Nurse's Newsletter: Winter Health

NURSE’S NEWSLETTER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 2017

Winter Health Reminders:

A healthy school environment requires the cooperation and effort of us all working together. During this time of year we tend to see a higher incidence of strep throat, respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. The nurses of HJUHSD would like to remind everyone that they can help to protect themself and their families from many of illnesses. Follow the Habits for Good Health listed below recommended by the Center for Disease Control:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.

• Stay away as much as you can from people who are sick. If you or your child gets the flu, stay home from work or school. Do not go near other people so that you don’t make them sick too.

• Try not to touch your eyes or mouth. Germs often spread this way.

• Dress for the weather. Come to school dressed for the winter. Remember, the air that is trapped inside your clothing, warmed by your body heat, is the best protection from the cold.

Handwashing - Do You Know?

• Nearly 22 million school days are lost each year due to the common cold.
• 52.2 million cases of the common cold affect children under 17 each year.
• Children have about 6-10 colds a year.
• Adults average 2-4 colds a year.
• Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

According to the CDC's official statement on handwashing, “the most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands.”  Many studies indicate the impact of  handwashing on student and staff attendance -- school-wide handwashing programs reduce absenteeism

Let’s fight the flu together!

Your decision to get the flu shot or not goes well beyond you. It also affects the many lives you touch. Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.The best way to protect your family from new influenza strains is to get vaccinated each year. Consult your physician about the flu vaccine. Flu vaccine is available at your physician’s office, local pharmacies, and the The Kings County Health Department. The link listed below shows the schedules for 2017-18 seasonal flu.The list provides the city, date, time, and location where you can get the influenza vaccine.

https://www.countyofkings.com/departments/health-welfare/public-health/nursing/i-p-division/flu

Follow good health guidelines: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your immunity to fight the effects of colds and flu. Wash hands frequently, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home. Treat the symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.

Enjoy a healthy holiday season!

Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN, PHN

HJUHSD District Nurse

Email: scochran@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Tel: 559-583-5902 Ext. 4038

Fax: 559-582-5229

References:

Center for the Disease Control

https://www.makchic.com/stay-healthy-with-7-simple-handwashing-steps/

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Winter Concerts

The Hanford High Choirs will present “Sounds of the Season,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 12 at St. Brigid Church. Admission is $5.

The Hanford West Choirs will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 13 in the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Admission is free

The Sierra Pacific Choirs will present a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14 at St. Brigid Church. Admission is $5.

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Parent Survey 2018

HJUHSD Parents and guardians: Your schools needs your feedback!

Please take a few minutes to complete the online 2018 HJUHSD Climate Survey by November 3. 

We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your experience with Hanford High School, Hanford West High High School, Sierra Pacific High School, Earl F. Johnson High School, and/or Hanford Night Continuation High School.

Our successful partnership in your student’s education depends on clear communication. The survey is anonymous. Names and IP addresses will not be collected, and your responses cannot and will not affect your student.

This annual parent survey helps our schools hear directly from families on a host of issues. This survey is also part of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) school accreditation process as well as assisting HJUHSD in developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Thank you for your help! If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Peters, Director of Educational Services, at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or 5559-583-5901, extension 3105.

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California Healthy Kids Survey 2018

HJUHSD students will be invited to take the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) by the California Department of Education this semester.

 The CHKS is an important tool to help promote better health and well-being students, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Students are not required to take the survey: Parents who do not want their child to take the survey must notify their school.

Survey Content
The survey gathers information on developmental supports provided to youth; school connectedness and barriers to learning; school safety; and health-related concerns such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; and risk of depression and suicide and perceived sexual orientation. The results from this survey are compiled into district and county-level CHKS Reports. To view a copy of your district’s report, go to http://chks.wested.org/reports/search (Outside Source) and type in the district name.

It is Voluntary 
Students who, with your permission, agree to participate do not have to answer any questions they do not want to answer, and may stop taking the survey at any time.

It is Anonymous 
No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis only under strict confidentiality controls.

Administration 
The survey will be administered during the fall semester. It will take about one class period to complete (about 50 minutes) and will be administered in your child’s English class.

Potential Risks 
There are no known risks of physical harm to your child. Risks of psychological or social harm are very small. None have been reported in 14 years of survey administration. In rare instances, some discomfort might be experienced from the questions. The school’s counseling services will be available to answer any personal questions that may materialize.

For More Information 
The survey was developed by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution.

If you have any questions about this survey, or about your rights, please call or email Bobby Peters, HJUHSD Director of Educational Services, at 559-583-5901, ext. 3105 or bpeters @hjuhsd.k12.org.

If you do not want your child to participate, you may contact your school Testing Secretary.

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CONSENTIMIENTO PARA LA ENCUESTA CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY

Le estamos pidiendo a su hijo(a) que participe de la encuesta California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) que realiza nuestra escuela y que está patrocinada por el Departamento de Educación de California.

Es una encuesta muy importante que ayudará a fomentar una mejor calidad de la salud y el bienestar de nuestros jóvenes, mejorará el ambiente de aprendizaje en la escuela y combatirá problemas como el abuso de drogas y la violencia.

Su hijo(a) no tiene obligación de participar en esta encuesta. La participación es voluntaria y requiere su autorización.

Contenido de la encuesta
La encuesta recopila información sobre la ayuda que se proporciona a los jóvenes durante su desarrollo; el vínculo con la escuela y los obstáculos en el aprendizaje; la seguridad escolar; y los temas que causan preocupación sobre la salud, tales como la actividad física y los hábitos de nutrición; el consumo de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas y los riesgos de la depresión y el suicidio y la orientación sexual percibida. Los resultados de esta encuesta se recopilan en informes de la encuesta CHKS a nivel del distrito y del condado. Para ver una copia del informe del distrito, visite http://chks.wested.org/reports/search (una fuente externa) y ponga el nombre del distrito.

Es voluntaria
Los estudiantes que estén de acuerdo en participar, con su permiso, no tienen que responder ninguna pregunta que no quieran responder y pueden dejar de participar en cualquier momento.

Es anónima
No se registrará ni se relacionará ningún nombre a los formularios (o formas) ni a los datos de la encuesta. Los resultados estarán disponibles para su análisis sólo bajo estrictos controles de confidencialidad.

Administración 
La encuesta se llevará a cabo al final del semestre de otoño. El tiempo que se necesita para completar la encuesta es aproximadamente un período de clases (alrededor de 50 minutos), y se realizará en la clase de ingles del niño(a).

Riesgos posibles
No se conocen riesgos de daño físico para el niño(a). Los riesgos de que se produzcan daños sociales o psicológicos son muy pocos. En los 14 años en que se viene realizando la encuesta, nunca se reportó ningún caso. En muy pocas ocasiones, los participantes se pudieron haber sentido incómodos por las preguntas. Los servicios de asesoramiento de la escuela estarán disponibles para responder cualquier pregunta personal que pueda surgir.

Para más información
Esta encuesta fue desarrollada por WestEd, una institución educativa pública sin fines de lucro.

Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a esta encuesta, o sobre sus derechos, llame al distrito y comuníquese con Bobby Peters, Director de Servicios Educativo, (559) 583-5901, ext. 3105 o al correo electronico bpeters@hjuhsd.org.

 Si no desea que sus hijos participen, puede comunicarse con la Secretaria de prueba as su escuela.

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HWHS presents "Sweeten up the World" concert

The Hanford West Husky Choirs will present their Sweeten up the World dessert show at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17 at the Hanford West cafeteria.

Tickets are $7 and available by pre-sale tickets from Amanda Turner at aturner@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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HHS Fall Choral Concert

The Hanford High Choirs will present their 2017 Fall concert at 7 p.m. October 10 at St. Brigid's Church, 200 E. Florinda St. Hanford, CA 93230. The concert will feature the Women's Chorus, Men's Ensemble, Advanced Women's Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Soloists. Admission is $5.

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Nurse's Note: Back to School

Nurse’s Note

Dear Parents and Students,

I’m looking forward to serving and getting to know your students. It is my goal to provide health services and to educate your students with health and wellness information. Healthy children can learn better in a safe and nurturing environment. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns regarding your child’s health. Please provide me with information and documentation, so that I can easily relay information and education to their teachers. I am here to assist your students with any health concerns and to provide a proper health care plan for your child’s health condition. Please utilize me as a resource if you have any questions on where or how your child can receive health care services.

If you have a concern regarding to your child’s hearing or vision, please contact me as I am able to perform a quick hearing or vision screening. I can refer your student to obtain further evaluation. Please know that any information and documentation you provide or any contact I have with your student is confidential.

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

Somjai Cochran, RN, PHN/HJUHSD District Nurse

559-583-5902 ext. 4038

Fax: 559-583-5946

Email: scochran@hjuhsd.org

REGARDING MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

All student medication-prescription and non- prescription 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:

• A new school medication in school form is required each school year. You can pick up the form at the nurse office or download it from the district website.
• If your child needs to have medication kept at school, please have your child’s physician fill out the Medication in School Form.
• Please bring the doctor’s written order and properly labeled medication to your child’s school site.  
• 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.
• Please let the Health Office Staff know if your child has any health concerns.  We love and care about our students and would like to have a plan of care in place for your child.

***Please remember students can only be allowed to self-carry and self-administer emergency medications (inhaler, glucagon, EpiPen), if the school is provided with Medication in School Form. Failure to properly follow directions or endanger self or others will result in a loss of this privilege***

IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN

• Polio: 4 doses (3 doses OK, if one was given on or after the 2nd birthday)
• Dtap: 4 doses (3 doses OK, if last one was given on or after the 2nd birthday. At least one dose must be Tdap Or DTaP/DTP given on or after 7th birthday for all 7th-12 graders).
• MMR: 2 doses
• Hepatitis B: 3 doses
• Varicella: 2 doses for age 13-17 years
• Tdap Booster: 1 dose

RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION FOR TEENS

Meningococcal (MCV 4)

• It is a serious illness caused by bacteria that can infect the blood or areas around the brain and spinal cord.  Infection can lead to brain damage, disability, and rapid death
• It is the most common form of meningococcal disease. Common symptoms of meningitis include stiff neck, headache, and high fever
• Meningococcal Vaccines can help prevent meningococcal disease

***College freshman in dorms are at higher risk of catching meningococcal disease***

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

• Is the most common sexually transmitted infection HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives
• HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms
• You also can develop symptoms years after you are infected
• HPV can cause cervical and other cancers, such as oropharyngeal cancer, cancer of genital areas, etc.
• There are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening

*Check with your healthcare provider about which MCV4 vaccines and HPV vaccines your child needs*

WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS SHOTS: The California School Immunization Law requires that children be up to date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school. Diseases like measles spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter. California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry.

THE LAW: Health and Safety Code, Division 105, Part 2, Chapter 1, Sections 120325-120380; California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 8, Sections 6000-6075

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR ADMISSION: To attend school, your child’s Immunization Record must meet the requirements. If you do not have an Immunization Record, or your child has not received all required shots, call your doctor now for an appointment.

If a licensed physician determines a vaccine should not be given to your child because of medical reasons, submit a written statement from the physician for a medical exemption for the missing shot(s), including the duration of the medical exemption. A personal beliefs exemption is no longer an option for entry into school; however, a valid personal beliefs exemption filed with a school before January 1, 2016 is valid until entry into the next grade span (7th through 12th grade). Valid personal beliefs exemptions may be transferred between schools in California. You must also submit an immunization record for all required shots not exempted. Questions? Visit ShotsForSchool.org or contact your local health department.

IS YOUR STUDENT TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests these three questions to know whether your child should stay home from school:

• Does your child have a fever?
• Is your child well enough to engage in class?
• Do you think your child has a contagious illness, such as pink eye or the flu?

When should students stay home from school?

• Fevers of 101° F or higher, Diarrhea and Vomiting. These are ways of the body to rid itself of germs, infections and viruses that make the body sick. Wait until children are fever-free before letting them return to school. Keep your child home until symptoms subside and make sure to keep your child well-hydrated. Keep children home when they’ve vomited at least twice in 24 hours. They can return to school when they are symptom free or your doctor says they’re no longer contagious
• Severe cough and cold symptoms could be a sign of a contagious illness like viral bronchitis and whooping cough. Students should stay home.·         
• Sore throats, Pink eye and Rashes. Sore throats can be another symptom of the common cold, or strep throat. If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat or pink eye, keep your child at home for at least 24 hours after starting treatment. Rashes could be a symptom of chickenpox or impetigo, which are contagious. Children should be kept home until diagnosed. They can return when they are symptom free and cleared from a doctor.

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Welcome Back! First day of School is August 10!

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! 

First day of classes is August 10!

Visit hjuhsd.org for 

District Calendars, School News, 

Campus Maps, Bus Schedules,

Staff Directories, Student Handbooks, 

Sports Schedules, Parent Portal 

and more!

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CDE: Understanding your 2016-2017 Student Score Report

This video will help you and your child learn about the 2016-17 Student Score Report of year-end standardized test results. Districts will receive a Student Score Report for each student. These reports will be distributed to parents.

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Ag Farm Groundbreaking July 31

Please Join Us

HJUHSD Ag Farm Groundbreaking

10 a.m. July 31

Centennial Drive (South of Softball Complex)

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2017 Walk-Through Registrations

Walk-Through Registration is designed to help students get the new school year off to a good start: Students can pick up their class schedules, check out textbooks, purchase ASB Cards and PE clothes, pre-order yearbooks and take their school photos.

All students should receive a registration packet in the mail from your school. Parents and students should review the Registration Packet together and fill out all required forms before their Walk-Through dates. All registration forms must be turned in before students can pick up their class schedules. For students/parents who cannot attend Walk-Through, parents/guardians may designate in writing an adult to attend on their behalf. (See registration forms for more information.)

Students who do not pick up their class schedules at Walk-Through will NOT be able to get their schedules until the first day of school.

Dates and times of each school's walk-through registration events are below.

Parents and students are also invited to use the HJUHSD Home Connection to keep track of student grades, attendance and other information. If you already have an HJUHSD Home Connection account, you can login at HJUHSD Home Connection. If you do not have an account, you can follow these step-by-step instructions to make one: Create an HJUHSD Home Connection Account.


HANFORD WEST HIGH SCHOOL

Walk-Through Registration
HW Cafeteria

July 31
Grade 10: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 11: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

August 1
Grade 9: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 12: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, please call 583-5903 ext 6000


HANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 9 Orientation (Link Crew) 
August 1 
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Hanford High Main Gym 
Hanford High participates in a nationwide Link Crew Program, whose sole purpose is to welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. The Link Crew Freshmen Orientation and Transition Program is designed to support students by assigning them a junior or senior Link Leader, during this first year. The Link Leader is a responsible older student, who has been hand selected, from a large group of applicants, and has met the qualifications to be a good role model and positive leader on our campus. This is a student only function and we encourage you to let your child attend on his/her own.

Walk-Through Registration
Presentation Center

Grade 9
August 2
By last name:
A-G: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
H-N: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
O-Z: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grades 10 - 12
August 3
By last name:
H-L: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
A-C: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
R-T: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
U-Z: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
M-Q: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
D-G: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.


SIERRA PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman Orientation
SP Gym
8 a.m. August 2
School tour - BBQ lunch - Games - Essential info for high school

Walk-Through Information
SP Gym

August 2
9th Grade: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 4
10th Grade: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
11th Grade: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
12th Grade: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

For more information: 559-583-5912, ext 2010

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Health News - Summer 2017

Stay safe while you enjoy your summer, stay active, and have fun with your family!

Drowning Facts
According to the CDC, about 10 people die every day from unintentional drowning, 2 being children less than 14 years of age. Visit this site to help inform students and parents of the risks and tips to keep children safe in the water: https://www.cdc.gov/SafeChild/Drowning/index.html

Norovirus
Norovirus was the 2nd leading cause of outbreaks in untreated recreational water, such as lakes, from 1978-2010. It can live in water for several months or possibly even years. Swimming venues that are not treated with chloride can pose a particular risk since there are no chemicals to kill the stomach virus. Swimmers can help protect themselves, their families, and friends from the norovirus by following a few easy and effective steps:

• Keep pee, poop, sweat, and dirt out of the water 
• Don’t swim if you have diarrhea or have been vomiting 
• Shower before you get in the water 
• Don’t swallow lake or pool water 
• Take kids on bathroom breaks 
• Check diapers, and change them in a bathroom or diaper-changing area -- to keep germs away from the water. 

Visit the CDC’s Healthy Swimming Site for more tips: http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/

Bicycle-Related Injuries
Bicycle-related injuries and deaths can be prevented by ALWAYS wearing bicycle helmets (which are properly fitted) every time you ride. All bicyclists, regardless of age, can help protect themselves by wearing properly fitted bicycle helmets every time they ride. Learn more about Bicycle Safety from the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/bicycle/index.html

Tick-borne Disease and Illnesses
Tick-borne disease symptoms vary by type of infection and can include fever, fatigue, headache, and rash. Clinicians or families are encouraged to make use of the brochure: “Tick-borne Disease of the U.S.: A Reference Manual for Providers”, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2013. The manual contains information on tick identification, disease symptoms, lab testing, and recommended treatment. You can download this manual at: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources/tickbornediseases.pdf

If your child needs medication at school, a new school medication form is required each school year. Before school starts in August, please bring the updated medication order and properly labeled medication to your child’s school site or to the walk-thru registration.

If your child has a special diet or health concern, please list these on the emergency cards, so that a health care plan can be created for the new school year.

Questions? 583-8902 ext. 4038 or scochran@hjuhsd.org

Somjai Cochran, 

RN District School Nurse

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HJUHSD Graduations 2017

HJUHSD Graduation Ceremonies

Hanford High School

May 31

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 4000

Hanford Adult School

May 31

6 p.m.

Hanford West Event Center

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 7508

Sierra Pacific High School

June 1 

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 2010

Earl F. Johnson High School

June 1

6 p.m.

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 7000

Hanford West High School

June 2

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 6000

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Parent Survey 2017

HJUHSD Parents: Your schools need to hear from you!

Please take a few minutes to complete the 2017 HJUHSD Parent Survey for parents/guardians of current students, regarding your experience with Hanford High School, Hanford West High High School, Sierra Pacific High School, Earl F. Johnson High School, and/or Hanford Night Continuation High School.

We appreciate your honest feedback: Our successful partnership in your student’s education depends on clear communication. The survey is anonymous. Names and IP addresses will not be collected, and your responses cannot and will not affect your student.

Click here to take the 2017 HJUHSD Parent Survey now

The annual Parent Survey is a tool to help our schools hear directly from families on a host of issues. This survey is also part of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) school accreditation process as well as assisting HJUHSD in developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Peters, Director of Educational Services, at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or 5559-583-5901, extension 3105.

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HHS presents "Sing, Sign, Sing" May 24, 25

The Hanford High School Choirs and American Sign Language classes will present their Spring Concert: Sing, Sign, Sing at 7 p.m. May 24 and May 25 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center.

The concert will feature Singing, Dancing, and Signing songs from the decades. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at http://hanfordhs.seatyourself.biz or at the Box Office beginning at 5 p.m. on the days of the show.

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HJUHSD to host High School Nation Festival Monday

High School Nation, the country’s largest secondary school touring music festival, will come to Hanford Joint Union High School District next week with two goals in mind: Donating funds to the school’s music and arts program and providing an entertaining and engaging festival for local students.

Students from Hanford High, Hanford West, and Sierra Pacific will attend the High School Nation event Monday, May 8 at the Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl during the afternoon of the school day.

During the Festival Tour, High School Nation takes over football stadiums on high school campuses and presents a two-hour concert and events that will celebrate the arts in public schools. In addition to music programs, the Festival supports journalism, film, fine and performing arts, fashion, photography, and stage production.

The 2017 Festival Tour features platinum selling rock band Plain White T’s.

“We’re stoked to be headlining the High School Nation 2017 spring tour,” said band member Tom Higgenson. "We love the idea of playing our music and at the same time being able to help High School Nation donate to public school music programs. We believe it is a very important time to be assisting music programs as much as possible.”

The band originally formed in 1997 by high school friends Higgenson and Dave Tirio.

The tours also feature a number of young, emerging performers brought in by record labels that see the benefits in being a part of this movement. RCA records, Capital, Warner Bros. records, and DreamWorks, are among the half dozen labels that have participated in the success of the Festival Tours.

“At the center of our Festivals are performances by some of the music industry’s hottest young rising stars,” Cantillon adds. “It’s one of the only opportunities for record labels to entertain, engage, and give back.”

High School Nation is committed to promoting and helping school music and arts programs and will top the $2 million mark in donations this year during its 2017 60-city Festival Tour. Corporate support for the Festivals is being provided by over a dozen companies and as part of the Festival, students will visit interactive zones to interact with products and educational programs.

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Volunteers still needed for Senior Ethics Workshops

The Hanford Joint Union High School District 

is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers to serve as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops. 

More than 60 volunteers are needed for each day to help guide small groups of students through discussions of real-world values, ethics and decision-making.

To register as a Table Leader for one, two or all three of the workshops, please fill out the 

2017 Table Leader Registration Form.

Workshop Information

May 16, 2017 - Hanford West 

May 17, 2017 - Sierra Pacific and Earl F Johnson

May 18, 2017 - Hanford High 

8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Koinonia Hall 12536 Hanford-Armona Road Hanford, CA 93230 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ruben Amavisca - Hanford West - 559-583-5903 x 6027 

Cindi Homburg - Hanford High - 559-583-5901 x 4011 

Casandra O'Brien - Sierra Pacific - 559-583-5912 x 2306

Irma Montano - Earl F. Johnson - 559-583-5904

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Hanford FFA 5K & Flapjacks

Hanford FFA is hosting a 5K and Flapjacks Fundraiser Saturday, April 29.

Registration for the 5K is $32 and includes a shirt and pancake breakfast ticket.

Additional breakfast tickets are available for $10 from the registration site or from HJUHSD ag teachers or FFA students.

Check-in for the 5K will begin at 7 a.m. and the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The pancake breakfast will follow at Applebees in Hanford.

For more information or to register, please visit: bit.ly/5kandflapjacks

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Wellness Survey

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is currently revising the HJUHSD Local School Wellness Policy to include specific and measurable goals for nutrition education and promotion, nutrition guidelines and standards, physical education and activity, and school climate and resources. 

Students, parents, staff and community members are invited to help the District assess goals by completing a short survey. Answers are anonymous. The survey will remain open until March 29. Thank you for your input!

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HHS Presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Hanford High School Performing Arts Department will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat April 6, 7 and 8 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center at Hanford High School.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 8 .

This musical is based on the "coat of many colors" story, with lyrics by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and are available at http://hanfordhs.seatyourself.biz.

For more information please contact Jennifer McGill at jmcgill@hjuhsd.org or Kris Paul at kpaul@hjuhsd.org.

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