BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION

NEW STUDENT/PARENT ORIENTATION

• Upperclassmen Transfer Students are invited to an orientation on Monday, August 5, 10:00 - 11:30 am. Donuts and drinks will be provided.
• Parents of Upperclassmen Transfer students are invited to the New parent orientation on Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, located in the auditorium.
• All freshmen and their parents are invited to the New Student/Parent Orientation on Wednesday, August 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

If you have questions concerning either of these events please email the enrollment office at [email protected]. 

STUDENT PARKING
Student drivers will be required to park in designated areas. Juniors should park in the lot at the far end of campus, to the right of the main entrance. Seniors should park in the lot next to the Fine Arts Building.

REQUIRED BOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Some classes require students to purchase books and supplementary materials.  Items will be available in their classrooms during the first week of school. Please note that your FACTS account will invoice your students’ supplementary materials. Please watch for an updated list of supplementary materials in the next newsletter.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CONSENT FORM
If your student requires prescription medicine during the school day, please click here to complete the online consent form by August 8, 2024. A parent must drop medication off at the front office. 

ALLERGY FORM
If your student has allergies or special dietary needs (e.g., a Gluten-free diet), please click here and download the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, print and return it to the school office by August 8, 2024.

CHROMEBOOKS
Chromebooks for incoming and transfer students will be available for students to pick up August 5-8, from 9 am - 2 pm each day.

If you still need to purchase a Chromebook, click here to purchase. Log in to the portal and click on Purchase a Chromebook. If you have questions, please contact the Technology Department at [email protected].

MORNING DROP-OFF
School begins at 7:45 am. Students will enter at the main school entrance. The school opens at 7:00 am. Please pull up, as close as possible, to the circle in front of the main entrance for morning drop-off.

AFTER-SCHOOL PICK-UP
For after-school pickup, please park in a marked parking space in the main lot (do not park in the fire lane or front circle). Students will have a staggered release beginning at 2:37 pm. Please stay in your car when picking up your student from practices or after-school activities. All students should be picked up by 3:00 pm unless they are involved in an activity immediately after school. Thank you for following these simple procedures to help keep all our students safe.

LOCKS/LOCKERS AND BACKPACKS
Students will continue to be allowed to carry their backpacks throughout the day and will also have access to lockers. Last year, we introduced a policy that only distributes locks upon request. If your child wishes to have a lock for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the Google form below and agree to the terms. [Lock Request Form]

Reporting Tardy, Absence
We have a 24-hour message system for parents to report students who are tardy or absent. Please call the main office anytime, day or night, at 859-525-0255, press zero (0), and follow the instructions.

Absentee Notes Required
Upon returning from an absence period (whole or half-day), a student must bring a note from their parents or guardian. A note is required even if parents pick up their child or talk to the office by phone. This note must include the following information:

• Date the note was written;
• Student’s first and last name;
• Date of absence;
• The specific reason for the absence;
• Signature of parent/guardian.

Please email this information to the [email protected] or deliver a printed copy to the front office.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Please click here to view the school supply list.
Disclaimer: This supply list is provided as a general guide for the upcoming school year. Individual teachers may request additional specific items once classes begin. If your teacher is not listed, you will receive their supply list on the first day of school. If you have questions concerning this list, please contact Billy Sarge at [email protected]. 

School Uniforms

The uniform policy is on page 42 in the Student Handbook.

SERVICE HOURS REQUIRED
Service Hours - If you have any questions about Service Hours, please direct your questions to Mrs. Poat at [email protected].

Incoming freshmen should keep a personal record of the service they do. Keep a record of (1) the agency you served with, (2) the number of hours you served for, and (3) the contact information (email or phone number) of somebody at the agency who can confirm your presence. When you arrive at school, we will help you set up a MobileServe account associated with SHDHS and will help you log any summer service hours.

Service Terminology

• Red Hours - Onsite, direct service benefiting people who are disadvantaged (poor, vulnerable, and marginalized in society)  through non-profit agencies. Examples: Mary Rose Mission, Special Olympics, St. Vincent DePaul, Mission Trips, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Urban Education centers, Pro-Life Events, Rose Garden Mission, Redwood, GoPantry, Master Provisions, etc.
• White Hours - Onsite, direct service benefiting a parish, school, diocese, or civic group. Examples: Open House, Parish Festival, Fish Fry, Vacation Bible School, Tutoring, Peer Ministry, CCD aide or teacher, Sports Camps, Trunk or Treat, New CRU Day, service at a parish, school, or civic community that benefits that institution or community.

Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, during the school day. Students can wear a nice shirt or spirit wear with their uniform pants. 

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Click here for a quick look at the 24-25 pdf school calendar. Click here to subscribe to our school calendar for all up-to-date information.

CLASS OF 2025!

The deadline for these photos is December 5th. Please do not delay in scheduling this as they do get booked up during October and November with limited scheduling options available.

Advancement Department

Help Us Secure Top-Shelf Bourbon for Our Upcoming Raffle!

As we start to prepare for our much-anticipated annual fundraising event “Cru Bid and Bash, we are reaching out to our incredible community for support. This year, we are excited to feature a special bourbon raffle in October, and we need your help to make it extraordinary!

We are seeking donations of top-shelf bourbon for our raffle. Your contribution will elevate the event and directly support our school's programs and initiatives, benefiting every student at St. Henry District High School.

Why Donate?

• Support Our School: The raffle proceeds will fund critical programs, extracurricular activities, and resources for our students.
• Tax Deductible: Donations are tax-deductible, and you'll receive a receipt for your generous contribution. Please complete this form to donate and receive your receipt. https://shdhs.org/shdhs-donation-form/.

How to Donate:

1. Drop-Off: Bring your donation to the school office during regular hours. Complete the donation form: https://shdhs.org/shdhs-donation-form/
2. Pick-Up: Contact us to arrange a convenient pick-up time. Contact the Advancement Department at [email protected]

Your generosity will help ensure our fundraising event is a resounding success and continue to enrich the educational experience for all our students.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. Together, we can make a difference!

FEC Updates

OPEN FEC EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS: The Family Engagement Council (FEC) has one Executive Board Position open for the upcoming 24/25 school year.  If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch with Elaine Stich at [email protected].  

SECRETARY: The secretary will be responsible for taking minutes at all FEC General and Executive Board meetings, will help with communications and social media needs, and will be eligible to participate in Executive Board decisions and votes.

PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER 

Attention CRU Parents—it's that time of year again! Our Pampered Chef SHDHS/FEC fundraiser is up and running. Click here to order!

Remember, all orders are shipped directly to you at the time of your order!  We are bridging the months so you can take advantage of the July specials with orders submitted by July 31st and August specials with orders placed by August 31st. And when you place an order from Sept 1 - 7, you can even take advantage of the new fall products when they debut in September!  FEC will get up to 30% of sales, so please help us meet our goal of $10K in sales by shopping and sharing the link today!  https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/2024shdhsfec

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Help is needed for our upcoming Back-To-School Bash!  Volunteers are needed to work with the FEC and Advancement Department to coordinate food/beverages, gaming/entertainment, set-up and clean-up, etc.  The Grateful Dads will be playing this event, and we are hoping to make it bigger and better than ever!  Please click here to sign-up to volunteer - Thank you! 

LABOR DAY WEEKEND DAYTIME BINGO FUNDRAISER

This Bingo is a huge fundraising source and necessary for free events to continue!  A chair is needed to be the main contact for Dan Hukle who runs each Bingo; will need to work with Dan to determine the number of volunteers needed, the shifts needed, and create a sign-up to help recruit volunteer workers; must be available to be at the BINGO to make sure all goes smoothly.  Volunteers are also needed to work the door, sell pull-tabs, sell concessions, paymaster, etc.  This will be a DAYTIME Bingo so everyone will be free for evening plans! Please see the attached sign-up and spread the word to help us get volunteers - thank you!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AE2DAAFC1-50231664-831

Athletics

CRU TEXT-A-THON

On Monday, July 29, over 200 athletes, coaches, athletic department personnel, and the Cru Text committee came together to raise funds for the athletic department and individual team funds. All the money raised from this night will go directly toward the student-athletes.

 We have surpassed our initial goal of $75,000, having raised over $100,000.

Some of the money will be going towards the following items but not limited to:

• Travel bags for teams
• Hudl game video for several of the teams
• Updated gym floor
• Team bonding events
• New carpet in home locker rooms
• Use of a personal trainer for the team

This fundraiser will run for one more week.  If you would still like to donate, please follow the link below.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/24CRUGolfOuting

Lastly, thank you to everyone who has already donated. Over 2,000 donations have been received thus far. This event has been successful because of the dedication of your athletes and your generous support. 

BOOSTERS UNIFORM/SPIRIT WEAR SALE

The Uniform/Spirit Wear sale sponsored by the SHDHS Boosters will be held on August 12 from 12:00-1:30 pm in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to join at 12:00 when the kids leave school.

We are accepting cash and check payments. All gently used spirit wear types will be available, including khaki pants and polo shirts.

2024 SHDHS GOLF OUTING

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 8/04

Time is running out to register your child for Fall Flag Football at Crusader Youth League! The registration window has been extended to 8/04, and we don't want your child to miss out on the chance to join the fun, teamwork, and skill-building that our program offers. We're excited about the upcoming season and can't wait to see all the young athletes on the field. Secure their spot now to ensure they experience the excitement of playing flag football this fall.

Click below to sign your 1st-6th grader up for the Fall 2024 Flag Football season today:

Registration window closes on 8/04.

https://www.crusaderyouthleague.com/flagfootball

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