This Week at Heritage High

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court Representatives! We will celebrate Homecoming at our football game against Ridgeland on Friday, September 19th at 7:30 pm. Our Homecoming Queen will be crowned before the game in a special ceremony on the field. Pictured from left to right: Senior Queen Candidates- Tru Johnson, Tia Eaves, Addie Dills, Lorelai Canady, & Ashley Hamilton, Junior Representative- Addyson Morrison, Freshman Representative- Vivien Kwon, Sophomore Representative- Lyla Bible

Congratulations to our 2025 Emperor Of The Taj Candidates! These young men will be working all week during Homecoming to raise money for the Catoosa Children's Fund. Last year, our Emperor Of The Taj candidates raised over $17,000 for this charity. The candidate who raises the largest amount will be crowned Emperor Of The Taj. Pictured from left to right: Andrew Wynne, Landon Hoover, Cooper Chappelear, Cruz Jackson, Logan Cheatwood, Cody Bryan, Jake Collett, & Cayden Lowrey.

Generals, our school will be celebrating Homecoming the week of Sept 15-19. We will kick off our HOCO festivities with our HOCO dance on Sept 13th and conclude with our Homecoming Football Game against Ridgeland on Friday, Sept 19th. Our students will also participate in dress up days each during the week. See the attached flyer for more information.

Congratulations to Senior Wide Receiver/Defensive Back for being named Moes Player Of The Game last week for his performance against Gordon Lee Thank you to Moes for recognizing his performance. Go Generals!!!

Congratulations to our Heritage High School Competition Cheerleading Squad!!! They took first place in their division in this past weekend's competition at Pepperell. Go Generals!!!

The Lady Generals Junior Varsity Volleyball team took 1st Place in the Raider Rally Tournament this past weekend!

Coahulla Creek: 25-22 & 25-7
Murray: 25-9 & 25-9
Southeast: 25-5 & 25-15
Murray: 25-15 & 25-18 (semis)
Coahulla Creek: 25-9 & 25-9 (championship)

Follow Heritage Generals on Facebook for important information about HHS. This is a great place to see our students engaging in athletics, fine arts, academics, and all forms of student life. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkKzzV3MH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This November, Catoosa County residents will have the opportunity to vote to approve ESPLOST VII. Please mark your calendars for this important vote that affects our ability to support students and schools in Catoosa County. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RP73AS6xKM&t=8s for more information regarding past and future ESPLOST projects. Below are some of the previous projects that ESPLOST has funded at Heritage High School.

MAP Reading and Math

Pear Assessment

Edmentum 6-12

HMH 6-10

High School Exact Path for Tier 3

High School Brisk License 11-12

Outdoor Classroom

Outdoor Speakers

Theater Update

Tennis Court Resurfacing

Dugout Masonry Work

Athletic Equipment

Coaches Suite

Hot Water System

Concrete Pads

Halo Sensors

HHS Parents: Our cafeteria balances have already exceeded $2000 in the first month of school. Our cafeteria bookkeeper is working to contact parents of students who have a balance and reminding them each day in the lunch line as they get their food. Notices are being given out to students in 1st Block each week. If you feel your child might qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, please scroll down and fill out the Free/Reduced Lunch Application. If you qualified last year and you are receiving these notices, please call the school and ask to speak to the Cafeteria Bookkeeper. Our goal is to communicate with our parents to avoid the large balances we encountered last year. Previous years' unpaid cafeteria balances must be paid in full or students cannot receive their diploma at graduation. Thank you for your help with this matter.

HHS Parents/Guardians: Please use the following link to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Forms. https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx The process can be done digitally and only takes a few minutes to complete. We ended the year with over $11,000 in cafeteria charges. Some of our families would have qualified and benefitted from the assistance, but they didn't fill out the form. Please take the time to fill it out even if you think you don't qualify. We want to make sure our families have all the support they need for a successful school year.

Student voices are some of the most important to listen to as we continually work to make our schools better places to learn and thrive. The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council give students the opportunity to make their voices heard. If your student would like to apply for this opportunity, please use the following link to submit an application. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelxcA0OhXTHQR8NjSOyg97d-GGw9OxZ74OxI8PNd5AKMVzgg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118218323325728734992

The Heritage Journalism staff is holding a yearbook sale for Homecoming!

Purchase last year's book for a discounted price of $75!

We're also offering a very limited number of extras of the 23-24 book for $50. All other books--going all the way back to 2007--are available for $25.

Note: we are completely sold out of books from the years 2020-2023.

Students can purchase a book in Mr. Peace's room, #1218, with cash or check made out to "HHS Yearbook."

Contact Mr. Peace at gpeace.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us if you have any questions.

Who doesn't love great food and an opportunity to support a great cause??? Come on out to Jeffersons in Ringgold on Tuesday, September 9th and support Special Olympics Flag Football!! See attached flyer for more information.

Support Agriculture Education and FFA at Heritage. This fundraiser helps fund the high school Agriculture program for several fall activities. Fill out the following order form to reserve yours today! Mums will be available for pick up during September, date and time is TBA. We will also have a wide selection of other fall bedding plants available for purchase at pick up. All mum orders must be paid in full by Friday September 5th. Mark your calendars for our Annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday September 27th.

Mum Order Form:

https://catoosacountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/ctae_hhs/hhsffa.html

See the attached flyer for information for our Freshmen (Class of 2029) fundraiser. 20% of all proceeds go to fund activities for the freshmen class.

Come out to Vocelli Pizza on Monday, September 15th to get some excellent Italian food and support our Generals cross country team. Go Generals!!!

Communities In Schools of Catoosa County is excited to announce the annual HundredX Fundraiser, in partnership with Helping Hands Ending Hunger! This is a fun and easy way to support our Communities In Schools Food Pantry which is available to all CCPS Students—simply by giving feedback on brands you know. Each piece of feedback earns money for our programs! Giving without spending!

Dates: start now through October 2nd

Link to get started: https://feedback.hundredxinc.com/?key=c7cb4e21-ebcf-48e1-a136-cf824d9843fc&utm_id=5966748&utm_medium=socialreferral

HHS Parents: We have a number of students who have outstanding fees (missing books, chargers, chromebooks, cafeteria charges, etc). These can be paid online before school even starts. Please use the following instructions to view your student's fees and pay online. Many of our parents have already taken advantage of this opportunity this year and enjoyed the convenience. https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_19189528/File/Departments/Technology/Infinite%20Campus%20Parent%20Portal/Fee%20Payment%20User%20Guide_8-30-2022.pdf

Any student arriving after 8:15 am will need to enter through the front office. CCA, Work-Based Learning, and Dual Enrollment students who arrive on campus after 8:15 will need enter the building through the front office. We have posted signs at the gym entrance to let students know this as well.

Student drivers need to purchase a parking permit as soon as possible. Parking permits are $30 and can be purchased in the HHS Front Office.

Please remember that you have 10 days from the absence to submit notes for attendance. If you need assistance with attendance, email hhs_attendance@catoosa.k12.ga.us and one of our attendance secretaries will be glad to assist you. It is very important to submit notes on time to set your student up for success if they are working to exempt their final exams. Notes may be submitted in person to the Attendance Secretary in the front office or via email to hhs_attendance@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

We are excited to announce a new bus-tracking app called Traversa MyRide K-12, starting on March 26, 2025, for the entire district. Heritage Parents will have access to our new app. MyRide K-12. Please use the QR code below to sign up for our new CCPS bus app.

Changing over to Traversa offers a more advanced and user-friendly platform designed to improve the safety and efficiency of our student transportation. Key benefits include:

• Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.

• Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.

• Better Communication: Timely notifications and updates through the MyRide K-12 Parent App, allowing you to track your child’s bus.

We look forward to partnering with you to make our transportation system the best it can be.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ellis

Transportation Director CCPS

Monday, September 29th, Jostens will be coming to Heritage High School to help students get fitted for their letterman's jacket. Please mark your calendars. They will have plenty of options to serve your student's style and fit needs.

• Monday
• HOCO Dress Up Day- Sandler Style Monday
• Softball @ Ridgeland - 5:30 pm
• Tuesday
• HOCO Dress Up Day- Country vs. Country Club
• Class Ring Ceremony For Juniors - 8:30 am
• Volleyball @ Ridgeland vs. Ridgeland & Adairsville- 6:00 - 9:00 pm
• Softball @ Lafayette - 5:30 pm
• Wednesday
• HOCO Dress Up Day- White Lie Wednesday
• XC @ Wildwood Run - 5:00 pm
• Softball @ Home vs Lafayette - 5:30 pm
• Thursday
• HOCO Dress Up Day- Tropical Thursday
• FCA Meeting @ Lunch
• Volleyball @ Home vs. Allatoona & Coahulla Creek - 5:00 pm
• JV Football @ Home vs. Ridgeland 5:30 pm
• HOCO Bonfire - 7:45 pm
• Friday
• Half Day For Students - dismissal @ 11:45 am
• HOCO Dress Up Day- Pep Rally Theme
• HOCO Parade Starts - 9:50 am
• HOCO Pep Rally in Jeff Sims Stadium - 10:15 am
• HOCO- Friday Night Lights Football @ Home vs. Ridgeland - 7:30 pm
• Homecoming Queen Ceremony Before Game - 7:00 pm
• Saturday
• Legion Of Generals Marching Competition
• Competition Cheer @ Calhoun

Kick off the school year by setting healthy screen routines and checking what apps your child is using.

A new school year is the perfect time to reset screen habits.
Find tips for tech routines on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/932/catoosa-county/en/signup?source=admin

Parents, please help your students understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings. Please encourage your child to say something if they see or hear something that sounds un-safe or potentially dangerous. A courageous student willing to report something suspicious can make all the difference. This is something they should practice inside and outside of school to ensure their safety.

Students who see or hear something suspicious have many options when it comes to reporting what they see. Make sure they know they can report to an administrator, a teacher, a school counselor, or an adult they trust. They can also text hello to 741-741. Leaders cannot act on information they don't have so please encourage your student report what they see and hear if it is suspicious or dangerous. We're better together!

If your student needs support, please have them connect with one of our counselors. They serve students based on the student's last name. See below to find the contact information for your child's counselor.

Counselors:

Last Name A-D: Cassey Campbell ccampbell.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name E-K: Deston Franks dfranks.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name L-R: Allison Allen allen.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name S-Z: Katelyn Canida kcanida.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Please be aware of this resource if your child is currently dealing with grief.

Website: www.hhsgenerals.com
Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 937-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhssnapshots
Twitter: @HHSGenerals