HUNKING’S 4TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: We are getting very excited about our upcoming Multicultural Night which is just under 2 weeks away! We want to thank all of the families who have signed up to participate in order to make this an amazing evening! There is a lot to look forward to including but not limited to:
-A showcase of Hunking’s many cultures
-A cultural fashion show
-A showcase of student work
And so much more!!
🗓️ Event Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕔 5:00-7:00 p.m.
📍C.D. Hunking School
Literacy & Math Night!
We are excited to invite our families to a K–8 Literacy and Math Family Game Night on Thursday, April 16th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm! Join us for an evening of Bingo for Books (K-5) and this year we’re adding hands-on games that support important literacy and math skills while bringing students and families together. This event is designed to show how learning can be engaging and playful, and it’s a great opportunity to connect with your child through interactive activities. We hope you can join us for a night of learning, laughter, and family fun! Since this is a fun event for the whole family, we kindly ask that parents stay with their children throughout the activities.
Please sign up here to let us know you’re coming!
https://math-and-literacy-night-30188.cheddarup.com
Theme of the Month: We will be embracing the theme of GRIT throughout the month of March. Grit is courage or resolve; strength of character. Grit is courage and determination despite difficulty. Grit is a personality trait characterized by perseverance and passion for achieving long term goals. Grit entails working strenuously to overcome challenges and maintaining effort and interest over time despite failures, adversities, and plateaus in progress. Staff will be on the lookout throughout this month for the students who best personify this theme.
Food Services has changed the menus this year. When you go to FD MealPlanner, and type in “Hunking” for the school location, you will see a WEEKLY menu. You will see the main lunch and other options available for the day. You will still be able to filter according to food allergens. Any questions, please contact Food Services at justin.hodgkins@haverhill-ps.org.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
JR. Hillies Football:
PTO NEWS:
YMCA is partnering with PTO for and Easter Egg Hunt. Sign up here to attend.
PTO is planning its second school-wide fundraiser for the 2025-26 year. The fundraiser will include an online auction, adult event Bobcat Bingo and Band with a chance to win diamond earrings, raffle items, dancing with Magnus Boston. If you have a business that would like to sponsor, or would personally like to offer raffle, auction item, or monetary donation please email nicole.kelly@haverhill-ps.org
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
Terri Carney, School Counselor, grades 5-8
Eighth Grade Parents: Was your student accepted to more than one school or program?
Please make a decision as soon as possible for one school! There are a lot of students on the wait list for all programs waiting for a spot to open up!
(This does not include students who were accepted to both CTE and Classical Academy and plan to do both programs at HHS.)
If your student has been accepted to a private school or to WVT, please let us know so that we can direct records and transcript to the appropriate place at the end of the year and remove their enrollment to HHS. Email address above. Thank you!
For all parents and caregivers!
Massachusetts Partners for Youth has a wonderful resource! Check out the Parenting Solutions Library! https://peaceathomeparenting.com/mpy-solution-libraries/
EDUCATIONAL HAPPENINGS:
On Friday, March 13, students in grades 4-8 stepped into the infinite world of mathematics to celebrate Pi Day!
What is Pi?
Pi, represented by the Greek letter , is the fascinating ratio of a circle’s circumference (the distance around) to its diameter (the distance across). Whether you are measuring a tiny button or a massive planet, the ratio remains constant at ~3.14. Our students didn’t just look at numbers on a page, they brought math to life through a variety of hands-on activities including:
- Measuring Circles: Using various circular objects, students performed their own calculations to “discover” for themselves.
- The History of : Classes explored how ancient mathematicians first calculated this irrational number.
- Memory Challenges: Many students tested their focus by reciting as many digits of Pi as possible!
To top off a day of hard work, every student was rewarded with their very own Table Talk Pie to take home and enjoy. It was a delicious way to wrap up a day dedicated to the wonders of geometry!
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES: Winter and spring are clashing with each other so the weather is unpredictable. We have also noted an uptick in Influenza and Covid cases. Please make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothes for the weather and using good hand hygiene to prevent getting sick. Proper cough etiquette is important to keep from spreading germs so please sneeze or cough into your elbow or a tissue. If your child has an illness or medical issue, please let the health office know so we can make accommodations if needed for your child.
We are hoping to finish with any students that were absent or not prepared for up postural screening this week. If you opted your child out and have not sent in the physical and/or note from you opting the child out please send in as soon as possible
If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach the health office at 978-420-1913.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
In order to participate in any Hunking sports a current physical exam (done within the last 12 months) needs to be provided to the health office. This is a Haverhill Public School policy.
Volleyball:
Schedule for this coming week is:
Monday 3/16/26 Game at Nettle (boys 1st)
Tuesday 3/17/26 Girls’ practice 3-5pm
Wednesday 3/18/26 Boys’ practice 3-5pm
Thursday 3/19/26 Girls’ practice 3-5pm
Friday 3/20/26 Boys’ practice 3-5pm
CLUB NEWS:
Academic Bowl: The meet schedule can be found here:Hunking Academic Bowl Schedule 2026
Guitar Ensemble: We are continuing to work on our concert music (date TBA). We will meet Friday afternoons until 3:30 in Mrs. Fairbrother’s room.
Hunking Talent Show: Congratulations to all our participants! A big thank you to everyone who tried out as well. We will have a rehearsal next Wednesday (March 18th) right after school until 4pm in Mrs. Fairbrother’s room.
Mentor/Mentee:
Tri-M: Our next meeting is Wednesday March 18th after school until 3:30pm. If you have instruments you are willing to donate to our Multicultural Night Instrument Demo, could you please fill out this form? Thank you!
Student Council: Monthly Meeting and Events Schedule can be found here.
NJHS: The NJHS calendar can be found here. Next Bobcat Buddies is March 11th!
GSA: The GSA calendar can be found here.
Lego Club: The LEGO Club calendar can be found here.
Yearbook: We are looking for any photos of the 8th Grade class, past or present, to use for the yearbook. Upload your pictures using this Google Drive link.
Technology Resources:
DESE Learning Standards for Families: learning benchmarks for math and ELA per grade level.
Technology Webpage: How to Access Parent Portal (PDF), Google Classroom, Parent controls (Qustodio), and basic iPad and Chromebook usage tips.
Remind app: How to download and use Remind to communicate with teachers.
ODDS & ENDS:
-Please make sure that your student(s) are coming to school daily with a fully charged Chromebook.
-HPS has chosen School Device Coverage (SDC) to ensure the Chromebooks that students have been issued. The cost of coverage for the year is $20 and includes accidental damage, loss, fire, and theft. As of right now, families have the option to sign up during the month of September (we will let you know if it extends). After sign-up closes, only new students will be given a special code to sign up at registration. The HPS website (under technology) explains SDC and has instructions on how to sign up online.
-Please make sure that you are sending your student(s) with a water bottle. We have a limited supply of cups, and we do not have access to water fountains, only water bottle filling stations.
SCHOOL PROCEDURES: Please click on the link below to review Hunking procedures, including cell phone and pick up & drop off procedures:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0UOrpoO9vRnMMJuYpeJmaSGKcywt29SX94AQmSHFzQ/edit?usp=sharing