South Hills Weekly Newsletter

School starts every day at 8:30 AM!

Tuesday, September 15: Late Start — Classes begin at 9:50 AM
Wednesday, September 16: Lunch Detention

🏆 ATTENDANCE MATTERS, HUSKIES!

Every day and every class period counts! Being at school on time and ready to learn helps you stay caught up, earn credits, and stay connected to your school community.

Remember, tardies count too! Students should attend ALL classes listed on their schedule and arrive to each class on time.

Let’s keep pushing toward strong attendance this September.

Be here. Be on time. Make every day count!

Our first Saturday School of the month is coming up! 🐾

Saturday School is a great opportunity for students to clear outstanding obligations, make up assigned Saturday Schools, and catch up on missing assignments.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 19
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Check-In: Arrive by 7:55 AM near Room 922

Students, make sure to check your Minga to see if you owe a Saturday School. Remember, any student can attend to catch up on schoolwork or get ahead academically!

🍎 OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH REMINDER:
To maintain your off-campus lunch pass, students must remain in good standing and have no outstanding Saturday Schools or lunch detentions. If you have an obligation, take advantage of this Saturday School to get it cleared!

🎟️ All assigned Saturday Schools must also be cleared to maintain eligibility for SHHS dances and school events.

📵 NO CELL — BELL TO BELL!
As we begin the new school year, please remember that California and CVUSD have adopted requirements aligned with AB 3216. Cell phones must be put away during instructional time, including when students leave class to use the restroom.

Students CAN use their phones:
• Before school
• During lunch
• After school

🚫 Food Delivery Policy:

Please note that South Hills High School does not permit food deliveries on campus. This includes services like Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash.

🎓 College Wednesday:

Every Wednesday is College Wednesday! Wear your favorite college gear and show off your school spirit.

📨 Student Email Reminder:

Huskies, don’t forget to check your student email every day!

🧹 Keeping Our Campus Clean

Our South Hills campus is something to be proud of!

Let’s all do our part to keep it clean, welcoming, and Husky-ready throughout the school year.

Please remember to pick up after yourself and throw away your trash in the nearest trash can. This includes all areas of campus—parking lots, bathrooms, quads, classrooms, hallways, and athletic areas.

Huskies, take pride in your campus! If you see trash, help us out and pick it up. A clean campus takes all of us working together!

🚗 Parking Reminder

Driving to school? Students must park in the designated student parking lots and display a valid SHHS parking pass at all times. Parking passes can be obtained through ASB.

Please remember that the front parking lot is reserved for staff and school visitors only. Plan ahead, arrive early, and make sure you are parked in the correct area before heading to class..

⏰ Tardy Sweeps

Starting the year strong means being in class and ready to learn on time! Tardy sweeps are part of our ongoing effort to support strong attendance habits and maximize instructional time.

Students are expected to be inside their classroom before the tardy bell rings for every period, including after lunch. Remember, tardies count toward your overall attendance, so plan ahead and get to class on time.

Counselors will be meeting with all seniors during their Senior English classes on Tuesday, September 15. During this important meeting, counselors will review transcript and graduation status, A-G progress and requirements, the college application timeline, upcoming application workshops, how to use Naviance, and the process for requesting letters of recommendation.

Following the general presentation, counselors will also meet individually with every senior to review their progress toward graduation and discuss their post-secondary plans.

Please make sure your senior is in attendance on September 15! This meeting will provide important information and resources to help students stay on track for graduation and prepare for their next steps after high school.

The South Hills Counselors will be hosting a Class of 2027 Parent and Student Meeting on Monday, September 21st at 5:30pm in the South Hills Gym. At the meeting, the counselors will review upcoming activities and events for seniors, the college application process and timeline, the financial aid process and timeline, and much more. If possible, parents and students should plan to attend together for this important information.

The Counseling Office and AVID will be hosting various college speakers and presenters throughout September and October. Students should check Google Classroom for the list of colleges and links to sign up.

Next Week:

September 14th - Cal State Dominguez Hills during 5th period

September 16th - California Lutheran University during 2nd period

September 18th - St. Mary’s College of California during 2nd period

September 18th - University of Nevada, Las Vegas during 3rd period

ALL South Hills Students and Families are Invited to the Covina-Valley USD College Fair on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:30pm

🏃 Cross Country
The Huskies will compete in the Woodbridge Invitational at OC Great Park on Friday, September 18 at 11:00 AM. Good luck, runners! 👟

⛳ Girls Golf
League Match vs. San Dimas
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 San Dimas Canyon Golf Course

🏐 Girls Volleyball
Our Girls Volleyball team is currently 7–9 on the season

🎾 Girls Tennis

League Match vs. Los Altos
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 South Hills High School

🏈 Football
The Huskies are 3–1 on the season! Their next matchup is against Santa Fe High School on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 PM at Covina District Field. Come out and pack the stands!

🏈 Girls Flag Football
Our Girls Flag Football team is off to an impressive 9–2 start! The Huskies open league play on the road against Los Altos High School on Monday, September 14 at 6:45 PM.

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up can be very busy, especially during the first few weeks of school. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as families become familiar with our traffic flow and parking procedures.

DO NOT PARK OR STOP IN RED ZONES. Red zones must remain clear at all times so emergency vehicles can quickly access our campus and provide assistance when needed. Vehicles parked or stopped in a red zone are subject to receiving a citation from the West Covina Police Department.

To help keep everyone safe, please remember the following:

• Do not use the center pass-through lane for student drop-off or pick-up. Students should never exit or enter a vehicle in this lane, as passing vehicles create a serious safety risk.

• Follow all posted traffic signs, including right-turn-only areas. Making a left turn where only right turns are permitted disrupts traffic flow and creates unsafe conditions. Drivers are subject to being cited by the West Covina Police Department.

• No double parking on surrounding streets. Double parking creates dangerous conditions for students, pedestrians, and other drivers and may result in a citation from the West Covina Police Department.

• Use only designated drop-off and pick-up areas.

• Please be patient, alert, and cautious. Allow yourself extra time during arrival and dismissal, particularly during the first few weeks of school.

We will be working closely with the West Covina Police Department during morning drop-off and after-school pick-up to help maintain safe and orderly traffic flow. Officers may be present and may issue citations when traffic or parking laws are not followed.

We know the beginning of the school year can be busy as everyone settles into their routines. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to keeping our Huskies safe.

If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the 2026–27 Education Benefit Form. Completing this form helps ensure Covina-Valley Unified School District continues to receive vital funding that supports students and programs across all of our schools.

These funds help provide technology and academic software, Dual Language, AVID, AP and IB programs, tutoring and academic interventions, English Learner services, Career Technical Education (CTE), enrichment opportunities, mental health and wellness services, college and career counseling, parent education, and professional development for teachers.

If you have already completed the Education Benefit Form for the 2026–27 school year, thank you! There is no need to complete it again. If you have not yet completed it, please use the link below to submit your form.

Education Benefit Form Link
Every completed form helps C-VUSD continue providing valuable programs, services, and opportunities for our students. Thank you for your support!

Young people are facing unprecedented challenges with their mental health, and they shouldn’t have to face them alone. We invite you to join YWCA San Gabriel Valley, Pacific Clinics, and the University of La Verne in standing with our youth by promoting and/or attending our second annual Breaking Barriers Youth Mental Health Conference on Saturday, September 26th! With this year’s theme of “Intergenerational Voices,” participants will enjoy a FREE one-day conference with complimentary food, bringing together youth, parents, educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders to explore how different generations can better understand, support, and learn from one another.

With the inclusion of keynote speakers, interactive workshops, honest conversations, and valuable community resources, participants will gain practical tools to foster resilience, strengthen healthy relationships, and create supportive environments where young people can thrive.

In addition to youth, this conference is especially valuable for school counselors, wellness center staff, psychologists, social workers, administrators, teachers, and student support personnel who are seeking meaningful ways to strengthen student engagement and well-being.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

University of La Verne (1950 3rd St, La Verne, CA 91750)

Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992949909829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Support our students by becoming a PTSA member for just $10!

Your membership helps fund:

• 🎓 Student scholarships

• 👩‍🏫 Teacher grants

• 🎉 Student activities and events

📄PTSA Membership Form attached

📄Link to purchase prior to registration