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Schedule: Finals Week

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:25:00 +0000

HJUHSD students will be taking their final exams this week. Classes will end at 12:15 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See the full Finals Week Schedule for more details.

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It's graduation week!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:37:00 +0000

Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors and their families! We are very proud of all of our graduates and we look forward to dignified, enjoyable and memorable events for all of our commencement ceremonies.

Hanford Adult School
June 3
7 p.m.
Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

Earl F. Johnson High School
June 4
7 p.m.
Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. All guests must have a ticket to attend except children 5 and under. Seniors will receive 10 tickets each. No additional tickets will be available. No coolers, backpacks, signs, noisemakers, etc. will be allowed.

Hanford High School
June 6
8 p.m.
Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl
Admission is by ticket only with the exception of children under 5, who may attend without a ticket, accompanied by an adult. Graduates will receive 14 tickets each at the rehearsal on June 3. No additional tickets will be available. SPECIAL SPEAKER: Dr. Jospeh Castro, a 1984 graduate of HHS and newly appointed President of California State University, Fresno will offer the commencement address for the HHS Class of 2013.

Hanford West High School
June 7
8 p.m.
Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl
Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Each graduate will receive 13 tickets at the June 6 graduation practice. (In the case of inclement weather, the graduation will be moved into the gym. Each graduate will also have two blue tickets that will admit one guest each into the gym for the ceremony.) There are no extra tickets available for the ceremony. Every person attending the ceremony must have a ticket for admittance. Graduates will be able to tell guests which side of the stadium will provide the best view of him/her during the ceremony. Coolers, backpacks balloons, signs, noisemakers or other disruptive items will not be allowed. Guests are asked to remain in their seats for the entire ceremony and not to enter the field area until after the ceremony is completed.

Sierra Pacific High School
June 7
6 p.m.
SP Gym
Every person attending the ceremony must have a ticket. Each senior will receive nine tickets about 2 weeks prior to graduation. Out of respect for other guests, signs, flowers, balloons, noise makers, etc will not be allowed. Graduates should be dropped off or park in the softball complex parking lot and will report to the cafeteria. Guests may park at the softball complex, in the COS lot the gym parking lot or the front of the school.

Contact your school for more information about specific commencements.

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Scholarship Night is May 21

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:55:00 +0000

Seniors from Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School will be honored at the HJUHSD Scholarship Night at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the SPHS Event Center. (Seniors should check in by 6:15 p.m.) Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners!

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May is for Music: Don't miss these spring performances!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Don't miss your chance to catch these spring musical performances ...

The Percussion Ensembles from Hanford West High, Hanford High, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High, and John F. Kennedy Jr. High will perform at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is free, but donations are welcome!

The Hanford High Jazz Band and Concert Band 2013 Spring Concert will be at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is free, but donations are welcome!

The Sierra Pacific High Jazz Band will host A Night of Jazz May 10 at the SPHS Cafeteria. Ticket includes pasta dinner and performance by the SPHS Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. Tickets are $10 for Adult Dinner & Performance, $6 for Child Dinner & Performance, $5 for Performance Only and $10 for To Go Dinner. Contact Mr. Detlefsen at Mr.D@spband.org or 559-583-5912 x2551 for tickets.

The Hanford West High Band Spring Concert will be at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

The Sierra Pacific High Choirs will host a night of "Chart Toppers" May 16 at the SPHS Cafeteria. Come enjoy some of your favorite songs from the past decades. Ticket includes pasta dinner and performances by the Sierra Pacific Choirs and soloist. Tickets are $10 for Adult Dinner & Performance, $6 for Child Dinner & Performance, $5 for Performance Only and $10 for To Go Dinner. Contact Mr. Detlefsen at Mr.D@spband.org or 559-583-5912 x2551 for tickets.

The Hanford West High Spring Choir Concerts will be at 7 p.m. May 17 and 18 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is $5.

The Hanford West High Band Banquet will be at 6 p.m. May 20 at the HW Event Center.

The Hanford High Choirs and Visual Voices will perform Hanford High Goes Hollywood at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is $7

The Sierra Pacific High Band will present their 2013 Spring Concert at 7 p.m. May 22 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Come enjoy selections from the Pink Panther, The Incredibles, Les Miserables and the Dark Night. Admission is free, donations are welcome!

Several HJUHSD groups will also be performing in the Kings County Homecoming Parade May 18.

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HHS and SPHS present "Hairspray" May 1-4

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:05:00 +0000

The Hanford High School and Sierra Pacific High School Drama Departments proudly present the big musical comedy with a big heart, Hairspray, May 1 through 4 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

Get swept away to the '60s with colorful characters and great music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman. See if Tracy Turnblad can land a spot on the "Corny Collins Show", become an overnight teenage sensation, snag that beau hunk Link Larkin, fight for integration AND win the title of Miss Teenage Hairspray ... all without denting her hairdo.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.

Please note: This musical deals with mature themes such as racial segregation in the 1960s.

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HW Art Camp offers family fun this Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Hanford West High School Art Club will host Art Camp this Saturday, April 20 at the HWHS cafeteria.

Kindergarten through 8th grade students are welcome. The morning session will run from 10 a.m. to noon and the afternoon session will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will be available at the door at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Family-friendly pricing:
One child: $10
Two Children: $18
Three children: $25
More than 3 children: $8 per child

Groups are welcome! The Art Camp workshops are designed for elementary aged students and will be led by Hanford West Art Club students. Activities will include painting, drawing, games, and other crafts. Proceeds will support the HW Art Club.

For more information, please contact Mr. Brauckman: wbrauckman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

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CST testing is April 16-19

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

All freshman, sophomores and juniors will be taking the CST (California Standards Test) April 16 through April 19 at Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School.

The State of California and the federal No Child Left Behind Act require all schools to test a minimum of 95% of all students on the CST. Please make sure students are in school on these days by scheduling students appointments outside the school day or on other days.

Students are encouraged to give their best effort on these tests, as the scores are posted to students' official transcripts. Results will be mailed to parents late in the summer.

For more information, please contact your school Testing Secretary.

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HJUHSD launches online reporting option for safety concerns and bullying incidents

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:38:00 +0000

As a District, we recognize that creating a safe learning environment is a critical part of helping each child achieve academic success. With this knowledge, we introduce Sprigeo, a new online system that students can use to report bullying incidents and school safety threats. Sprigeo will give your child another medium for communicating with our school administration when bullying or school safety incidents occur.

The number one reason why children do not report bullying or abuse is the fear of retaliation from their peers. The Sprigeo reporting form can be accessed from the privacy of a home computer or other internet equipped device, eliminating the possibility of being identified by another student. Although reports can be sent anonymously, over 90% of students include their name when using the Sprigeo system.

Submitting a report is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Click on the link.
2. Complete the “SEND A REPORT” form.
3. Submit with the “GO” button.

Students can access the reporting form directly through a link on their school’s website, the District’s website, or they may go to Sprigeo.com. All information sent through the Sprigeo system goes directly to school administrators via a secure online connection. The details are immediately sent to our school administrators in a secure e-mail.

We encourage all students to use this new resource to report bullying and help us maintain a safer learning environment.

Learn more About Sprigeo: Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the HJUHSD Sprigeo Online Reporting Pages:

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Como un Distrito, rreconocemos que la creación de un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro es una parte fundamental de ayudar a cada niño alcanzar el éxito académico. Con esta sabe dura, introducimos Sprigeo, un nuevo sistema en línea que los estudiantes pueden utilizar para reportar incidentes de intimidación y amenazas de seguridad escolar. Sprigeo le dará a su hijo de otro medio para comunicarse con nuestra administración escolar cuando ocurren incidentes de intimidación o de seguridad escolar.

La razón número uno por qué los niños no denuncian el acoso o el abuso es el miedo a las represalias de sus compañeros. La forma de reportar con Sprigeo se puede acceder por una computadora personal en el hogar o dispositivo de Internet equipado, eliminando la posibilidad de ser identificado por otros estudiantes. Aunque los reportes pueden ser enviados de forma anónima, más de 90% de los estudiantes incluyen su nombre cuando utilizan el sistema de Sprigeo.

Someter un reporte es tan fácil como el 1-2-3.
1. Haga clic en el enlace.
2. Complete la forma “ENVIAR UN INFORME”.
3. Somete con el botón “GO”.

Estudiantes pueden acceder al formulario de informes directamente a través de un enlace ubicado en la página del Internet de su escuela, la página del Internet del Distrito, o pueden ir a Sprigeo.com. Toda la información enviada a través del sistema Sprigeo va directamente a los administradores de la escuela a través de una conexión en línea segura. Los detalles se envían inmediatamente a la administración escolar por un correo electrónico.

Los animamos a todos los estudiantes que utilicen este recurso Nuevo para reportar intimidación o amenazas de seguridad escolar y ayúdenos en mantener un ambiente seguro de aprendizaje.

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Logo Drawing Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:34:00 +0000

Kings County Behavioral Health (KCBH) is holding a Logo Drawing Contest open to all High School Students in Kings County.

KCBH has launched an education and leadership campaign called “Promise”. The promise conveyed is an agreement between merchants, parents, and students to not participate in or enable underage drinking. The logo should symbolize this commitment by all parties involved.

Winners will receive:

1st place – Winning Logo adopted for the Campaign & a Apple I Pad
2nd place- Dre Beats Headphones
3rd place- IPod Touch
Top 12 Logos- Showcased in a 2014 Promise Campaign Calendar

The following points need to be communicated in your design:

A “Promise” or Commitment
Merchants, Parents and Students
Underage Drinking is harmful

The contest will run March 15 through 5 p.m. April 15.

To enter, send or hand-deliver a color hardcopy with the entry form to:

Promise Campaign Logo Contest

450 Kings County Dr., Suite 104

Hanford, CA 93230

OR in an electronic form to:

abraham.valencia@countyofkings.com

in one of the following formats only: jpeg, gif, tiff, png, or pdf.

Full Contest Information and Entry Form

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2013 SENIOR ETHICS WORKSHOP

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:00 +0000

Hanford seniors still need more than 50 community volunteers to serve as discussion leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshop April 16, 18 and 19.

TABLE LEADER REGISTRATION FORM

The Senior Ethics Workshops are designed to help our young adults think about their decisions and actions and to help them make good choices in their lives.

Ethics Table Leaders help guide small groups of students through a series of structured activities and conversations.

The program is designed to prompt students to think about what is important to them, how and why they make decisions, and the consequences of those decisions. The heart of the program is the interaction between community volunteers and the students at their tables as they discuss real-world scenarios and dilemmas designed to challenge their thinking.

The workshops will be 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 16, 18 and 19 at Koinonia Hall in Hanford.

New Table Leaders are encouraged (and returning volunteers are always welcome) to attend an orientation session April 10 at the HJUHSD District Office (823 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford), but it is not mandatory.

To register as a Table Leader for 1, 2, or all 3 of the workshops, please complete the Table Leader Registration Form. If you have any questions, please email: webmaster@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

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State exit exam is March 12 and 13

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

HJUHSD students will take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) March 12 and 13.

The CAHSEE is a state-mandated graduation requirement for all students. All sophomores, juniors and seniors who have not already passed it will take the test. It is very important that all students are present and prepared to give their best efforts.

As always, we encourage students to be at school on time, well-rested, and with a good breakfast and ask that you schedule any appointments outside of the school day.

If you have any questions about the CAHSEE test or schedule, please contact your school testing secretary.

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Board approves 2013-2014 Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The HJUHSD Board has approved the 2013-2014 Calendar. The 2013 school year will start on August 15 and run through June 6.

Click here to view the full calendar of school holidays and key dates.

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HJUHSD basketball teams advance to playoffs

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:27:00 +0000

Congratulations to the HJUHSD girls and boys basketball teams for making it to the CIF Semifinal Playoff games!

Tuesday, Feb. 26
Girls Basketball Hanford West vs. Tehachapi
HW Event Center
Game time 7 p.m., Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
$6 for Adults; $5 Students w/ ASB cards and Seniors

Tuesday, Feb 26
Girls Basketball Hanford High at Clovis West
Game time 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27
Boys Basketball Hanford West vs. Hanford High
HW Event Center
Game time 7 p.m., Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
$6 for Adults; $5 Students w/ ASB cards and Seniors
Tickets will be on sale Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Event Center concession stand.

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Safety Alert: HWHS lockdown today

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:02:00 +0000

At lunchtime today, there was a situation involving unauthorized non-students on the Hanford West High School campus. As a result, lunchtime was shortened, students were guided by staff into classrooms, and the school went on a lockdown as a safety precaution. Shortly after the lockdown began, the incident was resolved and the lockdown was lifted.

Specifically, detainees from a nearby juvenile facility entered the Hanford West campus. Law enforcement officers arrested the individuals within a few minutes, but reported that another detainee might still have been in the area near the school. The principal ordered the schoolwide lockdown as a safety precaution, in keeping with school security procedures. The lockdown was lifted a few minutes later when law enforcement officials reported that the person was apprehended off campus and was in custody.

All Hanford West students and staff are safe and the school day is proceeding as usual.

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Community leaders needed for April ethics workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

More than 50 community volunteers are needed as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshop April 16, 18 and 19.

TABLE LEADER REGISTRATION FORM

The Senior Ethics Workshops are designed to help young adults think about their decisions and actions and to help them make good choices in their lives.

Table Leaders help guide small groups of students through a series of structured activities and conversations. The program is designed to prompt students to think about what is important to them, how and why they make decisions, and the consequences of those decisions. The heart of the program is the interaction between community leaders and the half-dozen students at their tables as they discuss real-world scenarios and dilemmas designed to challenge their thinking.

"The business and community leaders who volunteer for this program are the key to its success. We could not offer these without the support of community members who also believe in its value," said Superintendent William Fishbough. "As educators – and as a community – it is our job to help our students become well-rounded adults. This means helping to develop their character as well as their intellect."

The workshops will be 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 16, 18 and 19 at Koinonia Hall in Hanford.

New Table Leaders are encouraged (and returning volunteers are always welcome) to attend an orientation session April 10 at the HJUHSD District Office (823 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford), but it is not mandatory.

To register as a Table Leader for 1, 2, or all 3 of the workshops, please complete the Table Leader Registration Form. If you have any questions, please email: webmaster@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

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Golden Bears bring home Decathlon medals

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Sierra Pacific High School Academic Decathlon team brought home more than a half-dozen medals from the two-day regional competition earlier this month:

Third place in Honors division in Mathematics: Miguel Lepiz and Jason Martins (tie)
Second place in Scholastic division in Music: Israel Lepiz
Second place in Honors division in Essay: Mehtab Boparai
First place in Honors division in Interview: Praveen Wickremasinghe
First place in Honors division in Mathematics: Mehtab Boparai
First place in Honors division in Music, with the highest score of all decathletes in the subject, earning an $125 scholarship: Mehtab Boparai
Overall SPHS decathlete, being the top scorer of all Golden Bears competing, earning a $250 scholarship: Mehtab Boparai

Decathletes are required to learn materials in ten subjects on one central theme. This year's theme was Russia. The students competed in: art, economics, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, and social science. They also wrote an essay, gave an interview, and delivered two speeches, one prepared and one impromptu. The students compete in division based on their grade point averages earned in academic courses in the previous two years. The divisions are Honors (4.00-3.75), Scholastic (3.74-3.00), and Varsity (2.99-0.00).

Congratulations to SPHS AD Coach, Brian Dull and his team: Mehr Bopaprai, Mehtab Boparai, Celeste Gil, Israel Lepiz, Miguel Lepiz, Jason Martins, Praveen Wickremasinghe.

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Congratulations HW Skills USA Medal Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:09:00 +0000

Congratulations to the Hanford West Skills USA students who competed last weekend at Delta College in Stockton. HW took 33 kids and came home with 17 medals! These students are all headed to San Diego in April for the California State Competition.

Commercial Baking

GOLD: Carmel Peichoto

SILVER: Jhorien Osana

BRONZE: Shanna Romero

Culinary Arts

GOLD: Hoang Nguyen

SILVER: Auora Oberst

BRONZE: Nallely Perez

Restaurant Service

GOLD: Megan Shakespeare

Related Technicnal Math

GOLD: Justin Abad

SILVER: Sydney Cantu

Precision Machining 1

GOLD: Cody Laningham

SILVER: Tny Caetano

Precision Machining 2

GOLD: Tyler Weed

Welding, TIG

GOLD: Sergio Mendoza-Medel

SILVER: Robert Zulim

BRONZE: Huy Tran

Early Childhood Education

GOLD: Daisy Lee

SILVER: Lorena Trejo

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Flu Prevention Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Help prevent the spread of the seasonal flu by practicing the following tips not just during flu season, but all the time:

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Remember to cover coughs or sneezes using the inside of your elbow instead of your hands when a tissue is not available.
Wash your hands regularly: Plan ahead to make sure you have easy access to the supplies you need to practice good hand hygiene (soap and water or alcohol-based hand cleaners) and wash your hands often.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
If you get sick, stay home: People with flu-like symptoms should stay at home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of flu (without fever-reducing medicine).
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfcases and items such as door knobs, school desks, keyboards, pens, etc.
People who are pregnant or have health conditions that put them at higher risk for complications should see a doctor as soon as possible if flu-like symptoms develop.

Visit the CDC Website for more information about Seasonal Influenza

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Message from the Superintendent: School Visitors

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:17:00 +0000

As part of our continuing efforts to maintain and safe and secure campuses, HJUHSD campuses will begin stricter visitor check-in processes at all of our schools this semester.

All campus visitors are already required to check in at the school office during regular school hours. Beginning next week, visitors will be asked to provide a valid legal identification, such as a driver's license, in exchange for a Visitor's Pass before they can access other areas of the campus. Visitors will be escorted to their destination and then escorted back to the office, where their identification will be returned to them.

These stricter procedures, combined with other measures to ensure campus security through the day, are part of our ongoing efforts to continue to safeguard our students and we appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your support of our schools. I wish all of our students and families a safe and productive semester.

Bill Fishbough
Superintendent

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SPHS to host Cash for College/FAFSA Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The Sierra Pacific Career Center will offer two evening workshops for students and parents/guardians to learn about and apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

SP students and families can also attend two alternate evening workshops offered by the Hanford West Career Center.

The workshops will be “Cash for College” events, where all seniors attending and submitting their applications that night will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.

Workshop 1:
Tuesday, January 22
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sierra Pacific High School
1259 13th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center, Room 306
Hosted by SPHS and College of the Sequoias

Workshop 2:
Tuesday, February 5
6 pm to 8 pm
Sierra Pacific High School
1259 13th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center, Room 306 Hosted by SPHS and West Hills College

Alternate Workshop 1:
Thursday, January 31
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Hanford West High School
1150 Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center Room 802
Hosted by HWHS and West Hills College

Alternate Workshop 2:
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, February 28
Hanford West High School
1150 Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center Room 802
Hosted by HWHS and West Hills College
Please contact the SP Career Center at 559.583.5912, ext. 2306 or HW Career Center at 559.583.5903, ext. 6027 for more information.

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Back to School! Semester begins Jan. 14

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:20:00 +0000

Classes begin January 14!
The new semester brings new activities, including new academic challenges, spring sports and events, state testing, and even registration for classes for the next school year. Remember, daily attendance is a key factor in student success: All students should be at school on time and ready to work and, whenever possible, appointments should be made outside of the school day, to avoid missed class time.

We hope that all of our students, staff and families had a fun and relaxing Winter Break and we look forward to seeing you all Monday!

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HW is collecting for Toys for Tots

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The U.S. Marines will be at Hanford West High School Dec. 20 to collect for Toys for Tots. Students, staff and community members can bring new, unwrapped toys to the HW Career Center at any time before then to make a donation. Help spread that holiday Cheer to those that can not afford to.

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School Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:24:00 +0000

A Message from the Superintendent:

We are all deeply saddened by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. As a parent and as an educator, my heart is heavy as I think of the innocent lives stolen and the valiant efforts of school staff and public safety professionals to protect the students entrusted to their care. Please join me in keeping the students and families of the Sandy Hook community in your thoughts as they begin their healing process.

Even as we all mourn for the victims in Connecticut, we know that you will also be thinking about the safety and security of our own students and schools.

I want to reassure you that student safety remains our highest priority. Our prevention and preparation procedures, regular training and drills, and our strong partnership with local law enforcement and with you, our families and community, are designed to help us identify and respond to any potential safety risks.

Hanford Police Officers serve as School Resource Officers at our schools, maintaining a presence at our campuses, investigating school related incidents, and being available to students and staff as needed.
Administrative staff are vigilant about supervising students during the school day and all staff and students are trained and drill regularly about how to respond to all kinds of emergency situations, including situations involving an active shooter.
HJUHSD has a strict expectation that all visitors on campus check in at the front office. Visitor badges are one way to identify who should, and shouldn’t, be on campus.
A Campus Safety Tip Line has been set up for each school. Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to report any safety concerns to school officials or law enforcement. Please note that these are not intended to be an emergency contact number, but rather a tip-reporting resource:

HWHS: 559.584.4347 / Text: 559.549.4947
HHS: 559.583.7877 / Text: 559.492.8477
SPHS: 559.583.5915 / Text: 559.460.7747
EFJ: 559.582.1515 / Text: 585-1515

As we learn more about exactly what happened in Connecticut, we will be discussing how we might improve our own safety procedures. Awareness will continue to be one of our best preventative tools. The simple observations and actions of alert individuals can and have prevented tragedies in many communities. If you are aware of any suspicious activity or potential threats, please report them to your school staff or to law enforcement immediately.

There is no easy way to come to terms with a tragedy like this. Our teachers, counselors and school professionals are available to support the emotional needs of our students and families this week. The American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists recommend that parents encourage children to talk about their thoughts and feelings and to reassure them of their own safety. It is also recommended to limit children's exposure to media coverage of such tragedies. You can visit the sites above for more help and resources.

Sadly, there are no absolute safe havens in our world. But our dedicated and caring teachers and staff members strive every day to provide a safe environment where all students can learn and grow. We will continue to protect and nurture our students as we all move forward from this horrific tragedy.

Thank you for being a part of our school community and for your support of our students, staff and each other.

William L. Fishbough

Superintendent

Our flags will fly at half-staff today and tomorrow in memory of the victims at Sandy Hook.
Our thoughts are with these families.

Source: New York Times

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FINALS WEEK is Dec. 18-21

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:00 +0000

HJUHSD Semester Exams will be December 18 through 21.

Hanford High School, Hanford West High School, Sierra Pacific High School and Earl F. Johnson High School will all have modified bell schedules for the week, with early release on Dec 19, 20 and 21.

Schools will have normal start and end times on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, school will start at 7:45 a.m. and students will be released early - at 11:25 a.m. for Earl F. Johnson and at 12:15 p.m. for all other schools.

Please make sure students are well-rested, have a good breakfast, and are at school on time every day, especially during this last week of classes and assessments.

First Semester Final Exams Schedules:

HHS, HWHS, SPHS

EFJ

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HHS Choral Concert is Dec 18

noreply@blogger.com (Candace McIlroy, HJUHSD) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:51:00 +0000

The Hanford High School Choral Music program will present it's Winter Concert on at 7 p.m. December 18 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. The holiday music concert will feature the Men's Choir, Women's Choir, Advanced Women's Ensemble, Chamber Singers and soloists. Admission is $5 at the door.

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