Visual Art Category Winners! Congratulations! #imperfection #ptsareflectionscontest
Congratulations to our PTSA Reflection Contest Winners! The first-place winners in each category will move on to compete at the city level! #imperfection #ptsareflectionscontest
🎄 Spread Some Holiday Cheer! 🎄
🍭 Buy a Candy Cane for Someone Special! 🍭
Price: Just $1 each
Available Until: Monday, 12/18
Delivery Date: Friday, 12/20
Where to Buy: Before School, During First Block (with a pass), After School until 4:15 PM in Room 145
Important: Make sure the tag includes the first and last name of the recipient so your candy cane gets to the right person!🎅 Don’t miss this chance to share some sweetness this holiday season! 🎅
Ms. Davis's students volunteered at Foodbank of Southeastern VA's distribution center making bags for the backpack program that sends food home over the weekend with students in Hampton Roads who are experiencing food insecurity. They practiced a multitude of job skills and had a blast helping to feed Hampton Roads's children.
Mrs. Bort’s Spanish classes made paper “Muñecos de nieve” to represent different countries from around the world. These will decorate the World Language hallway as we begin our month-long December project of learning about holiday traditions and cultural practices from around the world.
Tis the Season for giving blood! Please support our Blood Drive on Friday, December 13th. Adults - teachers and community members - can use the QR code or go to the web address as directed on the flyer to access the website to register.
Students have to sign up in the cafeteria because we have to check age, height and weight, and get parent permission if they are 16.
The students In Life Planning class tackled furniture refinishing and learned the many steps of the process. If you are interested in purchasing the furniture, please visit the PTSA Instagram @ptsa_hhs to get pricing and more information about the pieces.
We hope all of our Hawks have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy your friends and families! 🫶🏽 #grateful
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Mrs. Reed’s AP Biology classes made bread and butter 🍞🧈 today to explore the science behind some Thanksgiving day foods! #foodappreciation #science
Students in Advanced PE enjoyed a field trip to the Adventure Park on Friday.
🌲Although the weather was chilly, they still enjoyed being in the trees. #adventurepark #ropescourse
Mrs. Sarver's Sports & Entertainment Management enjoyed Mini-Tournament Madness this week! Each student had to plan and execute a mini-tournament. They will conclude their event with a reflection on how they could improve the event. A few of the events include a spelling bee, a paper airplane contest, and a tower-building competition! #minitournamentmadness #eventplanning
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
Mr. Sarver’s Construction Technology students happily displaying & modeling repurposed chairs! These counter height stools were about to go in the garbage, but they dissembled, sawed, & reassembled in order to make them usable for all regular height desks! ♻️#reducereuserecycle
The students in Life Planning traveled to the DAV to complete a cost analysis comparing thrifting prices to regular retail cost. 💸 #thrifting
Coincidentally, one of the students ran into his grandma 🫶🏽 who was shopping there at the time. #addedbonus
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
💡Shining a spotlight on #CPSTOY25 finalist, Eileen Mooring! 🌟
🎓 With an incredible 22 years in education, Mrs. Mooring holds a M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Averett University and a B.A. in History and Social Science Secondary Education from Old Dominion University. She inspires her students at Hickory High School through her passion for teaching, extensive knowledge, and student engagement.
Mrs. Mooring has taught various subjects, including World History I & II, U.S. History, Psychology, and AP Government. She believes active participation is key to deeper understanding. For example, instead of simply lecturing, she involves her students in role-playing activities, allowing them to experience the complexities of compromise and collaboration firsthand. This approach helps students connect with the material on a deeper level, empowering them to succeed both academically and in life. 📜
As the Senior Class sponsor, she goes above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences for Hickory High’s Senior Hawks. Eileen wholeheartedly believes in teachers helping teachers. She demonstrates this by sharing her teaching resources and mentoring new teachers. Eileen is a dedicated advocate for her students and colleagues, making her beloved presence within her school community. 📚
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Mooring is grateful for the support of her husband, Chuck, and treasures time spent with her five children and eight grandchildren. ❤️
👏 Let’s celebrate, Eileen Mooring's dedication to educating future leaders! #CPSCelebrates
🌟 Congratulations to our 2023-2024 W!SE Blue and Platinum Star Schools! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate these prestigious awards in financial literacy! 💲
Shout out to our dedicated educators and hardworking students for this incredible achievement! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
What are you thankful for? 🦃 Hickory High Students and Staffulty are invited to decorate feathers filled with all the positive things in their lives. Mrs. Emery's students have created this interactive activity for our Hawks to share things they appreciate! 🫶🏽
