The Trojan Daily
Monday, November 23, 2020
Hazel Green High School
Email: cstewart@mcssk12.org
Website: https://www.mcssk12.org/HazelGreenHighSchool
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
This Week's Basketball Games
Our varsity girls and boys take the court at home tonight against Bob Jones. The girls play at 5:30, followed by the boys at 7:00.
We have more basketball on Tuesday night with our varsity girls taking on Brewer at home at 5:00. Our boys travel to Westminster Tuesday night. JV boys play at 4:30, followed by varsity boys at 7:30.
Our Lady Trojans are hosting the BallN Prep Thanksgiving Bash on Friday and Saturday. See tournament schedule below.
Let's go, Trojans!!
Cheerleaders Advance in Competition
Congratulations to our competition cheerleaders on outstanding performances and success! Our JV cheerleaders secured their bid to Nationals, and our varsity cheerleaders brought home 3rd place at Regionals, advancing to the state competition. State finals are at Wallace State on December 12th. Nationals are in Orlando in February. Way to go, girls!!
Deadline Reminders
Type of Instruction Declaration: Parents, Please complete this form by Monday, November 30, 2020 to declare your decision for your child's form of learning for the Spring 2021 semester. By completing this form, you are agreeing for your child to participate in the chosen form of instruction for the entire spring semester from January 19, 2021 until May 28, 2021.
By selecting remote learning, your student will not be able to return to face-to-face instruction, due to scheduling conflicts. If you have more than one student at HGHS, you will need to complete a form for each student.
HGHS Type of Instruction Declaration Form
Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S: If you are a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student interested in being involved in Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S. next semester, please complete the application below. Applications are due November 30th. Find more details about this program on the application.
Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S. Application
Work-Based Learning for JUNIORS: If you are a junior and have a 5th block elective class next semester, you have the opportunity to change your schedule and participate in Work-Based Learning 5th block instead. See the flyer and video for more information about this opportunity for our 11th grade students! The deadline to request a schedule change is December 4th. Please direct all questions about Work-Based Learning to Ms. Massa.
Picture Deadline Reminders
Lifetouch Picture Proofs for Remote Students: Remote students and parents,
If you wish to order pictures from Lifetouch, the student picture proofs are available for pickup with Ms. Weir. Please go to door #44 at the back of the school. Proofs will be kept until December 1st.
*This applies to students who came to campus for the Remote Student Picture Day.
LIfetouch Make-Up Pictures: Parents of students in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade,
If you wish to purchase the traditional school picture, but your student missed the on-campus picture days, there is still a chance! Lifetouch is scheduling in-studio appointments.
To schedule an appointment at the Huntsville Lifetouch studio, click the link below:
Huntsville Studio Underclass Portrait Appointment Scheduler
Please have the session completed by December 1st to ensure inclusion in the HG yearbook.
*Note: A final option for yearbook pictures is in the works for remote students and those who missed the make-up day.
Trojan Athletics
Basketball
Nov 23 @ HOME
vs. Bob Jones
VG 5:30; VB 7:00
Nov 24 @ HOME
vs. Brewer
VG 5:00
Nov 24 @ Westminster
JVB 4:30; VB 7:30
Nov 27-28 @ HGHS
BallN Prep Thanksgiving Bash (VG)
Bowling
Wrestling
Current Announcements
Relay for Life Luminary Event: The North Madison Relay for Life Luminary Event will be held at HGHS on the Trojan Trail on December 12. Please see flyer for more information.
Type of Instruction Declaration: Parents, Please complete this form by Monday, November 30, 2020 to declare your decision for your child's form of learning for the Spring 2021 semester. By completing this form, you are agreeing for your child to participate in the chosen form of instruction for the entire spring semester from January 19, 2021 until May 28, 2021.
By selecting remote learning, your student will not be able to return to face-to-face instruction, due to scheduling conflicts. If you have more than one student at HGHS, you will need to complete a form for each student.
HGHS Type of Instruction Declaration Form
Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S: If you are a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student interested in being involved in Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S. next semester, please complete the application below. Applications are due November 30th. Find more details about this program on the application.
Trojan S.P.A.R.K.S. Application
Lifetouch Picture Proofs for Remote Students: Remote students and parents,
If you wish to order pictures from Lifetouch, the student picture proofs are available for pickup with Ms. Weir. Please go to door #44 at the back of the school. Proofs will be kept until December 1st.
*This applies to students who came to campus for the Remote Student Picture Day.
LIfetouch Make-Up Pictures: Parents of students in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade,
If you wish to purchase the traditional school picture, but your student missed the on-campus picture days, there is still a chance! Lifetouch is scheduling in-studio appointments.
To schedule an appointment at the Huntsville Lifetouch studio, click the link below:
Huntsville Studio Underclass Portrait Appointment Scheduler
Please have the session completed by December 1st to ensure inclusion in the HG yearbook.
*Note: A final option for yearbook pictures is in the works for remote students and those who missed the make-up day.
EL Family Night: HGHS will be hosting an EL (English Learner) Family Night December 3rd at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. We'll help families navigate INOW, check student academic progress, answer questions, and provide resources to our families. Please email Tausha Knight (tknight@mcssk12.org) if you plan to attend.
Work-Based Learning for JUNIORS: If you are a junior and have a 5th block elective class next semester, you have the opportunity to change your schedule and participate in Work-Based Learning 5th block instead. See the flyer and video for more information about this opportunity for our 11th grade students! The deadline to request a schedule change is December 4th. Please direct all questions about Work-Based Learning to Ms. Massa.
Reindeer Dash 5K: Our cross country team is holding a 5K fundraiser on Saturday, December 5th--The Reindeer Dash. The race begins at 8 a.m. with a Fun Run to follow at 9:30. The 5K course will begin and end at the front of the school. For more information, visit https://hazelgreensreindeerdash.itsyourrace.com.
Trojan Trail Closure: The Trojan Trail will be closed the morning of December 5, 2020, from 7:00-10:00 for the Reindeer Dash 5K.
Golf: Golf tryouts are December 8th and 10th at 4 p.m. Tryouts will take place at Fox Run Golf Course in Meridianville ($10 per day). An up-to-date physical is required for tryouts. Contact jmorrison@mcssk12.org for more information.
Competition Cheer: Good luck to HGHS Competition Cheerleaders as they prepare for their upcoming state competitions!
- State Finals at Wallace--December 12
- Nationals in Orlando--February 5-7
Canned Food & Coat Drive: DECA and FCCLA are teaming up to collect non-perishable items along with new and gently used coats for the local community.
Please donate non-perishable items (canned foods, peanut butter, dry pasta, rice, cereal, paper products) to your 1st block teacher. The 1st block class that collects the most cans will receive a free breakfast.
Please donate your GENTLY used or new coat(s) to support local schools. Donation bins will be located at the Main Office and Classroom C200.
Trojanette Fundraiser: The HGHS Trojanettes dance team is raising money to help cover their competition fees. They will be competing in pom and hip hop. Last year they placed 2nd in hip hop! Please see the link below to browse the Lynch Creek Fundraising online store of beautiful fall/winter and Thanksgiving/Christmas decor. Your purchase is much appreciated by the dancers!
https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/f/1385823
Senior Cap & Gown Orders: Seniors, click HERE to order your cap & gown for graduation. No payment is required at this time. Also, please click HERE for your senior brochure from Balfour.
HGHS Check-Out Procedures: The following procedures are used for check-outs:
- Students drop check-out notes in the basket on the attendance clerk’s desk before 8:30 in the morning.
- Notes will be verified by the attendance clerk prior to the time of check-out.
- Check-out notes need the following information:
- Student’s first and last name (printed)
- Time of check-out
- Reason for check-out
- Parent’s signature
- Parent’s contact information
Without a parent note, no student will be allowed to check out unless a parent/guardian comes to the Attendance Office to check out the student. Parent notes must be turned in to the Attendance Office before 8:30 a.m. No phone checkouts will be allowed. The only exception will be if the school nurse determines that a student is sick and needs to go home. The school nurse will then contact the parent/guardian and the Attendance Office.
*Please go to door #44 at the back of the school (near the Trojan statue and courtyard) for all check outs. No check outs are done through the front office.
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Dates to Remember
Fall Semester
November 23 -- eLearning Day
November 24-27 -- Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - eLearning Day
December 9 - eLearning Day
December 21 -- eLearning Day
December 22 - January 1 -- Winter Break
Permanent Announcements
Online Application for Free/Reduced Meals: Online free and reduced meal applications are available at the link below for a faster, more confidential way to apply. A new application must be completed each school year to qualify for free or reduced meals. Your child's eligibility status carries over to the new school year for the first 30 school days, allowing parents time to re-apply. Only one application per household should be submitted, and everyone living in the house must be included on the application.
Online Application--Free/Reduced Meals
HGHS Athletics Online: Subscribe to watch Hazel Green High School athletics at nfhsnetwork.com.
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