Cougar Courier Newsletter

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and Say Something, using our anonymous reporting system, BEFORE it is too late.

Phone number to submit a tip: 1-844-572-9669

Text to report a tip: 79775

Use the QR Code below to submit a tip or download the app

Blood Drive Details

1. Drive Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

2. Blood Drive Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

3. Location: MU

4. Open to the public

5. Appointment Link
   
   

Things to Know

1. All Donors should review Blood Donor Qualifications prior to making an appointment.

2. Donors should review height/weight requirements prior to scheduling an appointment.

3. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment. Donors should arrive well-nourished and hydrated.

4. Donors need identification with full first and last name, and either a photo or DOB

5. The donation process takes approximately one hour (add an additional 20 minutes for a Power Red donation)

6. Power Red Donation – Power up your donation with an automated double red cell donation

7. Fast Track – Donors can complete the health questionnaire online prior to arriving to the drive – visit vitalant.org and click the ‘Health History Questionnaire’ link. The questionnaire must be completed the same day as the donation. Blood Drive Form.pdf

Click on the flyers below for support in Algebra or to prepare for taking Algebra in the future.

Great news for the Coastside! CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) is opening a satellite office at Coastside Hope in HMB. Check out the attached flyer for more details—this is a fantastic resource for our community!

We are excited to announce this year’s Stanford Young Investigators program!

High school scholars will have the opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer engaged in hands-on research within Stanford’s cutting-edge laboratories. Scholars will collaborate on existing research projects under the direct supervision of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced lab managers. The program requires a commitment of 15-30 hours per week, offering a rich and immersive research experience.

Additionally, honorarium scholarships are available for qualifying students to support and celebrate diverse talents and perspectives.

How to Apply:

📌 Deadline: March 15, 2025 (Letters of recommendation due one week later)
📌 Apply online: Visit our website (homepage link above) or click here
📌 Learn more: Review the FAQs section and explore internship opportunities across the seven departments of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Monday, March 3rd

• 🏆 Away – Varsity Baseball vs. Cupertino, 3:30 PM (release at 1:15 PM)

Tuesday, March 4th

• 🏃 Away – Track vs. Woodside, 3:00 PM (release at 1:15 PM)
• ⛳ Away – Boys Golf at Capuchino, 3:00 PM (release at 1:45 PM)
• ⚾ Home – JV Baseball vs. Terra Nova, 3:30 PM (release at 2:00 PM)
• 🥎 Away – Softball vs. Santa Cruz, 3:30 PM (release at 1:15 PM)
• 🎾 Home – Boys Tennis vs. El Camino, 4:00 PM (release at 2:15 PM)
• 🏀 Away – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. University @ 7:00 PM
• 🏀 Home – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. St. Patrick’s @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 5th

• ⛳ Home – Boys Golf vs. Mills, 3:00 PM (release at 2:00 PM)

Thursday, March 6th

• ⚾ Away – JV Baseball vs. Aragon, 3:30 PM (release at 1:30 PM)
• 🎾 Away – Boys Tennis vs. Capuchino, 4:00 PM (release at 2:15 PM)

Friday, March 7th

• 🏊 Away – Swimming vs. Oceana, 3:30 PM (release at 1:45 PM)

Saturday, March 8th

• 🥎 Home – Softball vs. TBD
• ⚾ Home – Varsity Baseball vs. Willow Glen, 11:00 AM
• ⚾ Away – JV Baseball vs. Willow Glen, 11:00 AM

Monday, March 3rd

• No scheduled events

Tuesday, March 4th

• Navy Visit, MU, During Lunch

Wednesday, March 5th

• PTO Meeting, Library, 5:00 PM
• Open Art Studio, K12, During Lunch

Thursday, March 6th

• School Site Meeting, Library, 5:00 PM
• Army Visit, MU, During Lunch

Friday, March 7th

• 3rd Quarter Outstanding Cougar Luncheon

Late Registration for AP Exams is open until this Friday. College Board charges a $40 non-refundable fee for late registration. Students need to contact Mrs. Tower at towerd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us to register for an AP Exam.

League comp is underway for Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Swimming and JV Baseball...

And, in a turn of events... both Basketball teams fell short in CCS playoffs, BUT they both earned spots in CIF Regionals!
Boys will take on 4th seeded University on the road as the 13th seed in Div. 3.
Girls will host 15 seed St. Patrick-St. Vincent as the 2 seed AT HOME.
Both will play at 7:00pm Tuesday.

Tennis opened their first match last week vs. Mills. Julien Kovan shined as the lone singles victor outlasting his opponent 6-3, 6-1. HMB also notched two doubles victories on the day. Egan Goldsmith and Carlos Ortega won their first match of the season 6-1, 6-1. Rowan Melton and Declan Laurenco also earned a win, cruising by their opponents 6-1, 6-1 as well.

Softball is having a "ball" in preseason, claiming 57 runs with a 3-0 start so far in 2025!

Track and Field opens season vs. Woodside and Capuchino on Tuesday.

V. Baseball is picking up steam and is looking forward to having some fun this year.
JV Baseball has had some excitement last week as they pulled a tie in the 7th vs. Lincoln and a walk off win vs. Sacred Heart Prep.

Swimming will be Coastside in Pacifica for their league open vs. Oceano this Friday!

Let's have a great time this week... Go Cougars!

Stream live or on demand via our NFHS Network account.

Jay and Leo will be offering free tutoring in math and science every EVEN (Black Bell Schedule) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Room G8, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

Drop by, and we'll assess how we can assist your child in math or science!

Need flexible hours? If these hours don’t fit your student’s schedule, they can arrange a Zoom or one-on-one appointment with Jay or Leo either during or outside school hours. Just follow these steps:

How to Connect via Remind App:

1. Text 81010.
2. Send the message @ljlaux (for Leo) or @tutorjayt (for Jay) to connect with the tutor of your choice.
   
   

Contact Information for Parents: Students may also reach out to Jay or Leo via personal email, as Cabrillo student emails won’t work for this purpose.

Celebrate the 3rd Annual Pride Prom, an inclusive, safe, welcoming, night to remember for 9th-12th

grade students who attend high school in San Mateo County.

This FREE event celebrates and uplifts LGBTQ young people and advocate for the sustained and

continued efforts in our County to build places where youth are seen and supported in environments

free from hate and discrimination.

We recognize that while high school district proms are inclusive and welcoming, not all students have

an opportunity to celebrate themselves at their prom. This event will provide a variety of activities,

including dancing, DJ, lots of food, drinks and much more.

Friday, April 18, 2025, 6:30 - 10 p.m.

College of San Mateo

College Center Building 10, 2nd Floor

Free Parking - Lot G and Lot M or any other Lot that is for students.

Dress Code: Just be You!

🎟️ Location: A-10 (During Lunch)

📅 Sale Dates & Prices:

• Wednesday, March 5 – $120
• Thursday, March 13 – $120
• Friday, March 14 – $120
• Monday, March 17 – $170

💰 Payment: Cash or check only (no card payments accepted).

👥 Eligibility:

• Only 11th and 12th graders may purchase tickets.
• 10th graders may attend as a date.
• 9th graders are not allowed to attend Prom.
  
  

🎉 Prom Details:
📆 Date: Saturday, April 26th, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Long Branch Saloon & Farms
🏡 Address: 321 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay

The HMBHS Real Life Learning (RLL) program links students with chances to engage in real-world situations and gain authentic experiences during their time in high school. Karen Hoffman, the Program Coordinator, is available on campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, offering office hours during lunch, advisory sessions, or by appointment.

Cougars! Now that you’ve volunteered, make sure you get credit for those hours!

Check that your service logs have moved from Pending to Approved.

IF they have not, go back into the log and make sure the supervisor’s email is spelled correctly. When all looks good, click Update Log and then contact your supervisor to ask them to look for the email from MobileServe to verify your hours so they can get approved. If needed, email Ms. Hoffman for support.

May 15th is the deadline for you to have a minimum of 35 hours of community service logged and approved on MobileServe. As May approaches, it will become more difficult to support you – check your MobileServe accounts now to make sure that all of your service logs have been approved and troubleshoot any unapproved logs. Refer to the Real Life Learning website with any questions and contact Ms. Hoffman, reallifelearning@cabrillo.k12.ca.us for additional support.

Thursday, March 6, 5-8pm - Greet film guests and help clean up after the event @ Maverick’s House in Princeton Harbor. Free food!

The film is followed by a 30-min panel discussion and Q & A about congestion, transportation, and infrastructure on the coast.

Contact: Julie Mell, 650 575-8133

Julie@beachbreakentertainment.com

Official HMBHS Class of 2025 apparel is available now through the end of February! Show your senior pride and let everyone know you're almost out of here with a 2025 senior shirt or sweatshirt.

Parents, these make great graduation gifts!

Click the link below to check out the designs and place your order today!

Dates:

• March 11, 2025
• March 26, 2025
• April 3, 2025
• April 29, 2025
• May 7, 2025
  
  

Time: During Advisory

Be on the lookout for important information that has been mailed to you! Take advantage of the starting prices for senior items—they will increase throughout the school year, so don’t miss out!

Here are a few important dates:

• March 15, 2025: Last Day to turn in Senior Trip to Great America Permission Slip & Payment.
• March 31, 2025: GradNight - Last Day Before Next Price Increase
• May 15, 2025: Senior Service Hour Deadline
• May 30, 2025: Senior Trip to Great America - (New Date!!)
• June 5, 2025: Graduation & GradNight ($145)

We have a limited supply of yearbooks left (23 copies available for purchase as of 03/03/25). The price is $100 until May 15th, or until yearbooks sell out on a first come, first serve basis. Please see Ms. Acosta in the main office for payment. Cash or check (made out to HMBHS).

We always welcome photos that you share with us!

You can upload them at hjeshare.com using the school code: HMBHS25