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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