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Keep Your Child Safe Online: Free Access to the Qust...
Dear Parents, As part of our commitment to your child’s online safety, we want to remind you of an important service provided to help parents keep their students safe online. Hutto ISD has partnered with Qustodio, the world’s leading provider of online safety solutions. As devices play an increasing role in a student's education, it is crucial that we put safeguards in place. Your child already benefits from internet filtering technology, which blocks inappropriate web content on their school-owned device. This is also mandated by US legislation. Hutto ISD goes one step further. We grant every parent a free Qustodio Parental App account . Qustodio will give you essential insights into your child’s online activity on their school device. You can also use it to review and manage activities on other devices in your home. With Qustodio, you’ll be able to: Manage your child’s screen time Supervise your child’s online activity Receive blocked search alerts Manage parental customization features Access expert advice via the Online Safety Hub Qustodio is a valuable partner that prioritizes students' and parents' privacy, safety, and rights worldwide. Learn more about Qustodio . Activate Your Free Account Start today by visiting www.qustodio.com/my-school . When registering to connect to your child's device, please use the same email address we have on file. We are excited to work with you and Qustodio to help our students develop healthy and safe online habits. Hutto ISD also offers an online safety hub for parents. We encourage you to visit https://hipponation.onlinesafetyhub.io/ . Let’s build a safer online environment for our students together! Hutto ISD Technology Department
Tuesday, Oct 22 2024
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ASVAB Testing
ASVAB testing will take place on Wednesday, November 13th in the PAC. It will begin PROMPTLY at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. Testing will take place online. Students will need to bring their Chromebook charged and ready to go. The ASVAB test is a multiple-aptitude battery test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic occupational success. This test is an optional test, but if students want to register to take the test, they will need to log into Schoolinks and click on "Events" at the top and then click on "Register for this Event" to sign up to test. Please email the College and Career center at hhs.collegeandcareer@huttoisd.net if you have any questions.
Monday, Oct 21 2024
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Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Monday, October 21, 2024 Dear Hippo Nation, There is a growing threat to the health and safety of our youth that we want to bring to your attention. Fentanyl is a man-made, Schedule II narcotic that has reached a growing number of communities of all sizes across Texas and has impacted so many lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), within the last two years, teen overdose deaths related to Fentanyl have tripled. Over half of all overdose deaths are related to Fentanyl use. Death from Fentanyl overdose happens when the respiratory system slows, or not enough oxygen gets to the brain. Fentanyl is a manufactured opiate drug that is generally used in the medical field to treat severe pain. It is often used in emergency situations and given by paramedics and in emergency rooms. Sadly, an underground market has developed for this drug, and it is often marketed to youth. Fentanyl can come in many forms and even the smallest amount can be lethal. It is often mixed with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Prescription medications can also be laced with it. There have been some cases where the Fentanyl pills were made to look like candy. Oftentimes, the teen has no idea that what they are taking has Fentanyl in it. What can you do as a parent to prevent your teen from falling prey to this deadly trend? 1). Talk to your teen. Talk about the dangers that they may face at parties and social events. Let them know that they can talk to you about things that are concerning them. 2). Monitor their social media and app usage. This is a common way that teens get access to this drug. 3). Encourage your teen to get involved with extracurricular activities, church, service projects, community, and school organizations. Keeping your teen involved can help battle loneliness, isolation, and hopelessness. 4). Know how to access the district’s anonymous reporting tool. It can be found on the Hutto ISD website and here: Anonymous Alerts Report any suspicion that Fentanyl use may be occurring in the schools or that someone may be abusing it. Encourage your child to do the same. You could save a life. 5). Monitor your child’s behavior. Has their behavior changed lately? Do they have a new set of “friends”? Are they keeping to themselves more often than usual? 6). Seek help if your child is facing a mental health challenge or if you suspect they are using any substance. Another way that Hutto ISD is helping to spread awareness of the dangers of Fentanyl is by complying with Texas’ House Bill 3908, which states: Each school district and open-enrollment charter school annually provides to students in grades 6–12 research based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness. The required instruction in fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness must include the following: • Suicide prevention • Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl • Awareness of local school and community resources and any processes involved in accessing those resources • Health education that includes information about substance use and abuse, including youth substance use and abuse All Hutto ISD students in grades 6-12 will receive lessons on this important topic during the school day. Together, we can help our youth make better choices to avoid this dangerous drug and to keep it out of our schools and communities. Click here for more information. Thank you for your support, The Hutto ISD Counseling Team
Monday, Oct 21 2024
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Upcoming College Info Sessions This Week: UT Dallas ...
As you begin thinking about your plans after high school, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions. We are excited to invite you to two upcoming college information sessions THIS WEEK featuring representatives from: 1. University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) 2. Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) These sessions are a great opportunity to: Learn more about the academic programs, campus life, and admissions processes at both schools. Ask questions directly to admissions officers and current students. Discover scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Session Details: UT Dallas Date: Friday, October 18 Time: 1:15 - 2:00 PM (6th period) Location: College and Career Center Stephen F. Austin State University Date: Friday, October 18 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 PM (7th period) Location: College and Career Center You will receive a pass to attend. Sign Up: Students are REQUIRED to sign up in SchooLinks. They can find the registration links under the "Events" tab in SchooLinks. Parents are unable to sign students up for the info session.
Wednesday, Oct 16 2024
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TSI Testing - October 22
HHS Juniors and Seniors, The next TSI test will be Tuesday, October 22nd. There will be two sessions to choose from, a morning session and an afternoon session. The morning session will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The afternoon session will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please only sign up for one session . YOU MUST BE PROMPT TO THE TESTING TIME THAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR. YOU RISK NOT BEING ABLE TO TEST IF YOU ARE LATE. (Please do not sign up for a time that will make you miss your lunch. You will only be excused for the time you are actually testing.) The sign up is open now for Tuesday, October 22nd. IMPORTANT: You are not eligible to sign up for a testing session for two sessions after you have taken a test and were unsuccessful OR if you signed up for a test and did not show up (for whatever reason). You may sign up on the third test session following the test you were unsuccessful on or did not show up for. There are study links on the attached TSI flyer. To sign up, log into Schoolinks , click on “ Events ”, click on the test session you would like to choose, then “ Register for this Event ”. (If the event no longer shows, it is closed due to being full or the sign up deadline has passed .) You must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before you are able to test. You only need to complete it one time. If you have not already completed the PAA, here are the instructions of how to do it: Go to https://accuplacer.org Click on Information for Students Click TSIA2 Practice Resources for Texas Students (left hand side) Click on Take PAA (about midway down on the left) Set up account, log in, and select TSIA-PAA . You are done when you receive your completion. Please email hhs.collegeandcareer@huttoisd.net if you have any questions.
Tuesday, Oct 15 2024
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National Bullying Prevention Month
Dear Hippo Nation, October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is a community issue that we all play a part in addressing. Youth involvement and leadership is very important, including teaching potential bystanders (the "silent majority") to speak up and not accept bullying behavior as normal. At Hutto ISD we recognize that everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others, in person and online. According to the American School Counseling Association, one of every five students reports being bullied during the school year. Online, the percentage of individuals who have experienced cyberbullying has nearly doubled in the last decade. National Bullying Prevention Month, was initiated by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to raise awareness about the devastating and often long-term effects that bullying can cause in our nation’s youth. This month-long campaign unites individuals with the powerful message that bullying should never be a part of childhood. As part of Texas Education Code, all school districts will integrate positive character traits and personal skills into classroom instruction. In Hutto ISD these requirements are implemented through classroom lessons each month. We also implement many strategies that help students learn to get along with others including conflict resolution, peer mediation, and classroom meetings. Students mistreating each other should always be addressed, and each incident is thoroughly investigated and handled according to the Code of Conduct and board policy. How to Report Bullying Students can report bullying in person or by email to teachers, counselors, administrators, or through our Anonymous Alerts system. The Anonymous Alerts system is also available for parents to use. As a parent, you may also make a report by emailing or calling your child’s school. You may also utilize a bullying complaint form which can be found at https://www.hipponation.org/reportbullying . Wear Orange for Unity Day Wednesday, October 16, 2024, is nationally celebrated as Unity Day. We invite all of Hippo Nation to join us in wearing orange to visibly show that our community believes that no child should ever experience bullying. Wear orange to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. For more information please visit the Hutto ISD Counseling Department web page. We care deeply about the well-being of all our students. By working together, we can make a difference for all students in Hutto ISD. Thank you for your support! The Hutto ISD Counseling Team
Tuesday, Oct 15 2024
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Requesting Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation...
With college application deadlines around the corner, below are instructions to request transcripts and letters of recommendation in SchooLinks needed for college applications. If you have questions, please reach out the the College and Career Advisors at hhs.collegeandcareer@huttoisd.net For more detailed instructions, please see the attached How-To Guide. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Common App Instructions ApplyTexas Instructions Step 4:
Wednesday, Oct 09 2024
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Report your College Acceptances!
We want to celebrate your success! Report your college, trade school, apprenticeship acceptances and military enlistments! We will post your name in the Hall of Honor (the main hall) near the flag of the school or military branch you've been accepted to. Report your college acceptances here.
Monday, Oct 07 2024
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Hutto ISD Family and Caregiver Survey
Dear Parents/ Guardians, Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Parents, students and schools all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, please give us your honest, thoughtful responses to the questions below. We kindly ask that you complete a survey for each student you have attending a school in our district. After you submit a survey for one school, you can simply return to the original survey link to complete another for each additional school. The survey is 18 questions and should take five minutes to complete. The survey window ends on October 21. We appreciate your participation.
Monday, Oct 07 2024
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October 2024 Hippo Monthly
Good morning students, parents, teachers, and Hippo Nation community members, Please enjoy the October Edition of the Hippo Monthly Newsletter . If you'd like to sponsor next Month's newsletter, reserve the River Horse Stampede online through RevTrak . Feel free to share the newsletter and encourage others to subscribe and receive Hippo Monthly in their inbox each month.
Wednesday, Oct 02 2024