Monday, October 29, 2012

First "Hanford Band Showcase" is November 7

HJUHSD Bands will unite for the inaugural Hanford Band Showcase at 7 p.m. November 7 at the Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl.

The marching bands from Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School will all perform their 2012 field shows. Admission is free and snack and beverages will be available for purchase.


Friday, October 26, 2012

HHS band serves up take-home turkey dinners for election night

The Hanford High School Band program is selling tickets for it's annual Election Night Turkey Take-Out Dinner.

 The dinner includes a generous serving of turkey from Raven's Deli, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and a roll all for $10.

 Tickets are available from HHS band or color guard members or by contacting Band Director Janet Levine. Dinners will be available for pick up from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 6 at the HHS Cafeteria.


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

HW presents musical performances from Broadway, Disney

Join Hanford West High School for an evening of musical theater this week!

The HW music department will present scenes from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Wicked at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. General admission is $5, Student admission is $3.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Message from your School Nurse

Dear Parents,

Please know that I am available to assist your student with any health care concerns they may face during the school year.

Communication is the key to keeping our students healthy and ready to learn. If your student has a health condition that you would like the school and their teachers to learn about, please provide me with this information or documentation. I can then easily relay information and education to their teachers. I want you to know that I take our student’s health seriously and can assist with providing a proper health care plan for your child’s condition. Please utilize me as a resource if you have any questions on where or how you can receive health care.

If you feel your child is having hearing or vision problems, please contact me as I am able to perform a quick hearing or vision screening and can lead you in the right direction as to where to obtain services for this (such as local audiologists). Also, please know that any documentation you provide or any contact I have with your student is held confidential.

Regarding medications at school:

All student medication-prescription and non prescription, including a rescue inhaler, will require a doctor’s note. Most medications will be stored in the nursing office. With the parent’s permission and with clear doctor’s instruction, students may be given medication by a school employee. Please pick up a Medication Authorization Form at your campus office or download a copy below.

It is the parent’s responsibility to provide the school with an adequate amount of medication. Medication must be delivered to the school in its original container/label. Prescription labels must include the student’s name, doctor’s name, correct medication and dosage, and clear instructions.

Students will only be allowed to carry medication if the school is provided with a doctor’s note and parent’s written consent. Again, the Medication Authorization Form is used provide this. Failure to properly follow directions or endangering self or others will result in a loss of this privilege.

I wish you and your students a healthy school year. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kathleen Chapa, School Nurse, Ext. 4027

Friday, October 12, 2012

SPHS Band takes 2nd at debut field competition

Congratulations to the Sierra Pacific Golden Bear Marching Band and Guard for their winning performance at their first field show competition in school history last Saturday.

The SP Band took home the 2nd place trophy for their division in the Sierra Cup Classic at CSU, Fresno with their first ever performance of their show, "Skylines". They also took caption awards in Auxiliary, Percussion and General Effect.
 
This was a great first performance from the Golden Bear Marching Band and Guard, and they will continue their competition schedule at the Central Coast Classic at Arroyo Grande High School on October 20. Good luck, Golden Bears!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

HHS Choral presents "Every Heart Sings" Oct. 16

The Hanford High School choral program will present it's Fall Concert "Every Heart Sings" at 7 p.m. October 16 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. The concert will feature the Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Advanced Women's Chorus, Chamber Singers and select soloists. Admission is $5.

Monday, October 8, 2012

HHS and SPHS drama clubs present: "Chemical Imbalance" this week

Hanford High School and Sierra Pacific High School Drama Clubs will present Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play by Lauren Wilson October 11, 13 and 14 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. 

Chemical Imbalance is a darkly comic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Set in Victorian England, the play is a fast-paced romp about people tightrope-walking the thin line between propriety and immorality. Dr. Henry Jekyll is on the brink of a mad scientific discovery to unleash mankind’s dark side.

Performances will begin at 7 p.m. October 11 and 13 (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and at 2 p.m. October 14 (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.).  Admission is $5 for students and $8 for adults.

For more information, please contact bankrum@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Friday, October 5, 2012

HHS Homecoming 2012

Hanford High School ASB leaders are busy planning events for next week's "Carnival Cruise" themed Homecoming Week!

October 8 
Powder Puff Football
5 p.m. at Neighbor Bowl 
Come out and support your class in a flag football competition. Female students from each grade will compete to see who rules the field.

October 8 
Monday Night Jam
7 p.m. Neighbor Bowl 
HHS students compete in a variety of crazy and entertaining games. The highlight of the night is the Male Cheerleading Competition between the classes and announcement of the finalists for Homecoming King and Queen.

October 10
Dinner with the Team & Homecoming Dance
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
In honor of our team we will be having dinner & dancing. Dinner will be served from 6 – 8 pm in Pup Plaza and dancing will be from 7 - 9pm in the cafeteria. Our varsity football team will be introduced in addition to our Homecoming 2011 Court. Parents & families are welcome to attend the dinner portion of the evening.

October 12 
Homecoming Game
JV 5 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m. 
 Our mighty Bullpups will take on the Golden West Trailblazers. The parade of floats and introduction of Homecoming Royalty will follow the JV game, with the announcement of Homecoming King and Queen at Varsity halftime.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

October is Bullying Prevention Month

"The End of Bullying Begins with You"

National Bullying Prevention Month was created by the Pacer Center in 2006. Held each October, it is designed to help communities unite nationwide to raise awareness about bullying and prevention.

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Bullying happens somewhere in this country every 7 seconds.
  • Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each year - upwards of 13 million students. 
  • 77 percent of students have been the victim of some type of bullying.
  • Children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled peers; 40 percent of children with autism and 60 percent of children with Asperger’s syndrome have experienced bullying. 
  • LGBT teens are bullied 2 to 3 times as much as straight teens. 9 out of 10 LGBT students have experienced harassment at school.
  • An estimated 160,000 children miss school every day because of the fear of assault or intimidation by other students.
  • Approximately 42 percent of school-aged children have been bullied online, with 35 percent being victims of online threats. Approximately 58 percent report that someone has said something mean or hurtful to them online. 
  • More than half of students who are bullied do not report it.
About 57 percent of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes on behalf of the person being bullied.

It's not just statistics: These numbers represent real students - and they all have their own story to tell.

Unity Day: Wednesday, Oct. 10

Mark your calendar now and plan to wear orange on Unity Day. That’s when people around the country will join the movement to “Make it Orange and Make it End!

LEARN MORE: Online Bullying Prevention Resources for students, parents and educators:

HJUHSD students who are victims or witnesses of bullying are encouraged to talk to a teacher, counselor, coach, administrator or another trusted adult for help!

"The End of Bullying Begins with You"


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

HHS Dugout Club Horseshoe Tournament

The Hanford High School Dugout Club will host it's 3rd annual Horse Shoe Tournament at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Kings Fairgrounds. Registration is $50 per team; shoes provided. For more information, please contact Kathy at 967-1585 or kfagunde@kings.k12.ca.us.

Monday, October 1, 2012

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