Skylark Bookshop is hosting Mindy McGinnis
Skylark Bookshop is hosting acclaimed author (and local school favorite) Mindy McGinnis, who will be speaking about her rich and varied literary career on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm. Mindy is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From historical to fantasy, contemporary to gothic thriller, you can always count on Mindy’s books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. This is going to be a fascinating evening with a vastly accomplished and engaging speaker!
Support HHS eSports!
The esports fall season is drawing to a close, with Rocket League and Overwatch both qualifying for the state games. They head to Springfield on Friday, Dec 1st and Saturday, Dec 2nd for their chance at a state title! Tune in to support your Kewpies!
Matches will be streamed online for free at www.twitch.tv/moseforg starting at 9am.
The bracket and schedule are available here: https://www.mosef.org/fall-brawl
There will be a state-sendoff for these student athletes on Thursday at 8:40am in the commons
Any graduating Hickman student can propose a theme for prom!
We will accept all prom theme proposals until January 5th, 2024.
We will combine all themes and place them into a google survey for the senior class to view.
Seniors will have around 2 weeks in January to vote on a theme.
We will be begin purchasing theme decorations in February and March.
The 13th annual LAST KEWPIE STANDING event will be held on February 10, 2024, at Bur Oak Brewery.
Tickets are $60 for an individual ticket or 2 tickets for $110.
This event is for those 21 years and older.
Ticket price includes admission, dinner, silent & live auctions, as well as a chance to win $1,000, $2,000, or $3,000 in the reverse raffle!
The doors open at 5pm and the reverse raffle starts at 6pm. In order to participate in the reverse raffle, you MUST be inside the door by 6pm. You are more than welcome to come after 6pm; however, you will not be able to participate in the reverse raffle. After 6pm, you can participate in the silent and live auction, and other games throughout the event. If tickets are available after the reverse raffle starts, they can be purchased; however, participation in the raffle will not be allowed. We are looking forward to a fun evening of supporting over 600 scholar athletes at Hickman High School!
Purchase tickets at https://www.kewpieboosters.com.
Juniors and Seniors interested in the Early College program through MACC:
Donate to our Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Fund
Running out of time to do something special for your child’s teachers at the Holidays? PTSA has you covered!
You can make a donation to our Teacher Appreciation gift card fund using this link: https://bit.ly/DonateHHSPTSA
Just click on "Teacher Appreciation" on the drop down menu. Credit and debit cards and PayPal are all accepted, and you can also drop off checks made out to "HHS PTSA-Teacher Appreciation” at the North Office. All donations big and small go a long way toward saying thanks to teachers & staff for all they do!
Teacher Appreciation Holiday Happenings
It's Holiday Happening time at Hickman! Please help us celebrate staff by signing up to donate a dessert and/or funds to help make this season a special one for everything our HHS staff does! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AA8A922A5F58-45977953-teacher
You can also go directly to the Hickman PTSA's donation page at: https://bit.ly/DonateHHSPTSA and choose "Teacher Appreciation Events" from the drop-down menu. Credit and debit cards, and PayPal are all accepted. Or, checks can be delivered to the Hickman West Office; please include "TAC" on the memo line. All donations big and small go a long way toward saying thanks to teachers & staff for all they do!
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser
Save The Date: Saturday, December 9
Event: Annual Barnes & Noble Fundraiser
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Present the voucher at time of purchase (in-person or online) to donate 10% of total sales for Hickman High School PTSA.
- Enjoy "celebrity readers", Santa Claus, and musical entertainment throughout the day!
We hope to see YOU there!
National PTA Reflections Program
Show off your creativity through the National PTA Reflections Program. This year’s theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”
Submit your completed works of art expressing why you’re hopeful in one or all of the available arts categories including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
For more information on entry requirements as well as the entry form, please visit https://mopta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-2024-Student-Entry-Fillable-Form.pdf
Complete the 3rd page and include it with your entry (the top portion will be completed by PTSA). Entries are due by December 4th. Please send your questions and/or submit your entries to HHSReflections1927@gmail.com.