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Senior parents, this message is just for you today. It's that time of year where the days get longer and Senioritis starts creeping in on our students! If you are unfamiliar with Senioritis, it's that highly contagious lackadaisical approach to school as graduation nears. Please don't let Senioritis effect your child!

With the new grading system that was started last year, it's so important that seniors continue to work hard until they walk across the stage at TU Arena! Remember that for a full year course, students earn a 1/2 credit for Semester 1 and a separate 1/2 credit for Semester 2. If a senior does not earn the 1/2 credit for Semester 2 for a graduation requirement, they will not walk across the stage with their peers and will have to attend summer school to recover those credits.

Please keep pushing your senior to finish strong. If you notice that they are getting impacted by Senioritis, please contact their school counselor or Assistant Principal, so they can help support them.

There are some awesome students in the latest edition of the Bulls on Parade. We had so much fun celebrating them during lunches this week. I want to give big shoutout to the staff and students who have joined our merry band who plays triumphant music announcing our winners! I'm sure your student will agree that I'm the best kazoo player they've ever seen!

March 1-7 is National School Social Work Week, and I would like to give a big shoutout to our School Social Worker, Ms. Molly Esworthy. As you know, Ms. Esworthy is a champion for students, and works tirelessly to support our school and community. If Ms. Esworthy has impacted your family, please take time this week to send her a message thanking her for her support!

This year, HHS students participated in Towson University's Model UN Conference. 250 students from around BCPS came together to debate AI use on a global scale. They drafted multiple resolutions in committees and even managed to pass one through a full general assembly vote. Our students did an awesome job thinking critically and sharing their resolutions with their peers.

Goucher College has partnered with Top Score Education to offer a free, eight-week virtual SAT prep program open to all Maryland high school students.

Program Highlights:

• Cost: Free

• When: Wednesdays, March 11 – April 29, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 PM EST

• Format: Virtual (Open to all MD public and private school students)
• Learn More & Register Here

BCPS is proud to announce that ALL graduating seniors now have a smoother, faster and more accessible path to early acceptance at the Community College of Baltimore County through a new partnership called Direct Admit. This opportunity streamlines the admission process, provides a simplified path to early admission, information, resources, and financial aid at CCBC. For most students, CCBC tuition will be low cost or free.

All you need to do is check your BCPS email from Direct Admit on Monday, March 16th and complete a brief confirmation form for acceptance. Additional information can be found at https://www.ccbcmd.edu/direct.

Have questions or need help accessing your BCPS email? Please see your School Counselor.

Congrats to the Boys Varsity Wrestling Team for Winning the BCPS County Championship! Of 24 High Schools, we placed 12 wrestlers on the Podium!!

Congrats to the Varsity Girls Wrestling Team for finishing in 3rd place!

COUNTY CHAMPS🥇: Andy Burton 🥇(3x); Julia Abel 🥇(2x) & Annie Stutz 🥇 (1st)

County Finalists🥈: Connor Cline (2x), Wyatt Ulshafer, Ja'Quan Burton & Adam Keever

3rd🥉: Kay Montgomery, Leila Hoosier, Thomas Mallon, Griff Walter & Owen Roberts

4th: Mia Stevenson

5th: Sophia Garbarino, Landon Wilt, Chase Utz

6th: Bowen Nock & Max Kramer

Top 8: Annabelle Donovan & Chris Westra

The next PTSA Meeting will be March 31st at 5:30 PM in the HHS Library. Come out and join the PTSA in discussing how they can continue support our students and school community.

The next CAEAC Meeting is March 11, and the topic is Special Education. Click the document below for more information.

On Wednesday, March 25, 11th grade students will take the SAT during the school day. This free administration of the SAT is a great opportunity for all of our 11th grade students. On that day, they should bring their charged BCPS Chromebook and charger.

Throughout the next month, should take time to prep for the SAT; it will help them understand the format and types of questions. Khan Academy has partnered with College Board to offer free a SAT prep program for all students. The online program is connected to your student's PSAT scores, and will make a custom study program for them based on their strengths and growth areas. See the link below for more information.

Click the link below for the latest news and updates from our world class School Counseling team!

Click the document linked below for career related updates and field trip information from Mr. Baier, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Kovack.

Dr. Lisa Petit, Board-Certified Pediatrician, is offering a free online workshops. Please see the attached link for details and registration instruction the Parenting Masterclass on Saturday, March 14th 10am: Parenting Masterclass Registration Form — The Parenting Playbook

Free, Fun Virtual Events Through Pathfinders for Autism:

Virtual After School Yoga: Wednesday Afternoon Yoga – Pathfinders for Autism

Virtual Cooking Class: Virtual Cooking Class with Chef Egg – Pathfinders for Autism

Virtual Bingo: BINGO – Pathfinders for Autism

Mind Over Matters Parent Event- March 18th 5:00pm Click here for registration: Parent/Caregiver Registration: Mind Over Matters Annual Event 2026

Parents of Seniors check out this college fair at CCBC on March 10th and March 11th! Click here for more information and registration: Community College of Baltimore County | Event Series

Friday, March 20 - Schools Closed for Students, PD for Teachers

Wednesday, March 25 - SAT Test Day for 11th Grade Students

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