HHS Newsletter March 16-27, 2026

Haverhill High School
Newsletter

March 16-27, 2026

Upcoming Events

For all district related events please visit the District Calendar!
For Sports related events please visit the Haverhill Hillies Calendar!

2025-2026 – BUS Schedule and HHS Late Bus Schedule

Do you live too close to qualify for a school bus (within 2 miles), consider taking the free MEVA! Routes 15 and 16 will get you to school on time. They stop where you are along the route (as long as it’s safe to do so), and drop you off on Monument Street in front of the school! No more excuses, take the public transport! They are also going to stop at the end of the day and wait until 2:15 to depart, to give the kids time to get to their bus.
Route 15 (Loops with route 16)
Route 16 (Loops with route 15)

Thursday, March 19, 2026

• Coffee House 7-9pm in the HHS Library Pit $5 per person (see flyer below)

Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday March 25, 2026

• MCAS ELA Testing Grade 10
• Reverse 1/2 day for Grade 09, 11, & 12 – 10:15am-2:05pm
  • Tuesday – Block E, G, F
  • Wednesday – Block B, F, G

Friday, March 27, 2026

• HHS Term 3 Closes

Monday, March 30, 2026

• HHS Term 4 Starts

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026

• HHS Term 4 Report Card Issued

Friday, April 3, 2026

• No School – Good Friday

Monday, April 6, 2026

• Senior Class of 2026 Trip will be to the Boston Red Sox vs the Milwaukee Brewers game at Fenway Park. (tickets sales closed)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• Early Release/Professional Development 7:25am-10:15am
  • Blocks A & D

Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026

• Spring Drama Showcase (more information to follow)

Monday – Friday, April 13-17, 2026

• SPIRIT WEEK

Monday – Friday, April 20-24, 2026

• No School – SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

• John & Abigail Adams Scholarship Breakfast (invite only)
  • Cafeteria 8am-93:0am

 Tuesday, May 26, 2026

• Senior Prom at Windham, NH (more information to follow)

Friday, May 29, 2026

• Junior Social at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA (see flyer below for ticket information.) Tickets will go on sale starting March 2, cost is $75, Cash or check.

Check out all of the amazing things our CTE Programs have been up to!

January 13, 2026

CTE Healthcare Occupations Freshmen were pleased to welcome Ashley Hall from Greater Lawrence Family Health Center.  Ashley is the Director of the AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) program where she provides education and support to the community.  Students were interested to learn about public health in our own community as well as the career possibilities associated with the field.  Ms. Hall spoke with students about her career pathway and some of the work she has done as an infection preventionist and education around medication labels and healthy eating.  Students were excited to learn so much about this broad and interesting topic!  Special thanks to Ashley and Greater Lawrence Family Health Center for sharing your time with our students!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

It’s that time of the year again!  Career Technical Education alumni came back to HHS to share their insights and advice with current Juniors and Seniors.  This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the transition to college or military life.  Day one brought back six alums from the Information Technology, Computer Science & Web Development and Engineering/Manufacturing programs.  Day two was composed of six alums from the Healthcare Occupations and Biomedical Science programs.  It was great to hear from our past students and we are so proud of all they are accomplishing!

Friday, January 16, 2026

CTE Healthcare Occupations Seniors presented their Capstone presentations.  The Capstone Project is the culmination of their four years in the CTE program.  Students select a topic that is important to them, research and create a deliverable.  It was amazing to hear what they accomplished and we are so proud of them!

Friday, January 16, 2026

This week our CTE Biomedical Science sophomores in Mrs. Bamford’s Human Body Systems class had the opportunity to learn from Jen White, a physical therapist at Elliot Hospital!

Jen was a dynamic and engaging speaker who shared real-world stories from her career, highlighting the wide variety of settings she’s worked in—from hospital-based care to home health. Her visit was especially meaningful because students are currently working on a project where they step into the role of physical therapists, making her insights highly relevant and directly connected to their curriculum.

Jen discussed injury trends across different age groups, explained how physical therapists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and gave students a hands-on look at tools of the trade. She demonstrated both the gait belt and the goniometer—a tool students have already practiced using in class—allowing them to see it in action and realize that this is a real tool physical therapists use every day. Several students even volunteered to help demonstrate techniques, making the experience interactive and engaging.

Thank you so much to Jen for taking time out of her day to inspire our students. We had a lot of fun—and learned a lot too!

Wednesday, February 5, 2026

Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Biomedical Science Freshman Class welcomed Physical Therapist Allison Stringer to speak about her career. She provided an in-depth overview of what the career entails, the educational and licensure requirements, as well as the average salary and job outlook. She discussed interesting cases and answered the many excellent questions that students had. It was an informative and enjoyable experience for students. They left class with a greater appreciation for the hard work that this career requires. Allison is also serving as a mentor for one of our seniors who is doing her capstone project in the field of physical therapy. Thank you so much to Allison for sharing her expertise with our students!

CTE Healthcare Occupations Juniors had the opportunity for an interactive discussion with Christina Bain, BSN, RN; who works as a Hospice Nurse for All Care Hospice based in Lynn and North Andover, MA.  Ms. Bain is also an adjunct clinical instructor at Rivier University.  She gave an overview of the role of the Hospice nurse and shared many personal anecdotes with the students. Students also had the opportunity to ask in depth questions to learn more about the nursing role in Hospice Care.  Thank you Ms. Bain for sharing your time and experience with our students!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Juniors in the CTE Healthcare Occupations program began their clinical placement this week at Port Nursing Center in Newburyport.  This opportunity is the culmination of 3 years of preparation.  Students will assist residents at the center with their activities of daily living as well as learning how a vital center functions to provide care to our community.  Students are very excited to learn about a variety of issues facing our elders as well as learning about how a Skilled Nursing Center functions.  We are thankful to the staff at Port Nursing Center for supporting our program and students!

HHS Intern Spotlight: Kelvin Perdomo, a senior who has shown incredible motivation and has taken all the necessary steps to earn this valuable internship at the Haverhill Fire Department. During his time at the station, he has observed and participated in hands-on training, learned about firefighting equipment, and gained real-world insight into what it takes to work in this heroic field.

We are incredibly grateful to the firefighters at the Haverhill Fire Department for opening their doors, mentoring Kelvin, and sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep up the great work, Kelvin! 

January 14, 2026

HHS Intern Spotlight Chromebook Repair interns from the Computer Science & Web Development, and Information Technology programs have been doing an amazing job supporting the Haverhill Public School system. This dedicated group has repaired hundreds of Chromebooks, helping ensure students and staff have the technology they need every day. We are proud of their commitment, teamwork, and professionalism. Keep up the great work!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

HHS Intern Spotlight – We are proud to highlight Ava Acosta, a junior in the CTE PLTW Biomedical Program, who is currently completing an internship at the Nevins MSPCA as a dog and cat caregiver. Ava has shown strong dedication, and compassion in her role. This internship aligns with her future career goals in animal care and health. Great work, Ava!

February 10, 2026

HHS Internship Spotlight– Congrats Elena Fairbrother, a senior in the CTE Biomedical program, on completing her third ELO internship at Parkland Medical Center. During her internship, Elena gained hands-on experience in a hospital setting by assisting staff, and observing daily operations in the ER. Her professionalism earned her shadow days in the surgical unit.

Pictured with her mother at the Parkland Showcase, where she presented her topic of interest on how nurses and medical staff assist and respond to aggressive patients in an emergency room setting, highlighting strategies used to support both patient safety and staff care.  #WhoareweCTE

CLASS of 2026 ~ Calendar of Events

Monday, April 6, 2026

• Senior Class Trip – Red Sox Game – Fenway Park 4:30pm

Week of April 13, 2026

• Spring Spirit Week

Weeks of May 4,2026 and May 11, 2026 – AP EXAMS

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• Early College Graduation 5-6:30pm – NECC Campus
• Arts Alive Showcase 4-7pm – Haverhill High School

Monday, May 18, 2026

• Civics Showcase 5:30pm-7pm – Haverhill City Hall

Thursday, May 21, 2026

• Night of Stars 6pm, HHS Auditorium (invite only)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

• Senior Prom 6-10pm – Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, NH

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

• Last day of Classes for the class of 2026
• Express Senior Sign Out – HHS Courtyard starting at 10:14am

Thursday, May 28, 2026

• Chapel Practice – Auditorium (need to be in the library courtyard by 8:30am)
• R. Elaine Croston Poetry Reading Contest 1030am – HHS Auditorium
• Senior Sign-Out – HHS Auditorium and Gym

Friday, May 29, 2026

• Senior Chapel HHS Auditorium – Students and Staff ONLY!
  • 10am – Seniors report in mall area CAP AND GOWN REQUIRED
  • 1045am – Procession begins
  • 11am – Chapel Program begins – program lasts about 90 minutes

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

• CTE Celebrations HHS Auditorium – 6-7:30pm

Thursday, June 4, 2026

• Graduation Practice/Senior Cookout Haverhill Stadium – 10:30am
• Senior Farewell Night HHS Circle – 6pm

Friday, June 5, 2026

• Class of 2026 Graduation Haverhill Stadium – graduates report at 4:45pm

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, four of our students competed in the Massachusetts Regional Conference for National History Day at Stoneham High School.
Three students designed a tri-fold, and one designed a website.
This involved only using 500 student composed words and drawing on almost 25 sources, 10-15 of which needed to be primary sources to compose their thesis with supported evidence.
This also involved an interview before a panel of judges from various other historical societies and former teachers and superintendents.
This was a labor of love for these kids.
Gateway schools rarely participate.

Kaylee Mena’s Website.
https://site.nhd.org/05915416/home

Awards and results will be made available over the next few days from the Massachusetts Historical Society.