2024-2025 School Start Newsletter
August 15, 2024
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Student Schedules
I hope that it is has been a great summer for all in the Hudson community. Whether you spent it working, traveling, reading, or just resting and relaxing, I imagine that you might be looking ahead to (and perhaps getting excited about) the start of a new school year.
This anticipation surely builds with receiving next year's schedule. Student schedules will be available for students and families to view in the ASPEN portal by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday, August 16).
Attached are letters in English, Portuguese, and Spanish describing how students can request schedule changes if they have a concern about their course assignments.
Also in this newsletter: If you are a rising 8th grade student OR a transfer student in grades 9-12, you will find information about a day-long orientation program on Monday, August 26 - the day before classes start. We hope you can attend!
I am looking forward to all we may accomplish together this coming school year!
Students can view their complete schedule in Aspen:
- Log into Aspen
- Select My Info (top tab),
- Select Current Schedule (side tab),
- Select Matrix view
- Select "FY" in Time dropdown menu
Paper copies of schedules will not be printed. Students are asked to have a screen shot of their schedule available on their phone or on their Chromebook in their ASPEN account.
Counselor Assignments for the 2024-2025 School Year
Caseloads are listed by last name of student:
- A-Da - Mrs. Learned (elearned@hudson.k12.ma.us 978-567-6250 ext. 13118)
- De-K - Mrs. DiFonzo (mdifonzo@hudson.k12.ma.us 978-567-6250 ext. 13117)
- L-P - Mr. Conklin (zcconklin@hudson.k12.ma.us 978-567-6250 ext.13121)
- RQ-Z - Mrs. S (kmansarastachowski@hudson.k12.ma.us 978-567-6250 ext. 13122)
- Career Counselor, Early College, Harbor/Compass - Ms. Bartlett (kabartlett@hudson.k12.ma.us 978-567-6250 ext. 13119)
Aspen Parent Portal Accounts
Aspen Parent Portal accounts are automatically created for new families at the beginning of the year. An email with account information is sent from Aspen Help to a child's first contact. If you have not logged into your Aspen Parent Portal account and need help with your credentials, please fill out an Incident IQ ticket. We will be happy to assist you.
Check out our Aspen videos located on the district website.
School Supply Lists
Hudson High School does not publish a school supply list. Students will learn the specific needs from their teachers during the first few days of school.
To start, students should come to school with their fully-charged chromebooks, a writing tool (pen or pencil), a notebook or some paper to write on, and either a folder or a binder to collect any initial handouts.
8th Grade and Transfer Student Orientation
Monday, August 26, 2024 ~ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8th Grade and Transfer Student Orientation
Hudson High School welcomes 8th grade students as well as transfer students to Hudson High School on Monday, August 26 in order to learn about our great school community.
The program will start at 8:00 AM, and it will conclude at 1:00 PM.
Students will engage in a day's worth of activities with student leaders who are excited to welcome new members of Hawk Nation!
Transportation will be provided to eligible students. The bus stop times and locations will be DIFFERENT for orientation day from the regular bus schedule. We will communicate the specifics for the orientations buses when the bus company finishes building the routes.
Lunch will be provided.
We are excited to have you join our school community!
Monday, Aug 26, 2024, 08:00 AM
Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA, USA
8th Grade and New Family Information Night
Monday, August 26, 2024 ~ 7:00 PM
8th Grade and New Family Information Night
On the evening of August 26, we welcome 8th grade parents, guardians, and caretakers to an information night to learn about Hudson High School and have your own family orientation to our building. Families of transfer students are invited to attend as well! Anyone whose student is new to Hudson High or may have transferred late last school year is more than welcome.
You will learn about the details of the school day that your students will live, some basic expectations and protocols, and what opportunities lay ahead of your students as they progress through the school.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Students are welcome to attend, but much of this information will duplicate what they learned during the day.
Monday, Aug 26, 2024, 07:00 PM
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA, USA
School Picture / Student ID Picture Day - Wednesday, August 28
All students will have their photo taken on August 28th for their Student ID. Parents wishing to purchase a picture package can order online at mylifetouch.com. You will need to use Picture Day ID: EVT9XND4M. You can also pick up a paper copy of the order form in the High School main office.
Details for ordering picture packages can be found in the attachment below.
A Note from the HHS Health Office
School Nurses Sue Bowen and Pat Emmons recently sent out information regarding several health-related items which require your attention as we start the new school year. Please take a moment to review this information by clicking here. The Student Health Information form should be completed and returned to the High School Health Office within the first few days of school.
Meet the New Assistant Principal for grades 10-12 Jennifer Chernisky
Hi everyone! My name is Ms. Chernisky, and I grew up and still live in Cambridge, MA. Although I’m very much a city human, I am excited to leave the city behind for a bit to join your school & community here in Hudson! I’ve been an educator for 20 years now, and like to spend my time outside of work running, working out, and have recently dipped my toe into the golf world too. I’m also a huge Disney (all things Disney), Ted Lasso (you just gotta, believe), and college football fan (O-H). Looking forward to meeting everyone, very soon!
Meet the New Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Office Teresa Vickery
I am a lifelong resident of Hudson and a graduate of Hudson High School. I am married with three children, all of whom also graduated from HHS as well. I am a self-described home body and enjoy cooking and spending time with my family and friends. My family loves to ski and snowboard so I spend most of my winter weekends in New Hampshire; however I am usually sitting by a warm fire not out on the slopes. Fun fact, I have an identical twin sister so if you ever see me out and about and I ignore you, remember that it's probably not me…then again you never know.
I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know you.