Guide To Graduation- Please Read
Attention Class of 2025 Students, Parents, and Families: We have updated our Graduation Guide for Seniors and their families. This guide has important information you need to know if you plan to attend graduation this year. Please review this with your Senior and any family members who may want to attend. This is the biggest event we host every year and we want you to have all the information necessary to celebrate your graduate. Please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-zdFX34nwO6oko5FdT3-MMrnV62kPHp01vrV9YUG8I/edit?usp=sharing to view the guide. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school so we can assist you. We're excited to celebrate our graduates and look forward to seeing everyone for the ceremony. Go Generals!!!
1. "Senior-itis...NO SAYS I...!!!"
Parents of HHS Seniors: Don't let your Senior fall victim to "Senioritis". Make sure they know any Senior who is failing any class will be required to stay and work on assignments for that class during the early release time on Wednesdays starting THIS Wednesday, April 16th. They will report to the credit recovery room to improve their grade as we approach graduation. This will occur every Wednesday from April 16th - May 14th. We want to ensure every Senior has all the support they need to finish strong and graduate. If you have a senior who is failing a class currently, please encourage them to work hard and get that grade to passing so they don't have to stay on Wednesdays. We had 27 Seniors on our list as of this past week and we met with all of them in person to make sure they knew. Help reinforce this with your senior students! Go Generals!!!
2. Academic Letter Applications Due This Friday By 3:30
The list of students who can potentially qualify for academic letters is posted on the glass wall in the counseling office. Students who qualify must get an application from the counseling office, get it filled out by their teachers, and return it to the counseling office by 3:30 pm on Friday May 2nd. Any applications submitted after this date will not be considered. If any student feels they have been left off the qualifying list, they should speak to their counselor as soon as possible. Go Generals!!!
3. Please Pay Any/All Cafeteria Balances As Soon As You Can
HHS Parents/Guardians: The situation with cafeteria balances is a little out of control and we need your help. As of this past week, our students owe over $20,000 in cafeteria charges. We made adjustments earlier in the year to slow the increase in this bill but it is still a substantial amount. We have been contacting parents and updating them about these charges. Thank you to those of you who have paid your student's bill. We still have a long way to go so please be sure to check your student's cafeteria balance. We have several outstanding balances that need to be paid as soon as possible. If you think you would qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, then contact the school quickly. Also, if you or your place of business is interested in donating funds to cover some of these charges, please reach out to the school. We are certain some of these families would appreciate your kindness. Thank you for your help!--UPDATED: Special thanks to those of you who have sent in payments. We have been able to lower our charges from $22,000 to $17,000. We still have a long way to go but this is a great start.
4. Senior Spotlight Ads On Sale Now- Update Link Below
The deadline to reserve Senior Spotlight Ads in the 24-25 yearbook is May 9th! That is less than 3 weeks away. Senior Spotlight Ads are still on sale! There is a limited number of pages available for these ads this year, so reserve your spot today by filling out the Senior Ad Form
for our Journalism staff. Prices, examples, and more information can be found on the Senior Ad Form.
Heritage High School To Host Track & Field Special Olympics
Heritage High School is proud to announce that the 2025 Catoosa County Track and Field Special Olympics events will be held at our school on May 1, 2025. Over 90 athletes from Catoosa County schools will participate in this yearly event.
Where: Jeff Sims Memorial Football Stadium
When: Thursday, 05/01/25
Times: 9 - 12
Please come out and support our athletes in this amazing event!
The Heritage High School Golf Team will be hosting a 4-Man Scramble fundraiser at Bear Trace of Harrison Bay. Please contact Coach Skiles at mskiles.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us for more information.
Heritage High School Winter Apparel Sale- Prices Rolled Back Again
Please visit the HHS front office and take advantage of our Winter Apparel Sale. All items are discounted well below their normal prices. This is a great opportunity to pick up some quality gear to show your support for the Generals. Prices will be good until merchandise is gone.
Graduation Will Be Here Soon: Order Your Cap & Gown
Jostens is the official provider of caps & gowns for graduation at Heritage High School. Browse their online store and place your order for seniors who are members of the HHS Class of 2023.
There are many packages to choose from, but every senior must have the minimal cap, gown and tassel package.
Students may use caps and gowns from HHS graduates. The design has not changed. If you have a student who has a concern about being able to purchase a cap & gown, please refer them to their counselor.
New Bus App- Please Read If Your Student Is A Bus-Rider
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
Yearbooks Are Still On Sale
2024-2025 Yearbooks are still on sale! You can pre-order your copy of our award-winning yearbook here. You can purchase your yearbook with a one-time payment, but we also want parents to be aware that Jostens offers a payment plan that allows buyers to spread the cost over three manageable monthly installments. There are very few extras available when the books arrive in the fall, and we typically sell out, so reserve your copy today!
This Week's Sporting Events
- Monday
- Girls & Boys Golf Area Tournament at Herron Bay Golf Course- TBD
- Elementary Track Meet @ HHS
- Tuesday
- Girls Tennis State Playoffs @ Home vs Islands - 1:00 pm
- Boys Tennis State Playoffs @ West Laurens- 3:15 pm
- Elementary Track Meet @ HHS
- Wednesday
- No Events
- Thursday-
- Special Olympics @ HHS- 8:30 am
- Baseball State Playoffs @ North Hall- TBD
- Girls Soccer State Playoffs @ Whitewater- 5:30 pm
- Friday-
- Senior Dollywood Trip
- Saturday
- Track Sectionals @ Peach County High School- TBD
Order Your School Pictures
By ordering school pictures, you will be capturing precious memories. You can order school pictures at shop.jostenspix.com. Be sure to include the event code: FE74324
School Safety Is A Priority
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.
Everyone Is Responsible For School 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!
Arriving After 8:15???
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.
Counselors Corner
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
New for 2024-25
To stagger start times throughout the county, classes will begin at 8:15 am and school will end at 3:30 pm. There will be several changes at HHS for the 24-25 school year among faculty and staff members.
Welcome New Faculty members!
Matt Phillips, Principal
Michelle Gee, Registrar
Julissa OHearon, Bookkeeper
Karina Olvera, School Secretary
New Positions:
Cody Lee will be Assistant Principal/Academic Coach
Greg Elkins will be the new Athletic Director
Kari Cooper will be a new Assistant Athletic Director
Ronnie Natola will be a new Assistant Athletic Director
Emily Lones will move from Registrar to CTAE Secretary/Athletic Secretary
Parents, We Need Your Help!
Heritage Parents,
One of the biggest needs for HHS is to find people willing to become bus drivers for Catoosa County Schools. Please help us to continue to get the word out so that we can find and train courteous, reliable, safe and professional bus drivers! We need you to spread the word! Please speak with your friends, family and neighbors to see if they may know of anyone interested in becoming a part of our outstanding team.
Matt Phillips
Principal, HHS
Catoosa County Public Schools
Why Drive with Us?
★ Earn $16.44/hour starting pay with no experience required.
★ More experience = more money! Earn up to $20.02 per hour with experience.
★ Enjoy PAID, in-house training to earn your CDL!
★ Excellent benefits include vision, dental, and medical, and retirement packages!
★ Relax on your time off during the summer months and holidays.
★ Choose from a variety of bonus hours driving for field trips and other school activities.
Apply today! Email Ernie Ellis at eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us.
Contact Heritage High
Website: www.hhsgenerals.com
Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 937-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhssnapshots
Twitter: @HHSGenerals