Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 29:

No School, Good Friday

Wednesday, April 3:

Junior Parent Night

Exhibition Room at 6:30PM

Class of 2014 - Important Information

1. Junior Parent College Planning Evening is taking place next Wednesday (April 3rd) at 6:30 PM in the Exhibition Room!  Please come to learn how to begin the college application process!  An admissions counselor from Boston  College will also be on hand to answer your questions!
2. SAT Registration:  The next SAT administration is Saturday, May 4th.  Hull High is a test center so we strongly recommend all juniors register for the exam.  Students must register through www.colllegeboard.com and must do so by April 5th to avoid a late registration fee.  Fee waivers are available in the guidance office for students who are part of the F/R Lunch Program.
3. The National College Fair is coming to Boston on April 30th & May 1st.  It is being held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.  Juniors are given an excused absense with proof of attendance (registration form and signature from NACAC representative or admissions counselor).  Students must register in advance (see the flier below for registration information).  Visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org for more information.

BC Splash

BC Splash is an event held twice a year at Boston College.  High school students are able to spend a day on BC's campus taking classes taught by undergraduate students.  See the flier below for details and information on how to register.

Band kicks off Seaside Road Race

On Sunday, March 24, the Hull High School/Middle School Band participated in the opening of the Seaside Road Race to benefit the Boy Scouts Troop 20.  Our band started the race with the playing of our National Anthem.

MCAS Schedule Reminder

MCAS Schedule Reminder

This is a reminder to all sophomores and their families that due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, the testing schedule for the ELA MCAS has been changed.

Students at Hull High School will be taking the MCAS on March 21, 22, and 25.  That is the upcoming Thursday, Friday, and Monday. 

Testing will begin first thing in the morning.  It is extremely important that students are present for all three days and that they are not tardy to school.  It is also important that students get plenty of rest and have breakfast before coming to school for testing.

If you have any questions about MCAS, please contact the guidance office.

Progress Reports

Due to last week's storm, Progress Reports will NOT be mailed on Friday, March 15th. 
Hull High School Progress Reports will be mailed on Monday, March 18th.

Upcoming Events at Hull High School

Saturday, March 16th:

Semi Formal

March 19, 21 and 22:

MCAS Testing

Guidance Updates for Juniors

Guidance Updates for the Class of 2014

• Junior College Night has been rescheduled.  The event will now be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Exhibition Room. 
• On Wednesday, May 22nd an organization called Colleges that Change Lives will be holding a meeting and information session at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.  The event begins at 7:00 PM.  CTCL is a non-profit organization that has about 45 member universities.  They travel together around the country exposing to students to schools they may not otherwise hear about. For more information about the organization or the event, please visit www.CTCL.org.
• HHS is able to nominate two students for the Elmira College Key, which is a $60,000 scholarship ($15,000 for four years) to Elmira College in Elmira, NY.  Students must plan to apply to Elmira in the fall of their senior year.  Please note, this scholarship can only be used at Elmira College and a nomination does not ensure the student will be chosen to receive the award.
• If you would like to be considered for a nomination for this award, please alert your guidance counselor by March 20th.  For more information on Elmira College, visit www.elmira.edu.
• To be eligible students must meet the following criteria:
• The candidate must be a junior in high school and be confirmedd as being in the top 10% of the class; or have an acceptable rank in class in academic courses as determined by the Elmira College Director of Admissions.
• A minimum academic grade average of 90 (A-, about a 3.2 on our scale) is expected.
• The candidated must have demonstrated outstanding school and community leadership.

New Scholarships!

New scholarship opportunities are posted below.

Many scholarships require a high school transcript.  If a student needs a transcript for a schoalrship, they will need to complete a "Transcript Request Form" for each scholarship (pictured below).  This must be turned in to the student's guidance counselor 48 hours before the deadline. Transcripts can be given to the student or mailed to the organization as specified on the application form.



New Scholarships

1.  National PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender People)

Award:  Not specified in material mailed to school

Deadline:  In the matierials mailed to the school the deadline is listed as Sunday, March 17th.  However, the website lists Sunday, March 31st.  To be safe, try to meet the 3/17 deadline.

Eligibility:

• You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2013 (if you graduated in 2012 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply).
• Self identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or an ally
• Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.
• Have applied to an accredited higher education institution.

How to apply:  Download the application at http://community.pflag.org/scholarship-application

2.  Great Boston PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender People) - Elsie Frank Scholarship

Award:  Up to $15,000

Deadline:  March 22, 2013

Eligibility: 

• Graduating high school student who will enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or technical/vocational school in the 2013-2014 academic year
• All students are encouraged to apply:  gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or straight.
• The award will be based solely on responses to the question below and references.
• Essay Question (500 words or less) - What do you consider to be the biggest issue facing LGBTQ youth today?  How have you been impacted by this personally?  One of Greater Boston PFLAG's goals is to "make it better now"; what have you done, or propose to do, that will "make it better now" in your home, school, community or beyond for LGBTQ youth?

How to Apply:  Application forms are available in the guidance office.

3.  FLAG (Friends, Lesbians and Gays) Flag Football

Award:  $2,500.00

Deadline:  Friday, March 22, 2013

Eligibility:

• High school student who will be attending a two- or four-year college or a post-high school career school in the 2013-2014 academic year.
• The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has made high school and/or community sports programs safer for and more inclusive of LGBTQ student-athletes, as either a role model or ally.
• In line with the mission of the FLAG organization, students of all athletic skill levels and acheivement are encouraged to apply.
• All students are encouraged to apply:  gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or straight.
• The award will be based on responses to the questions on the application, the essay below, and two letters of reference.
• Essay Question (500 words or less) - Describe your commitment to making school or community sports safer for LGBTQ student-athletes.  What have you done as a role model, leader, or ally to make sports more inclusive and to help create a world in which students lean to accept and respect all people?  Why is this important to you?

How to Apply:  Application forms are available in the guidance office.

4.  Gilbraitti Scholarship

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  March30, 2013

Eligibility:

• Be between the ages of 16-20
• Must be attending a College or University int he Fall of 2013
• Must complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline

How to apply:  Applications can be found by going to http://www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com

5.  Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  April 15, 2013

Eligibility:

• Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work
• Over the past 2 years a student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater
• A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on teh day of hte deadline
• A student must submit an essay on this year's topic.

How to apply:  Applications can be found by going to http://www.bbgcommunicationslux.com

6.  Plymouth County Beekeepers Association

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  April 16, 2013

Eligibility:

• High school senior who has been accepted to an accredited 4 year college.
• Student should be interested in studying science.
• Beekeeping and agriculture interest is a plus.

How to Apply:  Application forms are available in the guidance office.

6A.  Pilgrim Scaking Arena Scholarship

Award:  $7,500.00

Deadline:  April 19, 2013

Eligibility:

• High school senior planning to further his/her education
• Awarded on basis of merit not financial aid
• Student does not need to be a hockey player or figure skater.

How to Apply:  The student must pick up and sign for their application in person at Pilgrim's Pro Shop. and return the application in person by Friday, April 19th.

Address:  Pilgrim Skating Arena, 75 Recreation Park Drive, Hingham, Massachusetts

7.  Charles Eliot II Scholarship (read below for background information on Mr. Eliot and the scholarship program)

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  April 26, 2013

Eligibility:

• High school senior planning to futher his/her education in one of these fields (all related to land use planning that will guide our society to a more sustainable future):  housing and economic development, transportation, environmental protection, energy conservation, and impact on public health.

How to apply:  Applications are available in the guidance office.

8.  Healthy Choices Scholarship

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  April 30, 2013

Eligibility:

• Be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2013
• A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer
• Studenst must be Canadian or U.S. residents.

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://chiropractorkelowna.ca

9.  Scholarship by Design Award

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  May 1, 2013

Eligibility:

• Be currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate student.
• Be a resident of either Canada or the United States.
• Be currently attending school on a full-time basis.

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php

10.  Hull Artists' Studio Connection

Award: $500.00

Deadline:  May 6, 2013

Eligibility:

• A student residing in Hull who plans to further studies in the visual arts at an art school, college, or thorugh an organized program of study.  This includes an apprenticeship or private study with an artist.
• The student should demonstrate artistic promise and talent, and be highly motivated, and have serious intent.

How to Apply:  Applications are available in the guidance office.

11.  Caretenders Scholarship Program

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  May 31, 2013

Eligibility:

• Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2013
• In the fall of 2013, you must be attending school in Canada or the United States

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to: http://www.oakvilleretirementhomes.ca  

12.  LM Scholarship Program

Award:  $1,000.00

Deadline:  May 31, 2013

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled or expected to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must submit an essay (question included in online application)

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.forkliftcertificationedmonton.com

13.  Out of the Easy Writing Scholarship Contest

Award:  $5,000.00

Deadline:  May 31, 2013

Eligibility:

• 12th grade full-time matriculated students
• For a full set of rules visit http://outoftheeasy.com
• Essay question is based on the novel Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

How to Apply:  Rules and submission forms can be found at http://www.outoftheeasy.com

14.  Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  June 1, 2013

Eligibilty:

• Must be attending school full-time in the fall and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any level.
• You must have contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer service within your community during the last 12 months.
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.whiterockdentists.com

15.  Sedary & Associates Scholarship

Award:  $500.00

Deadline:  June 15, 2013

Eligiblity:

• Be between the ages of 16-22 on the day your application is due.
• Be enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2013
• Submit an essay answering the questions on the sponors website.

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.abbotsfordlawyers.ca

16.  Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Award:  $1,000.00

Deadline:  June 30, 2013

Eligibility:

• You must be either a current high school senior or a freshman or sophomore in a College/University
• Be a legal resident of the United State or Canada
• Enrolled or expected to enroll by the fall 2013

How to Apply:  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.forkliftpartsnewyork.com

Little Shop of Horrors - POSTPONED

Hi.  This is Mike Devine calling from Hull High School.   Since the area has received more snow than forecast, and due to the coastal flooding warning being extended through 10PM tonight, this evening’s scheduled performance of Little Shop of Horrors has been postponed until Sunday at 2PM.

Little Shop of Horrors will be performed at the high school on Saturday at 1:30 PM and 7:30PM.  It will also be performed on Sunday at 2PM.  Tickets from tonight’s postponed show will be honored at the Sunday afternoon performance.  If you had tickets for tonight’s performance, refunds will be given.

To repeat – tonight’s scheduled performance of Little Shop of Horrors has been postponed until Sunday at 2PM.

Thanks you for your understanding and good luck weathering this storm.

Upcoming Events at Hull High School

Hull High Music Theatre presents:

Little Shop of Horrors

March 8 & 9

Wednesday, March 13th:
Parent, Coach, Student-Athlete Team Meetings
Track in the Cafeteria at 6
Baseball in the Exhibition Room at 6:30
Softball in the Cafeteria at 7
Girls' lacrosse in the Exhibition Room at 7:30
Boys' lacrosse in the Cafeteria at 8

Thursday, March 14th:

Fall/Winter Sports Awards

6:30PM in the Auditorium

Junior Parent Evening POSTPONED

Due to concerns about the weather and tide, we are postponing Junior Parent Evening.  We have rescheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 PM.

Lady Pirates Advance in MIAA Basketball Tournament

Lady Pirates Advance in MIAA Basketball Tournament

Congratulations to coach Liz Londergan and the Lady Pirates for their first round victory last night at Holbrook.  The Lady Pirates were victorious by a score of 67-35.

There was an amazing crowd on hand as parents, alumni, and students packed Holbrook's gymnasium.  We would like thank everyone who came out in support of the girls.  We also invite you all to support the girls this Saturday when they take on #1 seeded Blue Hills at Blue Hills.  The tip is scheduled for 1:00PM.

Go Pirates!