WELCOME TO HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL
HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL
"An Attitude of Excellence"
Vision:
HHS will be a school of excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships, responsibility, and results. HHS is accountable to all stakeholders to develop graduates who have the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to become leaders in our society and have options upon graduation.
Mission:
Caring, challenging, learning...every student, everyday.
2020-2021 Goals:
1. Keep students and staff safe and healthy
2. Monitor and improve students’ social and emotional wellbeing
3. Focus on academic continuity and growth
4. Effective communication with parents
North Fork Reconfiguration
Please see the following release by DCSD Superintendent, Caryn Gibson:
February 26, 2020
The DCSD School Board made the difficult decision to reorganize the North Fork schools to one high school in Hotchkiss, a K-8 school in Paonia, a K-8 school in Hotchkiss, and a K-6 North Fork School of Integrated Studies in Paonia. This decision was made based on three pillars: opportunities for students, enrollment, and fiscal responsibility. The School Board spoke with deep passion and care in determining the best model to support our students and staff now and for many years to come.
The District plans to start immediately on these new configurations by establishing multiple committees to start the transition process. The committees will range from student culture, school culture, naming the school and mascot, and history of the schools. These committees will be open to members who are interested in moving the new configuration forward in a positive direction. The committees will be made up of students, staff, parents, and community members.
We look forward to turning our focus to new opportunities and continuing to support our students, our staff, and our schools. We have an amazing School District filled with amazing people!
COVID-19 Protocols & Guidelines
Updated 2/1/21
CDPHE Guidelines
You can review all CDPHE guidelines here:
CDPHE Guidelines for Schools.
Volleyball Information
Schedule
Live Stream:
All home games/matches will be streamed live and available for free on our YouTube channel. Most road games/matches will also be live streamed by the home school. For streaming information for our road games be sure to visit our Facebook.
To visit our YoutTube channel click here.
HHS Bulldog Newsletter
HHS STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Click the links below to learn more about the great staff members we have at HHS.
Check out the following organizations that support HHS:
BULLDOG BOOSTER CLUB
The Bulldog Booster Club supports athletic and other programs at Hotchkiss High School and enhances the relationship between the school and the community. Click the link below to find out more information about the Bulldog Booster Club and potential sponorship and membership information.
HOTCHKISS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Hotchkiss Alumni Association is an organization that supports HHS and HK-8. They support various programs throughout both of these schools in addition to awarding over $10,000 in annual scholarships and awards presented directly to Hotchkiss students and staff members. They also help communicate with all HHS alumni to keep them up to date with the happenings in our schools and community. For more information on the Alumni Association please contact HHS.
BULLDOG ATHLETICS
HHS BREAKING NEWS
Click below for more information from the HHS Counseling Department
Scholarship Searches
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Comparing College Offers
Paying for College Get help to make informed financial decisions about how to pay for college. Start by comparing financial aid offers or understanding student loan repayment options. Go to https://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/
TCR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PRESENTATION
DCSD's Restart Plan 2020-2021 has been released. Download and review the plan here.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Apr 14
Apr 14
HHS Movie Night
Apr 09
Student Mini-Documentary
Students from PHS are creating a mini-documentary about the reconfiguration of schools in the North Fork. They are seeking the opinions of students to better understand and represent their feelings toward this topic. Students can click here to complete the short survey.
Apr 01
Interested in representing the community on the History Committee for the new high school in the North Fork? Please see this page for more information.
Aug 21
LUNCH:
Today- Grandma's Chicken Gravy
Tomorrow- Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich
HAPPENING TOMORROW:
-VB @ Vail Christian C4:00/JV5:00/V6:00 will be streamed on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnM8rNTAjv5rc6TbX6cBV_A (2 spectators per athlete-no gate list sign up required)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
-Variety Show Results have been posted on the door of the music room.
-The music department is looking for some behind the scenes help for the variety show: 1 person to run the curtain, 1 person to run the lights, and a sound assistant. If interested, please stop by the music room and talk to Miss Carey anytime during the afternoon.
-There will be no 8th hour this week. It will resume after break.
-After school bike club is starting for the Spring. Nature Connection bikes will be available. If you are interested in biking with us, let Ms. Marshall know.
-Applications for summer jobs and internships at The Nature Connection are due Friday. More information and applications at thenatureconnection.net. See Ms. Marshall for more information or help with your application.
HHS SPONSORS
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