It's hard to believe we are already four weeks into the school year. Classes are in full swing and there are a lot of activities taking place. I encourage you to reach out to your student's advisory teacher if you have any questions, and we also ask that you check your student's HAC. Teachers update their gradebook weekly, and this can be a good way to inform your student's W.I.N time choices.

Have a great weekend all,

Columba Jones

Principal

Thanks to all our families who attended our Fall Community Celebration and Open House last week on Thursday. It was a full night of connecting staff and families, sharing everything HRVHS has to offer, and celebrating our students' talents and accomplishments. We will be coming back even bigger and better next year, and would love your feedback on making this event even more successful. Please help us by completing this two-question survey.

Students have access to teacher support during W.I.N time Tuesday through Friday. Ask your student about this time. Are they accessing academic support or participating in an activity or club during this time? It's very important that all students schedule their weekly W.I.N time every Monday by 4:00pm. Students have time to do this during their advisory time on Mondays. If they need help, they can connect with their advisory teacher on Mondays or revisit the video tutorial below.

HRVHS held a Fire Drill today, Friday September 22nd, in the morning. As was shared at the start of the year, we will be conducting a safety drill every month. Please click below for more detailed information that went out in the district newsletter.

The safety of your student and all students in our schools as well as the safety of the school staff and support personnel is very important to us. In order to maintain a safe environment, it is necessary that we practice our emergency and crisis response plans by having drills designed to familiarize students and staff with our procedures.

We will be alerting you when the drills take place, so that you can check in with your student. You may want to invite their thoughts and opinions about school safety and natural events that could cause real life lockdowns. If your student has trauma or special needs, consider what mental health supports may be beneficial around the time of the drill.

HRVHS has a goal for every student to reach a 90% attendance rate. This means students should miss no more than 18 days of school per year.

Students who attend school regularly are more likely to do well in school and graduate on time. Attendance is a predictor of success. Please send your child to school every day.

We look forward to seeing students every day this year!

The video below will show you how to order from jostens.com. You do not need the entire graduation package you can order items like a cap, a gown, or a tassel individually. You can also click on this link: Hood River Valley High School - Jostens Link

9/28- HRVHS Site Council (come learn about what's happening at HRV; we're looking for parents to join and help give us feedback- email columba.jones@hoodriver.k12.or.us if you're interested)

10/6- HOCO Information Assembly

10/7- SAT at HRVHS

10/9-10/13 Homecoming Week

10/14- Homecoming Dance/PSAT at HRVHS

10/18 - Picture Retake/Make-up

10/27- End of 1st Qtr/Progress Report Cards

10/27-10/29- Musical

10/30- No School- Teacher Comp Day