Holly Pond High School

We will be having a Basketball Homecoming in January! Yeah....more information to come later. *Christmas dress up days are as follows: Monday, Dec. 13th--Holiday hats, Santa hats, and/or Christmas headbands Tuesday, Dec. 14th--Grinch Day-Whoville Characters Wednesday, Dec. 15--the Elf Day Thursday, Dec. 16--Ugly Christmas Sweaters Friday, Dec. 17--Polar Express-PJ Day (dress code!) Monday, Dec. 20th--Christmas colors/Christmas Socks Tuesday, Dec. 21st--Christmas Carolers/Christmas shirts (Dismiss at 1:00) *And most importantly!!! Semester Tests are on: December 16 for periods 1,3,5 & 7 December 17th for periods 2,4 & 6 Make up days are December 20th and 21st. Students who have missing assignments or are truant/used all parents notes are required to come on these two days!

Fun! Fun! Fun! For every THREE POINT shot made tonight by our Broncos during the VG or VB's game, we will be throwing out a FREE HPHS PRIDE shirt into the crowd. Good Luck everyone!......Get those three point shots going. We want a BIG WIN TONIGHT!! Everyone come out and support our Broncos tonight against Brindlee Mt.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday 12/3/21 Basketball plays at home tonight starting at 4:00. Come pack the Stands! Good Luck tomorrow to Christopher Putman, Joshua Putman, Matthew Putman, Travis Barnett, and Kohl Horton. They will be running in the Garmin Running Lane Championship in Huntsville. If anyone has borrowed a computer from any teacher, they need to be returned today! The Food Drive is now running, please talk to your teachers about what incentives they are offering for the teacher with the most items. HP Basketball Season Passes are on sale in the office for $60.00 Our Band will be in two Christmas parades this week. Friday night at Christmas in Cullman and Saturday the annual Cullman Christmas Parade. *The Band will play for the HP Governor's Park tree lighting at 6:00 Saturday night. Please come out and support them. *The Band will be having a Christmas Concert on December 10th in the gym. We are super excited about this event! *Blood Drive at HP on December 10th *With a 25% INCREASE in completed assignments this week all 9-12 grade students will get in the basketball game FREE Friday night. Just a reminder to bring your Christmas ornaments! Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. Christmas in the Park is this Saturday from 5:00 - 7:00. Thank you to all of the volunteers helping to transform the Band room with some MUCH NEEDED upgrades!! A special thank you to our board member, Mr. Heath Allbright! Cafeteria Menu The lunch menu is pizza or fish sandwich, tossed salad, corn, cookie, and fruit.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday 11/17/21 Makeup pictures will be tomorrow Progress Reports go home on Thursday. Thanksgiving Break is November 22 - November 26. Any male student that is interested in doing the after school weight lifting program, be at the field house today by 3:15. The girls basketball team is in charge of the concession stand on Friday. The Food Drive is now running, please talk to your teachers about what incentives they are offering for the teacher with the most items. If you have not paid your Key Club dues, they are due by Friday HP Basketball Season Passes are on sale in the office for $60.00 Just a reminder to bring your Christmas ornaments! Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office. Cafeteria Menu The lunch menu is chilli with grilled cheese, crackers, baked potato, sweet potato fries, salad, and fruit.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday 11/16/21 Picture Re take day will be Thursday The Geometry Team will meet in Mrs. Sellers room during Student Connect today. HP Basketball Season Passes are on sale in the office for $60.00 Just a reminder to bring your Christmas ornaments! Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. Progress Reports go home on Thursday. Thanksgiving Break is November 22 - November 26. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday 11/9/21 The dual enrollment scholarship for math and science class is due today. Turn your forms into Mrs. G. The Geometry Team will meet in Mrs. Sellers room during Student Connect today. Save your money for a coin drop this week, proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Today is the last day. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. *The game tonight is postponed until Friday. We will play at West Point on Friday night. The Good Hope game is delayed due to their football playoff games. *Our Veteran's Day program is tomorrow morning at 9:00 - everyone is invited. It will be on the football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. Parents, you will not have to sign in at the office if you are not entering the building. If you decide to check out your child, you will need to check them out in the front office. Students will report to their first period class as usual. Wear RED, WHITE, & BLUE if you can. :) * It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄🎄Ok …well maybe not yet…but…HPHS will be decorating a school wide 🎄 tree this year. We would like every student to bring their favorite ornament to add to our HPHS Christmas tree. Bring in your favorite ornament, put your name on it and ‘2021’. You can get the ornament back at Christmas break or donate it so we can use it each year for years to come! You can bring the ornament to the office or Dr. Turner’s office anytime. Also in need of strands of green Christmas lights. 🎄🎄 Let’s make it ‘begin to look a lot like Christmas’ at HPHS 💚💛💚 *HP Basketball Season Passes are on sale in the office for $60.00; Student passes are $10 Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. Cafeteria Menu The lunch menu is chicken or steak nuggets, creamed potatoes, green peas, roll, and fruit. The supper menu is chicken bites, a waffle or biscuit, hash browns, and fruit. I hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY!! Go BRONCOS!

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday 11/4/21 Everyone please wear your Pond People shirts tomorrow to support the Cheerleaders and Cross Country. Save your money for a coin drop this week, proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. SGA will be collecting money all week this week. HP Basketball Season Passes are on sale in the office for $60.00 Key Club is selling Children’s Hospital shirts for $15.00. Please see any Key Club member to order by November 17th. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. Cafeteria Menu The lunch menu meatball sub sandwich, cheese sticks, green beans, raw veggies with ranch, and fruit. The supper menu is a hotdog, beans, chips, and fruit.

Don't forget-Seniors: Herff Jones is taking orders on today, November 4th at 7am in the lunchroom to order your cap and gown, invitations and more!!

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday 11/1/21 Save your money for a coin drop this week, proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. SGA will be collecting money all week next week. Key Club is selling Children’s Hospital shirts for $15.00. Please see any Key Club member to order by November 17th. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. Basketball season passes are on sale in the office for $60. This gets you into all regular season home games including the TG Tournament. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday 10/29/21 Congratulations to the Cross Country Team. The boys placed 2nd overall and the girls placed 3rd overall in sectionals yesterday at White Plains. They will be competing in State next Saturday. Tonight's football game is at Home against the Aggies. Come support your Broncos. Pep Rally will be today at 2:35 in the New Gym. Good Luck to our Cheerleaders on Monday for the Regional Competition. Save your money for a coin drop next week, proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. SGA will be collecting money all week next week. Anyone who made a pumpkin, please pick them up today in the library. Key Club is selling Children’s Hospital shirts for $15.00. Please see any Key Club member to order by November 17th. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus.

Announcements: 10/27/2021 For clarification Friday in the High School is Super Hero/Hero Day, Not Costume Day All Kids is insurance based on income for children 19 or younger. Click the link for more info. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids/index.html WSCC is offering a free college class to our students who still need their CCR. The class is called ORI 106 for 1 credit. The class covers career exploration and students will also experience blackboard and what it's like to take a college course. WSCC will host a class session for students in person two times, once in November and once in December. Please ask your student to turn in their dual enrollment permission form. Tomorrow the Cross Country team will participate in sectionals at White Plains. Pumpkins are due tomorrow morning in the Library for the Pumpkin Contest. Key Club is selling Children’s Hospital shirts for $15.00. Please see any Key Club member to order by November 17th. The Key Club Art Pumpkin contest will be Oct. 28 and 29. Please have all pumpkins in the library by the morning of the 28th. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. The Bronco Band received superior and excellent ratings at the Mud Creek Band Festival on Saturday. Way to go Broncos! The WSCC STEM Dual Enrollment Scholarship application deadline for Spring 2022 courses is Tuesday November 9, 2021 @ 4:00 PM. The completed scholarship application should be emailed to Stacey Sivley (stacey.sivley@wallacestate.edu) Link to application in your student's email. Today’s lunch will be chili, grilled cheese and oven potatoes. Tomorrow we will have Quesadilla and Mexican Pizza with rice and Pinto beans.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday 10/20/21 Seniors, please sign up for a FASFA appointment for Friday if you have not done so. October 25, 2021 - FAFSA help at WSCC Hanceville, AL FAFSA Night Schedule Wallace State Community College No sign up needed. Bring 2020 tax information. Hanceville Campus- James Bailey Center 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Key Club is selling Children’s Hospital shirts for $15.00. Please see any Key Club member to order by November 17th. The Key Club Art Pumpkin contest will be Oct. 28 and 29. Please have all pumpkins in the library by the morning of the 28th. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. Friday is Camo Day. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. Herff Jones will be here on Thursday, Nov. 4th at 7am in the lunchroom to take orders for cap/gowns and senior graduation products. Mrs. Thompson has extra catalogs & order forms. College Application Week is October 18-22. The varsity football team will play Vinemont this Friday at Vinemont. Wear camo to support your Broncos! The cross country team has a county meet tomorrow at Fairview. Please come and enjoy the 2nd Annual HPHS Baseball sponsored CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT this Saturday. #BRONCOSTRONG

Holly Pond High School Baseball is hosting it's 2nd annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday October 23rd @ 11:00am

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday 10/14/21 Volleyball plays the area tournament at Susan Moore at 5:30 Friday is Country/Western Day. Senior Yearbook ads are on sale until tomorrow. See Mrs. Laney SGA has the concession stand to work tomorrow night. See Mrs. Barnett to sign up to work a shift. Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. We will be offering Ice Cream soon in the break stand......Ice Cream Sandwiches and Strawberry Shortcake Bars won the survey (Snickers came in a very close third place) :) KONA ICE will here tomorrow around 1:30. Tomorrow morning - order cap & gowns. Oct. 15th 7:45am in the lunchroom There are still LOTS of tests to be made up by students. If you have a test to be made up you can come to my office to take it today BEFORE 1:00 or afters chool today in Mrs. Thompson's room. (if you have free time in a class) CHECK WITH YOUR TEACHERS TO SEE WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE UP. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE ACADEMIC FIELD DAY IF YOU HAVE ASSIGNMENTS/TEST TO BE COMPLETED. This is to reward those who have worked diligently to keep up with their work durinig this nine weeks. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. They are available for purchases in the office during your PE class. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. The middle school football playoff consolation game will be TODAY at home against Hanceville. The game will start at 6. CCBOE badges will not allow entry. Tickets are available through GoFan. Cafeteria Menu Today’s lunch will be baked chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and fruit. The supper menu is a cheese quesadilla, pinto beans, salsa, and fruit.

Tomorrow is PINK OUT as we support finding a cure for ALL types of Cancer! Wear PINK. We are still collecting for the Care Package to support one of our own who is battling some medical issues. If you want to drop a card or something, please see Mrs. Barnett. TUTORING begins tomorrow. It will be tomorrow and Thursday of this week beginning at 3:00 - see Mrs. Thompson. If you want to make up a test or stay after @ 3:00 to make up assignments see me. ACADEMIC FIELD DAY!!! FRIDAY BEGINNING AT 12:00. (HP CNP will provide Sack Lunches) BRING GAMES THAT YOU WANT TO PLAY, CORN HOLE, VOLLEYBALL, GUITAR, SOMETHING TO SIT ON, SNACKS, ETC....IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS THIS 9 WEEKS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE. If not, you will stay on your regular schedule with your teachers. Bring money in case Kona Ice can arrange their schedule for us!! The Area Volleyball Tournament is Thursday @ Susan Moore.

THANK YOU to Rep. Randall Shedd for donating $5,000 in state funds to each Cullman County band program in his district: Fairview, Holly Pond, Hanceville, and Vinemont. The funds will go to much-needed band supplies, including instruments for students who cannot afford them.

Cullman County Schools will delay opening by 2 hours today due to flooding, Thursday 10/7/21. 12-month employees report at regular time.

Cullman County Schools will delay opening by 2 hours today due to flooding, Thursday 10/7/21. 12-month employees report at regular time.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday 10/6/21 Mrs. Barnett has extra Junior and Sophomore class shirts available. SGA please bring your care package items to Mrs. Barnett by Friday. Mrs. Barnett has 7 juniors, 3 sophomore class shirts left. We will be Testing today. Senior Yearbook ads are on sale. See Mrs. Laney Yearbooks are on sale for $40.00. See Mrs. Laney Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. The Veterans Day program will be November 10 at 9 on the Holly Pond Football field. There will be a breakfast for all veterans at 8 in the old gym. The cross country team has a meet at Fairview on Thursday, October 7. The varsity football team will play Winfield this Friday, October 8. Fall Break for students will be Friday, Monday, & Tuesday, October 8-12. Taylor Simmons will represent us at the Cullman County Fair next week- Please come out and show your support for her and our school! PINK OUT Friday night Student Section AND OCTOBER 13th (CANCER AWARENESS DAY at HPHS)Teachers will have Professional Development at school. Cafeteria Menu Today’s lunch will be a chicken sandwich, potato wedges, baked beans and coleslaw. The supper menu is a cheeseburger, corn on the cob, fruit, and milk.

HPHS ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday 10/1/21 Congratulations to Kaylee Rohrscheib and Abbey Jones for receiving All County recognition at the Cullman County Tournament Mrs. Barnett has extra Junior and Sophomore class shirts available. Any Key Club member who can volunteer to help with the Youth Volleyball Tournament tomorrow, please see Mrs. Alldredge. This is a service hour activity. Softball will have a mandatory parent/player meeting on Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 in the Library. Picture Day will be October 5th Testing Day will be October 6th Senior Yearbook ads are on sale. See Mrs. Laney Yearbooks are on sale for $40.00. See Mrs. Laney Teachers please remember to have your trash out by 1:15 every afternoon. Teachers please check dress code daily. If you are wearing tights/leggings, your shirt must come to mid thigh. Cell phones are to be turned off in your locker or your vehicle. They are not allowed in school. Students are supposed to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for class everyday. Make sure you come to class prepared. Students must park in their designated parking spot only. If you have not purchased a parking pass, you are not allowed to park on campus. If you have a doctor's excuse or a parent note, be sure to bring it to the office first thing in the morning. Student Athletic Passes are on sale for $10. The pass allows you to get into all home sporting events throughout the year. The cross country team has a meet at Fairview on Thursday, October 7. The 22-23 FAFSA application opens on October 1. Please complete the application by October 8th. (2020 tax return info)