Husky Happenings

In August and September of each year, we have an incentive prize for donors who send a

donation of $50 or more before September 30. One lucky person is drawn to win a $25 gift

card. The 2024 winner of the Plain Vanilla Fundraiser Incentive Prize is Rimpa Patel.

Congratulations, and Thank you for your support!

If you are one of the ones who already donated, YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Your support has

allowed us to continue to function as normal this year. Decide now that you will help: $5, $15,

$25, $100....Your generosity is beneficial to all Huskies AND 100% tax deductible! (North

PTSA is a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization)

MUM SALE

The first month of school is always very busy, but even more so for PTSA since our mum sale

must circulate and close within the first two weeks. We sold just over 400 mums this year. Our

mums came from Rexing’s Blumenhaus and were gorgeous as always. THANK YOU to all who

purchased mums and to everyone who assisted with delivery day! We couldn’t have done it

without you! We recognize that there are numerous vendors and organizations in our area

seeking orders for fall mums each year–Your support of our sale is invaluable!

Keep this on your radar next August to remember to order your mums from North PTSA and if

you want a way to ensure you get your steps in, volunteer to help on delivery day!

APPLE DAY

Apple Day is a long standing PTSA tradition that we transitioned to a 1 day event a couple years

ago after having to cancel it due to Covid. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, PTSA volunteers came to classrooms during 1st Period through Homeroom to sell apples for 50 cents each.

MEMBERSHIP

North High School PTSA Membership is currently at 171 members thus far. It’s not too late to

join! At the end of November, we will begin an online membership recruitment event.

Membership to North High School PTSA costs only $10. Students, Parents, Guardians,

Grandparents, any person invested in the quality of the educational environment at North is

encouraged to join. There are no requirements to attend meetings or participate in events,

although that is welcomed! Support of our PTSA helps us continue to serve ALL Husky

students through events such as PAYDAY, APPLE DAYS, Student of the month, etc. Please

scan the QR code below or watch your emails for the opportunity to join our PTSA!

PAYDAY

Coming April 25, 2025... PARENTS APPRECIATE YOU DAY! This is a super fun day for every

Husky student that has been held by the PTSA for students for more than 30 years! This event

is the primary opportunity that PTSA has to celebrate each student for being part of the Husky

Family. Initial planning is underway, and event specifics are being discussed, but we need

prizes and people to visit restaurants, etc seeking donations. If you have access to a product

that you would like to donate, or are interested in helping gather prizes, please contact Carla

Jackson at NHSPayday@gmail.com.

NORTH PTSA MEETINGS

North PTSA meetings are held in the media center at school! When you enter the main doors

by the school office, just walk straight back until you dead end at the glass entrance of the

media center. Meetings start at 6:30 PM and generally last about 45 minutes. Meeting dates for

the remainder of the school year are:

November 6, 2024

January 15, 2025

April 2, 2025

April 30, 2025

Yes, we have 2 in April, but due to schedule conflicts, the beginning of May didn’t work. You do

NOT need to be a PTSA member to attend. All Husky families are welcome! Our meetings are

a great way to find out what’s happening in our school and share your thoughts.

· November 5th---No School (Election Day)

· November 27th, 28th, & 29th—No School (Thanksgiving Break)

· December 14th---Santa Switch Dance (8pm-11pm) Old National Events Plaza

· December 20th—End of 1st Semester & 2nd 9-week Grading Period

· December 21st-January 5th—No School (Winter Break)

· January 6th—No School (Staff Development/Work Day)

· January 7th—1st Day of 2nd Semester

· January 20th—No School (ML King Jr. Day)

· February 17th –No School (Presidents Day)

· March 14th—End of 3rd 9-week Grading Period

· March 24th- 29th—No School (Spring Break)

· April 18th—No School (Potential Makeup Day)

· April 5th—Prom 2025 (8pm-11pm) Old National Events Plaza

· May 2nd—No School (Potential Makeup Day)

· May 22nd— North HS Class Day for Class 2025 (8am-11am) Husky Arena

· May 23rd ---North High School 69th Commencement (7:30pm) Bundrant Stadium

· May 23rd—Last Day of School for 2024-2025 & End of 4th 9-week Grading Period

The North Huskettes Dance Team has many exciting things coming up. The Huskettes will be featured in the Evansville Living Magazine for November/ December. We sign up for Nationals in Disney World/ The ESPN Center. We will be performing Hip Hop, Jazz, and Game Day in February. We have learned our dancers and are working hard to be ready to go.

The NHS unified team tried a new sport this year... Bocce! We loved learning how to play and improved with each practice. We were looking forward to playing in Carmel at the Unified Bocce tournament, but the rain had other plans for us.

Our unified teams are gearing up to start basketball practices soon! Be on the lookout for our unified basketball team hitting a court near you.

Looking ahead to the holidays, our annual ham fundraiser will be happening again this year. Please keep us in mind if you need a ham for your Thanksgiving feast.

Recently, the North Key Club visited the Ronald McDonald House on Washington Avenue. While at RMH, fourteen club members worked together to make dinner for families utilizing the property. Dinner for the families consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, penne alfredo, garlic bread, salad, and cookies. Additionally, members took to cleaning the common living and dinning area and kitchens once dinner was ready to serve. The Key Club is looking forward to bringing more joy and kindness to others and helping kids in the community this year!

North Key Club and Student Council are working together to raise funds to purchase new stuffed animals for the Evansville Red Cross. These stuffed animals are distributed by the Red Cross in the event of natural disaster or house fire as a means of comfort for children affected by the event. In an effort to generate funds for this project, the groups are sponsoring a Pie in the Face contest during lunches Friday, October 25 through Thursday, October 31, 2024. If you would like to donate new small stuffed animals or money directly to the drive, please contact Ms. Misty Lawson, misty.lawson@evsck12.com, Key Club Sponsor or Mrs. Madison Jones, madison1.jones@evsck12.com, Student Council Sponsor.

The Principles of Human Services classes put together 50 birthday cake kits for charities. Each kit contains a cake mix, frosting, Sprite (replaces the oil, water & egg), birthday card and candles inside of a 9x13 aluminum baking pan. The kits are going to Greater Evansville Youth and Ozanam Family Shelter to help those in need celebrate their birthdays.

The Understanding Diversity classes created ornaments based on a country's culture. We have a Marshall Islands boat, Guatemalan Dancer's Dress, German pretzel and England's Big Ben

Parents of Seniors,

You received a phone call/email/text on 9/4 and 10/6 and an email on 9/16 because North High School does not have the necessary documentation needed for your senior students’ required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. Please send in documentation that the 2nd meningitis vaccine (MCV4/Menveo) has been given or call the nurse at 812-435-8345 or email her at michelle.donovan@evsck12.com with an appointment date and time to have the vaccine completed by your provider.

**Check with your provider to see if the vaccine has been given, there have been quite a few students that have had the vaccine, but it is not documented on the state database by the doctor’s office.

This needs to be completed by 10/25/24. All days beginning Monday, October 28th will be counted as unexcused until an appointment date is scheduled and reported to the nurse or that the vaccine has been given.

• Follow the counseling department on Facebook: “North High Counseling Dept.”

• Sign up for Google Classroom:

· Class of 2025- wjfftg4

· Class of 2026- 6dns2nn

· Class of 2027- bpa3daz

· Class of 2028- vjujngu

Students should be checking Google Classroom for all up to date information and opportunities from the counseling office.

PSAT will be administered to all Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors on October 22nd. Seniors will have informational sessions in the PAC

SAT School Day will be administered to all Juniors the first week in March. More information to follow at a later date.

What is the ACT/SAT?

· The ACT and SAT are college admissions tests. Colleges typically use the score earned on the ACT and/or SAT as part of their admission process. You can Google colleges to look for the average ACT and SAT test score needed for admission.

What is the difference between ACT and SAT?

· https://blog.prepscholar.com/act-vs-sat

College Admissions and ACT/SAT

· Some colleges and universities are choosing a “test optional” admissions policy. Students will need to check with the schools they plan to apply for in the fall to determine if the ACT or SAT are needed for admission. Colleges that utilize “test optional” sometimes require a more involved essay in the admission requirements.

· Having a good ACT or SAT score may help with scholarship selection even if colleges don’t require a test for admission. Test optional does not mean students should not test.

Should I send my test scores?

· When registering, you should select colleges that you think you would like to attend and send your test scores. Many schools will require test scores directly from the testing agency. If you have to send scores after the test there will be a fee assessed.

· College bound athletes must send their scores to the NCAA eligibility center and/or the NAIA center. NCAA code 9999 NAIA code is 9876

How do I register for the ACT or SAT?

· Students must register online at the following websites:

· ACT: www.actstudent.org

· SAT: www.collegeboard.org

· Students will need their High School Code. North High School 150977

· Register by the deadline.

· You will have to upload a photo--see websites for guidelines.

Congratulations to the North High School 2024 Fall Homecoming: Queen--Gracie Winzinger; King--Avery Haynie; Queen runner up--Carly Lewis; and King runner up--Kaleb Ryan.

Congratulations to North High School senior, Ava Gibson, for being selected as one of the 2024 West Side Nut Club Fall Festival "Youth of the Day" winners. Ava will be recognized at the 2024 WSNC Fall Festival and she will take part in the WSNC Fall Festival Parade. Congrats to Ava Gibson!

Congratulations to North High School 11th grader, Britny Rojas-Perez, for being awarded August 2024 North High School PTSA Student of the Month! Britny received a certificate and a gift card.

Congratulations to North High School 11th grader, Elizabeth Rudd, for being awarded September 2024 North High School PTSA Student of the Month! Elizabeth received a certificate and a gift card.

Join the PTSA!

Individual memberships are $10.00 each.

North High School

Student School Hours

7:30am—2:30pm

NHS PTSA Officers

Unit Number 3864

President: Jennifer Sisson (jsisson503@att.net)

Vice President: Mandy Nash (ajmbnash@gmail.com)

Treasurer: Jenifer Sorrel (j.sorrell@twc.com)

Secretary: Mandi Sartore (mandi.sartore@yahoo.com)

Email: northhsptsa@gmail.com
Website: https://north.evscschools.com
Location: North High School, 15331 U.S. 41, Evansville, IN, USA
Phone: 812.435.8283
Twitter: @Evansville_NHS