THE HATTER UPDATE

Welcome back, students, families, and staff! We are thrilled to kick off another exciting school year filled with new opportunities, personal growth, and strong community connections.

Whether you are joining us as a freshman taking your first steps into high school or a returning student gearing up for your final milestones, our entire faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting your journey every step of the way. This year, we remain focused on fostering academic excellence, expanding meaningful learning pathways, and cultivating a welcoming environment where every student feels empowered to succeed.

Be sure to check out the reminders and key dates below to help ensure a smooth, successful start to the semester. Here’s to a memorable, productive, and inspiring year ahead!

We are excited to welcome our newest Hatters to HHHS!!

In preparation for the first day, we welcome all new students to join our Link Crew Leaders for a tour and walk-through of your Semester 1 schedule.

Only our 9th grade students will join us on August 31st for a full day of excitement and acclimation to our building and community. Throughout the day, students will participate in welcoming activities with our Link Crew Leaders, tour the building, and follow their schedule of classes.

Students in grades 10 through 12 will join us on Tuesday, September 1st for their first day of school!

**NEW** Active engagement in academic learning during the school day is paramount to student success. Engaging with teachers, peers, and academic content ensures that students maximize their instructional time and learning opportunities while in school. We aim to teach students how, when, and where to use Personal Electronic Devices appropriately, and understand that their use can interfere with their learning and engagement in instruction.

In accordance with District Policy #237, Personal Electronic Devices, High School students will adhere to the practice of placing, powered off, cell phones in door caddies upon entrance to each classroom. Violations of this policy will be handled through the progressive discipline process, as outlined in our Student & Family Handbook.

**NEW** As we enter the new school year, we are excited to continue offering our Lunch & Learn model, preserving the choice and autonomy students value while introducing targeted academic support to ensure everyone succeeds. Starting this year, students who hold a grade below 70% in a core subject on the weekly D & F Report will be automatically scheduled for mandatory academic support during Learn for one week. These assignments will be determined on Fridays, and notification will be sent to students and families by the end of day. To maintain clear communication, these assignments will be visible in PowerSchool for both students and families. Students will be responsible for checking PowerSchool and knowing which teacher and learn period they have been assigned. This new process is meant to provide dedicated time with classroom teachers to address learning gaps and raise student grades. Additionally, families will receive notification if a student is marked absent from a mandatory support session, ensuring strong partnership and accountability between home and school.

Getting involved in high school culture - whether through clubs, student organizations, fine arts, or athletics - is one of the most powerful ways to turn high school into a memorable, meaningful experience. Beyond the classroom, stepping into extracurricular opportunities allows students to discover new passions, build strong leadership skills, and forge lifelong friendships with peers who share their interests. Active participation fosters a genuine sense of belonging, transforms a school building into a thriving community, and directly correlates with higher academic motivation and personal growth. Whether you are aiming to try a new sport, perform on stage, contribute to community service, or step into student leadership, getting involved ensures you don't just attend high school - you shape it.

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PowerSchool is the student information system used as the central hub for student grades, attendance, schedules, and more. PowerSchool will open for all high school students and families to view their class schedule on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:00am. If you or your child has a question pertaining to their schedule, please reach out to your child's assigned school counselor.

To ensure each student receives balanced, personalized guidance throughout high school, we periodically review our class size projections. Based on a recent analysis of six-year enrollment trends, we have made a small adjustment to the alphabetical splits assigned to each counselor. This shift balances caseloads across our counseling department, allowing our team to maintain consistent support, proactive scheduling, and dedicated college and career planning for every family. You can view your student's assigned counselor for the upcoming school year by checking PowerSchool or using the table below.

Consistent school attendance is vital for your child's academic success and personal growth. Regular attendance helps students stay on track with learning, build relationships, and develop important life skills. While we understand that some absences are unavoidable, we encourage prioritizing attendance whenever possible.

A regular school day at the High School is 7:30am to 2:30pm. It is important to remember that Homeroom starts at 7:30am. All students are expected to be in their seats in HR when the 7:30am bell rings; otherwise, they are considered late to school.

For the full bell schedule, please refer to our bell schedule page at Bell Schedule | Hatboro-Horsham High School.

For detailed information on our attendance policies and procedures, please refer to our attendance page at Attendance | Hatboro-Horsham School District.

Together, we can support your child's educational journey through consistent and timely attendance.

Busing information has been posted by the transportation department on the Here Comes The Bus app. For more information, please refer to the Transportation page at Transportation | Hatboro-Horsham School Distric

Students interested in driving to school must apply for a parking permit. For more information, please refer to the Student Parking page at Student Parking | Hatboro-Horsham High School.

All 9th grade students and students new to HHHS will receive their district issued device in Homeroom on their first day of school.

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies. SAFE 2 SAY SOMETHING

Below you will find the Student Accident Insurance Brochure for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is completed through the link found here: https://www.aliverisk.com/StudentAccidentEnrollment.

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