HDHS Hillcat Newsletter
November 10, 2022
We Appreciate Our Veterans!
As November sets in, our community approaches a very special day. A day that we as a community set aside to honor our Veterans and Armed Forces. Each of these men and women sacrificed moments of their lives in order to preserve and promote the prosperity of our nation.. Please take a moment from your day to remind our Veterans of our appreciation for their service.
A thank you goes a long way. They sacrificed a moment of their lives to serve our country and protect its citizens. We give them a moment of ours, in appreciation for their service.
Dear Hillsboro-Deering families,
Exciting news! Your high school student is invited to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime international travel experience with their peers to Costa Rica in April 2024!
Educational travel exposes students to new people, places, and cultures which in turn expands their knowledge of the world and their knowledge of themselves. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring this opportunity to your family and our community. This trip will fill up fast, so please reach out to Shannon Chagnon at schagnon@hdsd.org for more information.
DECA News
HD DECA attended the NH Fall Leadership Conference on Wednesday October 26. Students attended workshops on Entrepreneurship, Creative Presentation Skills, and Competitive Excellence. The conference was held at the University of New Hampshire.
HD DECA students recently competed in the Fall round of DECA's Virtual Business Challenge sponsored by Knowledge Matters, Inc. A team of three students (Jack Harrington, Noah Harrington, and Manny Velazquez) finished in 2nd place of the North Atlantic Region and qualified for the International Competition in Orlando in April 2023.
Thirty HD DECA students were inducted on Tuesday, November 1 officially into the HD DECA Chapter. Officers Manny Velazquez, Mason Ferwerda, Isabel Swirko, Alexis Ledvina, Kyle Nickulas, and Jack Harrington took their oath of office.
School Counseling News
November 15th--The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered at HDHS for those students that may be interested. This is not only for those hoping to go into the armed forces after high school. Excellent career exploration services are provided for all students that participate and can be helpful in planning next steps
HDHS Students enjoyed a day at New Hampshire Ball Bearing in celebration of New Hampshire's Manufacturing Month in October. Students participated in a safety lesson, plant tour, and "Build-a-Bearing" challenge. The Counseling Center would like to thank New Hampshire Ball Bearing for this wonderful opportunity. Our students can't wait to come back next year!
Pictures of our visit are at the bottom of the newsletter.
HD Athletics
HDHS will hold tryouts / practices for winter sports on the following dates / times, and at the following locations:
Monday-11/14/22 Cheer tryouts - 3:00pm @ HDHS Cafeteria
Tuesday-11/15/22 Bowling tryouts - 3:00pm HDHS @ Yankee Lanes Keene (Bus@2:20)
Monday-11/21/22
Girls Basketball tryouts - 3:00pm HDHS Gym
Boys Basketball tryouts - 6:00pm HDHS Gym
Alpine Ski practice - TBD
Monday-11/28/22 Hockey tryouts - time TBD NEC Rink
All athletes trying out must have a current physical on file with the school nurse, or one ready to turn in to their coach. All athletes trying out must also have current Impact test results readily available if needed. Those athletes needing an Impact test should see Coach Wood during the week of 11/14 - 11/18 in the library after school. All athletes are responsible for their own hydration for the entirety of the season. Good Luck!!
HD Student Art Gallery
Students have been creating amazing pieces of art at Hillsboro-Deering High School for many years.
Below is the link to view the online student art gallery on artsonia:
