Bellringer News
October 15, 2019
Principal's Message
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the long weekend and take advantage of some great fall weather. Even though there are only four days of school this week, things remain very busy at EHHS. Tomorrow all 9th, 10th, and 11th grades students will be taking the PSAT at EHHS. Students should arrive at the regular time of 7:35 as testing will begin at the start of the day. Please encourage your student to get a good night of rest, have a healthy breakfast and come prepared with a calculator and ready to give their best efforts for the day. Classes for ALL students will begin at 11:15. 12th grade students have the opportunity to come in at 10:15 to work on College Applications with members of the School Counseling Staff. Classes for 12th grade students will begin at 11:15.
First quarter ends on October 31. If your student is struggling in a specific class, please have them reach out to their teacher for questions or extra help.
Finally, Winter Sports registration is currently open to families and will remain so until November 27.
Important Dates and Reminders
- October 15--PPAG/PTO--5:30 T-Bell
- October 16--PSAT Testing (Grades 9,10, and 11)
- October 18--Fall Dance (8:00-10:00)
- October 31--End of 1st Quarter
- November 5--No School for Students-Election Day/Professional Development for Teachers
- November 8--Report Cards Issued
- November 8--Veteran's Day Celebration at EHHS
- November 11--No School--Veteran's Day
- November 20--Fall Athletic Awards
Library Media Center Happenings
From the library: EHHS was thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Eulberg, author of Past Perfect Life, last week. During x block, Ms. Eulberg met with a group of students who read her book. Then, she gave a presentation to three freshmen classes. Her talk covered the writing process, the publishing industry, and her personal journey as a writer. Students asked enthusiastic questions. This visit was made possible by RJ Julia’s Authors to Schools program. Thanks to the EHHS PTO, Mr. Verner, Mrs. Clark, and the English department for their support!
Athletic Department News
The football team lost at home to Rockville on Saturday and are now 2-2 on the season.
The varsity volleyball team defeated HK, Lyme-Old Lyme and North Branford this week and was defeated by Hale-Ray. Their season record is now 9-3 and have qualified for both the Shoreline Conference and CIAC state tournaments.
The JV volleyball team lost to HK, Lyme-Old Lyme, North Branford and Hale-Ray this week. Their season record is now 3-9.
The girls varsity soccer team beat Tourtellotte in a non-conference game and lost to Portland and Valley Regional this week to run their season record to 5-2-4 and have qualified for the CIAC state tournament.
The girls JV soccer team defeated Valley Regional this week to make their season record 3-1-1.
The boys varsity soccer team tied Portland and lost to Valley Regional and Coginchaug this week. Their season record now stands at 4-4-3.
The boys JV soccer team tied Portland this week and their season record is now 4-2-2.
The cross country team did not race this past week but will compete in the Shoreline Conference Championships this Friday 10/18 at Cromwell High School with the girls race at 2:30 pm and the boys race at 3:00 pm.
English Department News
Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest, is underway in all English classes. Students have chosen their poems and are working on memorizing them and preparing for their performance. Classroom competitions will occur during the week of Thanksgiving. The classroom competition winners will go on to a grade level competition in December. Grade level winners will compete to become school champion in February, and the winner will represent East Hampton High School at the state level competition in March.
School Counseling Department News
Tomorrow is our PSAT Day for all students grades 9-11. Room assignments will be posted in several locations in the entry way and main hallway. Students should check on their testing room upon arrival and report directly there. Testing will begin at 7:35 and conclude around 11:15. Students will be provided with #2 pencils, please have them bring their own calculators and extra batteries.
College visits are available to any interested Junior or Senior students- please check the schedule below for upcoming colleges. Any interested junior or senior students should sign up in the school counseling office and get a pass from Mrs. Malavasi. Please note that students are responsible for any work missed during class time.
Upcoming College Visits:
10/17- Air National Guard @ 9:30, Sacred Heart University @ 10:07 & New England Institute of Technology @ 12:27
10/28- St. Joseph College (ME) @ 9:11 & Universal Technical Institute @ 9:57
1029- Western New England University @ 8:31 & University of Southern Maine @ 12:27
10/30- Middlesex Community College @8:31
10/31- Johnson & Wales University @12:27
11/1- Monmouth University @ 8:31 & University of Massachusetts - Boston @ 9:30
Environmental Club
On the 28th of September the East Hampton Environment Club, the Interact Club, and members of the community, in conjunction with the Source to Sea Organization, led by Evan Selger, cleaned up Pocotopaug Creek. Over 30 volunteers helped to clean the creek, finding everything from tires to a rifle during the event. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers a total of more than 4000 pounds of garbage was taken out of the creek.
East Hampton Public School Goals
Non-Discrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.