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 at halftime 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.

The final countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year! We are sailing into HoCo Week with our Annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday September 13th, 7 pm-10 pm at Heritage. In-Person Ticket Sales will be Monday-Thursday this week during lunch in Room 2205.

Skip the long line and order online! Use the SchoolWindow link to order ahead of time. Students ordering online will still need to pick up a paper ticket for entry to the dance.

https://catoosacountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/hhs/hhs2028.html

Congratulations to Senior Defensive Back Brody James for being named Moes Player Of The Game last week for his performance against Ringgold. Brody had 8 solo tackles and 2 assists along with an interception. The Generals fell short in a game that came down to the last play. Thank you to Moes for recognizing their performance. Go Generals!!!

Our Heritage High School 5Star Dance team was honored before the game this past Friday for winning the 2025 State Championship in Dance this past season. Congratulations again to our dance team and their coaches for an excellent season. We were honored to celebrate them and their accomplishments with so many fans. Zoom in on those state championship rings y'all...they sure are pretty. Go Generals!!!

Congratulations to our Heritage High School Competition Cheerleading Squad!!! They took first place in their division in this past weekend's competition and finished as Grand Champions. Go Generals!!!

Big shout out to HHS and HOSA!! Lesleigh Guinn from Blood Assurance presented us with a trophy, a plaque, and a substantial donation for helping collect the most units of blood last year in Catoosa County. Over 196 units collected which can benefit 588 patients. Generals not only leading the way in Catoosa County, but literally saving lives at the same time. Congrats to Mrs. Henley and Johnston and all the HOSA members for all your hard work making this happen. GO GENERALS!!!!

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

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 our Heritage Generals Flag Football Team!! 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 Moes and enjoy an excellent meal while supporting our Heritage 5Star Generals Dance team! Our 5Star Dance team would greatly appreciate your support at they seek to defend their GHSA State Championship this year. Go Generals!!

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
• Softball @ Gilmer - 5:30 pm
• Tuesday
• Volleyball @ Gilmer vs Gilmer & Lafayette (Varsity and JV)- 6:00 - 9:00 pm
• Softball @ Home vs. Adairsville - 5:30 pm
• Wednesday
• No Events
• Thursday
• Teen Maze
• Jostens Yearbook Workshop
• FCA Meeting @ Lunch
• Softball @ Adairsville - 5:30 pm
• JV Football @ Home vs. LFO 5:30 pm
• Friday
• Powder Puff Football Games - 2:00 pm
• Saturday
• Varsity Volleyball @ Lakepoint - TBD
• JV Volleyball @ Southeast Whitfield For Raider Rally Tournament- TBD
• Cross County @ Nooga Night - TBD
• HOCO Dance @ Heritage - 7:00 - 10:00 pm

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