Hughes Academy Weekly Update
August 26, 2024
A Note from Principal Mayes
Hughes Family,
Thank you for another fantastic week at Hughes! We're off to a strong start, working together to ensure consistency in rules, procedures, and other details so we can focus on what truly matters—education. Our teachers are diving into content and putting in the effort to meet the unique needs of each student. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all, and we are committed to continuing our diligent practices.
We appreciate everything you’re doing to encourage your students in their classes and with making good friend choices. As always, if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Quick Tips:
- Engage with your student: Ask them in-depth questions about their school day. We aim to provide a positive and meaningful experience.
- Car rider drop-off: To speed up the process, please ensure your student exits the vehicle promptly when cars stop at the green awning even if you are the last car at the awning. All students should be exiting their vehicle.
- Student essentials: Remind your student to keep their ID safe and charge their Chromebook each night, especially before school starts on Monday.
- Update Parent Backpack: Please ensure all your contact information is current in Parent Backpack so we can stay connected.
Upcoming Events
August 30 - Cougar Shack
September 2 - Labor Day - No School
September 9 - PTSA General Meeting 1:00 - 2:00
September 10 - Block Party/Open House 5:00 - 7:00
September 10-13 - Book Fair
September 13 - Cougar Shack
September 20 - Cougar Shack
September 26 - Blythe Spanish Partial Immersion 5th Grade Visit 8:45-10:45
September 27 - Rockstar Lunch
October 1 - National Principals Month
October 1 - Picture Day
October 2 - National Custodians Day
October 10 - PSAT
October 11 - PSAT Make-Up
October 11 - Cougar Shack
October 11 - End of Q1 Grading Period
October 14 - SIC Meeting
October 14 - Teacher Work Day
October 17 - ELA Benchmark
October 18 - Math Benchmark
October 21 - Science Benchmark - 6th grade only
October 21 - Q1 Report Cards
October 21 - Prospective Parent/Magnet Night 5:30 - 7:00
October 22 and 23 - Benchmark Make-ups - all subjects
October 25 - Rockstar Lunch
October 25 - Cougar Shack
October 25 - Education Fair
LAST CALL: The Hughes Spirit Wear Online Store closes on 8/28!
Get Hughes tees, sweatshirts, quarter zips and more online for a limited amount of time! All items are dress code approved and will ship directly to your home! This will be your last chance to purchase apparel this fall. The online store is open now until Wednesday, August 28. Purchase your items at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Cougerwear
Who is ready for candy and treats?! The first Cougar Shack of the year is Friday, August 30! Students can go to Cougar Shack during their lunch period with their class. Candy, chips, snacks, and drinks will be for sale. Items are $1 or $2, please bring exact change. Cougar Shack is CASH ONLY. Get your treats next week!
Welcome back Hughes Volunteers! There are several ways to get involved throughout the year. Click the sign up links below for more details:
Taco Tuesday Lunch Helpers (create button or link the words in bold to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548AEA628A0FC1-50710774-taco#/ )
Greenville County Schools Process to be a Volunteer
In order to become a Volunteer you must first fill out the Volunteer Application form. Please CLICK HERE to complete this process. It's best to go ahead and apply for the Volunteer II status and check everything when asked what you will be doing in the school. Volunteer II status gives you the greatest number of possibilities to volunteer at Hughes Academy... i.e. mentor, and field trip chaperone. Approvals generally will last for 2 years. We love our Volunteers and are thrilled to have you this year!
Welcome back to Hughes Academy, Cougars!
Welcome back to Hughes Academy, Cougars! Here are some items to be sure to complete for the PTSA as part of coming back to school:
JOIN the PTSA! Make sure each adult in your home AND your Hughes student have memberships. Students who join the PTSA will get a special dress down day this fall! Each membership is $5.
SUPPORT our school with a business sponsorship or an individual donation. Friends of Hughes Business Sponsors receive a car line banner and social media recognition to promote their business. Hughes Heroes make individual donations that go directly toward improving our school. Our PTSA relies on your support to ensure students and teachers have the items they need and deserve! Deadline is September 13.
RESERVE a Birthday Announcement for your student. Celebrate your student with a message on the school’s CCTV screens on his or her birthday for just $10! Announcements must be reserved by August 31.
Check all these items off your list at: hughesacademy.givebacks.com/store
Everyone can help the Hughes Academy PTSA earn money for our school simply by shopping! Please encourage family members, friends and neighbors to support Hughes Academy in these easy ways!
Publix Partners Sign up for a publix.com account (or sign in if you already have one), select Hughes Academy - Greenville, SC, and then give your phone number every time you check out.
Harris Teeter Together in Education Visit Harris Teeter and ask the cashier to link your Harris Teeter VIC card to our organization’s name (HUGHES ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- Greenville) and account number (5106). Or link your VIC card online to Hughes Academy!
Society for Science Advocate
Greenville County is Proud that Hughes Academy of Science and Technology teacher, Ms. Tara Olenja, has been named a Society for Science Advocate! Being selected for this program shows how dedicated Ms. Olenja is to uplifting
the next generation of scientists. Congratulations! #SocietyAdvocates https://bit.ly/3SP5PBL
Exciting news, Hughes families! Submissions for The Hughes Dispatch, our school's annual student publication, are now open! We can't wait to see the creative writing, poetry, short stories, journalism, and art your students will share with us this year. Volume III of The Hughes Dispatch promises to be our best yet, showcasing the incredible talent of our students. Encourage your child to be a part of this special tradition. For more details on how to submit, visit hughesdispatch.com. Let's make this year's edition truly unforgettable!
Extended Day Program and Battlefield Karate School
If you have a student registered for our EDP (Extended Day Program) you are eligible to sign-up for our new Karate Program by the Battlefield Karate School.
EDP is currently accepting NEW students into the Program for full-time or part-time participation! Therefore, if you want your student involved in the Battlefield Karate School, you must register your student for EDP.
Extended Day Program Registration Information
Hughes Academy offers an Extended Day Program (EDP). It begins at 3:45 pm and ends at 6:00 pm. Snacks, homework time, and playtime are offered. There is a $40.00 registration fee per family.
Click below for registration and prices of our EDP Program.
Online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLUDDgApxCpS5FA5gjMJzgGU6gR4Vr7T9jWhmURr7dpI4AKw/viewform
Registration Forms are also available in the main office and on the Hughes Academy website under Hughes Links.
Keep up to date with the Hughes Counseling Department’s Monthly Newsletter
Click here to view.
MAGNET NEWS
Prospective Parent/Magnet Night Date/Magnet Windows/Application Process
Hughes Academy Prospective Parent/Magnet Night will be October 21, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:00.
Click here for the Magnet Night Open House Schedule.
Applications for the 2025-2026 will be available at 8:00 am on November 21st to December 6th, 2024 at 4:00 pm. This is for round 1. For a complete Greenville County Magnet Round Schedule..click here.
For more information on the application process, click here.
Contact Mrs. Marsha Patry, Hughes Academy Magnet Coordinator, at mpatry@greenvilleschools.k12.sc.us or (864)355-6224 if you have any questions.
Calendars
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Email: vmhams@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Location: 122 Deoyley Avenue, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864)355-6200
Facebook: facebook.com/Hughesacademyofscienceandtechnology
Twitter: @hughesacademysc