NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Shaunak Amin, Jonathan Bergman, Matthew Eisner, Kevin Hansen, Nors Hexum, Sol Immerman, and Paarth Shah took the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT and met requirements to enter the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among the 50,000 highest scoring participants of over one million program entrants. Because these high performers have shown outstanding academic potential, they are now invited to be referred to two colleges or universities in the United States in which they are especially interested. Of the more than 50,000 students being offered this service, about 16,000 will be named Merit Program Semifinalists, representing the top scorers in each state. Congratulations! EVERYDAY HEROES The following High School students have been named Everyday Heroes in the WENY/First Heritage Federal Credit Union program: Zachary Hogan, Kenneth Lewis, Ariel Rossman, Ashley Sheesley, and Cory Sweet. Honored students will receive a $100 savings bond, plaque, and a chance to win $1,000. Students are chosen based on their service, character, and attitude. Congratulations! FINAL CONCERT On June 4, 2011 the High School Wind Ensemble will present their final concert of the year at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. All alumni and family members are invited for Mr. Carichner’s final concert.
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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Shaunak Amin, Jonathan Bergman, Matthew Eisner, Kevin Hansen, Nors Hexum, Sol
Immerman, and Paarth Shah took the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT and met requirements to enter
the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among the 50,000 highest scoring
participants of over one million program entrants. Because these high performers have
shown outstanding academic potential, they are now invited to be referred to two colleges or
universities in the United States in which they are especially interested. Of the more than
50,000 students being offered this service, about 16,000 will be named Merit Program
Semifinalists, representing the top scorers in each state.
Congratulations!
EVERYDAY HEROES The following High School students have been named Everyday Heroes in the
WENY/First Heritage Federal Credit Union program: Zachary Hogan, Kenneth Lewis, Ariel
Rossman, Ashley Sheesley, and Cory Sweet. Honored students will receive a $100 savings
bond, plaque, and a chance to win $1,000. Students are chosen based on their service,
character, and attitude.
Congratulations!
FINAL CONCERT On June 4, 2011 the High School Wind Ensemble will present their final concert of
the year at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. All alumni and family members are invited for Mr.
Carichner’s final concert.
GIRLS STATE REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Greenberg, Kelly McDarby and Megan Dawson-Elli have been selected
as Girls State representatives from Horseheads High School. Megan is being sponsored
by Unit #1612 Big Flats American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Rebecca is being
sponsored by Unit #442 Horseheads American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Kelly is being
sponsored by Squad SAL #442 Horseheads American Legion. Alternates are Ashley
Gagnon and Lauren Warner. The students were selected as the result of an interview
and selection process which sought students with outstanding qualities of leadership,
patriotism, scholarship, and maturity.
Congratulations!
BOYS STATE REPRESENTATIVES Ian Boor, Matt Eisner, Jarrett Forkey, Andrew Grella, Dominic Pierri, and Paarth
Shah have been selected as the Boys State representatives from Horseheads High
School. Thomas Welles is sponsored by Big Flats Post 1612, and all other delegates are
sponsored by Horseheads Bentley-Trumble Post 442, and Elmira Heights Post 442. The
students were selected as the result of a selection process, which sought students with
outstanding qualities of leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and maturity.
Congratulations to those selected! *There will be an orientation for all Boys State delegates at the Elmira Heights American Legion, 236
Scottwood Avenue, Elmira Heights on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 5 p.m. Information packets will be distributed
at the orientation. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kastenhuber in the Guidance Office.
BUSINESS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH The Business Department is pleased to announce Shalyn Clement and Jared
Tocci as the Business Students of the month for March and Alix Fischer and Eric
Garrison for April. This award is given to students who exhibit outstanding business
qualities including good attendance, leadership, dedication, motivation, and effective
problem solving and teamwork skills. Students must also strive for personal excellence
and proficiency in at least three business subjects.
Congratulations!
SENIOR HONOR ASSEMBLY On Wednesday, June 1, 2011 several members of the Class of 2011 will be
honored at the Senior Honor Assembly. These seniors have maintained an average of
85 or above throughout their high school career. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in
the High School Auditorium.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
SENIOR BACCALAUREATE SERVICE This year’s Baccalaureate Service, Hope for the Journey, will take place in the HHS
Auditorium on Thursday, June 16, at 7:00pm. It is a night for the faith community to honor
and bless our seniors with hope for the next exciting phase of their lives. The program
includes specials by members of the senior class, great music, an engaging speaker, and
refreshments afterwards. Seniors and their families are welcome to attend!
*Baccalaureate is sponsored by the Horseheads Coalition of Churches
CLASS NEWS The Class of 2013 (Advisor Sue Donaldson) and the Class of 2014 (Advisor Danni
Hurd) hosted their annual Black Light Dance on Saturday, April 16th. It was a success and
fun was had by all! Nearly 300 students enjoyed dancing through the night with Bobby K
Entertainment and Rita’s Cool Catering for refreshments. Thank you again to our
chaperones for sharing the evening: Mr. and Mrs. Cecchini, Mrs. Arms, Mrs. Dobson, Mrs.
Steigerwald, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Kogut, Mrs. Pribulick, and Mrs. Doren. Thank you also to Mr.
Buseck and Mr. McCawley!
Class of 2013 and 2014 Officers will be participating in the BackPack Program™ at
the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Wednesday, May 25th. We will be filling bags with
nutritious foods. They are then sent to area schools for students to take home. It is an
amazing program and we are excited to be a part of it!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REMINDER
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held in the Horseheads High
School Auditorium on May 20th at 7:00 pm. - for all current and newly appointed members.
All students must report to the North Gym at 6:30 p.m. Practice will be directly after school.
If a student does not participate in the practice, they may not participate in the ceremony.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND NOTICE This notice is in compliance with provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to inform
you that, because your child’s school received Title I federal funding, you have the right to request
information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. Specifically
included is your right to know the following:
Whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels
and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which
State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or
degree held by the teacher and field of discipline of the certification or degree; and
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you wish to exercise your right to obtain the above information about your child’s teacher,
please contact the Human Resources Office in writing at the following address: Judith Christensen,
Director of Human Resources, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads,
New York 14845. If you have any questions concerning the above, please feel free to contact (607)
739-5601, ext. 4214.
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND SECTION 504 STUDENTS
This day long program is designed to prepare Special Education and
Section 504 Juniors and Seniors for the demands of any college and
arm them with strategies to “survive” those demands through:
-fun, interactive games
-eye-opening conversations
-college student lead discussions from 10 recent HHS graduates
-successful study skills & test taking strategies
-tour of the campus & dorms
Permission slips were handed out on May 9th. The first 30 students to hand in their completed permission slips will go, so don’t delay. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a backpack full of college supplies. Questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to Brendan McCarthy [email protected] or by phone 795-2500
Please read and save this information for future reference regarding the June Examination Schedule for Classroom Final exams, Regents exams, Regents Competency Tests. Teachers will give students information about the examinations in each class. Please encourage your student(s) to prepare well for the examinations in order to successfully complete the second half of the school year.
Local examinations will be administered during class time on Monday, June 6TH
through June 14, 2011. This examination schedule will be in effect from Wednesday, June 15 through Thursday, June 23, 2011. During this period, students will only report to school for their examinations at the times scheduled below. All testing will be held in the North and South Wing of the High School. Students who must take the Regents Competency Tests will be given letters in homeroom with pertinent information about the date, time, and location of the examination.
Cafeteria services will be limited during the six-day examination period. The bus schedule will be maintained as if regular classes were in session. The North Cafeteria and the Library will be open for student use during the examination period.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2011
JUNE 15
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 16
THURSDAY
JUNE 17 FRIDAY
JUNE 20 MONDAY
JUNE 21 TUESDAY
JUNE 22 WEDNESDAY
JUNE 23 THURSDAY
JUNE 24 FRIDAY
8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM
RE in Global History & Geography N. Gym & S. Gym ACE Calculus 1 & 2 261/263
RE in U.S. History & Government S. Gym Earth Science Lab Exams 113, 115, 117
Comp. English S. Gym
RCT in Global Studies * RIT/PLTW - 154
Living Environment N. Gym
Comp. Regents in French – Rm. 263 Spanish – N. Gym
Physical Setting/ Earth Science N. Gym ACE Biology - S. Gym
RCT in Reading
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry – N. Gym RCT in U.S. History & Government *
Physical Setting/ Chemistry N. Gym RCT in Mathematics *
*Available in Restricted Form only. Each copy of a restricted test is numbered and sealed in its own envelope and must be returned, whether used or unused, to the Department at the end of the examination period.
GRADUATION CEREMONY – CLASS OF 2011
The future is around the corner for the young men and women of
Horseheads High School. Graduation is the ceremony which culminates our
students’ high school years and is the doorway into their future.
On June 25, 2011 they will each be part of this memorable event
which will carry them into the job market, the service, or off to further
education. Many of their friends and family members will be attending this
ceremony to share the joy of this accomplishment. Although this is a happy occasion,
we would like to encourage a certain decorum for this important ceremony to ensure
that it is a positive experience for everyone. The following are expectations for the
Graduation Ceremony:
Students will dress appropriately under their robes, i.e. slacks (no shorts),
shirts, shoes (no bare feet or sandals), dresses, skirts, and blouses.
Caps and gowns may be adorned with tasteful decorations.
Use of toys and props, i.e. beach balls, silly string, noise makers, and the like
WILL NOT be tolerated – adult behavior is expected of all participants.
REHEARSAL FOR GRADUATION: WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE
FIRST ARENA IN ELMIRA. ALL GRADUATES MUST BE PRESENT FOR REHEARSAL.
WORK IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE.
STUDENTS NOT PRESENT FOR REHEARSAL WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE
GRADUATION CEREMONY.
GRADUATION CEREMONY: GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2011 WILL BE HELD AT
THE FIRST ARENA IN ELMIRA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH, AT 1:00 P.M. GRADUATES
WILL MEET AT THE FIRST ARENA AT NOON.
NOTE: If you will not be participating in the graduation ceremony, please notify Ms. Tompkins (739-5601, ext. 1601) in the Main Office immediately! Thank you.
2011 HORSEHEADS
VARSITY ‘H’ SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
CAMP DATE/TIME DIRECTOR LOCATION AGES
BASEBALL July 11-14 Jeff Limoncelli Baseball Field ages 7-12
9:00-12:00
BASKETBALL (G) June 27-30 Andy Scott Middle School gr 4-10
*High school 8:30 – 12:30
BASKETBALL (B&G) June 27-30 Andy Scott MS Fieldhouse gr K-3
*Elementary 8:30-11:00
BASKETBALL (B) July 18-21 Steve Monks Middle School gr 3-10
8:30-1:00
CHEERLEADING July 5-8 Erin Shane Middle School Gym gr 6-12
1:00-5:00
CONDITIONING June-August Tom Jansen Aux Gym/Wt gr 7-12
9:00-11:00
FOOTBALL Aug 1-6 Damian Saks Football Field gr 7-12
4:00 -6:30
FOOTBALL (YOUTH) August 8-10 Kevin Hillman Football Field gr 3-6
3:00-5:00
LACROSSE (G) July 18-21 John Thomas Middle School gr 1-9
9:00-12:00
LACROSSE (B) July 5-8 Pete Cook High School gr 1-10
8:00-12:00
SOCCER (G) July 5-8 Erin Shane Middle School gr 1-12
8:00-12:00
SOCCER (B) July 18-21 Curt Grottenthaler High School gr 1-12
8:00-1:00
SWIMMING (B&G) August 8-12 Mark Miles High School Pool gr. 8-12
9:00-12:00
TENNIS (B&G) August 8-11 Dan Palmer Tennis Courts gr. 9-12
*High school 9:00-1:00
TENNIS (B&G) July 11-14 Dan Palmer Tennis Courts gr. 4-8
*elem-middle 9:00-1:00
VOLLEYBALL (G) July 11-14 Patti Perone Middle School vary
11:00-3:00/5:00-9:00
VOLLEYBALL (B) August 1-4 Crissie Russo MS Fieldhouse
8:30-11:00 gr. 4-8
1:00-4:00 gr. 9-12
***ALL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND COACHES HAVE CAMP FLYERS
AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS THE ATHLETIC OFFICE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH WING OF
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
**ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 739-5601 ext. 4254.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
REMINDER - STUDENTS MAY NOT USE THEIR LOCKERS DURING
REGENTS EXAMINATION DAYS!
Friday, May 13, 2011
End of 7th Marking Period
Friday, May 20, 2011
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Monday, May 23, 2011
Conference Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 27, 2011
Report Cards Issued
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Senior Honor Assembly
Friday, June 3, 2011
Sports Banquet
Tues - Fri , June 15 - 24, 2011
Regents Exams - No Regular Classes
Friday, June 24, 2011
Graduation Rehearsal
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Graduation
NOTICE: The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national
origin, or disability. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Judith Christiansen, Title IX Coordinator, or Kim Williams,
Section 504 Coordinator, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, New York 14845, (607) 739-5601.
Horseheads Central School District One Raider Lane Horseheads, New York 14845 (607) 739-5601
