Trojan Daily
October 13, 2015
Hazel Green High School
Email: wikard@madison.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/hghs/default.aspx
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
Baseball Fundraiser
PSAT Testing Tomorrow
Students who registered for the PSAT will report directly to the testing rooms when they arrive at school. Freshmen will be in the library. Sophomores and Juniors will be in the ROTC area. Please do not bring purses, backpacks or cell phones to the testing rooms. The exam will last until about noon so make sure students eat a good breakfast. Good luck, and we'll see you tomorrow!
Trojan Ambassador Meeting Today
There will a Trojan Ambassador meeting today at 8:10 AM in the AG Room. There will also be an afternoon meeting at 3:35 PM. We will be discussing our trip and the Special Olympics for next Tuesday. Look forward to seeing you there!
Senior Pictures
You’re invited to Behind-the-Scenes Sewanee
HGHS Choral Presents: Showcase
The HGHS Choral Department is presenting "Showcase," featuring members of the 2015-2016 "Chorale" on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 PM in the Blackbox Theater. The cost is $10.00. Hope to see you there!
Trip to France & Italy
Sign up and learn about trip www.worldstrides.com/enroll
Username: europe2016
Password: braudaway
By phone WorldStrides' Customer Service Team at 1-800-771-5353
Attention All Gamers
County Office Scholarship
How to Apply
Please write a 500-1500 word essay for the following prompt: "Describe how one of the local government offices (or type of office) listed on our website has improved your own life and/or the lives of people around you."
Judging
Applications that are submitted on time by eligible applicants will be judged based on their ability to demonstrate a well-written and persuasive use of the essay prompt.
Eligibility
US citizens 16 years of age and older who are either in their senior year of high school or currently enrolled in an accredited institute of higher learning are eligible to apply. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the institution the student is enrolled in. Recipients of previous County Office Scholarship awards are not eligible for future scholarship awards. All others are welcome to apply to prompts they have not yet applied to.
Click on the below and find the Scholarship Tab and fill out the application.
Football
Stock up on your Trojan gear at Trojan Armor on Game Days from in the cafeteria, and at all home games!
October 16 - Gadsen
October 23 - Bob Jones (Senior Night @ HG)
October 29 - @Hartselle
Volleyball
October 19 - Area Tournament TBA
October 22-24 - Super-Regional Tournment VBCC TBA
October 28-29 - State Tournament TBA
Basketball
November 9 - Huntsville @ Home (FB 6:00 PM; JVB, JVG 4:30 PM, VG 6:00 PM; VB 7:30 PM)
November 13-14 - Tip-off Tournament @ Home
November 16 Albertville Away Game (FB 6:00 PM; JVB, JVG 4:30 PM, VG 6:00 PM; VB 7:30 PM)
November 17 - Columbia Away Game(FB 6:00 PM; JVB, JVG 4:30 PM, VG 6:00 PM; VB 7:30 PM)
Dates to Remember
November 10 - Staff Development (1/2 day for students)
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 5 - Winter Break
February 25 - Senior Cap and Gown Pictures
April 1 - Prom
May 24 - Graduation (7:00pm)
Permanent Announcements
Hazel Green High School has lots of opportunities to get involved! Visit our school website for a complete listing of our extracurricular activities, and find a place for your child today!
INOW Parent Portal
Go to https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
Use these credentials when first prompted
User Name: mcsparent
Password: ilovemyschool
Once you have successfully logged in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password. Usernames and passwords from previous years are still valid. To obtain a user name and password, see Mrs. Watson in Guidance.
SAFE-2-TELL text tip line - Report bullying, threats, and dangerous activities anonymously at 256-536-8355
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.
Juniors Have Free Access to ACT Online Prep - All juniors will receive a personal user name and password to the ACT Online Prep website. This is a great resource to be used in preparing for the ACT Plus Writing assessment which will be given to all of our juniors during school. All students are strongly encouraged to utilize this service provided to us. For more information, visit http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/.
First Priority/FCS meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00 in the Black Box Theatre. All students are welcome to attend.
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 .
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