Bronco Bulletin

Next week is an exciting week: Homecoming 2024! It's a super fun week of class competitions, community building, and school spirit. There's a whole week of activities planned, culminating with our homecoming dance on Saturday night. I encourage all students and staff to participate in the daily competitions, so get ready to break out the purple and white.

Have a great weekend and Go Broncos!

Reg Ruhlin, Principal

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Multipurpose Room

8-10 PM

The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, from 8:00 to 10:00PM in the Multipurpose Room.

Students wishing to bring a guest from another school need to complete a guest permission form before Friday, September 13, at 2 PM.

• Forms are available in the Main Office.
• Visiting guests will only be admitted to the dance with a form being submitted and approved.
• Only high school students or graduates under the age of 21 are permitted to attend HA dances.
• Guests 18 and older are asked to include a copy of their driver's license or ID with the dance permission form.

Photo courtesy of Robenson Saintard

Cayden Genever, son of Christopher and Emily Genever of Winterport, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist for the 2025 program. This prestigious recognition places Cayden among the top high school students in the country and is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most highly regarded academic honors in the United States. As a semifinalist, Cayden now has the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Finalist status, as well as to be considered for various scholarships.

We are incredibly proud of Cayden and his accomplishments. Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement.

The traditional back to school paperwork is available again this year via online forms and links. The estimated completion time is included.

One response per student on most forms.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Please submit these forms no later than SEPTEMBER 19, 2024.

Annual Health Form (1 min)

Annual Student Notices (2 min)

Demographic and Emergency Contact Information (3 min)

Economic Status (2 min)

School Nutrition Meal Benefit Application and Instructions (informational)

Cover Sheet School Nutrition (informational)

School Nutrition Parent Letter (informational)

School Meals Online Application: then click on apply now (3 min)

Maine Migrant Survey (if applicable)

Maine Military Survey (if applicable)

Friday, 9/13:

HA Field Hockey vs Old Town 4:00 turf

HA Volleyball at Edward Little JV/V 4:30/6:00 bus departs at 2:00 *Dismiss at 1:45

**This game will be played at Park Avenue Elementary School at 161 Park Ave.

Saturday, 9/14:

HA Cross Country at Southern ME. Classic at Gorham 10:00 am bus departs at 5:30 am

Monday, 9/16:

HA JV Football vs John Bapst 4:00 turf

HA Golf vs Brewer 3:30 at Rocky Knoll

HA JV Golf at Skowhegan 3:30 bus departs at 1:30 *Dismiss at 1:15

Tuesday, 9/17:

HA Girls Soccer JV/Var vs Brunswick 4:00/6:00 turf

HA Boys Soccer JV/Var at Brunswick 4:15/6:00 bus departs at 1:30 *Dismiss at 1:15

HA Field Hockey at Brunswick 3:30 *Var Only bus departs at 1:00 *Dismiss at 12:45

HA Volleyball vs WA 1st/JV/Var 3:30/4:30/6:00 Gym

Wednesday, 9/18:

HA JV Golf Jamboree at Hermon 3:00 bus departs at 2:10

Thursday, 9/19:

HA Volleyball vs MDI 1st/JV/Var 3:30/4:30/6:00 Gym

HA Field Hockey vs Messalonskee 4:00 *Var Only (Turf)

HA JV Boys Soccer vs Hermon 4:00 (UBB Field)

HA Varsity Boys Soccer vs Hermon 6:00 (Turf)

HA Girls Soccer at Hermon JV/Var 4:00/6:00 bus departs at 2:45

HA Golf at MDI 4:00 bus departs at 1:45 *Dismiss at 1:30

Friday, 9/20:

HA Football vs Hermon 7:00 Turf

HA JV Golf at Brewer 3:30 bus departs at 2:30

Saturday, 9/21:

HA Girls Soccer vs Edward Little JV/Var 11:00a/1:00p

HA Boys Soccer at Edward Little Var/JV 11:00a/1:00p bus departs at 8:15 am

HA Field Hockey at Edward Little 3:00 *Var Only, bus departs at 12:15 pm

HA Cross Country at Saxl Park 11:00 am bus departs at 9:30 am

FYI...if JV is listed first (i.e. JV/Var) the JV game is first, if Var is listed first (i.e. Var/JV) then Varsity plays first.

Hampden Academy will be running the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) through the College Board on October 29 during the school day. The cost is $60. If you would like to sign up for the test please bring a check (made out to Hampden Academy) to Bethany Lothrop in Student Services by September 20.

Not sure if you should sign up for the SAT or not? Please make an appointment with your School Counselor who can help you with the pros and cons of academic testing.

One reminder will be sent to student emails around September 18.

Hampden Academy will be offering the Digital PSAT on October 24th during the school day. The exam is optional for 10th and 11th-grade students. The cost is $18, and fee waivers are available for those who qualify. If you would like to register for the test, please bring a check or money order (made out to Hampden Academy) to Bethany Lothrop in Student Services by September 20. We are unable to accept cash.

Why take the PSAT? Taking the digital PSAT is excellent practice in preparation for the new digital SATs. Your score report will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide you access to individualized test preparation based on your areas of weakness. For juniors, the PSAT is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The more exposure you have to the exam, the better your SAT scores will be.

Please reach out to Student Services at 862-4111 or email Chris Voteur with any questions

Thursday, September 19th

Bus departs @ 8:30 AM, returns @ 10:30 AM

Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the UMaine College Fair.

Permission slips are located in Student Services and must be returned by 9/13!

Contact Mrs. Lothrop with any questions.

(207) 862-4111

blothrop@rsu22.us

Email: rruhlin@rsu22.us
Website: ha.rsu22.us
Location: 89 Western Avenue, Hampden, ME, USA
Phone: (207)862-3791