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		Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal (reminder)	Graduation Financial Obligation	Graduation Rehearsal Information
Lunch Office Money Due	Final Exam Testing Preference for 10th Grade English	Extension- PTA Book Fair	Summer Reading Lists and PTA Book Fai	Prom Perfect
Exams: Cell Phone Policy	Mark Wood "Electrify Our Band"	Harrison for Haiti	8th Gr. Parent Orientation Reminder	FAFSA & Financial Aid
Planetarium Holiday Show Cancellation	HHS Football Game Rescheduled	HHS Halloween	HHS vs. Pearl River Football Game	Harrison National Coming Out Day
HHS Homecoming Dance	Harrison vs. Rye Football Game	Harrison Ed Foundation	HHS Open School Night	HHS Open School Night
HHS PTA Meeting	HBPA Meeting Postponed	Opening Packet & Schedules	Opening Packet 10, 11, & 12	2009-2010 Opening Packet
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 23, 2010, 8:00 PM Graduation Rehearsal Information (reminder)      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Wednesday, June 23rd at 8:00 PM. This is Dr. Ruck speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message is a reminder about the Graduation Rehearsal. The Senior Breakfast is tomorrow, Thursday June 24th at 7:30 AM  in the high school cafeteria. The graduation rehearsal will follow immediately at approximately 8:30 AM. Rehearsal is MANDATORY.  We will be making calls home if a student is not at rehearsal. Caps and Gowns and tickets will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal. (If you no longer need the tickets that you initially requested please notify us in advance.  If your needs change at the last minute please return the tickets when you arrive at graduation to the ticket table located at the entrance of the lobby.) If a student has a financial obligation tickets will not be given until that obligation is met.  The student may go to the Main Office before or after rehearsal to clear up any outstanding obligations.  The Main Office opens at 7:00 am. You may read this message about the graduation rehearsal on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095. Thank you and have a good night. . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 23, 2010, 8:00 PM Graduation Financial Obligation Information      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM. This is Dr. Ruck speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message is a reminder about the Graduation Financial Obligations Our records indicate that your son or daughter has a financial obligation to the school for a non-returned item or an un-paid lunch balance. Graduation tickets and gowns will not be given until that obligation is met.  The student may go to the Main Office before or after the graduation rehearsal tomorrow to rectify any outstanding obligations.  The Main Office opens at 7:00 AM.  If you are making out a check for your son or daughter to bring please make it to Harrison Central School District. You may read this message about the graduation financial obligation Information on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.      Thank you and have a good night.                   . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 21, 2010, 8:00 PM Graduation Rehearsal Information      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Monday, June 21st at 8:00 PM. This is Dr. Ruck speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.       This message is a reminder about the Graduation Rehearsal.                   The Senior Breakfast is Thursday June 24th at 7:30 AM  in the high school cafeteria. The graduation rehearsal will follow immediately at approximately 8:30 AM. Rehearsal is MANDATORY.  We will be making calls home if you are not at rehearsal. Caps and Gowns and tickets will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal. (If you no longer need the tickets that you initially requested please notify us in advance.  If your needs change at the last minute please return the tickets when you arrive at graduation to the ticket table located at the entrance of the lobby.) If you have a financial obligation you will not receive your tickets until that obligation is met.  Please go to the Main Office before or after rehearsal to clear up your outstanding obligations.  The Main Office opens at 7:00 am.      You may read this message about the graduation rehearsal on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095. Thank you and have a good night. . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 20, 2010, 7:00 PM Lunch Office Money Due     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. According to our records your child has a negative balance with our lunch program.  This needs to be addressed as soon as possible.  To do so you may visit our website at www.harrisoncsd.org and click on “Food Service” or, you may call Mr. Larkin at 630-3114 to determine how to rectify this situation for your child. Again, it is extremely important that you address this negative balance as soon as possible in that if the balance of the account is not paid in full by June 25th, the school reserves the right to with-hold your child’s report card and/or diploma. Thank you and have a nice evening. . . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Monday, June 7th, 2010, 8:00 PM Final Exam Testing Preference for 10th Grade English Students Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District on Monday, June 7th at 8:00 PM.  This is David Luhman, Supervisor of Secondary English Language Arts.  Last week, all tenth grade parents and students received a letter from the school informing them that students could select from two options with regard to taking the final examination in English 10.  Students could elect to take the two-day Regents Examination this year or they could elect to take the local English 10 exam this year and then take their Regents Exam during their junior year.  Families should weigh these two options carefully in terms of student readiness and their academic plans for next year. The Final Exam Testing Preference form that was attached to the letter home was to be signed and returned by the close of school today, Monday, June 7th.  If you have not yet returned the form, please have your son or daughter return it to his or her English teacher or to the English Supervisor’s office in B104 by the close of school tomorrow.   You may read this message about the Final Exam Testing Preference for 10th Grade English Students on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call me directly at 630-3147. Thank you. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT April 25th, 2010, 7:00 PM Summer Reading Lists and PTA Book Fair Extension on Deadline to Order Books     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is David Luhman, the Supervisor for Secondary English Language Arts. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.       This message is to remind your family that the Harrison High School PTA is sponsoring a Book Fair to help students purchase assigned summer reading books for English and Social Studies classes.  Students will receive a 30% discount on the books that they purchase.  Book lists and order forms were distributed to students in their academic classes; they are also posted on line at the High School website in the Student Portal.  Please note that the deadline for submitting book orders has been extended to Tuesday, April 27th.  Students interested in purchasing books should return the order form and check to the Main Office of the High School. Checks should be made payable to the Harrison High School PTA.          You may read this message about the Summer Reading Lists and the PTA Book Fair on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.    Thank you and have a nice evening. . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT April 20th, 2010, 8:30 PM Summer Reading Lists and PTA Book Fair     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is David Luhman, the Supervisor for Secondary English Language Arts. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.       This message is to remind your family that the Harrison High School PTA is sponsoring a Book Fair to help students purchase assigned summer reading books for English and Social Studies classes.  Students will receive a 30% discount on the books that they purchase.  Book lists and order forms were distributed to students last week; they are also posted on line at the High School website in the Student Portal.  Students interested in purchasing books should return the order form and check to the Front Office of the High School by Thursday, April 22nd. Checks should be made payable to HHS-PTA.           You may read this message about the Summer Reading Lists and the PTA Book Fair on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095. Thank you and have a nice evening. David Luhman Supervisor of Secondary English Harrison Central School District (914) 630-3147 luhmand@harrisoncsd.org . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT April 18, 2010, 7:00pm Prom Perfect Good afternoon, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District on Sunday, April 19 at 7pm.  This is Larry Mastrota, Assistant Principal of Harrison High School speaking. The Harrison High School community will be conducting the second  annual “Prom Perfect” event in which formal attire and accessories will be collected and donated to students who are not able to afford  prom attire.  This year’s dresses will be going to the girls of  Thornton High School in Mt. Vernon in a store-like fashion where girls  can pick and choose through dresses in a traditional way without the  feeling of it being a donation.  Please take part in this exciting  event by donating any formal attire and/or accessories.  Donations can  be dropped off on the rack located next to the security at Harrison  High School.  Thank you in advance for your generous donation!  If you  have any questions please contact Alex Chill at (914)374-6607           You may read this message about the Prom Perfect  on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.   Thank you. . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT February 23, 2010,12:15PM Announcement of the Death of a Former Student      Good afternoon, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      Yesterday a 2009 graduate from our school, Marissa Pagli, died tragically on the campus of Manhattanville College.  Marissa was a warm and engaging student who, while at HHS, maintained a demanding course load and a very rigorous extracurricular commitment, and continued this commitment at Manhattanville.    We are all saddened by this tragedy.  A sudden loss like this can cause many strong emotions.  This morning, in their first period classes, teachers shared with their students the importance of speaking with someone about those feelings.   We have recommended that students speak with their parents and share their feelings and concerns about this devastating event.  Students and parents may find it helpful to speak to a counselor, social worker, or school psychologist.  We have arranged to have them available throughout the day, after school and in the evening to talk with students and staff.  Arrangements to seek support can be made at any time.      Our thoughts are with all the students and families touched by this tragedy.      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 630-3095 or the counseling office at 630-3101.     You may read this message on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements.   Thank you. . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT January 22, 2010, 7:00 pm Local and Regents Exam - Cell Phone Policy        Good evening, this is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School.  At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. The HHS Mid Term Exam week begins on Monday.  We have instituted a Policy related to the use of cell phones in the testing site.  This was announced to students today and they will receive a reminder and specific directions when they report to their testing sites.  (Students may bring cell phones to school but the policy relates to the site where the actually testing occurs.)  The three main components of the policy are as follows: Cell Phones are prohibited from being used during any type of exam. Cell phones are prohibited from being on the person taking the exam. Those in violation of the cell phone policy will be subject to having their exam invalidated. If a parent must contact a student while the student is within the testing site, the parent may call 630-3095 and a message will be immediately taken to the student. We recommend you review the importance of this with your son or daughter prior to him or her taking an exam taking the week.  You may read this message about the Local and Regents Exam - Cell Phone Policy, and the related specifics on the Harrison High School website under AlertNow Messages or, you may call 630-3095. You may also press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      Thank you and have a good evening. . . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT January 20, 2010, 7:00 pm Mark Wood and The Mark Wood Experience REMINDER      Good evening, this is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School.  At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message is for HHS families and staff, On Saturday, February 6 at 7:00PM, the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center will host ELECTRIFY OUR BAND!, a rock concert with Mark Wood and his band, along with students from the Harrison Central School District. International recording artist Mark Wood is one of the original members of the multiplatinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and has performed with Celine Dion, Billy Joel and Lenny Kravitz. His band will perform with our students at the Harrison Performing Arts Center at Harrison High School, becoming a rock orchestra as they perform music from Led Zeppelin, Cream, the Beatles and more. This amazing event will involve and bring together the entire school district, as it will include over 300 students from the High School Band, the High School Chorus, the LMK Middle School Orchestra, and the strings players from the Parsons, Harrison Avenue, Purchase and Preston Elementary Schools. Tickets for the concert are available online at www.HBPAEVENTS.com, and will also be sold in the cafeteria tomorrow and Friday during lunch periods. Parents, this is your last chance to buy tickets before they go on-sale to the Public.      You may read this message about the The Mark Woods Concert Event on the Harrison High School website under AlertNow Messages or, you may call 630-3095. You may also press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      We look forward to seeing you there.      Thank you and have a good evening. . . . . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT January 19, 2010, 7:00 pm Harrison for Haiti The students of Harrison High School are collecting donations for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti that affected over 3 million people, about one-third of Haiti’s entire population.  The Harrison for Haiti drive will be working to collect money from the residents of the Harrison Community.  Drop boxes will be located in the cafeteria throughout all lunch periods in which we encourage students to donate their spare change.  Larger donations from families can be made in check form and students can deposit these in drop boxes located in the main office.  Checks can be made payable to either Doctors without Borders or Oxfam America.  The drive will conclude on Friday, February 5.   Information on both of these organizations can be found on our website at http://www.harrisoncsd.org/hhs/important_messages.htm
Doctors without Borders Doctors without Borders (MSF)  is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971, wining the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF has begun to build an inflatable hospital with two operating theaters and 100-bed capacity in an open field not far from the airport. MSF will have this facility operational as soon as possible. In general, supplies are a great concern. MSF teams have used up large quantities of materials and medicines over the past six days and replacing them is proving an immense challenge. Flights into Haiti are still very restricted. A cargo plane due to arrive yesterday with additional stocks was diverted to the Dominican Republic; the roads from there are slow and congested.  MSF has nonetheless been able to bolster its staff on the ground. More than 130 international staff has traveled to the country since the quake. They are reinforcing the remarkable efforts made by teams that were on the ground on January 12, particularly the Haitian staff, many of whom have been working around the clock despite having lost numerous family members and colleagues.  http://doctorswithoutborders.org/ Oxfam America Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. Their aim was to work together for greater impact on the international stage to reduce poverty and injustice.  They deliver immediate life-saving assistance to people affected by natural disasters or conflict, and help to build their resilience to future disasters. As well as becoming a world leader in the delivery of emergency relief, Oxfam International implements long-term development programs in vulnerable communities. Oxfam has a staff of approximately 200 people in Haiti, including a group of highly-experienced emergency specialists. This emergency team is supporting rescue efforts, assessing the damage, and responding with public health, water, and sanitation services to prevent the spread of waterborne disease.  Oxfam will stay after the fact, to help rebuild health and education.   http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT January 18, 2010, 7:00 pm 8th Grade Parent Orientation REMINDER      Good evening, this is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School.  At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      This is a REMINDER that we will be hosting a "Welcome Night and Orientation" for parents of grade 8 students TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday January 19th at 6:45 PM at the high school.   The program will include information about the transition to high school, curriculum offerings, co curricular activities, and the different supports that are available in our school.  You will have the opportunity to meet many of our staff and to ask questions that may already be on your mind.  We will also share information about the upcoming steps that will be provided for students, as they choose their high school program.  If you wish to take a brief tour of the high school, members of our student leadership program will be your guide.       You may read this message about the 8th Grade Parent Orientation on the Harrison High School website under AlertNow Messages or, you may call 630-3095. You may also press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. I look forward to meeting you tomorrow night. Thank you and have a good evening.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT January 11, 2010, 6:00pm FAFSA and Financial Aid Good evening, this is Christopher Miller, Supervisor of Guidance for the Harrison Central School District on Monday, January 11, at 6:00pm.   This is a reminder for seniors.  We encourage all students to continue planning and meeting with the guidance department and more specifically your counselor for the purpose of post secondary planning.  All students planning to attend college in the fall should be working with parents to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid more commonly known as the FAFSA form. This form can be completed at any time after January 1.  Some schools also require the filing of the College Board / CSS form. Please check with the college financial aid office. You'll want to submit these forms as soon as possible, even if your tax returns are not yet completed.  Information on the FAFSA can be obtained by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov and you can speak with your counselor.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT December 16, 2009, 7:30 pm Planetarium Holiday Show Cancellation      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Wednesday December 16th, at 7:30 PM.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal speaking.  At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      The Planetarium Show scheduled for this Friday, December 18th has been cancelled.  The Planetarium is presently under renovation as it is being converted to serve multiple functions as a Planetarium and a Black Box Theatre.  We will notify you when the Planetarium Show is rescheduled.      You may read this message about the Planetarium Holiday Show Cancellation on the Harrison High School website under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.      Thank you and have a very Happy Holiday Season. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 30, 2009, 7:30 pm Varsity Football Game Rescheduled Good evening. This is a message from the Harrison Central School District. This is Pat Seligman, Director of Athletics. At anytime during this message, you may press any number on your keypad to repay it. Due to a shortage of officials for tomorrow, our varsity football game against Yorktown has been moved to 10:00 A.M. at Feeley Field. That’s tomorrow, Saturday, 10:00 A.M. at Feeley Field. Girls’ soccer plays their Sectional game at Hendrick Hudson at 11:00 A.M. And our Cross Country team is at Somers H.S. for the County Championships at 9:00A.M. Hope to see you out supporting our Harrison athletes. Go Huskies!     IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 29, 2009, 7:30 pm Halloween Message      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Thursday October 29th, at 7:30 PM.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal speaking.  At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.     We look forward to our students enjoying Halloween and as such would like to remind you of our school’s guidelines pertaining to costumes during school hours.  For purposes of security, masks or fully painted faces and fake weapons such as swords or guns, are not permitted. Also, costumes must be appropriate for school and must align with the school’s dress code. Regrettably, students whose costumes are not appropriate will be sent home.  We ask that you share this information with your son or daughter as it will help us keep this as an enjoyable experience as Halloween should be, and still maintain the academic environment that is expected in the high school.  If you have any questions pertaining to this, please do not hesitate to call the school.       You may read this message about the Halloween Message on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.      Thank you and have a very Happy Halloween.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 24, 2009, 12:00 PM Harrison – Pearl River Football Game Good afternoon, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District. This is Ms Seligman, Harrison‘s Athletic Director. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. Please be advised that due to the weather forecast for this afternoon, the Harrison Varsity Football game  against Pearl River scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed to tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM at Feeley Field. Hope to see you then. Go Huskies and thank you for your continued support. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 19, 2009, 8:00 AM HHS National Coming Out Day Harrison High School is celebrating “National Coming Out Day” on Thursday 10/22. Because it doesn't’t matter WHAT you are, WHO you are does! The GSA will be distributing rainbow ribbons to raise awareness of discrimination still faced by LGBT community and to create a sense of safety at HHS for ANYONE to express themselves, no matter who they are! If you have any questions or need a ribbon please see Ms. Milne in D112 or any roving member of the GSA. More information can be found about the Human Rights Campaign here: www.hrc.org/issues/13476.htm   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 15, 2009, 8:00 PM HHS Homecoming Dance     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message provides information related to the Harrison Homecoming Dance.  It will be held at on Saturday October 17th from 8:00 until 11:00 PM in the Harrison High School gym. Students should be dropped off at the entrance located directly off of the senior parking lot.  Students may purchase tickets throughout lunch periods tomorrow for the pre-sale price of $20 per person.  They may also purchase tickets at the game and at the door for $25.  We look forward to a weekend of spirit, fun, and success!      You may read this message about the HHS Homecoming Dance on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095. Thank you and have a nice evening. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 14, 2009, 7:30 PM Harrison - Rye Football Game Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District. This is Ms Seligman, Harrison‘s Athletic Director. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. It is with eager anticipation and a sense of community pride that we invite you to join us for this year’s annual Harrison/Rye football game, which will be hosted by Harrison @ Feeley Field on Saturday, October 17 with kick-off at 2:00 PM. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. Ticket price: $3.00 for adults ;children under 3 are admitted free. This week during all lunch periods at LMK and the high school and during the pep rally on Friday evening, commemorative 80th anniversary tee-shirts will be sold for $7.00. Wear this shirt to the game and admission is FREE. Let’s fill the stands with a sea of maroon and white! We invite the community to join us at the High School on Friday evening for our annual Pep Rally and bon fire which will begin at 7:00. We encourage you to attend and support our team and our community. Please refer to the Harrison District web site for more information regarding guidelines to insure good sportsmanship and safety precautions for this exciting event. For further information, please call 630-3125 Thank you and have a nice evening. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT October 19, 2009 Harrison Educational Foundation Fundraiser On Monday, October 19, 2009 the Harrison Educational Foundation will be holding its annual community fund raising event. Event Information: http://www.harrisoned.org/golf/eventinfo.html Please see flyer here for more information or visit their web site to learn more about the Foundation and their goals in supporting curriculum enrichment programs at all six Harrison schools: www.harrisoned.org     IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT September 17, 2009 8:00 PM HHS Open School Night     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      This message is remind you that the HHS Open House is next Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM.  You will be receiving information in the mail on Saturday pertaining to the evening’s activities, and that mailing will include a copy your child’s schedule that you will follow during the Open House.      You may read this message about the HHS Open House on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.   Thank you and have a nice evening. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT September 15, 2009, 8:00 PM HHS PTA Meeting     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      This message is confirm that the first HHS PTA meeting will be held this Friday, September 18th at 9:15 AM in the Muldoon Room of the high school.  We apologize for any confusion related to the date of the meeting.  Again, the meeting will be this Friday at 9:15 AM.  We hope you can join us.      You may read this message about the HHS PTA meeting on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.   Thank you and have a nice evening. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Date: 9/14/2009, Time : 4PM Subject:HBPA Meeting postponed to Wednesday Good afternoon, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District on Monday September 14, 2009 at 4PM. This is Charles Briem Band Co-director at Harrison High School. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message concerns postponement of the Harrison Band Parents Association Meeting scheduled for tonight. Due to a scheduling conflict, the HBPA is moving the meeting scheduled for this evening to Wednesday night, in the HPAC at 7PM. The HHS Guidance department is holding a senior parents meeting in the HPAC this evening at 7PM so the regularly scheduled meeting of the Band Parents has been moved to Wednesday to accommodate this very important event. You may read this message about the HBPA meeting date change on the Harrison High School web site under important announcements or you may call 630-3095. Thank you IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT August 31, 2009, 6:15pm Opening Packet and Student Schedules Good evening, this is Christopher Miller, Supervisor of Guidance for the Harrison Central School District on Monday, August 31 at 6:15pm.   This message is to confirm that all grade 9, 10, 11, and 12 opening packets and student schedules were delivered to the post office this afternoon.  We thank you for your patience. I will be available all week and your child’s counselor will be available Wednesday afternoon and Thursday throughout the day.  Counselor contact information can be found on your student schedule. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 630-3101. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Opening of School Packet for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors 8/29/09       Good evening, this is a recorded message from the Harrison Central School District on Saturday 8/29/09.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School.      This message pertains to the opening of school packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors.  We expected that we should be able to send out the packets, including student schedules, last week but when the schedules were printed it was determined that there were some software issues resulting in schedules that were not accurate.  We are operating with a new software program this year and regrettably the software did not provide the level of accuracy that would allow us to provide accurate schedules for the sophomore, juniors and seniors last week.  The issues have been resolved and we expect that the letters, including the student schedules will go out in Monday’s mail.         Counselors will be available on Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday should your son or daughter have any questions.       Again, our apologies for the delay.       This message will be available on the high school web site tomorrow.  Have a nice weekend IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT August 21, 2009, 6:00 PM HHS 2009 Opening of School Packet     Good evening, this is a message from the Harrison Central School District.  This is Dr. Ruck, Principal of Harrison High School speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.      This message is to alert you that you will be receiving an informational packet during the week of August 24th.   It will contain a considerable amount of information pertaining to the opening of Harrison High School, including student schedules, individual ID cards and student information forms.  Please note that should you have any questions related to your academic program prior to, or after receiving your schedule, guidance counselors are available at the school from this point forward and you may reach them by calling 630-3101.     We look forward to the return of our students and staff for what we are anticipating to be an exciting, and productive school year at Harrison High School.      You may read this message about the opening of school packet on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.   Thank you and have a nice evening. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 24, 2009, 8:00 PM Graduation Rehearsal Information      Good evening, this is a message from Harrison High School on Wednesday, June 24th at 8:00 PM. This is Dr. Ruck speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning.       This message is a reminder about the Graduation Rehearsal. The Senior Breakfast is tomorrow, Thursday June 25th at 8:30 AM  in the high school cafeteria. The graduation rehearsal will follow immediately at approximately 9:00 AM. Rehearsal is MANDATORY.  We will be making calls home if you are not at rehearsal. Caps and Gowns and tickets will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal. If you have a financial obligation you will not receive your tickets until that obligation is met.  Please go to the Main Office before or after rehearsal to clear up your outstanding obligations.  The Main Office opens at 7:00 am.      You may read this message about the graduation rehearsal on the Harrison High School web site under Important Announcements or, you may call 630-3095.      Thank you and have a good night. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT June 18, 2009, 7:00pm End of Year Band Reminders Good Evening, this is a message from the HCSD on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7PM. This is Charles Briem at HHS speaking. At anytime during this message you may press any number on your keypad to replay this message from the beginning. This message is a reminder to all band members regarding critical issues as we close up shop for the year. First, all band instruments must be removed from the band room by Friday June 19. Please take your instrument and music home to practice for graduation and for the summer. This includes marching percussion. Your instrument must go home by Friday for practice and repair or your assignment will be changed. Secondly, all Band Buddies should pick up your buddies’ music from the Band room. Envelopes are labeled with your buddies’ name and instrument. It is your obligation to contact your Freshman Buddy on or before Sunday June 21 and to forward the music as soon as possible. Remember that feeling left out is very hurtful. You must follow through. You may read these announcements on the Harrison High School web site under Important announcements or, you may call 630-3095. Thank you.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT April 16, 2009, 6:30pm 8th Grade Reminders Good afternoon, this is Christopher Miller, Supervisor of Guidance for the Harrison Central School District on Monday, April 16th at 6:30pm. This is a reminder for parents and 8th grade students.  In order for students to attend the early college awareness trip to SUNY Purchase on April 23-24th, students must return a signed permission slip to his/her home base teacher.  Extra forms can be obtained in the guidance office. Students must also return a signed Six Year Plan indicating parental approval of course requests for 9th grade scheduling at Harrison High School.  If you have any questions about course offerings or selections, then please contact Ms. Simon in guidance at 630-3054 or Mr. Miller at 630-3092.   Spring Break Safety Tips ♦ As soon as you get to your hotel ask the front desk for the number for emergency services, i.e. police or paramedics. These numbers are important in case someone gets alcohol poisoning, a drug overdose or is missing. Make sure all of your friends have these numbers stored in their cell phone or written on a piece of paper. ♦ Remember the signs of alcohol poisoning! Passing out, vomiting, cold/clammy skin and slow/shallow breathing. It is more important to save a friend’s life than worrying about getting into trouble. ♦ Never be alone! Always stay with at least one friend. ♦ Never let your friend(s) go off with a stranger. You don’t have to be a babysitter, but make sure you watch out for each other. ♦ Avoid remote, desolate areas ♦ Always lock your hotel room and car ♦ Never flaunt cash ♦ 2,500 Americans are arrested each year while on spring break. Even if you don’t plan to commit a crime, you might be a victim. Crimes such as theft, assault and rape commonly occur during spring break. ♦ Drinking large amounts of alcohol in combination with activities such as boating, swimming scuba diving, etc. can be harmful. Add to this the sun acting in concert with the alcohol can dehydrate your body causing a more intense, if not dangerous intoxication, possibly alcohol poisoning. Let’s hope hospitals in the Bahamas are as good as those in America. ♦ Remember…mixing alcohol with other drugs is very dangerous. Especially when you are not sure of the potency of the drugs from another country. Have a fun, but safe spring break! **For more information please see Mrs. McCarthy, Student Assistance Counselor (D205)

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