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orientation 2020 - Revised 7/28/20

  • Orientation dates and times are now as follows:
    • For families who selected the In-Person Instructional Model–Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, and students new to the Hall County School District: Orientation is scheduled at schools on August 17 (Last Name A-K) and August 18 (Last Name L-Z). Orientation will run from 3:00PM-7:30PM both days. *Please note the change made with regard to the split of the student body by alphabet.
    • All other students enrolled in the In-Person Instructional Model will receive orientation digitally and through zoom meetings on August 19 and August 20. Schools will determine times and student groupings. This information will be posted to school websites.
    • Students enrolled in the Virtual Learning Model will receive orientation information and class expectations from each of their virtual teachers. Additionally, they are invited to attend their respective schools’ digital/zoom orientations on August 19 and 20 to familiarize themselves with school practices and procedures.
  • The first day of school for students is now August 24.
  • The deadline for families to select either In-Person Instruction or Virtual Instruction is August 28.

Parking permit pick up day 2 - august 6

This year, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we will be making a one time adjustment to the cost of the permit. The permit will cost $40 for the 2020-21 school year. This amount is non-refundable.

Permit pick-up will be on August 6 from 1:30-3:30. Instructions for pick up day can be found HERE. Students who cannot pick up on this day will be able to pick up at another time.

2020-2021 reopening plan faq 7/31/20

Will teachers and students be required to wear masks? Teachers will wear masks or face shields while in the presence of others. Students should wear masks any time social distancing is not possible. We encourage our students to find a comfortable mask to wear.

Will schools follow social distancing guidelines in the classroom? Principals will work with teachers and staff to implement social distancing in the classroom to the greatest extent possible.

Will parents be notified if their child is exposed to COVID-19 while at school? Yes. Health Services Coordinator Andrea Williamson-English will work with HCSD personnel and the District 02 Department of Public Health on contacting parents and conducting back tracing in the event of an exposure to a positive case.

Will water fountains be available for students? In order to prevent the spread of the virus, water fountains will be turned off and water dispensers will be provided. Students should bring a water bottle to school. There will be two hands free bottle refill stations for students to refill water bottles as needed.

Will students eat lunch in the cafeteria? Students will alternate dining in the cafeteria, classroom, or potentially outdoor areas. Capacity for the cafeteria is currently set at a maximum of 25%.

get connected

Remind is a great way to get CONNECTED with important updates regarding NHHS sent directly to your phone!

Class of 2021- Text code @nhsr2021 to 81010

Class of 2022- Text code @nhsr2022 to 81010

Class of 2023- Text code @nhsr2023 to 81010

Class of 2024- Text code @nhsr2024 to 81010

Athletics

BIG dates coming up in Trojan Athletics:

First home softball game - Wed, Aug 12th

First home volleyball game - Thur, Aug 13th

First home football (scrimmage) - Fri, Aug 21st

North Hall XC Invite - Fri, Sept 10th

North Hall Comp Cheer Classic - Sat, Oct 3rd

Link to North Hall Athletic Calendar

Counseling corner

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS:

  • Please check your college emails often. Information is coming out from colleges regarding deadlines and fall semester.
  • The Counselors are working on DE Funding Applications in Ga Futures throughout the month of August. If you and your parent have completed the online funding application, there is nothing more that you need to do. The Counselors receive updated funding requests directly from your college or university through Ga Futures.


Do You Receive Free or Reduced Lunch?

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is now open!

Apply Here by September 25th:

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/pandemic-electronic-benefit-transfer


What is P-EBT?

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides assistance to families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The P-EBT program is a collaboration between the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) and the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) and is intended to help families provide meals for their children.

Who is eligible for P-EBT?

All children who would receive free or reduced-price meals, if not for their school closure due to COVID-19, are eligible to receive P-EBT. Due to school closures caused by the pandemic, these households are now eligible to receive benefits on an EBT card to help them buy food for their children. The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is utilizing data from Georgia DOE to determine a child’s eligibility for P-EBT and enrollment in the school lunch program.

How much will I get in P-EBT benefits?

Families will receive approximately $256.50 in total P-EBT benefits per child based on the number of school closure days between March 2020 through May 2020. Georgia DFCS was approved to issue $5.70 per day for the 45 days the child missed school in Georgia. All children will receive the same amount.

No. of Children Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch

Allotment Amount

1 child $256.50

2 children $513.00

3 children $769.50

4 children $1,026.00

5 children $1,282.50

6 children $1,539.00


Juniors and Seniors

Take Virtual College Tours!

This fall, many college campuses are uncertain of when they will offer campus tours for prospective students. Did you know you can go to www.youvisit.com to take a 360 virtual tour of over 600 colleges. You can also use a virtual reality headset. How cool is that?

www.campustours.com is another great website to visit that does the same. It includes a lineup of stats on your school of choice including admission requirements, costs, majors and more!