A Warm, Wildcat Welcome

The first days of school are always stressful for students. "Where are my classes, where is my locker, who is in my second period, will I like my teachers, etc.?"  These are all questions that students have and they are compounded for students who are entirely new to our district.  

We had a incident last week that showcased the very best character in our kids.

A new student went to lunch and all of the tables were full with students catching up with friends about summer adventures. The new student surveyed the cafeteria looking for a welcoming place to sit. Just then, one of our volleyball players came to her and gave the student her seat at a table with all of her friends. The volleyball player then went all the way across to the cafeteria to get herself a chair and returned to the table. She introduced the new student to her friends and our new student has been sitting and conversing  with the group every day since. While this may seem like a small gesture, it is not. Finding a "place" to sit in the cafeteria can be one of he most stressful events of a student's high school experience. It not only meant a great deal to that student, it also made me extremely proud of our kids.

I was proud of our kids and how they stepped up to welcome our new student. They made an extremely awkward moment into an opportunity to perhaps make a lifelong friend.  Very proud.  #wildcatkindness

Dr. Jason Beavers
HHS Assistant Principal
@DrBeaversHHS