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WHHHS Update

Posted on: April 6, 2023
Update

As we head into the four-day holiday weekend, please see below for some updates and reminders.

PROGRESSBOOK REMINDER & MOBILE APP UPDATES
Please continue to review your student’s grades in ProgressBook.  You and your student can also set up alerts for low grades and missing assignments as well.  Please feel free to contact your student’s teacher, guidance counselor, or an administrator with any questions.  Our expectation is that grades are updated in ProgressBook once per week and that any email or phone call is returned within 24 business hours. 

The Frontline ProgressBook Parent & Student Mobile App v1.0.2 is now available in both app stores. 

This release will now support the ability to receive push notifications for Missing Assignment and Low Mark alerts once upgraded. Once upgraded, the app will prompt parents and students to enable push notifications on their device if they wish to receive them. This update also contains enhancements to the calendar view which allows users to further filter and collapse the calendar to see more assignments for a chosen day.

Parents and students will be prompted to update their app on their device.

Here is a video on how to set up Missing Assignment and Low Assignment Marks Notifications in the Frontline Parent and Student mobile app v1.0.2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi5QanEAhoM

If you are experiencing problems accessing ProgressBook, please reach out parentaccess@southwestschools.org

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
We are continuing our community engagement effort which includes 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.  We have two more town hall meetings for this school year: Thurs 4/13 at 6:00 PM at Miami Whitewater Elementary and Wed 4/19 at 6:00 PM at Harrison Elementary.  Please feel free to share this information with others as well – the more feedback we receive, the more effectively we can serve you!

OUTSTANDING STUDENT FEES
If your student has outstanding fees, they can be paid online by logging into our Parent Portal at https://mywildcats.me.  There are additional instructions, including how to set up an account and how to retrieve your password in the PDF found here.

STATE TESTING SCHEDULE
We have started our annual state testing.  The Algebra I and Geometry tests are given in two parts, and as we did with English, we will administer these tests in one day, with all non-testers working remotely.  This is a change from previous years’ state testing administration.  Please note the following schedule:

WEDS 4/19: Algebra I & Geometry – all non-testers working remotely
TUES 4/25: US History & AP Government – all non-testers on a two-hour delay (10:05 arrival)
THURS 4/27: Biology – all non-testers on a two-hour delay (10:05 arrival)

We will continue to publish this schedule and provide additional details as the tests approach. 

AP TESTING INFORMATION
On Thursday, April 27, all students taking an AP Exam will attend a meeting in the Theater at 2:15 to cover testing and registration information.  AP Exams will begin on Monday, May 1; a complete schedule of AP Exams is available on the calendar found on the school website.

CLASS OF 2023 FINAL SEMESTER PLANNER & FEE NOTICES
The Class of 2023 Final Semester Planner was mailed to families the week of February 20.  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.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 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.

YEARBOOKS – ON SALE THROUGH MAY 31
Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year are on sale for $85 each through May 31.  To order, please visit: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1049320/William-H-Harrison-High-School/2021-Yearbook/20210111044858380131/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_content=YBK-CMP-Comp1-CTA-Overlay&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_BE_LC1_EM_E4_20210114&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_term=All+Subscribers

Contact Jane Hinterlong with any questions.

CLASS OF 2024 – MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINATION INFORMATION
All students entering grades 7 and 12 will be required to be vaccinated against the meningococcal disease. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th grade. A second dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 12th grade. The second dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday, with at least 8 weeks between the first and second dose. If the first dose of meningococcal was administered after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. If a pupil is in the 12th grade and is 15 years of age or younger, only one dose is required.

A written verification, in the form of a note, fax or email, is required from your family physician or the Hamilton County Health Department. Members of the senior class who have not provided proper verification of a second dose of meningococcal vaccine may be excluded from school and subject to disciplinary measures for non-attendance. Thank you for your proactive approach in addressing this issue. Seniors are required to show written proof of the vaccination no later than September 5, 2023. Failure to do so may result in being excluded from all classes and all school activities.

Our hope is to keep our students and parents informed well in advanced of areas of concern. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Hamilton County Health Department (513-946-7882) or Harrison High School (513-367-4169). All documentation and forms may be emailed to the school nurse at Tessa.Freel@southwestschools.org or faxed to the high school at 513-367-7251. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Hamilton County Health Department (513-946-7882) or Harrison High School (513-367-4169).

PROM & AFTER PROM – THIS WEEK!
Prom will be held on Saturday, April 15 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).  Transportation to and from the Aquarium and The Place is included, as is dinner at the Aquarium.  Students should report to the high school to check-in between 5:30 PM and 7:15 PM.  We will be sharing a PowerPoint presentation with additional information via Microsoft Teams next week, and we will have a meeting in the Theater next Thursday morning during school for all prom attendees.  Students attending classes off-campus can access this information in the PowerPoint presentation that will be shared via Microsoft Teams.

AFTER PROM – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Harrison JR/SR High School PTO is in need of volunteers to assist with After Prom.  If you are interested in volunteering, please check out the Sign-Up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4baba822a3fd0-donate1#/ for the various opportunities.  Thank you for your consideration, and thank you to everyone who has already volunteered!

HAMILTON COUNTY’S 513RELIEF BUS – WEDS 4/12
Church on Fire is proud to partner with Hamilton County’s 513Relief Bus to provide access to health screenings, social services, and economic relief in our community. The 513Relief Bus is a one-stop mobile bus to fight COVID-19 and other health and economic disparities impacting the vulnerable communities. As a partner, we are removing barriers such as access, transportation, and technology.  We’re excited about reaching as many residents as possible in our community.

Join us April 12th, 2023, from 10AM-3PM. This is a brand-new resource (ON WHEELS) that felt Harrison would greatly benefit from the resources they have.

Services they are bringing to our location:

  • Hamilton County Job & Family Services-Brick & Mortar and Onboard Bus
  • Hamilton County CORE/QRT
  • Dress for Success
  • Talbert House
  • Council on Aging
  • UC Health/UC Mental Health

Can’t make it? Check out www.513Relief.org/bus for all the bus stops in Hamilton County.

UPCOMING DATES:

Fri 4/7 & Mon 4/10: No School
Thurs 4/13: Town Hall Meeting – Miami Whitewater Elementary 6:00 PM

Sat 4/15: Prom at Newport Aquarium
Weds 4/19: Algebra I & Geometry – all non-testers working remotely
Weds 4/19: Town Hall Meeting – Harrison Elementary 6:00 PM
Fri 4/21: WHHHS Drama Presents “Mamma Mia!” 7:00 PM
Sat 4/22: WHHHS Drama Present “Mamma Mia!” 7:00 PM

Tues 4/25: US History & American Government – all non-testers on a two-hour delay (10:05 arrival)
Thurs 4/27: Biology – all non-testers on a two-hour delay (10:05 arrival), AP student meeting (2:15 in AC theater) for any student currently taking an AP class.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions at any time.  Thank you, have a great weekend and Go Wildcats!