Office Schedules

HJUHSD Offices will be closed on the following dates for the holidays:

• District Office: December 23 through January 2
• Hanford West High School: December 22, 23, 26-28 and 30 and January 2
• Sierra Pacific High School: December 26-30 and January 2
• Hanford High School: December 22 through January 2
• Earl F. Johnson High School: December 19 through January 2
• Hanford Adult School: December 19 though January 2

We wish all of our staff, students and families and safe and happy holiday season!

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Hanford High's Dwayne Tubbs named Educator of the Week

Congratulations to Hanford High School teacher Dwayne Tubbs, who was selected as a KSEE 24 Educator of the Week.

His inspirational efforts will be showcased on KSEE 24 News December 26.

As an Educator of the Week, Mr. Tubbs received a $124 gift certificate to GW School Supply and his name will be engraved on a brick in the “Teacher and Friends of Education Honor Wall” at the Kremen School of Education at California State University, Fresno. He will also be featured in an hour-long KSEE24 News Special at the end of the school year.

Watch for Mr. Tubbs on the KSEE 24 News at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday!

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Phone services are restored

UPDATE 12:05 p.m.: Incoming external calling had been restored. Thanks for your patience!

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We are experiencing phone service issues affecting all of our schools and offices this morning. Internal (room-to-room) calling is working and staff can make external calls, but we cannot receive incoming calls from outside lines at this time.
If you are trying to call in to our schools or offices and cannot get through, please try again later today. If you would like to email a staff member in the meantime, please see our Staff Directory listing.

We will post an update as soon as phone services are restored. Thank you for your patience.

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HJUHSD athletes earn WYL Honors

Congratulations to these outstanding HJUHSD athletes and coaches for earning West Yosemite League honors!

HHS Football

• Head Football Coach Josh Young is WYL Coach of the Year!
• Brayden Sanchez: Offensive Player of the Year
• Aaron Johnston: Defensive Player of the Year
• All-League, 1st Team: 
• Tanner Barnes, Defensive Line
• Michael Aguinaga, Linebacker
• Troy Smith, Defensive Back
• Cole Silva, Offensive Line
• Jake Young,  Quarterback
•  All-League, 2nd Team:
• Tyler Pepe, Defensive Line
• Victor Bonilla, Linebacker
• Isaiah Cantu, Defensive Back
• Cameron Kerr, Offensive Line
• James Jones, Wide Receiver
• Isaiah Cantu, Running Back

 HHS Girls Water Polo

• All-League, 2nd Team: 
• Nicole Conway
• Megan Ornellas
• Honorable Mentions
• Makala Davis
• Ashlee Cano
• Jeanna Vanfossen. 

HWHS Football

• Central Section Academic Champions, with an overall 3.28 GPA. 
• All- League, 1st Team 
• Tevon Loftis, runningback
• All League, 2nd Team
• Tanner Irwin, Wide Receiver. 

 HWHS Girls Water Polo

• All-Valley, 1st Team
• Kaelyn Caretto
• Dagmar Gudmundsson
• All-Valley, 2nd Team
• Shannon Hallstrom
• Therese Quinn
• Honorable Mention
• Haley Baker 

HWHS Boys Water Polo

• All-League, 2nd team: Tor Gudmunsson

HWHS Girls Volleyball

• All-League, 1st team: Kalia Parker, Outside Hitter

The West Yosemite League Honors are a special award for students as they are selected by the coaches from the WYL who recognize their commitment to their athletic programs and their outstanding athletic contributions to their team.

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Online Gradebook Security Update

Parents, students and other users with HJUHSD Online Gradebook accounts will be required to change passwords on your next login as part of a system security update.

The Online Gradebook (ABI) will prompt you to enter your OLD password and then enter your NEW password twice, to make the change.

If your OLD password comes up automatically in the "Old Password" field, please highlight and delete that password and re-enter the old password manually.

If you have trouble changing your password, please email your school Testing Secretary (see contact information below) with: Your name, your student's name and your school name, explaining your problem.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

Testing Secretaries:

• Hanford High: Cathy Hatfield
• Hanford West High: Christine Lee
• Sierra Pacific High: Sonja Thomas
• Earl F. Johnson High: Irma Lopez

HELPFUL HINTS FOR STRONG PASSWORDS

Do NOT write down your password in an unsecure location (i.e.: in a desk drawer, in your wallet or in an unsecure file on your computer) … even better, don’t write it down at all.

• If you have to write SOMETHING down to help you remember your password, instead write down an obscure HINT that will remind YOU of your password, but NOT mean anything to someone else.
•  OR use a secure password management program, such as Roboform or ewallet 

• DO create a strong password
• Use lowercase AND uppercase letters
• Use more than 8 characters 
• Use your whole keyboard – combinations of letters, numbers, punctuation and other and special characters make for a stronger password.
• BUT, for an even stronger password, try not to use “common” letter-to-symbol conversions, such as “E” to “3” or “S’ to $” or “to” to “2” 

• DO check your password strength at Microsoft's Password Checker 

• Do NOT use the same password for everything: You might not mind so much if someone steals the password to your streaming music site … but if that is also the password to your online banking account, you’ll be much more concerned. 

• DO change your passwords often: Microsoft recommends every 3 months. 

• DO use a “passphrase”. METHOD #1: 
• Start with a "random" sentence that you will remember:
• Complex passwords are safer.
•  Remove spaces between the words
•  complexpasswordsaresafer
• Randomly capitalize a few letters
•  complexpaSSwordSareSafer
• Replace at least one letter with a number or symbol.
•  c0mple&paSSwordS@reSafer

• DO use a “passphrase”. METHOD #2: 
• Think of a sentence at least 8 words long that is unusual, yet easy for YOU to remember
• My Dalmatian, Charlie, loves rawhide bones and long naps
• Shorten it the first letter of every word in that sentence
• mdclrbaln
• capitalize at least one letter
• mdClrbalN
• change at least one letter to a number or special character
• mdClrb@lN

HOW SECURE IS YOUR PASSWORD? 

Excerpted from How I'd Hack Your Weak Passwords

Pay particular attention to the difference between using only lowercase characters and using all possible characters (uppercase, lowercase, and special characters – like @#$%^&*). Adding just one capital letter and one asterisk would change the processing time for an 8 character password from 2.4 days to 2.1 centuries.

Password Length	All Characters	Only Lowercase
3 characters 4 characters 5 characters 6 characters 7 characters 8 characters 9 characters 10 characters 11 characters 12 characters 13 characters 14 characters	0.86 seconds 1.36 minutes 2.15 hours 8.51 days 2.21 years 2.10 centuries 20 millennia 1,899 millennia 180,365 millennia 17,184,705 millennia 1,627,797,068 millennia 154,640,721,434 millennia	0.02 seconds .046 seconds 11.9 seconds 5.15 minutes 2.23 hours 2.42 days 2.07 months 4.48 years 1.16 centuries 3.03 millennia 78.7 millennia 2,046 millennia

 Remember, these are just for an average computer, and these assume you aren’t using any word in the dictionary. If Google put their computer to work on it they’d finish about 1,000 times faster.

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Final Exam Schedule

HJUHSD FIRST-SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE


Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Period 1: ​7:45 a.m.​-​8:23 a.m. ​38/5
Period 2: ​8:28 a.m.​-​9:06 a.m.​38
Snack​: 9:06 a.m.​-​9:20 a.m.​14/5
Period 3: 9:25 a.m.​-​10:03 a.m.​38/5
Period 4​: 10:08 a.m.​-​10:46 a.m.​38/5
Period 5​: 10:51 a.m.​-​11:29 a.m.​38
Lunch​: 11:29 a.m.​-​12:12 p.m.​43/5
Period 6​: 12:17 p.m.​-​12:55 p.m.​38/5
Period 7: 1:00 p.m.​-​3:02 p.m.​122/380

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Period 1​: 7:45 a.m.​-​9:46 a.m.​121
Snack​: 9:46 a.m.​-​10:10 a.m.​24/5
Period 4: ​10:15 a.m.​-​12:15 p.m.​120/246

Thursday, December 15, 2011
Period 2​: 7:45 a.m.​-​9:46 a.m.​121
Snack​: 9:46 a.m.​-​10:10 a.m.​24/5
Period 5​: 10:15 a.m.​-​12:15 p.m.​120/246

Friday, December 16, 2011
Period 3​: 7:45 a.m.​-​9:46 a.m.​121
Snack​: 9:46 a.m.​-​10:10 a.m.​24/5
Period 6​: 10:15 a.m.​-​12:15 p.m.​120/246

HW collects Toys for Tots

Join the Hanford West Octagon Club 

and the United States Marine Corps 

in making Christmas dreams 

come true.

Bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED gift 

to school on December 15 or 16 

We will be collecting gifts 

before school and at break and lunch. 

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HHS Winter Concert is Tuesday

The Hanford High School Choirs and Soloists will present a Winter Extravaganza at St. Brigid's Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 13. Admission is $5 and children 5 and under are free. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.

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HW Jazz Band A takes 1st in Delta Jazz Festival

Congratulations to the Hanford West High School Jazz Band "A" for taking 1st Place in the Intermediate Division of the Delta Jazz Festival in Stockton on Saturday. Other bands in the division included Buchanan, Folosom, Maria Carrillo, Exeter, Sacramento County, Oakridge and Carson. Soloist awards were also presented to: Laura Sasser on Trumpet, and Jared Colvard on Tenor Sax.

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Congratulations to Kings Young Masters winners

Congratulations to the following Hanford West High School art students who placed in the Young Masters at Kings Art Center yesterday:

• Painting
• Tayla Atkins - 2nd place
• Kelsey Lopez - 3rd place
• 3-D
• Sammi Blue - 1st place
• Allyson Unich - 2nd place
• Teresa Beltran - 3rd place
• Photography
• Ilse Reyes - 1st place. 
• Special awards
• Robert Lee
• Alyana Manasan
• Honorable Mentions
• Stephanie Delagado, Adam Herring, Christian Lewis, Jhorien Osana, Rachel Anne Pagador, and Kayla Williams, Lauren Novencido, Brandon Perriera, Sierrah Esparaza and Madisyn Jeske.

All works will be on display at the Kings Art Center through the end of the month.

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SPHS Book Fair is Dec. 5-9

"Reading is Out of This World" at the
Sierra Pacific High School Scholastic Book Fair!
Books will be on display and on sale
during school hours December 5 though 9.

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HHS Teachers Incorporating Larry Bell’s 12 Powerful Words

Hanford High School staff recently received professional development on Larry Bell’s 12 Powerful Words. Bell was a high school teacher at a school with more than 3,000 students and 36 different languages. He has been recognized for his innovative classroom strategies that allowed his students to excel.

The 12 powerful words can help students in several ways. First, these are higher order thinking skill words. They cause all students to think at the highest level possible. By asking teachers to model these 12 powerful words in daily conversation, questioning, and on tests and quizzes, all students will be exposed to them all year long so they are not intimidated by them when they appear on their STAR exams in the Spring. These are “power verbs” because they empower students with knowledge and confidence.

We encourage you to incorporate these words in your conversations with your students. Total immersion of these words will allow our students to continue to succeed.

• Trace– List in steps 
• Support– Back up with details
• Analyze– Break Apart 
• Explain– Tell how 
• Infer– Read between the lines 
• Summarize– Give in short version 
• Evaluate– Judge 
• Compare– All the ways they are alike 
• Formulate– Create 
• Contrast– All the ways they are different 

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HHS Presents "Dramatic Desserts":

The Hanford High School Drama department will present it's "Dramatic Desserts" annual fundraiser at 7 p.m. December 9.

This year, students will perform an original play, "Gettin' Nothing for Christmas". This play is meant for young audiences and features musical numbers, dancing and spectacle that kids of all ages can appreciate. It is the story of three mischevious little girls who find trouble when they escape into a world of life size toys. Together with the help of a life-sized Barbie, a self conscious Batman action figure and precocious elves, the girls learn to resolve their conflicts in time for the holidays.

Admission is $3 for adults and students. Children 10 and under are free. After the show, there will be delicious baked goods for sale. All proceeds go to the HHS Drama Club for future college tours, festivals and field trips.

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HH, SP to face off in inaugural "Turkey Bowl"

Hanford High School and Sierra Pacific High School will play the inaugural Powder Puff "Turkey Bowl" at 7 p.m. November 22 at the Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl.

In addition to the flag football match between HHS and SPHS girls, there will also be other games and competitions between the two schools before the game and between quarters.

Admission is free for students with ASB Cards and $3 for general admission. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend to participate in this evening of fun and games.

For more information please contact Karen Evangelo at 583-5902 ext. 4501 or Michelle Duarte at 583-5912 ext. 8908.

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Survey: Parent, student and staff input needed!

The Hanford Joint Union High School District needs parent, student and staff input as part of our grant application for the 21st Century ASSETs (After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens) Program.

This grant is made available through the California Department of Education. If awarded the grant, HJUHSD could receive more than $900,000 to provide an after school program for HJUHSD students. 

The ASSETs Program would allow the District to provide activities/classes for students that provide academic assistance such as tutoring and homework support, enrichment and family literacy. Students would start the After School Program, which would run Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. until at lest 5 p.m. with a healthy snack and then choose from a variety of academic or enrichment classes to attend. Students would also able to participate in several types of physical activities. A Credit Recovery Program would likely be offered for students needing to earn credit for graduation.

To successfully apply for the grant, the District needs to describe and identify collaborative partners - parents, students and teachers. Please help us by taking five minutes to complete the following survey before November 23: 

HJUHSD ASSESTs Grant Survey

The survey will allow you to have input into the types of classes and activities the District would be able to provide for students through this program. Thank you in advance for your time and input!

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Huskies earn top honors at Pismo Review

Congratulations to the Hanford West high School Mighty Huskies, who earned top honors at the recent Pismo Beach Band Review, inclduing:

• 1st Place Percussion
• 1st Place Letter Team 
• Music Sweepstakes (highest music score over all categories) 
• Parade Sweepstakes (highest overall all score, including, music, showmanship, and marching) 

 You can see more pictures at www.hwband.org

 

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HHS Partnership Academy hosts SPCA support drive

The Hanford High School Partnership Human Services Academy is requesting the community's help to provide donations for the Kings SPCA. Partnership Academy students and staff will be accepting donations from Nov. 14 through Dec. 2.

The Kings SPCA seeks to provide safe haven for abused, abandoned, and surrendered animals entrusted into their care for as long as possible pending adoption; to provide low-cost spay/neuter services to the community, and to foster community awareness of the importance of spaying/neutering pet animals; and to increase community awareness of and appreciation for the needs of domestic animals and the benefits of animal companionship.

Useful donations include (but are not limited to):

• Cat litter
• Canned dog food
• Dog treats
• Trash bags
• Paper towels
• Cleaning supplies such as bleach, Pine Sol, scrubbers and sponges
• Cash (Cash donations can be made to teachers in rooms 407, 504, 505 or 554)

 For more information, please contact Dawna Lantz at 559-583-5902, ext. 8418.

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HHS Book Fair Nov 14-18

"Reading is Out of This World" at the
Hanford High School Scholastic Book Fair! 
Books will be on display and on sale 
during school hours November 14 though 18.

 

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Hanford FFA wins state cotton judging

Congratulations to the Hanford FFA - winners of the 54th annual California FFA State Cotton Judging Contest. Twelve teams from across the San Joaquin Valley competed for this year’s title Nov. 5 at CSU Fresno.

Hanford team members judged Pima lint, seed, bolls and plants and took a general knowledge test of the California Cotton Industry. Members of the championship team included: 

• Maddy Wisecarver, 1st High Individual
• Katie LaBlue, 2nd High Individual
• Claudia Flores, 5th High Individual
• Russell Zimmerman

The teams continues a tradition of success in the Cotton Judging Career Development Event. Since 1970, Hanford FFA Cotton Judging Teams have won 26 state titles. This year’s victory is the third in the last four years for the Hanford chapter.

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Hanford FFA wins national honors

Hanford FFA members came home with multiple awards from the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last month.

The Hanford FFA Chapter submitted its state-winning national chapter application to the National FFA Chapter Award program in June and was recognized as a 3-star winner during the national convention - the highest rating a chapter can be awarded.

The National FFA Chapter Award program, sponsored by John Deere, recognizes FFA chapters for developing and conducting a detailed Program of Activities. Each activity provides opportunities for members to excel in one of three areas: Student, chapter or community development. Every year, chapters are recognized as having earned a one, two, or three-star rating on their application.

In addition to the chapter recognition, Hanford FFA member William Brewster Jr. was the National Winner of Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship Award, earning a $500 prize for his accomplishment.

Fifteen Hanford FFA Chapter Members received the highest honor the National FFA awards - the American FFA Degree. Five of those members traveled to Indianapolis to accept their degrees: Tyler Beck, Val Evans, Phillip Nunes, Kristyn Torres and Lee Wisecarver.

The American FFA Degree recognizes demonstrated leadership ability and outstanding achievements in agriculture business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, members must have earned and productively invested $7,500 through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enterprise and serve 50 community service hours. Recipients must also make it their mission to demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement. Each award recipient received a Gold American FFA Degree key, and a certificate in a blue leatherette frame. Of the 540,379 FFA members nationwide, the 15 Hanford FFA Chapter members were among only 3,241 to be recognized in 2011.

“The Hanford community should be very proud of our FFA chapter for many accomplishments both as individuals and as a chapter during the 84th National FFA Convention,” FFA advisor Lilly Pimentel said.

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HJUHSD golfers win Valley, head to State

Hanford High School golfers took the top two spots in the Valley Championships: Kayla Luis won the Valley Individual Golf Tournament with a score of 74, followed closely by second place Paulette Maskarino with a 77.

Congratulations also to Hanford West sophomore Hannah Facchini, who also qualified for the State Regionals by placing in the top 15 at the Valley Championships.

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Parents of athletes invited to enrichment workshop

Parents of student athletes are invited to attend a free workshop this Thursday to learn how to help their students get the most out of their sports experience.

"It addresses how parents can help coaches and league administrators establish and maintain a positive competitive environment,” HJUHSD Superintendent Bill Fishbough said. “The workshop also gives parents tips for discussing occurrences in college and professional sports with their student to bring out life lessons."

The workshop is hosted by the Positive Coaching Alliance, a Stanford University-based non-profit organization developed to teach parents, coaches and organizational leaders how to effectively work with young athletes while instilling the values of teamwork, discipline, respect and goal-setting.

"Working with hundreds of youth and high school sports organizations around the United States, we've developed practical tools and guidelines to help these student athletes, their coaches and parents realize that winning is not only reflected in game scores but also in the effort players give, the learning and improvement they achieve, and the ability they develop to bounce back from mistakes,” said Jim Thompson, founder and director of Positive Coaching Alliance. “We’re excited that the Hanford Joint Union High School District recognizes the tremendous potential sports participation offers for today’s student athletes and is working to realize that potential by emphasizing a positive District culture for their players, coaches, and parents.”

The workshop is open to all parents of Hanford High, Hanford West High and Sierra Pacific High student athletes.

Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Thursday October 20

Hanford West High School cafeteria

The District will also be hosting workshops for student athletes at HHS, HWHS and SPHS during the school day, to promote the Positive Coaching Alliance message.

For more information, please call the HJUHSD Superintendent’s Office at 583-5901, ext. 3101.


About Positive Coaching Alliance:

Founded as a non-profit within the Stanford University Athletic Department in 1998, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) has the mission of “transforming high school sports so sports can transform the student.” 

To that end, PCA has conducted nearly 9,000 live group workshops nationwide for more than 475,000 youth and high school sports leaders, coaches and parents. Workshop attendees have helped create a positive, character-building sports environment for roughly 3.5 million youth and high school athletes. PCA’s partnership network includes more than 1,700 youth and high school sports organizations, cities and schools. In 2011, PCA will conduct roughly 1,300 live, group workshops across the U.S., while assisting tens of thousands of other individuals via online workshops at www.PositiveCoach.org. 

PCA trains coaches to be Double-Goal Coaches®, whose first goal is winning and whose second, more-important goal is teaching life lessons through sports. PCA also cultivates Second-Goal ParentsTM, who focus on life lessons through sports and helps produce Triple-Impact CompetitorsTM, student-athletes who work to improve themselves, their teammates, and their sport as a whole. PCA has the support of elite coaches and athletes on a National Advisory Board including Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson, Boston Celtics Coach Doc Rivers and dozens of others. 

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HW artists earn local honors

Congratulations to Hanford West artists Makayla Fleming and Asia Blevins. They both were recognized Sunday by the Kings Community Action Organization for their artwork depicting Domestic Violence Awareness, each earning a $500 scholarship.

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Hanford FFA supports Relay for Life

by Lilly Pimentel 
Hanford FFA Relay for Life Advisor

The Hanford FFA Chapter participated in the 15th annual Hanford Relay for Life October 8 and 9. FFA members from Hanford High, Hanford West High and Sierra Pacific High raised money, walked around the track, participated in the road to recovery car race, assisted young children in the Kids Camp, set out luminaries and helped decorate for this year’s theme, “Surfing for a Cure.”

The Hanford FFA chapter had 4 relay teams with 103 FFA members who participated with serving over 417 hours of community service and fundraised over $7,714.

The Hanford FFA Chapter ended the 24-hour event by earning awards during the closing ceremony. This year, the chapter won 3 awards with 2 perpetual trophies; First Place in Most Involvement by Organization, First Place in Top Fundraising Team-Business, and Third Place in Most Spirited-Multiple Teams. Members were excited to receive such recognition.

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HHS Partnership Academy seeks help for local women and children

Hanford High School’s Human Services Partnership Academy Class of 2014 is accepting donations for the Barbara Saville women and children’s shelter.

This service of the King Community Action Organization (KCAO) provides emergency housing for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence or suddenly find themselves homeless.

The donation drive is October 14 through 28. Requested donations range from the ever-necessary cash to phone cards, bus passes, clothes, toys, food and laundry supplies. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the Hanford High Administration Building with the direction to deliver them to Mrs. Heriman in room 407.

Thank you for being in a PARTNERSHIP to help our commUNITY grow!

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HW Career Center: Upcoming Events

Hanford West students and families: Don't miss out on these upcoming college and career events!

Hanford West students can take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) at 9 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Hanford West cafeteria. The cost of the test is $15 and can be paid at the HW ASB Office through Oct. 11. Fee waivers are available.

The Hanford West Career Center will host a Senior/Junior Information Night for students and parents at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, to provide information about graduation requirements, college testing, college application procedures and deadlines, NCAA application procedures and other helpful information. Along with the HW Counseling and Career Center Staff, representatives from College of the Sequoias, West Hills College and Fresno State will be available for a question-and-answer round table.

Students and parents are invited to attend a presentation by members of the F-16 Fight Squadron from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 fat the the HW cafeteria. Members of the US Navy Blue Angels flight team will be at HWHS October 14 for a presentation as well.

For more information about HW Career Center events, activities and resources, please contact Ruben Amavisca at 559-583-5903 x 6027 or ramavisca@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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HHS Drama presents "The Diary of Anne Frank"

HHS PRESENTS:

The Diary of Anne Frank

by By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacket, Adapted by Wendy Kesselman

at the Stratton Tarvin Presentation Center 

7:30 p.m. Oct 13-15 and 19-21 

$5 for students, $7 for adults 

The Hanford High Shool Drama Club will present The Diary of Anne Frank this month.

This is the autobiographical drama of a young Dutch Jewish girl hiding from the invading Nazis during World War II. Anne and her family share a claustrophobic attic with another family. Tension is often unbearable, as the people hiding know that their discovery by the enemy could lead to almost certain death at the hands of their captors. They also must contend with the Dutch Gestapo or "Green Police," who will turn them over to the Nazis if discovered. Dutch nationals risk their lives by hiding the family for two years. The group, despite the horror and crowded conditions, still find time for celebrations of Hanukkah and rejoice quietly in the small attic that has become their world. The story is told from the narrative perspective of Anne, a young girl hoping to live to womanhood.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Bianca Ankrum at bankrum@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us or 559-583-5902, ext. 8459.

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SPHS Band earns top honors at first competition

Congratulations to the members of the Sierra Pacific High School Marching Band and Color Guard for taking top honors at their first competition at the Caruthers Fair Oct. 1. The Golden Bear Color Guard earned Second Place and the SP Band brought home the First Place trophy.

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HW Book Fair is Oct. 10-14

"Reading is Out of This World" at the 3rd Annual Hanford West Library Book Fair!

Books will be on display and on sale from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 10-14.

 

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HW Band Car Wash-a-Thon is Oct 8

The Hanford West Band will host a Car Wash-A-Thon  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 8 at four locations in Hanford to raise money for new uniforms.

All Cars will be washed for FREE (donations accepted). Band members are taking pledges on how many cars will be washed in one day.

A pledge of $450 will purchase a full uniform and the donor's name will be sewn into the uniform. A pledge of $1,000 will earn the donor's name a place on the Mighty Huskies Band Trailer, as well as having their name sewn into 4 uniforms. A pledge of $2,500 will earn the donor all of the above items as well as a performance by the Hanford West Jazz Band at an event of their choosing.

To make a pledge, please call the Hanford West Band office at 559-583-5903 x6413 or email Lisa Butts, Band Director at hwband@mac.com

Car wash locations: 

• Hanford West Hiigh School
• In Shape Fitness on 11th Avenue
• CVS Pharmacy on Fargo Ave
• Walgreens on 11th Avenue

Event sponsored by Total Mobile Image Detailing.

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HW Drumline to perform at Thursday Night Marketplace

The Hanford West Drumline will perform at the Thursday Night Marketplace this week with "Poor Man's Poison" at about 7 p.m. Come support Downtown Hanford and your Mighty Huskies this Thursday night!

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HW supports community with football game theme nights

Hanford West High School will host three theme nights at upcoming Husky Football games to help recognize local heroes and support our community!

September 23
Hanford West vs. Kennedy High
Come join Hanford West for a good ol' American Football Friday Night! Camo bandana throw outs! Military ID gets a discount! Have some football fun with local military families Come join us in showing support for our Husky football Teams and our country's heroes. Take the time to thank those who risk their lives for our country everyday.

October 7
Hanford West vs. Lemoore High
Pretty or handsome) in Pink? Come support Husky football and Breast Cancer Research. If you wear pink to the HW football game October 7,  $1 of your admission will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Breast cancer survivors, patients and families will be recognized at half time. Please come join Hanford West as we show our support for those who are battling with breast cancer.

November 3
Hanford West vs. Redwood High
HWHS would like to thank public safety and service employees who keep our city safe and serve the community. Police officers, firefighters, ambulance personnel and city and county employees receive $1 off admission. Come help us thank those who risk their lives for us everyday.

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Trustee Area Re-Districting

In the upcoming weeks, the Hanford Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees will be discussing and adopting new Trustee Area boundaries in light of the 2010 Federal Census.

Every ten (10) years school districts must determine if population changes within the trustee areas require redistricting. The school district is mandated by law to adjust area boundaries if population is not apportioned equally among the five trustee areas. The equal protection clauses of the United States and California Constitutions require that each person’s vote be entitled to substantially equal representation from his or her representatives. Reynolds v. Sims (1964) 84 S.Ct. 1362, 1381. This is known as the “one person, one vote” rule. Absolute equality is not required, but equal protection demands that the trustee districts be apportioned as equal as possible.

After a preliminary review, we have determined that we must undertake the process of redistricting. Because this decision has an effect on you as a registered voter in the Hanford Joint Union High School District, we would like to personally invite you to participate in the process to ensure that your concerns are addressed.

We therefore, encourage you to attend the public hearings scheduled at 6 p.m. September 27 and 6 p.m. October 11. Both public hearings will be at the District Office located at 823 W. Lacey Blvd. in Hanford, California.

This is an opportunity for you to address the Board with your support, concerns, suggestions and any other comments you may have on the redistricting plan.

All materials relating to the redistricting plan are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday and may be obtained by calling or visiting the Hanford Joint Union High School District Office at 823 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230.

The information can also be found on our website at http://www.hjuhsd.k12.ca.us/board.htm#redistricting. We would like to thank you for your continued support and cooperation and look forward to seeing you at the public hearings.

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Parent Gradebook back online

The HJUHSD Parent Gradebook is back online!

Thank you so much for your patience during our recent service outage.

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Parent Gradebook is temporarily offline

The HJUHSD Parent Gradebook is temporarily offline because of a server failure. Technicians are working on repairs, but the site is expected to be offline at least through tonight and possibly into tomorrow. We will post an update when repairs are complete and the site is available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

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Local low-cost TDap Vaccinations

All HJUHSD students need to provide documentation of their Tdap booster shot to their school office BY FRIDAY to stay enrolled in school!

Local Low-Cost TDAP Vaccinations:

Kings County Department of Public Health
330 Campus Drive Hanford CA
559-584-1401
Walk-Ins: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Cost is $5 if not covered by medical insurance

Family Healthcare Network
329 W. 8th St #101, Hanford
559-587-4532
Appointment necessary
Physical will be completed during time of vaccination. Offers low cost programs dependent on family income.

Valley Family Health Center
351 Mall Dr. #A, Hanford
559-584-7200
Appointment necessary. Lost cost program that may be free without insurance.

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Vaccination documents are due by FRIDAY

All HJUHSD students need to provide documentation of their Tdap booster shot to their school office BY THIS FRIDAY.

All California 7th-12th grade students are now required to get a Tdap booster shot to be enrolled in school. By State law, students who do not have their Tdap vaccinations on file at their school by this Friday will NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL until they provide that documentation.

The Tdap vaccination protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis). (For 2012-13 and beyond, only students entering 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot.)

Students should visit their health care provider to get their shots. Children 18 and younger who are uninsured or under-insured may qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program to get free or low cost immunization services. To find a provider near you, call 1-877-243-8832 or visit: www.eziz.org/pages/vfc_locations2.html.

Some local pharmacies and health departments may also offer vaccines. For more information, please visit ShotsForSchool.org.

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Nueva Regla: Antes de la Escuela - Vacuna REQUERIDA 

Se que todos lost estudiantes de 7° a 12° grado obtengan la vacuna contra la tos ferina antes de VIERNES!


Tdap ofrece excelente protección contra tres enfermedades peligrosas: el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (también conocida como pertussis). Los casos de tos ferina han estado aumentando en los EE.UU. Continua extendiéndose en California. Únicamente para el año escolar 2011-12, los estudiantes que ingresan al 7˚ al 12˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de que recibieron la vacuna Tdap antes de comenzar la escuela. A partir del año siguiente 2012-13 y en adelante, solamente los niños ingresando al 7˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de la vacuna Tdap. Los niños deben visitar a su doctor o proveedor de servicios de salud para vacunarse.

Los niños menores de 18 años de edad sub-asegurados (sus seguros de salud no cubren las vacunas) o sin seguro de salud pueden calificar para el Programa de Vacunas para Niños para obtener servicios de vacunación gratis o de bajo costo. Para encontrar a un doctor participante cerca de usted llame al 1-877-243-8832 o visite: http://vacunasymisalud.org/programa-de-vacunas/. Es posible que algunas farmacias y departamentos de salud de su localidad también ofrezcan vacunas.

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Preguntas frecuentes para los padres

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Mark your Calendar: Back to School Nights!

HJUHSD Schools will host Back to School Nights starting next week. These events are designed to give parents and family members an opportunity to visit the school, meet their students' teachers, and learn about class expectations for the year. Watch your mailbox for more information!

Hanford High School Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 31
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parents can pick up student schedules in the school office starting at 5:45 p.m. The evening will begin in the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center with the Principal's Welcome and a performance by the HHS Band and Choir. Voting for Site Council parent representative will also take place. (Anyone interested in being placed on the ballot should call 583-5902 ext. 4000)

Earl F. Johnson Back to School Night
Tuesday, September 6
6:30 pm. To 7:30 p.m.
Watch your mailbox for more information! Questions? Please call: 559-583-5904.

Hanford West Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 7
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Presentations will begin in the Event Center with the Principal's Welcome and student performances. The Student Store will be open for purchases. A Title 1 Parent Meeting will follow at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria.

Sierra Pacific Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 14
6 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Title 1 meeting in room 212
6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Band/Choir Performance
6:30 p.m.-8:10 p.m. Classroom visits

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Online Parent Gradebook access available Aug. 22

The HJUHSD Online Parent Gradebook for the 2011-2012 school year will be activated Monday, August 22.

Parents will NOT be able to login to the Online Gradebook before that time, to allow for schedule changes that take place during the first few days of the school year.

After August 22, families are encouraged to use the Online Gradebook to access student grades and attendance information online.

Parents with current ABI accounts will be able to access their students' information with their current login beginning August 22.

To create a new account, parents must provide the following information:

• School Name
• Student Name
• Student Date of Birth
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Parent E-mail Address

to one of the following school staff members:

• Hanford High: Cathy Hatfield, 583-5902 x 3122
• Hanford West High: Christine Lee, 583-5903 x 3128
• Sierra Pacific High: Sonja Thomas, 583-5912, x 2002
• Earl F. Johnson High: Irma Lopez, 582-5904, x 7000

Once the information your been entered, you will receive an email with a link and password. If you do not get this e-mail, please check your Spam/Junk Mail to see if it has been blocked.

For families without internet access, computers are available at HJUHSD schools to access the Online Gradebook. Internet access is also available at local Family Resource Centers.

We hope this service will help improve communication between school and home and serve as a useful tool for parents and families.

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First Day of Classes is August 11!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year! The first day of classes for all HJUHSD high schools is THURSDAY, AUGUST 11.

The FIRST DAY BELL SCHEDULE is:

7:35 BELL RINGS
7:45-8:05 Homeroom (Part A )(20)
8:05-9:05 Homeroom (Part B) (60)/5
9:10-9:48 Period 1 (38)/5
9:53-10:31 Period 2 (38)
10:31-10:44 Snack (13)/5
10:49-11:27 Period 3 (38)/5
11:32-12:10 Period 4 (38)/5
12:15-12:53 Period 5 (38)
12:53-1:35 Lunch (42)/5
1:40-2:18 Period 6 (38)/5
2:23-3:01 Period 7 (38) (381)

The regular daily bell schedule will be in effect starting FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011.

Keep up with all the events and activities at your school and for your teams/clubs through the HJUHSD Online Calendar!

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2011 Walk-Through Registrations start August 1

HJUHSD schools will host Walk-Through Registrations in early August to help streamline 2011-2012 enrollment and make the first days of school easier for students and families.

The first day of class for the 2011-2012 school year is August 11. Classes begin at 7:45 a.m.


At the Walk-Through Registrations, HJUHSD students have the opportunity to:

• Pick up Class Schedules*
• Take ID photos
• Order a Student ID (free) or ASB Card ($35)
• Purchase a Yearbook
• Purchase PE Clothes
• Turn in Athletic Clearance forms
• Pay outstanding debts
• Apply for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program
• Check out textbooks
• Make appointments with Counselors and/or Work Experience Coordinator
• And more

* Students who do not pick up their class schedules at the Walk-Through Registration event will NOT be able to get their schedules until the first day of school. This includes phone requests.

All students should receive a Registration Form and other information in the mail by mid-July. Be sure to bring your Registration Form and other required documents as well as cash or checks (made out to your school) for your planned purchases at the date/time listed below.


HANFORD WEST HIGH SCHOOL - GRADES 9 AND 12 - AUGUST 1

Grade 9: 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grade 12: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


HANFORD WEST HIGH SCHOOL - GRADES 10 AND 11 - AUGUST 2
Grade 10: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grade 11: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SIERRA PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL - ALL GRADES - AUGUST 3

11th Grade, A-L: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
11th Grade, M-Z: 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
10th Grade, A-L: 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
10th Grade, M-Z: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
9th Grade, A-L: 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
9th Grade, M-Z: 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

HANFORD HIGH SCHOOL - GRADE 9 - AUGUST 3

A-C: 8:15 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
D-K: 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
R-T: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
L-Q: 10:50 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
U-Z: 11:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Library open until 12:45 p.m.


HANFORD HIGH SCHOOL - GRADES 10-12 - AUGUST 4
H-L: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
A-C: 9 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
R-T: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
U-Z: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch break: 12:00 - 1:00
Library Lunch Break: 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
M-Q: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
D-G: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


For more information, please contact your school.



Please visit the  HJUHSD Online Calendar for information about important dates and events and to sign up for alerts and updates.

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Summer School

HJUHSD Summer School First Session will be June 9 through June 29 at Earl F. Johnson Continuation High School. Classes will be from 7:45 a.m. to 12:02 p.m. Courses will include:

• Drop In APEX
• Sit Down Apex
• Migrant Classes
• English 1
• Algebra 1
• Junior Police Academy
• NJROTC (at Hanford West High School)

The Summer School Second Session will be July 5 through July 20 at Earl F. Johnson Continuation High School. Classes will be 7:45 a.m. to 1:02 p.m. Courses will include:

• Drop In APEX
• Sit Down APEX (dependent on enrollment)
• Migrant classes

For more information, please contact Summer School Principal Darin Parson at (559)583-5903 ext. 6008.

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HW hosts Art Camp for kids this Saturday

Hanford West High School is hosting an Art Camp for local K-8 grade students this Saturday, May 21 at the HWHS Cafeteria. Activities will include painting, drawing, masks, hats, puppets, face painting, crafts, games and more!

Two Sessions: Choose one or both!

• Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration: Sign up at the cafeteria door!

• $10 per child per session, OR
• 2 children: $18 per session
• 3 Children: $25 per session
• 4 or more children per family: $8 per session

For more information, please contact Mr. Brauckman at 559-731-6415 or wbrauckman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

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Don't Forget: Immunization Requirements

Don't Forget!

All HJUHSD students need a Tdap booster shot before the next school year.

• See your Doctor for a Tdap booster shot.
• Bring your updated immunization record to your school to ensure a smooth registration process

All California 7th through 12th grade students are now required to get a Tdap booster shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year. The Tdap vaccination protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis). (For 2012-13 and beyond, only students entering 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot.)

The other recommended vaccines for 7th through 12th graders are: Meningococcal Meningitis, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Seasonal Flu.

Children should visit their health care provider to get their shots. Children 18 years old and younger who are uninsured or underinsured may qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program to get free or low cost immunization services. To find a provider near you, call 1-877-243-8832 or visit: www.eziz.org/pages/vfc_locations2.html. Some local pharmacies and Health Departments may also offer vaccines.

For more information, please see this packet or visit ShotsForSchool.org.

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Nueva Regla: Antes de la Escuela - Vacuna REQUERIDA

Se que todos lost estudiantes de 7° a 12° grado obtengan la vacuna contra la tos ferina antes de comenzar el año escolar 2011-2012.

Lo que se significa para SU HIJO: "Tdap" - Vacuna REQUERIDA para los grados del 7˚ al 12˚ año escolar 2011-12.

Tdap ofrece excelente protección contra tres enfermedades peligrosas: el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (también conocida como pertussis). Los casos de tos ferina han estado aumentando en los EE.UU. Continua extendiéndose en California. Únicamente para el año escolar 2011-12, los estudiantes que ingresan al 7˚ al 12˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de que recibieron la vacuna Tdap antes de comenzar la escuela. A partir del año siguiente 2012-13 y en adelante, solamente los niños ingresando al 7˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de la vacuna Tdap.

Los niños deben visitar a su doctor o proveedor de servicios de salud para vacunarse. Los niños menores de 18 años de edad sub-asegurados (sus seguros de salud no cubren las vacunas) o sin seguro de salud pueden calificar para el Programa de Vacunas para Niños para obtener servicios de vacunación gratis o de bajo costo. Para encontrar a un doctor participante cerca de usted llame al 1-877-243-8832 o visite: http://vacunasymisalud.org/programa-de-vacunas/. Es posible que algunas farmacias y departamentos de salud de su localidad también ofrezcan vacunas.


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Summer School: Junior Police Academy

HJUHSD students interested in learning about careers in law enforcement will have the opportunity to enroll in the 2001 Junior Police Academy this summer. The course will be offered during the 2011 Summer School June 9 through 29.

Class topics include: Handcuffing, Searching, Fingerprinting, Traffic Stops, Court System, History of Law Enforcement, Police Communications and more.

Interested students may sign-up for the course at their school office. For more information, please contact Andrew Mazza at 559-583-5902, ext. 4038.

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Cheer Try-Outs

Hanford High School 2011-2012 Cheer Try-Out Packets are available in the HHS Guidance Office. Mandatory Parent meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at the HHS Cafeteria. For additional information, please contact Gina Lewis at 816-4069.

Sierra Pacific High School Cheer Try-Outs start May 21: Download the Application Packet.

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Spring musical performances on tap

 We hope you can join us for these exciting musical performances!

The Hanford High School Choirs, in conjunction with Visual Voices, the HHS Sign Language performance group, will present a Spring Pops Concert at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. The concert will feature all HHS Choirs, Soloists, and the Visual Voices performers. Tickets are $7 and will go on sale May 9th during break and lunch. For more information, please contact Jennifer McGill.

The Hanford West High School Choir is presenting Rock On! Greatest hits of Rock n Roll at 7 p.m. May 13 and May 14 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation center. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come and have a great night rocking to your favorite hits, and some great young artists!

The Hanford High and Hanford West Percussion Ensembles will perform at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center at 7 p.m. May 16. Donations will be accepted at the door. The HH and HWpercussion students have been working hard this semester to perfect several ensemble pieces, including Samba, 4/4 and Storm Warning. The ensembles are under the direction of Joseph Hernandez.

The Hanford West High School bands will be in concert at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center at 7 p.m. May 17.  Donations will be accepted at the door.The concert will feature the Mighty Huskies Jazz Bands "A" and "B" as well as the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band. Some of the pieces being performed will be: Riverscape, Two Fer You, The Witch and The Saint, and The King Across The Water.

The Hanford High School and Sierra Pacific High School Jazz Bands and Concert Bands will present their "Instrumental Evening" Spring Concert at 7 p.m. May 20 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. 

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Expectations Art Show Reception is May 11

You are cordially invited to attend the
Kings County High School Annual Student Art Show
“Expectations”
hosted by the Kings County Government Center

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Awards and Recognition at 6:30 p.m.

There will be student artwork to enjoy and great refreshments!

The Government Center
1400 W Lacey Blvd. Hanford, California
Campus and Lacey

In addition, the student artwork will be available for viewing May 6-20
at the Government Center Administration Building.

For more information contact Mrs. Jones at 559-589-5902 ext. 8439or djones@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Best of Show Winners - Hanford West

2-D
Amy Chin for "Infitiesimal Darkness"
Amy Chin for "Brain Versus Brawn"
Bri Hauser for "Seven Deadly Sins"

3-D
Alejandra Gomez for her "Nightmare Before Christmas" inspired shoe
Samantha Blue for her rainstick inspired by "King Kong"

Judges Overall Best of Show
Bri Hauser for "Primary"

Winners - Hanford High

3-D
Carina Gomes

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HW students featured in Congressional Art Competition

Congratulations to these Hanford West High School students who were selected to have their art displayed at the Fresno Art Museum in the Congressional Art Competition:

• Allison Burns
• Amy Chin
• Megan Fields
• Elia Huerta
• Briannon Hauser
• Hector Figueroa
• Kelsey Lopez
• Alyana Manasan
• Cynthia Viamonte
• Mariana Tabares
• Corrina Thomas
• Ilse Reyes

Hanford West had the most art displayed in this show of the nine schools in the competition. Special congratulations to Ilse Reyes, who placed 2nd and Briannon Hauser, who placed 5th. Ilse's artwork will be on display at Congressman Jim Costa's Fresno office for the next year.

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HHS Presents "Little Shop of Horrors"

The Hanford High School Drama Department will present Little Shop of Horrors May 5 through 7 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Performances begin at 7 p.m.


This bizarre musical satirizes science fiction and horror films of the 1960’s and is influenced by the 1960’s Motown and Doo Wop music. The musical’s protagonist, Seymour Krelborn, is a hapless worker at Mrs. Mushnik’s Skid Row Florist Shop. By chance, Seymour stumbles upon a strange and interesting plant that he names Audrey II. Seymour’s strange and interesting new plant is just what Mushnik’s Skid Row Florist Shop needs to keep the Floral Shop in business. Overnight, Seymour finds success, fame and money. Most importantly, Seymour finds a way into the heart of his unrequited love, Audrey, his co-worker at the Floral Shop.But, to Seymour’s chagrin, he must come up with a peculiar way to feed Audrey II, which wilts and dies if not fed ... human blood! Will Seymour get the girl? Will he give in to temptation and feed Audrey II? Will Seymour risk losing the girl and destroying everything he hoped for? Come and see what Hanford High Drama has in store!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Stratton Tarvin Presentation Center
Hanford High School
120 E. Grangeville Blvd
Hanford Ca. 93230

7 p.m.. May 5-7

Ticket Prices: $8 Students and Senior Citizens, $10 Adults

Contact: Bianca Ankrum at bankrum@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us or 583-5902 ext. 8495

*Not recommended for children under the age of 10.

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HHS Cheer Try-Outs

Hanford High School 2011-2012 Cheer Try-Out Packets are available in the HHS Guidance Office. Mandatory Parent meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at the HHS Cafeteria. For additional information, please contact Gina Lewis at 816-4069.

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HW students earn SkillsUSA honors

Hanford West High School students brought home 5 medal, including two State Championships from the State SkillsUSA competition  in San Diego last week. Congratulations to the following students:

• Jimmy Porter- State Champion - Precision Machining 2
• Joseph Lambert- State Champion- TIG Welding
• Brian Whitten- Silver Medalist - TIG Welding
• Jhorien Osana- Silver Medalist - Commercial Baking
• Rachel Parry- Bronze Medalist- Nursing Assistant

In addition, Hanford West teacher Shirley Blanchard was named Region 5 Advisor of the year.

Take a moment to congratulate our students and teachers on their outstanding work.

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Melanie Pulliam is KC Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Hanford High School Teacher Melanie Pulliam, who was named Kings County's 2011 Teacher of the Year! at the Kings Excellence in Education Awards Thursday night!!

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Star Testing Schedule

HJUHSD students will be participating in California STAR Testing through the month of April and into May for make-up tests. Click here for the full STAR Testing Schedule, including Bell Schedules, for Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School.

• Thursday, March 31, 2011 – Regular Schedule – Pre-Admin in English Classes
• Friday, April 1, 2011 – Regular Schedule
• Monday, April 4, 2011 – Regular Schedule
• Tuesday, April 5, 2011 – Mathematics – All Staff Testing in period 4
• Wednesday, April 6, 2011 – Regular bell schedule
• Thursday, April 7, 2011 – ELA – All Staff Testing in period 4
• Friday, April 8, 2011 – Regular Schedule – No Testing
• Monday, April 11, 2011 – Social Sciences Part 1. All social science tests given in history classes.
• Tuesday, April 12, 2011 – Social Sciences Part 2 (Part 1 for periods 4 and 7). All social science tests given in history classes.
• Wednesday, April 13, 2011 – Social Sciences Part 2. All social studies tests given in history classes.
• Thursday, April 14, 2011 – Regular Schedule with 10th grade Science test in World History classes only.
• Friday, April 15, 2011 - Regular ScheduleE with 10th grade Science test in World History classes only.
• Wednesday, April 27, 2011 – Science Part 1. All science tests given in science classes.
• Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Science Part 2. (Part 1 for periods 4 and 7) All science tests given in science classes.
• Friday, April 29, 2011 – Science Part 2. All science tests given in science classes.

Make-up tests: Monday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 10.

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Don't Miss the Excellence in Education Awards: April 14

Two HJUHSD educators are finalists for the Kings County Excellence in Education Awards.

Hanford West High School Principal Bobby Peters - HJUHSD's Administrator of the Year - and Hanford High School Teacher Melanie Pulliam - our district's Teacher of the Year - will both be honored as finalists at the Kings County Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. April 14 at the Hanford Fox Theatre. HJUHSD Employee of the Year, HHS Athletic Secretary Sally Morgan, will also be recognized for her dedication to our schools and our students.

For more information about the Excellence in Education Awards, please contact the Kings County Office of Education.

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New immunization requirements / Vacuna requerida

Got Tdap?

All HJUHSD students need a Tdap booster shot before the next school year. 

It's easy as 1-2-3:

1) Check in with your doctor - Spring Break may be a good time for a doctor visit.
2) Get a record of the Tdap booster shot from your doctor.
3) Bring your immunization record to school ASAP to ensure a smooth registration process!


All 7th through 12th grade students are now required to get a Tdap booster shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year. The Tdap vaccination protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis).

Whooping Cough has been increasing in the United States and continues to be widespread in California. For the 2011–12 school year only, children entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap shot before starting school. For 2012-13 and beyond, only students entering 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot.

The other recommended vaccines for 7th through 12th graders are: Meningococcal Meningitis, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Seasonal Flu.

Children should visit their health care provider to get their shots. Children 18 years old and younger who are uninsured or underinsured may qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program to get free or low cost immunization services. To find a provider near you, call 1-877-243-8832 or visit: www.eziz.org/pages/vfc_locations2.html. Some local pharmacies and Health Departments may also offer vaccines.

For more information, please see this packet or visit ShotsForSchool.org.

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Nueva Regla: Antes de la Escuela - Vacuna REQUERIDA

Se que todos lost estudiantes de 7° a 12° grado obtengan la vacuna contra la tos ferina antes de comenzar el año escolar 2011-2012.

Lo que se significa para SU HIJO: "Tdap" - Vacuna REQUERIDA para los grados del 7˚ al 12˚ año escolar 2011-12.

Tdap ofrece excelente protección contra tres enfermedades peligrosas: el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (también conocida como pertussis). Los casos de tos ferina han estado aumentando en los EE.UU. Continua extendiéndose en California. Únicamente para el año escolar 2011-12, los estudiantes que ingresan al 7˚ al 12˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de que recibieron la vacuna Tdap antes de comenzar la escuela. A partir del año siguiente 2012-13 y en adelante, solamente los niños ingresando al 7˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de la vacuna Tdap.

Los niños deben visitar a su doctor o proveedor de servicios de salud para vacunarse. Los niños menores de 18 años de edad sub-asegurados (sus seguros de salud no cubren las vacunas) o sin seguro de salud pueden calificar para el Programa de Vacunas para Niños para obtener servicios de vacunación gratis o de bajo costo. Para encontrar a un doctor participante cerca de usted llame al 1-877-243-8832 o visite: http://vacunasymisalud.org/programa-de-vacunas/. Es posible que algunas farmacias y departamentos de salud de su localidad también ofrezcan vacunas.

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HW Teacher featured in California Educator magazine

Hanford West High School Teacher Mindi Hardgrave is featured in this month's edition of California Educator magazine.

Hardgrave appears on the cover the magazine, which is published by the California Teacher's Association, as part of a series of feature articles on creating "GLBT Safe Zones" in schools.

The article "Four Lessons to Create a Safe School" details how Hardgrave worked - and continutes to work - to support students at her school in their efforts to create and maintain a strong Gay-Straight Alliance Student Club at Hanford West High School. Hardgrave is recognized as an example of one educator working to create a more GLBT-friendly atmosphere in her classroom, her school, and her community at large.

You can read this article and others in the March issue here:
http://digital.copcomm.com/title/4533

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HHS Band Boosters Dinner April 2

The HHS Band Boosters will host a Teriyaki Chicken Dinner Saturday, April 2 at the HHS Cafeteria.

Take-out dinners will be available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and dine-in dinners will be served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The dinner will include grilled chicken breast, rice, salad and a beverage. There will also be a Sweet Shop and drawings for prizes and a performance by the HHS Jazz Band.

Tickets are $10 and are available from Band Members or by calling 559-583-5902, ext. 8446.

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Hanford Artists featured at Youth Month Art Show

Hanford artists will be among those featured in the California Art Education Association Central Area’s Youth Art Month Student Art Show: "Life Liberty & the Pursuit of Art".

The show, hosted by Arte Americas, will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 with awards and recognitions at 2 p.m., at Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno (across from the former Fresno Metropolitan Museum). Art activities and refreshments will be provided.

The show will include 32 pieces of art created by Hanford West High School students and 14 from Hanford High School, including the following award-winning entries:


From Hanford West:
Amy Chin - 1st place for a scratchart with watercolor overlay
Alyana Manson - 2nd place for her charcoal self-portrait
Bri Hauser - 3rd place for her triptych oil paintings

Bri Hauser - 2nd place for her Van Gogh studio (3-D)


From Hanford High:
Shannel Blinn - 1st place in 3-D
Valerie Lira - 3rd Place in 3-D

Additional information about the show is available by contacting Cheryl Schellenberg at 559-281-7881 or at Cheryl.Schellenberg@ebca.edisonlearning.com

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Senior Ethics Volunteers Still Needed

HJUHSD still needs more than 30 volunteers for the 2011 Senior Ethics Workshops April 5 and 7.

Volunteer Table Leaders are needed each day to help guide small groups of local high school seniors through this annual workshop that focuses on group discussions of values, ethics and decision-making using real-world scenarios and examples.

The workshops are led by volunteer MC's Paula Lehn of FAST Federal Credit Union and Officer Jerry Pierce of the California Highway Patrol, who introduce each activity throughout the day and keeping all of the groups on track.

The 2011 Senior Ethics Workshops will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 5 for seniors from Hanford West High School, and April 7 for seniors from Hanford High School and Alternative Education Programs.

Both workshops are held at the Koinonia Christian Fellowship (12536 Hanford Armona Road), which has generously donated its facility for this event for several years.

New Table Leaders can learn more about the Ethics Workshops at one of two Table Leader Orientations at the HJUHSD District Office at 823 W. Lacey Boulevard. The orientations will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 30 and 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. March 31. New Table Leaders are encouraged to attend one of these orientations, but it is not mandatory.

If you would like to volunteer for this fun and rewarding experience, just fill out and return the 2011 Table Leader Form.

If you would like additional information about this program, please contact your high school principal or HJUHSD Coordinator of Communications Candace McIlroy at 559-583-5901, ext. 3104.

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HHS Lady 'Pups face Woodridge in State Prelims at home tonight

Hanford High School Bullpups Girls Basketball

Preliminary State Playoffs vs Woodridge

7 p.m. Tuesday at HHS (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Tickets: $9 General Admission, $5 High School Students, Seniors (65+), Children under 12.

Tickets will be available from the HHS Athletic Office from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.

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Second Annual Hanford Bullpup Quarterback Club Golf Tournament

Support the Hanford High School Football Team in the Second Annual Hanford Bullpup Quarterback Club Golf Tournament April 25 at the Kings Country Club. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and tee-off is at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $150 per person. Price includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, BBQ lunch and automatic entry in the longest drive ($100 award each on 4 holes), most accurate ($100 award each on 4 holes), and team putting  ($200 award to winning team) contests.

Tee Sponsorships are also available for $200 each. 

For more information, please contact:

• Mike Pepe: 362-2858
• Robbie Coelho: 280-5885
• Joe Oliveira: 587-5269

Registration is due by April 17, 2011.

New! RSVP to this event on the HJUHSD Facebook Page and invite your friends to attend!

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HHS Blood Drive Friday

Hanford High School will host a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, March 4 at the HHS Old Gym. Staff, community members and eligible students are invited to give the gift of life through blood donation. 

All school guests must sign in at the HHS Attendance Office before proceeding to the Gym.

New! RSVP to this event on the HJUHSD Facebook Page and invite your friends to attend!

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HHS Girls Basketball faces Edison in Semi-Finals Tuesday

The HHS Girls Basketball semi-final playoff game vs Edison at HHS will start at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. 

Gates will open at 6 p.m. Prices are $6 for adults, $5 for students with ASB and $4 for seniors.

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HHS Presents: "So You Still Think you Can Act"

The Hanford High Drama Club will present "So You Still Think You Can Act" - a sequel to last year's movie Montages - at 7 p.m. Friday at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. New! RSVP to this event on the HJUHSD Facebook Page and invite your friends to attend!

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HW Band Dinner Dance March 5

Hanford West Band Dinner Dance and Silent Auction

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Hanford Civic Auditorium

Dinner and Dancing: $30 (6-11 p.m.)

Dancing only: $15 (8-11 p.m.)

Featuring Run4Cover

Call 583-5903 ext. 6413 for tickets or information.

New! RSVP to this event on the HJUHSD Facebook Page
and invite your friends to attend!

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HW GSA Club collecting donations for homeless animals

The Hanford West GSA Club is collecting pet supplies Feb. 28 through March 11 for local animal adoption centers.

Needed supplies include:

• Paper Towels
• Clorox Wipes
• Kitty Litter
• Dog and Cat Food
• Small Blankets
• Clean Dog and cat tosy
• Monetary Donations

HWHS students and teachers are encouraged to collect supplies in their 5th period classes - the class with the most donations will win a pizza party.

Additional information is available by contacting GSA Club adviser Myndi Hardgrave at mhardgrave@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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HW music students earn All-State honors

Congratulations to the following Hanford West High School students who were accepted into the California Band Directors Association All-State Honor Band:

• Tanner Olivas, Baritone Saxophone
• Laura Sasser, Trumpet
• Judy Wang, Piano

These students were chosen from more than 1,600 students who auditioned. They performed last weekend at the California All-State Music Education Conference in Fresno. Hanford West tied with El Diamate High for having the most students selected from schools in the Valley.

Congratulations also to Hanford West's Hunter Rose Turner for being selected in the All State Honor Choir. Hunter is a Sophomore, and was selected out of 1,500 students throughout the state. She will perform with the All-State Choir on April 2 at Sacramento State University.

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New Rule: Shots Before School

New immunizations are required for 7th through 12th graders before they can enroll in school next year!

All 7th through 12th grade students are required to get a "Tdap" shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year.

The Tdap vaccination protects against 3 dangerous diseases: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis). Whooping Cough has been increasing in the United States and continues to be widespread in California. For the 2011–12 school year only, children entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap shot before starting school. For 2012-13 and beyond, only students entering 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot.

The other recommended vaccines for 7th through 12th graders are: Meningococcal Meningitis, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Seasonal Flu.

Children should visit their doctor or health care provider to get their shots. Children 18 years old and younger who are uninsured or underinsured may qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program to get free or low cost immunization services. To find a provider near you, call 1-877-243-8832 or visit: www.eziz.org/pages/vfc_locations2.html. Some local pharmacies and Health Departments may also offer vaccines.

For more information, please see this packet or visit ShotsForSchool.org.

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Nueva Regla: Antes de la Escuela - Vacuna REQUERIDA

Se que todos lost estudiantes de 7° a 12° grado obtengan la vacuna contra la tos ferina antes de comenzar el año escolar 2011-2012.

Lo que se significa para SU HIJO: "Tdap" - Vacuna REQUERIDA para los grados del 7˚ al 12˚ año escolar 2011-12.

Tdap ofrece excelente protección contra tres enfermedades peligrosas: el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (también conocida como pertussis). Los casos de tos ferina han estado aumentando en los EE.UU. Continua extendiéndose en California. Únicamente para el año escolar 2011-12, los estudiantes que ingresan al 7˚ al 12˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de que recibieron la vacuna Tdap antes de comenzar la escuela. A partir del año siguiente 2012-13 y en adelante, solamente los niños ingresando al 7˚ grado necesitarán un comprobante de la vacuna Tdap.

Los niños deben visitar a su doctor o proveedor de servicios de salud para vacunarse. Los niños menores de 18 años de edad sub-asegurados (sus seguros de salud no cubren las vacunas) o sin seguro de salud pueden calificar para el Programa de Vacunas para Niños para obtener servicios de vacunación gratis o de bajo costo. Para encontrar a un doctor participante cerca de usted llame al 1-877-243-8832 o visite: http://vacunasymisalud.org/programa-de-vacunas/. Es posible que algunas farmacias y departamentos de salud de su localidad también ofrezcan vacunas.

VacunasyMiSalud.org

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Community Volunteers sought for Senior Ethics Workshops

The Hanford Joint Union High School district is seeking business people and other community members to volunteers as Table Leaders for the HJUHSD 2011 Senior Ethics Workshops April 5 and 7.

More than 60 volunteer Table Leaders are needed each day to help guide small groups of local high school seniors through group discussions of values, ethics and decision-making using real-world scenarios and examples.

The workshops are led by volunteer MC's Paula Lehn of FAST Federal Credit Union and Officer Jerry Pierce of the California Highway Patrol, who introduce each activity throughout the day and keeping all of the groups on track.

The 2011 Senior Ethics Workshops will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 5 for seniors from Hanford West High School, and April 7 for seniors from Hanford High School and Alternative Education Programs.

Both workshops are held at the Koinonia Christian Fellowship (12536 Hanford Armona Road), which has generously donated its facility for this event for several years. 

New Table Leaders will have an opportunity to learn more about the Workshops at one of two Table Leader Orientations at the HJUHSD District Office at 823 W. Lacey Boulevard. The orientations will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 30 and 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. March 31. Again, new Table Leaders are encouraged to attend ONE of these orientations to prepare for the Workshop, but it is not mandatory.

If you would like to volunteer for this fun and rewarding experience, just fill out and return the 2011 Table Leader Form.

If you would like additional information about this program, please contact your high school principal or HJUHSD Coordinator of Communications Candace McIlroy at 559-583-5901, ext. 3104.

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HH, HW Parent Orientations are Jan 31

Don't Forget: Parents and family of incoming freshmen are invited to attend the Hanford High School and Hanford West High School 8th Grade Parent Orientations Monday, January 31.

The Hanford West Parent Orientation will start at 6 p.m. in the HW cafeteria.

The Hanford High Parent Orientation will be at 6 p.m. a the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

Traducciones españolas están disponibles.

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HJUHSD to introduce modified closed campuses

Hanford high schools will all have modified closed campuses starting in the 2011-2012 school year.

The Hanford Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees will consider on February 8 approval of a a new closed campus policy for Hanford High School, Hanford West High School, Sierra Pacific High School and Earl F. Johnson Continuation High School.

Under the new policy, all students will be required to stay on school grounds throughout the school day, except for juniors and seniors who meet specific eligibility requirements. Those students will be allowed to leave campus during the lunch period. No students will be allowed to leave the school grounds at any other time without written permission from parents/guardians and the school.

Traditionally, all students at HHS and HWHS have been allowed to leave campus during the lunch period. Under the new policy, juniors and seniors who wish to leave campus at lunch will need to meet specific academic, citizenship and attendance standards, which will be more specifically defined before the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

As part of the change from open to closed campuses, the District is also working on plans to partner with local vendors to expand on-campus lunch options for students. Vendors who would like more information about these potential partnerships can contact Director of Business Services Renee Willhite at 559-583-5901, ext. 3112.

Parents, students or other community members are invited to attend the February 8 meeting of the Board of Trustees or to contact the HJUHSD Superintendent's Office at 559-583-5901, ext. 3101 with questions or comments about the proposed modified closed campus policy.

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