Happy Monday, Panthers! Please view the updates and reminders for this week. Monday is Day 2, and students will attend classes 2, 4, 6, and 8. Please remember that we have an extended school day through March 26 and school hours are 9:00 - 4:15.
March 18-21 | English 10 Performance Task Students in English 10 will participate in the Performance task Tuesday - Friday this week. We will operate in a Secure Testing environment Thursday and Friday (Restricted Movement) so students can have the opportunity to perform their best! |
March 19 | HCPS Immunization Event @ HHS, March 19, 8:30 - 11:30 - Henrico County Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Health’s Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will hold a free vaccination clinic at each HCPS middle and high school to provide required vaccines for students entering seventh or 12th grade in 2025-26. No reservation is needed for the winter and spring clinics. Virginia requires students to be immunized against various illnesses to enroll for the new school year. Parents and guardians do not need to accompany students if a signed consent form has been returned. Immunization restrictions and requirements for 2025-26 enrollment:
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March 20 | NEW DATE FOR SENIOR CAP AND GOWN PICTURES - March 20th! Please pick up flyers from Ms. Beggs in room 135 if you would like to participate! |
Partnership for the Future Students are encouraged to complete the application to participate in Partnership for the Future as the Deadline is March 17. All interested students should review the Partnership for the Future website and see Ms. Payne for additional information | |
March 21 | End of Quarter 3 Friday, March 21, is the final day of the 3rd Marking Period. Students should complete all missed assignments as soon as possible. Be sure |
HHS Yearbooks! Hermitage yearbooks are available for purchase through the following link - Yearbook Ordering Seniors if you would like to purchase an AD in the yearbook you can use the same link to do so. You can use the code GRADUATE for 10% off your Senior AD. | |
Library Announcement! - Please return all overdue books as we aim to increase circulation during the Spring! | |
Academic and Career Planning - School Counselors are currently meeting with students individually for Academic and Career Planning and will be verifying all course requests. We will update incomplete course requests at this time as well. Please contact your child's counselor if there are any questions. | |
| Community Forum - Due to the HCPS Job Fair, the weekly Community Forum Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 via Microsoft Teams. We will discuss all things Hermitage and hope to see you there! |
March 27 | Military Commitment Celebration Henrico County Public Schools wants to celebrate students of the Class of 2025 who are making a commitment to the military after graduation. The school division will hold a recognition dinner in May for students who plan to enlist in the military, attend a military academy or enroll in an ROTC program at a university. Students making a military commitment should complete this Google Survey to receive a formal invitation to the event being held in May. Students making this commitment should complete the survey by March 27, 2025. Anyone with questions can contact their school counselor, or can email Mr. Stooks, who is organizing this event at djfstooks@henrico.k12.va.us |
March 27 | Career Fair/Life Ready Expo! - We are looking for participants from ANY AND ALL professions for our Career Fair/Life Ready Day being held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9:30-1:00 pm. Click here to sign up. For questions, please contact Mrs. Jones, School Counseling Director at mmjones@henrico.k12.va.us. |
March 31-April 4 | Spring Break Spring Break will occur Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4 and school will be closed. |
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Please join the PTSO! Our Parent Teacher Student Organization supports various programs and provides resources for our school community. Parents can join for only $7 and we appreciate your support! Visit the PTSO site to join! | |
April 13 | Panther Buddy Friendship Walk Since 2009, more than 180,000 participants in 70 cities have walked to raise awareness for inclusion, friendship, leadership development and integrated job opportunities for people with IDD. Funds raised through the Friendship Walk helps move our mission forward by funding local Best Buddies programs. Every dollar raised goes towards making the world a more inclusive, accepting place Please scan the QR Code to participate! |
Summer Opportunities | |
Longwood’s Summer 2025 Dual Enrollment Economics and Personal Finance course will run from June 23 to July 26. Registration is scheduled to open on Monday, March 17, and closes on June 6. $50 Summer 2025 Longwood Dual Enrollment Flyer (includes a registration link and contact information). Additionally, [LU] will once again offer a Fall 2025 course option. Please keep this in mind as you assist students with registration for next year. Fall registration opens in June, and the online course will run from August 25 to December 12. $50. Additional details will be available in late Spring. | |
KE CAMPS will be running a small program at the Lakeside Park Club in Richmond, VA for children aged 4-12. The camp will operate Monday-Friday the weeks of 6/23, 7/7, 7/14, and 7/28. Please note that all employees must be at least 16 years of age by the time that camp starts. Please visit KE CAMPS to apply! | |
If you're interested in attending a three-day summer enrichment program at Virginia Tech, formally known as the Black College Institute, please visit the link below. Contact Ms. Payne for additional information. | |
If you're interested in attending a three-day summer enrichment program at Virginia Tech, formally known as the Hispanic College Institute please visit the link below. Contact Ms. Payne for additional information. | |
Class of 2026! We are excited to invite rising seniors in the Richmond area to apply for this year’s Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service. This immersive two-week program is designed to develop leadership skills through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, including a structured leadership curriculum, internships, and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Each year, the Institute focuses on a theme relevant to the greater Richmond community, with this year’s emphasis on Social Justice. The Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service is committed to empowering high school students to become ethical leaders who understand the impact of public service and civic responsibility. By engaging with current social issues and working alongside peers from various backgrounds, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to initiate change and make a lasting difference. The Summer Institute on Leadership and Public Service will take place on the campus of St. Christopher’s School. The institute will take place June 9-20 (no session on June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth). Each student who completes the program will receive a stipend. Students, parents, and school administrators interested in learning more about this program can visit the St. Christopher’s Site | |
YMCA Summer Camp Through Camp Tuckahoe, we offer traditional day camp programming designed to provide campers aged 5-14 with the opportunity to explore the outdoors, build lasting friendships, and develop valuable skills in a supportive and fun atmosphere. As we gear up for the upcoming season, we are currently looking to hire enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate staff members to join our camp dream team! We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to nurturing and empowering young people through the following roles:
If you are interested and fit the above qualifications and could thrive in a seasonal position with responsibilities in maintaining a high-quality, safe, and engaging program, please contact Calyn Stanley at (804)837-9359. | |
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March 17-21 (Student Activities Calendar)
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March 26
Additional information for this school year is forthcoming. Stay safe, stay healthy, and Roll Pride!