Golden Hawks Informational Tours:
New School Assignment
Informational Tours:
Tuesdays at 2:45 pm & Thursdays at 8:00 am. No appointment necessary.
Sign in at the school's main office.
For more information, call Ms. Traversi,
Student Services Technician at 577-1443.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -The Federal government mandated the creation of the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid. Parents and students must submit this form no earlier than
January 1. This application can be completed online at the US Department of Education’s FAFSA website at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should check college for FAFSA deadlines. Students and parents can create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to electronically sign the FAFSA. Students and parents must visit
www.pin.ed.gov to create this number.
Do you need assistance completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)? CFNC will sponsor FAFSA Day on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Visit cfnc.org to register and for more information. Items to take to the session: 2011 federal tax returns (for student and parents), FAFSA PINS (four digit ID numbers) for student and parent (visit pin.ed.gov), and 2012-2013 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (visit fafsa.gov).
>Wake County Cheerleading Competition- Come out and support the Golden Hawk cheerleaders! Holly Springs High
School will host the Wake County Cheerleadingchampionships Saturday,
January 28th. The Golden Hawks JV team will compete at 1:56
and Golden Hawks Varsity team will compete at 4:01. Spectator fees are
$7, no re-entry or club passes permitted. Cameras allowed. Concessions
will be open all day. Sessions are as follows:
Middle school competition begins at 9 with awards around 11:30/11:45.
JV competition begins at 1 (awards after varsity division)
Varsity competition begins at 2:30, awards around 4:30/4:45.
>PTSA News. Join
PTSA on Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30 pm in the Media Center for a
very important meeting! After a brief General Membership meeting,
parents AND students will have the opportunity to explore ways to
volunteer in our community! Refreshments will be served. Don't miss
this opportunity to help make a difference!
>New Procedures for Driver Education. Click here to view .pdf.
>Late Cap&Gown Orders- Late orders for seniors who have not ordered their cap/gown or other senior items will be handled through the Jostens local website www.trianglegrad.com. Seniors who have not placed an order will be able to order cap&gowns, class rings, graduation announcements, and other senior products from this site.
>HSHS Winter Sports Program - Hot off the Press! The HSHS Winter Sports Programs are now available!!! They are $5.00! They feature all of the winter sports teams, rosters, schedules, coach info & much more!! Please contact The Golden Hawks Club or the parent who is selling for your team! Please support our Winter Sports Teams by purchasing a Program & attending winter sports events throughout the season. Thank you!
>PSAT Scores - If a student did not receive his/her PSAT scores in advisory on December 14th, the student needs to register on the College Board site. He/she can see their scores an their test answers to review in the book. If more scores arrive later, we will distribute them as soon as possible. Click here to access the College Board site.
>Attention Seniors: We are in the process of making the senior bulletin board. In years past, the bulletin board has reflected seniors as babies. However, this year, we want to recognize you as the beautiful people you are today. Please help us accomplish this task by donating your formal senior picture (the one with the tux or the drape). Please give these pictures directly to your senior advisors (Mrs. Greene or Mrs. Chidwick) or you can drop them off in the envelopes hanging outside their doors 2705 or 2614. Photos will not be returned. We look forward to your participation.
>Merit Scholar: Congratulations Mitchell Brady! One of 52 WCPSS students named Merit Scholar semifinalist. Full List of semifinalist
>Volunteers: All continuing volunteers approved last year MUST reactivate as a volunteer no later than October 31, 2011. You may go to any WCPSS site and register through the district intranet. After October 31, 2011, individuals previously approved may not volunteer without a new criminal record check. The volunteer system is open daily until October 31, 2011. Starting November 7, 2011, through May 21, 2012, the system will be open on Mondays only.
>Student Insurance: Wake County Board Policy requires that every student participant in the following activities must furnish proof of membership in the student accident insurance program or proof that comparable coverage is carried by another insurance policy:
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Interscholastic athletic programs
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Intramural athletic programs
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Marching bands
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School patrols
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Cheerleaders
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Activities groups making overnight trips or excursion
The WCPSS has selected the Student Insurance Plan with K&K Insurance Group to make reliable overage available to parents. If you don’t have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. The coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.
Enroll in Student Insurance here
>After School Activity Bus: Below are the stops for the HSHS After School Activity Bus Route. The ASA Bus runs Monday-Thursday beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
Leave HSHS.... 5:05
Herbert Akins.... 5:15
Holly Ridge Middle.... 5:25
Lowes Foods - corner of Kildaire Farm Rd & Ten Ten Rd.... 5:40
Apex Elementary School.... 6:00
New Hill Post Office.... 6:15
