Students planted a Hope Garden today in front of the school as part of the Yellow Tulip Project, which aims to smash the stigma associated with mental illness. After listening to speakers, students wrote down what they were hopeful for and planted the bulbs which will bloom this spring-Hawks 4 Change wants to help others realize that even in the darkest places, hope is always there.
There will be another Hope Garden ceremony on Wednesday, October 16th at 5 at Ecotat in Hermon. This event is open to the community. To learn more about Yellow Tulip Project, check out https://theyellowtulipproject.org/ or see Mrs. Cough to get involved.
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JMG students attending annual Leadership Education Conference. Over next 24 hours they will get opportunity to test and expand their leadership skills through a variety of activities, challenges, and presentations. They'll then bring those skills back to help lead the program for the rest of the school year
PSAT reminder and Blue/Gold Days shift! See image for details!
One college visiting this week! University of New Hampshire. Come visit with a college representative from UNH to learn about programs offered! See image for details.
Students in Mr. Petersen's Making History course visited the old one-room schoolhouse across from the Superintendent's Office. They found a variety of items: books from the 1850's, outdated maps and yearbook photos of some of their teachers in the 80's. They decided the building has a lot of potential and are brainstorming ideas for ways they can use the space to learn and teach others about the history of our community. Thanks to student Alex Baker for taking some great photos!
REMINDER ABOUT PSAT NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY THE 16TH for FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS!
College Visits this week! See image for details!
Parent Teacher Conferences are in full swing tonight. Remember that there is still time to sign up for October 10th conferences. See a link to sign up on our website! We would also like to welcome University of Maine, Eastern Maine Community College, and Husson University to HHS tonight. Feel free to stop by their tables for information!
Congratulations to Principal Brian Walsh on his recognition as Maine's Principal of the Year. This week the National Association of Secondary Principals honored Mr. Walsh in Washington DC, along with the others from around the country who also earned this prestigious recognition. Hermon High School is fortunate to have him as our leader.
ON THE SPOT ADMISSIONS WITH UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ORONO! See attached flyer!
An admissions representative from Saint Joseph's College is coming this week on Tuesday October 1st at 12:00 in room 120. Sign up in Guidance!
Yearbook Senior Packets have been distributed. Seniors who were not in school for the Senior Class meeting should see Mr. Hargrove. Submissions are due by December 6th. All submissions should be digitally stored in the appropriate format on the provided USB Drive and should follow the file naming convention described in the directions.
Our Seniors, through the Business Leadership Program at UTC, made 120 Senior T-shirt’s through the screen printing tool at UTC for Spirit Week!
College admissions this week at Hermon High School! Come and talk to a representative about their school! UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE! Monday the 23rd in room 120. See us in guidance for a pass!
Are you interested in traveling to Italy and Greece this summer? Pack your bags and get ready for an Adriatic Odyssey!
For more details about the trip, join us for an informational meeting in the HHS library on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm.
Email mallory.cook@schools.hermon.net with any questions.
https://www.eftours.com/educational-tour/greece-italy
Maine DOE Seeks Students to Serve on First-ever Student Cabinet!! APPLICANTS SOUGHT
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) today announced that it is launching its first-ever student cabinet, a group of students that will meet quarterly with Commissioner Pender Makin to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the Student Cabinet is to provide a forum for Maine students’ voices to be heard.
Cabinet meetings will allow students from different grade levels, backgrounds, and areas of Maine to share their opinions and offer advice about Maine’s education system with Maine’s Commissioner of Education and other leaders from the Maine Department of Education.
Students grades 4 – 12 and first year of college are invited to submit an application to be a member of the Student Cabinet. Members selected will serve for a term of 12 months starting on November 1, 2019.
Cabinet meetings will be held throughout the school year. Most meetings are expected to be held as video conferences which will require cabinet members to have access to a computer or device with an internet connection. There will be at least one in-person meeting, for which the Maine DOE will reimburse travel costs.
Student Cabinet members will be selected based on representation of Maine’s geography, with a goal of two students from each county in Maine, based on the pool of applications submitted, and inclusive of the diverse cultural and economic backgrounds of students throughout Maine.
Selected students will be expected to attend scheduled meetings, prepare for each meeting as needed, work in a collaborative manner with each other and with Department staff as needed; and express views and opinions openly, constructively, and respectfully.
By becoming a member on the Maine DOE Student Cabinet, students will benefit by:
Having a direct role in improving education for students in Maine;
Gain important leadership, public speaking, decision making, and team building skills;
Develop a network of support and mentors through exposure to leaders across the state, and;
Have a great addition to their resume and applications for secondary opportunities.
Instructions for applying:
Students interested in serving on the Maine DOE Student Cabinet will need to submit the electronic application, with consent from a parent or guardian, by Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5 pm. Applications can be submitted electronically here. https://mainedoe.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XniZPsuFlbEdY9
For more information contact Kelli Deveaux (207) 624-6747 or kelli.deveaux@maine.gov
REMINDER about our presentation on how to apply for financial aid on 9/24 at 6:30!
SENIORS Check your email for important information!
Ms. Trenckmann's Ecology of Maine class had to opportunity to take things outside of the state of Maine and video chat into the Exploration Vessel Nautilus (currently exploring Johnston Atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean)! Students were given the opportunity to live chat with an education fellow onboard the vessel to learn more about the groundbreaking research currently taking place. This Exploration Vessel is equipped with some of the latest technological systems and is focused on advancing the frontiers of ocean explorations. Students we able to learn about the ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) onboard the vessel, and how scientists are both mapping the seafloor and collecting samples of organisms from the deep depths of the ocean. If you are interested in seeing what the ROVs are capturing, visit the Nautilus Live website to see a livestream from the vessel! https://nautiluslive.org/
NEACAC College Fair. See image for details!
