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College information fair held for all students

By Laurel Schmidt December 4, 2017

Photo by Laurel Schmidt A large variety of students came to the college fair, ranging from freshmen to seniors. A variety of colleges came to the HHS cafeteria from out-of-state for a college...

AP statistics classes under investigation

By Gianella Ordoñez December 4, 2017

Over the past two weeks, an ongoing investigation of two AP Statistics classes has been occurring, regarding an incident where students were caught cheating on an exam. AP statistics teacher Angie Esswein...

HHS recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

HHS recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Thomas Denome November 20, 2017

Before morning announcements commenced on Monday, HHS recognized Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR).  Assistant Principal Denae Nurnberg first explained the significance of the day, then led the school...

SJ Kincaid makes an appearance at HHS

By Leiyonee Bosé November 8, 2017

On Oct. 30, author SJ Kincaid visited HHS. Students had the chance to meet her and get to know more about her background and her books and to get their own copies  autographed. Kincaid started...

On-campus construction update

By Daniel Chung November 8, 2017

With the construction of the Innovation Hub underway, other parts of the HHS campus will soon be under renovation as well. The A Building houses the main office, ASB, leadership, the College and Career...

‘Light the Night’ unites campus

By Katelyn Pan November 4, 2017

Every year, HHS Cancer Society participates in “Light the Night,” an event by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that raises funds for the organization. “[The event] is held at the Avaya Stadium,”...

Students unite against bullying

By Batool Al-Jabiry October 27, 2017

To celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month, students participated in the second annual Unity Day at HHS. Students and staff were encouraged to wear orange to school to spread the message of support,...

Students came from across the district to learn how to write better resumes

BAYCO Resume Building Workshop provides support

By Brandon Welty October 26, 2017

T he BAYCO (Bay Area Youth Career Opportunities) Resume Building Workshop took place on October 14 at FHS. Students from all five schools in the FUHSD district were invited to attend to learn...

HHS participates in Great California Shakeout

By Thomas Denome October 19, 2017

Following the daily bulletin on Thursday, HHS participated in the Great California Shakeout, a worldwide earthquake drill that occurs yearly on Oct. 19. Dean Steven Puccinelli came on the loudspeaker to...

STEM fair offers beneficial information to students

By Gianella Ordonez October 13, 2017

The Silicon Valley STEM College and Career Fair took place this past weekend on Sunday. Many students and parents attended to learn about various colleges, programs and careers in STEM. Colleges...

Low air quality forces students indoors

By Thomas Denome October 12, 2017

Smoke drifting over the San Francisco Bay from wildfires up in Napa and Sonoma counties caused a sharp drop in air quality around HHS on Wednesday. According to AIRNow, Air Quality Index (AQI) in the San...

HHS holds annual lockdown drill

By Thomas Denome October 10, 2017

HHS’ annual “run, hide, defend” drill was held during fifth period on Tuesday. The drill lasted from approximately 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Dean Steven Puccinelli said the drill was generally successful...

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