Volume 17 Edition 13

February 15, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/19: No School (Teacher Workday)

2/20: PTSA Meeting

"Save the Date"

5/11: Jr/Sr Prom at the Fillmore

6/11: Senior Graduation

Athletic Calendar Events: https://houghathleticzone.com/

PTSA News

PTSA General Meeting

Submitted by Hough PTSA

Join us for our next PTSA general meeting; Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00pm in the Hough Media Center.  Hear PTSA, administration, teacher, and student updates.  Everyone is invited to attend, even if you aren’t a PTSA member.

Tuesday, February 20

6:00pm Hough Media Center

PTSA Nominating Committee

Submitted by Hough PTSA

Volunteers needed for the 2024 PTSA Nominating Committee!

We are looking for 3 – 5 volunteers to serve as members of the 2024 PTSA Nominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee recruits volunteers for PTSA Executive Board positions for the upcoming school year.  The time commitment is approximately 8 – 10 hours total between March – May.

If you are interested in joining the nominating committee, please email houghhighptsa@gmail.com.  Thank you for your continued support of Hough High School and the Hough PTSA.

School News

Wanted: Host Families Submitted by Diane Denton



CIEE, a non-profit organization that offers international high school students an opportunity to study in the US has two students interested in attending Hough HS for the 2024-2025 school year: Manuella and Genoveva. Manuella is 15, from Brazil, and is an avid Girl Scout and cheerleader. Genoveva is also 15, from Spain, and wishes to join a basketball team during her time here. We are looking for families in the area that would be willing to host either of these students. 

Volunteer host families come in all shapes and sizes; retired, single parents, couples with or without children of any age, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity for families in our area! If you are interested in hosting a student, please email houghhighptsa@gmail.com, and we will put you in touch with the local coordinator for CIEE. Thank you!

January Husky Heroes

Submitted by Shelley Suter

Congratulations to the following Huskies who were nominated by the Social Studies Department for exemplifying outstanding character during the month of January!

Olivia Santoro

Shreya Karumuri

Caroline Huskey

Cole Skovira

Madison Smith

Alexander Luther

Miley MacEvoy

Mia Kibelbek

Marco Zamudio

Aubrey Miller

Lillian Havens

JJ Rodriguez

Kaylee Atkocius

*Not pictured- Marco Zamudio

CPCC Dual Enrollment Information:

Last Virtual Session on 2/22

Submitted by Jeanette Culek

Are you interested in learning more about taking college level classes at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) while enrolled at Hough? Please sign up to attend a mandatory information session and learn more about class options and eligibility. These sessions are for Summer (11th and 12th graders only) and Fall 2024 enrollment only. Program information can be found here: www.cpcc.edu/hsprograms. Paperwork deadline to register for summer/fall classes:

PRIORITY deadline 3/22/24

ACT 2024 Testing Reminder

Submitted by Robert Carrington

On March 4, 2024, All 11th grade students at Hough High School will take the ACT. This test is designed for students to demonstrate college and career readiness required by the state of North Carolina. The day of testing will be a full school day (7:15 am-2:15 pm), where students will report to homeroom for testing and then to 3rd and 4th Block afterward. Please make every effort to have your student at school on time for this test so we can begin testing as soon as possible. Since this version of the ACT is online, Students must bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged. Students with accommodations will be notified in their homeroom regarding test assignments for the day of testing. Be advised that all accommodations must have been approved by ACT before January 5, 2024, to receive accommdoations on the exam. If a student determines they do not want to use their ACT-approved accommodations, they must contact Mr. Carrington before March 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Robert Carrington, Instructional Accountability Facilitator, at robert.carrington@cms.k12.nc.us. I appreciate your support!

ACT WorkKeys Exam: February 22-23

Submitted by Robert Carrington

Annually, North Carolina administers the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Test to 11th and remaining 12th-grade students who have completed two or more CTE classes, one of which is a second-level course. This is a state-required exam for all students who qualify.

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that helps students compare their skills to the skills real jobs require. Students who achieve proficiency on the WorkKeys examination will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. They are awarded at four levels – bronze, silver, gold, and platinum – based on an individual's scores on the three tests.  

WorkKeys will be administered to qualifying 11th and 12th-grade students online in the Media Center on Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, 2024. Students will be notified in their homeroom on which day they will be testing. Students must bring a charged Chromebook, calculator, and a School ID or Driver's License.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mr. Carrington in the Testing Office, robert.carrington@cms.k12.nc.us

Mrs. Culek in Student Services, jeanettek.culek@cms.k12.nc.us

Mrs. Thornton in the Front Office, megan1.thornton@cms.k12.nc.us 

Club & Athletic News

THEATER

Submitted by Theater Booster Club

BAND

Submitted by Karin Gould

ART

Submitted by Kate Allen

Congratulations to our regional Scholastic Art Award winners! Gold Key and Silver Key winners will have their work on display at the Mint Museum and Gold Key winners will advance to the National competition.

Gold Key Winners

• Maeve Kirk, Cyber-sigiled Ribs Ceramics & Glass William Amos Hough HS Mary Tew
• Al Byrne, The Dentist Visit Digital Art William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Jenna Kim, What's For Breakfast? Drawing & Illustration William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Sarah Schoen, Ocean View Mixed Media William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Georgia Bertaco Da Mata, Amid Painting William Amos Hough HS 

Silver Key Winners

• Sarah Schoen, Face Rattle Ceramics & Glass William Amos Hough HS Mary Tew
• Sarah Schoen, Phases Drawing & Illustration William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Al Byrne, Spaghettis Humans Drawing & Illustration William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Sarah Schoen, House on the Corner Drawing & Illustration William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Anna Phan, "My City" William Amos Hough HS
• Jenna Kim, Steak and Eggs Painting William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Sarah Lyons, My House in the Sky Painting William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Al Byrne, The Disturbed Portfolio William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen

Honorable Mentions

• Al Byrne, Martin Ceramics & Glass William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Audrey May, Gothic Embroidery Mixed Media William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Anna Phan, The Beginning Mixed Media William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen 
• Mckenna Simms, Escaping Orange Mixed Media William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen
• Abigail Cutcliff, Hello Again; Old Friend Painting William Amos Hough HS
• Mckenna Simms, Relationships Made Portfolio William Amos Hough HS Katherine Allen

Parent News

Senior Signs

Submitted by Shelley Suter

Ongoing Opportunities

Cafeteria Substitutes

Submitted by Jennifer Maskulyak

Earn while your children learn!

Substitute cafeteria workers needed in the north area schools.

If interested please call 980 344 7055 and ask for Jennifer.

Hough Howler Submissions

Next Scheduled Howler Dates: March 1 & March 15

Noon Deadline for Submissions: February 28 & March 13

Submit Hough Howler articles to Angela Poovey, Hough Howler Editor at HoughHowler@gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding Hough PTSA,

please contact PTSA President Diane Denton houghhighptsa@gmail.com