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WHHHS Update

Posted on: February 24, 2023
Update

FINAL CONFERENCE NIGHT – THURS 3/2
Our final conference night of the year will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM.  You may register for conferences at https://southwestlocalschooldistrict.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=71665.  Mrs. Acra will be available in the Makerspace for “office hours” from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM to answer any questions about graduation requirements and graduation pathways.

ACT DAY FOR JUNIORS – TUES 2/28
On Tuesday, February 28th, all 11th grade students will report to the high school at 7:45 AM to take the ACT. 

Ohio offers the ACT (American College Test) one time for free. The ACT score is used by colleges as a part of their acceptance process. Students can take the test before and after this, but at a cost to them. This is a great opportunity for all our juniors, even if they are not planning to go to college after high school. This ACT score will be placed on our student’s transcript and can be used at a later date if they choose to apply for college admittance in the future.  All Harrison High School Juniors will be automatically signed up for this ACT.

If you are a Diamond or Scarlet Oaks junior student, you will need to report to the high school on February 28 by 7:45 AM to take the ACT.

PLEASE NOTE: This will be a remote learning day for students in Grades 9, 10, and 12 and they should NOT report to school; Diamond/Scarlet Oaks seniors are still expected to report to school as usual on this day.

If you have any questions about the ACT, feel free to contact Mrs. Connie Acra at 513-367-4169, extension 8432.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

On Thursday 2/23, we launched a community engagement effort that will include a survey, town hall meetings, and more. This engagement campaign is meant to include everyone in the community including parents, staff, students, and residents of the district, and we would love to have your participation.  To view Mr. Hamstra’s introductory video, to access the survey, and to get more information, please visit southwestschools.org/community.  The first town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday 3/15 at Crosby Elementary at 6:00 PM.  Please feel free to share this information with others as well – the more feedback we receive, the more effectively we can serve you!

CLASS OF 2023 FINAL SEMESTER PLANNER & FEE NOTICES
The Class of 2023 Final Semester Planner was mailed to families this week.  This booklet includes all of the important dates and details for our graduating seniors.  This mailing also included fee/fine notices as well, as these obligations must be taken care of in order for a student to receive their diploma.  We also distributed fee/fine notices to students in Advisory on Thursday, February 23.  The final day to pay fees/fines is Monday, May 22.  Please contact Mrs. Kimberly Frey in the Main Office at 513-367-4169 ext. 8425 with any questions.

CLASS OF 2023 BABY/TODDLER PICTURE FEATURE IN YEARBOOK AND SENIOR VIDEO
In the same mailing as the Final Semester Planner, you will find enclosed information on the Baby/Toddler Picture feature in both the Yearbook and Senior Video.  This is a popular section every year, highlighting the transformation of your senior from a toddler to a young adult!  Please be on the lookout for this information, and know that all pictures must be submitted by Thursday, March 16.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLASS OF 2023
Local scholarship applications are being posted on Naviance.  Once Seniors have logged into Naviance they can click on Colleges and then Scholarship Search.  Many of these scholarships will be awarded to Harrison High School Seniors, only.  Students should apply now.

PROM & AFTER PROM
Prom will be held on Saturday, April 15.  There will be much more information to follow, but all students will be transported to and from Prom and After Prom by Southwest Local School District busses, and dinner will be included.  This year’s Prom will be held at the Newport Aquarium (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM) and After Prom will be held at The Place in Colerain (11:30 PM – 2:00 AM).  Tickets will be sold online starting March 15.  Again, much more information will follow.

SECOND SEMESTER ATTENDANCE AND PROM
In our brief grade-level meetings at the start of the third quarter, we announced that in order to attend Prom, a student cannot have six or more UNEXCUSED absences in the time period between Mon 1/9/23 – Fri 4/15/23.  UNEXCUSED absences include absences with no contact from a parent/guardian, no documentation, or a day of out-of-school suspension/expulsion.  EXCUSED absences (parent contact, medical appointments, quarantines, absences with documentation) will NOT factor into a student’s eligibility to attend Prom.  Please contact the office with any questions.

ART SHOW – FEB 3 – MARCH 2
Please be sure to check out our second semester Art Show at The Coffee Peddlar located at 112 Harrison Avenue downtown.  Selected work from all of our high school classes, as well as some of our Harrison Junior School art classes will be on display through next Thursday 3/2.  Thank you to The Coffee Peddlar for hosting our student showcase!

HARRISON NIGHT WITH THE CINCINNATI CYCLONES

The Harrison Jr./Sr. High PTO is sponsoring Harrison Night at the Cincinnati Cyclones’ Hockey Game on Friday, March 3, 2023!  Tickets are $20 each!  The first 3,000 fans receive a Mascot Pillow.  It's also $5 Craft Draft/Seltzer, $1 Popcorn, $3 Hamburger Night!  

Please join us for a fun, family night out at the Cyclones game!  Click Cincinnati Cyclones to purchase your tickets!  Anyone can join us - so send this email to all your friends and family!

If you have any questions, please email us at harrisonjrsrpto@gmail.com.

 

UPCOMING DATES:

Tues 2/28: ACT Testing at School for 11th Graders (Remote Day for Grades 9/10/12)

Thurs 3/2: Conference Night 3:30 – 8:00 PM

Weds 3/8: Chorus Concert 7:00 PM

Tues 3/14: Band Concert 7:00 PM

Weds 3/15: Town Hall Meeting at Crosby Elementary 6:00 PM

Thurs 3/16: End of Third Quarter

Fri 3/17: No School/Records Day

Mon 3/20 – Fri 3/24: Spring Break