Judges' Docket
Week of 9/25/22
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
John Handley High School Fall Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for September 29, 2022 from 4:30-7:30pm. Use these 2022 Fall Conference Scheduler Directions for Parents to help with getting started.
There will be a shuttle bus available for Parent/Teacher Conferences leaving out of Jefferson Circle to the Innovation Center from 4:30 -7:25 pm.
SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
Student images are now online. Please be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If you do not see it in your inbox, check the spam/junk folder.
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Thank you!
Victor O'Neill Studios
Seniors: Time to order your cap and gown!
Jostens will be coming on Sept. 27 & 29th during lunches for senior orders. If you would like to view products, ask questions, or order your senior graduation items, please see them in the commons area outside the auditorium.
Call 1-800-JOSTENS if you have questions, or email Holly.Sidwell@jostens.com
Shout Out!
The PTSO, in conjunction with a generous alumni family donation by the Bell Family, is proud to sponsor dinner by Bonnie Blue for our teachers before parent/teacher conferences on 9/29.
If you're available to either volunteer to help serve or donate drinks and dessert, please click here for our sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094aabab22a0fe3-teacher3
Reminder to Parents
As the days get cooler, please remember that our building does not open its doors to students until 8:05 am.
Mandatory 90 Minute Parent/Teen Driving Presentation
Students who are enrolled in Kinesiology 10 & Driver’s Education course must attend this STATE MANDATORY presentation with a parent or guardian to receive their Driver’s Education Certificate along with upholding a 70% in the classroom. This DEC-1 card allows the student to be eligible to take Behind- the-Wheel and fulfill Virginia licensing requirements.
This presentation will be available for any student or parent that is enrolled in the Driver’s Education class portion for KIN 10 on one of the following dates:
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM in Patsy Cline Theater
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:00 - 7:30 PM in Patsy Cline Theater
If you have any questions please ask your KIN 10 student or email cole@wps.k12.va.us
Quarantine Classroom Guidelines
Students that are quarantined and have classes at John Handley High School will follow the John Handley High School bell schedule.
Students that are quarantined and take courses at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center will follow the Innovation Center bell schedule.
Superintendent's Equity Advisory Council 2022-2023
September is Attendance Awareness Month
The JHHS staff and students have practiced several emergency drills. Should an emergency arise, please remember to not arrive at the school during this time but instead stay put and await updates and instructions. This procedure will ensure the safest scenario for everyone.
Free Internet Service for Eligible Families
Families can learn more by visiting this website: https://www.wps.k12.va.us/Page/11807. In short, we provide the promo code, and Comcast, ultimately, determines eligibility.
School Social Workers will have the necessary information to provide assistance to a family who would like to apply. We recognize the date at the bottom of the form is expired, but we have been assured the codes will still be active.
2022 College Night at Apple Blossom Mall
2022 College Night at Apple Blossom Mall (Image Transcription)
Save the Date!
Come join us COLLEGE NIGHT at Apple Blossom Mall
Sept. 28, 2022, 6-8 p.m.
Over 100 Colleges!
Open to students from Clarke County, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Winchester City and students from the Eastern Panhandle of W.V.
Parent Information Night - DARS Vocational Services
Our local Vocational Counselor, Katey Campanelli, will share about this federal-state program focused on FREE pre-vocational services for students (ages 14-21) with an IEP or 504 plan.
How to Join (virtual meeting):
When: Tues. Sept. 27 - 6:00 PM
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hpv-tdvy-ntj
Join by phone: 1-413-424-4576 PIN: 512 439 028#
Fast Facts: Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Counseling Corner!
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Attention all students and parents:
JHHS has been randomly selected, along with 290 other schools across the US, to participate in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). 52 students will be randomly chosen out of all students who were born between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. The students selected for participation in this assessment will be rewarded with a $25 thank you from USDOE and can indicate 4 hours of community service on their resume.
This assessment is not intended to provide individual test scores to students, but rather responses are combined and used for statistical purposes at the national level. JHHS and WPS will not receive individual test scores.
If your student's birth date falls within the range above and you wish to opt your student out of the PISA test, please complete this form.
https://forms.gle/E6pLHNQpTnnhfd7j9
If you have additional questions please contact Mr. Henry Mullins, mullinshe@wps.k12.va.us
PSAT/NMSQT
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are excited to offer the opportunity for all Sophomore students and a limited number of Junior students to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:20am at John Handley High School. There will be a 3-hour delay that morning to allow our test takers to arrive at school first, and our non-test takers will arrive later that day. The WPS bus drivers will make 2 runs.
All Sophomores will be required to take this test unless a parent submits an OPT OUT request and all Juniors may choose to register for this test, with a limit of 100 students. Winchester Public Schools will cover the costs for ALL students. The PSAT exam is a great way to practice for the SAT exam and also a way to determine best placement for courses for the next academic year, including AP classes. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT as a Junior is a requirement for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Sophomores Opting Out of the PSAT - complete and return the form that was given to students this past Wednesday to the Counseling Office by Friday, September 30th.
Juniors may register here. We have 50 spots left.
Careers in Teacher Education event
Shepherd University's Educator Preparation Program is ExCITEd! to once again host our Careers in Teacher Education event for high school students [Grades 9 to 12] who are interested in exploring majors in elementary or secondary education.
When and Where:
Friday, October 28
8:30-2:30pm
Shepherd University
This one-day event involves opportunities for your student to receive information about Application, Admissions and Registration, and Residence Life at Shepherd. More importantly, it gives potential future educators a chance to participate in education classes, meet with our specialization coordinators, spend time with current teacher candidates, and learn important tips from those candidates about what to expect as new college students and how to be successful in an educator preparation program like that at Shepherd.
If your student is interested in attending, please have them fill out the form below. If there is enough interest, JHHS may be able to provide transportation.
Youth Scholarships!
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
Voice of Democracy
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000.
Before submitting your essay, read the rules and eligibility requirements, and find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Download and complete the 2022-2023 Voice of Democracy entry form here.
Virginia General Assembly House and Senate Page Program
The Senate Page Program is a dynamic, engaging and educational experience that honors and preserves the tradition of service to the legislature. Senate Pages have served the upper chamber of the legislature since at least 1850.
The experience today is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge for the next generation of administrators, managers, elected-officials and civic leaders. Structured similar to a college preparatory program, organized learning activities compliment the day-to-day duties of all Senate Pages. Members of each class are expected to fully participate in all program components with a positive, respectful, and can-do attitude. Failure to do so will result in dismissal.
The mission of the Senate Page Program is to facilitate a structured environment in which young Virginians accept responsibility and accountability, develop professional characteristics through strict standards of conduct and engage in the legislative process through work, observation and discussion.
Applicants seeking admission must be 13 or 14 years of age on the first day of session (second Wednesday in January) and a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022. Applications that are postmarked October 17 will be considered on time; however, make every attempt to avoid a last-minute submission.
Here is a parent FAQ document.
Library News 📚
Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th
Take a look at this digital book display featuring Latinx authors and their works.
Project Lit Book CLub
Join us for our 1st meeting!
Do you enjoy reading books by diverse authors?
Do you enjoy self-expression in forms such as writing, art, or music?
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Contact: Mrs. Shannon, shannonr@wps.k12.va.us
First meeting date: This coming Wed., Sep 21, 2022 from 3:20-4:15 in the library
Email Mrs. Shannon to be added to our group emails!
The JHHS 2022-23 Reading Challenge
The JHHS Reading Challenge is a fun way to pick out your next great read, all year long! Adapted from the PopSugar 2022 reading challenge, our reading challenge bookmark offers a creative reading checklist to choose from. Can you check off the entire list this year?
Pick up your challenge bookmark at the library!
Use the JHHS 2022-23 Reading Challenge collection in Destiny Discover to explore book options
Post your favorite reads in insta, and tag us @JHHSLibrary, use the hashtag #challengeaccepted
Follow the library on Instagram @jhhslibrary!
Attendance Incentive
GOAL: If 80% of JHHS students are at or below 5 absences by our cut-off date of 9/22, 100% of students will get to participate in the September attendance incentive. We will continue to increase our goal percentage throughout the school year when setting attendance goals and planning incentives as it is critical that students come to school! Our hope is to have a minimum of 90% of students meeting the attendance expectations.
Remember: Come to School, Every Student Counts!
Student Expectations at JHHS
Please refer to the Student Resource Guide below for your Child's Administrator, Counselors, and Class Sponsors for the 2022/2023 school year
PBIS Student Expectations- we will be going over these expectations with our students
Handley Pride Recipients
Daniela Ayala-Castro
DJ Bell
Ruben Bonilla-Munoz
Anderson Davis
Sherlin Carballo-Carballo
Ethan Cooper
Ethan Edwards
Hazell Guzman Recinos
Joseph Halmon
Kenya Harris Ball
Daniel Hernandez-Jose
Axel Hernandez-Laja
Pearse Johnson
Jacqueline Ramirez-Perez
Colten Reiff
Marvin Rivera Dominquez
Jenney Santiago- Lucas
Sloane Willingham
Hannah Yerkie
The PTSO Corner!
The PTSO is now sending monthly emails! Interested in staying in touch with what's happening at school and ways to get involved? Click here to join our newsletter list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeksy36pgmRYfYgewo7IqSE62Ln-lu3aA0ZwAkAenAg-xoPDg/viewform
Sign up for more information at https://bit.ly/JHHSPTSO or email us at jhhspto@wps.k12.va.us. Cash and check donations are accepted through the main office. Please be sure to leave us your name with your donation so we can send you a receipt and a thank you!
SENIOR PAGE
Seniors: Paint a Parking Spot!
SENIORS! Display your creativity and Handley Pride by painting a space in the parking lot! Let's make our parking lot look colorful and welcoming! Just submit your design proposal and agreement contract to the Principal's Office by Friday, October 14th. You don't need to drive or have an assigned parking space to participate. More information and all the rules can be found here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gqle65jKPresLb6tOi4ieeQn4zicdflkOYQSsF-kuLQ/edit?usp=sharing
If you have senior related questions, please do not hesitate to email Ms. Dodge (dodgea@wps.k12.va.us) or Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezc@wps.k12.va.us)
2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Award Recipients
Blake Cestaro
Elizabeth Courtney
William Hoffman
Sarina Parikh
Bryce Pollak
Ashley Truban (not pictured)
Logan Westfall
School Picture Information
Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day.
Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000942170
For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com
English Club
Attend English Club on Wednesdays 3:15-4:15. Get help with your English work, prep for the Writing and Reading SOLs, get feedback and assistance with writing tasks (contests, applications), or spend time reading/writing and talking about your favorite books.
Student Tech Support Times
JHHS Lunch Menu
Fall Sports Schedule 2022
Nurses Clinic
All seniors need the meningitis vaccine, please turn in your record of vaccine to the nurses clinic.
If your student would like to receive tylenol, ibuprofen or pepto bismol during the school year please send in an unopened bottle with their name and signed authorization form.
Any student requiring prescribed medication during school hours please complete the Student Medication Authorization. Form needs to be signed by the health care provider.
WPS Calendar
Handley Athletics Department News
EACH school year, a NEW VHSL physical is required and must be dated after May 1, 2022 for participation in any 2022-20223 sport. You must also complete all athletic forms. All Athletic Forms are found online. Please visit www.Handleypride.org and click on the Activity Registration tab at the top of the page to get started.
Click here to view the Quick Start Guide for Families.
Check out the online store to get your JH gear for the new year! Sale running all of July.... GO JUDGES!!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/virginia/winchester/handley-high-school
Click on the picture above for the A/B-Day 2022/23 Schedule
PowerSchool Parent Accounts
2022-23 Bus Stops
SchoolCash Online
Handley Parking Permit
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. If you are going to be driving to school for the 2022 -2023 school year and parking in the Handley parking lot, you must obtain a parking permit. Below you will find instructions on how to register your vehicle and obtain a parking permit.
Step one - Visit the Handley web page and locate the High School Student Parking Pass Application (Spanish here)
If you do not have access to the internet, you may come into school and use a library computer or pick up a copy of the parking application in the main office
Step two - Print off and complete the High School Student Parking Pass Application (Spanish here) with all the needed information.
Step three - Bring the completed parking application to school on July 28 or anytime after during business hours.
See the school treasurer to pay the $25 parking fee or parking permits may be purchased through School Cash online using credit cards. The necessary registration form will still need to be completed online prior to picking up the parking permit hang tag. Once the registration is completed and credit card payment is made, bring your receipt to the General Office to pick up the hang tag.
Take the receipt and complete parking application to the main office and one of the administrative assistants will assign you a parking space and give you a parking permit.
Step four - Hang the parking permit from your rear view mirror.
The parking permit must be visible.
The parking permit will have a number on it. That number is your assigned spot for the year.
You may only park in your assigned spot during school hours. If you fail to park in your spot, break any parking lot rules, and/or chronically late to school you may lose your privilege to park in the lot and anywhere on school property.