HTHS Newsletter

Congratulations to the Competition Cheerleaders! They won Trussville City Schools’ first ever National Championship at UCA’s National School Cheerleading Championship. They competed in the very difficult Super Varsity Traditional Routine division and advanced from semi-finals to finals in first place. They performed a strong routine two days in a row, earning the National Championship. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to their sport!

Sunday, February 15, is National Resource Officers Appreciation Day. Since it is over the weekend, we are celebrating our SROs today. Here at Hewitt-Trussville High School we are thankful for the work of CPL Scotty Bates, Officer Donald Taylor, and Officer Jamie Goolsby! These gentlemen ensure the daily safety and security of our campus. Please join us in showing your appreciation!

Students should have received invitations to join the National Honor Society today during 1st or 2nd period as long as they meet our school's eligibility requirements of a 3.75 weighted GPA or higher. The acceptance form and their dues must be returned to Mrs. Massey in the library by February 27th for them to be inducted. We will not be able to accept anything after that date. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Laura Massey (laura.massey@tcsk12.us).

Please see the link below for Senior Exam Exemption Procedures.

Visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses for information on AP courses and exams.

Visit https://app.smore.com/n/5dbj7 for information on Dual Enrollment courses.

Click the link below to submit questions. Angela Petix and Jessica Morris will hold an information meeting for students and parents who have signed up for AP/DE courses in the 2026-27 school year on February 24th. The flyer is provided under Upcoming Events.

9th–10th Grade Students: Scores can be accessed on Progress Learning by clicking on Graded Assignments and viewing the Score Report. For step-by-step guidance, students can reference the screenshots provided in Help Accessing Mock ACT Results (9–10).

11th Grade Students: Student score reports will be distributed in their English classrooms by Friday, February 13th.

What do the scores mean?

ACT benchmarks show whether a student is on track to be successful in college-level courses. Meeting a benchmark means the student has a 50% chance of earning a B or higher and a 75% chance of earning a C or higher in that subject area in college.

Here’s what each section measures:

• English (Benchmark: 18) – Assesses grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetoric. Meeting the benchmark suggests a student is ready for college English Composition.

  Math (Benchmark: 22) – Measures algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry skills. Meeting the benchmark indicates readiness for college Algebra.

  Reading (Benchmark: 22) – Tests reading comprehension and the ability to understand complex texts. Meeting the benchmark shows readiness for college-level social science courses.

  Science (Benchmark: 23) – Evaluates interpretation of data, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving. Meeting the benchmark reflects readiness for college Biology.

Important Note: ACT benchmarks are based on graduating seniors, so it’s normal for 9th–11th graders to still be working toward these goals. Students who have not yet met a benchmark can use their Mock ACT data to identify areas for improvement and focus their study efforts before the official ACT.

If you need to send a parent excuse by email, please send it to the following email address: HTHSattendance@tcsk12.us

See the attached Student Parking Instructions below for information regarding parking pass fees.

February 16, 2026 ~ President's Day ~ will be an E-Learning Day for students and a Professional Development Day for teachers.

Thursday, April 2nd at 1:30 pm, we will host a new event at Hewitt-Trussville in the Auditorium, an Arts Signing Day. Seniors pursing an arts education after high school will be recognized during a signing ceremony. Please look for more information in the coming weeks.

Be sure to check out the Tracking the Huskies Newsletter for all upcoming athletic events. Go Huskies!

Gain valuable skills while exploring the vast career opportunities in the green industry. Spend your summer working with our premier full-service, high-end landscape firm and cultivate the most stunning outdoor spaces in the Birmingham area.

Our Exclusive Immersion Program Includes

• Competitive Pay

• Full-Time Temporary Employment: engage in nine weeks of full-time work with our staff

• Practical Experience: strengthen your skills and supplement your classroom instruction with hands-on experience

• Safe Exploration: discover your passions, potential, and purpose within both the horticultural and construction aspects of the landscape industry in a supportive environment

• Growth Opportunities: receive observation and evaluation from a personal mentor, as well as other members of our seasoned staff as you become fully immersed in one of these professional tracks:

• Carpentry

• Floriculture

• Operations | Production

• Landscape Maintenance

• Landscape Construction

Application Requirements

• Submission of resume

• Must have turned 16 years old by May 29, 2026, and have a driver's license with independent transportation to/from work

• Ability to access and navigate our bulk yard, loading areas, office space, and other areas of our facilities

• Ability to perform physical work outdoors during intense summer weather conditions

• Strength, stamina, mobility, and ability to carry 50 pounds

Timeline

Friday, March 6, 2026 - Applications Due

March 9 - 13 - Interviews

March 20 - Selections Announced

Thursday, May 28 - Thursday, July 30 - Immersion Program

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