Attention Falcon Families!
Get ready for the March Madness Tournament as part of the Falcon Olympics! It’s time to show off your basketball skills and compete for some amazing prizes!
- Winnings: $100 DoorDash or a pizza party for the winning team!
- Event Date: March 10 - 13, 2025
- Informational Meeting: March 6, 2025 - Come to Dahl Hall for details.
- Game Location: Games will be held in the large gym.
- Team Details: Teams must consist of 6 people.
- Important: Be there 5 minutes after the bell rings!
Don’t miss out – sign up now! Visit Room 407 for more information.
Let’s go Falcons!
Athletic Game Tickets:
You can now Purchase Athletic Game Tickets ONLINE
Tickets will be $1 more for each ticket purchase. You can also scan the QR Code.
✨ Andrew P. Hill High School Presents: Senior Prom 2025! ✨
🌙 Theme: Under The Stars
📍 Venue: The Glass House
📅 Date: April 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Prices & Sales Dates:
🔹 March 3-7: $95 w/ ASB | $100 w/o ASB
🔹 March 10-14: $100 w/ ASB | $105 w/o ASB
🔹 March 17-21: $105 w/ ASB | $110 w/o ASB
🔹 March 24-28: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 March 31-April 4: $100 w/ ASB | $105 w/o ASB
🔹 April 7-11: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 Guests: $115
🎫 Tickets available at the School Bank!
Don't miss out on a magical night filled with dancing, memories, and celebrating with your classmates. Get your tickets early for the best price! 🌟
🎓 Seniors, It’s Time to Make Your Mark! 🎓
📢 Senior Superlatives & Quotes Submissions are NOW OPEN!
Class of 2025, this is your chance to vote for senior superlatives and submit your senior quotes to be featured in the yearbook! Don't miss out on leaving your legacy.
📌 Superlatives: Who’s most likely to be President? The next big influencer? The class clown? Cast your votes and celebrate your classmates!
📝 Senior Quotes: Share a meaningful, funny, or inspiring quote that represents you—just make sure it’s school-appropriate!
📅 Deadline to submit: March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
🔗 Submission Link:
Let’s make this yearbook one to remember! 🌟
Seniors, local community colleges will be visiting us! These include San Jose City College, Evergreen Valley College, De Anza College, Foothill College, Mission College, and West Valley College. They will be sharing information about their school and having an application workshop afterwards so you can get started on your application. If you are interested in any of them, sign up below to attend, or scan the purple community college flyer available in your Econ or Gov class! If you are unsure, consider signing up anyways to reserve your spot! Here’s the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc00C9q8ZQnatMGbEpGavotkjhwt3LD24yE2mjfhWHbmrdhXQ/viewform
Seniors, the financial aid priority deadline for FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) has been extended to Wednesday, April 2nd. If you applied to private universities or public universities such as UC’s or CSU’s, you must fill out this application before the deadline. Just as a reminder, community colleges and some trade schools accept these financial aid applications as well. If you miss your priority deadline you will miss out on financial aid to help you pay for your education. Although it was extended, do not procrastinate on filling out your financial aid application. You can stop by the Learning Center during lunch to get help from college advisers. School lunch will be provided. To get started on an application, you will need to know your social security number (if you have one), and have your or your parents 2023 taxes. The College and Career Center is also available to help, it is typically open every day until 4:30pm.
📢 Join Us for the SLAM Student Fair! 🎉
Are you ready for a day filled with fun activities, inspiring speakers, resource tables, and exciting raffle prizes? Don’t miss out on the SLAM Student Fair—a free event where students can explore Sports, Leadership, Arts, and Media!
📍 Date & Location: Saturday, March 22nd from 1 PM – 4 PM at East Valley Family YMCA.
💰 Entry: FREE!
🔗 Register now: Link
Come be part of an engaging experience and discover opportunities in leadership, sports, arts, and media!
🌟 Bring your friends & don’t forget to register! See you there!
3 Cool Book Festival Ideas
👩🏽🏫 Room-to-Room Guest Readers: Invite parents, grandparents, staff, local authors, and even a fun masked reader for school-wide read alouds. Host reading rounds in a variety of classrooms so students can have broad exposure. Consider a theme, like Own Voices!
👯♀️ Pair up for Book Buddies: This template creator became a teacher because of book buddies (true story!) Here's a good resource for getting started.
Get in the writing mode!
looseleaf paper...
Berets...
Inspiration from published authors...
Super fun writing prompts...
Plus, stage a live reading at the end!
📢 Calling All Writers, Artists, and Filmmakers! 🎨📝🎥
The East Side Union High School District is hosting its 2024-2025 Writing, Art, & Video Contests, and YOU have the chance to showcase your creativity and win cash prizes! 💰🏆
🌟 Upcoming Contest Themes & Deadlines:
📅 Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta – Hope and Activism
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
📅 Immigrant Heritage & Experience – Contributions of Immigrants
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
💡 How to Participate:
✅ Respond to the provided quote with an original piece in writing, visual art, or video
✅ Submit your work to your school site coordinator by the deadline
✅ Compete for cash prizes up to $150!
Let your voice be heard, your art be seen, and your story be told! 🎭✍️
For questions, contact Nguyet Dinh at dinhn@esuhsd.org.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine—get creative and submit your work! ✨
Lost and Found:
Have you lost a phone, a black sweatshirt, or jacket, or other warm clothing? Have you lost a water bottle, a pair of slides, or an American flag? Do not despair! There is hope that you can once again be reunited with your belongings! Come to the attendance office and claim your beloved item or items. Please do so before March 7, when all unclaimed lost and found will be donated.
ASSETs:
Join any of our after school special interest classes (linked).
VOICE Program - Apply Now!
We're excited to share an amazing opportunity for first-generation, minority, or low-income high school students who are interested in pursuing higher education! The VOICE (Vietnamese Outreach Initiative for College Education) program is offering an all-expenses-paid trip to UCSB, where students will gain valuable college application advice, learn about college life from professional advisors and current UCSB students, and explore their cultural identity.
What is VOICE? VOICE is an annual outreach program aimed at empowering students to pursue higher education while also encouraging them to learn about their cultural history. Students will receive mentorship, participate in workshops, and engage in student-led panels.
What You'll Learn:
- College application advice & requirements
- Insights into college life from UCSB students and advisors
Apply Now! You do not need to be Vietnamese to apply. The trip covers all transportation and meals!
For more information and to apply, scan the QR code or visit our Instagram page @voiceoutreach.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
🚨 Exciting Opportunity for All Students! 🚨
Do you have an interest in technology, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence? Here’s your chance to dive into the world of Cybersecurity and AI this summer at the Cyber-AI Summer Camp 2025 hosted by San Jose State University!
What’s the Camp About?
This FREE camp is an awesome way for high school students to learn about cutting-edge fields like Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. You’ll get hands-on experience, learn from professionals, and gain skills that will be valuable for your future career!
Key Details:
- Dates: July 21st – July 25th, 2025
- Location: San Jose State University campus
- Eligibility: All high school students (Grades 9-12)
- Cost: Absolutely FREE (funded by the WITH-Cyber Program!)
- What’s Included?: Devices and meals are provided!
- Application Deadline: March 25th, 2025
How to Apply:
Fill out the application form here: Google Form
This is an amazing chance to learn new things, meet cool people, and experience something that can help you shape your future. Don’t miss out!
If you have any questions or need help applying, feel free to ask me!
Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🚀
I want to share an amazing opportunity for you to express yourself and showcase your creativity! The Growing Up in America (GUA) Art, Essay, and Video Contest is now open for submissions, and I’d love for you to participate!
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Hosted by AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) in partnership with NBC Bay Area, this contest is open to all K-12 students in the nine Bay Area counties. It’s a chance to share your story, express your identity, and win prizes through art, writing, or video.
THIS YEAR'S THEME: "FACING MY FEARS"
Fear is something we all experience—how has it shaped you? Have you ever overcome a fear, learned from it, or found courage because of it? This year’s theme asks you to reflect on these moments and creatively express your experience through:
🎨 Art
📝 Essays
📽 Videos
WHY PARTICIPATE?
✨ Win prizes and have your work showcased!
✨ Share your story and inspire others!
✨ Build your portfolio for college and future opportunities!
🌟 Join South Bay Youth Changemakers! 🌟
Are you a high school student looking to gain leadership and organizing skills, take action on community issues, and connect with like-minded youth? If so, South Bay Youth Changemakers (SBYC) is the perfect opportunity for you!
What is SBYC?
SBYC builds Asian American youth power in Santa Clara County by developing young leaders who organize for a more just and sustainable society. Through education and community action, SBYC empowers youth to transform social and economic institutions to prioritize people over profit and shape communities based on collective needs and values.
What We Do
🗳 Political Education Workshops – Learn about social justice topics affecting your community
📢 Community Action – Lead research projects, engage in public actions, and connect with local leaders
🗳 Voter Engagement – Educate and empower Asian American voters on key election issues
🌎 Community Exchanges – Learn about exciting organizing campaigns in the South Bay
🤝 In-Person Socials – Build relationships with like-minded youth
How to Get Involved
💡 Fill out the interest form: https://bit.ly/SBYC22interest
📲 Follow on Instagram: @sbyouthchangemakers
🌐 Visit the website: youthchangemakers.org
📩 Email for more info: info@youthchangemakers.org
Join a community of youth committed to making a positive change—we’d love to have you on board!
🌱 Join the Teen Ambassador Program with Garden to Table Silicon Valley! 🌱
Are you interested in hands-on farming, sustainability, and leadership? Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your skills while making a difference in your community!
Program Highlights:
- 5-week hands-on farming education on an urban farm in San Jose
- Leadership training to become a counselor for spring and summer camps (with a paid stipend!)
- Earn school service hours and receive a letter of recommendation at the end of the program
- Learn about farming, chickens, plants, sustainability, and more
- Take home fresh produce and seedlings for your family
When: Starting Tuesdays in March
Where: Garden to Table Silicon Valley - 200 W Taylor St, San Jose
Register here: Garden to Table SV projects@garden2tablesv.org
Questions? Contact: projects@garden2tablesv.org
Don’t miss this chance to grow, lead, and make an impact! 🌿
What kind of issues does the Mental Health & Wellness Center address?
The center addresses a wide variety of issues such as:
Stress/anxiety symptoms
Low mood/depression symptoms
Sexual orientation/gender identity questions
Family/home Issues
Chronic illness
Substance use
Violence and abuse
Peer relationships/social supports
Cultural supports
Crisis support (during school hours)
Off-site resources & referrals
Tools available for students to use in the center include:
- Art therapy tools
- Calming techniques
- Fidgets tools other manipulatives
- Aromatherapy
- Sound therapy
- Sensory materials (including tea)
- Learning materials, magazines, and books