As part of our continuing efforts to maintain and safe and secure campuses, HJUHSD campuses will begin stricter visitor check-in processes at all of our schools this semester.
All campus visitors are already required to check in at the school office during regular school hours. Beginning next week, visitors will be asked to provide a valid legal identification, such as a driver's license, in exchange for a Visitor's Pass before they can access other areas of the campus. Visitors will be escorted to their destination and then escorted back to the office, where their identification will be returned to them.
These stricter procedures, combined with other measures to ensure campus security through the day, are part of our ongoing efforts to continue to safeguard our students and we appreciate your cooperation.
Thank you for your support of our schools. I wish all of our students and families a safe and productive semester.
Bill Fishbough
Superintendent
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SPHS to host Cash for College/FAFSA Workshops
The Sierra Pacific Career Center will offer two evening workshops for students and parents/guardians to learn about and apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
SP students and families can also attend two alternate evening workshops offered by the Hanford West Career Center.
The workshops will be “Cash for College” events, where all seniors attending and submitting their applications that night will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.
Workshop 1:
Tuesday, January 22
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sierra Pacific High School
1259 13th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center, Room 306
Hosted by SPHS and College of the Sequoias
Workshop 2:
Tuesday, February 5
6 pm to 8 pm
Sierra Pacific High School
1259 13th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center, Room 306 Hosted by SPHS and West Hills College
Alternate Workshop 1:
Thursday, January 31
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Hanford West High School
1150 Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center Room 802
Hosted by HWHS and West Hills College
Alternate Workshop 2:
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, February 28
Hanford West High School
1150 Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230
Career Center Room 802
Hosted by HWHS and West Hills College
Please contact the SP Career Center at 559.583.5912, ext. 2306 or HW Career Center at 559.583.5903, ext. 6027 for more information.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Back to School! Semester begins Jan. 14
The new semester brings new activities, including new academic challenges, spring sports and events, state testing, and even registration for classes for the next school year. Remember, daily attendance is a key factor in student success: All students should be at school on time and ready to work and, whenever possible, appointments should be made outside of the school day, to avoid missed class time.
We hope that all of our students, staff and families had a fun and relaxing Winter Break and we look forward to seeing you all Monday!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
HW is collecting for Toys for Tots
Monday, December 17, 2012
School Safety
A Message from the Superintendent:
We are all deeply saddened by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. As a parent and as an educator, my heart is heavy as I think of the innocent lives stolen and the valiant efforts of school staff and public safety professionals to protect the students entrusted to their care. Please join me in keeping the students and families of the Sandy Hook community in your thoughts as they begin their healing process.
There is no easy way to come to terms with a tragedy like this. Our teachers, counselors and school professionals are available to support the emotional needs of our students and families this week. The American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists recommend that parents encourage children to talk about their thoughts and feelings and to reassure them of their own safety. It is also recommended to limit children's exposure to media coverage of such tragedies. You can visit the sites above for more help and resources.
Sadly, there are no absolute safe havens in our world. But our dedicated and caring teachers and staff members strive every day to provide a safe environment where all students can learn and grow. We will continue to protect and nurture our students as we all move forward from this horrific tragedy.
We are all deeply saddened by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. As a parent and as an educator, my heart is heavy as I think of the innocent lives stolen and the valiant efforts of school staff and public safety professionals to protect the students entrusted to their care. Please join me in keeping the students and families of the Sandy Hook community in your thoughts as they begin their healing process.
Even as we all mourn for the victims in Connecticut, we know that you will also be
thinking about the safety and security of our own students and schools.
I want to reassure you that student safety remains our highest priority. Our prevention and preparation procedures, regular training and drills, and our strong partnership with local law enforcement and with you, our families and community, are designed to help us identify and respond to any potential safety risks.
I want to reassure you that student safety remains our highest priority. Our prevention and preparation procedures, regular training and drills, and our strong partnership with local law enforcement and with you, our families and community, are designed to help us identify and respond to any potential safety risks.
- Hanford Police Officers serve as School Resource Officers at our schools, maintaining a presence at our campuses, investigating school related incidents, and being available to students and staff as needed.
- Administrative staff are vigilant about supervising students during the school day and all staff and students are trained and drill regularly about how to respond to all kinds of emergency situations, including situations involving an active shooter.
- HJUHSD has a strict expectation that all visitors on campus check in at the front office. Visitor badges are one way to identify who should, and shouldn’t, be on campus.
- A Campus Safety Tip Line has been set up for each school. Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to report any safety concerns to school officials or law enforcement. Please note that these are not intended to be an emergency contact number, but rather a tip-reporting resource:
- HWHS: 559.584.4347 / Text: 559.549.4947
- HHS: 559.583.7877 / Text: 559.492.8477
- SPHS: 559.583.5915 / Text: 559.460.7747
- EFJ: 559.582.1515 / Text: 585-1515
There is no easy way to come to terms with a tragedy like this. Our teachers, counselors and school professionals are available to support the emotional needs of our students and families this week. The American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists recommend that parents encourage children to talk about their thoughts and feelings and to reassure them of their own safety. It is also recommended to limit children's exposure to media coverage of such tragedies. You can visit the sites above for more help and resources.
Sadly, there are no absolute safe havens in our world. But our dedicated and caring teachers and staff members strive every day to provide a safe environment where all students can learn and grow. We will continue to protect and nurture our students as we all move forward from this horrific tragedy.
Thank you
for being a part of our school community and
for your support of our students, staff and each other.
William L. Fishbough
Superintendent
Our flags will fly at half-staff today and tomorrow in memory of the victims at Sandy Hook.
Our thoughts are with these families.
Our thoughts are with these families.
Source: New York Times
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