HGCS High School Student Announcements: May 2, 2017 Announcements

Hickory Grove Christian School

High School Announcements

May 2, 2017

Mission: “To equip students to serve God in the 21st century by providing an excellent academic program founded upon a biblical worldview."

Vision: “To know Christ and to make Him known through Christian education."

What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things, I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Philippians 3:8

Birthdays this week/weekend

May 3 Drew Vickery

May 3 Regin Larson

May 5 Hannah Teague

May 5 Mary Beth Teague

May 7 Alexander Pulley

Things you need to know:

Final Rho Kappa Meeting with Juniors only, this Thursday, May 4th in Mrs. Davis' room during 2nd lunch

All girls interested in trying out for JV or Varsity volleyball next year are welcome to come to open gym every Tuesday after school until 4:30.

COFFEE AND MOCHA FRAPPUCINOS FOR SALE IN MRS. CATON'S ROOM IN THE BASEMENT!

Coffee and cup with lid $2

Coffee only (bring your own cup) $1

Mocha Frappucino $2

MUFFINS ARE BACK AND COST $1!

Chromebooks: If you have any issues with your Chromebook please email the IT department at chromebooks@hgchristian.org

Charging Station: Is available in the high school office.

First use no consequence
Second use lunch detention assigned
Third use lunch detention assigned
Fourth and above after school detention assigned
Consistently forgetting to bring chromebook fully charged to school may result in more severe consequences.

Clubs:

LAST VENTURE CLUB of the YEAR - LAKE NORMAN DAY!

Lake , Goodness Sake, Don't Be Late.....Boat/Goat, Kayak/Yak, Sail/Bail. What do these words have in common? Come to the meeting 1st lunch on Tuesday (2nd) to find out. Most important thing --- Lake Day is Coming! Dont miss this fun afternoon on the water!

Final Rho Kappa Meeting with Juniors only, this Thursday, May 4th in Mrs. Davis' room during 2nd lunch

GUIDANCE OFFICE

STAY CONNECTED to the High School Guidance Office to receive important info about planning for college, taking the SAT or ACT, and celebrating with your classmates when they get accepted to a college or University!

Follow the Guidance Office on Twitter @hgguidance
http://hgguidance.blogspot.com/

SENIORS - Don’t forget to request transcripts as soon as you apply to a college! You can request a transcript easily by using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-vLtLwO-JvOjwkG3ubGhFsrscvbZV3lGhzcHdQLppLACYBQ/viewform

ATHLETICS:

Joe Similton Signing Party

There will be a signing party for senior Joe Similton this Thursday, May 11 during HS first lunch in FLC Room 4102 to celebrate his commitment to play college basketball. All seniors, basketball teammates, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

All girls interested in trying out for JV or Varsity volleyball next year are welcome to come to open gym every Tuesday after school until 4:30.

Spring Sports Banquet

This year's Spring Sports Banquet will be held on Monday, May 8 at 6:30pm in Gyms A/B for all spring Varsity teams. Dinner will be served, and we will recognize award winners for each team. All spring Varsity athletes and their immediate families are invited to attend.

CHS Heart of a Champion

Save the date for this year's Heart of a Champion event with Carolinas Healthcare System! HGCS will participate in the event on June 3rd. This event serves as a FREE sports physical and heart screening, and it is available for student-athletes in grades 9-12. Participants must register online at CarolinasHealthCare.org/Heart-of-a-Champion between May 1st and May 28th. ALL participants must ride the bus from HGCS to the event site--parents may NOT drop off students at the event site. CHS will be releasing our school's arrival and screening time soon.