This Week At Heritage High
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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. |
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!!! |
Each year, for homecoming, Heritage High School elects a group of boys to compete for the title of Emperor Of The Taj. Instead of a traditional election for homecoming king, our Emperor candidates, along with help from their faculty sponsors and family, compete by raising money for the Catoosa Children's Fund and the candidate who raises the most amount of money earns the title of Emperor Of The Taj. What was started years ago in the hopes of raising a few hundred dollars for charity has grown into a yearly contest that raises thousands of dollars for children and their families in Catoosa County.
This year, our Emperor candidates, set a new record of $45,000 eclipsing last year's record of $43,000 and bringing our two year total to $88,000 raised for charity. These young men, their families, and their sponsors represent Heritage High School and Catoosa County with excellence through their service to the less fortunate. Pictured above: our Emperor Of The Taj candidates, Nicolas Anchondo, Cohen Fletcher, Isaac Berry, Landon Summers, Eli Thacker, Everett Healey and our 2026 Emperor Of The Taj, Nery Taboada. Their faculty sponsors were Lindsay Wells, Madi Hobbs, Hunter Johnston, Beth Chappelear, Dana Wilson, Dillon Crowder, and Reagan Armour. Our SGA Sponsor, Dr. Hillary Wilson coordinates all of the chaos. For these boys, their sponsors, and their families, this is often a "sun-up to sun-down" effort to benefit those in need. All of them represent the very best of Heritage High School.
Go Generals!!!
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Congratulations to Hannah Johnston for being the first Heritage High School student ever selected for the GMEA All-State Reading Chorus! The goal of the All-State Reading Chorus is to elevate vocal sight-reading among Georgia high school students and to explore numerous compositions from a variety of styles and backgrounds. Hannah auditioned at Rome High School, successfully reading five very challenging eight measure music examples. Only the top twenty-five students in each voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) are selected for this honor, which is just one hundred students statewide!
Hannah scored 74 out of 80 possible points. Hannah will be attending the GMEA state conference in January. Students in this chorus will spend the weekend sight-reading from a packet of about fifty pieces of music. Her conductor will select a concert program from this literature and they will perform at the conclusion of the weekend. We are incredibly proud of Hannah for this outstanding accomplishment! What a wonderful representation of Heritage High School! Go Generals!!!
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Congratulations to our boys who placed 5th in State! This is the third consecutive top 5 finish. Our top 5 finished in the top 75. Alex Quinn medaled 8th and is the 2nd boy in Heritage history to earn a State medal. Landon Talley finished 17th, among the highest Heritage finishes in school history. Carter Hodge finished in the top 50 and was the 7th freshman boy in the race. Connor and LJ rounded out the scoring. Justin finished top 100 and Isaac rounded out the top 7.
Congratulations to our girls who placed 9th in State! 7th-13th place were separated by 28 points. They came out in the faster portion of the pack. All 7 of our girls finished top 100 in state. Carly Christman medaled 4th in state. Fernanda finished 33rd. Elin Rios, Violet Eves, and Emily Ray rounded out the scoring. Janey and Penny rounded out the top 7 in the top 100.
It was another fantastic season for our both teams and we are incredibly proud of their performance. Go Generals!!!
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The Generals are Region Champs!!! This past Friday, the HHS Competition Cheer team competed in the Region Championship and took home the trophy. They will seek to defend their GHSA State Championship this Friday at the state championships. They enter the competition ranked #2 in the state. We're proud of this team and all their hard work. Let's finish the job ladies! Go Generals!!! |
Congratulations to Addyson Morrison for playing in the GVCA Senior all star game this past weekend. She was one of 60 players selected from all classifications across the state. This was an appropriate cap to a fantastic 4 year career at HHS. Atta girl Addyson!!! |
Congratulations to Brylee Pritchett on being selected to play in the Georgia Dugout Club All-State Games this Saturday at Truist Park!
Brylee was one of just 80 seniors selected from over 150 nominations across the state of Georgia. She had the opportunity to represent Heritage High School and Lady Generals Softball, and she represented herself and our program so well!
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Please join us in congratulating our October Teacher and Support Staff of the Month!
Teacher of the Month: Hillary Wilson
Support Staff of the Month: Michelle Daugherty
These two outstanding members of our Heritage family go above and beyond to make a difference in our school each day. Their hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed!
Thank you both for everything you do to make Heritage High School such a special place!
Congratulations, Hillary and Michelle!
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We are once again collecting monetary donations for Wounded Warrior Project as part of our upcoming Veterans Day Performance. If you would like to donate to this incredible cause, you can donate online (link below) OR in person at our Concert next Tuesday evening. Thank you for helping the Heritage Music Department make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country!
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The annual HHS FBLA Thanksgiving Food drive begins this week and we would love to make this our best year ever as many local families are struggling and the need is great. We hope that all clubs, organizations, teams, and classes participate to help meet the community's needs as we begin the holiday season.
The food drive will begin on November 4th and run until November 18th with daily pickups by FBLA members. (email to notify Ms. Sawyer)
As always, the class with the greatest participation will receive a pizza party on November 20th!
Things to remember:
We are collecting non-perishable goods. Our highest-priority items this year include:
Canned vegetables, fruits, soups, and meats (tuna, chicken)
Boxed meals (macaroni and cheese, hamburger helpers)
Pasta, rice, and cereal
Peanut butter and jelly
Granola bars and kid-friendly snacks
Consumables (paper plates, paper towels, etc.)
Additionally, we do accept monetary donations with each $1 counting as one item towards each class's total donations.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
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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. |
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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
Space is limited, so be sure to place your order today!
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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.
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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
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Help the yearbook staff create the most inclusive, student-centric yearbook yet!
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.
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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 |
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! |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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
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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. |
Monday
- Freshmen Basketball @ Home vs. Gordon Lee - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
- Apply To College Day
- HHS & HMS Veterans Day Concert @ HHS Theater - 6:30 pm
Wednesday
- Veterans Day
- FFA Meeting During Lunch
Thursday
- Basketball Scrimmage @ Silverdale (Varsity Girls - 6:00 pm, Varsity Boys - 7:30 pm)
Friday
- Competition Cheer - GHSA State Championships @ Macon Centrepex - starting @ 10:00 am
- State Playoffs -Friday Night Lights Football @ Sandy Creek - 7:30 pm
Saturday
- All State Honor Jazz Auditions @ HHS - 9:00 am
Sunday
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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:
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Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.
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Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.
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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.
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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. |
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! |
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:
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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. |
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