Prom week is here and so is SPIRIT WEEK!

Monday, May 15 - Lazy Day (Wear PJs to school)

Tuesday, May 16 - Jersey Day (Wear your favorite sports team jersey)

Wednesday, May 17 - White Out Day (Dress in White)

Thursday, May 18 - College Gear Day (Wear your favorite college gear)

Friday, May 19 - Dress to Impress (End the week off by dressing up in your sharpest attire!)

Happy Prom Week!

End of Course SOL’s take place from Monday, May 8th until Thursday, May 25th. Letters have been mailed home and electronic communication has taken place for students that are testing. If students are unsure they can double check with their teachers, counselors, or administrators.

The schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, May 16 Math Makeups
• Wednesday, May 17 Science Makeups
• Thursday, May 18 History SOL ***3 Hour Delay***
• Friday, May 19 Reading SOL & Math and Science Expedited retakes ***3 Hour Delay***
• Monday, May 22 History and Reading Makeups
• Tuesday, May 23 All Makeups and Expedited Retakes
• Wednesday, May 24 All Makeups and Expedited Retakes
• Thursday, May 25 All Makeups and Expedited Retakes

Please note that May 11, 12, 18, and 19 are 3 Hour Delay days for students not taking SOL tests. Buses will run their normal route and an additional route exactly 3 hours later. Official classes will begin at 11:25. All students that are testing received this letter in the mail. These students should report to school at normal time (8:25) on the day of the test and report directly to the testing location provided to them by their teacher. Additional staff will be placed in the hallways to assist students to find their testing location as necessary.

Los exámenes SOL de fin de curso se llevarán a cabo el lunes 8 de mayo hasta el jueves 25 de mayo. Se han enviado cartas a casa y se ha enviado comunicación electrónica para los estudiantes que tomarán los exámenes. Si los estudiantes no están seguros, pueden consultar con sus maestros, consejeros o administradores.

El horario es el siguiente:

• Martes, 16 de mayo Retomar el examen de Matemáticas
• Miércoles 17 de mayo Retomar el examen de Ciencias
• Jueves 18 de mayo SOL de Historia ***Retraso de 3 horas***
• Viernes, 19 de mayo SOL de Lectura SOL y Retoma acelerada de Matemáticas y Ciencias ***Retraso de 3 horas***
• Lunes 22 de mayo Retomar el examen de Historia y Lectura
• Martes 23 de mayo Retoma y retoma acelerada de todos los exámenes
• Miércoles 24 de mayo Retoma y retoma acelerada de todos los exámenes
• Jueves 25 de mayo Retoma y retoma acelerada de todos los exámenes

Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los días 11, 12, 18 y 19 de mayo son días de 3 horas de retraso para los estudiantes que no toman los exámenes SOL. Los autobuses realizarán su ruta normal y una ruta adicional exactamente 3 horas más tarde. Las clases oficiales comenzarán a las 11:25. Todos los estudiantes que están tomando el examen recibieron esta carta por correo. Estos estudiantes deben presentarse en la escuela a la hora normal (8:25) el día del examen y presentarse directamente en la ubicación donde tomarán el examen que les proporcionó su maestro. Se colocará personal adicional en los pasillos para ayudar a los estudiantes a encontrar la ubicación de su examen según sea necesario.

Advanced Placement (AP) testing will be taking place in the month of May. Families with students currently enrolled in Advanced Placement classes and registered to take an AP exam can click here to access the AP testing schedule which includes testing times and locations. Those approved to have extended time or other accommodations will be contacted separately with the testing room location.

• AM testing students will report to their testing location no later than 8:20am on the day of their test.
• PM testing students will report to their testing location no later than 12:10pm on the day of their test.
• PM testing students will eat A lunch.

If your student is taking two exams on the same day, please have them email Ms. Fradillada at fradilladan@wps.k12.va.us so they can have a bagged lunch prepared for them.

We cannot guarantee that an exam will be finished by 3:15pm (dismissal time.) Please plan for an alternate way to get home for your student They can also ride the activity bus that is provided at 4:15 pm.

Los exámenes de Colocación Avanzada (AP) se llevarán a cabo en el mes de mayo, empezando el 1 de mayo. Las familias con estudiantes actualmente inscritos en clases de Colocación Avanzada y registrados para tomar un examen AP pueden hacer clic aquí para ver el calendario de exámenes AP que incluye horarios y lugares de exámen. Para los estudiantes aprobados para tener tiempo adicional u otras adaptaciones, se les contactará por separado con la ubicación del salón de exámenes.

• Los estudiantes que tomarán el examen por la mañana se presentarán en la ubicación de su examen a no más tardar de las 8:20 a. m. el día del examen.
• Los estudiantes que tomarán el examen por la tarde se presentarán en la ubicación de su examen no más tardar de las 12:10 p. m. el día del examen.
• Los estudiantes que tomarán el examen por la tarde almorzarán durante el turno A.

Si su estudiante está tomando dos exámenes el mismo día, pídale que le envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Fradillada a fradilladan@wps.k12.va.us para que se le prepare un almuerzo en bolsa.

John Handley High School student artwork will be displayed in the wooden hallway May 8-15. Explore work from Art Foundations, Drawing & Painting, Sculpture, and AP art classes. Our closing reception will be held on May 15 at 6:00 pm.

ATTENTION STUDENTS! If you are failing school please turn in your work, communicate with your teachers and stay after for educational support. Failing school will require Summer School or retaking the same grade again. If you need any help please reach out to Hank Mullins at mullinshe@wps.k12.va.us OR Brittany Carter at pittab@wps.k12.va.us.

Curious how you can help support the students, faculty, and staff at Handley? Please join us as we plan for next year! Share your priorities and learn how you can help, even if you only have one hour to spare.

We are meeting on Monday, May 15th at 6:30pm in the Handley High School Library. All are welcome! No need to RSVP and questions may be emailed to jhhspto@wps.k12.va.us. And, if you'd prefer to join us virtually, please email for the link! We're looking forward to having you at JHHS

Seniors:

All Chromebooks will need to be turned in on May 19th without stickers on the device or case. All stickers and residue from the stickers must be removed prior to the collection day.

Coming in 4th place are the Juniors with 90%

Coming in 3rd place are the Seniors with 92%

Coming in 2nd place are the Sophomores with 93%

Coming in 1st place are the Freshman with 94%

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Picnic food/drink donations still needed. Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EABAB2CAA8-senior1

Prize auction donations needed. When kids check-in, they will be provided 3 tickets. There will be prizes and bags set up on a table. Tickets are placed in the bags of the prize they desire for a chance to win. Another dimension of fun and excitement for our event, but we need prize donations. Ideas: bakeware or storage containers, laundry basket filled with supplies, first aid kit, mani/pedi or haircare basket, wall hangings, dorm or apartment supplies or a free service. Gift cards are always welcome! What can you donate? Contact JoanCestaro@gmail.com or text 540-327-0541

All library books are now due for the 2022-23 school year. If a book is lost, please make arrangements to pay for it. If you need financial assistance, contact the library or the counseling department. All library accounts must be clear before graduation and summer break.

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, we recognize the contributions of and celebrate the cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. We are featuring our AAPI authors and books featuring AAPI characters this month in the library. Here is a digital book display created by one of our library student assistants, Dahlia.

2023 Summer Reading Program

We encourage all students to participate in the Handley Regional Library Summer Reading Program! Don’t let your reading skills slide this summer.

Want to Be a Student Library Aide?

Rising Juniors and Seniors can sign up to be a Student Library Aide with their counselor. This course offers a full credit, allows students to provide a service to their school community, learn valuable interpersonal skills and job skills, and provides students an opportunity to learn a lot about the inner workings of the library. Students work the front desk, shelve books, process new books, read, complete projects, and hone their student leadership skills. Talk to a librarian or student library aide if you have any questions & to pick up an application.

Follow the library on Instagram @jhhslibrary, Twitter @JHHSLibrary, or facebook @ John Handley LMC!

Navy Federal “Classroom to Office” Mentorship Opportunity for 23/24 School Year

Economic and Personal Finance students are selected through an application process to participate in this project-based mentorship program. Students will be paired with a Navy Federal mentor who they will work with onsite at Navy Federal during the Spring semester. The pair will develop a project to be presented to school and Navy Federal leadership at the end of the school year.

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Continental is hiring!

Electrical Apprentice Positions:

Quick Details:

• Monday thru Friday from 7 AM – 3 PM

• Pay $19.00/Hour

• Full-time positions and Continental pays for the employee to go to Laurel Ridge and enroll in their Electrical Apprentice Program for the next 2 years.

• Students could then take Journeyman’s and continue to work for Continental

• Once hours are achieved, students would then be promoted to a Full-Time Electrician in the manufacturing plant.

Learn more about this opportunity here.

Entry level production jobs - get hired right away!

As a Production Operator you will function as an active team member within the production line by maintaining quality specifications, inputting manufacturing data, viewing SOP’s, and maintaining operation of various equipment and machinery depending upon the department’s job specifications

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?:

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• On-Site Gym

Learn more about this opportunity here.

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Signet is hiring!

Signet Marketing is a thirty-year-old screen printing & embroidery work company located in Winchester. They are looking to hire a few upcoming graduating seniors to add to their team!

No experience is necessary!

A few details:

• Days: Monday – Friday

• Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.

• Salary: $13.00 - $14.50 hour

• PTO: Based on length of employment.

• Lunch break: 30 minutes

• Additional breaks: (2) x 15 minutes

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Stoneridge Outdoor Living is hiring!

Stoneridge Outdoor Living is committed to providing top quality, affordable, Made in America Home Improvement Products and is the market leader in the Sunroom, Bath and Replacement Window sector.

They offer a great retirement plan, fantastic health insurance benefits, the best training around, excellent pay, a commitment to provide you the leadership and resources to be successful.

Some of the many benefits of working at Stoneridge Outdoor Living include:

• Awesome Pay

• Paid Training

• Flexible Hours

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Potential to grow into a Leadership role

Learn more about this opportunity here.

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore is seeking high-school-aged students for paid summer jobs in Buxton, NC.

No experience is necessary! Participants will get paid to work, learn and gain leadership skills. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to make a difference. YCC engages young people in meaningful work experiences at national parks, forest, wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries, while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.

Learn more about this opportunity here.

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**For questions about any of these opportunities or to sign up, please visit the link included or reach out to Ms. Weinstein, Work-Based Learning Coach at weinsteins@wps.k12.va.us**

The Handley Parent Teacher Student Organization (the PTSO) works to strengthen relationships between families and faculty. We do this by sponsoring events, volunteering at school, and supporting our kids, teachers and staff.

Unlike most Parent/Teacher/Student Organizations, we charge no membership fee. We're grateful for all of the ways our families contribute to the Handley community - whether it's with your time, your culinary efforts, or your donations. Now, the Handley PTSO is also able to accept credit card donations via PayPal!

If you're able to spare a monetary donation to support our work benefitting Handley students, teachers, and staff, we are grateful for any amount. Cash and checks may be left for us at the front office. Or click here to reach PayPal and send your donation to JHHSPTO@wps.k12.va.us!

Sign up for our monthly emails by clicking here or email us at jhhspto@wps.k12.va.us for more information!

Attention 10th and 11th graders

Students can complete the required Economics and Personal Finance class this summer asynchronously. For more information please contact Ms. Windy Glahn, glahn@wps.k12.va.us.

The cost is $140. If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch, there is a reduced fee.

Registration forms below

The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the finalists will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 300 school board members and administrators at the 2023 VSBA Conference on Education held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump on July 13, 2023.

This is the third year the Virginia School Boards Association will hold this contest with hope that this contest will bring out the very best in students’ writing and speaking efforts to allow our attendees to witness examples of the bright, thoughtful, and accomplished students from around the Commonwealth. This year's topic is The Meaning of Civility.

Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous sponsor, the top finalist will receive a $500 scholarship. Submissions are open to all Virginia public high school students (grades 9-12) as a great opportunity to share their unique voices as well as compete for funds to further their education.

For more information on the contest and complete guidelines please view the guidebook below. For questions, please contact communications@vsba.org.

Entry Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PKH9MF5

For high schoolers, technology can be an incredibly positive influence as they use it to expand their social circles, explore their interests, and even find causes that bring purpose to their lives. But it can also present unique dilemmas around protecting their online reputations, establishing boundaries and maintaining healthy relationships, and knowing how to respond to divisive and hateful content online. These conversation starters for families are a good way to help families talk meaningfully about their digital lives. (English/Spanish).

Here is a list of all the JHHS Clubs and Activities available to students. Explore your options and find a place to get involved!

JHHS will begin a virtual rewards program for students during the month of October through the PBIS Rewards platform. This is very exciting news!! Students now earn reward points for demonstrating desired behaviors according to our Handley PRIDE expectations!!

When an administrator, teacher, or staff person acknowledges a student demonstrating these behaviors, they can now award them points through the PBISRewards website. All students have an account that they can access at PBISrewards.com or through CLEVER. At this time, the points that students earn will allow them to qualify for incentives. We hope to expand this effort by finding ways wherein students can “spend” their points, more to come on that! Please support this effort by encouraging your students to meet our school wide expectations each and every day!

Students continue to be out with COVID 19. A Google Meet will be sent from your child's teacher for every block and every day a student is in quarantine.

Students that are quarantined and have classes at John Handley High School will follow the John Handley High School bell schedule.

Students that are quarantined and take courses at the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center will follow the Innovation Center bell schedule.

EACH school year, a NEW VHSL physical is required and must be dated after May 1, 2022 for participation in any 2022-20223 sport. You must also complete all athletic forms. All Athletic Forms are found online. Please visit www.Handleypride.org and click on the Activity Registration tab at the top of the page to get started.

Click here to view the Quick Start Guide for Families.

Check out the online store to get your JH gear for the new year!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/virginia/winchester/handley-high-school

Our Mission:

The mission of the JAA is to provide financial support to the Handley athletic program and its student athletes. Specifically, the JAA awards scholarships to graduating Handley student-athletes and purchases equipment for uniforms for the athletic departments.

Become a Member and help the JAA’s continued commitment to and support of Handley Athletics and its Student-Athletes!

For your annual membership, click the code or contact us at judgesathleticassociation.com

Student Resource Guide

Student Tech Support times are daily 8:15 - 9:00 and 11:30 - 12:15.

Here is the school lunch menu.

Here is the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center lunch menu.

For the duration of this school year, Comcast will continue to partner with WPS to provide eligible families with one year of free internet service.

Families can learn more by visiting this webpage. In short, we provide the promo code, and Comcast, ultimately, determines eligibility. School Social Workers will have the necessary information to provide assistance to a family who would like to apply.

All seniors need the meningitis vaccine, please turn in your record of vaccine to the nurses clinic.

If your student would like to receive tylenol, ibuprofen or pepto bismol during the school year please send in an unopened bottle with their name and signed authorization form.

Any student requiring prescribed medication during school hours please complete the Student Medication Authorization. Form needs to be signed by the health care provider.

Click here for links to the 2022/2023 WPS Calendar and A/B day schedule.

If you need to update your contact information or to set up a Powerschool parent account, please email Brandy Woods at (woodsb@wps.k12.va.us )

Please refer to this for the 2022-23 JHHS Arrival and Dismissal times and Bus Stops

Have you registered for SchoolCash Online, our new option for processing student/school fees online? You are encouraged to register now as there will be many items that you can pay for online as we expand use of this service. More information, including registration details, an introduction video, help with logging in, etc. are available on our website. Simply click on the SchoolCash Online link from the Parents, Students, or Staff Quick Links page, or click here to go directly to the information page.

Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. If you are going to be driving to school for the 2022 -2023 school year and parking in the Handley parking lot, you must obtain a parking permit. Visit the Handley Student Parking webpage for more information. High School Student Parking Pass Application (Spanish here)

You may only park in your assigned spot during school hours. If you fail to park in your spot, break any parking lot rules, and/or are chronically late to school, you may lose your privilege to park in the lot and anywhere on school property.