Save time with 4 easy ways to return absentee notes/excuses. The simplest way is to scan the QR Code and electronically attach notes/excuses to a Google form. You can also physically turn in the note or excuse outside the attendance office in the blue box or directly to Ms. Avis Brown. For some it may be easier to send the excuse via email to browna@bcsdschools.net. Lastly, you can always fax the note or excuse to ATTN: Avis Brown 843-820-3716. If you have any questions please contact Gary Christensen at christeg@bcsdschools.net. GO HAWKS !!
Today is the last day of our Early Bird Sale for the 23-24 yearbook! Books will go up to $70 starting Monday, use the link below to get yours today!"
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ (order number 698)
PSAT/NMSQT registration is now open to 9th - 11th grade students for the Tuesday, October 17 digital PSAT/NMSQT. Students can register IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE before school, after school or during lunches. The cost is $20 (cash or check payable to HHS ONLY) and must be paid at the time of registration - no exceptions! The registration deadline is September 15 and seating is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis.
All HHS juniors are offered the opportunity to take the ACT or SAT for free in the Spring. Please click on the link for more info/to select which test to signup for. Even if choosing to opt out of this opportunity, the form must be completed.
Deadline to submit is Sept. 15th!
https://forms.gle/zeCQJbC1jDzoT5128
Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.
Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
The South Carolina Department of Education purchased and provided Berkeley County School District and other school districts in our state with My Ride K-12 for communication of bus routes and delays. The app has been unable to provide parents with consistent delay information. BCSD is now tracking bus delays for parents using Google documents.
Bus Delays: https://www.bcsdschools.net/busdelays
PSAT/NMSQT registration is now open to 9th - 11th grade students for the Tuesday, October 17 digital PSAT/NMSQT. Students can register before school, after school or during lunches. The cost is $20 (cash or check payable to HHS ONLY) and must be paid at the time of registration - no exceptions! The registration deadline is September 15 and seating is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis.
**Any student requesting testing accommodations must register by 12:00pm on Monday, August 28 to meet the College Board deadline for approval.**
Please contact Karen McKamey at mckameyk@bcsdschools.net with any questions.
Seniors can sign up to take the ACT (Oct 3rd). Space is limited to the first 50 students who sign up. Sign up using the link below or in person in Mrs. Cromer's office.
The deadline to sign up is THIS THURS, AUGUST 24th @ 11:59pm!!!
Please click on this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/mmFxTYDxGiyfVkUFA
Beginning Monday, Berkeley County School District parents and guardians will begin to receive invites for Rooms.
Rooms is a platform that lives within the new BCSD mobile app. It supplements school and district news and information by providing direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc.
Our goal is to streamline communication and minimize the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication.
Parent Overview: https://youtu.be/upJMsLmn91Y
Introducción de los padres a las habitaciones: https://youtu.be/7pyvEIc3OOU
Please note that not all teachers and schools are utilizing Rooms at this time, but there is a plan to launch all schools on the platform in the future.
**Additional notes**
Parents will still need to use the PowerSchool Parent portal for academic information.
Rooms will not replace student learning management systems (Schoology).
With the first day of school less than one week away, we want to make sure families are aware of the new transportation features that pertain to bus riders. Learn more about My Ride K-12 and the student transportation tag program at www.bcsdschools.net/article/1203059.
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our incoming 9th graders to our New Hawk Camp this Friday from 9am to 12pm. We will have check-in from 8:30 to 9:00. Students should report directly to the auditorium to start the day.
Don't forget to RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/NJsya5BLWhBXfW2A7
Welcome to senior year Class of 2024! Ms. Murray's first senior newsletter of the year was emailed out this morning and contains updates for senior their parents regarding senior fees and important dates to remember! Seniors will also be getting a paper copy of the August newsletter when we get back in session. Let us know if you have any questions!
Schedule pick up days are this week! At schedule pick up you can:
- Pay fees and obligations owed to the school
- Complete Returning Student Registration
- Submit required residency forms. Students are required to do this every school year
- Get your 2023-2024 Class Schedule
****Students will not get their class schedule if they owe an obligation, if they haven’t submitted 2 proofs of residency (lease or mortgage and a utility bill) or completed the returning student update in Parent Portal.
- Rent a locker $5.00 cash or check.
- Pre-Pay for a Yearbook $60. *we will have a limited amount of past year books for sale from years 2016-2021 for $30 each.*
- Join PTSO $6 and HABC $25
- Save 20% on Athletic Booster Club Membership now through August 7th, 2023
- Pay senior fees - $120 cash or check
Please note that separate checks or payments will been to made for the aforementioned items. For example, John Smith cannot pay for parking and a locker with a check for $55. Sorry for any inconvenience!
If you have filled out the parking application already, thank you! We still have spots available, but I wouldn't wait too long! Confirmation of parking tags will be sent out before the end business Monday in preparation for schedule pick up. Please contact Mr. Sweeney if you have any additional questions.
FAQs
Q: Can the parking tag fee be paid online:
A: Unfortunately, not at this time.
Q: Does my child have to be there at schedule pick up to pay for and receive his / her tag?
A: While it is helpful, it is not required. No tags can be purchased or picked up before the schedule pick up days, arrangements will need to be made for the 14th-18th if your student is unable to make it to schedule pick up,
Time is running out to secure a parking tag for the 2023-2024 school year before schedule pick up! The application will remain open all weekend, but do not hold off too long or you may end up on the waitlist!
Mark your calendars! As we gear up for another great year, please keep in mind the following events we have coming up quickly!
Schedule pick up
When: August 9 from 10-12 for 9th and 12th / August 10 from 10-12 for 10th and 11th
Where: HHS Cafeteria
*Don't forget you can skip the line with a Fast Pass!
Freshman Parent Night
When: Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00
Where: HHS Auditorium
Freshmen Orientation
When: Friday, August 18 from 9-12
Where: Students will start the day in the auditorium and go from there!
Please click on the link to register. All 9th graders that pre-register will be guaranteed a t-shirt!
https://forms.gle/jQpz1HBYmvyEbUQ77
FAST PASSES will be available starting August 2nd at 8:00! Come to the Front Office before Aug. 9th from 8am to 4pm
“Fast Pass” your way into the cafeteria for schedule pick up by completing the following:
1. clear any obligations owed
2. complete the returning student update
3. submit proof of residency.
Having a Fast Pass will help you skip the line and get you into the cafeteria faster!
Students will not be allowed into the cafeteria if: you owe the school an obligation, you haven’t completed your returning student update, or you haven't submitted residency paperwork.
Berkeley County School District will continue to serve meals to students this summer.
The 2023 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to all students and children in the Berkeley County community. The program is free to all children under the age of 18. Dates, times and site information can be found at www.bcsdschools.net/summermeals.
Hawk's Eye View HIGHLIGHTS: Hanahan Baseball Defeats Brookland Cayce to Advance to State. https://youtu.be/yZ5h4JupfR4