HHS Focus
We’ve made it to the last week of school! Let’s bring good energy, stay consistent with routines, and finish the year moving forward together!
Schedule
Sunday, Dec 14th
DECA Winter Festival from 11:30 am to 4 pm in the HHS Cafeteria.
Monday, Dec 15th
SALT meeting during seminar.
HMS/HHS Band/Choir Holiday Concert at 7pm in the Auditorium.
Tuesday, Dec 16th
StuCo meeting during Seminar.
HS Wrestling JV Tournament in Garden City at 3:30 pm. Dismissal at 11:45 am.
HS Basketball C/JV/V in Liberal at 4 pm. Dismissal at 2:15 pm.
Wednesday, Dec 17th
Odd period finals
Thursday, Dec 18th
Even period finals
Book club meeting during Seminar
Friday, Dec 19th
Dismissal at 11:30 am for all students.
HS Wrestling Girls V in Goodland at 3 pm. Dismissal is at 8:45 am.
Saturday, Dec 20th
HS Wrestling Boys V in Goodland at 10 am.
Mr. Kent’s Updates
This is going to be a busy and exciting week with students moving in and out. To help everything run smoothly, we’ll have spreadsheets in the front office starting Monday that show who is exempt and the hours they’re exempt. Thanks in advance for your flexibility and teamwork, together we’ve got this!
Activity Leave Times
Tuesday, Dec 16th
HS Wrestling JV Tournament in Garden City at 3:30 pm. Dismissal at 11:45 am.
HS Basketball C/JV/V in Liberal at 4 pm. Dismissal at 2:15 pm.
Friday, Dec 19th
Dismissal at 11:30 am for all students.
HS Wrestling Girls V in Goodland at 3 pm. Dismissal is at 8:45 am.
This Week…. Dec 14th - Dec 20th
WINTER FESTIVAL
To start off this week Hugoton High School DECA is hosting the DECA Winter Festival from 11:30-4pm this Sunday, December 14th in the HHS Cafeteria. We have games, crafts, and story-time for the kids. Food and shopping for the adults. DECA will also be having a silent auction from donated gift baskets from some of the amazing vendors. We have 30 vendors, so make sure to swing on by for some holiday fun.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Join us Monday at 7 PM in the Auditorium for our Holiday Concert! I’ve had the chance to hear the choir and band practicing all week, and they sound incredible. The choir will kick off the evening, followed by the band closing out the show. Come enjoy a wonderful night of music and the best part is, it’s completely FREE!
FINALS INFORMATION AND FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
Final Exam Exemption Requirements:
Maintain A or B average.
No more than 4 absences per hour, per semester.
No more than 3 tardies per hour, per semester.
No disciplinary infractions.
All and only school activities absences are excused.
Do students need to check in and out with the front office if they are leaving or coming in?
Yes, students should always be checking in and out of the office. The only time they do not is if they show up on time to their first hour.
Will all classes have a final?
Yes, all classes will have a final exam. Teachers will decide the format, but each final will cover the content taught during the semester.
If a student is exempt from all their finals this is what is required of them.
Their last day of school is Tuesday, December 16th and we hope you have a wonderful break!
College classes will be finished early and students do not need to report for that hour once the class is completed with finals since they will be taking them early.
When Vo Tech classes finish students do not need to report for those hours once they are completed.
For Worked Based Learning students should continue to build relationships with the community and the partners they are working with. If they will be missing any time they need to notify Mr. Davis and community members they are partnered with.
If a student is exempt from only a couple of hours this is what is required of them.
On Wednesday Dec 17th we will be testing all odd hours. Students will be expected to show up for the odd and even hours that they have to test in. For the hours they are exempt they are free to leave. They must check in and out with the front desk before they leave and when they come in.
On Thursday Dec 18th we will be testing all even hours. Students will be expected to show up for the odd and even hours that they have to test in. For the hours they are exempt and finals they have already completed they are free to leave. They must check in and out with the front desk before they leave and when they come in.
On Friday we will see them for our half day of school where they get to check in with each hour ensuring they have completed everything.
College classes will be finished early and students do not need to report for that hour once the class is completed with finals since they will be taking them early.
When Vo Tech classes finish students do not need to report for those hours once they are completed. They will need to be in by seminar if they are not exempt from those classes and will need to check in at the front desk.
For Worked Based Learning students should continue to build relationships with the community and the partners they are working with. If they will be missing any time they need to notify Mr. Davis and community members they are partnered with.
If a student is not exempt from any exams this is what is required of them.
They must attend all day on Wednesday Dec 17th, Thursday Dec 18th, and on Friday Dec 19th for our half day of school.
When Vo Tech classes finish students do not need to report for those hours once they are completed. They will need to be in by seminar if they are not exempt from those classes and will need to check in at the front desk. They will need to check in for seminar and on, even on Friday’s half day.
For Worked Based Learning students should continue to build relationships with the community and the partners they are working with. If they will be missing any time they need to notify Mr. Davis and community members they are partnered with.
What is the schedule for the half day on Friday?
1st - 8:00 am to 8:20 am
2nd - 8:26 am to 8:46 am
3rd - 8:52 am to 9:12 am
4th - 9:18 am to 9:38 am
Seminar - 9:44 am to 10:04 am
6th - 10:10 am to 10:35 am
7th - 10:41 am to 11:01 am
8th - 11:07 am to 11:30 am
Next Week… Dec 21st - Jan 3rd
We wish all our students, families, and community members a joyful and relaxing holiday season! Enjoy this time with family and friends, make great memories, and take a well-deserved break.
We’re excited to welcome everyone back, rested and ready to go, on January 5th. Thank you for your continued support of our school, our community truly makes us stronger.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Hugoton!
Looking Ahead…
First day of school for the new year is Jan 5th and we will be taking MAPS tests in Math and ELA this week.
Quote for the Week!
"Most of life is about showing up. You do the best you can, which varies from day to day."