This Week at Heritage High

Don Dycus, our Catoosa County Chairman of the Board of Education recently visited Heritage High School as he wraps up his time serving on the Board. Mr. Dycus has served our students and our community for the last 26 years on the Board of Education. He took time to visit our school, speak to staff members as well as students, and even gave our 5 Star News Network an interview while he was on campus. HHS would like to thank Mr. Dycus for his leadership and service to our school and the community it serves.

• Monday
• No Events
• Tuesday
• Flag Football @ Home
• JV vs Soddy Daisy- 5:30 pm
• Varsity vs Soddy Daisy- 6:30 pm
• Varsity vs East Hamilton- 7:30 pm
• Wednesday
• No Events
• Thursday
• Flag Football @ Chattahoochee
• Varsity vs Chattahoochee- 5:00 pm
• Varsity vs North Forsyth- 6:00 pm

• Friday
• XC GHSA AAA State Championship @ Carollton High School
• Saturday
  
• XC GHSA AAA State Championship @ Carollton High School

On Tuesday, December 3rd, Mr. Ben Meadows will be presenting to parents and providing valuable information on the Hope Scholarship, FAFSA, and Financial Aid for students. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm in the HHS cafeteria. Please come out and learn more about how to prepare your student financially for life after high school.

We will be switching gears here soon to start prepping for The Addams Family so we are bringing back our custom Buff City Soaps! These make GREAT Christmas presents for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, etc. Our item information is attached here and on the Google Form.

All orders are due by December 2nd and we will have your orders the week before Christmas break! Samples will be put in the main office for you to see and smell, but please do not take these:)

Thanks so much!!!

Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZObOLG28qJaPsRh4ZBi4w9jd5yowSVy9Z7ApHvOQy-mWnxA/viewform?usp=sf_link

By ordering school pictures, you will be capturing precious memories. You can order school pictures at shop.jostenspix.com. Be sure to include the event code: FE74324

Many local families need this food now more than ever.

Students/teachers will bring in donations to first block teachers. FBLA will pick up donated items as needed. All food donated goes directly to our Heritage families and the extra goes to needy families in the community.

The TOP 1st Block class will receive a Pizza/Coke party courtesy of FBLA.

Any non-perishable food item will be accepted. Ramen Noodles will be accepted BUT WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD YOUR CLASS TOTAL.

It will remain a competitive event, as usual, with the winning first block teacher (Coach) enjoying bragging rights for a year. Dr Shipley, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Wilson, Ms Sawyer, Mrs Petteys and Coach Broom would be happy to share with you their tips for winning.

Over 2,500 food items were donated last year and hundreds of dollars were donated. We look forward to surpassing those numbers this year. Monetary donations will also count 2 food items for every $1 given.

Lifetouch will be at HHS on Thursday, November 21st, to take senior pictures. For more information and to reserve an appointment on the 21st, use the QR code or click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAA28A3F5C61-51606095-heritage?fbclid=IwY2xjawGEoT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ40EPSvKZV0lQC54dguQ_t9OjXmW9rnKe0VstoLcdQ-THE8zfMQLFBOBg_aem_U1az1j-HgCA1_yLcGak13A#/

If this date does not work for your senior, Lifetouch will be back on Thursday, December 5th. The sign-up link for December 6th is below:

December 6th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAA28A3F5C61-52553032-heritage?authuser=1#/

Its time again to partner with our Catoosa County Sheriff's Office to bring hope and joy for many of our underprivileged children in our community. Please see the details in the attached letter to see how you can get involved in making the holidays a special time for all our children in Catoosa County. If you could like to streamline the process, go to www.catoosacountystockingfulloflove.org to get involved.

The Journalism staff is running their annual Homecoming Yearbook Sale. Purchase previous years' books at a discounted price, including the 23-24 book. Make your purchase in Mr. Peace's room, #1218, or at the front office with cash or check made out to "HHS Yearbook

Contact Mr. Peace at gpeace.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us for more information.

Parents, please help your students understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings. Please encourage your child to say something if they see or hear something that sounds un-safe or potentially dangerous. A courageous student willing to report something suspicious can make all the difference. This is something they should practice inside and outside of school to ensure their safety.

Students who see or hear something suspicious have many options when it comes to reporting what they see. Make sure they know they can report to an administrator, a teacher, a school counselor, or an adult they trust. They can also text hello to 741-741. Leaders cannot act on information they don't have so please encourage your student report what they see and hear if it is suspicious or dangerous. We're better together!

Any student arriving after 8:15 am will need to enter through the front office. CCA, Work-Based Learning, and Dual Enrollment students who arrive on campus after 8:15 will need enter the building through the front office. We have posted signs at the gym entrance to let students know this as well.

Student drivers need to purchase a parking permit as soon as possible. Parking permits are $30 and can be purchased in the HHS Front Office.

If your student needs support, please have them connect with one of our counselors. They serve students based on the student's last name. See below to find the contact information for your child's counselor.

Counselors:

Last Name A-D: Cassey Campbell ccampbell.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name E-K: Deston Franks dfranks.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name L-R: Allison Allen allen.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name S-Z: Katelyn Canida kcanida.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Please be aware of this resource if your child is currently dealing with grief.

To stagger start times throughout the county, classes will begin at 8:15 am and school will end at 3:30 pm. There will be several changes at HHS for the 24-25 school year among faculty and staff members.

Welcome New Faculty members!

Matt Phillips, Principal

Michelle Gee, Registrar

Julissa OHearon, Bookkeeper

Karina Olvera, School Secretary

New Positions:

Cody Lee will be Assistant Principal/Academic Coach

Greg Elkins will be the new Athletic Director

Kari Cooper will be a new Assistant Athletic Director

Ronnie Natola will be a new Assistant Athletic Director

Emily Lones will move from Registrar to CTAE Secretary/Athletic Secretary

Heritage Parents,

One of the biggest needs for HHS is to find people willing to become bus drivers for Catoosa County Schools. Please help us to continue to get the word out so that we can find and train courteous, reliable, safe and professional bus drivers! We need you to spread the word! Please speak with your friends, family and neighbors to see if they may know of anyone interested in becoming a part of our outstanding team.

Matt Phillips

Principal, HHS

Catoosa County Public Schools

Why Drive with Us?

★ Earn $16.44/hour starting pay with no experience required.

★ More experience = more money! Earn up to $20.02 per hour with experience.

★ Enjoy PAID, in-house training to earn your CDL!

★ Excellent benefits include vision, dental, and medical, and retirement packages!

★ Relax on your time off during the summer months and holidays.

★ Choose from a variety of bonus hours driving for field trips and other school activities.

Apply today! Email Ernie Ellis at eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

or call 706.965.2913

Website: www.hhsgenerals.com
Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 937-6464
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Twitter: @HHSGenerals