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Yes, an extra Howler this month!  Please pay attention to registration deadlines for this week and some other articles with important information that we wanted to get out!  The next Howler deadline is March 1st.  Remind all your friends to sign up for the Howler so that they can keep up with Hough information - the link is below!

Volume 6 Edition 33

February 23, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE
Important Dates
Registration 2016 - Deadlines This Week
Orchestra Tina Guo Tour Tonight
Hough's 3rd Annual Dodgeball Tournament Sign up Paperwork and Fees Due Tomorrow
National Honor Society Blood Drive Friday
AP US Government & Politics Class Mock Caucus Monday
Hough Prom April 23, 2016 - Tickets on Sale Monday
Tuesday, March 1 - ACT for Juniors and Early Dismissal Day
Tuesday at Tenders March 1
National Honor Society Interest Meeting for Sophomores and Juniors March 3
Project Unify Club Hoodies for Sale
Celebrating our "Soup"er Staff March 7
Hough's Third Annual Career Day March 9
Leadership Class Application Due March 15
Identification of Hough Miliatry-Connected Families Needed by March 18
PTSA Nominating Committee
International Week March 21-24
PTSA Scholarship Application due April 6
Exciting Orchestra News
FBLA News
Boating Safety Course for Hough Students March 12
2015-2016 Husky Fund Direct Donation Campaign
Be a Hough PTSA Corporate Sponsor
Counselors Corner
Chorus News
Yearbook Information
Spirit Store Hours
Junior Rings and Senior Graduation Orders
Afternoon Announcements Texted to Your Phone
Do you like us (on Facebook) yet?
Snow Make Up Days
June Graduation Date June 14, 2016
Re-Link Your Harris Teeter VIC Card Today
Publix Partners
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

Registration 2016
Wednesday - Student Registration Cards Due
Thursday - Registration Window Closes in PowerSchool
***Pay attention to items in red!!!***
Submitted by Daina Woullard
 
Course Registration for the 2016-2017 School is here!  Please view the following timeline and Registration Session Dates below:
 
February 11:  Students received REGISTRATION CARDS and INSTRUCTIONS in homeroom and the Registration window opens in PowerSchool.

February 15-19:  Registration Information Sessions

February 22-26:  Open Advisement for rising 10th and 11th grade students with school counselors.

***February 24 - Current Hough student registration cards are due to Ms. Estrada in Student Services
 
***February 25 - Registration window will close in PowerSchool for current Hough students.

February 24-25:  Bailey Middle School visits to Hough
  
February 26:  Bradley Middle School visits to Hough

February 29 - March 18: Students will meet with School Counselors during designated times to review the course selections. ***Students, please stay tuned to the student services website to find out when you must report to the computer lab. 
 
March 4 - AP Capstone applications due

March 24 - Last day to turn in Honors/AP Academic Waiver to Student Services

Registration Sessions are available to provide parents and students with relevant information to make informed decisions regarding course selection.   Topics include:
  • Graduation and Promotion Requirements
  • Course Descriptions and Levels
  • and, Much More!
Remaining Evening Information Session
Tuesday, March 1 Rising 9th grade 
Time:  6:30 pm
Location:  Auditorium 
 
AP Capstone/Awareness Program
Attention Rising 10th and 11th graders
(Submitted by Justin Keene)
Application for AP Capstone Program  - Due Date:  March 4th
                
****Editor's Note:  These dates and times are for registration for current Hough High School, Bradley Middle School and Bailey Middle School students. Please watch the student services website for registration dates for students coming from other schools (i.e., other CMS schools, other public, charter, private.)
 
(The registration website includes information, registration cards for each grade level and
the presentations from the evening and morning information sessions.)
Tina Guo Tour
TONIGHT
Submitted by Robin King
 
Click on flyer to purchase tickets
 
Tina Guo is an internationally renowned cellist, who has played onstage with Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and many more. The middle school students will get to play Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, and the Star Wars Imperial March and many other favorites! The high school students will play Game of Thrones, Mission Impossible, and Rocky Main Theme just to name of few!
 
Please purchase tickets online here.  Online ticket sales end at 6:00 pm this evening.  Limited tickets at the door.
*Editor's Note: Please be advised that there is a doubleheader basketball game this evening for NCHSAA Playoffs and parking will be tight.  Please plan ahead and allow time for parking.

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Hough's 3rd Annual Dodgeball Tournament March 4th
 Application, Fees and Insurance Forms Due Tomorrow
Submitted by Vickie Waddell
 
Hough's 3rd Annual Dodgeball Tournament will be on Friday, March 4 during 4th block!  Team signups for juniors and seniors are still going on.  Applications are available in the front office and will be handed out during lunch.  The applications, fees, and insurance forms are due Wednesday February 24. It is a first come first serve basis and a maximum of 8 teams.  If questions, see Ms. Waddell.

Tickets to attend the tournament are on sale during all lunches.  The cost per ticket $3.00 per ticket.  You must have a C or higher in your 4th block class to attend the tournament.  Students only!

National Honor Society Blood Drive

Friday, February 26

Submitted by Kathy Vey

 

 

The National Honor Society Blood Drive will be Friday, February 26, from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Representatives from Community Blood Bank signed up students for the drive during all lunches on Monday and Tuesday.  There are no more sign ups for students.  Students must be 16 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds to donate. A parental form must be signed for students who are 16. Your need to have a picture ID the day of the blood drive. Please eat a good breakfast and no energy drinks that morning! You will get a t-shirt for donating. Parents and community members do not need to sign up earlier and are encouraged to attend our blood drive anytime during the hours of 7 am until 1 pm. 
AP US Government and Politics Class Presents

Mock Caucus

Hough Gymnasium

Monday, February 29 at 6:30 pm

Submitted by Vicki Waddell

        

Our AP US Government and Politics classes are conducting a Mock Caucus, or Moccus, for both the Democrat and Republican parties on February 29 at 6:30 pm in our gym and cafeteria.  The Moccus is open to anyone interested in attending the event.  Students will be researching the candidates from both parties and will be able to answer most questions on the issues.  This is a Q&A, not a debate.  At the end of each session, participates will vote to determine which candidate will represent his/her party.  All are welcome to attend to learn about each candidate and the issues.  At the end of the Moccus, the goal is to help voters make an informed decision before the North Carolina primary on March 15, 2016.
Tickets go on Sale Monday, February 29th
William A Hough Prom
A Stroll Through Central Park
The Ritz-Carlton's Urban Garden
Saturday, April 23
8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Submitted by Marcille Nance

The William A. Hough High School Prom will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at the The Ritz-Carlton's Urban Garden.  Tickets will be $60 and will go on sale beginning Monday, February 29th. Sales will end Friday, April 1st.  Please refer to our school Prom website for prom info and dress code requirements.  Ladies -- please refer to the dress code before purchasing your dress.
 ACT for Juniors and Early Dismissal Day,
Tuesday, March 1
 
Please note that all Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March 1st and should report to homeroom by 7:10 am.  

Tuesday, March 1st is also an early dismissal day and school will be dismissed a 12:15 pm.
 
Please click here to view CMS Holiday and Teacher Workday Calendar
(which shows make up dates)
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Tuesday at Tenders
Tuesday, March 1
 4-9 pm
Submitted by PTSA Fundraising Vice President, Debbie Wood
 
Tuesday, March 1st is Tenders Tuesday!  Save yourself from having to clean pots and pans and head to Tenders for a dinner out and support Hough at the same time.  Hough family night at Tenders is between 4-9pm. Tell them you are with Hough at check out and a portion of that night's proceeds will go back to the school.  Good for both dine in and take out!
 

We are not selling Tenders gift cards on March 1st due to the early release day. 

We will next sell the cards on Tuesday, April 5th. 

Tenders Tuesday means $10 Tenders gift cards will be on sale at school during all lunches on the first Tuesday of each month in April and May.  Each $10 card is being sold for $7 each or the amazing deal of 3 for $20.

 

National Honor Society Interest Meeting For Sophomores and Juniors
Thursday, March 3
Media Center After School
Submitted by Kathy Vey
  
There will be a  meeting for any sophomore or junior interested in applying for NHS next Thursday, March 3 after school in the media center. Students should have  a 3.5 unweighted GPA, be involved in community service/school activities, and show evidence of leadership. An Honor code violation means it will be a full year before a student can be considered. The application is online * and needs to be printed out and completed by April 6. It can be found on Ms. Vey's website under National Honor Society.  Students can return completed applications to C 223 and they must be signed-in with Mrs. Vey.

 

* Editor's Note:  This website may possibly only be accessed with a CMS student ID google account. 

Project Unify Club Hoodies for Sale

Submitted by Zachary Sanford

 

The Hough High Project Unify Club is pre-selling hoodies with the club logo for $17.00 ($18.00 for XXL).  If you are interested, please see Zachary Sanford in room C-118 to purchase prior to March 3.  

Celebrating our "Soup"er Staff
Monday, March 7
Submitted by PTSA Staff Appreciation Chair, Talina Bath
  
On Monday, March 7th, the Hough PTSA will host our annual Soup Luncheon for all teachers and staff.  Please consider preparing a homemade soup, chili or stew and sending it in a crockpot to show appreciation of our wonderful teachers and staff.  Your "Soup"er  crockpot dish should be brought in to school by 9:00 am on Monday morning.  It is important to put your name on your crockpot base and lid.  Please send in an accompanying ladle (with your name on it), if possible.  The luncheon will be held in the Lower A Hall Workroom.  You or your student may pick up your crockpot /ladle at the end of the school day.  Help our staff feel "Soup"er appreciated and volunteer to make a soup/chili/stew by clicking on the signup genius link below.  The teachers/staff love the "Soup"er Staff Luncheon and look forward to it every year!    
  
~Seeking professionals who would like to share their career~
Hough's Third Annual Career Day
Submitted by Christopher Pennella
  
On March 9th, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, the FBLA and JROTC will be hosting Hough's 3rd Annual Career Day. Our search for business professionals is still in motion as we approach the date of the event. Professionals from all career paths are appreciated and we are hoping to get as many participants as possible. This year, in order to expand the event and bring something new to the table, we are widening our search to include representatives from international businesses - this would include professionals that are required to travel outside of the country as a part of their career. With your help, this Career Day could be our most successful yet. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the form at http://goo.gl/forms/gubdfgb2je or email christopher.pennella@gmail.com for more information.
  
Thank you,
Hough FBLA and JROTC

Leadership Class Applications Due March 15

Submitted by Vickie Waddell

 

Are you interested in being part of Hough's leadership class next year? If so, please see Mrs. Waddell or her website for an application. You must fill out an application and be admitted into the leadership class before you can run for any student body or class office. Applications are due to Mrs. Waddell by March 15th.       

Identification of Hough Military-Connected Families

Please respond by March 18 

Submitted by Lisa Estrada

Dear Parents and Guardians - William A. Hough High School is in the process of updating our records to accurately reflect military-connected families. If there is a service member in your immediate family, please complete the attached form by March 18, 2016 so that we might update our records. Please contact Mrs. Estrada if you should have any questions.

PTSA Nominating Committee

Submitted by PTSA President, Amy Mory

 

Are you interested in serving on the Hough PTSA Nominating Committee?  This committee is responsible for soliciting the Hough PTSA membership to find persons interested in serving as an officer of the Hough PTSA for the school year 2016-2017.  The time commitment is minimal, with 1-2 in person meetings and email communication.  We need persons who are willing to actively seek out interested parties to fill these positions so that we can present a slate of officers at the May General PTSA Meeting.  We need at least two members of the Hough PTSA board and one non-board member  If you are interested in serving on the Hough PTSA Nominating Committee, please contact Hough PTSA President, Amy Mory at amy@techmor.com as soon as possible.  Thank you for your consideration.  

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Hough World Languages Department Presents
International Week
March 21-24
Submitted by Airam Guiterrez-Hammond
 
International week will be celebrated March 21 until March 24 this year! 

This year our theme is EMPATHY and our colors are ORANGE and WHITE.
Visit www.startempathy.org for more information. There is no better time to bring empathy to our classrooms. Please take a moment to watch the Start Empathy Video and learn new ways to embrace empathy in your everyday classroom connections.  It is our hope that you can support our International Week 2015-2016.
Here's our International Week 2015-2016 Overview. Feel free to connect your international celebrations with any of our suggested ideas. 
Seniors
PTSA Scholarship Application Due April 6
Submitted by Kristen Coupal and Gina Mayes Harris
The Hough PTSA will award a total of $6,000 in college scholarships to eligible seniors based upon demonstrated community involvement and leadership.
Additional scholarship eligibility requirements and competition applications are available here. Scholarships may be used at either a two or four year college of the recipient's choosing. Scholarship applications will be due to Lisa Estrada in Student Services by Wednesday, April 6th at 2:15 p.m. Do not ask another student, staff member or anyone else to turn in for you.  Local community leaders and scholarship committee members will select winners for recognition at the end-of-year Awards night in May.
*Please remember that the actual senior applying for the scholarship must be a member of the Hough PTSA by February 19th.  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. 
EXCITING ORCHESTRA NEWS!
Submitted by Terri Lynch
 
The Hough Orchestra was well represented in the 2016 CMS All-County Orchestra Concert at Mallard Creek High School on February 6.  What a talented group of young musicians.  They had an awesome performance!
 

Back Row (left to right):  Madison Mojica, Cassidee Cramblette, Kylie Johnson
Middle Row (left to right):  Marian Talip, Maya Stolle, Janita Lynch
Front row (left to right):  Will Miltich, Rachel Laminack, Kelsey Tyo
Not pictured:  Emma Beard, Mariel Cupp, Liz Fieno, Joyce Qiu, Victoria Tran
Picture courtesy of Terri Lynch
FBLA News
Submitted by Tara O'Neill
 
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) would like to thank all the parents and students who participated in Hough FBLA Week February 8-12. We had a great turn out and we really enjoyed the activities for this week and a special thanks to Ray Richards for organizing the events.
What Happened During FBLA Week 
 
Made Up Monday -
Members were looking great, rocking their professional best. Students were encouraged to dress their best to school and show everyone what class looks like.
 
Tech Tuesday - Super Smash Bro's Tournament -
We had a wonderful turnout to our first ever Tournament and what fun it was! In fact it was such a success that we will be planning to make it a recurring event.

We Love Teachers Wednesday -
One of FBLA's best events of the year is our annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast with all faculty and staff invited to enjoy the feast. Local businesses generously donate to the cause and the staff is always are surprised and excited. Not only is our staff treated to a delicious breakfast, but they are also invited to join a raffle. This year we had a total of 47 prizes raffled off that day.
Team Sport Thursday -
Hough's sports teams were asked to make a poster to show the school what their sport is all about.  Hough Athletes were encouraged to represent their teams by creating a poster that showed what their sport was all about. The winner was Hough's Track Team!
T-shirt Friday -
Club members picked up their shirts and wore them to show off the club.  The t-shirt was designed by Robert Savino and looks great. If you see him in the halls or at a meeting be sure to tell him how great he did!  Anyone who didn't get their shirt should see Mrs. Kyei-Fordour in room C224.

If you are in FBLA or the Parent of someone in FBLA and are not on our email list please email us at Hough.FBLA@gmail.com and we will add you to the list. Also visit us at http://houghfbla.weebly.com/

Pictures courtesy of Tara O'Neill
      
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! 
Be a Hough PTSA Corporate Sponsor
Submitted by PTSA VP of Fundraising, Debbie Wood

 Is your family business or employer looking for a way to make a tax deductible contribution?
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.
 

Counselors Corner
 
Seniors, don't forget to update your Naviance account once you hear from Colleges of your acceptance, deferral or denial.  Turn in scholarship letters so that we can detail your accomplishments in the program for Awards night in May.
 

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.  
Chorus News
Submitted by Heidi Hickox
 

Watch our website for future days for Krispy Kreme order dates - $8/dozen original; $9/doz for special flavors or $1 each for a single donut.  Pre-order in the chorus room or online via the chorus webpage, houghsingers.org, OR just have your $ ready same day. This is a great way to indulge in some yummy Krispy Kreme and support our singers at the same time!  Pick up your order afterschool the next Friday in the chorus room or visit our table in the lobby.
   
Stay tuned to other upcoming Chorus news and events via our webpage: www.houghsingers.org 


Click on the picture on the left to go to our website.
Purchase Your Yearbook
Submitted by Marcille Nance

Click here to order your yearbook now.  

Spirit Store Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

During Lunches

Submitted by Bridgette Ashbrook
 

Stock up on some Huskies Spirit Apparel to keep you warm!  Remember that the Spirit Store is open every Tuesday and Thursday during lunches 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Junior Rings and Senior Graduation Orders

If you wish to place Herff Jones orders for a Junior Class Ring and Senior Graduation (caps and gowns, graduation announcements and senior memorabilia), there may be extra packets in the main office and student services.  Seniors can order on line at: highschool.herffjones.com, mail in their order form, order by phone to their (704)531 0015. Questions?  Call Herff Jones at 704-531-0015 or see website at www.hjcharlotte.com.

Afternoon Announcements Texted to your Phone

Submitted by Vickie Waddell

         
droid_smartphone.jpg Would you like to receive a text with the daily afternoon announcements?  If you and your student would like to receive these, please join our "remind."  Text @vwadd to 81010.  These are sent out after 2 pm Monday through Friday (if there is new information to communicate.)  We encourage everyone to receive these as the clubs at Hough use this format as their primary communication tool.
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.
 Snow Make Up Days
 
The Make Up Day for Friday, January 22>Monday, January 25>Monday, February 15 is
Friday, May 27 (which will be a B day)
 
The Make Up Day for Tuesday, January 26 is
Monday, April 25 (which will be an A day)
 
Please click here to view CMS Holiday and Teacher Workday Calendar
(which shows make up dates)

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William Amos Hough High School

End of Year Graduation 2016

Mandatory Rehearsal Date Released


 

Monday, June 6, 2016
MANDATORY REHEARSAL
Bojangles Coliseum
5:30 - 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Bojangles' Coliseum
12:00 pm 

 
Hough Graduation 2016 Website - Watch for the latest news!!!
Harris Teeter
 
Thank you to all of the Hough families, friends, and staff who have registered their VIC cards. If you haven't registered you can still do so. It's not too late!
 
 
  • 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 the cashier can link for you.
  • Go to the Harris Teeter website and relink your card yourself at Harris Teeter Together in Education 
 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. 
 
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).
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 school year. 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!
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!  This program is ending 5/14/16, so let's see how much we can accrue by then!
 
  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)
@HoughCareers (Hough Careers office)
 @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:  Tuesday, March 1 Noon
 
***Please read this information in its entirety
if you submit articles to the Howler.  Thank you!!!***
 Deadlines and Requirements 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 booster clubs/student clubs or 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!  It is best to publicize events with dates that take place at least a week past the deadline.  Sometimes, that means advanced planning and article submission at least one Howler prior. 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.) (unless it is a huge group) and identify who is providing the picture.  If no identification is provided, we will identify the name of person providing the submission.  If submission is sent by a student or parent for a Hough club/organization, Hough staff advisor must be copied.  Editor reserves the right to edit or decline articles not meeting the abovementioned criteria.  If you have questions about any of these requirements for submission, please contact the Editor prior to the deadline.  Thank you for your cooperation.
  
Future 2015-2016 Howler Deadlines:   
(2016) 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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