HHS Focus
Last week with seniors before finals!
Schedule
Monday, May 4th
NHS seminar meeting
HHS Boys Basketball Meeting during seminar.
JV Golf in Ulysses at 1:00 pm. Dismissal at 10:45 am.
NHS Induction Ceremony at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, May 5th
FFA State Contest in Manhattan. Dismissal before school starts.
StuCo seminar meeting.
V Golf in Syracuse at 1:00 pm. Dismissal 9:45 am.
Track V/JV in Garden City at 3:00 pm. Dismissal at 11:30 am.
Baseball Doubleheader vs Cimarron on our field at 4:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
Softball Doubleheader in Cimarron at 4:00 pm. Dismissal at 12:45 pm. Students will eat first lunch.
Wednesday, May 6th
All grades entered on May 5th for Seniors will be gathered for final exemptions.
NHS Eagle Pals from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm. Dismissal at 11:30 am.
Seniors Live on 102.7 with Joe Denoyer at 5:30 pm.
HHS Dance Recital in the Auditorium at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, May 7th
V Golf in Colby at 1:00 pm. Dismissal before school starts.
JV Golf Home Tournament at 3:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
HHS/HMS Band & Vocal Spring Concert at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Friday, May 8th
Checkout for Seniors who are exempt from finals. All senior track, baseball, and softball students will be checked out first.
Track V in Lakin at 3:00 pm. Dismissal at 12:30 pm.
Baseball doubleheader in Scott City at 4:00 pm. Dismissal at 10:45 am.
Softball doubleheader vs Scott City at 4:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
Mr. Kent’s Updates
As we head into the final week with our seniors before finals, our focus shifts to helping them finish strong and finish well. This is a critical time where structure, clarity, and relationships make the biggest difference. Our students (especially seniors) are balancing excitement, stress, and distraction, and they need us to provide consistency while also recognizing the significance of this moment in their lives. This week, prioritize clear expectations for finals and final assignments so students know exactly what is due, when it’s due, and what success looks like. Be intentional with check-ins, as even a quick conversation can help keep students on track and feeling supported as they prepare for their next steps. Maintain structured and purposeful class time to maximize productivity and minimize off-task behavior, while continuing to provide opportunities for review and reinforcement of the most essential skills and concepts. It is equally important to hold students accountable while offering the support they need to meet expectations. Finally, take time to recognize effort, growth, and accomplishments, especially for our seniors as they prepare to leave us. The way we show up during this stretch helps ensure students not only succeed academically but also leave with a strong, positive final impression of their time here.
Activity Leave Times
Monday, May 4th
JV Golf in Ulysses at 1:00 pm. Dismissal at 10:45 am.
Tuesday, May 5th
FFA State Contest in Manhattan. Dismissal before school starts.
V Golf in Syracuse at 1:00 pm. Dismissal 9:45 am.
Track V/JV in Garden City at 3:00 pm. Dismissal at 11:30 am.
Baseball Doubleheader vs Cimarron on our field at 4:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
Softball Doubleheader in Cimarron at 4:00 pm. Dismissal at 12:45 pm. Students will eat first lunch.
Wednesday, May 6th
NHS Eagle Pals from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm. Dismissal at 11:30 am.
Thursday, May 7th
V Golf in Colby at 1:00 pm. Dismissal before school starts.
JV Golf Home Tournament at 3:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
Friday, May 8th
Checkout for Seniors who are exempt from finals. All senior track, baseball, and softball students will be checked out first.
Track V in Lakin at 3:00 pm. Dismissal at 12:30 pm.
Baseball doubleheader in Scott City at 4:00 pm. Dismissal at 10:45 am.
Softball doubleheader vs Scott City at 4:00 pm. Dismissal TBD.
This Week…. Apr 26th - May 2nd
Teacher Appreciation week!!!
This week, we take time to recognize and celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.
Thank you for the time, energy, and heart you pour into your classrooms. Thank you for showing up. Day in and day out with patience, passion, and a commitment to helping every student succeed.
Your impact goes far beyond lessons and assignments. Even if students never say a word, know you build relationships, inspire confidence, and create a place where students feel seen, supported, and valued.
Because of you, students grow, not just academically, but as individuals prepared for the future.
Your work matters.
Your dedication matters.
You matter.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, our school, and our community.
SENIORS LIVE
Be sure to tune in to 102.7 FM this week to hear from some of our amazing Hugoton High School seniors as they share their experiences and reflect on their time at HHS!
Marco Amador, Miguel Hernandez, Abdiel Cabezas, Daniella Alfaro, Kadence Hernandez, and Olivia Salmans will be featured Wednesday at 5:30 PM with Joe Denoyer.
We’re incredibly proud of our seniors, don’t miss this chance to hear directly from them and celebrate all they’ve accomplished. Be sure to tune in!
HHS/HMS Band/Vocal Concert
This is it! The final band and choir concert of the year, and everything points to this one being something special!
Our students are locked in, prepared, and ready to put on an incredible performance you won’t want to miss. The energy, the talent, and the passion they’ve built all year are about to come together on one stage for a truly memorable night.
It also gives our community a chance to celebrate and say goodbye to Mr. Harding, who has made a lasting impact on our students and programs as he now chases his dream of working for Disney. What an exciting next chapter!
Let’s show up, bring the energy, and pack the house as we celebrate our students and send Mr. Harding off in a big way. This is going to be a night to remember!
Sports Physical Clinics
We’re excited to remind everyone that our Sports Physical Clinics for the 2026–2027 school year are happening this week! High School students will have their opportunity on Monday, and Middle School students on Tuesday.
This is a great chance for students and families to get ahead, stay prepared, and support our athletic programs at the same time. Students can complete their required physicals in a convenient setting, at a discounted cost, and avoid the last-minute rush before the season begins.
Even better, half of the cost of each physical is donated back to our athletic department, directly supporting our student-athletes and programs.
This is truly a win-win for our students, families, and school community. We appreciate your help in spreading the word and encouraging participation to make this event a success.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great week and an outstanding year ahead!
Dance Recital
We’re excited to invite you to Hugoton High School’s Dance Recital happening this Wednesday!
Under the direction of Mrs. Grubb, our students have worked hard all year to grow and express themselves through dance. This performance is a celebration of their dedication and a special milestone for our school.
We would love for our community to come out and support these students as they take the stage. Let’s pack the house and show our dancers how proud we are!
Final Exam Exemption Requirements.
Maintain A or B average.
No more than 4 absences per hour, per semester.
No disciplinary infractions - Detention, ISS, OSS (Warning is just a warning not a disciplinary action) Per the handbook the first offence for device and dress code violations are classified as warnings which do not count as disciplinary action. A disciplinary action is detention, ISS, and OSS.
Only school activity absences are excused.
When are finals
Senior final exams on May 11 for 1,3,Seminar,7
Senior final exams on May 12 for 2,4,6,8
Underclassmen final exams on May 18th for 1,3,Seminar,7
Underclassmen final exams on May 19th for 2,4,6,8
For seniors - We will have testing on a regular schedule and they only need to show for class they have finals in. They need to check with college professors because those classes might be going longer.
For underclassmen - Block schedule for testing - should allow for 1 hour and 40 minutes for each final.
Schedule for Seniors on Monday May 11th and Tuesday May 12th.
It is the students responsibility to show up on time to the classroom for finals they need to take.
Monday, May 11th
8:00 am - 8:50 am 1st hour
9:50 am - 10:40 am 3rd hour
11:40 am - 12:10 pm Seminar
11:40 pm - 2:30 pm 7th hour
Tuesday, May 12th
8:55 am - 9:45 am 2nd hour
10:45 am - 11:35 am 4th hour
12:15 or 12:45 pm - 1:05 - 1:35 pm 6th hour (Depending on if you have 1st or 2nd lunch)
2:35 pm - 3:30 pm 8th hour
Schedule for Underclassmen on Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th.
It is the students responsibility to show up on time to the classroom for finals they need to take.
8:00 am - 9:40 am, 1st or 2nd hour depending on the day.
9:45 am - 11:25 am, 3rd or 4th hour depending on the day.
11:30 am - 1:10 pm, Seminar or 6th hour depending on the day.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm, Lunch
1:50 pm - 3:30 pm, 7th or 8th hour depending on the day.
It is up to our students to show up on time for their finals. If they do not show up for class they will receive a 0% on their finals. Per our handbook if students miss half of class they are counted as absent for academics not activities. So if they miss more than half the class they will also receive a 0%.
Seminar, if a student has all their IPS finished then they do not need to come for that hour for finals UNLESS they need to come in for attendance issues, low grades, or discipline issues. Seminar teachers will have something for students to do during this time.
Final cut off for final exemption grades will be Tuesday, May 5th for Seniors and Tuesday, May 12th for underclassmen. Giving us enough time to calculate and share who is exempt and who is not. (Does not mean it will be a student's last grade but this is the cut off for exemptions because we need time to run reports.)
If a student is exempt from all their finals this is what is required of them.
Their last day of school is Friday, May 8th for seniors and Friday, May 15th for underclassmen. All seniors must show up on May 13th for the Senior Walkthrough and checkout process if they took finals.
Seniors who finish on Friday May 8th can start checking out with all their seminar teachers, IT, and Front Office (You will check out with Mrs. Craig on Senior Walkthrough). Underclassmen who finish on May 15th can start the checkout process with all their seminar teachers, IT, Front Office, and Mrs. Craig.
If you attend College on Campus your last day for those classes will be at the earliest May 8th for Seniors and May 15th for underclassmen but it may be later depending on the class. Students must finish college finals and check with your teachers because everyone is a little different.
If you attend college or Vo Tech off campus you are finished with those classes when the classes are finished and do not need to show up to school for those hours.
For Work 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 or if they are not exempt from any classes this is what is required of them.
They must report to all hours they are not exempt in and the responsibility is on them. The responsibility is on the student to show up on time to their classes.
For Seniors you must show up on May 13th for Senior Walkthrough and for underclassmen you must show up on May 20th to go through the checkout process.
If you attend College on Campus your last day for those classes will be at the earliest May 8th for Seniors and May 15th for underclassmen but it may be later depending on the class. Students must finish college finals and check with your teachers because everyone is a little different.
If you attend college or Vo Tech off campus you are finished with those classes when the classes are finished and do not need to show up to school for those hours.
For Work 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 you are planning to leave early, this is what is required.
If a student is leaving early the student and parent/guardian must notify the principal and their teachers to schedule their final exams early. If they do not, they will receive zeros on their exams and it will affect their grade. You must let us know 2 weeks in advance!
For College classes and Vo Tech courses they need to talk to their teachers and work out scheduling with them.
For Work Based Learning students they must notify Mr. Davis and community members they are partnered with.
Checkout Process
All students need to have all fees paid, all library books checked in, and iPad fully charged and cleaned for the checkout process!
Looking Ahead…
It’s here, Senior Week is officially kicking off!
With senior finals underway, we’re heading into an unforgettable stretch that includes the Senior Walkthrough, Senior Showcase, Graduation Practice, and Graduation. It’s going to be a fast-paced, high-energy week filled with celebration, reflection, and major milestones.
This is a special time for our seniors as they wrap up their journey and prepare for what’s next. There will be a lot happening, but even more to be proud of. Let’s embrace the excitement, support our seniors, and make this a week to remember!
Quote for the Week!
"A calm mind sees clearly, even in chaos."