HTHS Newsletter
January 9, 2026
Each month, Faculty and Staff send out “shout outs” to their fellow colleagues for the amazing work they have done or the incredible spirit they displayed. It is featured in our “Week Ahead Newsletter." All the featured staff are then placed into a drawing. One name emerges each month for the "Leading the Pack" honor, along with a fantastic prize courtesy of Raindrop Car Wash. A huge round of applause for DR. BEN COOK! Also, thank you to Raindrop Car Wash for their generous sponsorship of this new and exciting award.
Stay tuned each month as we celebrate more deserving Faculty and Staff Members!
HTHS Community,
It is our sincerest hope that all of our students and their families are returning for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year feeling well rested, rejuvenated, and ready to learn. We look forward to welcoming students tomorrow, January 6th, 2026, and want to share a few reminders and announcements.
Attendance
Your attendance matters! Please arrive at school on time each day and be punctual to your classes. Submit parent notes and doctor’s excuses within three days of your absence to HTHSattendance@tcsk12.us.
Electronic Devices
The FOCUS Act is still in effect, meaning all personal electronic devices (cell phones, ipads, computers, etc.) are not permitted in our classrooms and hallways. All personal devices must be left in students’ lockers or vehicles for the full school day. Headphones and airpods may only be used in classrooms at the teacher’s discretion and may not be used or worn outside of class. Students who are wearing headphones or airpods will be presumed to have their cell phone on their person.
HTHS Artificial Intelligence Procedures
Please read the attached statement on our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Procedures. Students will sign a copy of the document this week, stating that they understand and agree to the procedures therein. We ask that all parents and guardians also familiarize themselves with HTHS’s expectations and procedures concerning AI.
Wishing you a Happy New Year and much success in 2026,
HTHS Administration
Summer Job Opportunity with Father Nature Landscaping
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!
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