This Week At Heritage High School: Oct 25

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (05:00 PM)

This Week At Heritage High

Home Of The Generals

October 25, 2026

Calling All Generals

Welcome to This Week At Heritage High School! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

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Generals Getting It Done

Heritage With Record High Grad Rate

Heritage High School is making history for the 2nd year in a row! Our 4-year graduation rate is 97.22%!!! This is the highest graduation rate in Heritage history and the second year in a row that we have set a new record. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 for setting such a high standard for our Generals to follow!! Shout out to all the faculty and staff who work so hard to support our students towards the ultimate finish line!!! Go Generals!!!

Lady Generals Softball - Elite Once Again

ELITE 8!!!

The Lady Generals swept Cairo this past in the Sweet Sixteen to advance to Columbus once again. The Lady Generals will play this coming Wednesday in the Elite 8 for a chance to defend their state championship. This will be an opportunity to win their 4th straight state title. Go Generals!!!

Heritage High Wins Dawson Cheer Competition

XC Shines In Fast Break Challenge

What a privilege it was to host the Fast Break Athletics Challenge at home, featuring 26 teams!

The girls placed 2nd. Scoring points for the girls were Carly Christman 1st, Fernanda Cruz 12th. Elin Rios, Violet Eves, and Janey McCoy all finished in the top 30.

The boys placed 4th. Scoring points for them were Alex Quinn 3rd, Landon Talley 6th. Carter Hodge, Connor Stephenson, and Isaac Berry finished in the top 45.

The JV boys placed 3rd, led by LJ Butts, Stephen Abrams, Karsen Moran, Evan Alverson, and Aden Williams.

The following runners had Season Best times: Lovie Bowers, Lilah Davis, Annie Scoggins, Eli Harrison, Carter Hodge, Henry Nance, Easton Rochestor, Mason Settlemire, Aden Williams, and Kevin Whittemore.

Stephen Abrams, Karsen Moran, Brogan Prichett, and Connor Stephenson had all time personal bests. Go Generals!!!

HHS Musical Theater Presents Pirates Of Penzance

The Heritage High School Musical Theater performed in Pirates Of Penzance this past week in preparation for the Region One Act competition this coming week. Hats off to the cast, crew, and directors for a fantastic show. Two thumbs up all around. Go Generals!!!

Rios Wins CCPS Business Partner Scholarship

FCCLA Making Some Noise

HHS FCCLA attended the Region 1 Fall Rally at the Walker County Civic Center. They competed in the pumpkin design contest and the wreath design contest. Congratulations to our HHS FCCLA members on winning FIRST PLACE in the wreath design contest! A special shout out to Sophia Rainwater for her hard work in designing the festive, fall themed wreath! GO GENERALS!

September Athletes Of The Month

The September Athletes of the Month are:

Carly Christman

Eli Thacker

AP Exam Registration Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Rescheduled: The Butterfly Festival

CTAE Trunk Or Treat

Swim Team Sign-Ups

$2 Off Lake WinnepeSPOOKAH

An Evening With Brian Jordan

Sheriff's Office Stocking Full Of Love Program

Red Ribbon Week Is This Week

Apply To College Day

SAR Scholarship Opportunity

Get Your Senior Shirts Here

Seniors, you can order your senior shirts now. The order form link is posted throughout the hallways, in your Class of '27 Google Classroom and on StudentSquare.

The Class of '27 also has a sweatshirt available to order for any Heritage General. The sweatshirt is gray with an embroidered H on the front. Posters with info and the order form link are posted throughout the building and in each class google classroom.

Senior shirt & H Sweatshirt orders are due November 3rd. See Ms. Wells if you have any questions.

Free & Reduced Lunch Forms Available Now

HHS Parents/Guardians: Please use the following link to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Forms. The process can be done digitally and only takes a few minutes to complete. We ended the year with over $6,000 in cafeteria charges. Some of our families would have qualified and benefitted from the assistance, but they didn't fill out the form. Please take the time to fill it out even if you think you don't qualify. We want to make sure our families have all the support they need for a successful school year.

Yearbook Ads, Make Your Student Feel Special

ORDER YOUR STUDENT’S YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD TODAY

Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your graduating senior. This year, we are asking that parents use Jostens to create and purchase their senior recognition ads. This will allow you to upload photos and design the ad exactly how you want it to look.

Ads are priced by size:

Quarter-Page: $85

Half-Page: $150

Full-Page: $250

To create and purchase your ad, just go to jostensadservice.com/student and place your order by 01/01/2027.

Space is limited, so be sure to place your order today!

If you have any questions, email yearbook advisor Mr. Peace at gpeace.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

School Pictures Are Ready

Yearbooks Have Arrived!!!

The 2025-2026 yearbooks are in!

Graduated seniors can pick up their books in the front office during normal school hours.

Beginning Monday, all other students can pick their book up in Mr. Peace's room, 1218, across from the Academic Courtyard downstairs.

A small number of extras are available for purchase. They are $85, cash or check made out to "HHS Yearbook." They can be purchased in the front office or from Mr. Peace.

Contact Mr. Peace at gpeace.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us if you have any questions.

Senior Portrait Sessions Available Now

Attention Senior Parents!!! Booking is now OPEN for the Class of 2026 senior portrait sessions. Cady will return to Heritage High School on December 4th for senior sessions! Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless posts on your socials. Book now at cady.com/schedule

Want A Photo In The Yearbook???

Help the yearbook staff create the most inclusive, student-centric yearbook yet!

Introducing an all-new way to contribute photos to the yearbook: Jostens Photo Share.

See more of your student and their friends by uploading your photos to Photo Share for the yearbook staff to use in this year’s yearbook.

Get Your Pictures Of Generals In Action

HHS is partnering with Chad Trammell Photography to capture a number of our school events this year. He has posted a collections folder on his website for HHS 2026. All of the game photos and events that he attends will be posted there for parents to go and see. Parents will be able to purchase prints and digital downloads

Parents Of Seniors - You Need To Know About GA Match

GEORGIA MATCH is a simple way for seniors to find out which Georgia public colleges and technical colleges you may be eligible for admission based on your high school calculated HOPE GPA through 11th grade. Georgia Match helps you see where you could attend college in Georgia based on your current academic record. Seniors will begin receiving their Georgia Match letters in the mail in October!

Parents Of Seniors...FAFSA Is Open Now

HMS Generals Market- Coming Soon

Avoid The Hassle, Pay Fees Online

HHS Parents: We have a number of students who have outstanding fees (missing books, chargers, chromebooks, cafeteria charges, etc). These can be paid online without coming to school. Please use the following instructions to view your student's fees and pay online. Many of our parents have already taken advantage of this opportunity this year and enjoyed the convenience. https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_19189528/File/Departments/Technology/Infinite%20Campus%20Parent%20Portal/Fee%20Payment%20User%20Guide_8-30-2022.pdf

Arriving After 8:15??

Any student arriving after 8:15 am will need to enter through the front office. CCA, Work-Based Learning, and Dual Enrollment students who arrive on campus after 8:15 will need enter the building through the front office. We have posted signs at the gym entrance to let students know this as well.

Purchase Your Parking Permits ASAP...

Student drivers need to purchase a parking permit as soon as possible. Parking permits are $30 and can be purchased in the HHS Front Office. The deadline was this past Friday. We will begin issuing tickets to anyone who does not have a parking permit starting this week.

Important Info Regarding Attendance

Please remember that you have 10 days from the absence to submit notes for attendance. If you need assistance with attendance, email hhs_attendance@catoosa.k12.ga.us and one of our attendance secretaries will be glad to assist you. It is very important to submit notes on time to set your student up for success if they are working to exempt their final exams. When turning in a doctor's note, we can only excuse the specific dates listed by the medical office. If your child missed extra days that aren't covered by the doctor's note, a parent note will be needed to excuse those absences. Remember, students can accumulate 5 parent notes for each semester.

Continuing Smart Tech Habits With Your Student

A new school year is the perfect time to reset tech habits at home and support your child’s digital wellness. Get simple, everyday tips to help your child stay safe, balanced, and healthy online.

Learn more on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/en/932/catoosa-county/743/protech-basics

Raising A Reader Resources

Raising a Reader is a new animated series developed in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education that takes parents and educators on a journey through proven resources, practical strategies, and engaging examples for strengthening literacy in growing children. Emmy Award-winning host Ashlyn Süpper explores simple and effective ways to encourage reading, language development, and a lifelong love of learning. Each episode provides actionable tools and insights that help families and classrooms support confident, successful readers. Use this link to access these resources.

Catoosa Children's Fund Information

This Week's Events

Monday

Red Ribbon Week
One Act - Pirates Of Penzance - Matinee for HMS

Tuesday

Red Ribbon Week
Softball State Send-off - HHS Gym Lobby - 11:30 am
One Act - Pirates Of Penzance - Matinee for HHS - 12:45 pm

Wednesday

Red Ribbon Week
Softball State Playoffs @ Columbus - Elite 8 - TBD

Thursday

Red Ribbon Week
Grad Task Force @ RHS - 8:00 am
HHS Musical Theater One Act Competition @ Calhoun - TBD
Softball State Playoffs @ Columbus - TBD
CTAE Trunk or Treat @ HHS - 5:00 pm
Flag Football @ Gilmer vs. Gilmer & Lumpkin - 5:00 pm
Catoosa County Elementary Chorus - 7:00 pm

Friday

Softball State Playoffs @ Columbus - TBD
Red Ribbon Week
Partners Club Fall Luncheon
Friday Night Lights Football @ Southeast - 7:30 pm

Saturday

Softball State Playoffs @ Columbus - TBD
XC @ East Jackson

Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Ends

My Ride Bus App- Important Info For Bus Riders

Heritage Parents have access to our app. MyRide K-12. Please use the QR code below to sign up for our new CCPS bus app.

Traversa offers a more advanced and user-friendly platform designed to improve the safety and efficiency of our student transportation. Key benefits include:

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.
Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.
Better Communication: Timely notifications and updates through the MyRide K-12 Parent App, allowing you to track your child’s bus.

We look forward to partnering with you to make our transportation system the best it can be.

School Safety Is A Priority

Parents, please help your students understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings. Please encourage your child to say something if they see or hear something that sounds un-safe or potentially dangerous. A courageous student willing to report something suspicious can make all the difference. This is something they should practice inside and outside of school to ensure their safety.

Everyone Is Responsible For School Safety

Students who see or hear something suspicious have many options when it comes to reporting what they see. Make sure they know they can report to an administrator, a teacher, a school counselor, or an adult they trust. They can also text hello to 741-741. Leaders cannot act on information they don't have so please encourage your student report what they see and hear if it is suspicious or dangerous. We're better together!

Need Help Finding Resources...

Counselors Corner

If your student needs support, please have them connect with one of our counselors. They serve students based on the student's last name. See below to find the contact information for your child's counselor.

Counselors:

Last Name A-D: Cassey Campbell ccampbell.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name E-K: Deston Franks dfranks.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name L-R: Allison Allen allen.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Last Name S-Z: Katelyn Canida kcanida.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Kate's Club Grief Groups

Please be aware of this resource if your child is currently dealing with grief. Reach out to your child's counselor so we can support them.

Contact Heritage High School

Website: https://hhs.catoosa.k12.ga.us

Location: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA, USA

Phone: (706) 937-6464

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkKzzV3MH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Twitter: @HHSGenerals