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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