>2012-2013 PTSA Volunteers! The Holly Springs High School PTSA Nominating Committee is in the process of nominating enthusiastic individuals to serve on the 2012-2013 PTSA Board. If you are interested in making a difference at HSHS by serving on the PTSA Board please email HSHSVolunteer@aol.com.

>Senior Signs!There is still time to purchase your Senior Sign!  A PTSA representative will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday May 9th and 16th from 5-6 pm.  You may purchase or pick up preordered signs during these times.  They are $6 and checks may be made out to HSHS PTSA.

Questions?  Please contact Mary Howard at bhowardmary@nc.rr.com

Wake Tech is very pleased to announce the Stephen C. Scott Presidential Scholars Program.

The program will provide tuition assistance along with a multitude of benefits not available in other programs. 

To learn more, please visit the Stephen C. Scott Presidential Scholars Program website.  Applications are due May 31, 2012.

Hawk Parents,

In an attempt to reflect on our communication practices, we would like for you to participate in a brief 6-question survey. Created by HSHS Family, Business, and Community Committee, this survey data will provide the Golden Hawk staff helpful information to be used when planning various programs for the 2012-2013 school year. Thank you for your time, as we will use the survey data to continue to effectively communicate information regarding your child's schooling at Holly Springs High School.

Click here to access the survey!

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship - This scholarship opportunity is for high school females graduating in 2013, reside in Wake County, is a US citizen, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applicants should excel in the classroom, be physically fit, like to serve the community and have a special talent such as playing an instrument, singing, monologue, dancing etc.... An information meeting will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012  at Garner Historic Auditorium.   For more information and to register visit http://distinguishedyw.org/participate.  For more information about the informational meeting and questions, please contact Dana Smith at distinguishedyw.wake@gmail.com. Registration deadline is June 15, 2012.

2012 Special Olympics

>Athletics Open House. On May 17^th Holly Springs High School Athletic Department will be holding an open house for all incoming freshman and their parents/guardians at 7pm in the gymnasium.  The Golden Hawks Club and all head coaches will be in attendance.  During this time all dates regarding tryouts, summer workouts, and physicals will be given, as well as addressing any questions you may have.  This will be a great time to meet all the coaches and find out about the Golden Hawks Club and how they support Holly Springs Athletics. 

>2012 HSHS Prom. The 2012 HSHS Prom will be held on Saturday, May 19th from 8 pm - 12 midnight at the Sheraton - Downtown Raleigh.  All fines and fees must be paid prior to purchasing prom tickets.  Jrs/Srs may clear their fines and fees the week of March 26th during HOT lunch.  Prom tickets will go on sale the week of April 9th.  Prom tickets are $20 each.

Prom Ticket Purchase Verification Form

Prom Guest Request Form

>Alive at 25. Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for persons 16-24 years of age. In an effort to change the driving behavior, thereby reducing the risks associated with young drivers, the National Safety Council developed Alive at 25. This program zeros in on these drivers. Click here to download the press release.

>PTSA 2012 Mural Contest Information! Click here to view flyer.

>National Merit Semifinalist Information! Mitchell Brady has advanced to Finalist standing in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program, a distinction that places him in a group of students representing less than one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors. Mitch is the first Holly Springs High School student to be named a National Merit Finalist. The National Merit Program is the largest of its kind, awarding approximately 8,400 Merit Scholarship awards nationwide.

>STREETSAFE! StreetSafe is a non-profit program offering a unique hands-on driving session designed to make teens safer and more responsible on our roads. Taught by police and fire personal and focusing on parental involvement, our goal is to reduce the number of injuries, deaths and crashes by young, inexperienced drivers. Sign up today – space is limited! Click here to view flyer.

>ACT Information. ACT score reports will be mailed to students approximately five to eight weeks from the date they took the test.  HSHS will not receive scores for distribution.

>Attention Seniors. 2012 Graduation Cap & Gown Pictures will be taken on Thursday, Feb. 16th.  Please check with any staff member for your scheduled times.  Pictures will be Pre-pay only by check or cash.  Extra order forms can be retrieved from the front office or student services.

>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.

>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:

• Interscholastic athletic programs
• Intramural athletic programs
• Marching bands
• School patrols
• Cheerleaders
• 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

>HAWKS ON TIME: Generally, school is the source and foundation in which students begin to develop the important skills they will need to succeed and thrive in the real world. One such important skill is that of time management.  Getting to school and/or class on time is a vital, necessary beginning for all students to ensure they are reaching their full potential each and every day.  To assist students with the development of their time management skills, Holly Springs High School will be implementing a new initiative, HAWKS ON TIME! ...read more. View Presentation.

>GET A SLICE OF THE PIE!: Papa John’s is partnering with the Wake County Public School System to help raise funds in support our schools. Every second Wednesday of the month Wake County Papa John’s pizza restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds to all schools in the Wake County Public School System.

>HSHS Sports: For information about dates, times and contacts for all athletic events go to the HSHS Athletics Website.

>Drivers Ed: Information about Drivers Ed can be found on the Student Website. New procedures, effective immediately!

Tuesday & Thursday

Students and Parents : NEW PROCEDURES effective immediately:

1.      Students complete both the driving and the classroom portion of Driver’s Education.

2.      Students will need to bring in Driver Education Certificate to Ms. Traversi who will give them a Driver Eligibility Certificate.

3.      Students will take the Driver Eligibility Certificate home for a parent signature.

4.      Students will return the signed DEC along with their Birth Certificate and *  the previous semester’s final grades to Ms. Traversi.

5.      Ms. Traversi will validate the Driver Eligibility Certificate if the student has all of the above named documents.

6.      It is the student’s responsibility to have all necessary documents in order to have their Driver Eligibility Certificate validated.

7.      Certificates are valid for 30 days only. Please submit certificates to DMV before the 30-day deadline.  Eligibility Certificates are limited.

* Previous semester’s final grades: Either a printout from SPAN or a report card can be used but 1^st & 2^nd quarter, exam, & final grades OR 3^rd & 4th quarter, exam, & final grades must be

included.

HSHS MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Holly Springs High School community is to establish a model of excellence that ensures life-long learning of 21st century skills for all students in order to become productive and responsible citizens.

HSHS PROFILE:

Holly Springs High School, a North Carolina School of Excellence with high growth, is one of the Wake County Public School System’s twenty-six high schools. Located in the southern part of the county, the school is within easy commuting distance of the state’s capital, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park. In 2010 Holly Springs High School was recognized by Newsweek as one of the “best public high schools in the United States.”
Click here for complete school profile

HSHS VISION STATEMENT:

Holly Springs High School envisions an academically rich, character-building environment that promotes community involvement. Our stakeholders possess a passion for the pursuit of excellence locally and globally. Each individual’s journey to on-time graduation is supported through and facilitated by a network of Professional Learning Communities.