HHS Focus
Checking progress
Schedule
Monday, Nov 9th
Wear your pajamas!
Fall Athletic Buffer Week
HOSA Western Regional Conference in Great Bend. Dismissal will be before school starts.
HS Boys Basketball meeting for all interested in participating at 3:45 pm in the Weight Room.
Winter Sports Parent Meeting in Link Cafeteria at 6:00 pm.
BOE meeting in the Central Office at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, Nov 10th
Wear bright colors or neon!
HOSA Blood Drive in the Old Cafeteria all day
FFA Dairy Judging in Garden City at 9:00 am. Dismissal will be before school starts.
FFA Milk Quality in Cimarron at 10:00 am. Dismissal before school starts.
SALT meeting during seminar in the Old Cafeteria.
ROX seminar meeting.
Scholars Bowl in Syracuse at 5:00 pm. Dismissal will be at 1:45 pm.
Wednesday, Nov 11th
Wear Red, White, and Blue!
Veterans day from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
College Recruiter for Washburn University during lunch.
Pheasant Heaven Calf Fry. Students participating will be dismissed at 1:00 pm.
Sports Booster Meeting
Thursday, Nov 12th
Wear comfy sweats!
Freshmen Health care Tour all day
Musical Dress Rehearsal. Students participating will be in the Auditorium all day.
12th grade Boys Basketball meeting in BB Boys locker room during seminar
Crisis Drill at 11:00 am.
Full Throttle American Implement from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Pheasant Heaven Calf Fry. Students participating will be dismissed at 1:00 pm.
Friday, Nov 13th
Wear your favorite sports team!
E-Sports KSSE Tournament in Pratt. Dismissal will be before school starts
HOSA seminar meeting for all members
Football Sectionals TBD
HHS Musical from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Saturday, Nov 14th
HHS Musical from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Sunday, Nov 15th
Robotics VEX V5 in Lawrence
HHS Musical from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Mr. Kent’s Updates
First off we are excited to celebrate Veterans Day this week. It is a special day and one that is near to my heart. To all the veterans and their families, thank you for your service!
This is an important time for families to check in with students and provide specific encouragement. Review grades and assignments together, recognize what is going well, and identify anything that still needs attention before Thanksgiving break. A short conversation, reminder, or encouraging comment may be exactly what helps your student regain focus. Try asking, “What progress have you made toward your goal?” “What still needs to be completed?” and “What support do you need?”
This is a very busy week, and excitement and fatigue can make it harder for students to remain focused. Families can help by maintaining regular routines, encouraging consistent attendance, setting aside time for schoolwork, and helping students arrive prepared each day. These small actions do not require additional work, but they can make a meaningful difference in helping students follow through and take their next step.
This Week…
Celebrating Our Eagles!
This week, we are proud to recognize four students whose kindness, work ethic, helpfulness, and school spirit make Hugoton High School a better place. Their actions show that leadership is often found in everyday moments, recognizing when someone needs help, treating others with respect, and choosing to bring a positive attitude wherever they go.
Students of the Week
Nikayla Vos demonstrated initiative and kindness when she noticed a staff member trying to lift a rolling chair into the bed of a pickup. Without being asked, Nikayla immediately offered to help, and together they completed the task. Her willingness to notice a need and step forward reflects the helpful and caring attitude we value at HHS. Thank you, Nikayla, for showing that even a simple offer of assistance can make a meaningful difference!
Aslyn Villeda begins each morning with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. She listens carefully, follows instructions, treats others respectfully, and approaches her responsibilities without complaining. Aslyn is also quick to help classmates without needing to be asked. Her consistency, kindness, and willingness to support others help create a welcoming and productive classroom environment. Thank you, Aslyn, for setting such a wonderful example each day!
Moises Rivas regularly demonstrates compassion and dependability during lunch by helping Adrian and Ryker get their trays and carry their meals. He offers this assistance consistently and without seeking attention or recognition. His actions show genuine thoughtfulness and an awareness of the needs of others. Thank you, Moises, for being someone your classmates can count on and for making our school community more caring and inclusive!
School Spirit Spotlight
Trip Allen continues to demonstrate outstanding Eagle pride by consistently showing up to support our students and teams. Even through cold temperatures, rain, and feeling under the weather, Trip remained positive, helped lead cheers, and encouraged those around him. His enthusiasm and dedication helped bring energy to the crowd during difficult conditions. Thank you, Trip, for showing that true school spirit means supporting others, remaining positive, and proudly standing behind your fellow Eagles!
Please help us congratulate Nikayla, Aslyn, Moises, and Trip when you see them. We are proud of the positive examples they set and grateful for the families, staff members, and community members who continue encouraging them along the way!
Celebrating Perfect Attendance!
Congratulations to the following students for achieving perfect attendance during the entire month of October! Each of these students finished the month with zero absences and zero tardies, demonstrating outstanding responsibility, consistency, and commitment to their education.
Please help us recognize Iker Aguilera, Isaac Alvarado, Ciara Anton, Fabian Arrollo, Isaai Betance, Ethan Bowers, Joshua Burrows, Lilyana Bustillos, Emanuel De La Rosa, Bently Esarey, Misael Fabela, Annabelle Flores, Serenity Flores, Angel Franco, David Gamez, Summer Garrison, Clayton Grubbs, Kamden Hall, Kaiden Hatch, Josue Hernandez Hermosillo, Ruben Hernandez, Kinley Howie, Caitlyn Johnson, Micah Johnson, Kash Kallenbach, Cooper Lahey, Kasen Lahey, Kyle Lamatsch, Raymond Lamatsch, Aiden Macias, Bethsayra Martinez, Rylea Martinez, Lindy McClure, Javier Mendez, Kevin Mendez, Javier Moreno, Dayana Najar, Cooper Nix, Galicia Novelo Gonsales, Jonathan Ortiz, Axcel Padron, Cristian Padron, Emily Parsons, Angel Perez, Taiven Perkins, Kenzi Pike, Adan Pineda, Jennifer Quevedo Acosta, Cesar Raymundo Rios, Ashtyn Reust, Jaden Ribera, Harper Riddlesperger, Moises Rivas, Cristian Rodriguez, Anderson Rosales, Cameron Rosas, Blake Salmans, Iraid Sepulveda Salcedo, Aiden Seymour, Eli Skinner, Bannor Stang, Corde Stang, Vivian Steers, Cristopher Tinoco, Eduardo Tinoco, Lia Tinoco, Mia Tinoco, Giovanni Valles, and Braydon West.
Being present and on time every day helps students remain connected to their learning, develop dependable habits, and make the most of every opportunity at HHS. We are proud of these students and grateful to the families who help them arrive at school prepared and ready to learn. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!
Dress up with us this week for Kindness week!
HOSA Blood Drive
We have our annual blood drive coming up for HOSA. We still have spots open if you would like to sign up.
Every donation helps patients in emergency care, surgeries, and long-term treatment. Appointments will be between 9 am-2 pm throughout the day. You will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email plus 500 points towards Blood Donor Rewards PLUS a $5 gift card from HOSA! Donors will need to meet age, and height and weight requirements. You must be 16 or older. Those aged 16 must have a signed parental consent form that Ms. Wight will send to you.
Go to redcrossblood.org and input HugotonHS in the zip/sponsor code to see available times.
Veterans Day
I hope you are all ready for Veterans day. We are looking forward to seeing everyone their and parking will be available by the Auditorium.
High school Musical
Our students have been working hard and will test out their chops on Thursday when they perform for the Elementary and Middle school students. Come out and watch an amazing musical either on Friday or Saturday at 7 pm or on Sunday at 3pm. It will be a show to remember. Hope to see you there.
Freshmen Health Care Tour
Coach O will be leading students around town as they discover different opportunities in the health care profession. This is the starting point for a lot of our HOSA members and opens their eyes to their future possibilities.
Coming up…
Last week before Thanksgiving Break and the start of Winter Sports!
Quote for the Week!
“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.”