HHS Principal's Update: Week 20

As we move through January we are really starting to see the uptick in campus events and activities. Next week we have our Semester 2 Back to School Night, which is a showcase of the mazing things we do at HHS each and everyday. We also have our Winter sports in mid-season with all programs showing success. Tomorrow we are holding our Class of 2023 meeting to discuss all of the senior events culminating in gradation on June 1st. This semester is going to go by very quickly and we want to ensure that all HHS students take advantage of the opportunities offered in and out of the classroom. Keep up the great work Bulldogs!

I wish all of you a great weekend,

Charles Dunn

Your Principal

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*NEW UPDATES THIS WEEK *

• HHS S2 Back to School Night Showcase (1/25)
• HHS Winter Survey
• No Flex Day (1/24)

***Don't forget to check out our 15th episode of The Weekly Bite! (Video below)***

Students embody our BARK core values. At Highland High School:

• Brilliant students have multiple experiences and opportunities for academic, collegiate, professional and personal growth.

• Accountable students are academically proficient and prepared for college and career readiness.

• Respectful students cultivate a safe and secure, positive school culture that supports all students’ personal and academic growth.

• Kind students communicate effectively and continue to build relationships with all community members.

A big shoutout to our Choir who performed at this year's Justice Sunday event. It was a very moving performance that lifted the spirts of the crowd. Great way to honor Dr. King's legacy. In addition, HHS want to give a big shoutout to all of our students who performed in this year's Justice Sunday play. Way to go HHS!

Please take a few minutes to compete this Spring Survey. The results of this survey will be very instrumental in our planning for the 2023-2024 school year. As always, we very much appreciate your input!

https://antelopevalley.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5svyy3EljMV1JIi

Interested in seeing all of HHS's amazing academies, programs, departments, activities, athletics and clubs in action? Want to check out the amazing opportunities HHS has to offer and sign up for clubs, athletics, activities and more for the 2023-2024 school year? Need to talk with all of your students teachers in one convenient location? Want to see some amazing performances by our band, choir and more? Need to learn from professionals the dangers of Fentanyl and other narcotics? If you said yes to any of these, please join us on Wednesday, January 25th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM in the HHS Athletic Center. Check out the attached flyer for specific information.

HHS will have an early release schedule on Wednesday, January 25th for BTSN. Students will be released at 1:40 PM. We also will not have a FLEX Day on Tuesday, January 24th.

HHS is excited to unveil our new E-Sports Arena. HHS will continue competing against schools from across the valley, state, and nation in the fastest-growing sport! If interested in joining the HHS E-Sports Teams, please see Coach Harrington for tryout information. Students participating must maintain a 2.0 GPA and meet all eligibility requirements. Let's go Bulldogs!

Each week, our HHS Film class creates "The Weekly Bite". This show is created by and produced by our students. Enjoy each week's episode!

1/24: NO FLEX DAY (Regular Bell Schedule)

1/25: Back to School Night Showcase (Early Release 1:40PM)

1/31: NO FLEX DAY (Regular Bell Schedule)

2/1: Staff Professional Development: NO SCHOOL

1/20: Boys Basketball vs AVHS

1/20: Boys Soccer vs AVHS

1/24: Wrestling vs QHHS

1/26: Girls Soccer vs QHHS

1/26: Girls Basketball vs QHHS

1/27: Boys Soccer vs QHHS

1/27: Boys Basketball vs QHHS

Need to work on some missing assignments? Need to clear and makeup missing school days? Want a quiet place to study? Well, we have what you're looking for! Starting on February 4th HHS will be kicking off our Semester 2 Saturday School sessions. Please use the Saturday School Applications below to sign up and available dates in the links below. (YOU ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE ONE, Either the Digital or Hardcopy, which you would bring with you)

Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM, students will have the opportunity for each of the following interventions to succeed in their math classes as well as prep for the PSAT, SAT, CAASPP, AP and NWEA Assessments.

Morning tutoring begins in the Student Union at 8:00 AM. Students not working on class work or attending tutoring for academic purposes will be asked to leave the venue. We will have all subjects available for tutoring.

After school tutoring is from 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Please click on the link below for the 2022-2023 Bell Schedule Below.

Please feel free to reach out to our administration if you have questions regarding their areas of supervision.

Principal: Charles Dunn

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Griffey: jengriffey@avhsd.org

Activities & PBIS Vice-Principal: Jose Cortinas jcortinas@avhsd.org

Special Education Vice-Principal: Annitra Edmond aedmond@avhsd.org

Athletics & Attendance Vice-Principal: Amanda Palmer mailto:apalmer@avhsd.org

Outreach, Interventions & Alt. Placement Vice-Principal: Sajae Davison mailto:smdavison@avhsd.org

You have three options for viewing your student’s grades in the Antelope Valley Union High school District:

1. AV High School District App (Parent Link) - This app gives you news, information, as well as your student’s progress. It is available on both the Apple App Store and Android App Store. When in the App Stores search for AV High School District and download the app.

2. PowerSchool App - This app ties right into your PowerSchool parent portal. You will get live updates on grades and attendance. This app is also found on the Apple App Store and Android App store. Search for PowerSchool. The district code is NWMZ.

3. Parent Portal: https://powerschool.avhsd.org
   

It's crucial to stay up to date on important events and updates. To ensure that you are receiving these updates make sure you download the AVUHSD app. The App and email will be one of our primary modes of communication throughout the school year. All you need to do is:

1. Open Apple App Store or Google Play Store,
2. Search for AVUHSD and download the app,
3. Open the app and check the boxes for HHS. That's it!

Don't miss any exciting information. Follow HHS today!

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Facebook: Highland High School Bulldogs

Success at school begins in the classroom. And to be successful at HHS, students need to be in class. For the 2022-2023 school year, we are focusing our efforts to ensure students are in class, on time each and every day.

If you need to report an absence please use the following contact information:

Email: HHS-ATTENDANCE@AVHSD.ORG

Phone: (TBD Soon)

Please utilize our school website, social media pages and our AVUHSD App to keep up on all updated information.

Email: cdunn@avhsd.org
Website: https://www.highlandhs.org/
Location: 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA, USA
Phone: 661-538-0304
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandhs