Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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.


Monday, November 14, 2011

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



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!


Sunday, November 13, 2011

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

 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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.



Friday, November 11, 2011

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.

 

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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.


Saturday, November 5, 2011

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.