South Hills Weekly Newsletter

South Hills Weekly Reminders - October 26–30th

⏰ School Starts at 8:30 AM!

As a reminder, school begins every day at 8:30 AM. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn when the bell rings. Let's make attendance and punctuality a priority!

🎃 Wednesday, October 28 – Husky Haunt!
Join us for a fun and spooky evening at Husky Haunt! We look forward to seeing our Husky families and community!

📚 Friday, October 30 – No School!
There will be no school for students on Friday, October 30, due to a Staff Development Day.

💚💛 Thank you for helping us make every school day count! Go Huskies! 🐾

This week, South Hills High School celebrates Red Ribbon Week! Join us as we promote healthy choices, drug-free lifestyles, and positive futures. Show your Husky spirit by participating in our daily dress-up themes!

• ❤️ Monday – Red Out: Wear red to show your commitment to being drug-free!

• 🏈 Tuesday – Our Team Is Drug-Free: Wear your favorite sports jersey!

• 👯 Wednesday – Double Up Against Drugs: Match outfits with a friend!

• 🎃 Thursday – Scare Drugs Away: Wear your Halloween costume!

• 📚 Friday – No School: Staff Development Day.

🧠 Did You Know? Know the Facts!

• Your brain is still developing! Brain development continues into your mid-20s. Nicotine can affect attention, learning, memory, and decision-making.

• Vaping isn't harmless! Most vapes contain addictive nicotine, and their aerosol can contain chemicals harmful to your lungs.

• Vaping can increase stress! Nicotine addiction and withdrawal can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

Your Future Is Worth Protecting!

Being drug-free is about more than saying NO. It's about saying YES to your goals, your health, your education, and your future!

Remember, Huskies, your choices today help shape your opportunities tomorrow. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to a trusted adult, counselor, or our Student Support Office.

🐾 Be Smart. Be Healthy. Be Drug-Free.

Way to go, Huskies! 🎉 Our attendance is moving in the right direction, and we want to keep that momentum going!

🏆 Shoutout to our Freshmen Class! Our 9th graders led the way with 96.02% attendance! Keep up the great work!

Our goal is to reach 96% attendance or higher, and we need everyone's help to get there!

Remember, every school day matters! Being present means more opportunities to learn, connect with friends, participate in activities, and stay on track for graduation.

⏰ School starts at 8:30 AM! Please arrive on time and be ready to learn.

Let's continue showing up for ourselves, our classmates, and our future!

Be Present. Stay Connected. Finish Strong.

The next Saturday School is November 7th and November 14th.

🏃 Cross Country: Hacienda League Finals will take place on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 AM at Ayala Park. Good luck, Huskies!

🏈 Girls Flag Football: Congratulations to our Hacienda League Champions on an incredible season! The girls battled hard and narrowly fell to Oxnard in the Division 1 CIF Playoffs. We are proud of you!

⛳ Girls Golf: Congratulations to Lucia Nanda for qualifying for the CIF Girls Golf Individual Tournament! She will compete on October 26 at 9:00 AM at Bear Valley Country Club in Victorville. Good luck, Lucia!

🎾 Girls Tennis: Congratulations to Sophie Huynh and Madison Arca-Patao for qualifying for the CIF Individual Tournament! CIF Team Playoff brackets will be announced on October 31. Way to represent, Huskies!

🏐 Girls Volleyball: Our girls volleyball team wrapped up their season after a hard-fought CIF playoff match against Valencia (Placentia). Congratulations on a great season, ladies!

🏈 Football: Come out and support our Huskies as they take on Baldwin Park on Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 PM at Covina District Field!

💚💛 Let's continue to show our Husky pride and support our student-athletes! GO HUSKIES! 🐾

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📵 NO CELL — BELL TO BELL!
As we begin the new school year, please remember that California and CVUSD have adopted requirements aligned with AB 3216. Cell phones must be put away during instructional time, including when students leave class to use the restroom.

Students CAN use their phones:
• Before school
• During lunch
• After school

🚫 Food Delivery Policy:

Please note that South Hills High School does not permit food deliveries on campus. This includes services like Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash.

🎓 College Wednesday:

Every Wednesday is College Wednesday! Wear your favorite college gear and show off your school spirit.

📨 Student Email Reminder:

Huskies, don’t forget to check your student email every day!

🧹 Keeping Our Campus Clean

Our South Hills campus is something to be proud of!

Let’s all do our part to keep it clean, welcoming, and Husky-ready throughout the school year.

Please remember to pick up after yourself and throw away your trash in the nearest trash can. This includes all areas of campus—parking lots, bathrooms, quads, classrooms, hallways, and athletic areas.

Huskies, take pride in your campus! If you see trash, help us out and pick it up. A clean campus takes all of us working together!

🚗 Parking Reminder

Driving to school? Students must park in the designated student parking lots and display a valid SHHS parking pass at all times. Parking passes can be obtained through ASB.

Please remember that the front parking lot is reserved for staff and school visitors only. Plan ahead, arrive early, and make sure you are parked in the correct area before heading to class..

⏰ Tardy Sweeps

Starting the year strong means being in class and ready to learn on time! Tardy sweeps are part of our ongoing effort to support strong attendance habits and maximize instructional time.

Students are expected to be inside their classroom before the tardy bell rings for every period, including after lunch. Remember, tardies count toward your overall attendance, so plan ahead and get to class on time.

The counselors are available to assist students with their college applications.

The counselors will be hosting a Financial Aid Information Session and Workshop on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30pm. This will include information about different types of financial aid applications, scholarships, and other funding sources for college students. There will also be time to complete the FAFSA or CADAA with the counselors so be sure to bring your student computer.

Please review the attached photos for additional guidance regarding designated drop-off, pick-up, parking, entrance, and exit areas.
Important Reminders:

• Do not park or stop in red zones. Red zones must remain clear at all times for emergency vehicle access.
• The back parking lot is STAFF PARKING ONLY. Student/parent drop-off, pick-up, and parking are not permitted in this area.
• The Shop Lot is STAFF PARKING ONLY. Families may use the designated student drop-off area but should not park in this lot.
• Please follow all ENTRANCE ONLY and EXIT ONLY signs and the designated traffic flow.
• Do not use the center drive-through/pass-through lane for student drop-off or pick-up. Students should only enter or exit vehicles in the designated drop-off/pick-up lanes.
• No double parking on campus or surrounding streets.
• Please follow all posted traffic signs and directions from school staff.

It’s Red Ribbon Week! Stop and sign the Pledge Banner in front of the Student Union on Monday during lunch and receive a bag of chips or red vines.

Support our students by becoming a PTSA member for just $10!

Your membership helps fund:

• 🎓 Student scholarships

• 👩‍🏫 Teacher grants

• 🎉 Student activities and events

📄PTSA Membership Form attached

📄Link to purchase prior to registration