HTHS Newsletter

The Alabama Family School Climate Survey is for parents and guardians of students in grades 9–12. We are asking every parent and guardian to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 6.

Parents and Guardians of Juniors, the ACT is just around the corner! On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, all juniors will take this important college-readiness exam. Your support at home can make a big difference in your student’s confidence and performance.

Here’s how you can help ensure your junior is at their best on test day:

✅ Prioritize Rest – A full night’s sleep the night before will keep their mind sharp.
✅ Fuel Up – A protein-packed breakfast (eggs, yogurt, nuts, etc.) will provide lasting energy.
✅ Pack Smart – Send them with a healthy snack for the break to keep their focus strong.
✅ Bring the Essentials – Students must have a charged Chromebook + charger, two No. 2 pencils, and an approved calculator (check ACT’s website for acceptable models).

Your encouragement and preparation at home will help them tackle the ACT with confidence. We appreciate your partnership in their success!

As you all know, the FOCUS Act is in place where phones are stored away from bell to bell for the entirety of the school day. This is also an ACT and State Department of Education policy on special testing days - there are to be no personal devices to enter the testing halls or rooms. Cell phones, smart glasses, smart watches, fitness bands, and any other devices with recording, Wi-Fi, internet, or communication capabilities are prohibited. Students will be allowed to store devices in their lockers before testing begins and retrieve them at dismissal, but no lockers will be accessed between tests or during breaks.

A great plan for staying within the ALSDE/ACT guidelines for testing day for a student is:

• Arrive at HTHS and leave personal device in vehicle if possible - if you must bring it in the building take it straight to your locker - you may not visit your locker again until dismissal

• What to bring to the testing room: your fully charged chromebook and charger, calculator, pencils, snack/drink, and photo ID

• Visit the school photo ID station and pick up a school ID if you did not bring a photo ID

• Snacks/drinks can be left in the hall outside of your testing room but should be in a clear plastic bag - there are no food/drinks to be brought in the testing room unless prior authorization due to medical condition

• No personal bags, backpacks, purses or pencil pouches, etc. will be allowed on the testing hall

• There is a calculator feature built into the online version of the test - Each hall will have four-function calculators available to borrow but there will not be scientific calculators available for students to borrow

We are looking forward to an amazing day of testing! Let’s make it a great day with no infractions for phones or devices!

AP Mock Exams will be held for participating classes March 16th - 20th. Important reminders for students:

* Your teacher will let you know when and where your mock exam will be held.

* Students will follow their regular schedule before/after their mock exam. Attendance will be taken in your testing location and in your regularly scheduled classes every day.

* Bring your charged Chromebook and a pencil for testing.

* This is a great opportunity! Do your best and use your results to help you prepare for the official AP exams in May.

Calling all business recruiters and industry representatives!

Please save the date for the Hewitt-Trussville High School Career Fair on Tuesday, April 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the small gym. This event provides an opportunity to connect with students and share information about career pathways in your field.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the form linked below. If you are only able to attend for part of the event, we would still love for you to join us for whatever time you are available.

Additional details and logistics will be shared as we get closer to the event. This message is intended to serve as a save the date, and we hope you will consider joining us.

Please see the link below for Senior Exam Exemption Procedures.

If you need to send a parent excuse by email, please send it to the following email address: HTHSattendance@tcsk12.us

See the attached Student Parking Instructions below for information regarding parking pass fees.

Thursday, April 2nd at 1:30 pm, we will host a new event at Hewitt-Trussville in the Auditorium, an Arts Signing Day. Seniors pursing an arts education after high school will be recognized during a signing ceremony. Please look for more information in the coming weeks.

Gain valuable skills while exploring the vast career opportunities in the green industry. Spend your summer working with our premier full-service, high-end landscape firm and cultivate the most stunning outdoor spaces in the Birmingham area.

Our Exclusive Immersion Program Includes

• Competitive Pay

• Full-Time Temporary Employment: engage in nine weeks of full-time work with our staff

• Practical Experience: strengthen your skills and supplement your classroom instruction with hands-on experience

• Safe Exploration: discover your passions, potential, and purpose within both the horticultural and construction aspects of the landscape industry in a supportive environment

• Growth Opportunities: receive observation and evaluation from a personal mentor, as well as other members of our seasoned staff as you become fully immersed in one of these professional tracks:

• Carpentry

• Floriculture

• Operations | Production

• Landscape Maintenance

• Landscape Construction

Application Requirements

• Submission of resume

• Must have turned 16 years old by May 29, 2026, and have a driver's license with independent transportation to/from work

• Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other areas of our facilities

• Ability to perform physical work outdoors during intense summer weather conditions

• Strength, stamina, mobility, and ability to carry 50 pounds

Timeline

Friday, March 6, 2026 - Applications Due

March 9 - 13 - Interviews

March 20 - Selections Announced

Thursday, May 28 - Thursday, July 30 - Immersion Program

Be sure to check out the Tracking the Huskies Newsletter for all upcoming athletic events. Go Huskies!

Our AP European History classes took a field trip to the Birmingham Museum of Art to explore its European collections and connect classroom themes to real works of art. Students analyzed pieces spanning from the Renaissance to the modern era, reinforcing their understanding of political, cultural, and social change in Europe. The highlight of the visit was a guided tour of the special exhibition Monet to Matisse, where we examined how artists like Claude Monet and Henri Matisse challenged traditional techniques and reflected the transformations of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Europe.

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