Judges' Docket
Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 12/4/2020
Get Your 2021 John Handley Ornament!
To order: http://bit.ly/Handley21ornament
Deadline is Wed., Dec 9th.
Writing SOL Makeup Dates are December 7th and 8th
Please read this letter if your student missed the first opportunity for the Writing SOL this year.
2020 PSAT Exam Score Reports
Attention Sophomores & Juniors!!
If you took the PSAT Exam back in October, your score report is now available online through College Board for you to access and review. YOU MUST login into your account to view the information.
If you do not have an account, you have to create one by visiting www.collegeboard.org and sign up using the same email address you wrote on your PSAT paperwork. Paper copies will be available to students in late December/early January. If you have trouble with logging in, you will need to contact College Board via email or at 1-866-433-7228.
Seniors, Be Sure To Place Your Cap and Gown Order
Attention Seniors! Time is running out to take advantage of the group discount rate for your senior graduation apparel, announcements, class rings and caps and gowns.
To order JUST a Cap and Gown, clicking here will take you directly to that page on the Jostens website.
Click here to go to browse all Jostens graduation products, call 1-800-jostens to place your order as soon as possible. Payment options are available.
Virtual College Tours Being Offered by Many
Almost every college and university is offering virtual tours.
Simply Google “Virtual College Tours…” and the name of the university you want to visit.
Here are links to some of Virginia colleges' virtual tours:
Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Visit VCU
Christopher Newport University Visit CNU
University of Virginia UVA Visit UVA
Old Dominion University ODU Visit ODU
Longwood University Visit Longwood
George Mason University Visit GMU
Hampton University Visit Hampton
James Madison University Visit JMU
Mary Washington University Visit MW
Virginia State University Visit VSU
Radford University Visit Radford
Virginia Tech Visit VT
William & Mary Visit W&M
Shepherd University Visit Shepherd
Potomac State Visit Potomac State
West Virginia University Visit WVU
Norfolk State University Visit NSU
PTSO Corner
Are you looking for holiday gift ideas? Check out the PTSO Boon Supply fundraiser beginning on Monday 11/23 until Monday 12/14 by clicking the link below. Lots of great gift ideas delivered to your door. You might find something for yourself as well! Thank you in advance for your support! We hope to continue to support our staff and students with the funds we receive.
https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/612504-jhhs-ptso-fundraiser
Library News
Make time to relax by reading one of our new books. You can put a hold on a book and we'll deliver within Handley, or we can arrange curbside pickup/drop-off for our distance learners if you send us an email. Click here to view and place holds on our newest books and eBooks.
The LMC Club will meet via Google Meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, at 2 PM. Join us on Google Classroom for more information using the Classroom Code fennhie. All are welcome!
Graduation Date Set for Friday, June 18, 2021
YES Abroad Program
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the YES Abroad program offers American high school students the chance to live with host families and study for one academic year in countries that may include: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, North Macedonia, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey. Living with a host family and attending a local school, participants promote mutual understanding between the United States and the host country by forming lasting relationships with the local community.
Take a look at our student and alumni stories, here. Feel free to share this opportunity with fellow educators, school administrators, and your students. We would be happy to send informational digital or printed materials for your classroom –reach us at yesabroad@afsusa.org or 646-751-2151!
Interested students can learn more on our website or reach our applicant advising staff at yesabroad@afsusa.org or 646-751-2151!
Start an application for the 2021-22 academic year by clicking here!
Learn more about the program and what our students are up to our website and social media pages:
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at 646-751-2151 or emailing yesabroad@afsusa.org.
Bus Transportation Requests
Beginning next Monday, 2nd - 12th grade families can request bus transportation. This is on a first come first serve basis and will be dependent on the specific bus capacity. contact the school registrar to be added to the list.
Opportunities to Apply for Holiday Community Help
Free Meals Available on Wednesdays!
During the 2020-2021 school year, free meals for all students will be available for pickup at each school on Wednesdays from 11 am until 1 pm. Students do not need to be present for meal pick up and no documentation is required.
Students will receive one breakfast and one lunch for each day they are not physically in school.
- Hybrid schedule students will receive 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- 100% Distance Learning students will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
You can pick up meals for all your children at one single school.
Please fill this form. This will help us with planning our food orders and labor requirements. Thank you for your help!
Summer Residential Governor's School Programs 2021
This information is for only 10th and 11th Grade Students and Parents:
Click here for information on Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs for 2021.
2020-21 Local Scholarship Application for Seniors
Application deadline is Friday, January 15th at 3:30 PM. No late applications will be accepted.
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
Seniors,
The Handley Counseling Office is excited to share with you some college scholarship opportunities. Please be mindful of the Due Date column. We will update this information as we learn of other scholarships, so please check back often. This information is also on the Counseling Website and on Canvas. Click here for the list of scholarships:
If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.