HHS Round Robin
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 14, 2021 ~ Deadline for seniors to RSVP for Senior Parade, Field Day, Baccalaureate, and Senior Reception (see related link below)
Monday, May 17 ~ Grade 10 ELA Session 1 MCAS Testing
Monday, May 17 ~ Home & School Meeting at 6:30 pm via Google Meet (see related article)
Tuesday, May 18 ~ Grade 10 ELA Session 2 MCAS Testing
Wednesday, May 19 ~ Grade 8 ELA MCAS Testing (In-Person Students)
Thursday, May 20 ~ Grade 8 ELA MCAS Testing (Remote Students)
Friday, May 21 ~ Sophomore Lawn Party and Class Ring Distribution (see related article)
Friday, May 21 ~ Deadline for seniors to purchase Senior Reception tickets
Monday, May 24 ~ Grade 10 Math Session 1 MCAS Testing
Tuesday, May 25 ~ Grade 10 Math Session 2 MCAS Testing
Wednesday, May 26 ~ Grade 8 Math MCAS Testing (In-Person Students)
Thursday, May 27 ~ Grade 8 Math MCAS Testing (Remote Students)
Tuesday, June 1 ~ Grade 9 Biology Session 1 MCAS Testing
Wednesday, June 2 ~ Grade 9 Biology Session 2 MCAS Testing
Thursday, June 3 ~ Grade 8 Science MCAS Testing (In-Person Students)
Friday, June 4 ~ Grade 8 Science MCAS Testing (Remote Students)
MCAS Testing Schedule
Below are links to the grade specific MCAS information previously sent regarding the spring 2021 MCAS testing schedule. The links below are an overview of the MCAS scheduling process for each grade level.
The attachments below provide an overview of the timelines and expectations for each grade level in one document in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Updated Senior Events Flyer and Newsletter
Sophomore Lawn Party and Class Rings
On Friday, May 21, 2021 during G block, sophomores will celebrate together with a lawn party on the front field. In addition to distributing class rings, there will be games, a sidewalk chalk art competition, and an ice cream truck. Ice cream tickets must be purchased in advance. Ice cream costs $5 and you will have a choice of flavors from Reasons to be Cheerful. Tickets will be sold before/after English MCAS in the cafeteria, or see Ms. Nielsen before/after school in F106. To sign up for the sidewalk chart art competition, please use the form here.
Hudson High's Literary Journal Available Online
The Scribbler, Hudson High’s Literary Journal, has just published our online edition for the 2020-2021 school year. Please check out this link to see writing and artwork from students in our school community.
We have a limited number of print copies for distribution. If you’d like a print copy please visit Ms. Hobbs's room F104 to collect copies. Ms. Hobbs will be delivering print copies to students who have work published in this journal this week in E block.
Homework-Free Memorial Day Weekend
HHS Home & School Association
Please join us for the next Home & School meeting on Monday, May 17 at 6:30pm via Google Meet. We will be discussing ways to help celebrate our graduating seniors and would love your input. Also, we will need a new H&SA Treasurer in Fall 2022 and are currently looking for an interested person (parent of a current HHS student) to consider this position and "job shadow" our current treasurer, Sandra Maiuri, during the 2021-2022 school year. If interested please email us at HHS_HAS@hudson.k12.ma.us. Join with Google Meet
Jr. Booster Spring Raffle ~ Two Scratch Ticket Baskets ~ Two Winners!
Jr. Booster's is raffling off two amazing Scratch ticket baskets worth over $300 in scratch tickets. The drawing will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased through Venmo or PayPal @hudsonboosters or checks can be made out to HHS Booster Club. Please put if you are supporting Jr. Boosters or a particular team in the comment section. Prizes will be awarded to teams for participation. We thank you for your support. For more information, email us at hhsjrboosters@gmail.com.
AP Exam Schedule
The schedule for AP exams is listed below. Students taking AP exams should report to an 8:00 am exam by 7:30 am and to a noon exam by 11:45 am.
Friday 5/14: 8:00—Biology (F101)
Monday 5/17: 12:00—Statistics (F101)
Friday 5/21: 8:00—Spanish (F101)
12:00—Music Theory (G101)
Monday 5/24: 8:00—Calculus AB (F101)
8:00—Calculus BC (G101)
Tuesday 5/25: 8:00—Chemistry (F101)
Thursday 6/3: 12:00—US Government (F101) *Digital Exam, students need to bring their Chromebook to the exam
Monday 6/7: 12:00—English Language & Composition (F101) *Digital Exam, students need to bring their Chromebook to the exam
School Counseling Department
Massachusetts State Universities Virtual College Panel & College Fair - Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Parent and students are invited to attend an evening virtual event where the admissions directors for Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State, Framingham State, Mass Art, Mass Maritime, Mass College of Liberal Arts, Salem State, Westfield State, and Worcester State will host a panel for 20 minutes followed by an opportunity to visit chat rooms for each school have any questions answered. Register to attend here.
We are working to create a page on our department website to advertise summer jobs. In the meantime, please make sure that you are following us on Instagram or Facebook to view opportunities that we are sharing as we receive openings from local businesses.
Spring 2021 Virtual College Fairs
Spring 2021 Virtual College Fairs: various options available January-May! Look at our website for more information about registering for the NACAC National College Fairs, Big Future Days by College Board, and the Sudbury Education Resource Fund College Fair Week!
HHS Writing Center
The HHS Writing Center has new, more consistent hours now that everyone’s back in school. We’re open from 2:30 -3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays! We're still working remotely and available for conferencing through Google Meet (use WRITINGCENTER to find us). We also provide feedback on shared Google Docs. Please check out our website for more information, including writing tips!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for all Students
The cafeteria will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students throughout the rest of the school year. HHS students are encouraged to take advantage of this benefit.
How to Get Student Technology Support
HPS Technology Device Repair Form
If a student is experiencing technical issues with a district-issued device, students/parents must fill out this online repair form.
After filling out the online repair form, the student/family must bring the device to their school’s main office. The Technology Department will pick up the device, conduct an evaluation, repair the device, and send an email to the student/family when the device can be picked up from the main office of the student’s school.
Aspen Account Issues
If parents/students are experiencing problems with their Aspen Account, they should send an email to aspenhelp@hudson.k12.ma.us.
Google ID Account Issues
Problems with a student's Google ID, please send an email to chromebook_rts@hudson.k12.ma.us. Questions concerning the repair status of a student's device can also be emailed to this same email address.
Class Dues
After School Help Available on Google Meet!
Reminder for students and families: All teachers offer after school help on Google Meet. Students can contact individual teachers for more information about their weekly extra help schedule. Click here for a list of teacher emails.
Links to Important Information
Need a Work Permit? Click on the appropriate language to obtain a MA Employment Workers Permit in English | Portuguese | Spanish. Bring the completed work permit to Mrs. Ahearn in the School Counseling Office for processing.
Check out the Hudson High School website here.
Click here to view the updated HPS School Year Calendar.
Click here to view the HHS staff email directory.
Click here to view the 2020-2021 HHS Program of Studies.
To view a list of HHS Extra-curricular Activities and Clubs, click here.
View Hudson High School Bus Routes, Policies and Procedures here.
Become an Athletic Booster member: Click here for a Membership Form.