The Trojan Daily
Thursday, January 17, 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
HGHS Hosts Vex State Qualifier Robotics Competition
In addition to our own 5 teams, the competition will feature nearly 40 teams from across the state, including 18 middle school teams. We welcome our Madison County family from Buckhorn, Madison County HS, and Meridianville Middle as well as visiting teams from Hartselle, Anniston, Pell City, and Vestavia Hills.
We hope to see the Trojan Nation on Saturday as we support HGHS Robotics! Let's go, Trojans!!
FAFSA Night with Mrs. Jagielski
Mrs. Jagielski will hold a FAFSA Night for parents and students who need help completing the FAFSA. Please join us on January 23rd from 5:30-7 p.m. in the library media center.
Parents need to bring their 2017 taxes and W2s. Students and one of their parents need to go to https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm prior to the meeting and create their FSA ID. Sign up at the link below. There are 30 spots available!
Happening Tomorrow
- Student Council will take a group picture for the yearbook and have a meeting Friday morning at 8:05 in the new gym.
- There will be an information meeting in Coach Lilavois's room Friday at 8 a.m. for athletes interested in playing soccer.
FCCLA
Spotlight on Madison County Schools
HGHS Curriculum Night
IMPORTANT Information about the 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.
This Week's Athletics
Basketball
Boys
***Jan 15 @ HGHS
vs. Lee-JVB 4:30; FB 6:00; VB 7:30
Jan 18 @ Jemison
vs. Jemison-JVB 4:30; FB 6:00; VB 7:30
Jan 21 @ UAH
Marvin Stone Classic-VB
Girls
***Jan 15 @ HGHS
vs. Lee-JVG 4:30; VG 6:00
Jan 18 @ Jemison
vs. Jemison-JVG 4:30; VG 6:00
Jan 21 @ Spain Park
Marvin Stone Classic-VG
***HOME GAME
Bowling
Wrestling
Current Announcements
Student Council: Student Council will take a group picture for the yearbook and have a meeting this Friday morning at 8:05 in the new gym.
Junior Optimist Club: Junior Optimist Club will make a group picture for the yearbook in the new gym on January 22nd at 8:10 a.m. There will be a club meeting after the picture.
Soccer Tryouts: Soccer tryouts will be January 22nd, 23rd, and 24th after school. There will be an information meeting in Coach Lilavois's room this Friday at 8 a.m.
Career Tech Center Field Trip--ALL FRESHMEN: All 9th graders will tour the Madison County Career Tech Center on Wednesday, January 23. The boys will go by bus in the morning, and the girls will go in the afternoon.
Career Technical Center Community Night: Learn about the high school programs and dual enrollment programs offered at the Madison County Career Technical Center on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Click here for more information.
Club 30: All members of Club 30 will take a group yearbook picture in the new gym on Monday, January 28, at 8 a.m. Please wear your Club 30 shirt.
AP Exam Fees: AP Exam fees are due by January 31st. Fees can be paid online at MySchoolFees.
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are currently for sale on MySchoolFees or with Ms. DeHart (S114). To reserve a copy, purchase by January 31st. Yearbooks are $65.
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.
ACT: All HGHS juniors will take the ACT during the school day on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This is a free test provided by the state for 11th graders.
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
Dates to Remember
January 21- Martin Luther King, Jr Day
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
Image Credits
Basketball: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/basketball-clip-art-7.htm
Bowling: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/371337.htm
Wrestling: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/wrestling-clip-art-10.htm
Bowling: http://clipartpost.com/bowling-clipart_13187/
Wrestling: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1876364.htm
Basketball: http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/basketball-clip-art-free-451221