The Trojan Daily
Friday, April 9, 2021
Hazel Green High School
Email: cstewart@mcssk12.org
Website: https://www.mcssk12.org/HazelGreenHighSchool
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
Congratulations!
Ali Adcock Selected for All-Star Game
New Announcements
Graduation Speech Auditions
Auditions to speak at our Hazel Green High School Graduation will be Monday, May 3, at 3:45 p.m. in the Black Box. Students must be members of the HGHS Class of 2021 and must be planning to graduate in May. Students may submit their speeches via a video (send to ebrady@madison.k12.al.us) or perform it in-person on May 3rd before our school panel of teachers and administrators. Speeches should be between 3 and 5 minutes and appropriate for opening or closing our high school graduation ceremony. Students must be in good standing with the school for selection.
Work-Based Learning (Co-Op) Meeting
Wingfest
We are proud to be partnering with Zaxby's for this year's Wingfest! We hope the Trojan Nation will come out and support our football team and school next Saturday, April 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the football practice field. This is always a fun event for the community!
Friday Athletics
- Varsity baseball travels to Athens for an Area game at 5:00.
- Varsity softball travels to Franklin, Tennessee, to compete in the Ravenwood Classic.
- Junior varsity boys soccer takes on Grissom at HGHS at 5:00. Junior varsity girls soccer takes on Elkmont at HGHS at 6:30.
Saturday Athletics
- Varsity baseball continues the series with Athens with a double-header at HGHS at 1:00 and 3:00.
- Varsity softball continues tournament play in Franklin, Tennessee, in the Ravenwood Classic.
- Varsity boys and girls soccer travel to Athens for games that will determine the Area championship (times TBA).
Spotlight on Madison County Schools
Reminders
Trojan Ambassador Interest Meeting
Are you interested in becoming a Trojan Ambassador? Trojan Ambassadors are the official hosts and hostesses of Hazel Green High School. Ambassadors are a select group of outstanding students who meet and greet parents, dignitaries, and other visitors, as well as serve the administration and represent "the best" of the student body.
If you are interested in becoming a Trojan Ambassador, you will need to attend the interest meeting on Monday, April 12, at 8 a.m.
You must be a rising junior or senior.
Students will receive information about the application process.
Traditional students will meet in the library media center.
Virtual students will join the meeting through Google Meet. Click on the following link to join: https://meet.google.com/jzw-ugds-ofm?authuser=1
HOSA Officer Application
Officer applications for HGHS HOSA are live now at the link below. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Medical Academy Internship Application
HGHS Medical Academy is now accepting applications for 2021-2022 school year Medical Academy interns. Students must read the directions on the attached document and have two teachers/coaches fill out the recommendation form. Recommendation letters can be turned in to either Frasier or Thomson. If the student is turning them in, recommendations must come in a sealed envelope. All must be turned in by Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Upcoming Tryouts
BOYS BASKETBALL
Boys basketball tryouts for rising 9th-12th graders will be held April 12-13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Spring training will be held April 14-16 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
All athletes must have an up-to-date physical. Please wear a face mask into the facility.
BASKETBALL CHEER
Basketball Cheer tryouts are coming up! The parent meeting is April 15th.
Read about the parent meeting, packet due date, tryout clinics, and tryouts HERE.
VOLLEYBALL
Our 2021 Lady Trojan Volleyball Tryouts will be held April 19-23 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the main gym. (Enter through the back of the school in the courtyard at door #44.)
All athletes must have an up-to-date physical and must wear athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and knee pads.
JROTC AIR RIFLE TEAM
Location: JROTC Air Rifle Range, Hazel Green High School
Dates: May 10-21, 2021 (each school day)
Training Days: May 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21
Team Qualifying Match Dates: May 20-21
Time: 6:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. each morning
Fee: Free (Student must be enrolled in JROTC at least one semester next school year.)
For more information and to register, click HERE.
Current Announcements
Announcements for Seniors: Click HERE for senior announcements.
Enrollment for NEW Students: PowerSchool Enrollment is now open for NEW students who will attend Madison County Schools for the school year 2021-2022. MCSS will offer two options for student instruction next school year: in-person instruction at your home school or enrollment in the Madison County Virtual Academy (grades 4-12). Attached is a newsletter containing information you will need to enroll your child in PowerSchool.
*RETURNING students will begin enrollment in June 2021.
Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/vnaye
Prom: HGHS Seniors and their dates are cordially invited to attend the Hazel Green High School 2021 Promenade, to include a Grand March, class officer Lead-Out, Royalty Crowning, and Senior Slideshow. All guests in attendance will be formally announced as you enter. Each guest will receive an individually wrapped edible favor and a professional photographer will be on site for optional purchase of portraits. This event will take place in the HGHS cafeteria on Friday, April 16, from 4:00-5:30pm. Cost will be $5 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Dean in Room C110, March 22 - April 9. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.
Students who purchase a ticket will be allowed a full day excused absence on Friday, April 16. Seniors attending the Promenade should submit a baby picture and a senior photo to Mrs. Henderson to be included in the Slideshow. Email photos to jhenderson@mcssk12.org.
This event will take place in accordance with Madison County School System guidelines: there will be no dancing or buffet-style food available. In order to enter the event, students must wear a face mask, participate in a temperature check, present their ticket, and dress in formal attire. Only ticketed students will be admitted; this event is not open to the public.
Summer Driver's Ed: Please click HERE if you are interested in taking Driver's Education at HGHS this summer.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Supplies are limited.
Purchase for $65 on the Balfour website here:
Hazel Green High School - Yearbooks (Balfour)
Spring Musical: Make plans to attend HG Theatre's first ever MUSICAL, Ducktails & Bobbysox! The show dates are April 29, 30, and May 1. Purchase tickets on GoFan.
Football's Mattress Fundraiser: HG football's mattress fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 1st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HGHS. Please save the date and support our football team!
HGHS Graduation: Our Hazel Green High School Graduation will be held on May 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the VBC Arena. Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the VBC the morning of graduation. Each graduate will receive eight tickets for family and friends. Masks will be required for all graduates and guests.
*Seniors, please see below for detailed information about your graduation attire.
Sports Schedules
Tennis
Track & Field
Baseball
Soccer
Softball
Menus
Lunch Menu--April
Breakfast Menu--April
Menu for Remote Students--April
*HGHS will serve lunch (and a breakfast for the next day) from 11:00-Noon each day to our remote students. There is no cost for these meals. Meals can be picked up in the car rider line at the back of the school.
Dates to Remember
May 26 - Graduation 2PM (VBC)
May 28 -- Half Day/Last Day of School
Permanent Announcements
Online Application for Free/Reduced Meals: Online free and reduced meal applications are available at the link below for a faster, more confidential way to apply. A new application must be completed each school year to qualify for free or reduced meals. Your child's eligibility status carries over to the new school year for the first 30 school days, allowing parents time to re-apply. Only one application per household should be submitted, and everyone living in the house must be included on the application.
Online Application--Free/Reduced Meals
HGHS Athletics Online: Subscribe to watch Hazel Green High School athletics at nfhsnetwork.com.
Search for Hazel Green High School to subscribe.
Subscriptions are $9.99 a month (can be renewed monthly) or $69.99 a year (renewed annually).
Great for family or friends who cannot attend events or those who live a distance away.
HGHS Check-Out Procedures:
- Students drop check-out notes in the basket on the attendance clerk’s desk before 8:30 in the morning.
- Notes will be verified by the attendance clerk prior to the time of check-out.
- Check-out notes need the following information:
- Student’s first and last name (printed)
- Time of check-out
- Reason for check-out
- Parent’s signature
- Parent’s contact information
Without a parent note, no student will be allowed to check out unless a parent/guardian comes to the Attendance Office to check out the student. Parent notes must be turned in to the Attendance Office before 8:30 a.m. No phone checkouts will be allowed. The only exception will be if the school nurse determines that a student is sick and needs to go home. The school nurse will then contact the parent/guardian and the Attendance Office.
*Please go to door #44 at the back of the school (near the Trojan statue and courtyard) for all check outs. No check outs are done through the front office.
Image Credits
Golf: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1796444.htm
Baseball: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/292666.htm
Soccer: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/soccer-goal-clipart_11.htm
Softball: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/softball-bat-cliparts_10.htm
Tennis: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/tennis-png-clipart.htm
Track & Field: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/ATbjGXMpc.htm
Intern: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/externships-cliparts_19.htm
Podium: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/846030.htm
Email: http://clipart-library.com/clipart/email-address-cliparts_13.htm