Homecoming Week At a Glance!
Homecoming Powderpuff Game
Wednesday, October 9
Husky Stadium
6 PM
Homecoming Parade
Parkway Drive | Highway 11 | North Chalkville Road
Thursday, October 10
4 PM
Homecoming Game vs Prattville
Husky Stadium
7 PM
Homecoming Dance
Trussville Civic Center
Friday, October 11
9 - 11:30 PM
Tickets will be sold the week of Homecoming (October 7-11)
Extra Homecoming Shirts
$25 cash or check (to HTHS) only
Extras will be sold October 9th and 10th at 7:30 am in the front lobby on a first come basis until sold out.
Free Math Tutoring!
Students in Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) will be offering tutoring for math students each Tuesday morning in room B131 starting on October 1. It will start at 7:30 each Tuesday morning.
This will be great for students who are needing some extra help!
No signup necessary - just show up!
Upcoming Testing and E-Learning Days
October is a big testing month at HTHS! Students who are not involved in testing will have e-learning days plus there is an e-learning day for all students on October 15th. Please see the testing and e-learning dates below.
- October 14 - School Holiday
- October 15 - E-Learning Day for all students
- October 22 - Pre-ACT Test for all sophomores; WorkKeys Test for notified seniors; E-Learning Day for all other students
Check Out and Doctor Excuse Reminder
Students who need to check out during the day for doctor's visits should bring a parent note to the attedance office upon arrival to school the morning of the appointment.
All doctor's excuses must be submitted to the attendance office. Please do not send doctor's excuses via email.
You Science Aptitude Testing
Students will continue to complete the brain games (aptitude testing) during morning activity schedules as follows:
10/9
- Brain game #4- Inductive Reasoning (9 minutes)
- Brain game #5- Sequential Reasoning (11 minutes)
- Brain game #6- Idea Generation (5 minutes)
- Brain game #7- Work Approach (4 minutes)
- Brain game #8- Timeframe Orientation (12 minutes)
- Brain game #9- Vocabulary (8 minutes)
10/23
- Interpersonal style (4 minutes), Interest profiler (7 minutes)
Home Football Games - Stadium Rules Pertaining to Loitering
We are looking forward to two more very special home football games this year - Homecoming and Senior Night! Per the Hewitt Trussville Stadium Rules listed below, all students are expected to enjoy the game and festivities from the home side stands. Loitering under the home side or visitor side stands and around the concession areas is prohibited.
Hewitt Trussville Stadium Rules
- All persons in the stadium are expected to use appropriate language and good sportsmanship.
- All children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- No one is permitted on the grassy areas in the North End of the stadium.
- Firearms, knives, pyrotechnic devices, air horns, balloons, drones, live animal mascots, cannons, fireworks, etc. are prohibited at the stadium. Releasing balloons is prohibited.
- Items such as confetti, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, Frisbees, roller blades, balls of any kind and bicycles are not permitted in the stadium. The district also has the right to prohibit any other object being brought or worn into the stadium.
- Signs are permitted only on the fence in front of the home or visitor stands at ground level. Signs in poor taste shall be removed. Flags on poles or signs larger than a hand towel are not allowed in the bleachers. No metal or tin signs or metal noise makers will be allowed in the stadium.
- Outside food, drinks, gum, seeds, snacks, coolers, and thermos shall not be brought into the stadium. Performers and players may bring drinks into their specific seating area. Glass bottles are prohibited.
- The use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vaping products and alcoholic products are prohibited on all school property.
- Pointed objects, including umbrellas, tents or canopies, or objects with sharp and uneven edges are not allowed on the field or sidelines. This includes any props used by the cheerleaders, band or drill team.
- No spectators will be allowed on the field before, during or after the game.
- Anyone on the sideline not in uniform must have a sideline pass or district ID badge. Any one without a proper pass or ID will be asked to leave the area. No one is allowed to stand, photograph or film from the end zone.
- No Loitering permitted.
- Due to security concerns, backpacks and handbags may be searched or prohibited.
- Only emergency vehicles may be parked inside the stadium. No vehicle of any kind will
- be allowed on the track or stadium surface. Drones must be registered and pre-approved by the Stadium Administrator.
Parent Survey Request
Please take a few moments to fill out the Parent Survey. Your feedback will help us better meet the needs of all students and set school goals for the future.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DigAFHiOkv9eEHI4W43x2nxoTaAwgcu87wuagfR-CmM/edit
HTHS Veteran's Day Survey
School and Class Fee Payments Reminders
Please remember to pay your student’s course fees. These fees help teachers purchase instructional supplies used to enhance classroom curriculum, projects, and labs.
Compare your student’s schedule to the 2024-25 HTHS Fee Sheet to determine which fees are due. Link for 2024-25 HTHS Fee Sheet: https://al50000063.schoolwires.net/Page/6066. This link includes a Google form to complete for any questions regarding fees. Fees are payable via check, cash, or credit/debit card. Click the online payment link or scan the QR code below for card payments. Please include your student’s State ID Number on all payments. This ID number is located in PowerSchool and begins with “19”.
Online School Fee Payment Link: https://trussvilleal.csiepay.com/.
Advanced Placement Students
Advanced Placement exams will be administered in May 2025. AP students must complete 2 steps to ensure AP exams are ordered and accurate. Please note the deadlines listed below to avoid late fees.
Step 1:
Join AP classroom for each exam no later than Friday, August 23, 2024. See your AP teacher for the class-specific join code.
- Refer to the AP class syllabus for the exam(s) you should register and pay for.
- Physics I students should consult their teachers for information regarding the Physics C exam option.
Step 2:
AP students must pay a $40.00 fee per exam. See the School and Class Fee Payments section above for payment links and information.
- Refer to the AP class syllabus for the exam(s) you should register and pay for.
- The AP exam payment option in the online payment portal will be available from July 29th until 3:00 pm on November 7th and will reopen November 16th.
- Only cash or check payments will be accepted from November 8th – November 15th.
- All payments received after 2:00 pm on November 15th will be assessed a $40.00 late fee per exam. THE EXAM FEE WILL BE $80.00 PER EXAM AFTER THIS TIME.
- Enter the student’s State ID located in PowerSchool on all payments: Student Id field online, memo line of check, or note included with any cash payments.
- Select the individual exam(s) you are paying for in the online payment portal. Please indicate which exams you are paying for when sending cash or check.
IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS IN AN AP COURSE WHO DO NOT TAKE THE AP EXAM WILL NOT RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL 1.0 QUALITY POINT ADDED TO THEIR GPA. (Example: A “B” will receive a 3.0 instead of a 4.0.)
ACT Prep at the Trussville Public Library
The Trussville Public Library will be hosting a two-part ACT Prep class on October 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and October 13th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The class will be conducted in person in the library auditorium. Saturday will be an extensive review session, test taking tips, and a practice essay, and the Sunday will feature a practice test. When you sign up for this event you are signing up for both days. Students will need to bring a notebook, pencil and calculator. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
The fee for BOTH days of the class is $43.50.
More information: trussvillelibrary.com Teens Section
