Know Your School
You're telling a friend where you go to school. What's the name of our school district?
Huntington Union Free School District.
Your schedule has you confused. Who's one person you can go to for help?
My school counselor.
You want to make friends outside your classes. Name one way to get involved at HHS.
Join a club, team, or activity.
You're confused about something your teacher explained. What's the best first move? Who should you ask first if you need help understanding something in class?
My teacher.
Show your HHS pride! If you were decorating a poster for a school spirit event, what two colors would you use, and what mascot would you feature?
Blue and white, and the Blue Devils.
It's your first day at Huntington High School. What grades attend HHS?
Grades 9–12.
True or false: You have to wait until senior year to talk to someone about college and careers.
False!
You love writing, interviewing people, or sharing school news. What HHS student newspaper is a good place to start?
Dispatch Club.
You have three assignments due tomorrow and your memory is not cooperating. Name one tool or habit that could save you.
A planner, checking assignments, or setting reminders.
What's the big annual event that brings the HHS community together with themed activities and festivities?
Homecoming!
Oops, you're staying home today! How can your parent or guardian let HHS know you'll be absent?
The Attendance Office.
It's Monday morning, and school already feels overwhelming. Name one adult at HHS you could reach out to.
Your counselor, teacher, or another trusted staff member (social worker or school psychologist)
You want to give back to your community and earn service experience. Which club could you explore?
Key Club.
Your grade is dropping, and you're starting to panic. Name two things you can do to get back on track.
Ask your teacher for help, attend extra help, organize missing assignments, or meet with your counselor.
What HHS tradition brings the school community together around a large fire to celebrate school spirit?
The Homecoming bonfire!
You left something important somewhere in the building. Before declaring it gone forever, where could you look?
Check with the main office.
You're struggling to keep up with classes and feel like you're falling behind. What's one way your counselor could help?
Help you make a plan, connect you with resources, or work through academic concerns.
Sports aren't really your thing. Name two other ways to get involved at HHS.
Drama, music, student clubs, honor societies, or community service.
You're thinking about college but don't know where to start searching. What online platform can help you explore colleges and careers?
Naviance.
Name one way students can show their school spirit during Homecoming week.
Dress-up days, attending the game, participating in activities, or supporting school teams.
Your schedule looks wrong, or you want to change a course. Who should you contact?
The School Counseling Department.
Your friend says, "I'm totally lost when it comes to choosing classes and figuring out my future." Name two ways the Counseling Department could help.
Course planning, academic support, college applications, career exploration, or personal support.
You want to join a club but have no idea what's available. Where could you look for information?
The Counseling Center or Main Office.
You're a junior, and everyone keeps asking what you want to do after graduation. You have absolutely no idea yet! Name two resources or steps that could help you explore your options.
Visit the College and Career Center, explore careers in Naviance, meet with your counselor, or research college and career programs.
Why are events like Homecoming, the bonfire, and Spirit Week important to HHS?
They build school spirit, bring students together, and create lasting memories.