Grade 10 Physical Exams

Physical examinations are required by Massachusetts Law, (M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 57). During the high school years, a physical is required for Grade 10 students. A physical exam performed between March 1, 2015 and June 1, 2016 is acceptable. 

Students who have had recent physical exams should please send a copy to the HHS Nurse.

Pep Rally Half Day Info

Wednesday, November 25th, is a half day for students. We will have four 30 minute classes after which is the annual HHS Pep Rally! 

During the Pep Rally, all students attend and cheer in the bleachers with their grade. Each class has a different color that they wear: 

• 9th graders wear gray
• 10th graders wear white
• 11th graders wear black 
• 12th graders wear red. 

On Wednesday, students will wear their color t-shirts to school to represent the school spirit we continue to foster at HHS. 

Students will be dismissed at the end of the Pep Rally and buses are scheduled to depart the high school at 10:50am.

PTSA Ski & Snowboard Program

The Holliston PTSA is planning another exciting year of skiing and riding on the slopes of Wachusett Mountain!

Please read through the registration materials carefully and submit completed forms by Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Avoid late fees --- submit before the deadline!

Where

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area  978-646-2300 | www.wachusett.com

When

Sunday evenings, SIX weeks: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14.
Students should arrive at the HHS Parking lot by 3:45 pm to board buses and take attendance. Buses depart at 4 pm and return by 10:15 pm.
Parents: Please don't be late for the 10:15 pick up. Students will be waiting in a cold parking lot!

Registration

Complete the two part online registration:

1. Bus fee:  www.hollistonptsa.org/ski-and-snowboard
2. Lift pass: www.wachusett.com/schoolgroup Group HLSTN

A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for registrations received after December 1, 2015.

Review the cancellation policy from Wachusett Mountain. Ski Badges are not transferable.

Questions? 

Email HollistonHighSki@gmail.com or call the coordinator, Andy Ferland, 508-479-5980 (mobile)

The Ski & Snowboard Program is sponsored by the Holliston Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and is not an official school-sponsored trip.

Fall Musical Tickets: Into the Woods

HHS Theatre 370 presents

Into the Woods

A modern mashup of the Grimm's Fairy Tales in a musical setting. 

Performances: 

• Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm,
• Friday, November 20 at 7:30 pm,
• Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Tickets will be sold at Fiske's and Coffee Haven (cash or check only). Tickets will also be sold at the door 90 minutes before each showtime (debit and credit cards accepted).  Tickets are not available online for this production.  

Seating will be general admission.

Tickets are $15/adults, $10/students & seniors.

SAT Testing Announcement

Attention students taking the
SAT Saturday November 7, 2015

You must present a photo id and admission ticket to be admitted. No photo, no admission ticket = no test!

Cell phones should be left at home. If a cell phone makes any noise at any time during testing, scores will automatically be cancelled by the College Board.

Don't forget your calculator with new batteries and two number two pencils.

SAT subject test takers: If you are taking a subject test with listening, you must bring a cd player.

Annual Mattress Sale

The Music Dept is doing its annual Mattress Sale on Sunday November 1, 2015 from 10-5 at the HHS cafeteria.

There will be a wide variety of sizes, quality levels (basic through top of the line) and brands of mattresses. If you are looking at a mattress for yourself, your guest room, your child's room or a guest house, there is something for everyone.

The mattresses are ordered by you the day of the sale and then made to order and delivered to your door.

The Music Dept. is happy to offer the opportunity to the community again (this will be its third sale). Please email at brittons@holliston.k12.ma.us if you have any questions.

Trick or Treat for the Holliston Food Pantry

On Thursday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m., members of the National Honor Society from Holliston High School will "trick-or-treat" throughout Holliston for canned goods and other packaged foods. All collected items are donated to the Holliston Food Pantry.

If a volunteer is unable to get to your house, items can be dropped off at the High School. Please check expiration dates and thank you for your support.

Any questions or comments can be sent to HollistonNHS@gmail.com.

Photo credit: Salvation Army USA West via Creative Commons