Here are this week’s announcements:

 

View the Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule here.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ June 3 - Senior Day, Modified Bell Schedule

+ June 4 - Senior Awards Day @ 8am, Modified Bell Schedule 

+ June 5-11 - Final Exams

+ June 15 - Class of 2026 Graduation

PTSA News -  The PTSA is in need of a little more help with Senior Day! Please check our sign up genius to see if you can contribute. Our most urgent needs are more cornhole sets to borrow and more volunteers to help set up in the morning. 

 

Applications for PTSA Student Representatives remain open until the end of next week.

 

Our May newsletter is out now - please be sure to check it out!

 

Report Card Information - As a cost saving measure, we have decided not to print and mail report cards for every student this summer.  Grade information will be available in Infinite Campus.  If you would like to pick up a copy of your student’s report card June 22-26, please complete the following form HERE by June 12.  

 

Junior Specific Information - We are pleased to announce our partnership with CADY for Class of 2027 Senior Portraits. Review this information for more details and instructions on how to book your appointment. Session prep information for students can be found here. Reserve your photo session today —time slots are filling up fast!  CADY Raleigh Studio - (919) 702-7031.

 

ACT News - Scores from the Spring 2026 school-day ACT online test are once again available in MyACT.  ACT had put scores from online testing this spring on hold in MyACT. After a rescoring process to ensure all scores are fair and valid, your Composite score and section scores have either stayed the same or are slightly higher based on your individual performance. Your scores are not lower than what was previously released.  Score reports will be provided to students during homeroom on Monday.

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.  Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.

Senior Day - Wednesday, June 3rd, beginning at 7:25am in the Main Gym.  Senior Day includes mandatory graduation rehearsal, planned Senior-Only activities, yearbook distribution, lunch, games, honor graduate stoles/cords distribution, and more!  Seniors should report to the main gym and find their homeroom teacher at 7:25am.  More information, links to sign up for different activities, the early release permission slip, and volunteer opportunities for families can be found here.

Senior Awards Day - Thursday, June 4th at 8am in the Main Gym.  All senior families are invited and encouraged to attend this special event to celebrate the Class of 2026.  We anticipate the event to last approximately 80 minutes.

 

Seniors with any scholarship offers are asked to report them, whether they accept them or not, so that we may have accurate accounting for the Class of 2026.  We know the Class of 2026 has earned much more than what’s been reported thus far.  Report scholarship earnings here.

Sending FINAL Transcripts to colleges/universities - Seniors are responsible for requesting their transcripts to be sent to colleges/universities.  If the college/university is located in North Carolina, students use CFNC.org to request.  CFNC will not send final transcripts to colleges/universities before June 18th.  If the college/university is located outside of North Carolina, students use https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. More information about requesting transcripts online can be found here.  Note: School counselors do not send final transcripts to colleges/universities.

Sincerely,

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

Thank you to all the parents, business alliance members, and students who attended our HHS Spring Intern Gallery last night. We appreciate your support.

 

AP Exam Update - AP Precalculus is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th.  

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

+ June 3 - Senior Day

+ June 4 - Senior Awards Day @ 8am 

+ June 5-11 - Final Exams

+ June 15 - Class of 2026 Graduation

PTSA News -  Thanks to our Husky community for the great response for Senior Day! We still need a few items and volunteers to make it a special day for the Class of 2026. Please check our Sign Up Genius to see if you can help.

 

We are planning to celebrate all Heritage students by offering candy as they exit the school on June 4. Please check our wishlist to donate.

 

Be sure to see our most recent newsletter for information, helpful links, and updates about everything going on at HHS!

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.  Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.

Senior Day - Wednesday, June 3rd, beginning at 7:25am in the Main Gym.  Senior Day includes mandatory graduation rehearsal, planned Senior-Only activities, yearbook distribution, lunch, games, honor graduate stoles/cords distribution, and more!  Seniors should report to the main gym and find their homeroom teacher at 7:25am.

Senior Awards Day - Thursday, June 4th at 8am in the Main Gym.  All senior families are invited and encouraged to attend this special event to celebrate the Class of 2026.  We anticipate the event to last approximately 80 minutes.

 

Seniors, if you ordered a PTSA yard sign but have not picked it up, please see Ms. Savage in Student Services. Reminder: yard signs are not allowed on buses.

Sending FINAL Transcripts to colleges/universities - Seniors are responsible for requesting their transcripts to be sent to colleges/universities.  If the college/university is located in North Carolina, students use CFNC.org to request.  CFNC will not send final transcripts to colleges/universities before June 18th.  If the college/university is located outside of North Carolina, students use https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. More information about requesting transcripts online can be found here.  Note: School counselors do not send final transcripts to colleges/universities.

 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

AP Exam Reminders - Students must bring their WCPSS device to campus before their test day to ensure all programs are updated and installed correctly.  On their test day, they must bring their WCPSS device and charger.  We do not have a large supply of extra devices to loan. Students must have access to their Collegeboard account to log into the testing program.  Take action now to ensure students can log in to their account. HHS staff do not have access to reset usernames and/or passwords.

 

EOC Re-testing Information - Students in EOC classes (Math I, Math III, Biology, and English II) received information this week about the retesting program:  EOC Retesting Parent Letter (in English and Spanish).  This is an opportunity for students to re-test if they do not meet the proficiency requirement.  Depending on their course average, they may still be able to pass the course even if they do not score “proficient” on the EOC.  Parents/guardians may complete this GOOGLE FORM or return the paper copy provided to students by June 1 if they want their students to have a retest opportunity.  We will only communicate with families who complete the form regarding retest opportunities after exams.   

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ May 18 - Late Work Deadline - date was moved due to Canvas being down last week

+ May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

+ June 3 - Senior Day

+ June 4 - Senior Awards Day @ 8am 

+ June 5-11 - Final Exams

+ June 15 - Class of 2026 Graduation

Parking Reminder - Please remind students that they should only be parking in their assigned space with their parking tag fully viewable from the rearview mirror.  Students are not allowed to park in the bus lot, front staff lot, or greenway parking area. 

PTSA News -  At the final general meeting of the year, the PTSA elected officers for the coming school year. The PTSA officers for 2026-27 are:

President - Allie Townsend Treasurer - Serena Weisner Secretary - Hannah Music

VP of Communications - Meredith Dockery VP of Hospitality - Kendra Monden

 

Senior Day is coming up in just a few weeks! We are asking our Husky community to help us cover all the bases by allowing us to borrow items you might have at home as well as send items from our wishlist. We also need volunteers! Please check the Sign Up Genius to help us make this an unforgettable day for the Class of 2026.

 

Please make sure to check out our April newsletter to see what we have been doing and find important information.

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.  Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.

Senior Awards Day - Thursday, June 4th at 8am in the Main Gym.  All senior families are invited and encouraged to attend this special event to celebrate the Class of 2026.  We anticipate the event to last approximately 80 minutes.

 

PTSA Yard Signs are IN! We are planning some distribution days next week. Please watch our Instagram and Facebook pages for final confirmation of those dates and times. (If you aren't following us already, now is a good time to start!) Email president.heritagehighptsa@gmail.com with questions.

View WCPSS Elementary School Senior Walk Invitations for the Class of 2026 here.

 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

THANK YOU all so much for your kindness during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Our staff really enjoyed the events planned by PTSA and the kind notes that they received. 

Here are this week’s announcements:

AP Exam Reminders: Students must bring their WCPSS device to campus before their test day to ensure all programs are updated and installed correctly.  On their test day, they must bring their WCPSS device and charger.  We do not have a large supply of extra devices to loan. Students must have access to their Collegeboard account to log into the testing program.  Take action now to ensure students can log in to their account. HHS staff do not have access to reset usernames and/or passwords.

 

Dance Concert - Heritage Dance presents their Spring Show, Keep Calm and Dance On, 

May 14^th and 15^th at 7pm. 

Tickets are available now on GoFan.  https://gofan.co/app/school/NC25560_3

 

EOC Help - Please help monitor EOC tests at the end of the year if you are able.  Sign up here: EOC Parent Volunteer  We have only had three volunteers and need many more.  

 

EOC Re-testing Information - Students in EOC classes (Math I, Math III, Biology, and English II) received information this week about the retesting program:  EOC Retesting Parent Letter (in English and Spanish).  This is an opportunity for students to re-test if they do not meet the proficiency requirement.  Depending on their course average, they may still be able to pass the course even if they do not score “proficient” on the EOC.  Parents/guardians may complete this GOOGLE FORM or return the paper copy provided to students if they want their students to have a retest opportunity.  We will only communicate with families who complete the form regarding retest opportunities after exams.   

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students.  

• HHS Intern Gallery Night May 21, 6-7pm in the media center – volunteers needed to visit interns and ask questions about what they learned while employed. Donations for dessert/drink items are also accepted. See this LINK to donate or attend.

Panorama Survey: WCPSS Family Survey - WCPSS has launched a districtwide survey to learn more about you and your child’s experiences in our schools, more specifically here at Heritage High School. Your responses to this survey will be confidential. No one will be able to see individual responses from any parent or guardian. Your honest feedback is essential as we work to create the district, school, and classroom environments that are most supportive for our students. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes.  If you have any questions, please contact our school-based survey coordinator, Zach Richards at zrichards2@wcpss.net. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 15th.     Panorama Survey Link Here

 

PTSA News - The final PTSA General Membership meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. We need at least 20 PTSA members in attendance in order to vote on the slate of officers for next year. We would love to see you there!

 

We are grateful for all the volunteers and donations that have helped make this year's Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success. We have loved treating the wonderful teachers at HHS to a week of Teacher Things! We love our HHS teachers and value the important work they do. 

 

We are currently accepting applications for Student Representatives for 2026-27. Student Reps serve on the Executive Board and act as a voice for all HHS students. Beginning next year, the reps will earn service hours. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, you can apply here!

 

Check our Linktree to read our April newsletter.

 

Sophomore Specific Information - Reminder that all sophomores must complete a career development plan to be promoted to eleventh grade. Our Career Development Coordinator & Counselors are working to assist students with this task. There will be a help session on the May 13th PACK Day. If your child has not finished their plan by then, they will be pulled from class or an activity to complete this task.  Instructions can be found here and on the 10th Grade website. 

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ May 4 - May 26 - AP Exams 

+ May 13 - PACK Day

+ May 15 - Late Work Deadline

+ May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

+ June 3 - Senior Day

+ June 4 - Senior Awards Day @ 8am

+ June 5-11 - Final Exams

+ June 15 - Class of 2026 Graduation

Junior Specific Information - NC law requires all rising 12th graders to receive a meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immunization record showing proof that the meningococcal vaccine has been completed prior to the first day of school.  This is a 2-dose immunization; the 1st dose was required in the 7th grade in Wake County schools.  Please send your immunization updates to Ms. O’Hara at kohara@wcpss.net or via fax at 919-670-4212  Attn: Ms. O’Hara.  More information can be found on the Wake Gov website here, then click “Adolescent Immunizations.”

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.

 

If you anticipate the need for wheelchair/walker seating for a guest or a sign language interpreter for the June 15th graduation ceremony, email your senior’s counselor with details of the need as soon as possible, no later than Friday, May 15th, to ensure accommodations can be made.  Access counselor contact information here.

Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.

View WCPSS Elementary School Senior Walk Invitations for the Class of 2026 here.

 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

AP Exam Reminders: Students must bring their WCPSS device to campus before their test day to ensure all programs are updated and installed correctly.  On their test day, they must bring their WCPSS device and charger.  We do not have a large supply of extra devices to loan. Students must have access to their Collegeboard account to log into the testing program.  Take action now to ensure students can log in to their account. HHS staff do not have access to reset usernames and/or passwords.

 

Candy and Kudos - Do you have a staff member you’d like to send a note of praise during Teacher Appreciation Week?  Fill out the following form by Wednesday for your message to be delivered with candy - https://forms.gle/141iHmJxuG3Pp2N37 

 

Dance Concert - Heritage Dance presents their Spring Show, Keep Calm and Dance On, 

May 14^th and 15^th at 7pm. 

Tickets are available now on GoFan.  https://gofan.co/app/school/NC25560_3

 

EOC Help - If you can help monitor EOC tests at the end of the year, please sign up here: EOC Parent Volunteer  We greatly appreciate your help!

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students. 

• Agribusiness Leaders Academy Panel Interviews May 4-5- we will need 3 community members to interview our academy students at various times. Sign up using this LINK.  

• HHS Intern Gallery Night May 21, 6-7pm in the media center – volunteers needed to visit interns and ask questions about what they learned while employed. Donations for dessert/drink items are also accepted. See this LINK to donate or attend.

Panorama Survey: WCPSS Family Survey

WCPSS has launched a districtwide family survey to learn more about you and your child’s experiences in our schools, more specifically here at Heritage High School. Your responses to this survey will be confidential and only reported in combination with other responses. No one will be able to see individual responses from any parent or guardian. Your honest feedback is essential as we work to create the district, school, and classroom environments that are most supportive for our students. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes.  If you have any questions, please contact our school-based survey coordinator, Zach Richards at zrichards2@wcpss.net. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 15th. 

 

Panorama Survey Link Here

 

PTSA News - PTSA will be holding a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm in the Media Center. We invite all members as well as anyone interested in becoming more involved to join us. We will be electing the slate of officers for the 2026-2028 term, so we need to have enough members to vote. Hope to see you there!

 

Teacher Appreciation Week is here! Starting Monday, we will be treating staff to a week of Teacher Things with food, fun, and even flowers! Thanks to all who have helped in any way - your donations and time are greatly appreciated.

 

The PTSA April newsletter will be out on Monday. Look out for the link on our social media accounts, and make sure to follow us if you aren't already!

 

Summer Driver's Education class registration is now open on the Jordan Driving website.  At this time only the June classes are full. There are open spots for students to sign up with dates ranging from July-August.  Be sure to sign up now before seats fill! 

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

+ May 4 - May 26 - AP Exams 

+ May 13 - PACK Day

+ May 15 - Late Work Deadline

+ May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

+ June 3 - Senior Day

+ June 4 - Senior Awards Day @ 8am

+ June 5-11 - Final Exams

+ June 15 - Class of 2026 Graduation

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.

 

If you anticipate the need for wheelchair/walker seating for a guest or a sign language interpreter for the June 15th graduation ceremony, email your senior’s counselor with details of the need as soon as possible, no later than Friday, May 15th, to ensure accommodations can be made.  Access counselor contact information here.

Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.

View WCPSS Elementary School Senior Walk Invitations for the Class of 2026 here.

Sincerely,

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

Candy and Kudos - Do you have a staff member you’d like to send a note of praise during Teacher Appreciation Week?  Fill out the following form for your message to be delivered with candy - https://forms.gle/141iHmJxuG3Pp2N37 

 

EOC Help - If you can help monitor EOC tests at the end of the year, please sign up here: EOC Parent Volunteer

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students. 

• Mock interviews April 29 for Health Science II students. We need one more interviewer from 7:45-8:45am and 9:00-10:00am. Sign up using this LINK.

• Agribusiness Leaders Academy Panel Interviews May 4-5- we will need 3 community members to interview our academy students at various times. Sign up using this LINK.  

• HHS Intern Gallery Night May 21, 6-7pm in the media center – volunteers needed to visit interns and ask questions about what they learned while employed. Donations for dessert/drink items are also accepted. See this LINK to donate or attend.

Summer Driver's Education class registration is now open on the Jordan Driving website.  At this time, only the first June class is full. There are 5 classes with open spots for students to sign up with dates ranging from June-August.  Be sure to sign up now before seats fill! 

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ May 1 - No School, Teacher Work Day

+ May 4 - May 26 - AP Exams 

+ May 13 - PACK Day

+ May 15 - Late Work Deadline

+ May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

 

PTSA News - Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! We need just a bit more help to pull it all off! We invite you to help us complete our Amazon Wish List and/or come volunteer to join the fun daily events we have planned.

 

Did you miss the deadline to order a Yard Sign for your 2026 graduate? We have opened a new window for a second batch, so it isn't too late! Order by the May 1 deadline!

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.

Access critical end-of-year and graduation details here.  A video of the presentation will be posted to the Graduation website and the Senior website on Monday, April 27th.  Any questions? Email your student’s counselor.

View WCPSS Elementary School Senior Walk Invitations for the Class of 2026 here.

 

The PTSA Scholarship application is available through May 1. See here for guidelines.

 

Seniors, join us at Jeremiah's on Monday, 4/27 from 5-6 for the Senior Ice Cream Social! SGA has created this new event for the senior class and asked Jeremiah's to donate a percentage of profits to PTSA. We can't wait to see you there!

Sincerely,

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

EOC Help - If you can help monitor EOC tests at the end of the year, please sign up here: EOC Parent Volunteer

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students. Sign up details.

+Wednesday, April 29th starting at 7:45am.  Need 5 volunteers to conduct mock interviews with Health Science students. There are multiple time slots to choose from.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ Monday, April 20 - 9th-11th Grade Course Request Verification Forms will be distributed in homeroom; signed forms are due April 30th to Student Services even if no changes are needed

+ Thursday, April 23 - Virtual Conference Night, 5-7:30pm, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 to schedule an appointment with your student’s teacher(s)

+ Thursday, April 23 - Class of 2026 Virtual Senior Send-Off Night, 6:30-7:15pm

+ Friday, April 24 - Late work deadline

 

Multilingual Family Advisory Committee for WCPSS - ALL LANGUAGES MPAC Flyers.pdf

 

PTSA News - Want to help with Teacher Appreciation Week? We need volunteers and donations from our Amazon Wish List.  

 

See our latest PTSA newsletter for links, information, advocacy opportunities, and a look at lots of activities that have been happening at HHS!

 

Yearbook News - Place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!

 

Sophomore Specific Information - Class of 2028 - view important updates and announcements here. 

Senior Specific Information - Class of 2026 - view important dates of upcoming important end of the year events here.

HHS Student Services will offer the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program to all 12th-grade students enrolled in English 4 or AP English Literature beginning this coming week.  If you do not want your child to participate, notify their English teacher today.  If we do not receive communication from you by today, we will assume your child has permission to participate.  If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

Elementary Senior Walk invitations for Jones Dairy and Sanford Creek - 

 

The HHS PTSA Scholarship application window is open through May 1. 

Class of 2026 -  Please report all scholarship offers here, even if you aren’t accepting the offer(s). 

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

College and Career Planning Night - Join us this Thursday, April 16th to explore a wide range of opportunities at our College & Career Fair featuring representatives from colleges, trade schools, the military, and local career organizations.  In addition to the fair, breakout sessions include college admissions planning, dual enrollment opportunities, NCAA eligibility, and programs at Wake Tech.  Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts, ask questions, better understand post-secondary pathways and start planning for life after high school!

 

EOC Help - We need volunteers who can assist us in monitoring EOC tests at the end of the year.  If you can help, please sign up here: EOC Parent Volunteer

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students. Sign up details.

+Thursday, April 16th from 5:15-6:15pm. Need 2 volunteers to check in career fair guests for Post High School Planning . 

+Wednesday, April 29th starting at 7:45am.  Need 5 volunteers to conduct mock interviews with Health Science students. There are multiple time slots to choose from.

+Thursday, April 9th at NCSU McKimmon Center.  WCPSS is hosting a networking session. Multiple volunteers are needed to lead small students' groups in speed networking. Sign up details. Register and share with others.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ Monday, April 13 - Report Cards distributed in homeroom

+ Thursday, April 16 - College & Career Planning Night, 6-8pm

+ Monday, April 20 - 9th-11th Grade Course Request Verification Forms distributed in homeroom, due April 30th

+ Thursday, April 23 - Virtual Conference Night, 5-7:30pm, call 919-570-5600 ext. 20712 to schedule an appointment with your student’s teacher(s)

+ Thursday, April 23 - Class of 2026 Virtual Senior Send-Off Night, 6:30-7:15pm

 

Multilingual Family Advisory Committee for WCPSS - ALL LANGUAGES MPAC Flyers.pdf - Google Drive

 

Prom Information for Juniors and Seniors - Join us on Saturday, April 18th, at the Marriott Crabtree from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available now through April 15th. All tickets—including those for HHS students, underclassmen guests, and non-HHS guests—must be purchased through SchoolCash Online. All guest forms were due by Friday, April 10th, at 2:30 PM. No late forms will be accepted! There will be a clear bag policy in effect, no entry after 9:30 pm, and no re-entry once you leave. Direct questions to Ms. Fullbright.

 

PTSA News - Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we have an amazing week of treats and fun planned to celebrate! Want to help? We need volunteers and donations from our Amazon Wish List. 

 

See our latest PTSA newsletter for links, information, advocacy opportunities, and a look at lots of activities that have been happening at HHS!

 

Yearbook News - Now is the time to order your 2026 yearbook! Our students and staff are working hard to capture the events, activities, and memories of this school year. Place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!

 

Sophomore Specific Information - Class of 2028 - view important updates and announcements here. 

Senior Specific Information - HHS Baccalaureate Service June 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - Please join us as we celebrate the Heritage High School CLASS OF 2026!  The community will honor all seniors in a baccalaureate service.  All seniors, families and friends are welcome to attend!  There will be a photo opportunity and light refreshments available after the service.  Location: Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest NC 27587. *Seniors please arrive dressed in cap and gown by 1:45 pm*

Seniors enrolled in English 4 or AP English Literature - HHS Student Services will offer the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program to all 12th-grade students enrolled in English beginning the week of April 20.  If you do not want your child to participate, please notify their English teacher by Friday, April 17.  If we do not receive communication from you by this date, we will assume your child has permission to participate.  If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

Elementary Senior Walk invitations for Jones Dairy and Sanford Creek - 

 

Seniors! TODAY - Friday, April 10, is the last day to order Yard Signs and Legacy Bricks! Visit the PTSA Store to order before it's too late!

 

The HHS PTSA Scholarship application window is open through May 1. 

Class of 2026 - We want to know what scholarship offers you have earned.  Please report all scholarship offers, even if you aren’t accepting the offer(s).  Report here.

Jostens Cap & Gown pickup will be at the Counselors' Corner on Thursday, April 16th, during lunch for those who missed previous pickup days.

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Have a wonderful Spring Break!  Here are this week’s announcements:

 

AP Exam Schedule - AP Exams 2026

 

Chromebooks on Loan and Chargers on Loan - Spring cleaning over spring break?  If you come across a Chromebook with a bright yellow sticker that says, "School Device," it needs to be returned to the school.  These devices are loaned to students who have Chromebooks that need to be repaired.  We are also looking for power cords that have been loaned to students and have not been returned.  If you have more than one at home, please return the extra charger to the media center when you return after break.  Thanks for your help!

 

College and Career Planning Night - Thursday, April 16th - Explore a wide range of opportunities at our College & Career Fair featuring representatives from colleges, trade schools, the military, and local career organizations.  In addition to the fair, breakout sessions include college admissions planning, dual enrollment opportunities, NCAA eligibility, and programs at Wake Tech.  Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts, ask questions, better understand post-secondary pathways and start planning for life after high school!

 

Healthful Living and Healthful Living Honors students will participate in a Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention lesson beginning the week of April 7th. This lesson is designed to help students identify and support peers who may be at risk.  If you do not want your child to participate, please contact their Health & PE teacher by Monday, April 6th.  Parent letters will be distributed and sent home with students.  If we do not hear from you, we will assume permission is granted.  For questions or additional information, please contact your child’s counselor.

 

The HHS Business Alliance is seeking parent and community volunteers for these upcoming events. Consider giving your time to make a positive impact on our students. Sign up details.

+Thursday, April 16th from 5:15-6:15pm. Need 2 volunteers to check in career fair guests for Post High School Planning . 

+Wednesday, April 29th starting at 7:45am.  Need 5 volunteers to conduct mock interviews with Health Science students. There are multiple time slots to choose from.

+Thursday, April 9th at NCSU McKimmon Center.  WCPSS is hosting a networking session. Multiple volunteers are needed to lead small students' groups in speed networking. Sign up details. Register and share with others.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ Monday, March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break

+ Monday, April 6 - Workday - no school for students

+ Monday, April 13 - Report Cards distributed in homeroom

+ Thursday, April 16 - College & Career Planning Night, 6-8pm

+ Monday, April 20 - 9th-11th Grade Course Request Verification Forms distributed in homeroom, due April 30th

 

Prom Information for Juniors and Seniors - Join us on Saturday, April 18th, at the Marriott Crabtree from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available now through April 15th. All tickets—including those for HHS students, underclassmen guests, and non-HHS guests—must be purchased through SchoolCash Online. If you are bringing a guest who does not attend Heritage or is a 9th or 10th grader, you must submit a Guest Form which can be found on the school website, in Student Services, or in Mrs. Fullbright’s room 1526. Completed forms can be turned in to the Main Office or directly to Mrs. Fullbright in Room 1526. All guest forms are due by Friday, April 10th, at 2:30 PM. No late forms will be accepted! Remember there will be a clear bag policy in effect, there will be no entry after 9:30 pm, and there is no re-entry once you leave. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Fullbright. 

Junior Specific Information - NC law requires all rising 12th graders to receive a meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immunization record showing proof that the meningococcal vaccine has been completed prior to the first day of school.  This is a 2-dose immunization; the 1st dose was required in the 7th grade in Wake County schools.  Please send your immunization updates to Ms. O’Hara at kohara@wcpss.net or via fax at 919-670-4212 Attn: Ms. O’Hara.  More information can be found on the Wake Gov website here, then click “Adolescent Immunizations.”

Senior Specific Information - HHS Baccalaureate Service June 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - Please join us as we celebrate the Heritage High School CLASS OF 2026!  The community will honor all seniors in a baccalaureate service.  All seniors, families and friends are welcome to attend!  There will be a photo opportunity and light refreshments available after the service.  Location: Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest NC 27587. *Seniors please arrive dressed in cap and gown by 1:45 pm*  

Class of 2026 - We want to know what scholarship offers you have earned.  Please report all scholarship offers, even if you aren’t accepting the offer(s).  Report here.

Jostens Cap & Gown pickup will be at the Counselors' Corner on Thursday, April 16th, during lunch for those who missed previous pickup days.

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal

Here are this week’s announcements:

 

AP Exam Schedule has been updated - AP Exams 2026

 

College and Career Planning Night - Thursday, April 16th - Explore a wide range of opportunities at our College & Career Fair featuring representatives from colleges, trade schools, the military, and local career organizations.  In addition to the fair, breakout sessions include college admissions planning, dual enrollment opportunities, NCAA eligibility, and programs at Wake Tech.  Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts, ask questions, better understand post-secondary pathways and start planning for life after high school!

 

Footloose! - The spring musical runs through March 22.  Ticket information can be found here: https://heritagehighschooltheatre.weebly.com/index.html 

 

The HHS Business Alliance needs parent and community volunteers for upcoming spring events.  There are also 3 one-hour guest speaker opportunities on March 24 and April 23 to talk with students about professionalism in the workplace. Consider giving your time and sharing real-world experience to make a positive impact on our students. Click here for details.

 

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:

+ Monday, February 23-April 8th - Course Registration for the 26-27 school year

+ Tuesday, March 24 - PACK Day

+ Wednesday, March 25 - ACT (Juniors) and Sophomore Round Up

+ Friday, March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter

+ Monday, March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break

+ Monday, April 6 - Workday - no school for students

+ Thursday, April 16 - College & Career Planning Night, 6-8pm

 

Prom Information for Juniors and Seniors - Join us on Saturday, April 18th, at the Marriott Crabtree from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available now through April 15th. All tickets—including those for HHS students, underclassmen guests, and non-HHS guests—must be purchased through SchoolCash Online. If you are bringing a guest who does not attend Heritage or is a 9th or 10th grader, you must submit a Guest Form which can be found on the school website, in Student Services, or in Mrs. Fullbright’s room 1526. Completed forms can be turned in to the Main Office or directly to Mrs. Fullbright in Room 1526. All guest forms are due by Friday, April 10th, at 2:30 PM. No late forms will be accepted! Remember there will be a clear bag policy in effect, there will be no entry after 9:30 pm, and there is no re-entry once you leave. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Fullbright. 

 

PTSA Information - The PTSA Nominating Committee is searching for volunteers to fill our remaining open board positions for next year. Available positions include: Treasurer, VP of Ways & Means, Scholarships, and more. Click here to read job descriptions. Please email president.heritagehighptsa@gmail.com if you are interested.

 

We are looking for more volunteers to help organize the Heritage Harvest Market in the fall! Read the committee descriptions, then click here to fill out our volunteer form. Thank you to those who have already volunteered - we will be in touch with everyone to get started soon!

 

Second Semester Exam Schedule - Spring 2026 Exams 

 

Sophomore Specific Information - Class of 2028!  Access video here to learn more and be prepared for the Sophomore Round Up on March 25th.

Junior Specific Information - NC law requires all rising 12th graders to receive a meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immunization record showing proof that the meningococcal vaccine has been completed prior to the first day of school.  This is a 2-dose immunization; the 1st dose was required in the 7th grade in Wake County schools.  Please send your immunization updates to Ms. O’Hara at kohara@wcpss.net or via fax at 919-670-4212 Attn: Ms. O’Hara.  More information can be found on the Wake Gov website here, then click “Adolescent Immunizations.”

ACT Information for March 25 test - 2026 ACT Parent Letter

Class of 2027 families, it’s time to start planning for senior portraits! Please use the link below to sign up to receive important information regarding senior portraits from the school photographer, CADY - cady.com/SeniorRegistration  Booking opens May 1st.  CADY will send scheduling details, yearbook deadlines, outfit tips, and other important information directly to you. 

Senior Specific Information - The March 2026 Scholarship bulletin is live!  Access here.

Class of 2026 - We want to know what scholarship offers you have earned.  Please report all scholarship offers, even if you aren’t accepting the offer(s).  Report here.

For seniors who missed the Jostens Cap & Gown pick up day on Thursday - they can pick up at the Counselors' Corner on Thursday, April 16th, during lunch.

Want to speak at Awards Day or Graduation?  Applications are available on the Senior Homepage.  Copies are available in Student Services.  The deadline to apply is Fri., April 10th.

 

The PTSA Scholarship application window is open until May 1. The deadline for ordering Yard Signs and Legacy Bricks is April 10. 

2026 Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are available to view and purchase through CADY! New offerings include tassel frames, plaques, and more. The deadline to order for delivery by graduation is Thursday, April 9. cady.com/26capgown.

Sincerely, 

Jo Ellen Newhouse, Principal