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HOUGH HOWLER

PTSA NEWSLETTER

Volume 6 Edition 15

November 3, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Important Dates
TODAY is Election Day!!!
Tenders Tuesday November 3
College Application Week November 2-6
PTSA Reflections Program :Let your imagination fly" Entries Due November 5
Hough Theatre Presents Neil Simon's "Fools" November 5-7
CAUTION New Speed Limit On Bailey Road
Please Respond to PTSA Survey
CMS 2017-2018 Student Assignment Review
Parent Coffeee Talk Series November 13
Be a Hough PTSA Corporate Sponsor
PTSA Corporate Sponsor Recognition
2015-2016 Husky Fund Direct Donation Campaign
Men's Lacrosse Spirit Night at Moes November 18
Last Chance for Senior Portraits December 4
Hour of Code December 7-13
Seniors Win Powder Puff Game
Hough Homecoming Court
Hough Orchestra News
Hough High Marching Band News
FLBA News
Chorus News
Hourgh Orchestra Cellist Recieives National Recognition
There is Still Time to Join the PTSA
PTSA Partnership with Main Street Books
Counselors Corner
Yearbook Information
Do you like us (on Facebook) yet?
Publix Partners
Re-Link Your Harris Teeter VIC Card Today
Link your Target Red Card to Hough
Hough Social Media - Twitter!
Substitute Cafeteria Workers Needed in North area CMS Schools
Alma Mater
Hough Howler Submissions Deadline Schedule for Articles
Important Dates
Link Hough Calendars to your Smartphone
 

Hough High PTSA has created Google Calendars that parents, teachers and students can print out in calendar view or sync with their smartphone calendar.  Information to link the Hough High calendar to your smartphone:

*Hough High School Calendar  Calendar ID: houghhighptsa@gmail.com  Ical address:  click here 

*Hough Athletics - all sports calendars click here; For instructions on how to sync calendars with your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, and IPod Touch) click here

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Academic Calendar 2015-2016

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!!! VOTE!!!
CMS School Board At-Large Members

               Submitted by PTSA Advocacy Co-Chair Lisa McMillan

 

3 at-large school board seats are up for grabs this November 3rd; 9 candidates are in the running: 2 incumbents and 7 challengers. The top three vote getters and the six existing district representatives (who will remain in office until November 2017) will have 2 very important tasks ahead: hiring the next superintendent, and revisiting the student assignment plan. Check out this link for more information on the candidates.    
 
Voting places open 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.  Click here for your assigned voting place and to review a sample ballot on the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections website.

Tenders Tuesday - November 3rd - TODAY!

tenders logo

Submitted by PTSA VP of Fundraising, Debbie Wood

  

The first Tuesday of November is fast upon us and you know what that means. It's Tenders Tuesday! Tenders gift cards will be on sale outside the school cafeteria during all lunches (A-E). Each $10 gift card can be purchased for $7 or take advantage of the great deal, 3 cards for $20. Cash or checks are accepted.
TONIGHT, November 3rd Hough will host the Tenders Spirit Night from 4-9pm. Visit Tenders for dinner (feel free to use your gift cards) and a portion of that night's sales will be donated back to the school. All you have to do is tell them you are with Hough at check out!

College Application Week: 

Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6th
 Submitted by Jeanette Culek
 
NC College Application Week is a state-wide promotional week for NC high school seniors to apply to colleges and universities in North Carolina. CAW's popularity has led some colleges and universities to decide to entirely waive the application fee during this week. Not every participating college or university waives their application fee; however for those who qualify they will accept the College Board College Application Fee Waiver during CAW. This is a great way to save money and apply to NC colleges and universities. Check out this link and this flyer for participating schools and more info!

Deadline is Thursday, November 5th at 2:15 pm

Reflections

2015-2016 PTSA Reflections Program

THEME: "Let Your Imagination Fly"

Submitted by PTSA Reflections Chairperson Jackie Eggleston

 

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. It is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the school, county, PTA district, state and national levels.  Students can enter a submission in an of seven art categories:

 

Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, Film Production and Special Artist Division (students with disabilities) 


 

All entries must be accompanied by a Student Entry Form.  Please refer to the PTSA Website for rules for each category and the Student Entry form.


 

All entries are due and accepted only ON Thursday, November 5th by 2:15 pm in the Hough front office collections box.

 

 Contact: Jackie Eggleston, PTSA Reflections Chairperson at

 jhope36@aol.com or 704-895-8899.

 

Submitted by Brenda Landau


Tickets are available for purchase online at the Hough Theatre website. Student general admission is $6.00, adult general admission is $8.00, and reserved section seating is $12.00.  A limited number of general admission tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00.  More information is available at houghtheatre.org.

   

CAUTION:  New speed limit on Bailey Rd. (outside of school zone) is now 35 mph (not 45) - effective 10/27/15.

 

The speed limit in the school zone continues to be 25 mph when the lights are flashing. 

The National PTSA has extended the date for our surveys to be submitted. Please take 5 minutes of your time to help us by filling out the below survey. We would really appreciate it!  
 
The PTSA needs your help!
 
The National PTA School of Excellence program is designed to support our school and PTSA as we strengthen family-school partnerships that enrich students' educational experiences and overall well-being. In order for Hough to become a PTSA School of Excellence we must gather feedback. Please go to the link below and fill out the short survey. This will help to generate specific recommendations for improving our family-school partnership and achieve excellence!
 
 
El PTSA necesita tu ayuda
         http://goo.gl/forms/nbwQlIFuYd        
Thank you!
 Amy Mory, PTSA President 
CMS 2017-2018 Student Assignment Review
Discussions Continue
               Submitted by PTSA Advocacy Co-Chair Lisa McMillan

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) undergoes a student assignment review every six years.  You can access the CMS 2017-2018 Student Assignment review here.
Upcoming opportunities to engage in the discussions are as follows:
Nov. 7: The League of Women Voters will host a student assignment forum that includes an update from Tom Tate (CMS Board Member) at 10 a.m., YWCA, 3420 Park Road. RSVP and details: Mary Klenz, klenzmary@gmail.com;  telephone 704-542-9858. 
  
Nov 12: CMS board policy committee will continue its review of student assignment guiding principles, at 10:30 a.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Can't make it downtown? Live broadcasts of regular board meetings air on CMS-TV Cable 3 and are video-streamed live. For live stream access and videos of past board meetings see link for CMS Board Meetings.
Hough Student Services 
Coffee Talk Series
"Naviance 101 For Parents"
Friday, November 13 at 1:00 pm
Submitted by Daina Woullard
  

This workshop will provide parents with information on how to access and use Naviance.  Naviance Family Connection is a customizable planning portal for students and families including self-discovery assessments, goal-setting, college research tools, course planning, career exploration resources, and individual learning plans.  

Naviance can be used to sign up for college visits, send transcripts and  request letters of recommendation.  It is a valuable resource that ALL students have access to.  

Date:  November 13, 2015
Time:  1:00 p.m.
Location:  Computer Lab C203
Be a Hough PTSA Corporate Sponsor
Submitted by PTSA VP of Fundraising, Debbie Wood

As the end of 2015 quickly approaches your family business or employer may be looking for a way to make a tax deductible contribution by the end of the year.
Help the staff and students of Hough go beyond great by making a corporate donation to the Hough PTSA. The Hough PTSA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. 
 All donations will be 100% tax deductible!
 
Here is a link to our corporate sponsor form for your consideration.
Contact information is on the form.
 
Husky Fund Donation Levels
Submitted by PTSA VP Fundraising, Debbie Wood
 
Thank you to all the families who have given so generously to the Husky Fund Campaign.  Every donation counts! The following is a list of names of those who have given at each donation level.  This list will be updated throughout the school year as names are added.  Your support will help the PTSA provide enhanced programming and educational support to all students.   Thank you again!
 
 
Please click here for the Husky Donation Form and return in an envelope to the front office. Attention PTSA Fundraising. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Wood, VP Fundraising at debbiewood1@roadrunner.com.  Thank you for supporting the Hough High PTSA! 

 

Click here to print flyer

Last Chance for Senior Portraits
Submitted by Marcille Nance  

Yearbook Senior Portrait Make-ups  will be Friday, Dec.4. Students who have not taken their Senior Portraits will receive appointment cards in late November. A sitting fee of $15 will be charged if you would like proofs mailed to your home. Please mark this date on your calendar because this is your final chance to have your Senior Portrait taken for the yearbook.  
Hour of Code
December 7-13
Submitted by Rachel Laminack
  
Hough will be hosting Hour of Code throughout the week of December 7th - 13th.
  
We are asking for anyone with experience or knowledge of computer languages to become a guest speaker to inform students on their experiences with computer programming.
  
Hough of Code is an opportunity for students to try computer programming for one hour throughout the span of a week. This is a great way to see if the students have an interest in computer science.
  
For more information about hour of code, visit code.org
  
For information about guest speaking, or any additional questions visit room C224 or email karenj.kyei-fordjour@cms.k12.nc.us.
Powder Puff
Submitted by Gina Story and Linda Petry

Congratulations to the Senior girls on their win at the Powder Puff game on Tuesday, October 20th.  This class also won as Juniors.  Thank you to all juniors and seniors who participated as players and/or purchased jerseys, the coaches, staff advisors and the volunteers in the press box running the clock, announcing and helping in other ways.  Good job, Huskies!

Senior players and coaches celebrating their win.

Photo courtesy of Linda Petry


Hough Homecoming Court
Submitted by Gina Story and Linda Petry

Congratulations to the following class Homecoming representatives.  

Freshman class:  Emma Hanse, Allison Kaine, Miah Martin
Sophomore class:  Lauren Belk, Lauren Feldman, Tiara Ogladez
Junior class:  Kennedy Davis, Mara Murphy, Mykala Smalley
Senior class: (Ladies)  Megan Bright, Leahnette Gagum, Haley McGoldrick, Ashley Mills, Rebecca Wexler (Gentlemen) Ricky Carpenter, Will Demarcus. Jaison Fournet, Micheal Griffith, Marquill Osborne
 
We crowned the winners during halftime on Friday, October 23.  Ladies and gentlemen, may we introduce your 2015 Hough Homecoming court:
  
Homecoming Queen Haley McGoldrick
Homecoming King Marquill Osborne

Homecoming Queen Haley McGoldrick and Homecoming King Marquill Osborne

Photo courtesy of Linda Petry

 
Freshman Princess Miah Martin
Sophomore Princess Tiara Ogladez
Junior Princess Mykala Smalley

PIctured (Left to Right):  Junior Princess Mykala Smalley, Homecoming Queen Haley McGoldrick, Homeoming King Marquill Osborne, Sophomore Princess Tiara Ogladez and Freshman Princess Miah Martin

Photo courtesy of Linda Petry


ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY PLANT SALE
IS IN FULL SWING!
Submitted by Terri Lynch
 
POINSETTIA - Pink, White or Red - prices range from $9.00 to $26.00
(depends on size)
CHRISTMAS CACTUS - Red or Purple - $12.00
Please contact any orchestra student to purchase your holiday plants today!
Delivery / Pick-Up will be on Thursday, December 10th.
Hough High Marching Band
Earns First Place in Class at Pirate Cove Classic
Submitted by Cristina Shaul

The William A. Hough High School Marching Band ended their competition season with a first place finish in the Pirate Cove Classic at Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, NC on Saturday, October 24. They won first place in percussion, drum major, marching and movement, and music, which gave them the overall win in their class. They also received a "superior" (highest rating possible) for their music from the judges.
 
This year's marching band features 105 musicians and six color guard members, and is led by Band Director Robert Carrington and student drum majors Meredith Steele, Bryn Rumer and Tyler Townson, all seniors.  "Their superior rating is a testament to the determination to improve with each performance," said Carrington.
 
Even though their competition season has ended, the Hough High Marching Band will continue to play at football games (Go Huskies!) and will also march in the annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade in Davidson on Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. 
 

The Hough High Marching Band performs their winning show, "The Legends of King Arthur" at the Pirate Cove Classic in Indian Trail, NC on October 24, 2015.

Photo courtesy of Cristina Shaul

Drum Major Tyler Townson pulls the sword from the stone during the Hough High Marching Band's winning performance at the Pirate Cove Classic.

Photo courtesy of Cristina Shaul

The Hough High Marching Band Leadership Team, made up of students and staff, is shown at the Pirate cove Classic after winning first place in their class. 

Photo courtesy of Cristina Shaul

 
Other Band News:
Don't miss out on ordering citrus fruit and Butter Braids through the band's fundraiser. There is a big selection of citrus fruit: navels, grapefruit, mixed navels/grapefruit, tangelos and mandarins, ranging in price from $25 to $37. We're selling seven flavors of Butter Braids, including best-sellers apple, double chocolate, and cinnamon for $14. Please contact a member of the band to place your order by November 4. All items will be delivered December 8.
 
Save the date for the first Hough High Band Program Dine-Around event on Tuesday, November 10 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Carrburritos Taqueria located at 445 S. Main Street in Davidson and Whit's Frozen Custard located at 120 S. Village Lane, across the street from Carrburritos, behind the Davidson Beverage Company and South Main Sweet Shop. Please come join us - a percentage of all earnings will be donated to the band program.
 
The Hough High Wind Ensemble will perform on Davidson's Town Green for the Veterans Day ceremony November 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Submitted by FBLA Reporter Rachel Laminack
 
 
Thank you all for attending the Black and Orange Social, which was hosted on October 29th, and was a great success. A special thanks to FBLA's Social Committee.
  
Our next general body meeting will be Thursday, November 12th in room C224. We are very excited to announce that there will be a guest speaker from Men's Wearhouse, to speak about how to dress for success.
  
We have began our first fundraiser for the year, and will be selling lollipops. For more information, go to room C224.
  
For any additional questions or information, email hough.fbla@gmail.com
or visit the Hough FBLA website at: www.houghfbla.weebly.com
  
Follow us on social media for updates about meeting and events!
Twitter: @houghfbla2015
Instagram: @houghfbla2015

FBLA Spotlight: Officer of the Month
Michael Clay Griffith
Michael Griffith has represented Hough, and FBLA extremely well throughout his high school career. On top of creating a club at Hough, he has brought in area elected officials to speak to the student body and he participates in over 5 different clubs. This month Michael has done something new to add to his already long list of accomplishments. He represented the Future Business Leaders of America in the Homecoming Court. As he walked down the 50 yard line the announcer gave FBLA a shout out. He has given all the FBLA member as sense of pride and determination to follow in his footsteps. Thank you, Michael Griffith.
Chorus News
Submitted by Heidi Hickox
 
The year is off to a very positive start in the HHS Choral Department! Our Fall Concert was Monday, October 19 which featured all of our singers singing mostly American literature including folk songs, spirituals, and a combined finale featuring all of the singers together. Thanks to guest piano accompanist Mrs. Kristine Neale from Independence HS for joining us for the afternoon rehearsal and concert.
  
Select singers from the HHS Show and Concert Choirs were the featured performers for the 65th Birthday Celebration of the local chapter of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) which was held Sunday, October 11 at Mt. Zion UMC. Thanks to Rachael Alvarez, Elise Williams, Eva Joy Edwards, Darby Hubbell, and HHS Chorus Alum Jackson Edwards for your great performance!
  
All CMS-District HS Chorus was last weekend at UNCC--congrats to Jamie McGoff, Claire Wood, Ciani Foy, and Kato Hansen who represented HHS and enjoyed a fun-filled workshop day with Dr. Randy Haldeman, Director of Choral Activities at UNC-C.

Two of our students who auditioned for the Mars Hill College Choral Festival, made it! Congrats to Shea Palmer, Soprano 2, and to Annamarie Rios, Soprano 1 on their successful audition experience. They will travel to Mars Hill/Asheville in February to work with 200+ highly talented high school singers and work with guest conductor Elena Sharakova.

 Hough Senior Ian Hicks will be singing as part of the NCMEA HS Honors Chorus at the state conference next weekend in Winston Salem. Ian was 1 of several hundred tenors from across the state who had a very successful audition.
  
The HHS Concert Choir will be the featured performers once again for the Town of Cornelius Veterans Day Celebration on  Wednesday, 11/11 at 11AM.
  
Please consider pre-ordering Krispy Kreme for our monthly fundraiser. We are taking orders NOW for the next delivery date on Friday, 12/ 2. Visit the chorus webpage, houghsingers.org to print out an order form.
  
Thank you to those who participated in our annual Cheesecake & Cookie Dough Fundraiser. Delivery is afterschool Tuesday, 11/ 17.
  
Please visit the chorus webpage for upcoming events--especially the busy month of December. Our singers will be busy once again singing in the season in the Charlotte and surrounding area.

Hough Orchestra Cellist

Receives National Recognition 

Submitted by Terri Lynch
 
Hough Orchestra Cellist Meredith Steele was selected to perform with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All National Honors Orchestra at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on October 28th.  Over 670 musicians and singers from 49 states and territories took the stage in orchestra, concert band, mixed chorus and jazz ensembles. 
 
In addition to the Hough Orchestra, Meredith is member of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra, was the principal cellist for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools All County Orchestra last February and has performed with various trios, quartets, church groups and community ensembles throughout the Charlotte region.
There is Still Time to Join the PTSA
Submitted by PTSA VP of Membership, Jackie Noble

You can still join the PTSA as a parent, student or teacher and support the many programs and activities undertaken by the PTSA.   Click here for a membership form; return to the Front Office with a check covering $6 per membership.
  
Need to confirm or check on the status of your membership?  Please send an email to the Membership Committee at houghptsamembership@gmail.com and we will get that information to you.   
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AVAILABLE NOW AT...
 
Submitted by PTSA Bookfair Chairperson, Deana King
 
Hough PTSA is partnering with Main Street Books of Davidson to supply supplemental reading materials assigned by teachers for students to purchase. By buying the books requested by the teachers at Main Street Books, you will be supporting a local small business in our community while raising funds for our school. Main Street Books will donate 10%-20% of the sale price for all ordered titles purchased at the store, at any point during the school year that it is assigned. The only books that will be available in multiple copies are ones that teachers have requested for the store to carry, so when a book is assigned, check with your teacher to see if they have placed the order.
Currently in stock at Main Street Books are the following:
            9th Grade: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee     
Earth & Environmental Science: Empty by Suzanne Weyn
9th grade: Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
Jackson: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Happy reading, and thank you for supporting the Huskies!
Counselors Corner
Seniors, are you looking for $ for College?  Mrs. Catchpole (Scholarship Chairperson), would like you to join HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS!!
To receive messages via text, text @wahscholar to 81010.  You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, "unsubscribe@wahscholar'.  Trouble using 81010?  
Try texting @wahscholar to (704) 817-2336 instead.
 
Attention All Hough Students and Families:  Please visit the Student Services Website often to provide students and families with important information regarding programs we offer, college planning, scholarship opportunities and other extremely useful information pertinent to high school.  We continue to update the site through the school year so we encourage you to bookmark it and visit often.  We also encourage you to follow our Twitter @HoughGuidance.  
Yearbook Information
Submitted by Marcille Nance  

Senior Recognition Ads - SHOW YOUR SENIOR HOW MUCH YOU CARE!
  
Celebrate your student's senior year with a personalized ad in the Hough High School
yearbook.  Creating your ad online is easy!  Click the following link
for all of the information you need to honor this milestone in your student's
life.   If you have questions, please contact Ms. Nance at houghyearbook@gmail.com.

    
Business Ads - YEARBOOK BUSINESS ADS ARE NOW ON SALE - Reach Potential Customers and Support the Yearbook at William A. Hough High School

Showcase your business in the book that never loses its appeal. Students and their families will flip through the pages of the yearbook hundreds of times and cherish it for a lifetime. In addition, proceeds from ad sales are a fundraiser for the yearbook program at our school.  We appreciate your support!  

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Nance at houghyearbook@gmail.com.


Click here to order your yearbook now.
Do you like us (on Facebook) yet?
Submitted by PTSA Facebook Chair Amy Hallman
 
The Hough PTSA has its own Facebook page now as an additional parent resource for the latest Husky news. If you haven't "liked" us yet, please visit here and like the page to see positive, quick, and remindful posts about anything Hough!
 
If you're already on Facebook, you'll need to search by typing in the entire page name: William A Hough High School PTSA (otherwise, you may get the wrong page).
 
Questions? Contact Amy Hallman at atmhallman@gmail.com.
Publix Partners
We are excited to announce Hough has started a partnership with Publix grocery stores. Publix Partner cards were distributed to students earlier this month. All you have to do is show the cashier your card at the BEGINNING of your transaction when checking out and the cashier will scan it for you. For every $37,500 Hough supporters spend at Publix we can earn up to $250 per quarter. If we don't meet the $37,500 in a quarter the tally will run into the next quarter. This is an easy school rewards program that involves no cost on your part. Just be sure to present your card at the BEGINNING of the check out!
Harris Teeter
 
Thank you to everyone who has already linked their Harris Teeter VIC card.  If you have not linked your card it needs to be relinked each August.  Linking your VIC card is an easy way earn money for the school without any cost to you.  You can also link several schools or clubs at one time.  For example, if the JORTC is linked or the middle school or elementary school, you can link the PTSA as well.  The PTSA Together in Education # is 8376.  You can do this several ways:
  • Email me (debbiewood1@roadrunner.com) your name, VIC account # and/phone number and I can link it for you.
  • Tell the cashier at checkout you are with William A Hough High School PTSA and he cashier can link for you.
  • Go to the Harris Teeter website and relink your card yourself at Harris Teeter Together in Education 
 
 Please consider linking your Harris Teeter VIC Card to the following Hough organizations:
 
PTSA # 8376
Husky Athletic Club # 8348
Band # 8414                 JROTC # 8368           Chorus # 2072
Rugby # 2685             Orchestra # 3191         Theatre # 3475
 
 You can link up to 5 organizations/schools (funds will be divided equally). 

Are you a Harris Teeter Express Lane customer?  If you are, check out the great promotion below!  Another easy way to earn money for our school. 

Link your VIC card to a Together in Education school and then shop Express Lane between now and Tuesday, November 3.  Spend $100 shopping with the Harris Teeter Express Lane in a single visit each week for five weeks and your linked school will earn $50. 
 
If you are linked to more than one school, the $50 will be split among the schools to which you are linked.  One VIC card can be linked up to 5 schools.   Note, a school must earn at least $25 to receive a check.  
Link your Target Red Card to Hough 
*This program runs year-round so you do not need to re-link yearly*
Target 
Hough is linked to Target's Together in Education program!  Enroll today and Target will donate a percentage of each REDcard purchase you make to our school!(Only one school can be selected.)  Call 1-800-316-6142, visit Target.com/tcoe or an in-store kiosk to sign up and designate Hough as your school today! No need to re-link each year!
 
  Hough Social Media
Check us out on Twitter!
 
Twitter Accounts that all Hough Students/Parents/Staff should follow
@CMS_WAHoughHS (Hough administration)
@HoughHighNews (Hough High News - student leadership)
 @HoughAthletics (Hough HS Athletics)
@ClubHusky (Husky Athletics Club)
@HuskyAthleticClub (Husky Athletic Club)
@HoughGuidance (Student Services aka Guidance)
 @CharMeckSchools (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools)
  
Hough Departments
@HoughHSBand (Bands)
@HoughOrchestra (Orchestra)
@WAHoughSingers (Chorus)
@HoughMarketing (Marketing)
@HuskiesHough (Hough High JROTC)
@HoughTheatre (Hough Theatre)
 
Hough Clubs/Organizations
@houghDECA (DECA)
@HoughHighNHS (Hough High NHS - National Honor Society)
@HoughMath (Hough Mu Alpha Theta - National Math Honor Society)
@HoughHistory (Hough Rho Kappa - National History Honor Society)
@HHS_worldclub (Hough International Club)
@HoughHistory (Hough Rho Kappa - National History Honor Society)
@pinpointhough (Pinpoint-Hough - online student newspaper)
@houghjadvisory (Junior Advisory)
@SophAdvis (Sophomore Advisory)
@HoughYearbook (Hough Yearbook)
@HoughMarketing (Hough Marketing)
@HoughHeARTClub (Hough HeART Club)
@FBLAHough (FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America)
  
Hough Athletic Teams
@Hough_Cheer (cheer)
@HoughSoccer (soccer)
@HoughFB (football)
@HoughRunners (cross country, indoor track & outdoor track)
@swimcoachtim (Waterdog - swimming)
@houghwrestling (wrestling)
@houghbaseball (baseball)
@HoughRugby (club rugby)
 
If you would like your sports team or Hough organization listed, please send an email to  LPetry@mindspring.com.
Earn while your children learn!
Substitute cafeteria workers needed
 in North area CMS schools
Submitted by Hough Cafeteria Manager Jennifer Maskulyak  
 
Apply at Jennifer's Temps,1973 J.N. Pease Place - Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28262
Hours: M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm P: 704-510-1556  F: 704-510-2053 E: jobs@jennifertemps.com

William A. Hough High School Alma Mater

 

We hail thee Alma Mater

our voices let us raise.
Alma MaterAlma Mater 
With Husky pride and honor
we sing now full of praise.
To remember lasting moments
our friendships never will fade.
Hough High, march on forever
victorious all our days. 
 
Want to print a copy and share with your friends to help you sing?
Click here.  Come on Hough, let's start a new tradition and show our school spirit after Hough sporting events.  Please watch the video to learn the Alma Mater.  

Hough Howler Submissions

Next Deadline:  November 15 Noon

 Deadlines for Articles This Year 

The Hough Howler is the electronic newsletter compiled by the Hough PTSA that communicates the most current Hough High School News and and information.  We encourage all Hough staff members, booster clubs and Hough student clubs to provide us information to publicize to the over 2600 Howler e-mail subscribers in the Hough community.  Articles must be specific to Hough, Hough PTSA, Husky Athletic Club, other Hough clubs/organizations or CMS specific/principal approved. 

 

Deadlines:  During the school year, there are two deadlines a month for articles - the 1st and 15th of each month at NOON.  During the summer months, the Howler has less frequent deadlines.  Please pay attention to these deadlines as sometimes that date is on a weekend or during a holiday.  If there is something urgent that needs to go out, the Howler will be distributed on a more frequent basis at the Editor's discretion. The Howler may be distributed within a few days past the deadline, so please submit your articles on time, or even better, early! Thank you for your cooperation.

Requirements for submssions:  Articles should be typed in Arial 11 font; if you want a picture included, please indicate placement within text and submit a separate jpg file.  If you want to link to a document or flyer, please send fllyer or document as a pdf file.  If you want it as an image in the article, please send as a jpg file.  If including a picture, please indicate names of those in picture (left to right.).  Editor reserves the right to edit or decline articles not meeting the abovementioned criteria.

  

Future 2015-2016 Howler Deadlines:   

(2015) November 15, December 1, December 15 (2016) January 1, January 15, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, April 1, April 15, May 1, May 15, June 1 (Summer) July 1 

 

Submit articles to Linda Petry, Hough Howler Editor at LPetry@mindspring.com.

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