Hughes Academy Weekly Update

Hughes Family,

Thank you for a fantastic week at school! Although it was a short one, we still made meaningful progress towards our goals. I'm proud to share that Hughes was recognized at our last academic meeting for making significant strides in math. Our faculty and students are working diligently in all subjects, so we’re confident we'll see growth across the board.

We appreciate your partnership in your student's education. Next week, we’ll be hosting our Open House/Block Party on Tuesday. We’ll have food trucks, school club tables, and you’ll get a chance to explore your student's schedule with them. Teachers will also be sharing insights about their classrooms, curriculum, and how we can work together to ensure our students succeed.

Upon arrival, please park on school property as best you can and avoid blocking any neighbors’ driveways.

If you’re available, we’d love to see you on Tuesday from 5-7 pm!

September 9 - PTSA General Meeting 1:00 - 2:00

September 10 - Block Party/Open House 5:00 - 7:00

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

The first PTSA General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, September 9 at 1pm in the Media Center. There will be updates regarding the school and PTSA events, and a vote on the 2024-2025 budget. A link to join the meeting virtually will be sent out to PTSA members via Givebacks. Please make plans to join us and learn more about what is happening at Hughes!

WE need your help, 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

Media Center Volunteers

Cougar Shack Volunteers - Sign up will be sent out through Givebacks each quarter. You must be a PTSA Member to Volunteer. Join the PTSA by clicking here: hughesacademy.givebacks.com/store

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!

Support Hughes Academy and promote your business with a 4x4 foot banner along the car line fence at Hughes! Your logo will be displayed in this prime location that has hundreds of cars pass by each day. Additionally, your company will be thanked in the schoolwide newsletter and recognized on social media. New business sponsorships cost $400 and renewals are $250. Every business can be a Friend of Hughes! Deadline to purchase is September 13. Purchase your business sponsorship here: https://hughesacademy.givebacks.com/store

THE COUGAR SHACK IS BACK with fun new items and our old favorites! Try the Nerds Gummy Clusters, Little Bites Party Muffins, Fruit Snacks, Skittles, Nutella, Airheads Xtremes, Candy Bars, Takis, Starbucks Pink Drink and more!! Everything is priced at $1 or $2. We cannot accept bills larger than a $20 bill or smaller than a quarter. Exact change is always appreciated!

SAVE THE DATE! Our first Spirit Night is coming up on Thursday, September 26 from 4-8pm with Panera on Augusta Rd. Online orders must use the code Fund4U for Hughes to get credit and online orders all day count towards our total. An electronic or physical flyer must be shown in the restaurant. Let’s raise some dough!!

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!

Evolv, our Weapons Detection Machine and staff, will be on our campus multiple times each week. This is not limited to Hughes but at all middle and High Schools in our district. Greenville County Schools takes safety very seriously and we want to do our very best to ensure safety at all schools.

The 8th grade field trip will be at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN on May 21, 2025. To reserve a spot on the trip, students must make at $25 deposit at www.orangeskytravel.com by September 20, 2024. The trip code is 100773. Please email Ms. Barker at mmbarker@greenville.k12.sc.us with field trip related questions

Parents, please update your student’s Emergency Contact information!

Log into your Parent BackPack

Select Parents and Contacts

Update your contacts and information

Students will have an opportunity to find out more information and register for clubs on Tuesday, September 10th during Advisory.

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!

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.

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.

Click here to view.

Click here for the Hughes Academy Dress Code in English.

Click here for the Hughes Academy Dress Code in Spanish

Hughes Academy Prospective Parent/Magnet Night will be October 21, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:00. Click here for more details.

Click here for the Magnet Night Open House Schedule for the School District of Greenville County.

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.

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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