HUHS Newsletter

Harwood High School Families -

Harwood’s Music Department and Brian Boyes provided countless experiences over the last month where Harwood’s musicians performed around the state both near and far. These experiences reflect the powerful elements that reflect project based learning elements including student choice, authentic audience and a public product.

The Harwood Jazz Band opened up for Brian Boyes’ band, Saturn People's Sound Collective on May 22nd at Big Picture.

Harwood’s Assembly Band performed for the students at Waitsfield and Brookside Elementary school last week and we discovered that our little’s are quite the dancers!

The Assembly Band, along with Surf Green and The Glam Cowboys headlined our Sonic Futures Youth Music Showcase at Higher Ground this past Friday May 29.

And last but not least the Assembly Band and Highland Jazz performed at the Discover Jazz Festival on Church Street yesterday.

Students in Adventure in Business with the support of their teacher, Sarah Popowicz, spent the last two months developing a business plan for a "pop-up" cafe. They did everything from a needs based analysis to market research, menu development, product pricing, profit margin calculations, logo design, advertisement flyers and worked with a catering consultant on food prep / cooking / health / sanitation and efficient workflow in the cafe. Menu items included specialty grilled cheese sandwiches (The OG, The Plaid and The Highlander), Iced coffee, seltzer and Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars. Prices ranged from $1.00 - $8.00. This experience was another powerful example of student choice, authentic audience, a public product and a community partner. Our professional consultant was Jess Kotch, General Manager of The Old Lantern Event Barn in Charlotte and Farmers & Foragers food truck at Lake Champlain waterfront park.

The “pop up” was so successful that they sold out! We are excited to see what this pilot opportunity yields next year.

Yearbooks will be distributed during lunches next Monday - Wednesday (June 8, 9 and 10) outside the cafeteria. We have (limited) extra copies if you want to purchase one for $45. Cash or check made out to Harwood.

Playoffs are in full swing, as of this newsletter going out we still have the following:

Track at Division 2 State Finals Friday June 5th at 2pm at Burlington

Girls tennis Division 2 Semifinals Friday June 5th at 3:30pm at Waterbury Tennis Courts

Boys lacrosse Division 2 State Quarterfinals Sat June 6th at 11am at HU

Girls lacrosse Division 2 State Semifinals Mon June 8th at 4:30pm at HU

Fall registration will be live soon. We will send out the link soon. In the meantime the important Fall dates are:

All HS Sports Aug. 13

Middle school first day: Aug 27

HS/MS First day to play games: Aug. 28

HS/MS Last day to play games: Oct 17

HS Playoffs (tentative):

Playdowns: Oct 20-21

Quarter Finals: Oct 23-24

Semi-Finals: Oct 27-28

Finals: Oct 30-31

For the Fall we have the following open positions:

• Boys 7th-grade soccer coach

• Middle school field hockey coach

If interested, please click here to apply.

Sun Safety Reminder

As students spend more time outdoors during the warmer months, protecting their skin from the sun is important. Sunburns can occur even on cloudy days and increase the risk of skin damage over time.

To help keep students safe:

• Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before coming to school.

• Reapply sunscreen as needed, especially during outdoor activities.

• Wear hats, sunglasses, and lightweight protective clothing when possible.

• Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.

Please note that the School Health Office does not provide or apply sunscreen. Students are encouraged to apply sunscreen at home before school. Students are encouraged to reapply sunscreen, if needed, during afterschool activities or sports.

The mentor program wrapped up an exciting school year celebrating relationships and connection between juniors and seniors and seventh and eighth graders. They went bowling and played laser tag as their final activity this school year.

Seniors: Transfer Your School Google Accounts

Congratulations! You are moving on. Your Google Drive is full of years of work and memories. Here’s how to take it with you.

You will lose access to your HUUSD account after graduation.

1. To Begin - You need a personal Gmail account to transfer items to You need to be able to open your personal account to get a code, maybe on your phone
2. Click on your Gmail icon (upper right) - Drop down and open “Manage your Google Account
3. Transfer your Account - “Start Transfer”
4. Follow instructions - “Start Transfer”

This might take a very long time

You will receive an email when it is done

For questions– ask Genevieve in the library

Students across grades 9-12 had a great 2nd Annual Global Conflict Simulation earlier this week. The goal was to consider the broad question: "What are the effects of a Global Conflict?" and it was certainly a learning experience for students considering risk/reward, collaboration, and adaptability in planning.

This summer, ACLU at HU will be facilitating a 3-day summer camp in Waitsfield on August 12, 13, 14 from 11am-4pm, with each day focused on one big ACLU topic (immigrant rights, gender-affirming care rights, and housing rights) and action projects each day, culminating in a mock trial. If you're a student interested in law, justice, immigration, policy, or civil rights, register here! It's free to attend and food is provided, and we'll learn directly from ACLU staff.

Featuring Music of the 1960s & Beyond!

Join us in person to observe the music video shoot

(please check in at front desk first)

Or watch the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/SMQMrVBE3X0?feature=share

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