HDHS Hillcat Newsletter
September 29th, 2022
Dear Hillcat Families,
We hope you enjoy our HDHS Hillcat Newsletter. We will be publishing a newsletter once a month with a goal to publish a bi-weekly newsletter in the future. This newsletter will have many of our upcoming events, news around the school and a great deal of information from our academic and co-curricular programs.
Thank you and we hope you enjoy the HDHS Hillcat Newsletter,
Jim O'Rourke
Principal
Transportation Woes
Many of you have already experienced that we have struggled to schedule busing to many athletic events this fall. This is not only an athletic issue but has become an issue statewide and nationally to provide busing to and from school, to athletic events and academic field trips.
There is a driver shortage and like most schools and districts, we are doing our very best to secure busing so our students do not miss out on any opportunities we have to offer. HDHS has many educational field trips scheduled this year and our goal is to make sure these opportunities are in place for our students.
We are having creative and collaborative conversations around the possibility of teachers, coaches and other adults becoming certified as bus drivers as this issue is a growing problem.
If you are interested in becoming a certified bus driver, please contact Cindy at First Student to get all the information needed to get started. The contact number for First Student is (603) 547-9550
Upcoming Events
Homecoming Athletic Schedule
Friday, September 30, 2022
- Cross Country at Grimes Field at 4:00 p.m.
- Volleyball HDHS Gymnasium JV at 4:00 p.m, Varsity at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 2022
- Girls Soccer HDHS Athletic Fields at 9:00 a.m.
- Boys Soccer HDHS Athletic Fields at 11:00 a.m.
- Redhawks Football at Houston Field in Hopkinton at 1:00 p.m.
- Homecoming Dance HDHS Cafeteria from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
School Counseling News
HDHS Juniors have an opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 prior to taking the School Day SAT this Spring. This assessment is a great opportunity for students to practice for the SAT and receive feedback on what they may need to focus on academically to prepare for the School Day SAT.
September 29th--Interested Juniors and Seniors participated in the NEACAC College Fair at Southern New Hampshire University. There were over 100 institutes present for students to connect with representatives in-person to talk about their futures.
October 1st--FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) window opens for students planning on applying to post-secondary educational opportunities.
October 6th--The Greater Concord Area Trades Fair will be happening at Hopkinton High School from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Can't make it? Talk to your school counselor today!
November 15th--The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered at HDHS for those students that may be interested. This is not only for those hoping to go into the armed forces after high school. Excellent career exploration services are provided for all students that participate and can be helpful in planning next steps.
Back to School Registration Process
Our district has moved to an online registration process and it is so very important for parents and guardians to log in to https://hdsd.web2school.com/ and update all information. DO NOT click on the new student registration button. Simply log in with your username and password and follow the prompts. If you have any issues or do not remember your login information, please contact the school office below for assistance:
Hillsboro-Deering High School, 9-12, pkallander@hdsd.org , 603-464-1184
The document links below, which are also in Web2School under Announcements, will be helpful for you to review prior completing your information update:
Notification of Video and Audio Recording
Yearbook
- The 2023 Hillsboro-Deering CAT-A-LOG is currently on sale. The price is $63 until October 14, 2022. Order today at: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058116/Hillsboro-Deering-High-School/2023-Yearbook/2022090613395938073/CATALOG_SHOP
DECA News
Hillsboro-Deering DECA upcoming events and activities:
- Weekly meetings on Tuesday - Rm 121 at 2:15PM
- October 15, 9AM - Roadside Cleanup with Henniker Rotary
- October 26 New Hampshire Fall Leadership Conference - UNH
- November 10 - Rotary Breakfast
- November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly
- November TBD - Induction Ceremony
DECA Fundraiser
Hillsboro-Deering DECA Students are also working in conjunction with the NH Fish & Game for fundraising. Members are selling 2023 NH F&G Calendars for $12. If interested in these beautiful wildlife calendars - please seek out a DECA member or contact Mr. Payeur at mpayeur@hdsd.org