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WHHHS Update

Posted on: April 23, 2020
Update

Good Morning,

With Governor DeWine’s announcement that school buildings will be closed the remainder of the year, we wanted to share some very important information with our families.

First and foremost, just because the building is closed, it does not mean that schools are closed.  We will still be working each day to ensure that students are being served and educated.  In addition, we want to make sure that the supports that we have in place for meals, special education services, and student safety remain through the remainder of the school year.  We miss our kids and while we are saddened by the announcement, our number one goal will always be the safety of our students.

We know parents and students have many questions, and we are going offer many of the answers below.  Please take a moment to read through this email with your child.


When is the last day of School?

The last day of school will remain May 27th  for underclassmen and May 18th for Seniors (There will be a few Seniors that will need to participate in AP testing until May 22nd ).  We will communicate laptop collection and other items as well.  Students should plan to continue to work through the end of the school year.  Remember, the building is closed, but school is not!

 

What about Testing?

AP testing will be conducted online.  Reach out to your AP teacher with any questions you may have about this process.  As previously stated by Governor DeWine, there will be no AIR testing for 19-20.

 

When am I am able to come get items out of my locker/classrooms?

We have had some folks come and pick up items.  Our building is open from 8:00 to 2:00 each day.  We are limiting the amount of people within the building to 10 to comply with Governor’s orders, and unless you need to get something urgently, we encourage you to wait until the end of the year.  We will be sending out a Sign-Up Genius  in mid-May and allowing students to pick up any remaining items when they turn in their devices and other school-owned property at the end of the year.

 

When will I turn in my laptop?

Laptop collection will take place in late May.  We are working with our tech department, but our students should plan to work up to Memorial Day Weekend with their laptops.  Laptop collection will take place the week following Memorial Day.  Families will be able to sign up for times to drop off their laptops and remain safe.  We are planning a one-stop process for returning your laptop and any other school-owned items you have, as well as collecting any personal items or class projects you have at school.

 

When can I turn in my textbooks, library books, etc…?

Textbooks and Library Books (both for Harrison High School, Hamilton County Public Library and Teacher Library’s can be dropped off when students turn in their laptops. Again, we are planning a one-stop process for returning your laptop and any other school-owned items you have, including but not limited to: sports uniforms, JROTC uniforms, band instruments, etc., as well as collecting any personal items or class projects you have at school.

 

Am I going to pass this year?

Students will not fail as a result of Covid-19, this has been directed to us by the State of Ohio.  However, if a student was on pace to fail based on their first semester grades, they could still fail for the year.  It is important that students are continuing to login and complete work for their teachers.  Progressbook continues to be updated, we encourage our families to remain in  consistent contact with their teachers.  Summer school will take place online for students who need it to pass on to the next grade level.

 

Can I still pick up meals for my student?

Yes, our Food Pantry is open at the Middle School every day from 8:00 – 2:00 and was just restocked by Freestore Foodbank this morning.  In addition, families can pick up school breakfast and lunches for the week each Monday and Thursday between 9:00 and 12:00.  You will need your student’s ID/Lunch number to pick up meals. 

 

What about Graduation? Prom and award ceremonies etc…

Mr. Hamstra spoke to alternative graduation dates in his recent email.  In addition, we are looking at awards programs for underclassmen being moved to the beginning of next year if possible. Prom and other activities have been canceled, but we continue to explore ways to celebrate our seniors and all of their accomplishments. We will share this information with families as different events arise.

 

How will my Son or Daughter get their cap and gown they ordered, and when will they receive their Diplomas?

Caps and Gowns will be delivered to the High School on May 1st and we will be communicating our process for pick up. We also are working on a plan to get seniors their earned diplomas as soon as possible, while still having their formal graduation on a later date.

 

Will school start on time in the Fall?

We hope so!!!  We are closely following the situation, but will always keep our kids’ safety at the forefront of our decisions.  We are planning to start on time next year, but if we are told that we cannot, we are still going to find ways to live our mission of growing kids academically and socially each day!

 

Schedule Distribution

We will be mailing out next year’s schedules during the week of May 4th.  Included with the schedule will be contact information for your child’s counselor in case you need to contact them for potential changes. No changes to the schedule will be accepted after May 28th.

 

Thank You!

We know these are new times for us, and we miss our students immensely, but as always we will continue to partner with our families and work to grow our kids.  If you have questions, please reach at to us at 513-367-4169. 

 

All the Best,
Matt Lindley
Principal WHHHS