Weekly Announcements
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- April 16
- April 9
- March 26
- March 19
- March 12
- March 5
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- February 12
- February 5
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- January 22
- January 15
- January 8
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- October 2
- September 25
- September 17
May 7
HHS Community,
- Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses' Day were a big success. Thank you for all the well wishes for the staff at HHS. A graduation announcement comes out Monday! The Class of 2021 kicked off Senior Events with their Senior Decision Day breakfast. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and surrogate mothers that help parent our students each day!
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Coach Joe Gallagher announced his retirement to the players today at 11:30. He was at HHS for 29 years! Coach Gal will follow up with an email about his departure. He will be sorely missed by so many! We will make sure that Coach Gal remains on the sidelines in some capacity after taking some time off to spend with his family and friends. Thanks, Coach Gal!
- Keystones are for students that have completed English 10, Algebra 1, and Biology this year. Keystones will take place at HHS from 7:30-9:30 on the dates below. There will be busses for the Keystones students at normal times and busses for non-test takers closer to 9:00. Please check the schedule for Keystone test takers and non-test takers below. Keystone test-takers will remain after standardized testing for their classes.
- Keystone Dates are as follows. We will send you a schedule for non-Keystone test-takers.
- Algebra I: May 17 & 19
- Biology: May 20 & 21 (11 AM dismissal on 21st)
- Literature: May 24 & 25
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Keystone Class Schedule is as follows. Office hours will continue in the afternoon. Busses will run at two different times during Keystone.
- 9:40-10:15 Block 1
- 10:18-10:53 Block 2
- 10:56-11:31 Block 3
- 11:34-12:09 Block 4
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021
- We will announce plans for graduation on May 10th.
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12th Grade Career Readiness-Graduation Requirement
Log into Naviance:
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Go to your portal: https://clever.com/in/haverfordsd
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Log in with your Clever username and password:
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Username: Google username
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Password: Google password
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Click on the Naviance icon in your portal
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To: 12th Grade Students
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Once you log in, you should click on the MY PLANNER TAB on the top right.
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Then click on TASKS.
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Click on the 12th Grade Complete HHS Senior Survey link.
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Look for the red diamond with an arrow in it. Then, click on the link to Take this survey.
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If you are planning to attend a college that is not listed in Naviance, please make sure to add the college before submitting your survey.
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**Please remember that this is also your Final Transcript Request. You should be sure to mark the box for the college you are attending AND the box for sending the final transcript.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
As many of you may have started exploring post-high school plans, we wanted to make sure that you were taking advantage of all of our resources to help you through the process.
Our Counseling Department website provides a wealth of resources for students regarding the Post High School Planning process and the Post High School Application Process.
Last spring, a folder was shared with all juniors through Google Drive titled "Post High School Planning Class of 2021". You can search for this in your Google Drive. This folder has many documents that you can use to help guide you through the exploration and application process. Please especially read the document titled "Transcript Request Instructions for Post High School Applications."
We are a Naviance school and will send all of your electronic and Common App documents through Naviance for your applications (ex. transcripts, letters of recommendation). We will begin accepting transcript and Counselor letter requests during the 2nd week of school. Before requesting a letter of recommendation from your Counselor, you will need to complete the Activities Record and Post High School Planning Reflection. These are located in Naviance, and you can access them anytime. As many of you may remember, we now log into Naviance through Clever: https://www.clever.
We are also offering two weeks of Google Meets to help with Common App/College App questions. There will be meetings with specific topics each day from 8/3-8/14. You can view the dates, topics and access the link for each meeting by clicking on the appropriate day/link in the Counseling Department Newsletter (link below). You can also find the Newsletter on the main page of the Counseling Department Website.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator. kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Delaware County Technical Schools
Top Tech Challenge
The annual “Top Tech Challenge” where teams from as far away as Virginia came to the UTI campus to compete in an automotive technical completion. Students took part in a written test as well as completed hands-on tasks. Tommy Distler finished in 2nd place overall! This great accomplishment, combined with his 3rd place finish in the ADA tech comp, has awarded Tommy a 100% tuition scholarship for any program he chooses at UTI.
Pennsylvania Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) Competition
1st Place in Pennsylvania-Pharmacology-Ian Kratzinger, Medical Careers, Haverford High School
3rd Place in Pennsylvania-Creative Problem Solving-Noah Weir, Biomedical, Haverford High School
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Only a few more games before the end of the season. Come out and see a game before the season ends.
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/athletics/hhs-athletics-calendar
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Spring Musical-THIS SATURDAY
Here is the link for the Peter and the Starcatcher show to purchase tickets.
https://www.showtix4u.com/
Student Senate Meeting
There will be a Student Senate Meeting on May 13, from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM. Here is the Zoom link: IWe will have it over zoom. Here is the link - https://haverfordsd.zoom.us/
E-Sports
Crimson Fords: Hunter Duzen, Sam Duzen, and Raymond Mai advanced to the Round of 16 in the Play VS National Tournament!
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
New Quarantine Guidelines if you are exposed to a COVID positive person. An exposure is within 6 feet or closer to a person for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask on.
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people.
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The optimal quarantine is 14 days.
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Your child's quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing if you do not have symptoms through the end of the 10 days.
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Your child's quarantine can end after Day 7 if they receive a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test collected on day 5-7. They do not have any symptoms until the test result is received.
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If you choose the 7 day period with a negative test, you must notify the school nurse and email her the proof of a negative test result between days 5 and 7.
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If you choose the 10 day period, you must notify the school nurse.
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Here is a further explanation from the CDC:
Lastly, persons who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies do not need to quarantine following a known exposure if the following criteria are met:
· The person is in a low-risk situation (e.g., no contact with persons at high risk of COVID-19 severe illness for 14 days); AND,
· The person remains asymptomatic; AND,
· The person had a known exposure and has had a positive antibody test during the 3 months before the exposure; OR,
· The person receives a positive antibody test within 7 days following exposure.
This guidance does NOT apply to healthcare facility patients, residents, and staff. People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 or with positive antibody test results may need to be tested again for COVID-19 if a healthcare provider evaluates them. There is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
Please continue to be safe in all you do.
AP Testing Dates and Information
https://blog.collegeboard.org/7-fast-facts-about-2021-ap-exams?excmpid=SM058-ST-1-tw
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/practice-for-exams
The tests are $95 a test. Please bring a check to your test. You can bring a check for all of your tests on the first day of testing. Free and Reduced lunch students pay $33 a test. If you are experiencing any financial difficulties due to COVID, please reach out to your guidance counselor.
See how many credits colleges accept and the score needed to accept the credits here: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
| 5/5 | Literature |
| 5/11 | Spanish |
| 5/12 | Music |
| 5/14 | Environmental |
| 5/17 | Comparative Gov't |
| 5/19 | Euro |
| 5/19 | US History |
| 5/20 | Psychology |
| 5/20 | ART |
| 5/20 | Government |
| 5/21 | Italian |
| 5/21 | French |
| 5/24 | Calc AB and BC |
| 5/24 | Physics 1, Physics C Mech |
| 5/25 | Statistics |
| 5/25 | Chem |
| 5/25 | Physics C E and M |
| 5/25 | AP Physics 2 |
| 5/26 | Language |
| 5/27 | Biology |
| 5/28 | Human Geography |
| 6/1 | Comp Science |
| 6/3 | World History |
| 6/4 | Latin |
| 6/4/21 | AP German |
| 6/8 | Economics |
| 6/9 | Physics 1, C Mech |
| 6/10 | Physics C E and M |
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
Can these walls contain the greatness of HHS????
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
4) Got Sneakers? HUDA (Ultimate Frisbee team Sneaker Drive)
List of Acceptable Donations:
- New athletic sneakers and sports cleats (never worn, with or without tags)
- Used wearable, reusable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
- Used non-wearable, recyclable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
**Cleats must have non-metal bottoms **Please only donate footwear in pairs!
5) Education Foundation Food Drive
6) H-Magnets are back on sale. $5. Email cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
April 30
HHS Community,
- Another great week at HHS! The students are preparing for the end of the year and beyond!
- Haverford High School was ranked #21 in the State of PA on US News and World Report that came out this week. Check out the rankings. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania/districts/haverford-township-school-district/haverford-high-school-17012
- Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses' Day are next week. Kudos to all of our teachers and nurses for all that they have done to keep the students on track and running at a high level during this unforgettable year!
- This Monday is Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Free Breakfast for All Seniors at 8 AM. Technical Education students will receive their breakfast when they return from DCIU sites if they cannot attend the 8 AM. Wear your College and Career Gear, and we will go outside to eat in a socially distant manner.
- Keystone Dates are as follows. We will send you a schedule for non-Keystone test-takers.
- Algebra I: May 17 & 19
- Biology: May 20 & 21 (11 AM dismissal on 21st)
- Literature: May 24 & 25
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Great news!!!!! Delaware county will continue the partnership with Springfield Pharmacy to offer vaccines to 12 – 15-year-olds when it becomes available (likely in the next two weeks). The district will send a survey to families to find out how many might want to take advantage of the opportunity. Each district will send the survey to students’ families targeting students 12 to 15 years of age. The survey should go out no later than Monday, May 3. The survey must be completed by the end of the day on Friday, May 7, 2021.
- Discover Day 2021 for Elementary School Students this Saturday Morning
The hope is that Elementary students will join our students and teachers Saturday at 9 am to see us put ScribbleBots together live on YouTube and interact and ask questions via Twitter. It will be recorded and able to be viewed later as well. Check out the social media accounts on Twitter: @HavSciAcademy, IG: @haverfordscienceacademy). We will also be sharing read-aloud of some science-themed books by our high school students on the YouTube channel. Saturday, May 15th, we have two presentations (via zoom) from StarsOnTheMove at 9 am, and 10 am. Check us out below on our QR code.
YouTube Channel:
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021
- We will announce plans for graduation on May 10th.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
- YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Senior Meeting 11:00 via Zoom to review upcoming events.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
TBD
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
As many of you may have started exploring post-high school plans, we wanted to make sure that you were taking advantage of all of our resources to help you through the process.
Our Counseling Department website provides a wealth of resources for students regarding the Post High School Planning process and the Post High School Application Process.
Last spring, a folder was shared with all juniors through Google Drive titled "Post High School Planning Class of 2021". You can search for this in your Google Drive. This folder has many documents that you can use to help guide you through the exploration and application process. Please especially read the document titled "Transcript Request Instructions for Post High School Applications."
We are a Naviance school and will send all of your electronic and Common App documents through Naviance for your applications (ex. transcripts, letters of recommendation). We will begin accepting transcript and Counselor letter requests during the 2nd week of school. Before requesting a letter of recommendation from your Counselor, you will need to complete the Activities Record and Post High School Planning Reflection. These are located in Naviance, and you can access them anytime. As many of you may remember, we now log into Naviance through Clever: https://www.clever.
We are also offering two weeks of Google Meets to help with Common App/College App questions. There will be meetings with specific topics each day from 8/3-8/14. You can view the dates, topics and access the link for each meeting by clicking on the appropriate day/link in the Counseling Department Newsletter (link below). You can also find the Newsletter on the main page of the Counseling Department Website.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator. kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
The teams are gearing up for post-season runs. Check out the calendar, and come see the team live in action!
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/athletics/hhs-athletics-calendar
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Spring Musical
Here is the link for the Peter and the Starcatcher show to purchase tickets.
https://www.showtix4u.com/
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st. How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Clothing Drive-May 7th
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
New Quarantine Guidelines if you are exposed to a COVID positive person. An exposure is within 6 feet or closer to a person for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask on.
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people.
-
The optimal quarantine is 14 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing if you do not have symptoms through the end of the 10 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 7 if they receive a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test collected on day 5-7. They do not have any symptoms until the test result is received.
-
If you choose the 7 day period with a negative test, you must notify the school nurse and email her the proof of a negative test result between days 5 and 7.
-
If you choose the 10 day period, you must notify the school nurse.
-
Here is a further explanation from the CDC:
Lastly, persons who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies do not need to quarantine following a known exposure if the following criteria are met:
· The person is in a low-risk situation (e.g., no contact with persons at high risk of COVID-19 severe illness for 14 days); AND,
· The person remains asymptomatic; AND,
· The person had a known exposure and has had a positive antibody test during the 3 months before the exposure; OR,
· The person receives a positive antibody test within 7 days following exposure.
This guidance does NOT apply to healthcare facility patients, residents, and staff. People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 or with positive antibody test results may need to be tested again for COVID-19 if a healthcare provider evaluates them. There is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
Please continue to be safe in all you do.
AP Testing Dates and Information
https://blog.collegeboard.org/7-fast-facts-about-2021-ap-exams?excmpid=SM058-ST-1-tw
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/practice-for-exams
The tests are $95 a test. Please bring a check to your test. You can bring a check for all of your tests on the first day of testing. Free and Reduced lunch students pay $33 a test. If you are experiencing any financial difficulties due to COVID, please reach out to your guidance counselor.
See how many credits colleges accept and the score needed to accept the credits here: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
The AP Literature Exam will be in Room 130 next week.
| 5/5 | Literature |
| 5/11 | Spanish |
| 5/12 | Music |
| 5/14 | Environmental |
| 5/17 | Comparative Gov't |
| 5/19 | Euro |
| 5/19 | US History |
| 5/20 | Psychology |
| 5/20 | ART |
| 5/20 | Government |
| 5/21 | Italian |
| 5/21 | French |
| 5/24 | Calc AB and BC |
| 5/24 | Physics 1, Physics C Mech |
| 5/25 | Statistics |
| 5/25 | Chem |
| 5/25 | Physics C E and M |
| 5/25 | AP Physics 2 |
| 5/26 | Language |
| 5/27 | Biology |
| 5/28 | Human Geography |
| 6/1 | Comp Science |
| 6/3 | World History |
| 6/4 | Latin |
| 6/4/21 | AP German |
| 6/8 | Economics |
| 6/9 | Physics 1, C Mech |
| 6/10 | Physics C E and M |
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
Construction pictures are coming next week. The outside walls are beginning to the put in place!
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
4) Got Sneakers? HUDA (the Ultimate team at HHS) collects new and used athletic footwear for a fundraising recycling program. Please put your donations in a plastic bag and drop them off in the donation bin at the high school (see the list of acceptable donations below.) Please spread the word about this fundraiser to your friends, family, and neighbors - the more we collect, the more we earn! Donations will be accepted through May 14.
List of Acceptable Donations:
- New athletic sneakers and sports cleats (never worn, with or without tags)
- Used wearable, reusable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
- Used non-wearable, recyclable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
**Cleats must have non-metal bottoms **Please only donate footwear in pairs!
5) HUDA PLANT SALE
Plant Sale at Taddeo's Greenhouse! April 30-May 2
Spring Plant Fundraiser to benefit HUDA (Haverford Ultimate Disc Alliance, the Ultimate team at HHS)
Bring this flyer or mention HUDA at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will go toward the team!
6) Education Foundation Food Drive
7) Chic-Fil-A Fundraiser
On Friday, May 7th, the Class of 2023 will host a Chick-Fil-A fundraiser right after school, 12:00 PM, where Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be sold for $5 along with water for $1. The tables will be located outside the auditorium and gym doors, outside the main entrance, and the art-wing doors. There will be limited sandwiches, so make sure to get there as fast as you can in support and benefit of the Class of 2023.
8) Student Senate Sock Drive
Sock Drive that Student Senate has planned for the weeks of April 26 to May 7. We will be collecting new sock donations and were planning to have a box in the main office and in other common locations around the school to collect the socks in. The Joy of Sox organization will be where the socks end up, and they will distribute the socks to people experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia area.
April 23
HHS Community,
- What a week at HHS! Our Hockey team is in the State Championship this Saturday! Our Science Olympiad Team was crowned State Champion this week! Our Frisbee team was losing a game 11-1 and won 13-11! Our newly formed E-Sports team has 3 teams playing for the Regional Championship! Our virtual Choral Cabaret was excellent! Curricular and Extracurricular greatness at HHS! What a positive week for the Fords! See below for more details on the numerous events at HHS!
- COVID numbers have decreased significantly this week, and many students are getting their first vaccination today at Radnor High School. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021
- We will announce plans for graduation on May 10th.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
- YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Senior Meeting 11:00 via Zoom to review upcoming events.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
TBD
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
Check out the Counseling Website today! We posted these financial aid events on the Counseling Dept website and below. https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
FAN Statewide Webinar April 2021.pdf Financial Aid Information
Class of 2022 and Beyond
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
Here are the colleges that are currently signed up for virtual visits in April. Sign up through your Naviance account.
April 27th-DeSales University
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Ice Hockey won the Flyers Cup! The Varsity team will be playing Baldwin HS this Saturday, 04.24.21 at 2 PM, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to take on the Penguins' Cup Champions for the State Title! Go on to the PIHL website to live stream the game. www.pihlhockey.com Scroll down to the AA championship game info and click on the broadcast button. Games are being viewed via Triblive.
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/athletics/hhs-athletics-calendar
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Haverford ESports Club
Haverford ESports Club. Currently, we have 3 teams that have advanced to the Eastern Division playoffs for the PlayVS - Rocket League. The top 64 teams out of 575 in the region will compete in a single-elimination bracket playoff to declare a champion. Games start Thursday, April 29th.
Also, we have started our own weekly in-house Rocket League Tournaments. This takes place every Wednesday at 3:00. All Haverford students are welcome. If you know anyone interested, please let us know. Here are our teams and their rank:
Crimson Fords (Rank-9)-Sam Duzen, Hunter Duzen, Raymond Mai
Team Von (Rank-27)-Devon Smith, Kyle Howard, Danny Gougler
Rust Buckets (Rank-41)-Colin Pfister, Toshan Gosain, John Murphy
Denim Day
Student Senate Sock Drive
Sock Drive that Student Senate has planned for the weeks of April 26 to May 7. We will be collecting new sock donations and were planning to have a box in the main office and in other common locations around the school to collect the socks in. The Joy of Sox organization will be where the socks end up, and they will distribute the socks to people experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia area.
Science Olympiad-State Champs!
We wanted to celebrate the hard work of the Science Olympiad team this season! They performed well at AA State Championships on April 17th and placed 1st overall! We beat schools from all over The State of PA!
Autism Awareness Workout
This Saturday, April 24th, Haverford School District is holding an Autism Awareness/Acceptance Workout at the A.G. Cornnog Field, from 2:30-3:00! Come out and get a nice workout in with friends, family, or yourself! It is free; make sure you bring a mask and wear your 2021 Autism Acceptance/Awareness Shirt or any color shirt you choose to wear to support Autism Acceptance Month! We cant wait to see you there!
Hi-Q Meeting
The Haverford Hi-Q team holds a schoolwide tryout test to fill in roster spots for the upcoming school year and beyond. They will be hosting an interest meeting both in-person and virtually at 12:30 on Wednesday, April 28th. Contact Ms. Grady (lgrady@haverfordsd.net) with any questions. You may come to room 232 at 12:30 or via Zoom: The Zoom ID is
https://haverfordsd.zoom.us/j/
Spring Musical
Here is the link for the Peter and the Starcatcher show to purchase tickets.
https://www.showtix4u.com/
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st. How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Best Buddies April Showers
Fordian
Clothing Drive-May 7th
Class of 2024
Want to help fundraise and plan activities for your class? Looking to enhance your college resume? Have a ton of H-Pride? Then look no further! The time has come to select class officers for the class of 2024! Please send your video submissions to either Ms. Gerber or Mr. Hulea by Friday, April 30th. Elections will take place shortly after. Don't miss out on this great leadership opportunity.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
New Quarantine Guidelines if you are exposed to a COVID positive person. An exposure is within 6 feet or closer to a person for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask on.
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people.
-
The optimal quarantine is 14 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing if you do not have symptoms through the end of the 10 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 7 if they receive a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test collected on day 5-7, they do not have any symptoms until the test result is received.
-
If you choose the 7 day period with a negative test, you must notify the school nurse and email her the proof of a negative test result between days 5 and 7.
-
If you choose the 10 day period, you must notify the school nurse.
-
Here is a further explanation from the CDC:
Lastly, persons who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies do not need to quarantine following a known exposure if the following criteria are met:
· The person is in a low-risk situation (e.g., no contact with persons at high risk of COVID-19 severe illness for 14 days); AND,
· The person remains asymptomatic; AND,
· The person had a known exposure and has had a positive antibody test during the 3 months before the exposure; OR,
· The person receives a positive antibody test within 7 days following exposure.
This guidance does NOT apply to healthcare facility patients, residents, and staff. People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 or with positive antibody test results may need to be tested again for COVID-19 if a healthcare provider evaluates them. There is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
Please continue to be safe in all you do.
AP Testing Dates
| 5/5 | Literature |
| 5/11 | Spanish |
| 5/12 | Music |
| 5/14 | Environmental |
| 5/17 | Comparative Gov't |
| 5/19 | Euro |
| 5/19 | US History |
| 5/20 | Psychology |
| 5/20 | ART |
| 5/20 | Government |
| 5/21 | Italian |
| 5/21 | French |
| 5/24 | Calc AB and BC |
| 5/24 | Physics 1, Physics C Mech |
| 5/25 | Statistics |
| 5/25 | Chem |
| 5/25 | Physics C E and M |
| 5/25 | AP Physics 2 |
| 5/26 | Language |
| 5/27 | Biology |
| 5/28 | Human Geography |
| 6/1 | Comp Science |
| 6/3 | World History |
| 6/4 | Latin |
| 6/4/21 | AP German |
| 6/8 | Economics |
| 6/9 | Physics 1, C Mech |
| 6/10 | Physics C E and M |
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
The teachers are starting to pack their rooms to get ready for a bright future in the new Wing of Excellence!
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
4) Got Sneakers? HUDA (the Ultimate team at HHS) collects new and used athletic footwear for a fundraising recycling program. Please put your donations in a plastic bag and drop them off in the donation bin at the high school (see the list of acceptable donations below.) Please spread the word about this fundraiser to your friends, family, and neighbors - the more we collect, the more we earn! Donations will be accepted through May 14.
List of Acceptable Donations:
- New athletic sneakers and sports cleats (never worn, with or without tags)
- Used wearable, reusable athletic sneakers, and sports cleats
- Used non-wearable, recyclable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
**Cleats must have non-metal bottoms **Please only donate footwear in pairs!
5) HUDA PLANT SALE
Plant Sale at Taddeo's Greenhouse! April 30-May 2
Spring Plant Fundraiser to benefit HUDA (Haverford Ultimate Disc Alliance, the Ultimate team at HHS)
Bring this flyer or mention HUDA at checkout and 10% of your purchase will go toward the team!
April 16
HHS Community,
- 4th Quarter began on Monday! We are back in action! The students are remarkable in what they are accomplishing! We will send out the month of May calendar soon. The month is full of testing, inservices, holidays, fun, and activities. Stay tuned!
- COVID numbers hit a high of twenty-four since Springbreak. We presently have had to quarantine close to 80 students since Springbreak. The students are getting healthy, and our Nursing Department is receiving many negative COVID tests. The positive cases this week were at 5 cases. The numbers are turning around. We seem to be headed back in the right direction. See below about vaccinations.
- Rumor Mill: "Students are in hallways without masks on." This is not true. We have a student or two that arrive at school that forgot their mask a couple of times a week. We immediately give them two masks. One mask to wear and one mask to put in their bookbag. We make sure that the student puts their mask on immediately. If a student has a mask on below their nose, we tell them to pull it up over their nose. The student passing time is three minutes in between classes. The students make it to their next class in about two minutes. The halls and stairwells are full for those two minutes of passing. In the third minute, it slows down until the final students arrive at class. There are about fifteen students that do not make it in three minutes. They get welcomed into class like everyone else. We have four hallway aides and two security guards in the hallways at all times. The students have been wonderful in following the COVID protocols while at school. We have cameras all over the school, if there is a trouble spot you hear about please let us know, and we will follow up immediately. We know the rumor mill will always turn, but we want you to have the correct facts about our wonderful students.
- If you have a headache or sore throat, please stay home and zoom into class. Consult with your doctor on any symptoms. Often symptoms are dismissed as allergies or a mild cold. However, some of the symptoms are due to COVID. COVID symptoms require quarantining. So call our school nurses or your physician if you have any questions about any symptoms and stay home until you receive direction.
- Vaccinations for students 16 years old or older are here! Next Friday, 4/23/21, Haverford will be at Radnor High School along with Marple Newtown High School receiving vaccinations. The vaccination will be a 2-part vaccination. The distribution will occur between 1-7 PM for those that signed up on the survey sent last week. You will be emailed a form to fill out at approximately 5 PM tonight for those that signed up. Please fill out the form ASAP.
- In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week, which evolved into Autism Acceptance Month (AAM). This April, we continue our efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. Autism-Society.org
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
New Quarantine Guidelines if you are exposed to a COVID positive person. An exposure is within 6 feet or closer to a person for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask on.
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people.
-
The optimal quarantine is 14 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing if you do not have symptoms through the end of the 10 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 7 if they receive a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test that was collected on day 5-7, they do not have any symptoms until the test result is received.
-
If you choose the 7 day period with a negative test, you must notify the school nurse and email her the proof of a negative test result between days 5 and 7.
-
If you choose the 10 day period, you must notify the school nurse.
-
Here is a further explanation from the CDC:
Lastly, persons who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies do not need to quarantine following a known exposure if the following criteria are met:
· The person is in a low-risk situation (e.g., no contact with persons at high risk of COVID-19 severe illness for 14 days); AND,
· The person remains asymptomatic; AND,
· The person had a known exposure and has had a positive antibody test during the 3 months prior to the exposure; OR,
· The person receives a positive antibody test within 7 days following exposure.
This guidance does NOT apply to healthcare facility patients, residents, and staff. People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 or with positive antibody test results may need to be tested again for COVID-19 if a healthcare provider evaluates them, and there is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
Please continue to be safe in all you do.
Class of 2021 Senior Events and News-THIS SECTION IS ENTIRELY A REPEAT OF LAST WEEK
From HTEA-Haverford Township Education Association
Hello, Class of 2021,
Are you headed to college and planning to major in Education?
The Haverford Township Education Association (HTEA) is offering two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors majoring in the field of education. Applications should be submitted virtually; the deadline for applications is Friday, April 23rd. Application details can be found at the bottom of this webpage: https://www.
Please contact Mrs. Heil in room 322 or at jheil@haverfordsd.net if you have further questions.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- College Award Letter Article from PAYFORED https://www.payfored.com/top-six-items-to-consider-when-comparing-award-letters/?vgo_ee=PNRmuYYKcS6b35lAe1IUKiBAWaAotQkn8fTjdS3g5M8%3D
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
- Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
- YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Friday, April 16, 2021(Deadline extended until 4/16/21)
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-DATE CHANGE**********
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021-Date CHANGE***********
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
Check out the Counseling Website today! We posted these financial aid events on the Counseling Dept website and below. https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
FAN Statewide Webinar April 2021.pdf Financial Aid Information
Class of 2022 and Beyond
Saturday, April 17th Virtual Open House https://www.dccc.edu/open-houses
CollegeBoard Virtual Colleg Fairs https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days?SFMC_cid=EM475756-&rid=47013955
Here are the colleges that are currently signed up for virtual visits in April. Sign up through your Naviance account.
April 20th-New York Film Academy
April 22nd-University of Massachusetts-Amherst
April 27th-DeSales University
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Tennis singles players had a great year this past season. Matt Blickley, Tom Huangpu, and Justin Salvesen represented the Fords well throughout the year and in the Central League Tournament. The Fords tennis team and Spring teams are looking forward to the rest of the playoff seasons that are soon approaching.
Our competitive cheer team came in 5th last weekend at the State Championship. Another great year for our cheerleaders!
Ice Hockey is Central League Champs for 2021! Their next Flyers Cup game is Wednesday at 8:15 vs. Pennridge. This is a Semi-Final game in the region and a quarterfinal game of the State Playoffs. https://www.flyers-cup.org/page/show/6270111-fcaa-flyers-cup-2021-
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/athletics/hhs-athletics-calendar
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
State Technical Education Competition
Congratulations to John Cassel, who came in second in the regional competition in Welding Fabrication.
March 2021, Students of the Month
Tyler Broidy, Class of 2021 nominated by Mr. Smith
Lindsey McClatchy, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. McMahon
Maria Paterson, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. McCarty
Aidan Milligan, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. Montgomery
Bryce Ashe, Class of 2022 nominated by Mr. Greb
Anthony Clausen, Class of 2022 nominated by Ms. Mackrell
TJ Donaghy, Class of 2022 nominated by Ms. McCarty
Owen Kelly, Class of 2022 nominated by Mr. Reiff
Monuary Torh, Class of 2022 nominated by Mr. Smith
Malena Duque-Baird, Class of 2023 nominated by Mr. Hulea
Nicole Lee, Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Schanne
William Marley, Class of 2023 nominated Mr. Masino
Devon Mattox, Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Mackrell
Kami Turner, Class of 2023 nominated by Mr. Vettori
Josh Crawford, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Moore and Mr. Withers
Nicole DiNardo, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Herbert
Mackenzie Gillespie, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Heuisler
John Phillips, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Forgeng
Club News
Choral Cabaret
Choral Cabaret is next Friday, April 16th, at 7 pm. We expect the program to be approximately two hours. Here is the link to buy tickets: https://haverfordchoral.
FBLA
PAFBLA held their Virtual Awards of Excellence program for those students who competed at the state level this spring. If you see any of the following students, please congratulate them on a job well done!
National Qualifier:
Malena Duque-Baird - 2nd in Graphic Design
Top 10:
Dennis Pham - 10th in Coding and Programming/10th in Python Programming
Erin Hughes - 10th in Word Processing
Honorable Mention:
Bridget Yeats (Business Calculations)
Dillon Girill (Business Law)
Maddie Ring (International Business)
Henry Hicks (International Business)
James Yeats (Intro to Business Communications)
Quentin Ryan (Intro to Financial Math)
Angelina Dieu (Journalism)
Brooke Snopkowski (Journalism)
Justin Salvesen (Personal Finance)
Stephen Callaham (Securities and Investments)
Spring Musical
Here is the link for the Peter and the Starcatcher show to purchase tickets.
https://www.showtix4u.com/
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st. How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Haverford Business Students
The following Haverford high school students have been selected to the 2021 Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) sponsored by and fully funded through the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA):
Tatianna Bates, Chryselle Burgess, Olaoluwayemi Dayo, Mohamed Fadul, and Nicole Lee. This year's week-long program will take place from June 28th - July 2nd.
Class of 2024
Want to help fundraise and plan activities for your class? Looking to enhance your college resume? Have a ton of H-Pride? Then look no further! The time has come to select class officers for the class of 2024! Please send your video submissions to either Ms. Gerber or Mr. Hulea by Friday, April 30th. Elections will take place shortly after. Don't miss out on this great leadership opportunity.
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
The walls will be erected soon to close in the building. The progress has been incredible. Part of the project is a facelift for the Biology and Chemistry rooms inside the building. Another aspect of the project is a 96 seat outdoor courtyard to use for lunches and other events. The Fords continue to make progress in and out of our classrooms daily. The entire project will be completed by the end of the summer.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
4) Got Sneakers? HUDA (the Ultimate team at HHS) is collecting new and used athletic footwear for a fundraising recycling program. Please put your donations in a plastic bag and drop them off in the donation bin at the high school (see the list of acceptable donations below.) Please spread the word about this fundraiser to your friends, family, and neighbors - the more we collect, the more we earn! Donations will be accepted through May 14.
List of Acceptable Donations:
- New athletic sneakers and sports cleats (never worn, with or without tags)
- Used wearable, reusable athletic sneakers, and sports cleats
- Used non-wearable, recyclable athletic sneakers and sports cleats
**Cleats must have non-metal bottoms **Please only donate footwear in pairs!
April 9
HHS Community,
- Welcome back again! It was tremendous to see the students back at work! It was wonderful for them to reconnect with the other students and staff at HHS!
- We did have some positive Covid students and close contact quarantines this week. The students are doing their best to avoid the virus. We appreciate the students following the guidelines and quarantine guidelines (see below) to stay in or get back to school as soon as possible. In speaking with Principals locally, we found positive cases reported this week in many high schools stemming from Springbreak. Please Zoom into class if you have any symptoms and remain home until the symptoms subside.
- Look for emails today from the School District about 2 initiatives that will need attention next week:
- Delco Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools Initiative.
-
Vaccinations for students 16 years old or older!!! This could happen soon, and we will need a parent to sign-up their student!!!
- Student-Led Voter Registration Drive for Seniors will begin Monday. We may be the only place in the United States where the Young Democrats and Future Republicans work side by side to get 90% of the Seniors to register to vote in bipartisan unity. It is great to see how these clubs' students differ on viewpoints yet come together and work each year harmoniously. In the last 3 years, they have received recognition for their efforts by the State. May we continue to be an example for the Nation.
- Check out the guidance section with financial aid and college visit information.
- Another CLC team is below!
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
New Quarantine Guidelines if you are exposed to a COVID positive person. An exposure is within 6 feet or closer to a person for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask on.
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people.
-
The optimal quarantine is 14 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing if you do not have symptoms through the end of the 10 days.
-
Your child's quarantine can end after Day 7 if they receive a negative diagnostic COVID-19 test that was collected on day 5-7, they do not have any symptoms until the test result is received.
-
If you choose the 7 day period with a negative test, you must notify the school nurse and email her the proof of a negative test result between days 5 and 7.
-
If you choose the 10 day period, you must notify the school nurse.
Please continue to be safe in all you do.
Class of 2021 Senior Events and News
From HTEA-Haverford Township Education Association
Hello, Class of 2021,
Are you headed to college and planning to major in Education?
The Haverford Township Education Association (HTEA) is offering two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors majoring in the field of education. Applications should be submitted virtually; the deadline for applications is Friday, April 23rd. Application details can be found at the bottom of this webpage: https://www.
Please contact Mrs. Heil in room 322 or at jheil@haverfordsd.net if you have further questions.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- College Award Letter Article from PAYFORED https://www.payfored.com/top-six-items-to-consider-when-comparing-award-letters/?vgo_ee=PNRmuYYKcS6b35lAe1IUKiBAWaAotQkn8fTjdS3g5M8%3D
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
- Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
- YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Friday, April 16, 2021(Deadline extended until 4/16/21)
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-DATE CHANGE**********
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021-Date CHANGE***********
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
Check out the Counseling Website today! We posted these financial aid events on the Counseling Dept website and below. https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
FAN Statewide Webinar April 2021.pdf Financial Aid Information
Class of 2022 and Beyond
Saturday, April 17th Virtual Open House https://www.dccc.edu/open-houses
CollegeBoard Virtual Colleg Fairs https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days?SFMC_cid=EM475756-&rid=47013955
Here are the colleges that are currently signed up for virtual visits in April. Sign up through your Naviance account.
April 12th- University of Connecticut
April 13th- Ursinus
April 14th- University of Alabama
April 15th-Virginia Commonwealth University
April 20th-New York Film Academy
April 22nd-University of Massachusetts-Amherst
April 27th-DeSales University
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Our competitive cheer team heads to Hershey tomorrow for the State Championship event. Good luck to all the team members in bringing home the giant Hershey Bar Trophy!
Ice Hockey is Central League Champs for 2021! Their next Flyers Cup game is Wednesday at 8:15 vs. Pennridge. This is a Semi-Final game in the region and a quarterfinal game of the State Playoffs. https://www.flyers-cup.org/page/show/6270111-fcaa-flyers-cup-2021-
Spring athletics are off and running literally. The track team had their first track meet in over a year. Also, many other teams are having Senior Nights and have started their first games in a year! Check out the schedules for the spring games daily. https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/athletics/hhs-athletics-calendar
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Choral Cabaret
Choral Cabaret is next Friday, April 16th, at 7 pm. We expect the program to be approximately two hours. Here is the link to buy tickets: https://haverfordchoral.
Spring Musical
Here is the link for the Peter and the Starcatcher show to purchase tickets.
https://www.showtix4u.com/
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st. How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
The walls will be erected soon to close in the building. The progress has been incredible. Part of the project is a facelift for the Biology and Chemistry rooms inside the building. Another aspect of the project is a 96 seat outdoor courtyard to use for lunches and other events. The Fords continue to make progress in and out of our classrooms daily. The entire project will be completed by the end of the summer.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
March 26
HHS Community,
- Happy Springbreak!
- Our construction team inadvertently sliced an Internet cable, and we had to move to a virtual day for our last day before the break. The construction team is still running on schedule, and we look forward to the Internet returning to HHS on Tuesday, March 30th! I have been told that one social media site had the Internet not returning for 2 months! The Fords will be returning on 4/6/21 with or without Internet! Today marked the end of Cohorts A and B. We are getting close to being one big happy Ford Cohort again!
- 4/6/21 We return. A couple of tips for traffic in AM:
- Traffic may be congested that morning; please plan accordingly. Reminder, students cannot park in the parking lot due to the limited number of spaces.
- The day remains 7:30-12:00.
- Bring an extra mask in your schoolbags in case of any mask malfunctions. We have extra masks in the main office if needed.
- Class of 2022, check out the April College Visit list below in the guidance section.
- As always, thanks for continuing to keep your students working hard in and out of the classroom. Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021 Senior Events
Dear Class of 2021,
- Thank you to those that attended diploma picture day. We will have a picture make-up day on April 9th at 12:30 for those students that were unable to attend the other day.
- Annual Graduation Sign and Banner Sale Fundraiser Below.
- College Award Letter Article from PAYFORED https://www.payfored.com/top-six-items-to-consider-when-comparing-award-letters/?vgo_ee=PNRmuYYKcS6b35lAe1IUKiBAWaAotQkn8fTjdS3g5M8%3D
- Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
- Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
- YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Friday, April 16, 2021(Deadline extended until 4/16/21)
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Prom tickets will only be $10 per person this year!
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-June 5th
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms, Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-DATE CHANGE**********
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021-Date CHANGE***********
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Guidance News
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
Here are the colleges that are currently signed up for virtual visits in April. Sign up through your Naviance account.
April 8th - Hofstra
April 12th- University of Connecticut
April 13th- Ursinus
April 14th- University of Alabama
April 15th-Virginia Commonwealth University
April 20th-New York Film Academy
April 22nd-University of Massachusetts-Amherst
April 27th-DeSales University
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Our competitive cheer team won the District 1 Championship in the Large Division! This is the 2nd District 1 Championship in the last 5 years! Congratulations and best of luck at States!
Speaking of States, Katya Eruslanova won the 2021 PIAA State Championship in the 200 IM and finished second in the 500 Free. This is the 1st Gold for Haverford since 2016. Congratulations Katya!
Varsity Ice Hockey will begin Central League and Flyers' Cup playoffs. Look for the Fords to continue to push for the CLC next week!
Spring athletics have a beautiful day in front of them today. Almost all teams began their Spring seasons this week. It is great for the teams to get their 1st game in after having no seasons last year. The Fords look real good in all sports!
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
E-Sports
The Fords place 2nd in a national competition last week. We are presently playing and winning against many teams across the country in our inaugural season!
Science Olympiad
Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team qualified for States (Tier AA) and will be competing on April 17th. Students Ian Kratzinger, Tyler Ea, and Nadia Awad placed 2nd in the region for Codebusters. We also placed in the top 10 in eight other events!
Class of 2024
The time has come to hold elections for the class of 2024! Please listen carefully to the requirements for running for an officer position for this year's freshman class. A short 1-minute video should be put together detailing your qualifications, past achievements, and goals for making a memorable high school experience for you and your classmates. The deadline for submitting videos will be Monday, April 5th. The videos should be sent to Mr. Hulea and Ms. Gerber. The week we return from spring break, videos will be shown. Elections will take place shortly after. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Hulea or Ms. Gerber. We are looking forward to watching your submissions!
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
The outline for success has been set! A contractor might have sliced our Internet, but they worked hard today in the beautiful weather!
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
New CDC Guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags-The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
3) Graduation Banner and Sign Fundraiser HHS CLASS OF 2021 Grad Lawn Sign (1).pdf
4) Chorus Fundraiser HHS Choir Chipotle Fundraiser.pdf
March 19
HHS Community,
- Last night, the School Board did approve the modification of the hybrid schedule at the secondary level. Our students will return after Spring Break to a schedule that eliminates the cohorts. 1500 students are coming back on 4/6/21 for the 4th scenario of the 1st day of school this year! We have the perfect mix of virtual and in-person students that will enable us to stay safe and meet the Haverford Community's high expectations!
- New CDC Guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html
- Important Message for Class of 2021: We have added a diploma picture and residence sign pick up on 3/22 (Cohort A) and 3/23 (Cohort B). The diploma picture was a strong request from parents last year when we did virtual graduation and diploma presentations at residences. We are not 100% sure if we will use this picture, but we need to be prepared for all of our graduation scenarios. The still photo will be taken from the waist up. No need to worry about what shoes to wear! You do not need a formal top, but we ask that you are ready to have your photo taken. There does not need to be additional preparation for Monday. We will use the already taken yearbook photo from last summer too in our Graduation scenarios. We are already ahead of the game and ready for whatever Dr. Fauci throws at us if we go the route of virtual graduation and diploma delivery. We will make a final decision in May about how graduation will be facilitated this year. If you cannot make your designated day, you can come either day at 12:30. Please see below for additional details.
- Class of 2021 will receive their graduation signs on Monday and Tuesday. Proudly display them. However, HHS and PA's State Board of Education cannot confirm that all graduation requirements are met until June 10th!
- Class of 2022. Have you signed up for an SAT/ACT this Spring? Do not forget to look at your calendars and sign up as soon as you can!
- There are no office hours next Friday afternoon, March 26th.
- One more week until Spring Break!
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Fridays
The School Board approved bringing alternating cohorts into the building on Fridays. Here is the schedule for the weeks leading up to Springbreak.
Cohort B-March 26th-Last names begin M-Z. There will be no office hours Friday, March 26th in the PM.
Here it is in an alternating day schedule. Mar2021HHS.pdf
Class of 2021 Senior Events-CHANGE IN EXAMS DATES ALL OTHER DATES REMAIN THE SAME AND A FEW NEW MESSAGES
Dear Class of 2021,
We will have each Class of 2021 member take a picture on the stage in a cap and gown and with a diploma cover on Monday and Tuesday, March 22nd and 23rd. We may need this picture if we are to do a virtual graduation. There will be plenty of cap and gowns, and all students will be socially distanced with two photographers photographing the students.
Also, we will give out graduation signs on those days at 11:00.
Here is the schedule as follows:
Monday, March 22-Cohort A-Last Name beginning A-L Tuesday, March 23-Cohort B-Last Name beginning M-Z
1) 8:00-12:00 Students will be called down via loudspeaker 1) 8:00-12:00 Students will be called down via loudspeaker
starting with students whose last name begins with A starting with students whose last name begins with M
2) Technical Education Students will take their picture at 10:45 each day upon their return to HHS.
3) Students will be called down each day to receive their graduation signs at 11:00.
4) Virtual students can arrive on either day at 12:30 to have their picture taken and receive their sign.
Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
Graduation will not move from June 10th. We cannot go to Saint Joseph or any college without restrictions that will exclude families from attending. So, St. Joe's is not an option. As of today, we cannot share any plans at this time. Please save the date for June 10th, and we thank you for your patience. As always, we will Livestream any event for friends and relatives who cannot attend or want to watch from the comfort of their home.
The last day for a Senior Ad in the yearbook is March 15th. See below.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Monday, March 22, 2021
Senior Scholarship Applications Due
The scholarship application will close at 7:00 am on Monday, March 22nd. Students will find the application link and instructions on the HHS Counseling Department webpage. Follow the link below: https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/local-scholarships-and-awards.
Friday, April 2, 2021
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-TBD
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-DATE CHANGE**********
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021-Date CHANGE***********
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
District 1 Cheerleading Championships: District 1 Championships tomorrow, March 20, at CB South High School. Good luck to the cheerleaders in their quest for another District 1 title! The Cheerleaders have been working hard since the summer, and we wish them the best of luck! Here are the links for the competition:
Schedule for the day: https://www.piaad1.org/assets/Uploads/D1-2021.pdf
Here is the link for the stream (we should be in part 2):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-bucks-south-high-school-warrington-pa/evt3ab91573ce Part 1
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-bucks-south-high-school-warrington-pa/evt7d64462cb6 Part 2
State Swimming Championship: On Saturday, March 20, Katya Eruslanova will represent the Fords at the 2021 PIAA State Championships! Katya will compete in the 200 IM and the 500 Free. The state championship meet will be broadcast on the PCN network (check your cable listings), or you can look into streaming the meet from PCN. You can find the viewing info here. Katya's races are scheduled to take off at the following times: *200 IM @ 11:20 AM *500 Free @ 1:00 PM.
Here is the main info for the meet:
LINKS FOR THE MEET
http://www.piaa.org/sports/championship_details.aspx?sport=swimming
http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/2021_3A_Swimming_Schedules.pdf
Varsity Ice Hockey continues their undefeated streak in the Central League. They have qualified for the Flyers' Cup and continue to gear up for the Central League playoffs.
Our Bocce teams came in 3rd and 4th respectively in Delaware County! Great job in representing the Fords and hosting a great event!
Spring athletics begin competitions this week and are doing a wonderful job on and off the field!
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Class of 2024
The time has come to hold elections for the class of 2024! Please listen carefully to the requirements for running for an officer position for this year's freshman class. A short 1-minute video should be put together detailing your qualifications, past achievements, and goals for making a memorable high school experience for you and your classmates. The deadline for submitting videos will be Monday, April 5th. The videos should be sent to Mr. Hulea and Ms. Gerber. The week we return from spring break, videos will be shown. Elections will take place shortly after. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Hulea or Ms. Gerber. We are looking forward to watching your submissions!
Yearbook
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
We will have an update next week on the construction process. The workers continue to make gains, and the shape of the building is coming together.
Guidance News
PSAT Scores are in. Check your Collegeboard Account for your score.
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
New CDC Guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags
Lax Flags
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com. Only 15 left!!!!
3) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmcormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
4) Fashion Design Club Fundraiser
Go Fords!
March 12
HHS Community,
- Many more students returned to in-person learning this week at HHS. Desks are going back into the classroom for our anticipatory return date of 4/6/21. Spring athletics began with wonderful weather. The play is in full swing. The Ford Spirit seems to be coming back to HHS! Thank you to everyone that filled out the survey that pertains to returning in-person to school or remaining on Zoom starting on April 6th. We will continue to wear masks for the remainder of the school year and follow all mitigation strategies. Great job by all parents and students in assisting the students in staying safe.
- PSAT Scores are in. Check your Collegeboard Account for your score.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to do a Junior Prom this year. However, the Class officers of 2022 are going out in the next few weeks to secure a Prom location for next year. It is always disappointing to cancel any event. It is never done lightly and always done in the best interests of the HHS students. All decisions are not made in isolation. We research what other schools are doing in the area but make all decisions on what is best for HHS Students. Many other schools have great ideas that work for their school's size and constituents. Some other schools' activities look great on social media for a minute or two or for the one photo that goes on social media but at times fall short of what would benefit or be exciting for an entire community. Thank you for searching for the best way to make these times memorable for our students.
- Check out the Senior Events below. We have added a diploma picture and residence sign pick up on 3/22 (Cohort A) and 3/23 (Cohort B). We will send a schedule next week that includes virtual students. Also, we need items for our Class of 2021 time capsule.
-
Turn your clocks ahead this weekend! Lose an hour of sleep but gain many hours of sunshine!
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Fridays
The School Board approved bringing alternating cohorts into the building on Fridays. Here is the schedule for the weeks leading up to Springbreak.
Cohort A-March 19th-Last names begin A-L.
Cohort B-March 26th-Last names begin M-Z.
Here it is in an alternating day schedule. Mar2021HHS.pdf
Class of 2021 Senior Events-CHANGE IN EXAMS DATES ALL OTHER DATES REMAIN THE SAME AND A FEW NEW MESSAGES
On March 22 (Cohort A) and 23 (Cohort B), we will take each Class of 2021's picture in their Cap and Gown holding a diploma. We may need this if we do any part of the graduation virtually. They will receive their graduation residence sign after they complete their picture. We will send a list of times next week. The pictures will be completed during their Cohort time. We will schedule the virtual students too during those days.
Class of 2021 Time Capsule-Drop a SMALL item off in the main office to put in the 2021 time capsule. We will include a mask, Chromebook, and yearbooks. A picture of an event, activity, or other HHS occurrence or another item that can fit in a box would be appreciated.
Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
Graduation will not move from June 10th. We cannot go to Saint Joseph or any college without restrictions that will exclude families from attending. So, St. Joe's is not an option. As of today, we cannot share any plans at this time. Please save the date for June 10th, and we thank you for your patience. As always, we will Livestream any event for friends and relatives who cannot attend or want to watch from the comfort of their home.
The last day for a Senior Ad in the yearbook is March 15th. See below.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Monday, March 22, 2021
Senior Scholarship Applications Due
The scholarship application will close at 7:00 am on Monday, March 22nd. Students will find the application link and instructions on the HHS Counseling Department webpage. Follow the link below: https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/local-scholarships-and-awards.
Friday, April 2, 2021
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-TBD
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021-DATE CHANGE**********
Senior Final Exams
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021-Date CHANGE***********
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Class of 2024
The time has come to hold elections for the class of 2024! Please listen carefully to the requirements for running for an officer position for this year's freshman class. A short 1-minute video should be put together detailing your qualifications, past achievements, and goals for making a memorable high school experience for you and your classmates. The deadline for submitting videos will be Monday, April 5th. The videos should be sent to Mr. Hulea and Ms. Gerber. The week we return from spring break, videos will be shown. Elections will take place shortly after. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Hulea or Ms. Gerber. We are looking forward to watching your submissions!
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Congratulations to the winter athletics teams on great seasons during a Pandemic!
Central League Cheerleading Championships: District 1 Championships is March 20 at CB South High School. The JV and Varsity Cheerleaders finished 2nd in the Central League Competition last Saturday. Look for the Fords to be in the mix for a District and State Championship!
Swimming: Congratulations to the swimmer for qualifying in both of her individual events for the PIAA AAA State Championships! The meet will be held on Saturday, March 20, in Mechanicsburg.
Winter Track finished the season undefeated!
Varsity Ice Hockey continued its winning ways.
Spring Sports- Started March 8
Girls JVB Lacrosse and Boys' Volleyball need players. Please email the coach if you are interested. No experience necessary. The needed forms for athletics are below.
Lacrosse, Girls- Coach McGoldrick nmcgoldrick@haverfordsd.net
Volleyball, Boys- Coach Moyerman smoyerman1294@gmail.com
To be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after. Sections 1-6 and Section 10 must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete can try out for any spring sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable.
https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP.
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated January 25, or earlier you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
After completing sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, this form must be completed for any student who required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Yearbook
The last day for a Senior Ad is March 15th. The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) HHS is always moving onward and upwards! The construction project is running on time!
2) Rennasaince Marble of Blackwood, New Jersey, generously donated Quartz countertops to our school store. Here is a picture of the Rennasaince Marble installers with some of our school store employees.
Guidance News
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags
Lax Flags
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com. Only 15 left!!!!
3) Bocce Shirts for Sale. Email Ms. McCormick in the main office @ cmcormick@haverfordsd.net. ONLY $5 a shirt. All proceeds benefit our Best Buddies program.
4) Fashion Design Club Fundraiser
Go Fords!
March 5
HHS Community,
- This email might have the most substance of any email since the weekly emails began in March 2020. There have been more changes in the last 4 days than almost any aspect or time of this pandemic. WE ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL on 4/6/21, pending Schoolboard approval on 3/18/21! Senior events are listed below and are getting closer to being set in stone. We picked a date for Senior Prom! Thank you for continuing to keep your students focused and working on their goals!
- The return to in-person school is occurring on 4/6/21. This is the day we return from Springbreak. See below for information. We will hold a brief informational meeting on Monday, 3/8/21, at 6:30 to review the plan for 4/6/21 https://haverfordsd.zoom.us/j/87864607449. Here is the Zoom link for the meeting. It should only take a half-hour with questions and answers, and we will record it if you cannot attend.
- We will send out a survey to see if your student is returning in-person or will remain Zooming into classes for the remainder of the year. You will have to choose one form or the other so we can properly social distance all students and better prepare our daily lessons with the knowledge of how many students will be in-person daily.
- We will continue to follow all Chester County Health Department guidelines for curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Each day's schedule will remain in-school from 7:30-12:00, with scheduled hours in the afternoon.
- All safety guidelines will remain in place, and we encouraged continued mitigation, vaccinations, and other measures to defeat the virus.
- Keystone exams have been moved until May.
- Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Fridays
The School Board approved bringing alternating cohorts into the building on Fridays. Here is the schedule for the weeks leading up to Springbreak.
Cohort B-March 12th-Last names begin M-Z.
Cohort A-March 19th-Last names begin A-L.
Cohort B-March 26th-Last names begin M-Z.
Here it is in an alternating day schedule. Mar2021HHS.pdf
Class of 2021 Senior Events
Below is a list of Senior events and dates to begin your planning for the Spring of 2021. All dates are dependent on COVID numbers. We will hold a Senior assembly via Zoom to review these dates and other plans for the Class of 2021.
We will hold an outdoor Senior Prom this year on Friday, June 4th, at The Haverford Reserve. We are so fortunate that we have a community that rallies around us during these times. The Haverford Parks and Recreation Department will work with us to execute the first-ever outdoor Senior Prom in Haverford history!
Graduation will not move from June 10th. We cannot go to Saint Joseph or any college without restrictions that will exclude families from attending. So, St. Joe's is not an option. As of today, we cannot share any plans at this time. Please save the date for June 10th, and we thank you for your patience. As always, we will Livestream any event for friends and relatives who cannot attend or want to watch from the comfort of their home.
FREE Graduation Signs have been ordered and are presently at the Federal Express distribution center. Each Class of 2021 member will receive a sign. Details about distribution will be sent after they arrive.
The last day for a Senior Ad in the yearbook is March 15th. See below.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below.
Here is the list of Senior Events:
Monday, March 22, 2021
Senior Scholarship Applications Due
The scholarship application will close at 7:00 am on Monday, March 22nd. Students will find the application link and instructions on the HHS Counseling Department webpage. Follow the link below: https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/local-scholarships-and-awards.
Friday, April 2, 2021
Senior Dues are due-Dues $40. Dues are free for free and reduced lunch students. Graduation items include cap and gown, diploma, diploma jacket, tassel, etc. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
***We will determine a date for athlete signings that occurred since January in May.
Monday, May 3, 2021
Senior Decision Day Grab and Go Breakfast (Free for All Seniors)
Wear your College and Career Gear
Monday, May 3-Friday, May 28, 2021
AP Testing Window. We will finalize the exact dates in April. The College Board has set 3 testing window dates. We are exploring the best option for HHS students.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Graduation Speaker Auditions in Room 235 @ 2:30 or on ZOOM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Election Day - No School
Tuesday, May 18, 2021-TENTATIVE-Powder PUFF Game (Depends on Spring Athletics Season)
Election Day - No School for students
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
College Athlete Recognition Breakfast - 8:00 AM-VIRTUAL
Senior Scholarship Evening - 6:30 PM - Invitation only. Invitations will be mailed in May-VIRTUAL.
Friday, June 4, 2021-Outdoor Senior Prom
Seniors may bring 1 HHS student guest. All participants must be Haverford High School students.
Prom Rain Date-TBD
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to attend Prom.
Monday, June 7, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Senior Final Exams
Chromebook Return-Seniors report to HHS Auditorium (as soon as Finals are complete)
Senior Elementary Outdoor Walk-Thru
Meet in HHS Auditorium then head to Elementary Schools
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cap & Gown Pick-up or delivery to residences
ALL OBLIGATIONS (Chromebooks, Senior Dues, Textbooks, Lunch Accounts, Uniforms,
Library, etc.) must be paid in full by this time to receive Cap & Gown.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation!!!!!
Students of the Month - February 2021
Erica Borbi - Class of 2021, nominated by Mr. Caviglia
Julia Clough- Class of 2021, nominated by Ms. Jackson
Paige Elsner- Class of 2021, nominated by Ms. Rudolph
Andrew McGinnis - Class of 2021, nominated by Ms. McCarty
Joshua Mintzer- Class of 2022, nominated by Mr. DiBona
Jack Mullarkey - Class of 2022, nominated by Mr. Decina and Ms. Haller
Owen Nicely - Class of 2022, nominated by Mr. Vettori
Katya Scott - Class of 2022, nominated by Mr. Decina
Will Cascarina - Class of 2023 nominated by Mr. Hulea
Megan Connell - Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Sangine
Tristan Globig - Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Hartman
Victor Pham - Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Montgomery
Shawn Fortune-Brown - Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. McCarty
Otto Heclendom - Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Forgeng
Newbahar Hotak - Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Bene
Bobby Pelletier - Class of 2024 nominated by Mr. Nancarrow
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Basketball: We will host home first-round District One playoff games for both teams on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The girls will kick it off at 1:00 p.m. vs Kennet High School, and our boys will follow at 3:00 vs. Upper Dublin. Please tune in and cheer them on through our Athletic Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.
Central League Cheerleading Championships: at HHS Sunday, March 7th, Central League Cheerleading Championships at HHS JV Live @ 12:10 Varsity live @ 12:20
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.
Wrestling: Congratulations to Cole McFarland for qualifying for the PIAA AAA State Meet! He will be wrestling this Saturday at Quakertown.
Swimming: Congratulations to Katya Eruslanova for qualifying in both of her individual events for the PIAA AAA State Championships! The meet will be held on Saturday, March 20, in Mechanicsburg. Our relay team of Ellie Krissinger, Sarah Krissinger, Laura Seavey, and Katya Eruslanova still have a chance to qualify as well.
Winter Track still undefeated!
Varsity Ice Hockey won another big game at The Skatium last Friday evening.
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
Spring Sports- Start Date March 8
If you have any questions or are interested in any of the teams below, please reach out to the head coach.
Baseball- Coach Bogosian pbogosian@visualsound.com
Lacrosse, Boys- Coach Decina gdecina@haverfordsd.net
Lacrosse, Girls- Coach McGoldrick nmcgoldrick@haverfordsd.net
Softball- Coach Newman rnewman@haverfordsd.net
Volleyball, Boys- Coach Moyerman smoyerman1294@gmail.com
Tennis, Boys- Coach Withers cwithers@haverfordsd.net
Track & Field (boys & girls)- Coach Meyers gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
To be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after. Sections 1-6 and Section 10 must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete can try out for any spring sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable.
https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP.
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated January 25, or earlier you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
After completing sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, this form must be completed for any student who required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Yearbook
The last day for a Senior Ad is March 15th. The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) The framework is set!
Guidance News
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/northeast March 7th
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Flags
Lax Flags
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com. Only 15 left!!!!
3) Haverford Education Foundation-
5) Fashion Design Club Fundraiser
Go Fords!
February 26
HHS Community,
- Above is the Friday schedule, and here it is in an alternating day schedule. Mar2021HHS.pdf
- We are starting to have students come back on Fridays in their cohorts. The above is the weekly schedule through June. AS ALWAYS, WE WILL HAVE CHANGES due to AP TESTING, KEYSTONES, ELECTION DAY, and other normal scheduling conflicts.
- We are awaiting State of PA guidance as to whether we will do Keystone exams during March. We will send out a schedule and/or update in the next two weeks.
- HHS made history this week, competing in its 1st Ever E-Sports match versus Deering High School from Maine. No COVID restrictions in the E-Sports land. Rocket League is one of our competitions and features a Ford-F150. All roads lead to the Fords!
- Here is a reminder for students and families that the course request window is open now through next Friday, March 5th. Make sure you go in and schedule your courses for the next school year. As always, if you need assistance, go to your counselor's canvas page and request an appointment to discuss what options you have. See below for details.
- Many great fundraisers at the bottom of the email. Some of them end in the next few days.
- Soon we will be playing Frisbee, winter athletics, performing a Spring Musical and Spring Concerts, Senior Prom, and other activities to supplement our curricular offerings. We will continue to bring students back to in-person learning as we become safer to do so. Stay Safe, and thank you for continuing to support all the students at HHS!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Black History Month Profile of The Week
Langston Hughes was a poet and novelist whose work highlighted African American life and culture. Hughes was an influential leader of the Harlem Renaissance, and throughout the movement, he repeatedly empowered young black artists and portrayed the realities of working-class African Americans. He had visited several different locations such as Mexico, West Africa, Italy, Holland, and France throughout his career. Everywhere he went, Langston emphasized a deep appreciation for the beauty of the ordinary and made sure to highlight that in his poems. When discussing his life, Lanstong wrote, “Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.” As we embrace Langston Hughes's works in our hearts, we too should never forget to enjoy the fine things in life.
Class of 2021
FREE Graduation Signs have been ordered and should be arriving in March. Each Class of 2021 member will receive a sign. Details about distribution will be sent after they arrive.
We are working on details for an outdoor Senior Prom at two different outdoor venues. We will get you a date for the Prom as soon as we can.
We are unable to hold Graduation at Saint Joseph's due to COVID restrictions. Graduation remains on June the 10th, and we will send details about how we will proceed with graduation.
The last day for a Senior Ad in the yearbook is March 15th. See below.
NEW THIS WEEK:
The online application for Haverford High School Local Scholarships and Awards will open on Monday, March 1st. The scholarship application will close at 7:00 am on Monday, March 22nd. Students will find the application link and instructions on the HHS Counseling Department Webpage:
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/local-scholarships-and-awards These awards will be presented virtually on June 2nd at the Senior Awards Night.
Senior Class Dues are $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Central League Basketball Schedules-Both teams finished the season on a high note!
Sunday, February 28- Quarterfinals
1:00 Girls-Home vs. Marple
3:00 Boys-Away vs. Strath Haven (Time and opponent subject to change)
(Due to COVID, the Central League Bracket Committee was meeting at the time of this email. The above is the present information. Like everything else in the COVID World, things change quickly. No matter the opponent, our Ford athletes are always ready.)
Tuesday, Mach 2- Semifinals
Thursday, March 4- Finals
District Swiming Champs in York, PA
Friday-Girls' Champs-Sarah Krissinger, Ellie Krissinger, Laura Seavey, and Katya Eruslanova will represent the Fords.
Saturday-Boys' Champs-Kyle Given will represent the Fords.
Regional Wrestling Championships
Saturday-Stephen Lozano and Cole MacFarland will represent the Fords.
Our undefeated Bocce Team is playing right now at Sun Valley in their last regular-season game. We will host the Bocce Regional Championship against Springfield and Sun Valley on Thursday, March 18! Here is a whimsical team picture from Senior Day.
Winter Track still undefeated!
Cheerleading is gearing up for their Central League Championships that will be hosted at HHS on March 7th.
Varsity Ice Hockey won a rivalry game against Ridley and continues their winning ways!
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home winter contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg.
Spring Sports- Start Date March 8
If you have any questions or are interested in any of the teams below, please reach out to the head coach.
Baseball- Coach Bogosian pbogosian@visualsound.com
Lacrosse, Boys- Coach Decina gdecina@haverfordsd.net
Lacrosse, Girls- Coach McGoldrick nmcgoldrick@haverfordsd.net
Softball- Coach Newman rnewman@haverfordsd.net
Volleyball, Boys- Coach Moyerman smoyerman1294@gmail.com
Tennis, Boys- Coach Withers cwithers@haverfordsd.net
Track & Field (boys & girls)- Coach Meyers gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
To be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after. Sections 1-6 and Section 10 must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete can try out for any spring sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable.
https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP.
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated January 25, or earlier you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
After completing sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, this form must be completed for any student who required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Yearbook
The last day for a Senior Ad is March 15th. The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Autism Awareness
April is World Autism Awareness Month! Please see the following link if you would like to view the T-Shirt and place an order before March 5th.
https://hmsautismawareness2021.itemorder.com/
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) The progress is amazing, even during the inclement weather.
2) The School store cabinets are set, and the countertops are arriving from the prominent Rennasainnce Marble Company any day.
Guidance News
SCHEDULING INFORMATION!!!!!
Course selection materials have been updated on the counseling website. Please watch the how-to video and click on the 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade link. Here is the link:
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/course-selection-process-2021
GuidelinesfortheCourseSelectionProcess.pdf
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
NEW GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1612373040/haverfordk12paus/gejh7auytkj7sd1yjeoq/February2021_1.pdf
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/northeast March 7th-Sign Up This Month
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. This has been working very well and keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
If you are with a COVID positive individual for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask within 6-Feet, you will be subject to Quarantine per the guidelines.
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Boys' Lax Hoagie Sale, Flags, and Team Store https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HHSBLAX21 Lax Store ends 3/2.
HHSLax_HoagieFlyer_21b (3).pdf
Lax Flags
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
3) Black History Month Book Drive-THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF THE DRIVE. We will be at the Oakmont Building each Saturday this month, from 12-2 pm.
4) Haverford Education Foundation-
5) Fashion Design Club Fundraiser
Go Fords!
February 19
HHS Community,
- Winter playoffs and Championships, snow again, scheduling already, 8th Grade Preview Night, play practice, college acceptances, spring athletics, Bocce Senior Day, Hi-Q Meets....a taste of last and this week! FORDS are not slowing down! Like a combination of a FORD150 and Mustang, no easing up as we head into the end of February!
- The Scheduling Portal opens on Monday for all HHS students, and there are easy guides and videos to follow below in the Guidance Section. You do not have to worry about 1st come, 1st registered like on a College Campus. However, you should click on the links below and begin to pick your classes by Friday, March 5th. As always, please consult with the counselors or administrators with any questions about your course selections.
- ON DISTRICT 2-HOUR DELAY DAYS, we will continue our virtual schedules beginning at 7:30. So, our schedule will not include a 2-hour delay.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. This has been working very well and keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Black History Month Profile of The Week
Mae Jemison is an engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. In this image, she looks out the aft flight deck ports on Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-47 mission in 1998. She was the first African American woman in space. Jemison was selected for the astronaut program in June 1987. On her first flight, she was the science mission specialist on STS-47 Spacelab-J. The mission, a cooperative one between the U.S. and Japan, included 44 life science and materials processing experiments. Jemison was a co-investigator on the bone cell research experiment flown on the mission. In completing her first space flight, Jemison logged 190 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds in space.
Class of 2021
Congratulations to Isabella O'Brien on creating the winning lawn sign that will be appearing in March at the residences of The Class of 2021!
Senior Class Dues are $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
What a week in athletics!
Wrestling will be competing with 5 qualifiers at Sun Valley on Saturday in the District One South Wrestling Tournament.
Our Boys and Girls Swimming & Diving teams finished their seasons 4-1. Both will compete in the Central League Championships. The girls compete tonight at Marple Newtown and the boys tomorrow at Radnor. We have 21 girls and 18 boys competing!
Both of our Basketball teams are heating up! The Boys are currently ranked 10th, and our girls are 12th in the District One standings! We are looking forward to the Central League Championships that will begin on February 27th and then soon after, Districts, on March 6th!
Congratulations to John Seidman on his 1000th point versus Ridley last Friday Night!
Our Bocce Team will have their senior night match originally scheduled for after school today, sometime next week. We will host the Bocce Regional Championship against Springfield and Sun Valley on Thursday, March 18!
Winter Track remains undefeated (we do not have any meets this winter but probably would have won them all).
Cheerleading is gearing up for their Central League Championships that will be hosted at HHS on March 7th.
Varsity Ice Hockey is off to a great start. They are undefeated in the Central League! 2-1 overall. In our preseason rankings, we were ranked in the top 5, AA Division of the PA's Eastern side. Our next contest is Monday vs. Ridley.
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home winter contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg.
Spring Sports- Start Date March 8
If you have any questions or are interested in any of the teams below, please reach out to the head coach.
Baseball- Coach Bogosian pbogosian@visualsound.com
Lacrosse, Boys- Coach Decina gdecina@haverfordsd.net
Lacrosse, Girls- Coach McGoldrick nmcgoldrick@haverfordsd.net
Softball- Coach Newman rnewman@haverfordsd.net
Volleyball, Boys- Coach Moyerman smoyerman1294@gmail.com
Tennis, Boys- Coach Withers cwithers@haverfordsd.net
Track & Field (boys & girls)- Coach Meyers gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
To be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after. Sections 1-6 and Section 10 must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete can try out for any spring sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable.
https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP.
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated January 25, or earlier you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
After completing sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, this form must be completed for any student who required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Hi-Q, Back in The Championship!
Hi-Q beat Springfield and Upper Darby to advance back to the Finals. The scores were Haverford-47, Springfield-43, and Upper Darby 30. We are back in the finals versus Delco Christian and Garnet Valley on Friday, March 5th. Congratulations to the Hi-Q team for representing the Fords!
Chess Club
Chess Club is meeting virtually on Monday, Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. All ability levels welcome! Please e-mail Joshua Mintzer at jmintzer84@haverfordsd.net
https://sites.google.com/
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Autism Awareness
April is World Autism Awareness Month! Please see the following link if you would like to view the T-Shirt and place an order before March 5th
https://hmsautismawareness2021.itemorder.com/
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) The steel for the building will be arriving Monday on some huge trucks. It may cause a traffic jam in the back of the school. We do miss the AM traffic each morning. The plan is to have the majority of the steel erected within the week! The Fords are as tough as US steel!
Guidance News
SCHEDULING INFORMATION!!!!!
Course selection materials have been updated on the counseling website. Please watch the how-to video and click on the 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade link. Here is the link:
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling/course-selection-process-2021
GuidelinesfortheCourseSelectionProcess.pdf
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
NEW GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1612373040/haverfordk12paus/gejh7auytkj7sd1yjeoq/February2021_1.pdf
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/northeast March 7th-Sign Up This Month
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
If you are with a COVID positive individual for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask within 6-Feet, you will be subject to Quarantine per the guidelines.
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
Note: Class officers of 2023 wanted to let you know that Haverford clothing orders are ready to be picked up at C and M Sporting Goods. C and M is located in Manoa Shopping Center.
1) Best Buddies Online Store. Many great new styles. Check out the interlocking hands on the H!
https://
2) Lax Flags are back! There was a shipment of 120 that has arrived!
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
3) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
4) Black History Month Book Drive-We will be at the Oakmont Building each Saturday this month, from 12-2 pm.
Go Fords!
February 12
HHS Community,
- Happy Presidents' Day Weekend! The snow got us again but is not slowing us down. The 2nd Semester has brought new positive energy to HHS. We are all ready for COVID to be over, but we continue to add activities such as E-Sports and make many remarkable memories. We are forging ahead with the large and small renovation and construction projects. We are also gearing up for Senior activities, College acceptances, Winter playoffs, Spring athletics and musical, and so much more! Go Fords!
- ON DISTRICT 2-HOUR DELAY DAYS, we will continue our virtual schedules beginning at 7:30. So, our schedule will not include a 2-hour delay.
- February 15th-No School-Presidents' Day Holiday-No School for students.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people. This has been working very well and keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum. https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Black History Month Profile of The Week
Thurgood Marshall was the first-ever African American associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. Before being appointed as a supreme court justice, Thurgood argued a record-breaking 32 cases before the Supreme Court and won 29 of them, one of them being the famous Brown v Board case that declared that “in the field of public education, the doctrine of separate but equal has no place, as segregated schools are inherently unequal.” Thurgood’s legacy has left a long-lasting impression on our country, and I would like to end with one of his most powerful quotes. “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on”.
Class of 2021
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home College Board Resources
In late February, we will send out PRELIMINARY plans for all Senior Events! FREE Masks and Lawn Signs for each Senior will be revealed. Lawn Signs look to be distributed in March. The lawn signs are not your actual diploma. You must complete all required coursework and keep doing great things as deemed necessary by the State of PA and the Haverford School District!
Senior Class Dues are $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Another great week of athletics. The teams continue to move forward as they get closer to the playoffs. We will be presenting the plan for Spring athletics in the next two weeks. Stay tuned!
From Coach Stewart
Congrats to the Boys and Girls swimming & diving teams on their victories over Ridley High School yesterday - both teams improved to 4 - 0. Special Congrats go out to 10th Grade Katya Eruslanova who broke the Ridley Pool and Haverford High School record in the 200 Freestyle with a new time of 1:53.53!
Message from Coach Gal: For any student interested in playing football for HHS in the fall of 2021. Signup to learn about off-season workouts. https://forms.gle/
Weekly Athletics Update
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Choral Concert https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pELiJaQ811e4qdzmLIuP6mKeofUiR7CG/view
Emerging Composers and Arrangers Fellowship (ECAF)
We're going to have our first meeting (via Zoom) next week for the Emerging Composers and Arrangers Fellowship (ECAF). Are you interested in composing or arranging your own music? What if there were a club at Haverford High School that linked you with others who share your interest? Well, there is now such a club - - the Emerging Composers and Arrangers Fellowship (ECAF)!
Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, 16 February at 2:30 pm at this Zoom link. Questions? Contact club officers Cole Yacono, Caleb Schmitt, or Vincente Senatore, or club advisor Mr. Hart.
Art Winners
Poster contest winners for the Discover Haverford organization in the 14 - 18 age group!
Congrats to:
Caley Kelinschmidt - 1st place
Karen Buchanan - 2nd place
Mia Esposito - 3rd place
Maddie Wilkins - Honorable Mention
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Autism Awareness
April is World Autism Awareness Month! Please see the following link if you would like to view the T-Shirt and place an order before March 5th
https://hmsautismawareness2021.itemorder.com/
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) The Snow did not deter the continued progress of the new HHS Wing of Educational Greatness.
2) Also, our new school store should be ready in about a month. The cabinets are getting hung, and the countertops template is being made! Stay tuned for pictures coming soon.
Guidance News
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/
NEW GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1612373040/haverfordk12paus/gejh7auytkj7sd1yjeoq/February2021_1.pdf
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/northeast March 7th-Sign Up This Month
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Delaware County will have a college fair in late April. Stay tuned for details in upcoming emails.
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
If you are with a COVID positive individual for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask within 6-Feet, you will be subject to Quarantine per the guidelines.
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Best Buddies Online Store. Many great new styles. Check out the interlocking hands on the H!
https://
2) Lax Flags are back! There was a shipment of 120 that has arrived!
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
3) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blanket. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
4) Black History Month Book Drive-
We will be at the Oakmont Building each Saturday this month, from 12-2 pm.
Go Fords!
February 5
HHS Community,
- Snow Day!, Virtual Day!, New Semester! All par for the COVID Pandemic Course! We had many more students in-person this week. The students at home are doing a good job of being engaged. Please continue to encourage your student to log on a minute early to class when at home.
- This email has new information that will be helpful to your student. Students are sent these emails, so they should be familiar with the information in the email. Check out our No Place For Hate Assembly on Monday during 3rd Block, Guidance Information and newsletter, and much more below.
- ON DISTRICT 2-HOUR DELAY DAYS, we will continue our virtual schedules beginning at 7:30. So, our schedule will not include a 2-hour delay.
- February 12th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 12th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
- February 15th-No School-Presidents' Day Holiday-No School for students.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
No Place For Hate Assembly-Monday 9:50 (You do not need to register ahead of time)
We are excited to host the virtual assembly scheduled at 9:50 am EST on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Below is the unique link for your school’s virtual program. Report to 3rd Block, and then we will begin the assembly.
https://www.bigmarker.com/
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When you click the link, your screen should look like the below screenshot. Teachers and students will hit the “Register” button to proceed.
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/northeast March 7th-Sign Up This Month
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Class of 2021
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home College Board Resources
In late February, we will send out PRELIMINARY plans for all Senior Events! FREE Masks and Lawn Signs for each Senior will be revealed.
Senior Class Dues will be $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. You can pay online by clicking-Haverford School District-then Haverford High School-then HHS Tab-then online payment-then Senior dues.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Another great week of athletics. The teams continue to move forward as they get closer to the playoffs.
Message from Coach Gal: For any student interested in playing football for HHS in the fall of 2021. Signup to learn about off-season workouts. https://forms.gle/
Weekly Athletics Update
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Students of The Month
Club News
Singing Valentine's
Singing Valentines is ON this year! Purchase your virtual Valentine's Day songs via the link below. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER! Each message is $3 and includes an original performance by members of Haverford's Combined Choirs. Last day to purchase a Valentine.
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Autism Awareness
April is World Autism Awareness Month! Please see the following link if you would like to view the T-Shirt and place an order before March 5th https://hmsautismawareness2021.itemorder.com/
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
1) The Snow did not deter the progress of the new HHS Wing of Educational Greatness.
2) Also, our new school store should be ready in about a month. The cabinets are getting hung, and we have secured a donor for the countertops. Our Best Buddies, Business, and Life Skills students will be the store managers soon. Stay tuned for pictures coming soon.
Guidance News
NEW GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1612373040/haverfordk12paus/gejh7auytkj7sd1yjeoq/February2021_1.pdf
Understanding your College Acceptance Letter https://event.webinarjam.com/register/34/q403mc6n by Fred Amrein 2/10 @ 8 PM
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
Delaware County Technical Schools Information Sessions with HHS Counselor, Ms. Vindler
Tuesday, February 9th.
6:30- 7:15 - General DCTS information and 7:30 - 8:15 Medical Careers information.
I will send out an email and link to students and parents.
Zoom ID # 228-925-2387
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
The nurses would like to remind you to social distance at any SuperBowl event or stay home to watch the game or the halftime show.
If you are with a COVID positive individual for 15 cumulative minutes with or without a mask within 6-Feet, you will be subject to Quarantine per the guidelines.
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Lax Flags are back! There was a shipment of 120 that has arrived!
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blankets-2 Blankets to choose from. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
3) Black History Month Book Drive
Go Fords!
January 29
HHS Community,
- What a semester! Historic! We are looking forward to the 2nd Semester. As one door closes, another one always opens! As long as the students are healthy, we encourage them to come into school on their Cohort Days. Some of the employees are starting to receive or be in line for the vaccinations! We are anxious and excited to get closer to one day all being at HHS again.
- ON DISTRICT 2-HOUR DELAY DAYS, we will continue our virtual schedules beginning at 7:30. So, our schedule will not include a 2-hour delay. We will continue with afternoon teacher hours on those days for all students, including our DCIU Technical Education students who are on a 2-Hour delay on those days.
- Students have updated the schedule in PowerSchool for the 2nd Semester. Also, they were emailed their schedules yesterday.
- February 3rd-Back to School Night 2-6:00-7:00 PM
- February is Black History Month. All departments are working on activities to help celebrate Black History Month. Read more about Black History month here: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
- February 12th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 12th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
- February 15th-No School-Presidents' Day Holiday-No School for students.
- KEYSTONE EXAMS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED UNTIL MARCH.
- Virtual Students-Please arrange a time that you can pick up and drop off your books in the attendance office this week. Virtual students, it is time for school health screenings. Please reach out to our school nurses, Ms. O'Sullivan or Ms. Shubert, to schedule an appointment for your child's health screening. If you wish to submit a physical evaluation form from your child's pediatrician in place of an appointment in our school, please send it directly to our school nurse. They can be reached at mosullivan@haverfordsd.net or ashubert@haverfordsd.net.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2022 and Beyond-College Board Resources
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Class of 2021
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home College Board Resources
In February, we will send out PRELIMINARY plans for all Senior Events!
Senior Class Dues will be $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office. We will have an online payment option opening soon. YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Class of 2021 Contests to help prepare for graduation. Face Mask and Lawn Sign Contest. CONTEST ENDS for MASKS and LAWN SIGNS end next Friday, 2/5/21.
We will purchase a lawn sign a face mask for every graduating Senior!!!!!! We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Face Mask. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your mask. Help the Class of 2021 shine! We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Lawn Signs for graduation. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your sign. Be creative. Have fun with it. Remember, it's for the whole class so that no individual student names will be on the signs. The winners receive:
- The 1st place winner will receive a $100 Wawa gift card and/or a Prom ticket.
- The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $50 Wawa gift cards and/or a Prom ticket.
Please print out the attached blank template, create your masterpiece, take a picture of it, and send it to Dr. Quinn @squinn@haverfordsd.net. The EXTENDED deadline is 11:59 pm on February 5th.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Athletics are off and running with masks on. Boys' and Girls' basketball, Boys' and Girls' swimming, and wrestling all had big wins in the last week. The teams have or are celebrating Senior Nights. Check out their games on the Livestream or on-demand on the YouTube channel. Winter track is running around the neighborhood in the cold but staying warm with their workouts and warm weather dreams in the Spring. The winter track does not have meets this season due to college indoor track restrictions. That is not deterring them from working hard and improving daily.
HHS Collegiate Athletic Signing- Friday, February 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the HHS main gymnasium.
This event is for Senior athletes who have committed either formally or verbally to play a collegiate sport in college for the 2021-2022 school year. If you haven't already signed up and are interested in participating, the deadline is Wednesday, February 3, 2021. To sign-up, be sure to complete this form: https://forms.gle/
For senior athletes that haven't decided yet, please do not rush to make this decision to participate in this signing. We want you to take the time that you need to make the decision that is best for you and your future. We will host another signing later in the Spring that you will participate in if you choose.
For those who have signed up and will participate in this event, due to COVID-19, we are asking that only your immediate family actively living in your household to attend in person. Everyone should practice social distancing and proper mask-wearing.
Please email me if you have any questions: vrobtison@haverfordsd.net
Message from Coach Gal: For any student interested in playing football for HHS in the fall of 2021. Signup to learn about off-season workouts. https://forms.gle/
Weekly Athletics Update
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Singing Valentine's
Singing Valentines is ON this year! Purchase your virtual Valentine's Day songs via the link below from Monday, January 25th to Friday, February 5th. Each message is $3 and includes an original performance by members of Haverford's Combined Choirs.
French Club
Bonjour! Are you looking for extra help in French? Are you looking to learn more about French food, language, and culture? How about competing for class credit or to win the famous Croissant Cup? To learn French slang, culture, and language, join the French club! Open to all levels of French and students of all language courses!
If interested, email Sophie Tomov at stomov67@haverfordsd.net
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
FBLA-FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS CLUB
These students virtually competed against students from across Delaware County and placed high enough to advance and compete against students across PA! The Fords are all business!
| EVENT | PLACE | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME |
| BUSINESS CALCULATIONS | 3 | Bridget | Yeats |
| BUSINESS LAW | 2 | Dillon | Girill |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 | Maddie | Ring |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 | Henry | Hicks |
| INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 1 | James | Yeats |
| INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MATH | 3 | Quentin | Ryan |
| JOURNALISM | 1 | Angelina | Dieu |
| JOURNALISM | 2 | Brooke | Snopkowski |
| PERSONAL FINANCE | 2 | Justin | Salvesen |
| SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS | 2 | Stephen | Callahan |
| WORD PROCESSING | 1 | Erin | Hughes |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN | 1 | Malena | Duque-Baird |
| CODING AND PROGRAMMING | Dennis | Pham |
Art Show Students
The art department has some positive updates and artwork to share! 15 Haverford AP Art juniors and seniors were accepted into the juried art show "Together We Rise" at the Media Arts Council. Multiple local high schools were represented. Click here to view their work in an online gallery. Congratulations to senior Reagan Jones for winning second place, and to senior Lauren Evans for winning an honorable mention! You can view their work in the gallery. I would also like to congratulate senior Karen Buchanan and junior Jordan Barbee, for winning awards in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Competitions!
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
Progress is being made! Here is a picture of what is being accomplished! Look for videos in future emails!
Guidance News
Happy Counselor's Week next week. Kudos to our counselors for all their hard work!
Dual Enrollment at DCCC https://www.dccc.edu/academics/programs/high-school-dual-enrollment Spring and summer classes registering soon.
ASVAB will be given on February 5th at HHS at 7:30 AM. "The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success." https://www.asvabprogram.com/parents-test The ASVAB is a test that the military and trade schools use as an admission tool. Sign up with Ms. Novino or Ms. Schnyder in the guidance office if interested. You can email them, and they will put you on the list.
Delaware County Technical Schools Virtual Open Houses-APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 30TH TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
During the next two months, Delaware County Technical Schools will hold several Virtual Open Houses to provide prospective students and parents an opportunity to learn about our various technical programs. These Open Houses will be conducted through the Zoom meeting platform to allow students and parents to view the DCIU programs and ask our teachers questions. A recording of the Open Houses will be posted on the DCIU website to view our students' programs and parents who cannot attend the live virtual meeting.
Check out the Eventbrite page for registration here: https://DelcoTechHS.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines-REPEAT MESSAGE
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Lax Flags are back! There was a shipment of 120 that has arrived!
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blankets-2 Blankets to choose from. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
Go Fords!
January 22
HHS Community,
Please take a long look at this week's schedule! This week is the last week of the semester, so finish Ford Strong! In this email, Singing Valentines, PSAT assistance, Spectators at athletics contests regulations, Class of 2021 Update, and more!
Dates for your January/February calendars:
- January 26th-PSAT- from 7:30 to 10:30. Virtual Day for all students. The PSAT is in-person and will take place from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Transportation will be provided. DCIU programs will continue at their regularly scheduled times. Virtual classes will begin at 11:30 that day. Busses arrive at HHS for 10:45 dismissal.
- PSAT TEST TAKERS WERE SENT AN EMAIL TODAY WITH THEIR ROOM ASSIGNMENT. Please bring your $20 cash or check on the day of the test. Free and reduced lunch students are free.
- Here is the virtual schedule for Tuesday, January 26th:
- 11:30-12:06 Block 1
- 12:08-12:44 Block 2
- 12:46-1:22 Block 3
- 1:24-2:00 Block 4
- January 27th and 28th-Final Exams-27th (Blocks 1 and 2) and 28th (Blocks 3 and 4). Busses arrive at HHS for 10:45 dismissal. DCIU programs will have transportation on both days.
- Exam Schedule Blocks 1 and 3-7:30-9:00-"A" Cohort students in-person, "B" Cohort Virtual
- Exam Schedule for Blocks 2 and 4-9:10-10:40-"B" Cohort Students in-person, "A" Cohort Virtual
- January 29th-Final Exam Make-Ups and Transition Day to the 2nd Semester. No School for students at HHS or DCIU programs.
- February 3rd-Back to School Night 2-6:00-7:00 PM
- February 12th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 15th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
- February 15th-No School-Presidents' Day Holiday-No School for students.
- February 22nd-February 25th-Keystone Examinations-7:30-9:30 Daily. A schedule for Keystones will be sent in February.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021
We met with the Class Advisors and Class officers this past week. We discussed an outdoor prom and other senior events! In February, we will send out PRELIMINARY plans for all Senior Events!
Senior Class Dues will be $40. Feel free to send a check or money order with your Senior dues care of Ms. Smyth in the main office.
YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Repeat Messages: We are planning for Prom and Graduation. Graduation will be on June 10th, 2021. At present, St. Joseph's University is not allowed to accommodate our 481 graduates. We will be ready with alternative plans for a spectacular graduation experience.
The Please Touch Museum is presently not open and cannot accommodate our 600 attendees to the Prom. We are working on a plan for an outdoor prom in a manner that follows Health Department Guidelines! It is not easy to figure out, but we will do our best!
Class of 2021 Contests to help prepare for graduation. Face Mask and Lawn Sign Contest.
We will purchase a lawn sign a face mask for every graduating Senior!!!!!!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Face Mask. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your mask. Help the Class of 2021 shine!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Lawn Signs for graduation. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your sign. Be creative. Have fun with it. Remember, it's for the whole class so that no individual student names will be on the signs. The winners receive:
- The 1st place winner will receive a $100 Wawa gift card and/or a Prom ticket.
- The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $50 Wawa gift cards and/or a Prom ticket.
Please print out the attached blank template, create your masterpiece, take a picture of it, and send it to Dr. Quinn @squinn@haverfordsd.net. The deadline is 11:59 pm on February 1st.
PSAT PRACTICE FOR FREE!!!
PSAT practice test #1 Answer Key Explanations
PSAT practice test #2 Answer Key Explanations
Here is a link to a 10-minute video that outlines some strategies by our own math teacher, Ms. Heuisler: PSAT math strategy Video
Here are the dates for the 3 Zoom Calls where students can ask questions, and a link to my Zoom meeting room:
https://haverfordsd.zoom.us/j/2131761745
Meeting ID: 213 176 1745
Monday, 1/25/21 2:00-3:00
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Message from Coach Gal: For any student interested in playing football for HHS in the fall of 2021. Signup to learn about off-season workouts. https://forms.gle/
Weekly Athletics Update
Central Athletic League - Winter Sports, Live-Stream Links (1).pdf Links for the Central League for events in their gymnasiums.
All of our home contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Friday, 1/22/2021
Girls Swimming & Diving 3:45 p.m. away vs. Upper Darby
Live-Stream Link: Will not be available until closer to the meet date. Our coach will send this out to our Swimming & Diving Parents.
Boys Swimming and Diving 6:00 p.m. away vs. Upper Darby
Live-Stream Link: Will not be available until closer to the meet date. Our coach will send this out to our Swimming & Diving Parents.
Boys Basketball Freshman 4:00 p.m. home vs. Springfield
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Boys Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. home vs. Springfield-SENIOR NIGHT
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Girls Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. away vs. Springfield
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Let's Go, Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
Singing Valentine's
Singing Valentines is ON this year! Purchase your virtual Valentine's Day songs via the link below from Monday, January 25th to Friday, February 5th. Each message is $3 and includes an original performance by members of Haverford's Combined Choirs.
French Club
Bonjour! Are you looking for extra help in French? Are you looking to learn more about French food, language, and culture? How about competing for class credit or to win the famous Croissant Cup? To learn French slang, culture, and language, join the French club! Open to all levels of French and students of all language courses!
If interested, email Sophie Tomov at stomov67@haverfordsd.net
" Be an Actuary Day"
In collaboration with Haverford High School, Temple University is sponsoring a "Be an Actuary Day" event. This two-part event will be held virtually on February 23 and March 1 via Zoom. This is an event that the actuarial credentialing bodies, the SOA and CAS will run with Temple's help. Activities would include a mini math competition and discussion with industry professionals. Temple would like to get a pre-registration report to the actuarial society by January 22, so they know how many students would like to attend. The registration link is below. If you have any questions, please contact Jeffrey Zheng at tuk40725@temple.edu, Shelley Daniszewski at mdaniszewski@haverfordsd.
The registration link can be found on our website: http://www.
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Construction Update
Rumor is steel will be coming soon! The drains are being run to keep HHS environmentally friendly and flood free. The project managers' offices are up and running. The Labor Day opening is still on track!
Guidance News-Repeat messages
ASVAB will be given on February 5th at HHS at 7:30 AM. "The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success." https://www.asvabprogram.com/parents-test The ASVAB is a test that the military and trade schools use as an admission tool. Sign up with Ms. Novino or Ms. Schnyder in the guidance office if interested. You can email them, and they will put you on the list.
Delaware County Technical Schools Virtual Open Houses-APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 30TH TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
During the next two months, Delaware County Technical Schools will hold several Virtual Open Houses to provide prospective students and parents an opportunity to learn about our various technical programs. These Open Houses will be conducted through the Zoom meeting platform to allow students and parents to view the DCIU programs and ask our teachers questions. A recording of the Open Houses will be posted on the DCIU website to view our students' programs and parents who cannot attend the live virtual meeting.
Check out the Eventbrite page for registration here: https://DelcoTechHS.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
College Financial Planning
Here is a link to the saving for college from Fred Amrein. He usually does in-person workshops for HHS.
https://vimeo.com/497809124/
They also have an Understanding Your Financial Award Letter Webinar on 2/10. Here is the link for that program registration.
https://www.payfored.com/
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines-REPEAT MESSAGE
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
The PA Secretary of Health also issued an order https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/covid_additionalmitigation.html limiting inside gatherings to 10. This does not apply to schools, but it does apply to sports and activities. Therefore, our sports competitions will not begin until at least January 4 unless the order is changed.
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
1) Lax Flags are back! There was a shipment of 120 that has arrived!
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
2) Baseball Fundraiser-Haverford Blankets-2 Blankets to choose from. Anyone interested in purchasing can email Coach Bogo@ fordsbaseball@gmail.com
January 15
HHS Community,
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MLK Day, Jr. Monday. We know it isn't easy to do service on Monday due to COVID. Please take some time to reflect on the non-violent teachings of Dr. King this weekend. “Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.” Quote before a group of students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia, October 26, 1967, MLK, Jr.
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PSAT final registration is today. FREE Strategies and Zoom Meetings for practice during the next two weeks are below. As always, all students will be socially distanced in their testing rooms.
Dates for your January/February calendars:
- January 18th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School for students.
- January 26th-PSAT- from 7:30 to 10:30. Virtual Day for all students. The PSAT is in-person and will take place from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Transportation will be provided. DCIU programs will continue that day at their regularly scheduled times. Virtual classes will begin at 11:30 that day.
- 11:30-12:06 Block 1
- 12:08-12:44 Block 2
- 12:46-1:22 Block 3
- 1:24-2:00 Block 4
- January 27th and 28th-Final Exams-27th (Blocks 1 and 2) and 28th (Blocks 3 and 4).
- Exam Schedule Blocks 1 and 3-7:30-9:00
- Exam Schedule for Blocks 2 and 4-9:10-10:40
- January 29th-Final Exam Make-Ups and Transition Day to the 2nd Semester. No School for students.
- February 12th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 15th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
- February 15th-No School-Presidents' Day Holiday-No School for students.
- February 22nd-February 25th-Keystone Examinations-7:30-9:30 Daily. A schedule for Keystones will be sent in February.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021-Repeat Message
We are planning for Prom and Graduation. Graduation will be on June 10th, 2021. At present, St. Joseph's University is not allowed to accommodate our 481 graduates. We will be ready with alternative plans for a spectacular graduation experience.
The Please Touch Museum is presently not open and cannot accommodate our 600 attendees to the Prom. We are working on a plan for an outdoor prom in a manner that follows Health Department Guidelines! It is not easy to figure out, but we will do our best!
Senior Class Dues will be $40. YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Class of 2021 Contests to help prepare for graduation. Face Mask and Lawn Sign Contest.
We will purchase a lawn sign a face mask for every graduating Senior!!!!!!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Face Mask. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your mask. Help the Class of 2021 shine!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Lawn Signs for graduation. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your sign. Be creative. Have fun with it. Remember, it's for the whole class so that no individual student names will be on the signs. The winners receive:
- The 1st place winner will receive a $100 Wawa gift card and/or a Prom ticket.
- The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $50 Wawa gift cards and/or a Prom ticket.
Please print out the attached blank template, create your masterpiece, take a picture of it, and send it to Dr. Quinn @squinn@haverfordsd.net. The deadline is 11:59 pm on February 1st.
PSAT PRACTICE FOR FREE!!!
PSAT practice test #1 Answer Key Explanations
PSAT practice test #2 Answer Key Explanations
Here is a link to a 10-minute video that outlines some strategies by our own math teacher, Ms. Heuisler: PSAT math strategy Video
Here are the dates for the 3 Zoom Calls where students can ask questions, and a link to my Zoom meeting room:
https://haverfordsd.zoom.us/j/2131761745
Meeting ID: 213 176 1745
Tuesday, 1/19/21 2:00-3:00
Friday, 1/22/21 2:00-3:00
Monday, 1/25/21 2:00-3:00
Guidance News
ASVAB will be given on February 5th at HHS at 7:30 AM. "The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success." https://www.asvabprogram.com/parents-test The ASVAB is a test that the military and trade schools use as an admission tool. Sign up with Ms. Novino or Ms. Schnyder in the guidance office if interested. You can email them, and they will put you on the list.
PSAT INFORMATION
The PSAT is $20 paid on the day of the test. Free and Reduced Lunch students are free.
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy. There are extra copies in the main office if needed.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Delaware County Technical Schools Virtual Open Houses-APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 30TH TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
During the next two months, Delaware County Technical Schools will hold several Virtual Open Houses to provide prospective students and parents an opportunity to learn about our various technical programs. These Open Houses will be conducted through the Zoom meeting platform to allow students and parents to view the DCIU programs and ask our teachers questions. A recording of the Open Houses will be posted on the DCIU website to view our students' programs and parents who cannot attend the live virtual meeting.
Check out the Eventbrite page for registration here: https://DelcoTechHS.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
College Financial Planning
Here is a link to the saving for college from Fred Amrein. He usually does in-person workshops for HHS.
https://vimeo.com/497809124/
They also have an Understanding Your Financial Award Letter Webinar on 2/10. Here is the link for that program registration.
https://www.payfored.com/
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Message from Coach Gal: For any student interested in playing football for HHS in the fall of 2021. Signup to learn about off-season workouts. https://forms.gle/
Weekly Athletics Update
We want to thank our student-athletes, their families, and our coaches for working so hard to ensure positive experiences for our winter athletic teams.
We will begin allowing home fans on January 22nd for our home competitions in a limited capacity. Each student-athlete will be allowed to have 2 adults (21 yrs old or older) for their competition. Approved home fans will be cleared out in between the JV and Varsity contests. Away locations have a variety of policies. Coaches will update parents weekly to let them know what to expect.
All of our home contests will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Athletic schedule for the week with links for watching the home and away live-streams:
Saturday, 1/16/2021
Boys Wrestling JV 10:00 a.m./V 11:00 a.m. away vs. Garnet Valley
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/
Girls Basketball JV 11:30 a.m./V 1:00 p.m. home vs. Marple Newtown
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/
Boys Basketball JV 3:00 p.m./V 4:30 p.m. away vs. Marple Newtown
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/
Tuesday, 1/19/2021
Boys Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. home vs. Garnet Valley
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/
Girls Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. away vs. Garnet Valley
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/
Thursday, 1/21/2021
Wrestling JV 6:00 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. away vs. Ridley
Live-Stream Link: http://ridleysdrhs.ss18.
Friday, 1/22/2021
Girls Swimming & Diving 3:45 p.m. away vs. Upper Darby
Live-Stream Link: Will not be available until closer to the meet date. Our coach will send this out to our Swimming & Diving Parents.
Boys Swimming and Diving 6:00 p.m. away vs. Upper Darby
Live-Stream Link: Will not be available until closer to the meet date. Our coach will send this out to our Swimming & Diving Parents.
Boys Basketball Freshman 4:00 p.m. home vs. Springfield
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Boys Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. home vs. Springfield
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Girls Basketball JV 5:30 p.m./V 7:00 p.m. away vs. Springfield
Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.
Let's Go Fords!
Ms. Robtison
Club News
E-Sports
There will be a meeting this coming Wednesday, 1/20, at 2:30 via Zoom. If you signed up, you would receive an email about the meeting. Email Mr. Berardoni if you have any questions.
" Be an Actuary Day"
In collaboration with Haverford High School, Temple University is sponsoring a "Be an Actuary Day" event. This two-part event will be held virtually on February 23 and March 1 via Zoom. This is an event that the actuarial credentialing bodies, the SOA and CAS will run with Temple's help. Activities would include a mini math competition and discussion with industry professionals. Temple would like to get a pre-registration report to the actuarial society by January 22, so they know how many students would like to attend. The registration link is below. If you have any questions, please contact Jeffrey Zheng at tuk40725@temple.edu, Shelley Daniszewski at mdaniszewski@haverfordsd.
The registration link can be found on our website: http://www.
Penn and Ink
There will be a Pen and Ink staff interest meeting Wednesday, 1/20 @ 2:00 in Ms. Grady's Zoom Room. All who are interested in taking part in this wonderful publication are welcome to attend. In the meantime, anyone who is interested in having their poems, art, photos, stories...PUBLISHED in Pen and Ink can send them to penandink@haverfordsd.net or share with Pen & Ink.
Yearbook
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines-REPEAT MESSAGE
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
The PA Secretary of Health also issued an order https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/covid_additionalmitigation.html limiting inside gatherings to 10. This does not apply to schools, but it does apply to sports and activities. Therefore, our sports competitions will not begin until at least January 4 unless the order is changed.
Main Office Assistance-Repeat Message
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."-Update
Pipes are being run under where the new wing will be. The workers are working to ensure proper drainage and environmental regulations. The office trailers are almost all set, and the weather continues to be conducive to keeping the project moving along on time. The date for the project's completion is the first day of the new school year in September.
Fundraisers
1) The CLASS OF 2023 Fundraiser! https://
2) ChipotleFundraiser.pdf Class of 2023 Chipotle Fundraiser
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Haverford School District. Come into the Chipotle at 116 W Township Line Rd Ste 206 in Havertown on Sunday, January 17th, between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to ensure that 33% of the
proceeds will be donated to Haverford School District. NEW! ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP Use code VXHY246 before checkout in the ‘promo’ field. Orders placed on Chipotle.com or through the Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code will be counted towards the fundraiser.
3) Basketball Fundraiser
Haverford Basketball 20-21 Team Store:
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/
Go Fords!
January 8
HHS Community,
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Happy New Year! We hope one of your New Year's resolutions is to read all information in all of our emails!
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6 Months until Graduation on 6/10/21!
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PSAT final registration is Friday, January 15th. The amount of Juniors registered is lower than expected even during COVID times. Please encourage your student to register ASAP. All 2 or 4-year CollegeBound Freshmen through Juniors should register. See below in the Guidance section for details.
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"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction." The construction of our new HHS Wing of Education and the renovating of our present Chemistry and Biology rooms has begun. It will be getting loud outside this winter, but the workers are doing a wonderful job of containing the site and taking all necessary precautions. All of the improvements will be completed by the end of this summer! Renovation plans are in the drawing and financial planning phases for the new Choir, Band, Orchestra Rooms, and fitness center for the Summer of 2022. The facilities will meet the high level of academic expectations of the Haverford Community.
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Dates for your January/February calendars:
- January 15th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 15th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
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January 18th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School for students.
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January 26th-PSAT- from 7:30 to 10:30. Virtual Day for all students. The PSAT is in-person and will take place from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Transportation will be provided. DCIU programs will continue that day at their regularly scheduled times. We will send the virtual class schedule for that day in 2 weeks. Virtual classes will begin at 11:30 that day.
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January 27th and 28th-Final Exams-27th(Blocks 1 and 2) and 28th(Blocks 3 and 4).
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January 29th-Final Exam Make-Ups and Transition Day to the 2nd Semester. No School for students.
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February 12th-No classes at HHS. Students will work from home on the 15th. Students will be given work to be completed asynchronously.
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February 15th-No School-President's Day Holiday-No School for students.
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February 22nd-February 25th-Keystone Examinations-7:30-9:30 Daily. A schedule for Keystones will be sent in February.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Class of 2021
We are planning for Prom and Graduation. Graduation will be on June 10th, 2021. At present, St. Joseph's University is not allowed to accommodate our 481 graduates. We will be ready with alternative plans for a spectacular graduation experience.
The Please Touch Museum is presently not open and cannot accommodate our 600 attendees to the Prom. We are working on a plan for an outdoor prom in a manner that follows Health Department Guidelines! It is not easy to figure out, but we will do our best!
Senior Class Dues will be $40. YOU MUST BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ON YOUR OWN THIS YEAR. See link below. An email will be sent on how to pay dues this month.
Class of 2021 Contests to help prepare for graduation. Face Mask and Lawn Sign Contest.
We will purchase a lawn sign a face mask for every graduating Senior!!!!!!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Face Mask. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your mask. Help the Class of 2021 shine!
We are looking for you and your creativity to design the HHS Class of 2021 Lawn Signs for graduation. Attached is a sample and a blank template for you to use to create your sign. Be creative. Have fun with it. Remember, it's for the whole class so that no individual student names will be on the signs. The winners receive:
- The 1st place winner will receive a $100 Wawa gift card and/or a Prom ticket.
- The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $50 Wawa gift cards and/or a Prom ticket.
Please print out the attached blank template, create your masterpiece, take a picture of it, and send it to Dr. Quinn @squinn@haverfordsd.net. The deadline is 11:59 pm on February 1st.
Guidance News
ASVAB will be given on February 5th at HHS. "The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success." https://www.asvabprogram.com/parents-test The ASVAB is a test that the military and trade schools use as an admission tool. Sign up with Ms. Novino or Ms. Schnyder in the guidance office if interested.
The PSAT is $20 paid the day of the test. Free and Reduced Lunch students are free.
Freshmen-144 Sophomores-248 Juniors-196 Numbers signed up to date.
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy. There are extra copies in the main office if needed.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Delaware County Technical Schools Virtual Open Houses
During the next two months, Delaware County Technical Schools will hold several Virtual Open Houses to provide prospective students and parents an opportunity to learn about our various technical programs. These Open Houses will be conducted through the Zoom meeting platform to allow students and parents to view the DCIU programs and ask our teachers questions. A recording of the Open Houses will be posted on the DCIU website to view our students' programs and parents who cannot attend the live virtual meeting.
Check out the Eventbrite page for registration here: https://DelcoTechHS.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
College Financial Planning
Here is a link to the saving for college from Fred Amrein. He usually does in-person workshops for HHS.
https://vimeo.com/497809124/
They also have an Understanding Your Financial Award Letter Webinar on 2/10. Here is the link for that program registration.
https://www.payfored.com/
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
PMEA Music Winners
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Announces 2020-2021 District-Level Band, Choir, and Orchestra Musicians. Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties—District 12 of Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is pleased to announce the selected musicians for the 2020-2021 District 12-Level Band, Choir, and Orchestra from Haverford High School. HHS was well represented. Congratulations to all the winners!
District Band
Cole Yacono, Alto Saxophone
Nathaniel Drew, Trumpet
Henry Allen, Horn
District Choir
Tom Huangpu, Bass
Owen Krewson, Bass
Alexandria Lauff, Alto
Shane Leinhauser, Tenor
Jose Luis Policarpio, Tenor
Sophia Politano, Soprano
Libby Sweitzer, Alto
Sarah Wachs, Soprano
Elizabeth Womack, Alto
District Orchestra
Jordan Barbee, Viola
Chloe Hyun, Violin
Amelia Lint, Double Bass
Jose Luis Policarpio, Cello
Katie Youn, Cello
Kevin Zhang, Viola
The participants who were awarded places in the PMEA District 12 Ensembles were selected for their outstanding musicianship during a virtual audition process. Students received a score and additional commentary provided by area District 12 Music Educators. The top students from District 12 (as determined based on the statewide formulas) will be eligible to submit a recording to be considered for the All-State event to be hosted in April.
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,000 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, and those in the music industry, merchandising, and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning, and performance, as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities.
For more information about PMEA, please visit https://www.pmea.net/
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Our winter athletics are back! Competitions start next week!
Winter sports competitions will begin for some sports as early as next week. The Central Athletic League (CAL) continues to meet regularly to review schedules, coordinate plans, and monitor our winter athletic seasons. In an abundance of caution for contests that occur before the official CAL start of the league schedules, we will not allow fans to attend our competitions. We want to ensure that we get our initial indoor competitions off the floor and running successfully before hosting spectators. Here at Haverford High School, we are optimistic that we can start allowing home spectators (2 adults per student-athlete on the specific team competing) on Friday, January 22. Please know that we will live stream all contests that are hosted at home in our gym. This will include scrimmages and games. Our games are all viewable through our athletic youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
Thank you in advance for everyone's patience as we safely roll out winter sports.
Club News
Hi-Q
HiQ is 2-0 and won a virtual match versus Sun Valley and Penn Wood yesterday. The team is continuing the tradition of HHS greatness! Mr. Berardoni and Mr. Donaghy attended the virtual meet. See the picture below.
READ THE FORDIAN, your student newspaper!
Despite the virtual school, hybrid school, and the raging Pandemic, you can read the latest news at thefordian.com or Instagram hhsfordian. We have published many articles over the break. Learn how you can make delicious Hot Cocoa Bombs, follow the 2020 timeline, learn how the National Honor Society helped others through the pie sale and toy drive, and more! Please read and make a comment - the writers would love to hear from you.
Would you like to write an article? Take pictures? Learn graphic arts? Contact our Editor-in-Chief, Liz Wolfe, at ewolfe74@haverfordsd.net or text @thefordian to the number 81010.
E-Sports
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR ESPORTS. LOOK FOR AN EMAIL THIS WEEK ABOUT THE FIRST MEETING. An ESports interest Google Form was sent in December. Email Mr. Berardoni @ jberardoni@haverfordsd.net if you would like to sign up and cannot find the link.
Yearbook Club
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592. Go to 'Buy a Yearbook' Questions? Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines-REPEAT MESSAGE
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
The PA Secretary of Health also issued an order https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/covid_additionalmitigation.html limiting inside gatherings to 10. This does not apply to schools, but it does apply to sports and activities. Therefore, our sports competitions will not begin until at least January 4 unless the order is changed.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Fundraisers
The CLASS OF 2023 Fundraiser!
https://
Go Fords!
December 11
HHS Community,
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We are back in our Hybrid Model! We cannot shorten up the emails yet because there is still too much good happening at HHS! The students did a wonderful job transitioning back to school. We have a nice mix of in-person students and students on Zoom. We will continue all of our safety measures now and in the New Year. As always, thanks for monitoring your student's grades on Powerschool. We appreciate you continuing to keep them engaged, safe, and active during these times!
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Governor Wolf has put in a mitigation order that will begin tonight at midnight! HHS will not turn into a Pumpkin! See the link below. We cannot do any in-person extracurricular activities until 1/4/2021. Our athletics teams will be back strong in January. All indications are that the FORDS have some promising teams for winter athletics. The teams will have to practice outdoors on their own, like in the "old days." They will be ready when the seasons start in January! https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Guidance/Targeted-Mitigation-FAQ.aspx
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No in-person activities, no problem! Check out our virtual play in the next two weeks. If you want to see it "live," tune into the Drama Club's Youtube Channel at 7:30 PM this Saturday. Our Drama Club perseveres no matter the restrictions! You cannot hold back their creativity during COVID!
Here is the link to the Haverford HS Drama Club YouTube page. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCZWm_xBcQmYmUG16pIWQg/
The Youtube Live Premiere Watch Page will appear sometime in the late afternoon tomorrow. The show starts at 7:30 PM EST! If you subscribe to the HHS Drama Club YouTube page, you will get an email alert as soon as the watch page goes live! DON'T MISS OUT!
SCHEDULE Remains the same for the Remainder of 2020
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
- Over 600 Freshmen through Juniors have signed up for the January 26th PSAT. Have you? Check your email for the signup link.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
- Holiday Drive remains on! Here is a flyer with all information.
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Student Technology Help Desk
Are you interested in helping with technology at HHS in the afternoons after school? Are you able to fix computers or help our technology department deliver necessary items to classrooms? This is a great opportunity for students that like to learn valuable lifelong skills and help HHS too.
Email Mr. Masino at jmasino@haverfordsd.net if you are interested.
Athletics Update
Our winter athletics will be on hold until 1/4/20. The players and coaches had a great first week of practice. They hope to receive their competition schedules when we return in the New Year. Our games will be live-streamed so that we can watch them live from home or on-demand.
Winter Sports: For sport-specific information, please contact each program coach directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are below.
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
Girls Basketball Coach Pellicane, lpellicane@haverfordsd.net
Boys Basketball, Coach Heinerichs, kheinerichs@haverfordsd.net
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.net
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Club News
E-Sports
All those interested in ESports look for a Google Form this week to sign-up for our latest club!
Drama Club
Drama Club Fall Play: Saturday evening at 7:30. Attend through the Haverford Drama Club YouTube.
Here is the link to the Haverford HS Drama Club YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCZWm_xBcQmYmUG16pIWQg/
The Youtube Live Premiere Watch Page will appear sometime in the late afternoon tomorrow. The show starts at 7:30 PM EST! If you subscribe to the HHS Drama Club YouTube page, you will get an email alert as soon as the watch page goes live! DON'T MISS OUT!
FORDIAN
READ THE FORDIAN!! Go to thefordian.com to read the many articles that have been published during this unusual school year. Our enthusiastic and dedicated staff, led by Elizabeth Wolfe and Sophia Khan, will be publishing holiday articles this week as well as school updates. Log on and leave a comment. Be part of their audience! Support your school newspaper! New writers are always welcome. Text @thefordian to the number 81010
Penn and Ink Club
ATTENTION: HAVERFORD'S LITERARY MAGAZINE PEN AND INK IS ON FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR! Our new sponsor is Ms. Grady!
We are in desperate need of submissions and new staff members! If you enjoy art, writing, or creative work, please contact Lucy Witman ( lwitman28@haverfordsd.net ) or Rachel Plasky ( rplasky57@haverfprdsd.net ) to get involved or if you have any questions! Typical submissions are poetry, short stories, art pieces, photographs, or excerpts from longer pieces. You do not need to be on staff to submit to the magazine, but new members are very much welcome.
Yearbook Club
Yearbooks are no longer included with Senior Dues, and parents can go ahead and order a yearbook from Herff Jones directly.
Calling all parents! We are looking for pictures of your seniors to be used in this year's edition of the HHS Greystones! Please send in photos from Field Days, May Days, School Concerts, Talent Shows, or sports even if you transferred into the district! (Preferably group photos)
http://http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=hvfords Send in your favorite Selfie Photo. Click the link for details.
We want to remind all students and Guardians that you can order your yearbook today! Prices are at an all-time low, and they will be rising after thanksgiving. NEW THIS YEAR, Senior yearbooks are no longer part of your dues, and if you would like a copy, you must buy a book separately. Senior ads are also for sale, for a 1/4, 1/2, or full page! A senior ad is your way to show them how proud you are of them for all of their hard work and incredible accomplishments. You can add personal photos, special memories, and a unique message to honor and congratulate them in a way they'll be able to cherish for years to come.
To send the throwback photos to Ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net or arosshhs1@gmail.com
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592
Go to 'Buy a Yearbook'
Questions? email the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
The PA Secretary of Health also issued an order https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/covid_additionalmitigation.html limiting inside gatherings to 10. This does not apply to schools, but it does apply to sports and activities. Therefore, our sports competitions will not begin until at least January 2 unless the order is changed.
Here is a Minding Your Mind link on "Pandemic Grief and The Holidays" https://mindingyourmind.org/online/community-conversations/
Guidance News-Repeat except for ASVAB
ASVAB will be given on February 5th at HHS. "The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success." https://www.asvabprogram.com/parents-test The ASVAB is a test that the military and trade schools use as an admission tool. Sign up with Ms. Novino or Ms. Schnyder in the guidance office if interested.
PSAT-Repeat Message
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) Wrestling Team Fundraiser-Haverford Gear-Look great in Haverford Gear during 2021
2) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
December 4
HHS Community,
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We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving Break! We are trying to shorten up our emails in the New Year, and this email is the start of the process.
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It was decided at last night's School Board that students return to their hybrid schedule on Wednesday, December 9th. Please continue to encourage your student to have their cameras on and ready to go for class on time. They are doing a great job of keeping up with the teachers' Canvas pages. We are continuing to attempt to strike the proper balance of screen and non-screen time. Let's all make a great academic push going into the Holiday Break! As always, the schedule is below. We are very proud of what the Fords are doing in and out of the classroom. Their creativity at clubs, service projects, and athletics has exceeded expectations. Our virtual Drama Club play will be out soon. Our Championship HI-Q team won their first competition ever on Zoom. Our winter athletics begin today. The Fords continue to deal with COVID and COVID guidelines while advancing in all endeavors! Thank you for supporting the students to be Ford Tough!
SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings - Over 560 Freshmen through Juniors have signed up for the January 26th PSAT. Have you? Check your email for the signup link.
- Please continue to report to HHS all positive COVID tests and close contacts of COVID positive people to keep everyone safe. See the up-to-date Chester County Health Website for all COVID details and data https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
- HHS Construction has begun. The perimeter fence is set up in the back of HHS. It is over 300 feet to clear the fence in the right field of the baseball field! The FORDS have been clearing hurdles higher than that all year! We are excited to expand HHS in order to accommodate our growing population! Our facility will soon match our high academic and extracurricular expectations! Go Fords!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Student Technology Help Desk
Are you interested in helping with technology at HHS in the afternoons after school? Are you able to fix computers or help our technology department deliver necessary items to classrooms? This is a great opportunity for students that like to learn valuable lifelong skills and help HHS too.
Email Mr. Masino at jmasino@haverfordsd.net if you are interested.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Winter Athletics begins today. All indoor activities will follow State and County guidelines. We hope competitions will start soon. Presently, Delaware County has limited athletics, so our competition start date has not been finalized. The Fords look to be in the mix of top teams in the area for all winter sports.
Winter Sports: For sport-specific information, please contact each program coach directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are below.
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
Girls Basketball Coach Pellicane, lpellicane@haverfordsd.net
Boys Basketball, Coach Heinerichs, kheinerichs@haverfordsd.net
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.net
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Student Technology Help Desk
Are you interested in helping with technology at HHS in the afternoons after school? Are you able to fix computers or help our technology department deliver necessary items to classrooms? This is a great opportunity for students that like to learn valuable lifelong skills and help HHS too.
Email Mr. Masino at jmasino@haverfordsd.net if you are interested.
Club News
Penn and Ink Club
ATTENTION: HAVERFORD'S LITERARY MAGAZINE PEN AND INK IS ON FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR! Our new sponsor is Ms. Grady!
We are in desperate need of submissions and new staff members! If you enjoy art, writing, or creative work, please contact Lucy Witman ( lwitman28@haverfordsd.net ) or Rachel Plasky ( rplasky57@haverfprdsd.net ) to get involved or if you have any questions! Typical submissions are poetry, short stories, art pieces, photographs, or excerpts from longer pieces. You do not need to be on staff to submit to the magazine, but new members are very much welcome.
Yearbook Club
Yearbooks are no longer included with Senior Dues, and parents can go ahead and order a yearbook from Herff Jones directly.
Calling all parents! We are looking for pictures of your seniors to be used in this year's edition of the HHS Greystones! Please send in photos from Field Days, May Days, School Concerts, Talent Shows, or sports even if you transferred into the district! (Preferably group photos)
http://http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=hvfords Send in your favorite Selfie Photo. Click the link for details.
We want to remind all students and Guardians that you can order your yearbook today! Prices are at an all-time low, and they will be rising after thanksgiving. NEW THIS YEAR, Senior yearbooks are no longer part of your dues, and if you would like a copy, you must buy a book separately. Senior ads are also for sale, for a 1/4, 1/2, or full page! A senior ad is your way to show them how proud you are of them for all of their hard work and incredible accomplishments. You can add personal photos, special memories, and a unique message to honor and congratulate them in a way they'll be able to cherish for years to come.
To send the throwback photos to Ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net or arosshhs1@gmail.com
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592
Go to 'Buy a Yearbook'
Questions? email the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Messages from The School Nurses and New Chester County Health Department (CCHD) Guidelines
https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Latest News About the Pandemic
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
The PA Secretary of Health also issued an order https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/covid_additionalmitigation.html limiting inside gatherings to 10. This does not apply to schools, but it does apply to sports and activities. Therefore, our sports competitions will not begin until at least January 2 unless the order is changed.
Here is a Minding Your Mind link on "Pandemic Grief and The Holidays" https://mindingyourmind.org/online/community-conversations/
Guidance News-Repeat News
PSAT
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
November 23
HHS Community,
- We are so thankful for the Students at HHS, the HHS staff, and Haverford Community for all they have done from last March until now to keep us going and growing! The year has been different, magical, and fruitful. May the Thanksgiving Break give us a moment to pause and reflect on how we changed, overcame, adapted, created, and prospered in the past year! Thank you for helping your student, and we look forward to even better days in December and The New Year!
- The School Board of Directors met on Monday evening, November 23rd, to vote on the District going to Virtual Learning from 11/30-12/8. The School Board voted yes to every student being virtual; another meeting will be held on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7:30 PM to discuss further plans for December. The current plan is that students return on December 9th. We want the students to stay in their routine so the schedule will remain the same. Every student is expected to Zoom into every class daily and arrive on time to class. The schedule is below:
SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
The "A and B" day schedule (THIS IS NOT YOUR COHORT) for next Week for alternating classes only is Monday- B, Tuesday-B, Wednesday-A, Thursday-A, and Friday-B.
The DCIU Technical Education and Medical Careers Programs remain open and at the regularly scheduled bus runs.
- Over 500 Freshmen through Juniors have signed up for the January 26th PSAT. Have you? Check your email for the signup link.
- Thanksgiving Week Netflix picks: "The Social Dilemma." A film about the human impact of Social Media. Very helpful in understanding the social media messaging of our students.
- Please continue to take the proper precautions in all that you do in the fight against COVID. Some reported COVID number increases in adolescents are due to sleepovers, carpooling, and social gatherings. We thank you for any assistance with driving the numbers down. A reminder, if someone in your house has COVID, you need to quarantine. The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 will give you guidelines on the length of your quarantine. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better.
- PA Travel Guidelines at the Holiday Season https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx
- Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Football vs. Strath Haven at 11 AM on Saturday, November 28. The game will be live-streamed at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Winter Sports: For sport-specific information, please contact each program coach directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are below.
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.net
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Swimming and diving. Coach Stewart will communicate with our Swimming & Diving families. If you want to be added to the communication list, please email Coach Stewart.
We ask that families be prepared for either date. To be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after. Sections 1-6 and Section 10 must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete is allowed to tryout for any winter sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable. Please remember that all dates for tryouts are fluid, and we will continue to keep you updated in our weekly Friday email. Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated October 19 or earlier, you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
After completing sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, this form must be completed for any student who required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily. We are open during the Week of November 30th.
Go Fords!
November 20
HHS Community,
- The schedule for Monday and Tuesday of next week remains the same as normal. On Wednesday, Cohort A will be in person, and Cohort B will remain at home. On Monday afternoon, Seniors will receive an email about the Class of 2021 Homecoming Event on Wednesday. Seniors in Cohort B can attend the Homecoming Event on Wednesday and will miss Block 3. There is no BLOCK 4 on Wednesday for any student as it is a 1/2 day.
- Please read all District emails sent to you in the next few days, and we will continue our weekly email next Wednesday afternoon.
- The School Board of Directors will meet Monday evening, November 23rd, to vote on the District going to Virtually Learning from 11/30-12/8. The School Board will have another meeting on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7:30 PM. The School Board had a meeting last night to discuss many items pertaining to the district, including a discussion with Dr. Brennan from the University of Pennsylvania, HHS wInter athletics, construction updates, the virtual learning recommendation, and other Board items. The meeting can be found on the District's Website.
- There will be a change to the school meal distribution for the week of 11/23. 3 days of meals (breakfast and lunch) are available for pickup on TUESDAY, November 24th (note the change from Wednesday) from 7:45-9:15 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM at HHS. FYI: In-person learning schedule: HHS & HMS: Breakfast/Lunch Mon., Tues. Elem: None - 1/2 Days Please contact the Food Service Office at 610.853.5900, ext. 5523 or foodservices@haverfordsd.
net if you need additional assistance. - We, like other districts, are in need of substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants. In some cases, this shortage will impact our ability to provide in-person instruction. Please visit our website if you are able to assist with any substitute opportunities. Please share with any person that meets the requirements.
- 457 Freshmen through Juniors have signed up for the January 26th PSAT. Have you? The information is below in the Guidance Section.
- Thanksgiving Week Netflix picks: "The Social Dilemma." A film about the human impact of Social Media. Very helpful in understanding the social media messaging of our students.
- HHS Construction is beginning. The set up will begin next week in the back of HHS. This will affect parts of the parking lot and the walking paths of students outback. There will be safety measures in place, but please remind your students to stay away from the fencing set up in the back of the school. As we receive more information on the construction setup and phases, we will send out updates.
- Please continue to take the proper precautions in all that you do in the fight against COVID. Some reported COVID number increases in adolescents are due to sleepovers, carpooling, and social gatherings. We thank you for any assistance with driving the numbers down. A reminder, if someone in your house has COVID, you need to quarantine. The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 will give you guidelines on the length of your quarantine. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better.
- PA Travel Guidelines at the Holiday Season https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx
- HHS is having their annual Holiday Food Drive. All food and monies go to families in need in the township. Any extra items and monies are donated to local food banks. We are doing things a bit differently this year because of COVID. We are asking for Giant/Acme gift cards. No amount is too small. You can send the gift cards with your students to Chris McCormick in the main office. We will accept donations until Tuesday, 11/24/20. Our wonderful social workers will make sure the distribution occurs throughout the entire holiday season. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy
Principal-HHS
Homecoming News
We will crown The FORDS' Royalty on Wednesday at HHS. We will send the Class of 2021 an email on Monday afternoon about Wednesday's Crowning, which will be during the 3rd Block. Both Cohorts of Seniors will be able to participate outdoors in a socially distanced setting. The Bonfire has been moved with the Powder Puff Football Game until the Spring.
Class of 2021 News
Senior Dues will be sent after the New Year Begins. See below for yearbook orders. The yearbook is no longer a part of Senior Dues.
Student Technology Help Desk
Are you interested in helping with technology AT HHS in the afternoons after school? Are you able to fix computers or help our technology department deliver necessary items to classrooms? This is a great opportunity for students that like to learn valuable lifelong skills and help HHS too.
Email Mr. Masino at jmasino@haverfordsd.net if you are interested.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Tonight Garnet Valley vs. The FORDS for the large school Central League Championship. For playoff and regular-season games, all pass rules are still in effect.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of our daily lives and forced us to reconsider various time-honored traditions. The annual Haverford vs. Upper Darby Thanksgiving football game is one of the county's most beloved traditions. This game is an opportunity for both school communities, our athletes, alumni, and families to come together in competition and take part in many traditions that people look forward to every year. Unfortunately, based on the ongoing and rising COVID positivity rates and community transmission, the restrictions put upon us means that almost all of those wonderful game-day festivities needed to be canceled. Also, we would have had to severely restrict the spectators who would have been in attendance for the game, which doesn’t support this competition's spirit. For all these reasons, the Athletic and Educational leaders from both schools and the Football coaching staff and players have decided to postpone playing this game until next Thanksgiving. Instead of this game, each school will continue its participation in the Central League Football playoff system and compete against their respective opponents. Their individual opponents and the date/time of those games will be determined after regular league season plays on Friday, 11/20. Each school will communicate these matchups on their individual social media accounts and the Central League’s Twitter page.
Winter Sports: For sport-specific information, please contact the coach of each program directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are directly below.
Boys Basketball Tryout Information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fvwcUAh1DGc6v53u_D8cION7t9EP75Fz94Z_l1Vadfw/edit
Boys Basketball Tryout Sign-Up Sheet https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNaS-UBxHkDanVU91nUl6D-YlWyYpj4NnZrnKaDhB4YSamcQ/viewform
Boys Basketball, Coach Heinerichs, kheinerichs@haverfordsd.net
Girls Basketball, Coach Pellicane, lpellicane@haverfordsd.net Please email Ms. Pellicane directly if you would like to be put on the correspondence for tryouts.
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.net
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Basketball will host tryouts on November 20, 21, and 23. After team selections are made, they will then resume on November 30 with regular practices.
Swimming may begin prior to November 30. We are actively working on these details, and Coach Stewart will communicate with our Swimming & Diving families. If you want to be added to the communication list, please email Coach Stewart.
Indoor Track & Field and Wrestling will begin on November 30.
We ask that families be prepared for either date. In order to be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after.
Sections 1-6 and Section 10, must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete is allowed to tryout for any winter sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable. Please remember that all dates for tryouts are fluid, and we will continue to keep you updated in our weekly Friday email.
Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated October 19 or earlier, you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
This form must be completed for any student who, subsequent to completion of sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Club News
Yearbook Club Message
Yearbooks are no longer included with Senior Dues, and parents can go ahead and order a yearbook from Herff Jones directly.
Calling all parents! We are looking for pictures of your seniors to be used in this year's edition of the HHS Greystones! Please send in photos from Field Days, May Days, School Concerts, Talent Shows, or sports even if you transferred into the district! (Preferably group photos)
We want to remind all students and Guardians that you can order your yearbook today! Prices are at an all-time low, and they will be rising after thanksgiving. NEW THIS YEAR, Senior yearbooks are no longer part of your dues, and if you would like a copy, you must buy a book separately. Senior ads are also for sale, for a 1/4, 1/2, or full page! A senior ad is your way to show them how proud you are of them for all of their hard work and incredible accomplishments. You can add personal photos, special memories, and a unique message to honor and congratulate them in a way they'll be able to cherish for years to come.
To send the throwback photos to Ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net or arosshhs1@gmail.com
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592
Go to 'Buy a Yearbook'
Questions? email the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
Messages from The School Nurses-REPEAT FROM LAST TWO WEEKs
Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion), cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Guidance News-REPEAT FROM LAST WEEK
Financial Aid Night:
HHS Financial Aid Night Presentation (recording) https://pheaaconf.webex.com/
FinalFAFSAPresentation21-22 Wendy October 2020.pdf You can also check out these additional Financial Aid Resources: Creating a Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID) FAFSA Tipsheet: Filing the FAFSA & Getting Financial Aid PA Student Aide Guide.
November Newsletter November 2020 Counseling Newsletter.pdf or @https://www.Haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
PSAT
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Here is a great resource about financial planning from Fred Amrein. Fred used to do presentations in the evening at HHS each Fall. Due to COVID, he now has webinars. Check out his easy to navigate website @ https://www.payfored.com/ and get on his mailing list for upcoming webinars.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale-Repeat From Last
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) FBLA and NBHS have partnered up to raise funds for our clubs, as well as our state project this year - The American Heart Association. Due to the unique position we are in, we figured masks would be the perfect option!
Attached are pictures of the 3 mask options we have. They are $10 each or 3 for $25. If you would like to order, please reply to jmini@haverfordsd.net and let me know what style(s) you would like!
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
November 13
HHS Community,
- Some students and parents have said these emails are too long. I say with all the Educational and Extracurricular Excellence, College and Career Planning, and Safety Measures occurring during the Pandemic at HHS, I cannot cut down these emails! There is too much good occurring to skimp on these emails. One person actually said the Kohl's advertisement is shorter than these emails! We will work on getting more succinct in 2021!
- 262 Freshmen through Juniors have signed up for the January 26th PSAT. Have you? The information is below in the Guidance Section.
- Please continue to take the proper precautions in all that you do in the fight against COVID. Some reported COVID number increases in adolescents are due to sleepovers, carpooling, and social gatherings. We thank you for any assistance with driving the numbers down. A reminder, if someone in your house has COVID, you need to quarantine. The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 will give you guidelines on the length of your quarantine. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better.
- HHS Construction of a new wing of education will begin in the upcoming weeks. Fencing and portable offices and storage will begin to pop up in the rear of the school. The area is behind the parking lot on the beginning 100 plus feet of the fields. It will take a 308-foot home run to be in the construction area. So, it should not impede any learning or activities, although our baseball team should be outstanding this season! It will be an exciting time for HHS!
- Homecoming Spirit Week news below. All students (and HHS adults) are encouraged to dress appropriately on the theme days, whether at home or school. We will include Thanksgiving Homecoming Week activities in our next weekly email.
- HHS is having their annual Holiday Food Drive. All food and monies go to families in need in the township. Any extra items and monies are donated to local food banks. We are doing things a bit differently this year because of COVID. We are asking for Giant/Acme gift cards. No amount is too small. You can send the gift cards in with your students to Chris McCormick in the main office. We will accept donations until Tuesday, 11/24/20. Our wonderful social workers will make sure the distribution occurs throughout the entire holiday season. Thank you!
Homecoming News
We cannot have the Homecoming Dance this year, but we are working on other activities to keep the spirit high. See below for the dress for this upcoming week.
Messages from The School Nurses-REPEAT FROM LAST WEEK
Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Guidance News
Financial Aid Night: The Haverford High School Counseling Department sponsored a Financial Aid Night last Tuesday. Here are the presentation and slide show.
HHS Financial Aid Night Presentation (recording) https://pheaaconf.webex.com/
Recording Password:gG2Bk2J5
FinalFAFSAPresentation21-22 Wendy October 2020.pdf
You can also check out these additional Financial Aid Resources: Creating a Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID) FAFSA Tipsheet: Filing the FAFSA & Getting Financial Aid PA Student Aide Guide.
November Newsletter November 2020 Counseling Newsletter.pdf or @https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
PSAT
The link for students to sign up. PSAT REGISTRATION FORM-Freshmen Through Juniors https://forms.gle/
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Here is a great resource about financial planning from Fred Amrein. Fred used to do presentations in the evening at HHS each Fall. Due to COVID, he now has webinars. Check out his easy to navigate website @ https://www.payfored.com/ and get on his mailing list for upcoming webinars.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Fall Sports: Good luck to our fall teams as they begin playoffs or finish up their seasons!
For playoff and regular-season games, all pass rules are still in effect.
Our below-listed home games will be live-streamed to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg/
Fall Sports Playoffs
Field Hockey earned the #5 seed and will host Upper Darby today at 3:45 p.m. in our stadium.
Girls Volleyball earned the #8 seed and will host Harriton today at 3:45 p.m. in our gym.
Boys Soccer earned the #6 seed and will host Springfield tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in our stadium.
Girls Soccer earned the # 9 seed and will travel to Harriton tomorrow for a 3:00
Fall Sports Regular Season
Football has a regular season away game vs. Conestoga tonight at 7:00 p.m. To watch their live stream tune in here: https://www.tesd.net/tetv
Winter Sports: For sport-specific information, please contact the coach of each program directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are directly below.
Boys Basketball Tryout Information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fvwcUAh1DGc6v53u_D8cION7t9EP75Fz94Z_l1Vadfw/edit
Boys Basketball Tryout Sign-Up Sheet https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNaS-UBxHkDanVU91nUl6D-YlWyYpj4NnZrnKaDhB4YSamcQ/viewform
Boys Basketball, Coach Heinerichs, kheinerichs@haverfordsd.net
Girls Basketball, Coach Pellicane, lpellicane@haverfordsd.net Please email Ms. Pellicane directly if you would like to be put on the correspondence for tryouts.
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.net
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Basketball will host tryouts on November 20, 21, and 23. After team selections are made, they will then resume on November 30 with regular practices.
Swimming may begin prior to November 30. We are actively working on these details and Coach Stewart will communicate to our Swimming & Diving families. If you want to be added to the communication list please email Coach Stewart.
Indoor Track & Field and Wrestling will begin on November 30.
We ask that families be prepared for either date. In order to be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after.
Sections 1-6 and Section 10, must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete is allowed to tryout for any winter sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable. Please remember that all dates for tryouts are fluid and we will continue to keep you updated in our weekly Friday email.
Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated October 19 or earlier you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
This form must be completed for any student who, subsequent to completion of sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
Playoff schedule for Field Hockey, B/G Soccer, and G Volleyball:
Playoffs for the above varsity teams will begin on Saturday, 11/14. The Central Athletic League playoff system for these teams is "all-in." The top 4 teams in each sport will have a first-round bye. The tournament is also one and done. So if you win, you keep going, and if you lose, your season is over. Possible playoff dates are as follows:
1st round: Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, November 17
Semifinals: Thursday, November 19
Finals: Saturday, November 21
Let's Go, Fords!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Club News
Yearbook Club Message
Yearbooks are no longer included with Senior Dues, and parents can go ahead and order a yearbook from Herff Jones directly.
Calling all parents! We are looking for pictures of your seniors to be used in this year's edition of the HHS Greystones! Please send in photos from Field Days, May Days, School Concerts, Talent Shows, or sports even if you transferred into the district! (Preferably group photos)
We want to remind all students and Guardians that you can order your yearbook today! Prices are at an all-time low, and they will be rising after thanksgiving. NEW THIS YEAR, Senior yearbooks are no longer part of your dues, and if you would like a copy, you must buy a book separately. Senior ads are also for sale, for a 1/4, 1/2, or full page! A senior ad is your way to show them how proud you are of them for all of their hard work and incredible accomplishments. You can add personal photos, special memories, and a unique message to honor and congratulate them in a way they'll be able to cherish for years to come.
How do I purchase a Yearbook OR Senior AD? It's easy ...
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
The school code is 4592
Go to 'Buy a Yearbook'
Questions? email the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Dinsmore, at ddinsmore@haverfordsd.net
WHHS DJs Needed
WHHS is looking for DJs! If you are interested in having your own weekly radio show on the school station, apply by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/
With any additional questions, contact Catherine Corbett at ccorbett62@haverfordsd.net
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) FBLA and NBHS have partnered up to raise funds for our clubs, as well as our state project this year - The American Heart Association. Due to the unique position we are in, we figured masks would be the perfect option!
Attached are pictures of the 3 mask options we have. They are $10 each or 3 for $25. If you would like to order, please reply to jmini@haverfordsd.net and let me know what style(s) you would like!
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
November 6
HHS Community,
- Students, please read to the bottom of this email. At times, the students stop at the boring parts of the email and do not go all the way to the end! Some of the information that you and your parents should know is:
- Check out the Guidance Newsletter below! Financial Aid Night from the comfort of your own home is Tuesday Evening from 6:30-8:00. The session usually lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, and then there is a question and answer segment. Also, PSAT signups will begin next week. Check out the link below for practice and info.
- The 2nd Quarter begins Monday!
- We have been in Hybrid for 3 weeks, and the students have been phenomenal. They may need prompting to complete all assignments, but overall they report to be learning and have the right amount of academic and extracurricular stress during the stress of COVID-19.
- The annual PSSM Belonging Survey will be taken next week during the school day. This survey helps us to improve and strengthen areas of belonging with the school and community. The survey will be on November 11th and 12th.
- Also, on November 11th and 12th are Picture Retakes. If you are entirely virtual, you can come in between 8 AM and 12 PM to get your picture taken or retaken. All others will be called from their classes to get their picture taken.
- Reminder to keep taking precautions to help defeat the COVID Virus. Wear your masks and social distance. The cases are growing in number. A reminder, if someone in your house has COVID, you need to quarantine. The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 will give you guidelines on the length of your quarantine. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better.
- Have you voted for Homecoming court? Check your email for a Google Form from Dr. Quinn to vote. All grades are welcome to vote-One vote per student.
- Athletics update includes Winter Sports information.
- WHHS needs DJs and much, much more below!
Daily Schedule (Including virtual Fridays)
Full Week the week of 11/9/20!!!
Time Block / Activity
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Grab and Go Lunch/Dismissal and Orchestra Sectionals
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Homecoming Planning
We cannot have a Homecoming Dance this year. Still, our Senior Officers and Student Senate are planning a Homecoming Court, painted jeans, spirit days, and socially distanced Bonfire and Outdoor Parade or Pep Rally. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming weeks.
PSSM Annual Belonging Survey-November 11th and 12th
In partnership with The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Catalyst Program, we are surveying all students in fourth through twelfth grade to learn whether or not they feel a sense of belonging in school. This is our 3rd year conducting this survey. We will be using the Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale (PSSM) as our survey tool. While we will collect basic demographic information from students as part of the survey, we will not link survey results to individual students. To reiterate, survey respondents will remain completely anonymous. Students at HHS will take the survey during the school day, and the entire process should take less than 20 minutes. An IRB is not necessary as the results will not be used for any research purposes. This information is for our internal use only. They will receive a link from their teacher to complete the survey. Students at home will receive the link too.
We are committed to maintaining and enhancing an affirming and supportive learning environment for all School District of Haverford Township members. The information collected from the students will be helpful in this quest. However, if you would prefer your child not to participate in this survey, please call or put this request in writing to your child’s principal.
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Winter Sports Updates:
For sport-specific information, please contact the coach of each program directly to get added to the team email list. Their names and contacts are directly below.
Boys Basketball, Coach Heinerichs, kheinerichs@
Girls Basketball, Coach Pellicane, lpellicane@
Indoor Track & Field, Coach Meyers, gmeyers@haverfordsd.net
Swimming & Diving, Coach Stewart, mstewart@haverfordsd.
Wrestling, Coach Jones, jjones@haverfordsd.net
Winter sports, as of today, are anticipated to begin on November 20 or November 30. We ask that families be prepared for either date. In order to be ready and have an opportunity to try out for any sport, each student-athlete is required to have completed PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form completed. The form must be dated June 1, 2020, or after.
Sections 1-6 and Section 10, must be completed by all athletes. No student-athlete is allowed to tryout for any winter sports team until all appropriate sections have been completed. Please read below and also see if you need to turn in Section 7 or Section 8 if applicable. Please remember that all dates for tryouts are fluid, and we will continue to keep you updated in our weekly Friday email.
Link to the PIAA CIPPE: http://www.piaa.org/
Section 1- Personal and Emergency Information, completed by parent/guardian
Section 2- Certification of Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian
Section 3- Understanding of Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 4- Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 5- Health History, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
Section 6- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner, completed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP
Section 10- 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release: COVID-19, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
If you played a fall sport or turned in a physical packet dated October 19 or earlier, you also have to complete the following:
Section 7- Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian, completed by parent/guardian and student-athlete
This form must be completed for any student who, subsequent to completion of sections 1-6 of the CIPPE form, required medical treatment from a licensed physician or osteopathic medicine.
Section 8- Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
If you have any questions about your physical form status, please contact our athletic trainer, Ms. Young, at kyoung@premierortho.com or kyoung@haverfordsd.net.
Fall athletics updates: We are in the home stretch for some of our fall sports. We would like to thank all of our athletes, coaches, and our families for working hard to make this all work. We have to continue to mask up, social distance where we can and do our part to keep sports moving forward. Thanks to our community's hard work, our teams have been successful this fall! #HPride
Athletic Schedules for next week:
Bolded games will be live-streamed on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.
| Start Date | Start Time | Sport | H/A | Opponents/Title |
| 11/9/20 | 3:30 PM | BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL | A | @ Ridley |
| 11/9/20 | 3:30 PM | GIRLS JV-B SOCCER | H | Conestoga |
| 11/9/20 | 3:30 PM | GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL | H | Lower Merion |
| 11/9/20 | 4:45 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL | H | Lower Merion |
| 11/9/20 | 5:30 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY | A | @ Lower Merion |
| 11/9/20 | 6:30 PM | GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY | A | @ Lower Merion |
| 11/10/20 | 3:30 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER | A | @ Lower Merion |
| 11/10/20 | 3:45 PM | BOYS VARSITY SOCCER | H | Lower Merion |
| 11/10/20 | 5:30 PM | BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER | H | Lower Merion |
| 11/10/20 | 5:15 PM | GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER | A | @ Lower Merion |
| 11/11/20 | 3:45 PM | GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY | A | @ Garnet Valley |
| 11/11/20 | 5:15 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY | A | @ Garnet Valley |
| 11/11/20 | 5:15 PM | GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL | H | Garnet Valley |
| 11/11/20 | 6:30 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL | H | Garnet Valley |
| 11/12/20 | 4:00 PM | GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER | A | @ Garnet Valley |
| 11/12/20 | 5:00 PM | BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER | H | Garnet Valley |
| 11/12/20 | 7:00 PM | BOYS VARSITY SOCCER | H | Garnet Valley |
| 11/12/20 | 6:00 PM | GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER | A | @ Garnet Valley |
| 11/13/20 | 4:00 PM | BOYS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL | A | @ Upper Darby |
| 11/13/20 | 7:00 PM | BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL | A | @ Conestoga |
| 11/13/20 | 7:00 PM | GIRLS VARSITY CHEERLEADING | A | @ Conestoga |
Playoff schedule for Field Hockey, B/G Soccer, and G Volleyball:
Playoffs for the above varsity teams will begin on Saturday, 11/14. The Central Athletic League playoff system for these teams is "all-in." The top 4 teams in each sport will have a first-round bye. The tournament is also one and done. So if you win, you keep going, and if you lose, your season is over. Possible playoff dates are as follows:
1st round: Saturday, November 14
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, November 17
Semifinals: Thursday, November 19
Finals: Saturday, November 21
Let's Go, Fords!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Messages from The School Nurses
Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Guidance News
November Newsletter November 2020 Counseling Newsletter.pdf or @https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/counseling
College Fair Guide.pdf College Fair Guide. This gets delivered to the Guidance Office annually. The Virtual College Fair is Sunday, November 8th, from 2 PM-10 PM.
Financial Aid Night:
The Haverford High School Counseling Department will be sponsoring a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday,
November 10th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. This event is for senior families with students entering post-secondary institutions in the Fall of 2021. From the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), Fran McKeown will present an overview of the FAFSA process for 2021-2022. There will be
an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.
Please create an FSA ID Account (Username and Password) before this event.
Please join the presentation by clicking on the Event Address below:
https://pheaaconf.webex.com/
You can also check out these additional Financial Aid Resources:
Creating a Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID)
FAFSA Tipsheet: Filing the FAFSA & Getting Financial Aid
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups soon. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student RECEIVED a hard copy this past week.
PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PRACTICE FOR PSAT AND SAT
Here is a great resource about financial planning from Fred Amrein. Fred used to do presentations in the evening at HHS each Fall. Due to COVID, he now has webinars. Check out his easy to navigate website @ https://www.payfored.com/ and get on his mailing list for upcoming webinars.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Best Buddies No Shave November *Mustache Edition*
This year Best Buddies will be doing MOVEMBER! This means mustache only, but beards are still allowed if you are up for the challenge. You must hand in $5 and sign up by Tuesday, November 10th, to participate in this event. When you sign up, MS K will take your picture. The winner of No Shave November will receive a trophy and their name on the No Shave November plaque.
WHHS DJs Needed
WHHS is looking for DJs! If you are interested in having your own weekly radio show on the school station, apply by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/
With any additional questions, contact Catherine Corbett at ccorbett62@haverfordsd.net
Fordian
Read The Fordian, your student online newspaper. Go to thefordian.com Also on Instagram #hhsfordian. New articles are posted weekly. Read about the 2020 election, Halloween Trick-and-Trunk, the Importance of Kindness, QAnon, Sippy's tea shop, and more.
Class Officers of 2024
2024 Officers Promo.pdf Interested in being a Class Officer for The Class of 2024?
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) FBLA and NBHS have partnered up to raise funds for our clubs, as well as our state project this year - The American Heart Association. Due to the unique position we are in, we figured masks would be the perfect option!
Attached are pictures of the 3 mask options we have. They are $10 each or 3 for $25. If you would like to order, please reply to jmini@haverfordsd.net and let me know what style(s) you would like!
3) Football Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/FORDSFB20
4) Boys' Lax Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HHSBLAZ20
5) Haverford Baseball Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HAVBSB
6) Basketball Gear Fundraiser starting next week featuring Haverford Sweatshirts.
7) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
October 30
HHS Community,
- As always, please read to the end of the email. Thank you for taking the time to read all of the emails that are sent to you. These emails are sent to the students too. Ask the students to summarize the email for you!
- The calendar is turning to NOVEMBER this weekend! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALREADY! Fall Back an hour at 2 AM on Sunday. Be safe on Halloween! There is no school on Tuesday, November 3rd, for Cohort A or B. Cohort B will only be in school on Thursday next week.
- Reminder to take precautions to help defeat the COVID Virus. HHS students have done a tremendous job of wearing their masks and socially distancing school activities and athletics. At times they need a reminder when out of the building to wear a mask. During the school day, the reminders have been minimal or nonexistent. Continue to speak with your student about social gatherings, Halloween activities, and the importance of following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/and Chester County Health Department (CCHD) https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19 guidelines as we approach the Holiday Season. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better.
- HHS Election is in full swing. We have sent the student a ballot to their emails. It is a Google Form for them to fill out. The HHS Election ends on Monday at 12 PM. So far, we have 933 votes or 48% of the population. The votes are mixed as expected, and the race is shaping up to be a tight one. The ballot mimics a ballot that would be in an election booth or mail-in ballot. It has all four parties represented. We are working to have the students learn how to vote civilly to fulfill their civic responsibility. We do not favor one party over another. The purpose is for students to learn how to "voice their vote." Our Young Democrats and Future Republicans Clubs annually run a voter registration assembly and voting drive in the Spring for the Senior Class. The students demonstrate how different parties can work together harmoniously. They do a wonderful job of expressing their differing views while remaining amicable. We are also working with the students to win or lose graciously. We started an Elections Quarter Class elective this year, which has helped the students look and advocate for different viewpoints respectfully. We are excited that the HHS students are learning, speaking, and working on governmental issues in their everyday lives in such a caring way. See you all at the polls this Tuesday!
- Picture Retakes are November 11th and 12th during the school day. Please plan on having your picture taken if you missed the first round of pictures or if you want a retake.
- DCIU Medical Careers will begin in person on November 4th.
Daily Schedule (Including virtual Fridays)
NO SCHOOL ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3rd.
Time Block / Activity
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Grab and Go Lunch/Dismissal and Orchestra Sectionals
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Class of 2021
Halloween Haunted Hallway Sponsored by the Student Senate and Class of 2021 was a success in the pouring rain! Kudos to the Senior Class officers, Student Senate, and their Advisors!
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Senior Nights have been exciting! Also, this week we crowned our first Central League Champion, Riley Quartermain, in golf! Riley carded 3 birdies in the back 9 at Downingtown Country Club to become the 1st Women's Central league Golf Champion in Haverford history! The team came in 3rd in one of the toughest golf leagues in PA. Great season by Riley and the Golfing Fords! Cara Fredericks recorded the 1000th dig of her career in Haverford's 3-0 shutout over Springfield in volleyball news. Look for Cara and the rest of the Ford teams to do more digging for Championship Gold in November!
We will allow each fall sport athletic participant 2 passes each. This pass is good for home games and can only be utilized by the student-athletes' parents/guardians. Student-athletes in grades 9-11 will only have their parents permitted at home contests. Senior (Class of 2021) student-athletes will be given senior (Class of 2021) passes. Senior parents/guardians will be allowed to travel to away contests at schools that permit the away team spectators. Ms. Robtison will communicate to each coach with games senior (Class of 2021) parents can travel. The pass only shows that you are approved to be there. If the school is charging admission, the parent/guardian will still be required to pay for their ticket to gain admission. All spectators are required to socially distance and wear masks at all sites at all times.
Anyone coming to our contests or going to an away contest should stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever/chills, cough, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea, has come into close contact with someone with COVID or has recently traveled to a banned state.
We have begun live-streaming games on our new athletics youtube channel. The games are recorded, so watch them at your leisure.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Here are the upcoming events:
To any parent of a wrestler that is interested in participating in the 2020-21 season, please consider joining our head coach, Mr. Jones, in a zoom meeting on November 5, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
85142079852?pwd= K3R4ZktSck55eE1Dak82Nms4TVhtZz 09 Webinar ID: 851 4207 9852
Passcode: 213502
Live Stream Events
11/2- JV Football, 3:45 game vs. Lower Merion
11/2- JV/V Boys Soccer, 5:45/7:15 vs. Ridley
11/2- Girls Tennis vs. Garnet Valley- 2:00 match with the senior ceremony at the conclusion. T
11/2- Girls Volleyball, 3:30 V, JV to follow
11/3- None
11/4- V/JV Field Hockey, 3:300/4:45 vs. Marple Newtown
11/5- V/JV Girls Soccer, 3:45/5:30 vs. Marple Newtown
11/6- Varsity Football 7:00 vs. Ridley
11/7- Freshman Football vs. Springfield 10:00 a.m.
11/10- V/JV Boys Soccer, 3:45/5:30 vs. LM
11/12- JV/V Boys Soccer, 5:15/7:00 vs. Garnet Valley
11/20- Varsity FB 7:00 vs. Garnet Valley
Check out the YouTube Channel for games that were recorded earlier in the week.
Messages from The School Nurses
Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Guidance News
College Fair Guide.pdf College Fair Guide. This gets delivered to the Guidance Office annually.
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups in November. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student will receive a hard copy in the next two weeks. PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
Here is a great resource about financial planning from Fred Amrein. Fred used to do presentations in the evening at HHS each Fall. Due to COVID, he now has webinars. Check out his easy to navigate website @ https://www.payfored.com/ and get on his mailing list for upcoming webinars.
October Newsletter https://resources.finalsite.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Chess Club Informational Meeting
Date: Monday, November 2nd
Time: 2:15 pm
Location: Google Meet or Zoom
Sign-up: Email Josh Mintzer at jmintzer84@haverfordsd.net
Come out to our first Chess Club meeting of the year to meet fellow chess players, learn more about how we will be running the club virtually, and sign-up to play some chess! Email Josh Mintzer at jmintzer84@haverfordsd.net
Class Officers of 2024
2024 Officers Promo.pdf Interested in being a Class Officer for The Class of 2024?
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) FBLA and NBHS have partnered up to raise funds for our clubs, as well as our state project this year - The American Heart Association. Due to the unique position we are in, we figured masks would be the perfect option!
Attached are pictures of the 3 mask options we have. They are $10 each or 3 for $25. If you would like to order, please reply to jmini@haverfordsd.net and let me know what style(s) you would like!
3) Football Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/FORDSFB20
4) Boys' Lax Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HHSBLAZ20
5) Haverford Baseball Gear Fundraiser
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HAVBSB
6) Basketball Gear Fundraiser starting next week featuring Haverford Sweatshirts.
7) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Students of the Month-October 2020
Marc Bronstein, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. McCarty
Sophie DiMatteo, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. M. Marshall
Ross Weiner, Class of 2021 nominated by Ms. Mini
Collin Winfield-Kimmel, Class of 2021 nominated by Dr. Quinn and Ms. Vindler
Lucy Witman, Class of 2021 nominated by Mr. M. Mullen
Anastasia Boukidis, Class of 2022 nominated by Mr. Decina
Cole Kenworthy, Class of 2022 nominated by Mr. Vettori
Parker Lawrence, Class of 2022 nominated by Ms. K. Moore
Jose Policarpio, Class of 2022 nominated by Ms. Hendler
James Kinkopf, Class of 2023 nominated by Mr. Caviglia
Rachel Levin, Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Mortland
Phoebe Martin, Class of 2023 nominated by Mr. Hulea
Riley Vetter, Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Herbert
Tatianna Bates, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. McCarty
Sophia Mandi-Capriotti, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Martinelli
Aaron Pasetti, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Lynn
Catherine Yerger, Class of 2024 nominated by Ms. Creed and Ms. S. Moore
Go Fords!
October 23
HHS Community,
- We accomplished our goals of returning to school and to begin the first athletic competitions for most teams since March 13, 2020, successfully. Now our goals are to win every game, get all A's, stay healthy during a 100 Year Pandemic, and get a perfect score on every exam we take. Well....yes and no. Our goals remain to do our best in everything we do and not look too far down the road. The Fords always strive to do their best and work hard daily and follow the guidelines. I have been so impressed with the students' work ethic and their following of CDC guidelines this past week. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, we will continue to come out of our Zoom shells and continue interacting with one another. We have been amazed by the staff's different approaches to engaging students at home and in school. As a wise teacher once said about Haverford High School, "Amazing students, great staff, and the supportive community is what makes Haverford a special place." That was readily evident this past week!
- The Schedule for The Week of 10/26/20 remains the same as last week's EXCEPT we have a 10:55 dismissal on Friday, 10/30. We will have Blocks 1, 2, and 3 virtually. There will be no 4th Block on Friday, 10/30, due to teacher professional development. There will be DCIU Technical Education classes that day.
- One reminder, please stay home if you are not feeling well or have a fever. You can Zoom into your classes and come back when you are feeling better. We are not doing any perfect attendance awards this year and probably will no longer give those types of awards in the future. Click on Guidelines below for more details about when you have to quarantine and symptoms of COVID-19.
Daily Schedule (Including virtual Fridays)
Time Block / Activity
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Grab and Go Lunch/Dismissal and Orchestra Sectionals
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Class of 2021
Halloween Haunted Hallway Sponsored by the Student Senate and Class of 2021.
Where: Music Hallway Entrance
When: October 29, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:00
What: An HHS student-only event. Walk the hallway that will be decorated and staffed by members of the Class of 2021. This is a free event!
Halloween masks do not take the place of CDC approved masks!
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
What a week in athletics! Double overtime thrillers, students competing, parents back cheering, new track, new scoreboards, and H-Pride everywhere!
The league has made passes, and we will start distributing to the teams as soon as we get them. Teams with home competitions before our official passes arriving will be given temp passes. Passes will be issued one time only. If you lose a pass, it will not be reissued. Passes are not to be distributed or utilized by anyone except the student-athletes parent/guardian for their specific sport.
We will allow each fall sport athletic participant 2 passes each. This pass is good for home games and can only be utilized by the student-athletes parents/guardians. Student-athletes in grades 9-11 will only have their parents permitted at home contests. Senior (Class of 2021) student-athletes will be given senior (Class of 2021) passes. Senior parents/guardians will be allowed to travel to away contests at schools that permit the away team spectators. Ms. Robtison will communicate to each coach with games senior (Class of 2021) parents can travel. The pass only shows that you are approved to be there. If the school is charging admission, the parent/guardian will still be required to pay for their ticket to gain admission. All spectators are required to socially distance and wear masks at all sites at all times.
Anyone coming to our contests or going to an away contest should stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever/chills, cough, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea, has come into close contact with someone with COVID or has recently traveled to a banned state.
We have begun live-streaming games on our new athletics youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSscthr_BK5BtqjS9pCUnFg
Here are the upcoming events:
10/23 Football, 5:45 Marching Band, Senior Night Game 7:00- Upper Darby
10/26 Volleyball-3:30/5:00-Strath Haven
10/26 Tennis Matches Segments will be recorded on uploaded in the PM
10/27 Boys Soccer, 5:30/7:15- Strath Haven
10/28 Field Hockey, 5:30/7:00- Springfield
10/29 Girls Soccer, 5:30/7:15- Springfield
Check out the YouTube Channel for games that were recorded earlier in the week.
Messages from The School Nurses
Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Guidance News
The PSAT for all 2 or 4 Year College Bound Freshmen through Juniors will be on January 26, 2021. PSAT Registration information will be sent in November. It has been shown that the more times you take the PSAT, the better you score on the SAT. We have seen improvements in our overall SAT scores since we encouraged Freshmen to take the PSAT back in 2016. The PSAT is a wonderful practice to learn the timing and question types of a high stakes test. There have been many times when first-time test takers do not finish all of their questions because of the fast pace. Look for sign-ups in November. Our goal is to have the students sign-up by the New Year. Here is the link to practice and other information about the PSAT. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 Below are the scanned traditional paper practice booklet and practice test that we received for each student from the College Board. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT IT OUT. Each student will receive a hard copy in the next two weeks. PSAT Student Guide_001.pdf Practice Test #2_001.pdf
Here is a great resource about financial planning from Fred Amrein. Fred used to do presentations in the evening at HHS each Fall. Due to COVID, he now has webinars. Check out his easy to navigate website @ https://www.payfored.com/ and get on his mailing list for upcoming webinars.
October Newsletter https://resources.finalsite.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net Ms. Novino IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Here is the link to the HHS Virtual Activities Fair website. https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/hhsvirtualactivitiesfair2020/home?authuser=0
Drama Club Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 24th, 2 to 4 PM http://Haverforddrama.ludus.com/ Trunk or Treat Poster.png
Class Officers of 2024
2024 Officers Promo.pdf Interested in being a Class Officer for The Class of 2024?
Technology Help How Do I Get Tech Support? Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000 Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Main Office Assistance
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net
2) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
October 16
HHS Community,
- The goal of next week is to have the students return to school successfully. A secondary goal is to begin the first athletic competitions for most teams since March 13, 2020.
- We cannot wait to see the students on Monday or Tuesday! There will be some bumps to overcome but not mountains. The students have been doing great and will continue to do so. We will all do our best to ensure the high standards expected in Haverford Township.
- The Senior Sunrise, Frisbee throwing, Choral Nutty Buddy distributing, Picture Day taking, Fall athletics playing, Technical Education Students attending, and students learning were all a part of HHS last week and were completed at a high level! It is unbelievable to see the students gearing up for their 3rd first day of school since March. We have broken the 800 college application transcript mark already. Athletics, Marching Band, and Clubs are all figuring out how to operate safely in the COVID World.
- Students will be emailed their updated schedules with updated room numbers. Most schedules' room numbers did not change. We had to change a few rooms to distance everyone properly. Their schedules are in Powerschool if they do not want to wait for an email.
- Masks, Masks, Masks! The first question Chester County Health Department asks when we call is, "Were the students wearing masks?". Check out our graphics and nurses' message graphics about masks.
- The Schedule for The Week of 10/19/20-WE BEGIN AT 7:30 on MONDAY FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Monday, October 19 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Here is the exact schedule for each class daily:
Time Block / Activity
7:30 - 8:35 Block 1
8:38 - 9:43 Block 2
9:46 - 10:51 Block 3
10:54 - 12:00 Block 4
12:00 - 12:30 Grab and Go Lunch/Dismissal and Orchestra Sectionals
12:35 - 2:30 Additional Time for Teacher Assistance and Enrichment
2:30 Band and Chorus Sectionals on Zoom, Athletics, and Extracurricular Meetings
Tuesday, October 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Wednesday, October 21 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Thursday, October 22 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Friday, October 23 (Virtual Classes Every Friday)-SAME 7:30-12:00 SCHEDULE
All students will be virtual from 7:30-12:00 to keep continuity with their Monday-Thursday Schedule. The breaks will be shorter, and students will not have lunch until 12:00.
We will evaluate the schedule weekly and adjust the times when applicable. The goal for the week of October 19 is for the students to return to school safely and get acclimated to the new schedule.
COVID Guidelines for Students
- Be on time each day, either in-person or online. This will help us to socially distance. Our timed schedule and shortening of time between classes are designed to minimize close contact with others and maximize class time. On October 19th, teachers will be managing at home and in-person students. It will be difficult to let anyone into a class that is late while virtually at home. If you miss class because you were late and the teacher cannot let you in, you will miss valuable education.
- Water bottles and a SMALL snack are ok to bring to school. We prefer drinks with straws when possible. However, giant coffees that have been traditionally spilled in the hallway each morning should now be left at home. At times, students will be asked to eat their snacks in the hallway.
- Masks must be worn at all times. Masks breaks need to be requested and authorized by an adult and taken in the halls when hallways are clear of other individuals.
- Student desks are 6 feet apart in the classrooms. Students should adhere to the 6-foot distance whenever possible.
- 2 students at a time in the bathroom. We will have bathroom monitors to assist with social distance when waiting for the bathroom.
- When students arrive at school, they should go directly to the first block class.
- All families need to self-screen for symptoms before you arrive at school.
- Students who would like a free lunch will walk through the cafeteria in an orderly line, grab their lunch and next day's breakfast, and exit home. This is voluntary for each student. No food or drink can be consumed on a bus.
- Students need to continue to complete all assignments as they have normally done during Pre-COVID times.
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Class of 2021
Cap and Gown Order---We need to start to plan for Graduation in 2021. Please fill out this form this week. The form takes less than 2 minutes to fill out. 2021 Cap & Gown Order Form If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or Ms. Smyth, 11th and 12th Grade Secretary @ ksmyth@haverfordsd.net at any time.
288 Seniors have replied to the request to fill out the form and will be prepared for graduation. Please check with your student to see if they filled out the form.
Message from Legacy
We are looking forward to working with you to make sure your senior year is memorable and celebrated for each one of you. Below is our personal contact information if you need to ask us any questions or place your order directly. The direct link to the Haverford High School page on Jostens.com is listed below. The last link listed is a virtual Senior Brochure listing all senior items.
Mark Judy-Legacy Representative
Email- mark.judy@jostens.com
https://www.jostens.com/apps/
Proper Masks from CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
When selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some dos and don’ts.
Class of 2022
null Watch the Video for Class Rings and more.
We hope you enjoyed the video. We are looking forward to working with you to make sure your Class Jewelry celebrates and honors the story of your high school experience and all the work that has gone into it.
Below is our personal contact information if you need to ask us any questions or place your order directly. The direct link to the Haverford High School page on Jostens.com is listed below as well.
The last link listed links to the virtual catalog. I recommend looking at it as it has a lot of great information.
Do not forget about your Bonus Item; if you place your Jewelry order by October 21st, you will have a choice between a Free Custom Adidas Backpack or Custom School sweatshirt (see below).
And remember, we will be hosting the Zoom Parent Nights from 5-7p.m. every 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month to walk you through step by step on how to place your orders online.
Email – mark.judy@jostens.com Phone: 610-357-5271
Phone - 610-357-5271
Thank You,
Mark and Luke Judy
Library Resources
Direct questions to Mr. MacConnell at kmacconnell@haverfordsd.net
https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/haverfordvirtuallibrary/home
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/academics/library-new
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
We will be live-streaming and/or recording most home games this fall for spectators to watch via our YouTube channel. Look for links being sent soon for events.
The league is making the passes, and we will start distributing to the teams as soon as we get them. Teams with home competitions before our official passes arriving will be given temp passes. Passes will be issued one time only. If you lose a pass, it will not be reissued. Passes are not to be distributed or utilized by anyone except the student-athletes parent/guardian for their specific sport. We will be live-streaming and/or recording most home games this fall for spectators to watch via our YouTube channel.
We will allow each fall sport athletic participant 2 passes each. This pass is good for home games and can only be utilized by the student-athletes parents/guardians. Student-athletes in grades 9-11 will only have their parents permitted at home contests. Senior (Class of 2021) student-athletes will be given senior (Class of 2021) passes. Senior parents/guardians will be allowed to travel to away contests at schools that permit the away team spectators. Ms. Robtison will communicate to each coach with games senior (Class of 2021) parents can travel. The pass only shows that you are approved to be there. If the school is charging admission, the parent/guardian will still be required to pay for their ticket to gain admission. All spectators are required to socially distance and wear masks at all sites at all times.
Anyone coming to our contests or going to an away contest should stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever/chills, cough, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea, has come into close contact with someone with COVID or has recently traveled to a banned state.
Athletics are off to a great start! Thank you to the players, parents, and coaches for all of their hard work!
Messages from The School Nurses
MASK REQUIREMENTS
State medical requirements
11th-grade physicals - all 11th-grade students in the State are required to have a physical completed by their doctor or, if you choose, the school physician. If you choose to have the physical performed by our school physician, please send in or email a request to schedule the school exam.
12th-grade meningitis vaccine requirement - All 12th-grade students are required to have proof of having had the 2nd meningococcal vaccine. Please send proof of the vaccine to the school nurse. If documentation is not provided by November 6th, your student will be excluded from school until such documentation is sent in.
From the Nurses: COVID Regulations
As we move toward our hybrid model, the nurses would like to share with you the Chester County Health Department guidelines of what to expect if your student is sent home sick. Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
-OR-
They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
Quarantine Guidelines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Dear Parent/Guardian: This is a reminder that your 12th-grade student is missing the State immunization requirement of having had the 2nd meningitis vaccine.
*You must provide this information for your child to the school nurse on or before November 2, 2020, or risk exclusion from school, as per 28 PA. CODE CH 23.81 (school immunization).
Please note: If your child has a documented medical or religious/moral exemption from the vaccine, they will be exempt from this requirement. *Any questions regarding this State law, please refer to School Immunization Regulations on the district website.
Technology Help
How Do I Get Tech Support?
Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000
Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Contact Phone Number for HHS
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Guidance News
Here is the link for the October Newsletter:
https://resources.finalsite.
The pdf is also attached to this email. It has been posted to the Counseling website.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net MS. NOVINO IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
PSAT for Freshmen through Juniors MOVED UNTIL JANUARY 26.
Naviance Video
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A link to the High School Counseling website has many resources, including the Transcript Request Instructions and new video tutorials, including how I know if I need a teacher or counselor letter of recommendation? https://www.haverford.k12.pa.
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A link to the Transcript Request Permission form (Remember this must be completed before requesting transcripts.) https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/1FAIpQLSeXz_- AkujkJkCQCGFmP0fY0Fsbz34ZXzTcy zH8GF8uV6imjA/viewform?usp=sf_ link -
Remember to review the resources in the shared google folder named "Post High School Planning Class of 2021."
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The Transcript Request link in Naviance is open.
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Log into Naviance to review the list of virtual college visits scheduled for HHS students.
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NACAC virtual college fairs. Visit https://virtualcollegefairs.
org/ to register. Fairs are October 12, October 18, and November 8. -
If you still need to take the SAT, Haverford will offer the SAT during the school day on October 14. Please email Ms. Schnyder in the Counseling Office at kschnyder@haverfordsd.net to register.
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Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Here is the link to the HHS Virtual Activities Fair website. https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/hhsvirtualactivitiesfair2020/home?authuser=0
Hi-Q
Haverford's national championship HI-Q team is looking for two new team members. There will be an interest meeting in the next two weeks if you are interested in trying out! We are particularly in need of students who are interested in the Humanities: art, literature, history. Please sign up for our Remind @hhshiq or email Ms. Grady at lgrady@haverfordsd.net
Future Republicans Meeting
Next Thursday, October 22, at 2:30, Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Drama Club Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 24th, 2 to 4 PM http://Haverforddrama.ludus.com/ Trunk or Treat Poster.png
Class Officers of 2024
2024 Officers Promo.pdf Interested in being a Class Officer for The Class of 2024?
September Students of The Month
Katie Bongiovanni, Class of 2021 - nominated by Ms. Mackrell
Tyler Ea, Class of 2021 - nominated by Ms. Jackson
Alana McCaffrey, Class of 2021 - nominated by Ms. Jackson
Nicholas Troilo, Class of 2021 - nominated by Ms. Rudolph
J.R. Newman, Class of 2022 - nominated by Ms. Monahan
Christian Pergolese, Class of 2022 - nominated by Ms. McCarty
Katya Scott, Class of 2022 - nominated by Mr. Marran
Emma Taylor, Class of 2022 - nominated by Mr. Decina
Trey Cuskey, Class of 2023 - nominated by Ms. M. Marshall
Nahshon Harrison- Fobbs, Class of 2023 nominated by Ms. Johnston
Celeste Rivera, Class of 2023 - nominated by Ms. M. Marshall
Lily Walker, Class of 2023 - nominated by Ms. Monahan
John Bencker, Class of 2024 - nominated by Coach Clinton, Coach Elizabeth, and Coach Wells
Aboto Dantonka, Class of 2024 - nominated by Ms. Schuman
Muneerah Mouser, Class of 2024 - nominated by Mr. Vettori
Catherine Yerger, Class of 2024 - nominated by Ms. Stadnicki
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net or call (610) 853-5900 x 2510.
2) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!
October 9
HHS Community,
- Please read and reread the entire email. More than half is new, and a quarter of the email is the return to school information sent to you previously in separate emails.
- Many of our staff got their flu shots this past week. We are doing whatever we can to stay healthy and be ready for October 19th.
- The School Board approved HHS' Hybrid Schedule beginning on 10/19/20. See below.
- We will hold Picture Day and Tours for all 9th to 11th Graders the week of 10/12. This is a student-only event at assigned times. You will receive an email from Legacy Photo for your student's allotted time. Students will be excused from class. If students are unavailable to attend, there will be a make-up photo days, but there will be no make-up for tours of the building. See below for the times. The entire tour and picture will take 45 minutes. So, feel free to drop your student off and come back 45 minutes later to pick them up. Masks will be worn to school and on tours but not in the picture.
- Seniors will have a Senior Sunrise on October 14 at 7:11 AM, followed by tours. Seniors taking the SAT on October 14 will tour after the SATs are completed. See below.
- Student Schedule for The Week of 10/12/20 remains the same as what we are presently doing. One more week before the schedule changes.
- Free Breakfast and Lunch Daily FOR ALL STUDENTS. Lunch will be a grab and go daily and will include breakfast items for the next day. THERE WILL NOT BE BREAKFAST DAILY. SO PLEASE EAT BEFORE YOU COME TO SCHOOL. It is up to the student to grab lunch, and the next day's breakfast on their way out of school daily.
- The class of 2021 is filling out college applications at a furious pace. Check your deadlines! We will assist you in any way we can. However, we need to get transcripts, essay, and references completed on time!
- Technical Education students started this Monday, October 5, 2020. They were masked and seemed ready to go each morning as they arrived for the bus at 7 AM each day. Kudos to all the Technical Education students for getting started on the right foot!
- Medical Career students start this Monday, October 19, 2020. THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE ORIGINAL DATES OF 10/5 and 10/12.
- Lastly, athletics started! Golf had a historic match. It was the 1st sporting event since March of 2020 for the Fords! Kudos to the athletes and coaches for following the guidelines and getting their seasons started. We will have small amounts of fans returning next week to see our competitions. We thank the parents for the support and patience as we layer in their return to cheering on their student-athletes. Golf is presently undefeated at 3-0. So all of The Fords are undefeated, and we hope to stay as close to undefeated in athletics, academics, and life as we return to the Hybrid World!
The Schedule for The Week of 10/19/20
Monday, October 19 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Tuesday, October 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Wednesday, October 21 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Thursday, October 22 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes simultaneously as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Friday, October 23 (Virtual Classes Every Friday)
All students will be virtual from 7:30-12:00 to keep continuity with their Monday-Thursday Schedule. The breaks will be shorter, and students will not have lunch until 12:00.
We will evaluate the schedule weekly and adjust the times when applicable. The goal for the week of October 19 is for the students to return to school safely and get acclimated to the new schedule.
COVID Guidelines for Students
- Be on time each day, either in-person or online. This will help us to socially distance. Our timed schedule and shorten passing time between classes is designed to minimize close contact with others and maximize class time. On October 19th, teachers will be managing at home and in-person students. It will be difficult to let anyone into a class that is late while virtually at home. If you miss class because you were late and the teacher cannot let you in, you will miss valuable education.
- Water bottles and a SMALL snack are ok to bring to school. We prefer drinks with straws when possible. However, giant coffees that have been traditionally spilled in the hallway each morning should now be left at home.
- Masks must be worn at all times. Masks breaks need to be requested and authorized by an adult and taken in the halls when hallways are clear of other individuals.
- Student desks are 6 feet apart in the classrooms. Students should adhere to the 6-foot distance whenever possible.
- 2 students at a time in the bathroom. We will have bathroom monitors to assist with social distance when waiting for the bathroom.
- When students arrive at school, they should go directly to the first block class.
- All families need to self-screen for symptoms before you arrive at school.
- Students who would like a free lunch will walk through the cafeteria in the orderly line, grab their lunch and next day's breakfast, and exit to home. This is voluntary for each student. No food or drink can occur on a bus.
- Students need to continue to complete all assignments as they have normally done during Pre-COVID times.
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Photo Days and Guided Tours for (9th to 11th Graders). Tours will be completed 15 minutes after the assigned time.
Example: Photo at 8:00 AM. Tour completed by 8:45.
| 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 | |
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |
| 11TH GRADE | 10TH GRADE | Senior Sunrise and Tours | 9TH GRADE | |
| 8:00 AM | A-B | A-B | ||
| 8:30 AM | C-D | C-D | ||
| 9:00 AM | A-B | E-F | E-F | |
| 9:30 AM | C-D | G-H | G-H | |
| 10:00 AM | E-F | I-J | I-J | |
| 10:30 AM | G-H | K-L | K-L | |
| 11:00 AM | I-J-TechEd | M-N | M-N | |
| 11:30 AM | K-L-TechEd | O-P | O-P | |
| 12:00 PM | M-N | Q-R | Q-R | |
| 12:30 PM | O-P | S-T | S-T | |
| 1:00 PM | Q-R | U-V | U-V | |
| 1:30 PM | S-T | W-X-Y-Z | W-X-Y-Z | |
| 2:00 PM | U-V | |||
| 2:30 PM | W-X-Y-Z |
Class of 2021
Cap and Gown Order---We need to start to plan for Graduation in 2021. Please fill out this form this week. The form takes less than 2 minutes to fill out. 2021 Cap & Gown Order Form If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or Ms. Smyth, 11th and 12th Grade Secretary @ ksmyth@haverfordsd.net at any time.
Senior Sunrise---October 14th. The sunrises at 7:11 AM. Please arrive at the stadium between 6:45 AM and 7:05 AM. Seniors can stop in HHS to see where their classes are for 2020-2021. There will be plenty of time for students taking SATs to see their classrooms before arriving at their SATs room.
Message from Legacy
We are looking forward to working with you to make sure your senior year is memorable and celebrated for each one of you. Below is our personal contact information if you need to ask us any questions or place your order directly. The direct link to the Haverford High School page on Jostens.com is listed below. The last link listed is a virtual Senior Brochure listing all senior items.
Mark Judy-Legacy Representative
Email- mark.judy@jostens.com
https://www.jostens.com/apps/
Proper Masks from CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
When selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some dos and don’ts.
FREE LUNCH AND FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL
October 2, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The information contained in this communication identifies USDA changes regarding meal availability for students. Please read below:
On September 30, 2020, the USDA extended the waiver once again through September 30, 2021, allowing schools to serve ALL children meals free of charge regardless of their income. This new announcement is designed to ensure that families are supported with nutritious meals amid the pandemic.
For the 2020-21 school year, parents/guardians are NO LONGER required to complete the Free/Reduced application to receive meals, due to the extension of the waiver until September 30, 2021.
What this new announcement means for the School District:
Effective immediately, ALL students (regardless of income) can receive meals free of charge on any day that school is in session (includes virtual and in-person learning) through September 30, 2021.
Starting the week of October 19:
High School:
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Every HS student is eligible to receive breakfast and lunch free of charge when they are in-person learning (2 days).
* Haverford Online families can continue to pick-up the 5 days of meals (breakfast and lunch) at Haverford High School every Wednesday between the hours of 7:45-9:15 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM. Please complete this Google Form if you plan to pick-up meals so that we can have the appropriate number of meals ready.
For the 2020-21 school year, parents/guardians are NO LONGER required to complete the Free/Reduced application to receive meals, due to the extension of this waiver until September 30, 2021. HHS NEEDS FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS TO FILL OUT THE FORMS FOR SAT AND COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE REDUCTIONS for those that qualify.
Sincerely,
Food Services Department
Class of 2022
Jewelry Meeting.mp4 Watch the Video for Class Rings and more.
We hope you enjoyed the video, we are looking forward to working with you to make sure your Class Jewelry celebrates and honors the story of your high school experience and all the work that has gone into it.
Below is our personal contact information if you need to ask us any questions or place your order directly. The direct link to the Haverford High School page on Jostens.com is listed below as well.
The last link listed links to the virtual catalog. I recommend looking at it as it has a lot of great information.
Do not forget about your Bonus Item if you place your Jewelry order by October 21st you will have a choice between a Free Custom Adidas Backpack or Custom School sweatshirt (see below).
And remember, we will be hosting the Zoom Parent Nights from 5-7p.m. every 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month to walk you through step by step on how to place your orders online.
Email – mark.judy@jostens.com
Phone - 610-357-5271
Thank You,
Mark and Luke
Mark and Luke Judy
Jostens/Neff Service Center
263 Magnolia Rd
Warminster PA 18974
Phone: 610-357-5271
Email: mark.judy@jostens.com
Caps & Gowns ~ Diplomas & Covers ~ Class Rings ~ Graduation Products
Library Resources
Direct questions to Mr. MacConnell at kmacconnell@haverfordsd.net
https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/haverfordvirtuallibrary/home
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/academics/library-new
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Ticket(s) Update
Beginning tomorrow, we will allow each fall sport athletic participant 2 passes each. This pass is good for home games and is only allowed to be utilized by the student-athletes parents/guardians. Student-athletes in grades 9-11 will only have their parents permitted at home contests. Senior (Class of 2021) student-athletes will be given senior (Class of 2021) passes, and their parents/guardians will be allowed to travel to away contests at schools that permit the away team spectators. Ms. Robtison will communicate to each coach with games senior (Class of 2021) parents can travel as this is a fluid situation. The pass only shows that you are approved to be there. If the school is charging admission, the parent/guardian will still be required to pay for their ticket to gain admission. All spectators are required to socially distance and wear masks at all sites at all times. The league is making the passes, and we will start distributing to the teams as soon as we get them. Teams with home competitions prior to our official passes arriving will be given temp passes.
Anyone coming to our contests or going to an away contest should stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever/chills, cough, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea, has come into close contact with someone with COVID or has recently traveled to a banned state.
Passes will be issued one time only. If you lose a pass, it will not be reissued. Passes are not to be distributed or utilized by anyone except the student-athletes parent/guardian for their specific sport. We will be live-streaming and/or recording most home games this fall for spectators to watch via our YouTube channel.
Message for Seniors from The School Nurses
State medical requirements
11th-grade physicals - all 11th-grade students in the State are required to have a physical completed by their doctor or, if you choose, the school physician. If you choose to have the physical performed by our school physician, please send in, or email a request to schedule the exam at school.
12th-grade meningitis vaccine requirement - All 12th-grade students are required to have proof of having had the 2nd meningococcal vaccine. Please send proof of vaccine to the school nurse. If documentation is not provided by November 6th, your student will be excluded from school until such documentation is sent in.
From the Nurses: COVID Regulations
As we move toward our hybrid model, the nurses would like to share with you the Chester County Health Department guidelines of what to expect if your student is sent home sick. Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
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They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Dear Parent/Guardian: This is a reminder that your 12th-grade student is missing the State immunization requirement of having had the 2nd meningitis vaccine.
*You must provide this information for your child to the school nurse on or before November 2, 2020, or risk exclusion from school, as per 28 PA. CODE CH 23.81 (school immunization).
Please note: If your child has a documented medical or religious/moral exemption from the vaccine, they will be exempt from this requirement. *Any questions regarding this State law, please refer to School Immunization Regulations on the district website.
Technology Help
How Do I Get Tech Support?
Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000
Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Contact Phone Number for HHS
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Guidance News
Here is the link for the October Newsletter:
https://resources.finalsite.
The pdf is also attached to this email. It has been posted to the Counseling website.
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net MS. NOVINO IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
PSAT for Freshmen through Juniors MOVED UNTIL JANUARY 26.
SAT SCHOOL DAY test takers for October 14: the test will begin at 8:05. Please enter through the main entrance and arrive at 7:30. All test takers should report with their check made out to Haverford High School for $52, pencils, calculator, identification, and mask on. Room assignments will be given the day of the test.
Naviance Video
The College Application Process and Naviance Presentation.mp4 or https://youtu.be/1P96s7fLOeo
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A copy of your unofficial transcript WAS SENT TODAY, 9/25, via regular mail and emailed earlier in the week.
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A link to the High School Counseling website has many resources, including the Transcript Request Instructions and new video tutorials, including how I know if I need a teacher or counselor letter of recommendation? https://www.haverford.k12.pa.
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A link to the Transcript Request Permission form (Remember this must be completed before requesting transcripts.) https://docs.google.com/forms/
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Remember to review the resources in the shared google folder named "Post High School Planning Class of 2021."
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The Transcript Request link in Naviance is open.
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Log into Naviance to review the list of virtual college visits scheduled for HHS students.
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NACAC virtual college fairs. Visit https://virtualcollegefairs.
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If you still need to take the SAT, Haverford will offer the SAT during the school day on October 14. Please email Ms. Schnyder in the Counseling Office at kschnyder@haverfordsd.net to register.
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Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Here is the link to the HHS Virtual Activities Fair website.
https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/hhsvirtualactivitiesfair2020/home?authuser=0
International Night Club
We are excited to announce our first meeting this coming Wednesday, October 14th, at 2:30. We will let you know what we have planned for this year and discuss what we can do to help show the diversity and equality in Havertown. Remember to follow us on our Instagram @ hhsinternationalnight, and our remind @ internight and text 81010 to receive messages.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net or call (610) 853-5900 x 2510.
2) The HHS Golf Team is kicking off a year-long campaign to support students in our district who are battling cancer. We're beginning by selling hats for $25 (two or more for $40). Efforts will support other families in our district. To purchase a hat, please email Nate Oxman, varsity golf coach, at noxman@haverfordsd.net. IMG_6673.jpg
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
4) Boys' Volleyball Mask Fundraiser
Masks are $7.00 each: Two sizes: youth and adult.
Two options: Red w/ Gold imprint or Black w/ White imprint
Go Fords!
October 2
HHS Community,
- Our calendars at HHS say October!!! The staff was back and planning for the return of students on October 19! The team continues to work hard to meet the high expectations of the Haverford Community!
- The School Board approved HHS' Hybrid Schedule beginning on 10/19/20. See below.
- We will hold Picture Day and Tours for all 9th to 11th Graders the week of 10/12. This is a student-only event at assigned times. You will receive an email from Legacy Photo for your student's allotted time. Students will be excused from class. If students are unavailable to attend, there will be a make-up photo days, but there will be no make-ups for tours of the building. See below for the times.
- Seniors will have a Senior Sunrise on October 14, followed by tours. Seniors taking the SAT on October 14 will tour after the SATs are completed.
- Seniors look for an email within the week about Cap and Gown ordering!!!!!!!
- Student Schedule for The Weeks of 10/5/20 and 10/12/20 remain the same as what we are presently doing.
- Technical Education students start this Monday, October 5, 2020.
- Medical Career students start this Monday, October 12, 2020.
The Schedule for The Week of 10/19/20
Monday, October 19 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes at the same time as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Tuesday, October 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
Last names A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes at the same time as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Wednesday, October 21 (Mondays and Wednesdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
M-Z students will "ZOOM" into their classes at the same time as the A-L students. (7:30-12:00)
Thursday, October 22 (Tuesdays and Thursdays are the same schedules)
Last names beginning M-Z will attend class at HHS from 7:30-12:00. There will be a free grab and go lunches for all students. The teachers are available in the afternoon for enrichment and assistance and will schedule appointments as needed for individuals and classes. Activities and Athletics will start at 2:30 daily.
A-L students will "ZOOM" into their classes at the same time as the M-Z students. (7:30-12:00)
Friday, October 23 (Virtual Classes Every Friday)
All students will be virtual from 7:30-12:00 to keep continuity with their Monday-Thursday Schedule. The breaks will be shorter and students will not have lunch until 12:00.
We will evaluate the schedule weekly and adjust the times when applicable. The goal for the week of October 19 is for the students to return to school safely and get acclimated to the new schedule.
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Photo Days and Guided Tours for (9th to 11th Graders). Tours will be completed 15 minutes after the assigned time.
Example: Photo at 8:00 AM. Tour complete by 8:45.
| 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 | |
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |
| 11TH GRADE | 10TH GRADE | Senior Sunrise and Tours | 9TH GRADE | |
| 8:00 AM | A-B | A-B | ||
| 8:30 AM | C-D | C-D | ||
| 9:00 AM | A-B | E-F | E-F | |
| 9:30 AM | C-D | G-H | G-H | |
| 10:00 AM | E-F | I-J | I-J | |
| 10:30 AM | G-H | K-L | K-L | |
| 11:00 AM | I-J-TechEd | M-N | M-N | |
| 11:30 AM | K-L-TechEd | O-P | O-P | |
| 12:00 PM | M-N | Q-R | Q-R | |
| 12:30 PM | O-P | S-T | S-T | |
| 1:00 PM | Q-R | U-V | U-V | |
| 1:30 PM | S-T | W-X-Y-Z | W-X-Y-Z | |
| 2:00 PM | U-V | |||
| 2:30 PM | W-X-Y-Z |
Minding Your Mind
https://mindingyourmind.org/online/community-conversations/
Register at Minding Your Mind
Parenting During a Pandemic: A Story of Hope and Recovery
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 7pm to 8pm, via Zoom
Mask Resource from CHOP
https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/getting-your-child-to-wear-a-face-mask
Library Resources
The Haverford Virtual Library highlights online resources available to Haverford students from the Haverford High School library. Including options to access eBooks and audiobooks, research guides, articles from magazines, newspapers, and academic journals, as well as open-source books, textbooks, lectures, simulations, and more, the Haverford Virtual Library will help students access the content they may need to tackle course projects, papers, and assignments successfully. Direct questions to Mr. MacConnell at kmacconnell@haverfordsd.net
Fantastic research options through our own HHS library. Both links will get you to the same resources. We are providing both links in case you cannot access one. Easy to navigate research links and a link to the Delaware County Library Association.
https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/haverfordvirtuallibrary/home
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/academics/library-new
Athletics Update from Ms. Robtison
Fall Sports:
After the rain and clouds cleared on Monday, the Fall Athletic Sports Teams have had a positive and productive week of workouts. Thank you to all of our athletes, their parents, and our HHS coaches for your H-Pride this week!
Spectator/Fans update:
As a result of the Governor Wolf's order having been reinstated yesterday (25 indoor/250 outdoors), and knowing that some teams will begin scrimmages next week, at this time, we will not be admitting any fans or spectators to any home or away sites. Please know that the Central Athletic Leauge is working to come to a consensus as a result of the update.
At Haverford High School, we recognize the importance of parents getting opportunities to watch their athletes compete, and we will work to come up with viable solutions. We know that parents want to, and we want parents to be connected and engaged in their students' participation. Stay tuned!
PIAA Forms Link Click Here.
- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation packet Sections 1-6 must all be completed. Section 6 must be dated June 1, 2020, or after.
- PIAA 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release: COVID-19
- COIVD-19 Athletics Parent/Guardian Checklist & Signature.
Message for Seniors from The School Nurses
From the Nurses: COVID Regulations
As we move toward our hybrid model, the nurses would like to share with you the Chester County Health Department guidelines of what to expect if your student is sent home sick. Please see below for the most up-to-date information regarding when your student will be sent home, how long they will have to remain at home, and how to properly care for your student or a family member if they become sick.
Your Child Will Be Sent Home If:
They have any one of the following symptoms: Lack of smell or taste (without congestion); cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
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They have any two of the following symptoms: Fever (temporal scanner > 99.5); sore throat; chills; muscle pain; fatigue; headache; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
**Please note that, though these are the CCHD criteria for COVID-19, your student WILL BE SENT HOME REGARDLESS for fever or vomiting as their only symptom as per our standard school policy and procedure. For non-COVID-related nurse visits, nurses will continue to use best practices to assess your student and their needs.
Information for Students Who Have Symptoms:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59558/Instructions-for-Symptomatic-Students-Updated
Information for Students Who May Have Been Exposed:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59557/Instructions-for-Exposed-Students-Updated
General Caregiving Information:
https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54466/COVID-19-Caregiver
If you have any questions regarding COVID symptoms, please call your regular health care provider or the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
Dear Parent/Guardian: This is a reminder that your 12th-grade student is missing the State immunization requirement of having had the 2nd meningitis vaccine.
*You must provide this information for your child to the school nurse on or before November 2, 2020, or risk exclusion from school, as per 28 PA. CODE CH 23.81 (school immunization).
Please note: If your child has a documented medical or religious/moral exemption from the vaccine, they will be exempt from this requirement. *Any questions regarding this State law, please refer to School Immunization Regulations on the district website.
Technology Help
How Do I Get Tech Support?
Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000
Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Contact Phone Number for HHS
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Guidance News
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net MS. NOVINO IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
PSAT for Freshmen through Juniors MOVED UNTIL JANUARY 26.
SAT SCHOOL DAY test takers for October 14: the test will begin at 8:05. Please enter through the main entrance and arrive at 7:30. All test takers should report with their check made out to Haverford High School for $52, pencils, calculator, identification, and mask on. Room assignments will be given the day of the test.
Naviance Video
The College Application Process and Naviance Presentation.mp4 or https://youtu.be/1P96s7fLOeo
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A copy of your unofficial transcript WAS SENT TODAY, 9/25, via regular mail and emailed earlier in the week.
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A link to the High School Counseling website has many resources, including the Transcript Request Instructions and new video tutorials, including how I know if I need a teacher or counselor letter of recommendation? https://www.haverford.k12.pa.
us/home-high-school/counseling -
A link to the Transcript Request Permission form (Remember this must be completed before requesting transcripts.) https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/1FAIpQLSeXz_- AkujkJkCQCGFmP0fY0Fsbz34ZXzTcy zH8GF8uV6imjA/viewform?usp=sf_ link -
Remember to review the resources in the shared google folder named "Post High School Planning Class of 2021."
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The Transcript Request link in Naviance is open.
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Log into Naviance to review the list of virtual college visits scheduled for HHS students.
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NACAC virtual college fairs. Visit https://virtualcollegefairs.
org/ to register. Fairs are October 12, October 18, and November 8. -
If you still need to take the SAT, Haverford will offer the SAT during the school day on October 14. Please email Ms. Schnyder in the Counseling Office at kschnyder@haverfordsd.net to register.
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Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
The African American Cultural Enrichment Club will have its first meeting of the year on October 6 at 2:00 pm? All students are welcome, and it will be conducted on Zoom. Email Mr. Smith @ lsmith@haverfordsd.net for the link.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net or call (610) 853-5900 x 2510.
2) The HHS Golf Team is kicking off a year-long campaign to support students in our district who are battling cancer. We're beginning by selling hats for $25 (two or more for $40). Efforts will support other families in our district. To purchase a hat, please email Nate Oxman, varsity golf coach, at noxman@haverfordsd.net. IMG_6673.jpg
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
4) Girls' Volleyball Mask Fundraiser
Masks are $7.00 each: Two sizes: youth and adult.
Two options: Red w/ Gold imprint or Black w/ White imprint
Go Fords!
September 25
HHS Community,
Please note the schedule for next week. The School Board approved HHS' Hybrid Schedule for HHS starting on 10/19/20. This has caused our schedule to change for next week. On Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on 10/19/20, all students with last names beginning A-L will attend class at HHS. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, all students with last names starting with M-Z will attend class at HHS. All students will attend class virtually on Friday.
The Schedule for The Week of 9/28/20
Monday: No School for students due to Yom Kippur Holiday
Tuesday: Virtual classes resume at the usually scheduled time
Wednesday: Virtual classes resume at the usually scheduled time
Thursday: No School for students due to teacher professional development to prepare for hybrid classes
Friday: No School for students due to teacher professional development to prepare for hybrid classes
Athletics will begin next week too. See the message below from Ms. Robtison, our Athletic Director. Look for future emails in the upcoming weeks that will include information about picture days, Class of 2021 Sunrise, and school tours during the week of October 12.
Sincerely,
Pete Donaghy, Principal
Go Fords!
Mask Resource from CHOP
https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/getting-your-child-to-wear-a-face-mask
Library Resources
The Haverford Virtual Library highlights online resources available to Haverford students from the Haverford High School library. Including options to access eBooks and audiobooks, research guides, articles from magazines, newspapers, and academic journals, as well as open-source books, textbooks, lectures, simulations, and more, the Haverford Virtual Library will help students access the content they may need to tackle course projects, papers, and assignments successfully. Direct questions to Mr. MacConnell at kmacconnell@haverfordsd.net
Fantastic research options through our own HHS library. Both links will get you to the same resources. We are providing both links in case you cannot access one. Easy to navigate research links and a link to the Delaware County Library Association.
https://sites.google.com/haverfordsd.net/haverfordvirtuallibrary/home
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/home-high-school/academics/library-new
Athletics Update
Fall sports officially begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. For anyone to tryout or participate, they must have already turned in or will bring with them the completed following forms: PIAA Forms Link Click Here.
- PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation packet Sections 1-6 must all be completed. Section 6 must be dated June 1, 2020, or after.
- PIAA 2020-2021 Supplemental Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release: COVID-19
- COIVD-19 Athletics Parent/Guardian Checklist & Signature.
Below is the information for the first day for each team on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
REMINDER, as you arrive and depart from all locations, you should wear your mask and practice social distancing.
Cheerleading @ HHS Commons, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
B/G Cross Country @ Coopertown, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Field Hockey, tryouts @ the Reserve, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Football @ HHS Football practice field, 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Golf, tryouts @ Cobb's Creek GC, 3:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
Boys Soccer, tryouts @ Coopertown, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Freshman Boys Soccer @ Old Manoa, 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm.
Girls Soccer, tryouts @ Manoa, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Girls Tennis, tryouts @ HHS Tennis Courts, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Girls Volleyball, tryouts @ HHS Gym, 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm.
Message for Seniors from The School Nurses
Dear Parent/Guardian: This is a reminder that your 12th-grade student is missing the State immunization requirement of having had the 2nd meningitis vaccine.
*You must provide this information for your child to the school nurse on or before November 2, 2020, or risk exclusion from school, as per 28 PA. CODE CH 23.81 (school immunization).
Please note: If your child has a documented medical or religious/moral exemption from the vaccine, they will be exempt from this requirement. *Any questions regarding this State law, please refer to School Immunization Regulations on the district website.
Message from Holcomb Behavioral Specialists
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Technology Help
How Do I Get Tech Support?
Call: (610) 853-5900 x 2365 or x 2000
Technology Assistant: Mr. Jeff Masino @ jmasino@haverfordsd.net
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Contact Phone Number for HHS
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Guidance News
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net MS. NOVINO IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
PSAT for Freshmen through Juniors MOVED UNTIL JANUARY 26.
SAT SCHOOL DAY test takers for October 14: the test will begin at 8:05. Please enter through the main entrance and arrive at 7:30. All test takers should report with their check made out to Haverford High School for $52, pencils, calculator, identification, and mask on. Room assignments will be given the day of the test.
Naviance Video
The College Application Process and Naviance Presentation.mp4 or https://youtu.be/1P96s7fLOeo
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A copy of your unofficial transcript WAS SENT TODAY, 9/25, via regular mail and emailed earlier in the week.
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A link to the High School Counseling website has many resources, including the Transcript Request Instructions and new video tutorials, including how I know if I need a teacher or counselor letter of recommendation? https://www.haverford.k12.pa.
us/home-high-school/counseling -
A link to the Transcript Request Permission form (Remember this must be completed before requesting transcripts.) https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/1FAIpQLSeXz_- AkujkJkCQCGFmP0fY0Fsbz34ZXzTcy zH8GF8uV6imjA/viewform?usp=sf_ link -
Remember to review the resources in the shared google folder named "Post High School Planning Class of 2021."
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The Transcript Request link in Naviance is open.
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Log into Naviance to review the list of virtual college visits scheduled for HHS students.
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NACAC virtual college fairs. Visit https://virtualcollegefairs.
org/ to register. Fairs are October 12, October 18, and November 8. -
If you still need to take the SAT, Haverford will offer the SAT during the school day on October 14. Please email Ms. Schnyder in the Counseling Office at kschnyder@haverfordsd.net to register.
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Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Club News
Diaper Flyer
Diaper Drive Fundraiser Flyer .pdf
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net or call (610) 853-5900 x 2510.
2) The HHS Golf Team is kicking off a year-long campaign to support students in our district who are battling cancer. We're beginning by selling hats for $25 (two or more for $40). Efforts will support other families in our district. To purchase a hat, please email Nate Oxman, varsity golf coach, at noxman@haverfordsd.net. IMG_6673.jpg
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
4) Girls' Volleyball Mask Fundraiser
Masks are $7.00 each: Two sizes: youth and adult.
Two options: Red w/ Gold imprint or Black w/ White imprint
Go Fords!
September 17
HHS Community,
- A short week but so much learning occurring, and the students are becoming more comfortable with the online platform!
- Haverford Township School Board Meeting has been moved to Monday Night, September 21, at 7:30 to discuss plans for athletics and the planning for hybrid classes at the Districts' schools.
- The Powerschool parent portal has been updated. The reset password feature does not work. Tomorrow a letter will be emailed to parents to help create the parent portal account. If you set up an account in years past, disregard tomorrow's email. If you forgot your password, then email ithelpdesk@haverfordsd.net. This will take a few days to email you a new password. Please continue to ask your students to log in and show you their grades. Students will receive a letter tomorrow with their student login too.
- Minding Your Mind Assemblies went much better than expected. Our guest speaker did a fantastic job engaging the students and providing tips on dealing with anxiety and depression. His tips ran the gamut of a one-time event to a continual issue. The students asked many well though questions about how to work with anxiety, stress, depression, and COVID issues. https://mindingyourmind.org/
- Senior Common Application Lunch and Learns on September 21 FROM 10:40 until 11:20 and much more in the September Guidance Newsletter.
GuidanceNewsletterSeptember.pdf or https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1599767817/haverfordk12paus/xerjff9lqfdem8kjlska/WorkingcopyforSeptember14.pdf
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Check out this video from our Guidance Department The College Application Process and Naviance Presentation.mp4. See the guidance area below for more information. The same newsletter and video are posted below. For those that prefer a YouTube link https://youtu.be/1P96s7fLOeo
- We will remove the technology links below after this email.
- Central League Athletic Directors met today to propose a competition plan for fall athletics to begin in October. As we get details and revise our athletic safety plan, we will update you and the fall athletes.
- Here is a link to https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/2020-21-school-year to assist with the opening of schools throughout the Haverford School District. We are working to bring the students back to school in our hybrid model. Our Life Skills students return next week to HHS!
- We are off tomorrow, Friday, September 18, due to the Rosh Hashanah Holiday. Happy Holiday to all those celebrating. All buildings will be closed on Friday, September 18.
Have A Wonderful Weekend! Go Fords!
Pete Donaghy
Hybrid Transition Plan
Our life skills students transitioned back to school this week and have done a wonderful job acclimating back to the building and adhering to all COVID safety procedures.
We continue to work on our plans to return to the building in a hybrid model. Stay tuned for more details on transitioning back to school in next week's email.
Technology Help and Tips
- Our unwanted visitors to class has almost ceased entirely. We will continue to keep our rooms free of unwanted guests. Please do not share your accounts with anyone except your parents/guardians.
- Teachers will not be letting late students into class. So, strongly encourage your student to be in class on time. Students late to class for a legitimate reason should call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to be let into class. We have already taken precautions for our Minding Your Mind large assembly that will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday.
- IF YOUR ZOOM OR TEACHER'S ZOOM DOES NOT WORK for a class or a day due to a storm or outage, please proceed and complete all Canvas work for that day as soon as you can log back on to your computer. Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000. You will be assisted on how to get logged back into class.
- Please use your correct full name when logging into class. We need to take attendance daily per The State of Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Please turn your camera on so you can be fully engaged in class.
Canvas
We have put together several video tutorials for canvas at https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/departments/technology-services/canvas-help
For Parents\Guardians:
If you would like to create an observer account so that you can sign in to Canvas without using your student's login information, you can follow the below directions:
How to establish observer accounts
Info about what parent account use and limitations
Zoom
Zoom will be used for live classroom sessions as well as other small group meetings.
When students click on a Zoom meeting link, it will open Zoom on their Chrome device, and they will be put into a waiting room until the teacher admits them. This is done to keep unwanted participants from joining a meeting or the next class from joining before their time.
Please review the following meeting netiquette information with your student before the first day of school.
General Tech Support Links
How Do I Get Tech Support?
Email: ITHelpDesk@haverfordsd.net
Call: 610-853-5951 (Leave a voicemail, Technology will call you back)
Attendance
All students must be present in class daily. Please report to your teacher and grade level Assistant Principal any technological issues. If a student is not in a class, the teacher is instructed to mark them absent. If a student's Internet goes out and reboots, then call the main office at (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to get your student get back into class. You can use the Safe Arrival APP for any absence or doctor's appointment. Or email Kathy Leyden, Attendance Clerk @ kleyden@haverfordsd.net.
Contact Phone Number for HHS
Call (610) 853-5900 x 2000 to contact any main office personnel. The office is open from 7 am to 3 pm daily.
Guidance News
Kathryn Schnyder and Pat Novino, Guidance Secretaries, will answer your question or route you to the appropriate counselor/administrator.
kschnyder@haverfordsd.net pnovino@haverfordsd.net MS. NOVINO IS IN CHARGE OF TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
PSAT for Freshmen through Juniors MOVED UNTIL JANUARY 26.
September SAT SCHOOL DAY test takers for the September 23 Test were sent a practice booklet and preliminary directions to their email. They will receive an email with their room number. The test will begin at 8:05. Please enter through the main entrance and arrive at 7:50. All test takers should report with their check made out to Haverford High School, pencils, calculator, and mask.
September Guidance Newsletter
GuidanceNewsletterSeptember.pdf or https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1599767817/haverfordk12paus/xerjff9lqfdem8kjlska/WorkingcopyforSeptember14.pdf
As we begin this year and the post-high school application process, the Counseling Department would like to share the following resources with you:
Naviance Video
The College Application Process and Naviance Presentation.mp4 or https://youtu.be/1P96s7fLOeo
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A copy of your unofficial transcript will be sent to you next week with your classes for the 2020-2021 School Year. Reach out to your counselor by 9/12/2020 to indicate if any changes are needed.
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A link to the High School Counseling website has many resources, including the Transcript Request Instructions and new video tutorials, including How do I know if I need a teacher or counselor letter of recommendation? https://www.haverford.k12.pa.
us/home-high-school/counseling -
A link to the Transcript Request Permission form (Remember this must be completed before requesting transcripts.) https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/1FAIpQLSeXz_- AkujkJkCQCGFmP0fY0Fsbz34ZXzTcy zH8GF8uV6imjA/viewform?usp=sf_ link -
Remember to review the resources in the shared google folder named "Post High School Planning Class of 2021."
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The Transcript Request link in Naviance is open.
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Log into Naviance to review the list of virtual college visits scheduled for HHS students.
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NACAC virtual college fairs. Visit https://virtualcollegefairs.
org/ to register. Fairs are October 12, October 18, and November 8. -
If you still need to take the SAT, Haverford will offer the SAT during the school day on October 14. Please email Ms. Schnyder in the Counseling Office at kschnyder@haverfordsd.net to register.
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Seniors, send your college essays to Mr. Mullen mmullen@haverfordsd.net to Ms. Rudolph srudolph@haverfordsd.net as a Google Doc.
Athletics Update
Central League Athletic Directors met today to propose a competition plan for fall athletics to begin in October. As we get details and revise our athletic safety plan, we will update you and the fall athletes. See the message from Ms. Robtison from earlier in the week.
On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Chester County Health Department revised its public and private school guidance for athletics. The new guidance has removed the Health Department's recommendation to postpone competitions until January 1, 2021. The superintendents and principals in the Central league recognize the significance of the department's revision. The Central League will be meeting in the next week to discuss the impact of the change on creating possible alternative schedules for athletes to compete as well as any considerations for fall athletics to begin prior to January 2021.
The Central League is committed to working closely with the PIAA and District One to provide our student-athletes an opportunity to participate in interscholastic competitions. We will keep you updated as we learn more in the coming week.
PIAA Forms Link Click Here.
Club News
The Fordian-School Newspaper
Any student who is interested in contributing to our school newspaper, The Fordian, can contact Elizabeth Wolfe (ewolfe74@haverfordsd.net), Sophia Khan (skhan79@haverfordsd.net), or Mrs. Fish (gfish@haverfordsd.net). Writers, photographers, and artists are all welcome! Please visit thefordian.com and follow @hhsfordian on Instagram to see new articles.
Items for Sale
1) "H" Magnets-Does your car have H Pride? We have 60 "H" Magnets for sale for $5. Email Chris McCormick @ cmccormick@haverfordsd.net or call (610) 853-5900 x 2510.
2) The HHS Golf Team is kicking off a year-long campaign to support students in our district who are battling cancer. We're beginning by selling hats for $25 (two or more for $40). Efforts will support other families in our district. To purchase a hat, please email Nate Oxman, varsity golf coach, at noxman@haverfordsd.net. IMG_6673.jpg
3) Haverford Boys' Lax Flag Sale
The 3 x 5 Silk Flags will be delivered to your residence. $30 Venmo @HaverfordBOYS-Lacrosse and leave your address.
Go Fords!