The Trojan Daily
Friday, February 1, 2019
Hazel Green High School
Email: cstewart@mcssk12.org
Website: http://hazelgreenhigh.mcssk12.org/
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
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month!! We're so proud of this group of students for their hard work and leadership in the classroom.
9th Grade: Grace Hampel & Chris Ninh
10th Grade: Amiya Poplar & Rodridguez Stuckey (not pictured)
11th Grade: Julie Gann & Landon Davis
12th Grade: Marisa Snodgrass & Brandon Mooney
Senior Follies Emcees Announced
Lady Trojans Defeat Sparkman
Your Class 6A, number one-ranked Lady Trojans defeated Sparkman last night 65-55. Sparkman is ranked 3rd in Class 7A. Way to go, Lady Trojans!!
Scholars' Bowl Begins County Competition
The varsity scholars' bowl team defeated both Madison County and Buckhorn this week in the opening rounds of county competition. Congratulations!! The team will compete again on February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.
Senior Cap & Gown Pictures
Senior cap and gown pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, February 4th, during 1st and 2nd block.
ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS
On February 20, 2019, all freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will have an E-DAY and will be required to complete assignments on Canvas. Teachers will provide students with more information about these assignments.
Scholarships
This Week's Athletics
Basketball
Boys
Jan 31 @ Sparkman
vs. Sparkman-JVB 4:30; FB 6:00; VB 7:30
Feb 1 @ Oxford
vs. Oxford-JVB 4:30; FB 6:00; VB 7:30
Feb 5 @ Lee
vs. Lee-Huntsville 6:00
Girls
Jan 31 @ Sparkman
vs. Sparkman-JVG 4:30; VG 6:00
Girls' Area Tournament Bracket
Feb 4 @ HGHS
vs. Buckhorn 7:30
Wrestling
Current Announcements
A Message from our Sr. Sweepstakes Parent Sponsors: It's that time again--time to begin our Senior Sweepstakes, an incentive/reward program for our College & Career Ready seniors! We will draw monthly for prizes and give away grand prizes in May to seniors who meet the CCR criteria. If you would like to help us promote academic excellence by donating prizes or making monetary donations, please contact one of our Senior Sweepstakes Parent Sponsors--Laura Overbey (256-508-3318) or Aubrie Benson (256-682-7522). We would like to say a big THANK YOU again to last year's sponsors! Thank you, Trojan Nation!!
Prom Tickets: Prom tickets are on sale for $60 until Friday, February 1. Starting Monday, February 4, the price will increase to $75. See Mrs. Dean (C110) or Mrs. Bell (S137) to purchase.
Senior Yearbook Ads: Senior ads must be purchased and submitted by February 14th. More information is available at the link below.
Senior Follies Auditions: Senior Follies vocal and musical auditions will be Thursday, February 14, in the Black Box at 3:35. Please provide CD or digital accompaniment (no acapella). If you plan to set up equipment, we can do that the afternoon of February 13th. Please sign up outside Mrs. Brady's (N120) door, so we know how many to expect.
ACT for JUNIORS: All HGHS JUNIORS will take the ACT on Wednesday, February 20th. All HGHS JUNIORS will complete demographics for the ACT on Wednesday, February 13th. We need all juniors to be at school on these two days in order to complete this assessment. Juniors who go to morning tech will stay on campus on February 13th and 20th.
Students will need to bring a valid photo ID on both days and an approved calculator on the 20th. For a list of approved calculators, visit www.actstudent.org. No backpacks or electronic devices will be allowed in the testing rooms. If students decide to bring their backpack or electronic device, we will store them outside the testing room.
For all other students, February 13th and 20th will be regular school days.
Baseball T-Shirts: Here is an opportunity for Trojan fans to proudly support our reigning state baseball champs! The baseball team is selling T-shirts for $20. The shirts are Nike cotton (short sleeve), and sizes range from youth large to adult XXL. Color options are red, gray, and black. Students can see Coach Perez in C209 to purchase. Thank you for your support!
Sock Sale to Benefit National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: HOSA is selling socks for $5. One dollar from each sale will be donated to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. See Mrs. Thomson or a HOSA member to purchase.
Soccer Fundraiser: The soccer team is selling clear bags that are size and style approved for Huntsville City Schools' sporting events. The clear tote bags are 12"x6"x12" and have the HG logo on them. They are $15 each and can be purchased through MySchoolFees. Students can also purchase them by seeing Coach Lilavois, Coach Balash, or Coach Williams.
College & Career
Career Tech Center Application: The Madison County Career Tech Center application for the 2019-2020 school year is now open! Apply now to be enrolled in the program of your choice! Career Tech students make more money right out of college than if you weren't in our programs! Apply now at https://careertech.mcssk12.org/ .
Parent Meetings with Mrs. Jagielski: Mrs. Jagielski, HGHS College & Career Counselor, would like to invite parents of students in ALL grades to meet with her about anything related to college and career. Please use the link below to sign up for a parent meeting (with or without your student).
Parents of Juniors: Let's make the transition of your student to the 12th grade as smooth and productive as possible. You are invited to meet with Mrs. Jagielski, HGHS College and Career Counselor, to discuss the steps your student needs to take to have a successful senior year. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/xzNKrRW for an appointment.
Meet with College Recruiters: Students may use the following links to access sign-up sheets to meet with recruiters from the universities listed below. Dates and times are listed at the top of the forms.
More recruiter visits coming soon.
Scholarships & Programs
Senior Information
Senior Breakfast & Senior Awards Day: Seniors, mark your calendars! Senior Breakfast and Senior Awards Day are scheduled for May 15th. The breakfast will be at 8 a.m. followed by awards at 9 a.m.
Attire for Senior Awards Day & Graduation in May: School appropriate dress for Graduation AND Senior Awards Day will be followed: ALL seniors will wear the graduation uniform-caps, gowns, cords, and stoles to BOTH Graduation on May 22 and Senior Awards Day on May 15. Girls will wear a school-appropriate, “dressy dress” or pants suit under their gowns. Dark or neutral colored shoes are recommended. Boys will wear dark slacks, a white, button-down, collared shirt, and a dark-colored tie, with dark or neutral colored shoes. Bow ties are allowed. NO flip flops, rubber “shower shoes,” tennis shoes, Van’s, Chaco’s or casual or wedding TOM’S are allowed. Boots are allowed as long as they are clean. Students not wearing appropriate clothing or footwear will be removed from the line-up until proper items are obtained. “When in doubt, DON’T.” Graduation caps should be free of any writing or designs, and they should be worn properly. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TOP OF THE GRADUATION HAT. The point of the hat should be midway of the forehead. Do not place hat on the back of the head. Tassels should hang on the right side. Only school-approved caps, gowns, cords, or stoles will be allowed. If you have a question or doubt about your attire, you need to ask Dr. E.Q. Headen, Mrs. Scroggins, or Mrs. Brady BEFORE awards morning or graduation. If you have a financial issue and need assistance with attaining the proper attire, you may ask ANY HGHS employee, and we will assist you with finding what you need.
Helpful Links
Dates to Remember
February 18 - President's Day
March 18-22 - Spring Break
April 19 - Weather Day
May 22 - Last Day of School
May 22 - Graduation 2PM (VBC Arena)
Permanent Announcements
Hazel Green High School has lots of opportunities to get involved! Visit our school website for a compete listing of our extracurricular activities, and find a place for your child today!
SAFE-2-TELL Text Tip Line: Students can report bullying, threats, and dangerous activities anonymously at 256-536-8355. If you see or hear something, say something!
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.
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 .
HG Twitter Accounts: Hazel Green High School, Lunchroom, Baseball, Boys Basketball , Basketball Cheer, Football/Competition, Cheer , Choir, Color Guard, FCA, Football, Softball, Theater, Volleyball , HOSA, Girls Basketball, Golf, Track and Field, Student Council, Madison County Schools , Walnut Grove, Hazel Green Elementary, Moore's Mill Intermediate , Meridianville Middle