Bellringer Newsletter

The end of the 2020-21 school year is right around the corner and we are looking forward to celebrating the class of 2021 in these last few days of school. Graduation will be held on June 18th at 6:00PM with a rain date of Saturday, June 19th. We will continue to send out updates and guidance around end of year events.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at everner@easthamptonct.org.

• June 7--Top 10 Scholars Reception (EH Town Hall--5:00)
• June 8--Graduation Rehearsal--11:15
• June 9--Graduation Rehearsal--11:15
• June 10--Final Exams begin (Grades 9--11)
• June 10--Senior Items Return (12:00--2:00)
• June 10--Senior Class Scholarship and Awards Evening (6:30)
• June 11--Cap and Gown Breakfast (10:00)
• June 16--Last Day of School---EHHS
• June 18--EHHS Graduation (6:00)
• June 19--EHS Graduation (Rain Date)

The Varsity Baseball lost in the first round of the CIAC Class S State Tournament to Somers. Their final season record is 10-10.

The Girls Track Team won the CIAC Class S State Championship last week by a team score of 99.1 over second place Bloomfield who scored 97.6. It is the school’s first track State Championship.

Individual State Championships were won by Junior Kaylee Gravel in the 800 meters, Junior Jessica Starr in the 300 meter hurdles, Junior Brylee Montanari in the 100 meter hurdles and the 4 x 400 meter relay team of Seniors Danielle Adams and Kyla Norton and Juniors Jessica Starr and Kaylee Gravel. Runner-up performances by Senior Danielle Adams in both the 800 meters and the 1600 meters, Sophomore Jordan Murphy in the high jump and Jessica Starr in the 100 meter hurdles. Placing third was Senior Hannah Barrientos in the 100 meter hurdles and Freshmen Amber Murphy in the pole vault.

The Boys Track Team placed second at the CIAC Class S State Championships last week. Individual state champions were won by Senior Alexandre’ McMillian in the 800 meters, Junior Nick Rivard-Lentz in the pole vault and 4 x 400 meter relay team of Seniors Brendan Owen, Jack Piper and Alexandre’ McMillian and Junior Tyler Weatherwax. Runner-ups were Alexandre’ McMillian in the 1600 meters. Third place finisher was Brendan Owen in the Pole Vault.

Fall sports registration will be open soon on FamilyID.com.

You can also follow spring sports results on twitter at BellringerSports @EHBellringers and also at CIACsports.com.

If you are vaccinated please enjoy the new freedom without masks; however, all students and adults - regardless of vaccination status - must wear masks in schools until the end of the school year. Thank you!

East Hampton High students have returned to Full-In-Person learning. As a result, our teachers will be focusing on larger in-person classes. Therefore, there is no Hybrid option or the ability to GOOGLE MEET into the classroom. There are only 3 specific cases in which students will be allowed to GOOGLE MEET into classes:

1. Students who are quarantining: This will hopefully be a very limited number of students as time goes on.
2. Students who are COVID-19 positive: This should be an even smaller number.
3. Students who are awaiting results from COVID-19 testing:

Teachers will have links posted as soon as possible during the day for students. Please be patient as information is constantly changing and Google Meet Links may not be available right at the beginning of the school day due to communication or teacher absences.

In order to keep our schools open, we are asking that all families follow the Guidelines set out below. This will assist in keeping everyone healthy and safe as we work to keep school open.

If students are feeling ill, please get them tested and DO NOT SEND them to school until you have received negative test results.

If a family member is ill, please consider having the entire family tested and do not send children to school until you have received negative test results.

Please do not send your children to school if they have been tested for COVID-19 for any reason. Please wait until you have received negative test results before sending your children back to school.

Congratulations Seniors- you are almost done!!

There are 2 required surveys that you must complete by June 9th - in order to get your diploma!
1st is a Senior Exit Survey https://forms.gle/Z79DUMtJdNrEoVme8
&
2nd you must complete the Post Secondary Plans Survey in Naviance.
You will see that is was assigned to you - click on the top left "ABOUT ME" and select "SURVEYS"


Thank you in advance for completing these surveys ASAP!

• The time is right for you to submit your community college applications! Please speak to your counselors!

FYI -

Freshmen have completed thier interest inventory in Naviance during thier GSH over the past two weeks. This week before exams Mrs. Sullivan will be going their tentative 2021-2022 SY schedules.

Please take a moment to read this important announcement regarding changes to the Counseling Caseloads for 2021-2022 School Year.

The EHHS School Counselors are excited to announce that beginning this fall 2021, we will be redistributing caseloads. We believe that this shift will allow our counselors to foster stronger relationships with students throughout their 4 years of high school.

Distributions are listed below-

• Our current juniors, Class of 2022 will remain with your counselors for next year- completing your four years with Mrs. Catlin (A-K) or Ms. Malcolm (L-Z).
• For ALL other students Classes of 2023 and beyond your counselor will stay with you for your entire high school journey.
• Mrs. Sullivan will have students A-D in grades 9-11
• Mrs. Catlin will have students E-L in grades 9-11
• Ms. Malcolm will have students M – Z in grades 9-11

We genuinely feel that this is in the best interest of our students and families moving forward.

For the remainder this year there will be no changes made to our existing caseloads- please continue to reach out to your current counselor:

• Mrs. Sullivan:
• All 9th Grade students

• Mrs. Catlin:
• Grade 12 A-L
• Grades 10 & 11 A-K

• Ms. Malcolm:
• Grades 12 M-Z
• Grades 10 & 11 L-Z

As always, if students or parents have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email us anytime!

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.