Collaboration in the classroom means working together as a team. This includes students helping each other and the teacher working closely with students. Group activities like projects, debates, and role plays are great examples of teamwork. In these activities, students not only learn the subject but also practice important social skills like sharing ideas and solving problems together.

One example of teamwork in action is the Group 4 project in the IB Diploma Program science classes. All DP Science students work together on this project to explore science as a team. At Huron, students from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Systems and Societies come together to solve problems using ideas from their different fields.

Ann Arbor Public Schools encourages regular attendance in school by all of our students. Regular school attendance is not only a requirement but also a key factor in academic achievement and social development. Absences disrupt a student’s learning process, and much of what happens in the classroom environment cannot be replicated for a student who misses time in class. Where do you communicate your student absences?

Absence Reporting Procedure: If your student will be absent from school for any reason, please report the absence. Families can report an absence using our attendance line or the HHS Absence Form.

Attendance Phone Number: 734-994-4327, also available on the Huron High School webpage.

When you need to report your child's absence, please have the following information available:

• Your Name and Relationship to the Student

• Student's Name (Please spell the last name to ensure accuracy.)

• Student I.D. Number

• Grade Level

• Date(s) and Time(s) of Absence

• Reason for Absence

• If sick or with fever, does your child have a communicable disease

Multiple Absences May Be a Warning Sign: “Michigan Law requires communication regarding compulsory attendance. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to assure their student attends school.”

What can you do to support your student’s attendance?

• Communicate early and often with the school, sharing as much detail as possible.

• Support sleep hygiene at home so your teen is able to wake up refreshed and ready to learn. Research shows that teens need between 8-10 hours of sleep.

• Communicate the importance of daily attendance with your child.

What is the law in Michigan regarding compulsory attendance?

“The law in Michigan governing compulsory attendance requires a parent, legal guardian, or other person having control or charge of a child aged six to sixteen to send the child to school during the entire school year, except under the limited circumstances specified in subsection (3) of section 380.1561… The exceptions include, but are not limited to, sending the child to a state-approved, nonpublic school or educating the child at home in an organized educational program. Although the compulsory school attendance law does not apply to children under the age of six, a child who is at least five years of age by December 1 of the school year and is a resident of a school district which provides kindergarten work is entitled to enroll in the kindergarten [MCL 380.1147]. Link “

Why is attendance important at Huron High School?

Huron High School offers an in-person education environment. Simply asking for “the work” will not adequately prepare students for success. Success at in-person school includes participation with peers as well direct interaction with the teacher. If you are interested in an online, remote, asynchronous model of education, contact A2 Virtual or your child’s counselor.

Who can you talk to about getting help with your student’s attendance?

There are many reasons that parents or family members may be having a hard time getting a child to school. Causes of truant behavior include, but are not limited to physical and mental health problems, substance abuse, drug use, perception of self, and detachment from school.

Who can help?

If you are struggling with getting your teenager to school, you reach out to your child’s Teachers, School Counselor, the School Nurse, Building Principals, Case Managers (Special Education or English Language Learners) or School Social Workers. Many factors like having a safe, reliable, transportation plan for attending school every day is key and should be considered.

School counselors are here to support students’ mental and physical well-being. We know that mental or physical illness might be the cause. Our counselors are available to connect you with school, district and community resources. Please contact your child’s counselor.

Tuesday, December 3rd 8:30 – 9:15AM Each month, HHS will hold a principal's coffee for our family community. Our goal is to take 45 minutes to facilitate connections and conversations that help us to work together to support HHS students in their learning and growth. This is informal and our goal is to combine our efforts to help our students thrive at home and at school by maintaining open lines of communication through transparency.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! FAFSA is an essential step for students planning to attend college, career school, or graduate school, as it helps determine eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, work-study, and loans.

Key Information:

Start Date: FAFSA is now open and accepting applications.

Deadline: Be sure to complete your application as early as possible to maximize financial aid opportunities.

How to Apply: Visit Link to FAFSA Info to complete the application. Please make sure to have your financial documents ready.

We encourage all families to complete the FAFSA, regardless of financial status, as it may provide additional resources or help secure scholarships.

The College Career Center (CCC) is here to help students with their College and Career plans. Walk-ins are always welcome. Check the CCC website, updated daily with everything College and Career. College and Career Center Website (CCC)

College Visits

Check the List for who’s visiting and when (updated daily) All visits in the CCC unless specified.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Dan Cobello, College and Career Advisor, 734-994-4438 or cobellod@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Eastern Michigan University Theatre brought its high school tour to Huron High School with a performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Led by EMU’s Meriah Sage and Brian Sage, and supported by Huron Players advisors Clarence Collins III and Drue Gray, the event connected students and community members. As a graduate of both schools and former Huron Player, it was exciting to see this collaboration in action. The arts continue to bring our community together.

Free Eyeglasses for a child with staff referral

The Lenscrafters Onesight program provides free eyeglasses to children of eligible families. Staff can learn more here or check in with your school nurse.

Community Resources for Families and Students

Starting Tues, Dec 10th: Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop

This FREE online workshop helps parents understand their children's needs and behaviors when going through a separation or divorce. Fulfulls court requirement. View Flier Here. Register Here.

Fill Your Prescription at Packard Health’s Carpenter Road Location

Packard Health’s Carpenter Road Clinic Pharmacy is open for prescriptions! View promotional fliers here: English Spanish

Children, Teen and Family Programs at the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor Offers support groups for children and teens as well as adults. Learn more here: https://www.cancersupportannarbor.org/programs/

Thanksgiving Meals and Distribution info

Looking for a Thanksgiving Meal? Check out the Meals and Food Section of a2schools.org/wintergiving for options: www.a2schools.org/community/winter-giving/meals-and-food

Schedule for Holiday Meals

Want information on where to find food for Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals? Please visit https://www.foodgatherers.org/find-help/holiday-meals/ for a full schedule.

Toys for Tots–Application Information

• Applications for Toys for Tots are due by December 1st.

• To sign up, visit the Parkridge Community Center (591 Armstrong, Ypsilanti, MI), 10am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

• You must bring the following required documents: ID, birth certificates for each child, lease or DHS/SECTION8/ADOPTION/SCHOOL records.

• Children being served must live in the home.

Upcoming Events

Saturday November 23rd: Free Pet Supplies Event for Families with Pets

Join Friends for Life at a pop-up pet food pantry.

Saturday, November 23rd at Pup City Doggie Daycare - 4177 Carpenter Rd – Ypsilanti from 10am-12pm. We will be handing out dry food for dogs, cats, and other pet supplies while they last. https://www.hshv.org/friendsforlife/

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025: Understanding and Managing ADHD: Free Virtual Parent and Guardian Workshop. This free one-hour workshop is for parents and guardians of children who have been diagnosed with or who are suspected of having ADHD. View Flier Here. Register Here.

Looking for Community Connections or Partnership Support?
Contact: Nancy Shore, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement
dst_community_resources@aaps.k12.mi.us, Community Resources staff email group–send your questions here! For staff use only.

Past 2024-2025 Community Resource and Partnership Updates

• October 2024

• September 2024

• August 2024

It is that time of year again where we work to support AAPS families and children in need through AAPS Winter Giving.

Here's how you can help:

Give Help to AAPS families and students in need by donating a gift card, organizing a drive or supporting a school. Help us meet our goal of $15,000 gift cards donated to families in need! Give Help Here.

Get Help by sharing the food, winter clothing and other community resources to families who need them. Get Help Here.

Spread the Word: Share a post on social media, give a flyer to your church or neighbor and help us spread the word about AAPS Winter Giving to the larger community.

Thank you for your support of the AAPS Community.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools! All AAPS students now have access to the Varsity Tutors learning resources around the clock and on demand such as live Chat Homework Help- Get real-time support for assignments, fun enrichment classes, and more. Everything your student needs to get started can be found HERE.

Academic Support - Personalized Learning Courses & Homework Help

College Preparation - Essay writing, SAT prep and practice

Interest-based classes - Chess, Coding, Drawing, Online Content Creation

Check out the Varsity Tutor link in Clever!

On Monday, November 11, 2024, 10 Huron student-athletes attended the MHSAA Sportsmanship Summit at The Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor. These summits are held annually and give student-athletes the opportunity to collaborate with peers from neighboring schools to gain a deeper understanding of what “good sportsmanship” looks like.

For over 20 years, the MHSAA has provided a Sportsmanship Summit experience to students across Michigan. Current summits include new breakout topics, interactive sessions, and additional opportunities for students to present ideas to their peers. Workshop sessions focus on sportsmanship both on and off the court and feature hands-on activities, including one session developed and led by members of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council. At the end of the day, each participating school met individually to create a school sportsmanship campaign tailored to their specific needs.

Breakout sessions at each summit provided an excellent opportunity for student sections to learn about appropriate student section behavior. Information was also shared for veteran student sections, as well as guidelines for schools looking to organize their first student sections.

2024-25 MHSAA-Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award

The 2024-25 school year marks the 36th year Farm Bureau Insurance has sponsored the MHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Award. Since its inception, Farm Bureau Insurance has awarded over $1,000,000 in Scholar-Athlete awards. This year, 32 $2,000 scholarships will be available to high school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements listed below:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrollment: Student must be enrolled and participating in interscholastic athletics at an MHSAA member school.
• Senior Status: Student must be a senior graduating during the 2024-25 school year.
• Varsity Letter: Student must have earned a varsity letter in a sport that the MHSAA sponsors in its postseason tournaments before their senior year.
• 3.50 GPA: Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Note: A GPA of 3.4x cannot be rounded up for eligibility.)

To apply, visit the link Apply Here.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024, by 4:00 PM

https://mhsaa.smapply.io/prog/2024-25_mhsaa-farm_bureau_insurance_scholar-athlete_award/

A big shout out to the Huron Hockey Team for their hard-fought home game against Saline! Though the game ended in a close loss, the team showed determination and spirit, building on the momentum of their recent three-game winning streak.

A special thank you to Paula Casillas-Lopez, Sophia Fine and Grace Heard from our Huron A Capella Choir for their stunning rendition of the national anthem. Their voices filled the rink beautifully, with grace and power.

Great teamwork on and off the ice—Go River Rats! 🏒🎶

With the Winter Sports season in full swing, we encourage all parents, students, staff, and community members to review the most recent HHS Spectator Expectations for 2024-2025. These guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone attending our events. You can access the full details here: HHS Spectator Expectations 2024-2025. Thank you for your attention and for helping us maintain a positive environment at Huron High School sports events.

Concerns about a discipline or academic problem and its resolution should first be expressed or questioned at the point where the problem occurred. A discipline or academic problem involving a student in a particular class should be brought to the attention of the teacher of that class. If this step does not bring satisfaction, consult the student's counselor, advisor, or principal.

Huron High School Counseling Center

Counselors are assigned alphabetically by the student's last name; students stay with the same school counselor all four years of their high school career. Please note that we do not honor counselor change requests from students or parents.

Using these links, you can easily access the information you need to support your child's education and stay engaged with Huron High School. We will continue to update information as needed. If you subscribe to our electronic calendar, updates are automatic.

District Calendar Calendar - Huron / Huron Calendars

Translated copies of the 24-25 AAPS Calendar

We encourage you to visit our school website homepage regularly to stay informed and connected with our school community. Here are some helpful quick links and resources available on our website: https://www.a2schools.org/huron

• Daily Bulletin / Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and events.

• Principal Updates/Parent Bulletins: Get important messages and bulletins from the principal.

• School Profile: Learn more about our school's mission, vision, and achievements.

• Enrolling: Find all the necessary information and forms for student enrollment.

• Attendance: For reporting absences, call 734-994-4327.

• Bell Schedules: View the current bell schedules.

• Counseling: Access resources and support from our Counseling Department.

• Course Selection Guide: Explore the courses offered and plan your student's academic path.

• Stay Engaged: Discover ways to get involved and stay engaged with our school community.

• Alumni Information: Connect with our alumni and stay updated on alumni events and news.

Using these links, you can easily access the information you need to support your child's education and stay engaged with Huron High School.

Luis Gomez-Dominguez
Main Office: 734-994-2040
Email: gomezdominguezl@aaps.k12.mi.us

Daryl Hayes
Attendance & Book Depository : 734-994-4327
Email: hayesd@aaps.k12.mi.us

Ann Burdick, MSEdPH, BSN, RN
Clinic Phone: 734-994-2049
Email: burdicka@aaps.k12.mi.us
AAPS Nursing Services / Huron

Melissa Mistak
Records/Transcripts : 734-994-2047
Email: mistakm@aaps.k12.mi.us

Huron High School Counseling Center
Contact: TBD
Phone: 734-994-2325

Building Administration:

Ché Carter
Principal Head of School
Email: carterc@aaps.k12.mi.us

Administrative Assistant: Melissa Hosman

Email: hosman@aaps.k12.mi.us

Marcus Edmondson
Assistant Principal - 11th Grade (A-K) and 12th Grade
Email: edmondso@aaps.k12.mi.us
Administrative Assistant: Kaylene Larsen
Email: larsenk@aaps.k12.mi.us

Jodi Bullinger
Assistant Principal - 10th Grade and 11th Grade (L-Z)
Email: bullinge@aaps.k12.mi.us
Administrative Assistant: Shenida Page

Email: pages@aaps.k12.mi.us

Karen Siegel
9th Grade Dean
Email: siegelk@aaps.k12.mi.us

James Trush
Email: trushj@aaps.k12.mi.us

Athletics Director/Assistant Principal

Administrative Assistant: Michele Heiney

Email: heineym@aaps.k12.mi.us
Phone: 734-994-2075
Athletics Page

Program Facilitators: Home / IB at Huron: 9th - 12th Grade

Todd Newell

Carrie James
Huron DP/CP Facilitator
Email: jamesc@aaps.k12.mi.us