Welcome back to Hudson High School!!!
Great strides were made last year in improving not just the academics at Hudson High School but also the culture. As important as it is that the graduation rate rose from 58% in 2012 to 70% in 2013 or that referrals were down nearly 30% from last year, it is equally important that Hudson High School becomes a school that students WANT to attend, as opposed to one they HAVE to attend. We will build on this success that we had from activities like Field Day and the mission statement project from last year and seek input from all of you on building a vision statement that defines what we want this building to become. I would like to thank Alaja Ocasio for her creativity in word-smithing the new Hudson High School Mission Statement, “Together we Learn, Tomorrow we Lead.” It may only be six words long, but the school community feels that it encapsulates everything our school community covets.
As we begin the start of the 2013-14 school year, I would like to thank the staff members that work diligently throughout the summer preparing the school to be ready on opening day. As fast as the summer months seem to pass by, it has been nice to see so many teachers entering the building with smiles on their faces as they prepare for another school year. Fall sports season has begun and I am anxiously awaiting our “Friday Night Lights” home opener against Ravena on September 13th. Mark your calendars for October 10th, as we have moved the Homecoming football game up a day to allow for the impending 4 day weekend.
We have made every effort in preparing student schedules to include as many electives as possible and anticipate schedules being mailed out on Wednesday, August 28th. If there is an error on your schedule, please wait until school begins to correct because the guidance counselors are not available. If you have study halls, the teachers have been given a listing of elective courses that still have available space. If something interests you, please see a guidance counselor or me to change your schedule.
In closing, I am excited to begin another school year as an administrator in the high school. There are positive changes that will continue this year and we will continue to work diligently to make your time at Hudson High School the best experience possible.
Great strides were made last year in improving not just the academics at Hudson High School but also the culture. As important as it is that the graduation rate rose from 58% in 2012 to 70% in 2013 or that referrals were down nearly 30% from last year, it is equally important that Hudson High School becomes a school that students WANT to attend, as opposed to one they HAVE to attend. We will build on this success that we had from activities like Field Day and the mission statement project from last year and seek input from all of you on building a vision statement that defines what we want this building to become. I would like to thank Alaja Ocasio for her creativity in word-smithing the new Hudson High School Mission Statement, “Together we Learn, Tomorrow we Lead.” It may only be six words long, but the school community feels that it encapsulates everything our school community covets.
As we begin the start of the 2013-14 school year, I would like to thank the staff members that work diligently throughout the summer preparing the school to be ready on opening day. As fast as the summer months seem to pass by, it has been nice to see so many teachers entering the building with smiles on their faces as they prepare for another school year. Fall sports season has begun and I am anxiously awaiting our “Friday Night Lights” home opener against Ravena on September 13th. Mark your calendars for October 10th, as we have moved the Homecoming football game up a day to allow for the impending 4 day weekend.
We have made every effort in preparing student schedules to include as many electives as possible and anticipate schedules being mailed out on Wednesday, August 28th. If there is an error on your schedule, please wait until school begins to correct because the guidance counselors are not available. If you have study halls, the teachers have been given a listing of elective courses that still have available space. If something interests you, please see a guidance counselor or me to change your schedule.
In closing, I am excited to begin another school year as an administrator in the high school. There are positive changes that will continue this year and we will continue to work diligently to make your time at Hudson High School the best experience possible.