HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: 518.828.4132
Important Information Regarding
the Hudson HS Graduation 2011
THIS IS A VERY BIG DEAL!!
We are taking an informal poll regarding the possibility of changing the date and time of graduation beginning June 2011. We are suggesting graduation be held on Friday evening, June, 24, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m. instead of the usual Sunday afternoon.
Please email your comments and or ideas to bluehawks2011@yahoo.com as soon as possible or call Hudson High School at 828-4132 ext 3100. This is a very important issue for our graduation and all future graduations. Please take a moment to tell us how you feel about this possible change. Your input is of the utmost importance.
Bluehawk Blast 5K Run/Walk
The 2nd Annual Bluehawk Blast 5K Run/Walk, Sponsored by the Hudson High School
Class of 2011, will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. and registration is only $15 for adults, $5 for kids. First 100 entrants receive a “Bluehawk Blast” t-shirt. To register, send form and fee to: Class of 2011 Bluehawk Blast 5K, c/o Hudson High School, Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534. Flyer & Registration
Hudson High School In The African Cultural Festival Parade
Special Events at Graduation
During their Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2010 graduates honored the memory of their departed classmate Nazaira Stewart by presenting her parents with a photo and framed diploma. Seen here are Mr. & Mrs. Blanks with Assemblymen Marcus Molinaro.
During Hudson High School’s Graduation Ceremony Principal Spicer awarded a High School Diploma to Abraham Dennis who served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Dennis applied for the diploma through the NYS Commission of Education’s Operation Recognition Program. Mr. Dennis plans to use his High School Diploma to find a job helping students of all ages while they are in school. Seen here are Sergeant Smythe and Mr. Dennis.
Students Receive Rotary Club's High Five Award for Academic Improvement
Students Amar Branton and Samantha Young were honored by the Hudson Rotary Club at the June 28 Board of Education meeting. Rotary members Bob Weinman and Charles Hudson presented each student with the Rotary Club’s High Five Award for Academic Improvement. Read more.
Senior Awards
Senior Awards Night was June 3, view a list of award recipients here.
Letter from Principal Spicer
In accordance with the NYS Board of Regents Exam Policy, no student is allowed to use any communications device while taking a State examination. Read the full letter from Mr. Spicer here.
Scholar Athletes Honored
Congratulations to seniors Amy Bonville and Bryce Courbois for being named Scholar Athletes by the Sports Foundation of the Greater Capital Region. Amy and Bryce were selected based on their academic and athletic achievements.
Hudson High School Announces 2010 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Congratulations to Valedictorian Mohammed Ariful Ghani and Salutatorian Christine Hilliard! Read more about the Valedictorian and Salutatorian here.
Eighth Grade Students Learn about Life as High School Freshmen
On May 20 High School seniors in Mrs. Abitabile’s Sociology class held a discussion with eighth grade students to help the incoming freshmen prepare for their first year as high school students this fall. Read more here.
Garland Recognized as Outstanding Business Education Student
Hudson High School senior Ahmad Garland was recently recognized as the 2009-10 Outstanding Business Education student at the 17th Annual Outstanding Business Education Student Award dinner. Ahmad is a student in the Questar III Business Information Systems class. Read more here.
Advantages of Studying a Language in High School
High school students taking Mrs. Gazzera’s Spanish IV traveled to SUNY Albany to attend a college level Spanish class. Together high school and college students created a skit at SUNY Albany’s state of the art language laboratory. Hudson High School currently offers 2 college level Spanish classes that are requirements or pre-requisites for freshman entering college.
English Curriculum Enhanced with Stories of Real Life
Students in Mrs. Near’s English 10 class recently read Allan Stratton’s novel, Chanda’s Secrets. This young adult novel, set in modern Africa, tells the story of Chandra, a sixteen year old girl who must confront the realities of HIV and AIDS.
With help from Global Studies teacher Ms. Factor, students then heard, first hand, about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa from guest speaker Tara Sullivan. Read more here.
International Craft and Food Day
On May 14 students in Ms. DiDonna-Drake’s Creative Crafts and Studio Art classes held an International Craft and Food Day. Students used a new Library program, Anamoto, to research crafts from their countries of origin and presented their findings using Promethean Boards. Students also shared international foods such as somosa, orange cookies, scones, crepes, curry chicken and red velvet cake.
Envirothon Team Takes First Place at Regional Competition!
Congratulations to the HHS Envirothon team for taking first place at the 2010 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon! The team finished as the top scoring team in Columbia County and with the highest overall score in the entire competition! Read more here.
Badminton Doubles Tournament!
When: Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m.
Where: High School Gym
All entries due by Tuesday, May 25
Reading Buddies Program Continues to be a Hit!
High school students in Mrs. Howe’s Teen Leadership class continue to spend an hour each week helping first graders from Ms. Brown’s class with their reading and comprehension skills. Read more here.
Students Honor Departed Classmate
The Class of 2010 joined by students from Mrs. Roberts’ class recently planted a rhododendron in memory of their departed classmate Nazaira Stewart who passed away on March 8. The flower is a beautiful addition to the High School’s memory garden in the courtyard.
Seen here are Class of 2010 Vice President Danielle Kitsock, President Jenna Turner, Secretary Charlie Ferrusi, Monet McLeod, Alex Durham, Mrs. Helen Roberts, Joan Van Deusen, Arsenio Wilson and Principal Spicer.
Students Learn About Careers in Art and Business
Students taking classes in Art and Business spent April 19 learning about potential career opportunities from Ms. Galione, a representative from The New England Institute of Art. Read more here.
Italian Club Visits Italy!
Over Spring Recess members of the Italian Club at Hudson High School traveled to Italy to explore the area and practice the language. Students and chaperones spent their time touring the beautiful sites of Italy and the surrounding areas. View more pictures here.
SADD Sponsors Grim Reaper Day at Hudson High School
On April 1, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) sponsored Grim Reaper day at Hudson High School in an effort to increase awareness of alcohol and drug related accidents. Read more here.
High School Seniors Share Their Experiences with Freshman
On March 24 high school seniors held a discussion with the current freshman class to help prepare them for their next three years of high school. Seniors shared their experiences, growth and strategies for doing their best while in high school. This was a great forum for freshman to ask questions and learn from their peers.
Students Learn How To Dissect in Living Environment
Students in Ms. Libruk and Mr. McDarby's Living Environment classes spent a day dissecting lamb hearts and fruit to learn how they work from the inside out.
CONTACT INFORMATION
High School 828-4360- Main Office - 3100
- Principal Steven Spicer - 3114
- Associate Principal Herbert Tedford - 3118
- Guidance Office - 3190
- Nurse’s Office - 3107
- Attendance - 3108