Har-Ber High School

An announcement from Coach Rhodes...

The Silver Star and Cheer tryouts that were previously announced have been postponed. We will announce new tryout dates when school resumes. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Springdale Public Schools Student-led conferences scheduled to take place during the week of March 16-20, 2020 are postponed. Information about rescheduling will be available at a later date. Las conferencias de Springdale Public Schools programas para la semana de marzo 16-20, 2020 son pospuestas. Más información será disponible lo más pronto posible.

WIldcat Families, Please take a few minutes and review the prepared letters regarding AMI days and how they work, if implemented. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xtn_XG9m3gja7ULyjrA2HFmChDoyOZNrdfr4PTiMCMA/edit?usp=sharing

Please see CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 on considerations for school closures. Click the link below for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/considerations-for-school-closure.pdf

To the Springdale Community, Student and staff health and safety is the number one concern of Springdale Public Schools. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Education Johnny Key recommend school districts in counties without a presumptive case remain open in order to not disrupt community life, especially meal services for children and health services for all. The CDC guidance on COVID-19 is that short to medium duration school closings are not recommended. The major request is for good judgment be in place for hygiene for all students and staff along with social distancing. Springdale Public Schools will remain open. Here is the link to Governor Asa Hutchinson Press Conference https://youtu.be/H8G5we9DlLo?t=5m3s

Har-Ber High School will be hosting an ACT Boot Camp this Sunday March 15, 2020 @ Har-Ber H.S. We will be held 1:00-4:00 in the Seminar Room. There is no need to sign up. Just show up with pen, pencil, hi-liter, etc. to help as you take notes and work problems. Bring a calculator, too. The event is free.

Please see the statement about COVID-19 from Springdale Public Schools

Smithsonian / National Air and Space Museum S.H.E. Can STEAM Summer Camp Har-Ber High School Springdale, AR Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17 Weekdays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Each session will consist of 30 students. Lunch, snacks, and transportation to activities are provided. Receive hands-on flight instruction on FAA certified simulators Take off on a 30-minute discovery flight with a local flight school Explore an aircraft mechanical school Speak to experts in the commercial airspace and cyber security fields Test aerodynamics in two indoor skydiving experiences Launch a high-altitude weather balloon And more! Explorers with a passion for learning and aviation in grades six through eight are asked to submit an application. Students should live in DC, Maryland, Virginia, or Arkansas and must attend a Title I school or Title I eligible school or qualify for free or reduced lunches. Nominations should include the following: A few sentences about why you’d like to participate A recommendation from a teacher or community leader that speaks to your interest in aviation Whether you attend a Title I school or qualify for free or reduced lunch Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2020. Explorers selected for the camp will be notified by May 15, 2020. Apply online... https://airandspace.si.edu/shecan

Har-Ber Girl’s Basketball will hold tryouts for all newcomers on Thursday, March 19 from 4:30p-5:30p at Har-Ber Wildcat Arena. Students MUST have a current physical to participate in tryouts.

Please watch and share COUNT ME IN LIVE: A 2020 CENSUS SHOW. We talk with City Officials, Business Leaders, Community leaders about the impact of the 2020 Census and why it's important that everyone is counted. #CountMeInSpringdale Watch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SpringdaleSchools/videos/2501331400133305 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cCq8QDZvWAc

The dedication of the Har-Ber Park at Har-Ber High School included first pitches from Coach Ron Bradley on the baseball field and from Mike Luttrell on the softball field. New facilities and support for student athletes are another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Congratulations to senior Madelyn Stout, editor-in-chief of The Wildcat yearbook, who has been named the 2020 Arkansas Journalists of the Year, sponsored by the Journalism Education Association. According to Justin Turner, Arkansas JEA State Director, "the hard work and journalistic skills that were personified in your portfolio were top notch." Madelyn will be recognized during the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association's spring convention April 14-15 in Jonesboro. Her portfolio will now be submitted to compete for the National Journalist of the Year title, which will be announced at the JEA/NSPA National Convention in Nashville April 16-18

Did you know that HBHS is now collecting online payments? You may pay for fees, purchase t-shirts, purchase an ID, pay for concurrent college courses, pay for Chromebook damages, etc. It is quick and convenient. Simply go to the HBHS website and choose the Online Payments tab located under the Parent and Student links.

Congratulations to the HBHS Electricity Team that placed 2nd at a competition at NWTI on Friday!

Wildcat Families, Below is a link to our weekly announcements. Please take a few minutes to review the information. Have a wonderful week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTjigW3emWaobWADfrfQgBiS4H0mogqeVV3lXwp0fVI/edit?usp=sharing

Wildcat Families, On Monday and Tuesday (3/9 & 3/10), Har-Ber High School will host Student Led Conferences. These will be held from 4:15-7:30. Families will begin meeting with the student's Advisor. During the evening, families will have the opportunity to make a final review of courses selected for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents will also have the opportunity to visit with teachers about grades. We will also host a Senior Parent Meeting each evening at 6:00 in the Seminar Room. We will discuss important information relating to graduation (i.e. last day for seniors, Senior Celebration, graduation practice, graduation, scholarships, etc.). We look forward to seeing you on Monday and Tuesday!

Students in the HBHS HOSA program created the PSA below promoting important Stop the Bleed Training. https://youtu.be/jf9oY71VBEE

Congratulations to the Har-Ber FCCLA students that competed at State STAR Events this week! Three HBHS students will advance to the national competition this summer. Below is a summary of the results. Lacy Stephens competed in Public Policy Advocate and won GOLD! Presley Shelton and Zach Catlett competed in Event Management and won SILVER! Tabitha Nichols will also be going to Nationals for being elected as the FCCLA District 1 President and Elle Reed will go and represent Har-Ber High and Arkansas as a newly inducted FCCLA State Vice President of Membership! Elle will be in charge of planning the Arkansas meetings at the National Convention. The Har-Ber High FCCLA Chapter was also awarded Gold Star Chapter status as well as being awarded a Platinum Level State Project Award for all of the community service they have done, their participation at the District and State Level, and for their ability to recruit and maintain members! We are proud of these students. Mrs. Rooney, the FCCLA Sponsor, was awarded the Arkansas FCCLA Master Advisor Award for 2019-2020. Go Har-Ber!

Volunteer interpreters are needed for student-led conferences. Please sign up or call if you can help. https://forms.gle/e4J2xkUKYuQX7xpK7