Nurse’s Note Winter 2018

Nurse’s Note

Winter  2018

Regarding Medication at School 

• A written doctor’s statement detailing: Stu­dent’s name, medication name, dosage, method, length of time the medicine is to be taken, and a statement that it is required during school hours. This form is titled "Medication Authorization Form" and is located in the office, as well as online under Educational Services. 
• A parent/guardian statement indicating a desire for the school to assist the student as set forth in the doctor’s statement. Parents may be required to fill out an authorization form.
• Parents/guardians must deliver medication to school in the original container/label. Prescription labels must include patient’s name, doctor’s name and instructions.
• Self-Medication: Students will only be allowed to carry medication if the school receives a written doctor’s statement that it is medically required and a parent request form. Failure to follow directions/endangering self/others may result in loss of this privilege. All student medical information is confidential. (BP 5141.21a) 

When to keep your child home? 
Cold and Flu Season is upon us once again! With the winter comes a new batch of germs for us to share. We are all doing our best to prevent the spread to each other as much as possible. This is a great time to review the recommendation regarding when to keep your student home if he/she has:

• Fever in the past 24 hours (must be fever free-less than 99.6 without pain/fever reliever medication to return to school). 
• Vomiting in the past 24 hours
• Diarrhea in the past 24 hours 
• Strep throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school).
• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the student awake at night. 
• Pink or red eyes with drainage 
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**When your child visits a doctor due to an illness or injury, please obtain a medical clearance from your child’s physician before he/she returns to school**

Flu Clinic Schedule
Kings County Public Health Department

Flu season is around the corner! Protect yourself and your family this season with an annual flu vaccine. While the timing of flu season is unpredictable, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and last as late as May. CDC recommends that people get vaccinated by the end of October, if possible, you have the power to protect your family against flu this season. Get yourself and your family a flu vaccine. The Kings County Public Health Department will offer influenza vaccines at the locations. The fee should be covered by your health insurance plan or it is $8 person. Please check the schedule for clinics in your area from this link:
https://www.countyofkings.com/home/showdocument?id=19313

 All persons 6 mos. and older should get vaccinated each year. The following groups are especially encouraged to be vaccinated:

• Children 6 months to 5 years 
• People and family members of people with Serious Medical Conditions such as: Asthma Chronic diseases of the lungs, heart, or kidneys Compromised immune systems 
• Pregnant women and their family members 
• People older than 50 years 
• Family members of infants under 6 months 
• Health care workers 
• American Indian/Alaska Natives 
• Those who are morbidly obese 

 Take 3 actions to fight the flu:
 https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/take3-fight-flu-infographic.pdf 

 If you have any questions or health care concerns, please feel free to contact me 559-583-5902 ext. 4038.

 Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN
HJUHSD District Nurse
scochran@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

HHS Choir Presents "Sounds of the Seasons"

The Hanford High School Choir will present "Sounds of the Seasons" at 7 p.m. December 8 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center, 120 E. Grangeville Blvd, Hanford. Admission is $5. 

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California Colleges Resource for Parents and Students

CaliforniaColleges.edu is an interactive website designed to help
you and your child plan and prepare for college and career.

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HHS Choral Concert October 16

The Hanford High School Choral Music Program will present "A Fall Concert" at 7 p.m. October 16 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center, featurng the Women's and Men's Choirs, the Advanced Women's Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Soloists. Admission is $5.

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Parent Advisory Committee volunteers needed

HJUHSD is looking for volunteers to form our 2018-19 Parent Advisory Committee.

This committee will help advise the district on numerous matters including the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The committee will meet throughout the school year during lunch time (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) where we thank your attendance by providing you lunch.

It's a great opportunity to have a voice in the district and help drive issues. Please fill out the form by 9/10/18 if you are interested and a district representative will contact you with our first meeting details.

Parent Advisory Committee Application

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2018 Parent Survey

The Hanford Joint Union High School District values the input of parents and community members as it prepares to develop its Local Control Accountability Plan, required by the California Department of Education, for the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.

2018-19 HJUHSD Parent Survey - English

2018-19 HJUHSD Parent Survey - Spanish

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Enrollment: Home Connection Parent Portal

HJUHSD Home Connection

Parent Portal Instructions

HJUHSD parents/guardians can use the HJUHSD Home Connection to track student attendance, grades and other performance information.

If you already have an Illuminate Home Connection account, you can LOG IN HERE to track student attendance, grades and other information.

If you already have students attending HJUHSD and you have an HJUHSD Home Connection account, you DO NOT need to create another account for your incoming freshman to track student attendance, grades and other information. Remember that your Username is your email address. If you have multiple students, even at different schools, all of your student information will be available under your one parent account. If you are missing students in your HJUHSD Home Connection account, please contact your school to ensure your students are marked as siblings.

To Create A Home Connection Account:

If you do NOT have an Illuminate Home Connection account or access code: Click on the link below for your School Access Request or contact your School Testing Secretary

• Hanford High Home Connection Access Request
• Hanford West Home Connection Access Request
• Sierra Pacific Home Connection Access Request
• Earl F. Johnson High School / Night Continuation School / Alternative Education Programs Lowell Neilson: 559.583.5904 ext 7005

Your individualized access code and detailed instructions for creating your Home Connection Parent Portal account will be emailed to you.

Once you have an Access Code:

1. Visit https://hjuhsd.illuminatehc.com and click "Create Account".
2. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address and Phone Number
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE (If you do not have an access code, please request one above)

4. Create a Password and Confirm your Password by typing it again. (Password is case-sensitive)
5. Click "Submit"
6. You will get an email confirmation and be redirected to the Home Connection Portal and your student's information.

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Nurse's Note: School's Out for Summer!

NURSE’S NOTE
Somjai Cochran, RN, BSN, PHN
559-583-5902 ext. 4038

As many of you know summer is approaching. That means flip flop, bathing suit and sun exposure. Your skin is exposed to the sun when you spend time outside such as walking to the school, swimming, or outdoor camping. The sun has ultraviolet (UV) rays that can harm your skin. Sun exposure during your teen years can lead to greater risk for serious complications as an adult, such as eye problems, skin damage, skin cancer, etc. Please remember to pay more attention to your personal hygiene. You sweat more during the summer and may cause more body odors. Good personal hygiene is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health.

WAYS TO AVOID SUN EXPOSURE

• Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher every day. 
• Use water resistant sunscreen when exposed to water (water reduces sunscreen protection) 
• Limit sun exposure during certain times of the day (The most UV rays is b/w 10 am - 2 pm) 
• Wear protective coverings such as hat, long sleeve cotton shirt, sunglasses, etc. 
•  Seek shade

TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN

• Do not apply sunscreen on babies 6 months old or younger Keeping babies covered and in shade is best 
• Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths Seek medical evaluation if you have abnormal skin appearance 
• Consider the risks of using a tanning bed. The light in a tanning bed can be more intense and harmful than the sun. Some states have laws that do not allow children under the age of 18 to use a tanning bed

HYGIENE FOR TEENAGERS

TIP FOR PARENTS

• Set an example - Leading by a good example is often the best teacher. Your child watches how you treat your own skin, hair, nails, lips and teeth. 
• Make good hygiene a responsibility -- start teaching them a routine and responsibility of body care at an early age will carry into the teen years and adulthood 
• Get some professional backup. If you're having trouble getting through to your teen about a particular hygiene issue, make the pediatrician an ally 
• Supply nice-smelling soap, shampoo, etc. to encourage cleanliness and make bath time something to look forward to.

TIP FOR TEENS

• Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day 
•  Wash your body daily - carefully dry five body zones (feet, face, hands, armpits and bottom) and use deodorant 
• Wash your face at least twice a day and wash your hair regularly – oily face and hair can clog up your facial pores and cause pimples 
• Remember to scrub under your fingernails. 
•  Wash the area between your legs 
•  Wear clean clothes, socks, and underpants. 
• Put on shoes that have aired out overnight (or longer). 
• If you are thinking about removing body hair, make that choice carefully. Before shaving, waxing or plucking, discuss with your parents 
• Don’t share personal items (toothbrush, hairbrush, washcloth, towel, cup and razor) with other people

**Eating healthy food + get at least 8 hours of sleep + exercise + good hygiene = GOOD HEALTH**


NURSE’S NOTE TO PARENTS

As the school year is coming to a close, please remember the following in regard to your child’s medication at school:

• Pick up all remaining medication in the nurse’s office on the last day of school. Leftover medication cannot be maintained over the summer and will be disposed 
• If your child needs to have medication kept at school, please have your child’s physician fill out the Medication in School Form A new school medication form is required each school year. You can pick up the form at the nurse office or download it from the district’s website 
• Before school starts in August, please bring the updated medication order and properly labeled medication to your child’s school site or to walk-thru registration 
• 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 (such as inhaler, glucagon, EpiPen, solu-cortef), 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 FRESHMEN

• Polio: 4 doses (3 doses is ok, if last one was given on or after the 4th birthday) 
• Dtap: 5 doses (4 doses meet requirement, if last one was given on or after the 4th birthday) 
• MMR: 2 doses Hepatitis B: 3 doses Varicella: 2 dose Tdap Booster: 1 dose

RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION FOR TEENS

• Meningococcal (MCV 4) 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 health care provider about which MCV4 vaccines and HPV vaccines your child needs* 
• College immunization checklist Make sure your child is up-to-date for the requirement. Some of these are recommended and others are required for enrollment. Check with your child’s college: 
• MMR - 2 doses Tdap - 1 dose Varicella – 2 doses Hepatitis B - 3 doses HPV (recommended) – 3 doses MCV4 (recommended) – check with your child’s doctor

HHS Presents: The Musical World of Disney

The Hanford High School Choral and American Sign Language programs present: The Musical World of Disney at 7 p.m. May 23 and 24. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door or online at http://hanfordchoirs.seatyourself.biz

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What's Your Plus? Presentations

What's Your Plus? presentations are available online for those who were not able to attend (or want to review) this week's informational event designed to help students and families think about plans beyond high school, including: 

• AP Courses
• A-G Requirements
• SAT Test Preparation
• NCAA Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Californiacolleges.edu
• Inspire California

What's Your Plus? presentations 

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Volunteers Needed: 2018 HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops

You can make a difference!

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.

2018 HJUHSD Senior Ethics Table Leader Registration Form

Dates: 

April 10, 2018 - Hanford West

April 11, 2018 - Sierra Pacific and Earl F Johnson

April 12, 2018 - Hanford High 

Time: 

 8 am - 1:30 pm 

Location: 

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 ramavisca@hjuhsd.org 
• Cindi Homburg - Hanford High - 559-583-5902 x 4011 chomburg@hjuhsd.org
• Casandra O'Brien - Sierra Pacific - 559-583-5912 x 2306 cobrien@hjuhsd.org
• Irma Montano - Earl F. Johnson - 559-583-5904 imontano@hjuhsd.org

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Choir Concert March 20

The HJUHSD Choirs from Hanford West, Sierra Pacific, and Hanford High will host a Festival Concert Tuesday, March 20 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. The concert will feature each choir performing their CMEA festival literature. Beginning Choirs will perform at 5 p.m. and Advanced Choirs will perform at 7 p.m. Join us for this beautiful evening of free choral music!

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Safety Procedures: A Message from the Superintendent

Our nation has seen too many incidents of tragic and frightening violence in our public schools. Keeping students and staff safe and providing a solid instructional environment is our district’s top priority.

At HJUHSD, we have safety practices in place to help protect our students from physical harm and to foster a healthy, productive environment for them everyday. We review these policies and procedures regularly to ensure our schools are among the safest places they can be. These protocols include:

• Controlled Access: Perimeter fencing is in place around all campuses and all exterior gates remained locked and monitored during school hours. 
• Visitor Registration: All school visitors must enter through the school office and register with school safety staff before gaining access to school grounds.
• Identification Badges: All district staff and guests must wear district ID badges at all times on school grounds.
• Video Cameras: Digital cameras monitor and record activity throughout our campuses. This helps staff and law enforcement deter and investigate vandalism, theft, fights or other dangerous or criminal activities in and around our schools.
• School Resource Officers: Our district has a strong partnership with the Hanford Police Department. Specially trained HPD officers are assigned to our schools to provide security, perform safety duties, and investigate student safety issues.
• Tip Lines: Tip lines allow anyone to call or text to alert authorities about potential issues.
• HH: 583-7877 (PUPS)
• HW: 584-4947 (HWHS)
• SP: 640-7447
• EF: 582-1515
• Emergency Training and Safety Drills: Regular safety drills ensure our students and staff know what to do in the event of an emergency. Drills include but are not limited to: Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place, Lockdown, and Drop, Cover, and Hold.
• School Safety Plan: Each School has a thorough Safety Plan in place that is reviewed and updated regularly. These plans encompass many issues designed to prevent and prepare for a variety of emergency events. School safety teams discuss these issues throughout the year to be prepared to respond in a timely and accurate manner should the need arise.
• Counseling and Mental Health Support: School counselors and psychologists and local health agencies are available for students struggling with personal issues and strive to support the health and safety of all students.
• Crisis Communications: The district has a robust communications plan in place to ensure key staff are informed of an emergency situation. In turn, parents and other stakeholders can be informed quickly via phone, email and social media of any information about emergencies or credible threats to student safety. Our goal is to quickly and accurately communicate essential information to first responders, district staff, students, parents and community members as needed to ensure student safety throughout any emergency. Be assured that if we have any information about safety issues or even credible potential concerns, we will communicate those with our staff and parents as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Even with all the above measures, school safety is community effort. I encourage all of our students, staff, parents and community members to report any safety concerns to school administration or local law enforcement.

I welcome your ideas, questions or concerns you may have regarding school safety or emergency preparedness.

Thank you,

William L. Fishbough
Superintendent
Hanford Joint Union High School District

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Students, Parents invited to "What's Your Plus" Night March 19

Mark your calendars, because HJUHSD is hosting our popular What's Your Plus? night for the second year in a row. 

This informational event is for ALL current HJUHSD students AS WELL AS incoming freshman! There are workshops for all grades and the sooner students start thinking about plans beyond high school, the better prepared they will be, so we highly encourage the younger grades to come on out! 

Our team has worked hard to put together a select group of workshops that answers our students' top questions about preparing for "your plus" after high school. Workshop topics include:

• AP Courses
• A-G Requirements
• SAT Test Preparation
• NCAA Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Californiacolleges.edu
• Inspire California

The event will start at 6 p.m. March 19 at the Hanford West High School gym.

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Student Safety: A message from the Superintendent

Student Safety: A message from HJUHSD Superintendent William Fishbough

As tragic mass shootings continue to plague our nation in increasing numbers every year, I know many of our parents, students, staff and community members are concerned about local school safety, as well.

While we have no credible information about any current threats of violence at our schools, we always take student safety very seriously: Training for and practicing emergency response plans, partnering with local law enforcement to quickly and completely address any potential threats, and working with community health services to help students and families who need support. 

Above and beyond precautionary plans, our school communities strive to create a school environment that fosters a strong sense of safety and community. We are committed to helping our students become educated, compassionate members of society and supporting their potential to making our community and our world a better place.

Our hearts go out to all of the families involved in the recent school shooting in Florida and every other one of the 290 school shootings that have occurred in our country since 2013.

These numbers are frightening and we understand that families are rightfully concerned about even vague possibilities of such tragedies happening in our own schools or communities. 

While we urge care to not spread the unfounded rumors that always seem to follow national school gun violence news, we do support parents in talking to children about violence and encourage parents, students, staff and others to report any specific concerns about school safety to your school administration or local law enforcement. 

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February 5, 2018 Foggy Day

February 5, 2018 HJUHSD schools are on a foggy day schedule. Buses are delayed 3 hours, school starts at 8:55 am. For updates please check channel 18 or the foggy day hotline number, 559-583-5909.

State Testing begins March 19

Each spring, California students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

This year, students will take the following test(s), depending on grade level:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment in English language arts/literacy (grade eleven)
• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment in mathematics (grade eleven)
• California Science Test (grades eleven and twelve)

The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments are online tests that measure what your student knows and is able to do. The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. Results help identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your student can get the support he or she needs to be successful in school.

California is in the process of implementing the California Next Generation Science Standards. As part of that implementation, students in grades five, eight and high school will try out a new test called the California Science Test, or CAST.

To learn more about either the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments or the CAST, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

You can look at sample test questions on the practice tests, which can be found on the CAASPP Web Portal at http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

For information on specific dates and times when your student will take the test in each subject, please contact your school’s Testing Secretary:

• Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High), 583-5902, ext. 3122; 
• Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128;  
• Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006. 

How can I help my student get ready for the CAASPP? 

• Talk about the test with your student. Make sure they are not scared or anxious.
• Tell your student that you and his or her teacher have high expectations and that you are both there to help, every step of the way.
• Take a practice test with your student.
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before testing.

Pursuant to Education Code section 60615, any written request to excuse your student from participating in any or all parts of the CAASPP/CAST/ELPAC assessment will be granted. Pursuant to Title 5, section 852 of the California Code of Regulations, you may annually submit a written request to excuse your student from participation in any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Education Code section 60640 for the school year. Education Code 60615 requests must be received prior to March 1, 2018.

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Cada primavera, los estudiantes en los grados tres a ocho y la escuela secundaria participan en la Evaluación de California del Desempeño y Progreso Estudiantil (CAASPP).
Este año, su estudiante tomará las siguientes pruebas, dependiendo de su nivel de grado:

• Evaluación sumativa equilibrada más inteligente en artes del lenguaje en inglés / alfabetización (onceavo grado)
• Evaluación sumativa equilibrada más inteligente en matemáticas (grado once) 
• Prueba de Ciencias de California (grados once y doce)

Las evaluaciones sumativas Smarter Balanced son pruebas en línea que miden lo que su estudiante sabe y es capaz de hacer. Las pruebas incluyen muchos tipos diferentes de preguntas que les permiten a los estudiantes interactuar con las preguntas de la prueba. Los resultados ayudan a identificar las brechas en el conocimiento o las habilidades desde el principio para que su estudiante pueda obtener el apoyo que necesita para tener éxito en la escuela.

California está en proceso de implementar los Estándares de Ciencia de Próxima Generación de California. Como parte de esa implementación, los estudiantes en los grados cinco, ocho y la escuela secundaria probarán una nueva prueba llamada California Science Test, o CAST.

Para obtener más información sobre las Evaluaciones Sumativas Equilibradas más Inteligentes o el CAST, visite la página web de las Guías para los Padres del Departamento de Educación de California en https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

Puede ver ejemplos de preguntas de prueba en las pruebas de práctica, que se pueden encontrar en el portal web de CAASPP en http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

Para obtener información sobre las fechas y horarios específicos en los que su hijo tomará el examen en cada materia, comuníquese con el Secretario de Evaluación de su escuela:

• Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High), 583-5902, ext. 3122
• Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128
• Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006

¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi estudiante a prepararse para el CAASPP??

Usted es una parte importante de la educación de su hijo. Algunas cosas que puede hacer para ayudar a su estudiante son:

• Hable acerca de la prueba con su estudiante. Asegúrate de que no tengan miedo o ansiedad.
• Dígale a su hijo que usted y su maestro tienen altas expectativas y que ambos están allí para ayudarlo, en cada paso del camino.Take a practice test with your student.
• Asegúrese de que su hijo duerma bien y tenga un desayuno nutritivo antes de la prueba.

De conformidad con la sección 60615 del Código de Educación, se otorgará cualquier solicitud por escrito para excusar a su estudiante de participar en cualquiera o todas las partes de la evaluación CAASPP / CAST / ELPAC. De conformidad con el Título 5, sección 852 del Código de Regulaciones de California, usted puede presentar anualmente una solicitud por escrito para excusar a su estudiante de la participación en cualquiera o en todas las partes de cualquier prueba provista de conformidad con Código de Educación sección 60640 para el año escolar. Código de Educación 60615 las solicitudes deben recibirse antes del 1 de marzo de 2018.

January 31, 2018 Foggy Day

UPDATE: Morning school buses are on a 3 hour delay. School will start at 8:55 am and buses will run this afternoon. 

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Ben Stidman

MOT Director 

583-5901 ext.3296

Fax 559 582-1162

8710 E. Lacey Blvd

Hanford Ca, 93230

Bstidman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

January 31, 2018 Foggy Day

January 31, 2018 HJUHSD schools are on a foggy day schedule. Buses are delayed 1 hours, school starts at 8:55 am. For updates please check channel 18 or the foggy day hotline number, 559-583-5909.

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Ben Stidman

MOT Director 

583-5901 ext.3296

Fax 559 582-1162

8710 E. Lacey Blvd

Hanford Ca, 93230

Bstidman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us