HHHS Weekly Update

Winter Athletic Awards Night -- Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7pm

Ivy Tech Admissions Day/FAFSA Completion Event -- Thursday, March 20th 2025 (During SRT)

Spring Break -- March 31, 2025 - April 11, 2025

Honor Society Banquet --- April 21st, 6:30pm

Prom (Juniors and Seniors - Underclassmen only as guest) -- Saturday, April 26, 2025

* This event will be held at The Barn (Anderson, IN) from 8:00-11:00 PM

King's Island Trip (Seniors Only) -- Friday, May 9th

Academic Honors Night - (Invitations will be sent) -- Monday, May 12, 2025

* This event will be held in the HHHS Auditorium starting at 6:30 PM

Senior Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee (Seniors Only) -- Friday-Sunday, May 16-18

Graduation Parade -- Tuesday, May 27, 2025

*This event will follow the traditional parade route through Arcadia starting at 6:00 PM

Baccalaureate -- Wednesday, May 28, 2025

* This event will be held in the HHHS gymnasium starting at 6:30 PM

Final Exams -- Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

*Detailed schedule will be sent out closer to time.

2025 Graduation -- Saturday, May 31st at 6pm

New Course Offerings for 25-26

There are three new courses that will be offered next year that were not advertised to students during the scheduling process. If your student is interested in participating in one of the following courses next year, please have them check their email for a message from Mrs. Cantlon with a form for them to fill out expressing their interest.

* AP Environmental Science (10, 11, 12) - FULL YEAR -- AP Environmental Science is a course based on content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course. Students enrolled in AP Environmental Science investigate the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

* Photography (9, 10, 11, 12) - ONE SEMESTER - Photography is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in photography engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works, creating photographs, films, and videos utilizing a variety of digital tools. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art related careers.

* Etymology (11) - ONE SEMESTER - SAT/ACT PREP CLASS FOR JUNIORS - Etymology, a language studies course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is the study and application of the derivation of English words and word families from their roots in ancient and modern languages (Latin, Greek, Germanic, and Romance Languages). Students analyze meanings of English words by examining roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students analyze the connotative and denotative meaning of words in a variety of contexts and the reasons for language change. Students write about word history and semantics in texts that require etymological sensitivity, such as Renaissance poetry or works in translation.

The 2026 HHHS International Trip to Munich, Prague, and Krakow during Spring Break next year. This Holocaust Remembrance tour will focus on visiting concentration camps and other Holocaust memorials and historical sites, including Dachau Concentration Camp, Terezin Concentration Camp, and Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. This will be a small group trip with limited spots. Due to the intense nature of this trip, it will be open to current sophomores and juniors first. Parents may join a waitlist for any unfilled slots, but we cannot guarantee availability, and priority will be given to students. The base cost of the trip is $4,353. Questions? Contact Mrs. Monnin (kmonnin@hhschuskies.org)

Any junior or senior interested in participating in Purpose Paradigm, please use this Google Form to sign up. This is a great opportunity for students to dive deeper into their strengths as a person and start to learn more about themselves as they look towards the future!

This opportunity will be during SRT's on Thursday on the following dates: April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8. Classroom location will be announced closer to time.

A short video testimonial from a previous group of ours that went through the program is linked here.

HHHS Scholarship Website

New Scholarship Opportunity!

Don Leach Memorial Scholarship

The Don Leach Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 given to a senior who plans to pursue a degree in education. Applicants will be screened on the same merits Don brought to the Hamilton Heights community throughout the duration of his career…Character, integrity, commitment to high academic standards, and community service. Students must have a “B” average, demonstrate financial need, and illustrate community and school involvement.

Link to Application

Deadline to Apply: April 18th, 2025

Upcoming Scholarships Due:

UNCF Stem Scholarship - March 24

Hagan - March 15

Doug Carter - March 17

Stapleton Strong - March 18

Orchard Project - March 21

HC Republican Women's Club - March 21

Northern HC GOP Club - March 21

Drama Boosters - March 21

Cicero Sons of the American Legion Scholarship - April 18

Don Leach Memorial Scholarship - April 18

Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Scholarship - May 1

IN Extensions Homemakers "Steps to Success" - May 1

Boston's (HHHS Freshman) favorite form of exercise is riding a bike. While riding, he is actively engaged physically and socially. It is a great way for him to get outside during the warmer months and experience the pleasures of our small town. During the winter months, he is able to ride his bike down the hallways of HHHS. Interacting with his peers during bike rides is a great way for him to socialize while strengthening his physical body at the same time.

Cost of bike: $5,000

Boston's smile while riding the bike: priceless!

How can you help?!

• 3/24 through 3/26: 1st period teachers will have envelopes to collect donations. EVERY little bit helps! Some change, a few dollar bills, anything! The 1st period class with the most donations will get donuts on Friday morning, March 28th.

• Thursday, March 27th, students may pay $2.00 to play in a dodgeball game during SRT.

The two Hamilton Heights Unified Bowling teams competed in the state championship this weekend. Out of 45 teams, the teams came in 20th and 3rd! Congrats to all of the unified bowlers on a great weekend!

HHHS BPA had success at the State Leadership Conference. The Huskies placed in the top 10 in 17 events, with 12 students qualifying for the national leadership conference.

190 Financial Math and Concepts

10th Olivia Cosand

590 Meeting and Event Planning

1st Bella McDole

591 Management Marketing and Human Resource Concepts

9th Hailey Hall

594 Digital Marketing Concepts

6th Katelynn Bishop

160 Economic Research Team

6th Grant Cavanaugh, Enzo Christy, Landon Faubion, Drew Laitas

455 User Experience Design Team

5th Kylie Hilton, Maddy Lustig, Zoe Pickett

500 Global Marketing Team

6th Bekah Beechler, Brinley Flaherty, Anna Kauffman, Jessa Steffen

510 Small Business Management Team

3rd Julia Bearman, Sierra Bramel, Giselle Effing, Elyse Hurley

550 Parliamentary Procedure Team

5th Izzy Bailey, Addison Gilmore, Drew Hilton, Gwendolyn Pritsch

420 Digital Media Production

4th Lizzy Smith

535 Human Resource Management

2nd Hailey Hall

540 Ethics and Professionalism

1st Gwendolyn Pritsch

110 Advanced Accounting

4th Katelynn Bishop

125 Payroll Accounting

3rd Taylor Morrison

600 Medical Coding

3rd Anna Kauffman

605 Health Insurance and Billing

8th Tessa Hartwick

610 Health Admin Procedures

6th Olivia Cosand

Check out all our students are creating in the HHHS art department!

Cap and Gown Handout:

Jostens will be in the HHHS Media Center on Thursday, March 20th, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm to hand out graduate caps, gowns, and other ordered items.

• Jostens mailed out reminder cards to every graduate with a balance owed.

• The balance must be paid beforehand online or in cash on March 20th.
• JOSTENS DOES NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS!
• The graduate, parents, or siblings only may pick up items. Friends may not pick up items.

• If you cannot pick up items on Thursday, March 20th. Mrs. Hippensteel will hold items in the Media Center until they are paid for or someone can pick them up.

• Gowns are not made to fit to form, so they will be big on some people. They should be ankle-length and come down to the wrist.

Handicap Seating for Graduation:

Use this link to reserve handicap seating.

Senior Trip:

Reminder! The remaining balance ($300) due for the senior trip to Gatlinburg is due Friday, March 21st! Checks can be made out to HHHS and dropped off in the front office.

King's Island:

Those seniors going to King's Island on May. 9th-- money ($75) is due by March 21st! Checks made out to HHHS and also dropped off at the from office.

• The deadline for returning student registration is May 1st.
• Out-of-district student transfer request applications are also due by May 1st.

Don't Forget!

• It's a state mandate that all students have their Meningitis (MCV4) vaccine by the start of their senior year.
• All daily medication orders and care plans dated after April 1, 2025 are good for the 2025-26 school year.

2024-2025 School Calendar

2025-2026 School Calendar

HHHS Administration

Mrs. Whitney Gray, HHHS Principal, wgray@hhschuskies.org

Mr. Mitch Street, HHHS Dean of Students, mstreet@hhschuskies.org

Mr. Kurt Ogden, HHHS Athletic Director, kogden@hhschuskies.org

HHHS School Counseling

Mrs. Jessica Cantlon, Director of School Counseling, Grades 10-12 (L-Z), jcantlon@hhschuskies.org

Miss April Baugher, School Counselor Grades 10-12 (A-K), abaugher@hhschuskies.org

Mrs. Lori Watson, Freshmen School Counselor, lwatson@hhschuskies.org

Office Staff

Mrs. Missy Flanders, Main Office and Attendance Secretary, mflanders@hhschuskies.org

Mrs. Diana Davis, Main Office Secretary, ddavis@hhschuskies.org

Mrs. Caty Wiegman, Registrar, cwiegman@hhschuskies.org

School Nurse

Mrs. Jami Steffen BSN, RN, HHHS School Nurse, jsteffen@hhschuskies.org