Hughes Academy Weekly Update

March 31, 2025

Upcoming Events

March 31 - Zoned Southside High School Students to tour Southside

April 1 - ELA District Benchmark

April 2 - Math District Benchmark

April 3 - Science 6th Grade District Benchmark

April 4 - AVANT/STAMP Make-Up - 8th Grade Spanish Partial Immersion Students

April 4 - All subject Benchmark Make-ups

April 4 - Cougar Shack

April 7 - 11 - Assistant Principal Week

April 7 - All subject Benchmark Make-ups

April 7 - Hughes Experience 5:00 - 7:00

April 8 - Cocoa with Counselors

April 9 - Special Olympics

April 9 - Faculty Meeting

April 9 - Hoodie Day for Live School points

April 10 - Elementary School Visit

April 11 - Cougar Shack

April 14 - SIC

April 15 - Cocoa with Counselors

April 17 - Boeing Field Trip

April 17 - Elementary School Visit

April 18 - No School

April 20-26 - National Volunteers Week

April 22 - 6th Grade Field Trip

April 23 - Spring Drama Performance

April 23 - Live School Dress Down Day for points

April 24 - School Counselor Advisory Council

April 24 - Mid-Quarter Grade Notifications to Parents- Check Parent Backpack

April 24 - 6th Grade Band and Strings

April 25 - Art 1 Field Trip

April 25 - 7th and 8th Grade Band and Strings

April 25 - Cougar Shack

April 25 - ROCKstar Lunch

April 29 - SC Ready Writing

Spring Sports Schedule

Upcoming Events Flyer

Hughes is grateful for the generous sponsorship of these businesses and ALL of our 2024-2025 Friends of Hughes contributors. Friends of Hughes sponsorships help fund school improvements, classroom support, and provide programs for our students. Thank you for your support!

Cougar Shack - PTSA members, please be sure to check your email.

Taco Tuesday - 4th Quarter

Media Center Helper - 2nd Semester

WE CONGRATULATE OUR ROCKSTAR STUDENTS!

Public Education Partners & Ms. Olenja's Engineering Classes at Hughes Academy

At Hughes Academy, we know that strong private partnerships are the key to unlocking incredible opportunities for our students! A huge THANK YOU to Catherine Schumacher, President & CEO of Public Education Partners, for awarding us a generous grant that will bring STEAM books and activities into our classrooms!

This support fuels creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning for our future engineers. Check out the video to see the impact in action!

https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreenvillesc/videos/partners-in-the-private-sector-make-greenvillesc-better-thats-true-for-transform/3488767641432209/

STAMP/AVANT Test Training Information

8th grade Spanish Partial Immersion Students will attend a STAMP/AVANT Test training session 3/10/25. The test will be given 3/24 and 3/28. Make-ups will be 4/4/25. Click on the button for parent information and practice tests for your student.

You can now pre-register your student for our 2025-2026 Extended Day Program.

Updated Dress Down Days and Hoodie Days

School Counseling Department Montly Newsletter

Afterschool Tutoring Dates

This program is for registered students. See your school counselor for more information.

Extended Day Program Registration Information

Spots available for EDP (after school care). Only $52.00 weekly fee. Extended day is from 3:30pm until 6:00pm. Please contact Alison Conner at 864-355-6213 or aconner@greenville.k12.sc.us for questions.

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.

8th Grade Field Trip - Carowinds

If you are interested in going on the 8th grade field trip to Carowinds on May 16, 2025, you can register at the link below.

(https://orangeskytravel.com/100773)

If you previously registered for the Dollywood field trip and want to go on the Carowinds trip, you do not need to do anything. If you registered for the Dollywood field trip and are unable or do not want to go to Carowinds, please send Ms. Barker an email at mmbarker@greenvilleschools.com.

Magnet Information

Applications for the following rounds for the 2025-2026 school year are available on line:

Round 4 - 3/24 to 5/2 at 4:00 pm

Round 5 - 5/12 to 6/19 at 4:00 pm

Round 6 - 1/30 - 7/24 at 4:00 pm

For more information on the application process and to apply, click here.

Do you need a magnet bus for next year? Click here and return the form to contact listed below.

Contact Mrs. Marsha Patry, Hughes Academy Magnet Coordinator, at mpatry@greenvilleschools.k12.sc.us or (864)355-6224 if you have any questions.

8th Grade Field Trip Information

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