 9 a.m.
Senior Parents: It is time to start planning this year's breakfast to celebrate our seniors. Senior Breakfast and Awards Day will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Our Senior Breakfast celebration is a time honored event at Hazel Green to honor our graduates. Please contact ebrady@mcssk12.org if you are interested in becoming our parent contact for this event or if you would like to donate your time or food for this occasion. If you have not yet signed up to donate, please contact Heather Hall -- hcdhall@gmail.com-- to donate or click on the link: https://www.signupgenius.om/go/10c0844aaa62fa0fc1-2019 to use the SignUpGenius. Thank you to all who have already signed up.
Attire for Senior Awards Day & Graduation in May: School appropriate dress for Graduation AND Senior Awards Day will be followed: ALL seniors will wear the graduation uniform-caps, gowns, cords, and stoles to BOTH Graduation on May 22 and Senior Awards Day on May 15. Girls will wear a school-appropriate, “dressy dress” or pants suit under their gowns. Dark or neutral colored shoes are recommended. Boys will wear dark slacks, a white, button-down, collared shirt, and a dark-colored tie, with dark or neutral colored shoes. Bow ties are allowed. NO flip flops, rubber “shower shoes,” tennis shoes, Van’s, Chaco’s or casual or wedding TOM’S are allowed. Boots are allowed as long as they are clean. Students not wearing appropriate clothing or footwear will be removed from the line-up until proper items are obtained. “When in doubt, DON’T.” Graduation caps should be free of any writing or designs, and they should be worn properly. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TOP OF THE GRADUATION HAT. The point of the hat should be midway of the forehead. Do not place hat on the back of the head. Tassels should hang on the right side. Only school-approved caps, gowns, cords, or stoles will be allowed. If you have a question or doubt about your attire, you need to ask Dr. E.Q. Headen, Mrs. Scroggins, or Mrs. Brady BEFORE awards morning or graduation. If you have a financial issue and need assistance with attaining the proper attire, you may ask ANY HGHS employee, and we will assist you with finding what you need.
College & Career
Career Tech Center Application: The Madison County Career Tech Center application for the 2019-2020 school year is now open! Apply now to be enrolled in the program of your choice! Career Tech students make more money right out of college than if you weren't in our programs! Apply now at https://careertech.mcssk12.org/ .
Parent Meetings with Mrs. Jagielski: Mrs. Jagielski, HGHS College & Career Counselor, would like to invite parents of students in ALL grades to meet with her about anything related to college and career. Please use the link below to sign up for a parent meeting (with or without your student).
Parents of Juniors: Let's make the transition of your student to the 12th grade as smooth and productive as possible. You are invited to meet with Mrs. Jagielski, HGHS College and Career Counselor, to discuss the steps your student needs to take to have a successful senior year. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/xzNKrRW for an appointment.
Meet with College Recruiters: Students may use the following links to access sign-up sheets to meet with recruiters from the universities listed below. Dates and times are listed at the top of the forms.
More recruiter visits coming soon.
Scholarships & Programs
Helpful Links
Dates to Remember
April 19 - Weather Day
May 20 - Awards Day 6PM (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)
May 22 - Last Day of School
May 22 - Graduation 2PM (VBC Arena)
Permanent Announcements
Hazel Green High School has lots of opportunities to get involved! Visit our school website for a compete listing of our extracurricular activities, and find a place for your child today!
SAFE-2-TELL Text Tip Line: Students can report bullying, threats, and dangerous activities anonymously at 256-536-8355. If you see or hear something, say something!
Revision to Pre-Approved Absence Policy- Students requesting pre-approved, excused absences will need to turn the form in to Mrs. Sharp at least 20 days before the planned absence. Forms can be found on the school website.
Procedure for Riding the Bus with a Friend - Any student who plans to ride home on a bus with a friend or to another address should follow the procedures below. No student will be allowed to ride to a different address without verification of parent/guardian approval by a school official.
1. A parent/guardian note should be turned in before first block to the receptionist desk at the back of school. The note should contain the address and information for the bus driver and should include the date and a correct phone number for verification purposes.
2. Pick up the verified note from the receptionist during lunch.
3. Give the note to the bus driver when entering the bus at the end of the school day.
Parenting Assistance Line: PAL is a service where anyone can call a toll free number 1-866-962-3030 and receive useful, practical information and assistance with developmental and parenting questions and concerns. Available 8:00am – 8:00pm (central time) Monday – Friday.
Recycle: Going green at “the Green”. The Hazel Green High School Special Education Department needs your old cell phones and ink cartridges. Items to be recycled can be given to a Special Education teacher or left for collection at the office. Your support of our recycling fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
Reward Cards: Parents/Students/Employees, please remember to use your reward cards when you visit Publix and Hazel Green Pharmacy. Every time you have them swipe your card, HGHS will receive a portion of the sale. If you need a reward card, just stop by the main office to pick one up.
PayPams: Pay for your child’s meals from the convenience of your home or office 24/7
Click on the following link: www.PayPAMS.com .
Driver’s permit: Students /Parents, remember to pick up the Student Enrollment Form before you go to get your permit. The driver’s license department will not allow you to take the test unless you have this form and it cannot be faxed after you get there. These forms are good for 10 days only.
Loyalty Reward Tags: (Hazel Green Pharmacy Loyalty Key Tag Program) Parents/Students/Employees, please remember to use your loyalty key tag when you visit Hazel Green Pharmacy. Every time you purchase a Prescription/Gift/OTC have them swipe your tag. HGHS will receive a portion of the sale. If you need a loyalty key tag. Just stop by the main office to pick one up.
The special education department recycles the following items. They can be working or non-working and can be dropped off at the front office or in room C-115: Cell Phones, Gold jewelry, Ink Jet Printer Cartridges, Laptops & Netbooks, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, GPS Devices, Radar Detectors, Kindle & Sony Book Readers
Online Payments You may now pay fees and purchase tickets to sporting events online. Go to www.myschoolfees.com .
HG Twitter Accounts: Hazel Green High School, Lunchroom, Baseball, Boys Basketball , Basketball Cheer, Football/Competition, Cheer , Choir, Color Guard, FCA, Football, Softball, Theater, Volleyball , HOSA, Girls Basketball, Golf, Track and Field, Student Council, Madison County Schools , Walnut Grove, Hazel Green Elementary, Moore's Mill Intermediate , Meridianville Middle
Image Credits
Baseball: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/292640.htm
Softball: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/rijKrjE4T.htm
Tennis: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/AcbjGLbni.htm
Soccer: http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/soccer-ball-clip-art-348708
Track & Field: http://www.clker.com/clipart-track-and-field.html