Panther PulseOctober 10th, 2025
Holliston High School is excited to provide our students with hands-on career experiences through internships, workplace learning, and guest speaker opportunities. Our goal is to help students explore a wide range of careers, develop professional skills, and make informed decisions about their future paths.
We are seeking local professionals, business owners, and organizations who are interested in supporting our students by:
- Hosting High School students as Interns
- Participating as a guest speaker to share your expertise and insights about your career field
- Offering workplace tours or job shadowing opportunities
Your involvement will help students gain valuable real-world exposure, build confidence, and develop skills that will prepare them for future success. Please complete this form to indicate your interest and provide information about the opportunities you can share.
Sue Stone, Career Services Coordinator, will reach out to provide details of the offerings when interest has been expressed.
Thank you for supporting Holliston High School students as they explore careers and prepare for the future. Your contributions makes a real difference in helping them connect learning to the world of work.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, October 13th - No School (Indigenous People's Day)
Wednesday, October 15th - PSAT Day
Friday, October 17th - Homecoming Dance
Monday, October 20th - No School (Diwali)
Friday, October 31st - Senior Dress Up Day
Monday, November 3rd - End of Term 1
Tuesday, November 4th - No School (Professional Development)
HomecomingInformation10/17
We are very excited about our Homecoming dance this coming Friday, 10/17. The dance will occur behind the field house from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
- Students should enter at the sidewalk towards the back side of the fieldhouse.
- The cost to enter the dance is $10
- To enter the dance, students must show their student ID. ONLY Holliston High School students are allowed to attend the dance.
- Students may enter until 8:30 p.m. Should the game go long, we will extend the allowed entry time. (Football players, cheerleaders, and members of the band will be allowed to enter after 8:30 p.m.)
- No re-entry is allowed. If a student leaves the dance, they will not be allowed to re-enter and should leave the school property.
- The theme of the dance is Wild Wild West. Appropriate attire is required.
- Students are not allowed to bring medication to the dance. Students who require an EpiPen may carry an EpiPen.
- This is a school-sponsored event, and all school rules must be followed.
- Students cannot bring outside food or beverages to the event.
- Any bags brought to the dance will be searched.
ParkingOffCampus
As a reminder, students should not park on Marked Tree Road or Robin Hill Road during the school day. These areas are residential and not intended for student parking. We request that all students without designated parking spots on school grounds make alternative transportation arrangements.
Please be aware that vehicles parked in violation of state or town regulations may be subject to ticketing or towing at the owner’s expense. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping to maintain positive relationships with our neighbors.
October15th
We want to share some important information about what will be happening at Holliston High School on Tuesday, October 15th. This day is designed to support students in their academic growth and post-secondary planning.
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Grades 10 & 11: Students will take the PSAT in the morning. This assessment provides valuable practice for the SAT and helps us better understand areas of student strength and growth. They will then attend their 3rd and 4th block classes.
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Grade 9: Freshmen will attend a presentation by Holliston alumnus Jesse Green and then work with school counselors on the MYCAP and SCOIR post-secondary planning process. This work helps students begin thinking about their goals and future pathways. They will then attend their 3rd and 4th block classes.
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Grade 12: Seniors will not attend school that day. Instead, they are expected to use the time to explore post-secondary options. Examples include visiting a college campus, meeting with a military recruiter, connecting with professional training programs, or engaging in other activities that support their planning for life after Holliston High School. To receive credit for the day, seniors must submit evidence of their visit or work completed. Seniors who need help determining an option for the day should speak with their school counselor or Ms. Stone in the Counseling Office.
RegisterforyourAPExams
AP students: Registration for 2025-2026 AP exams is now open with different deadlines based on when your course started.
- Fall courses (Term 1 and online classes) must register by October 31, 2025
- Spring courses (Term 3) have until February 28, 2026
Remember that registration requires TWO steps:
- Activating your exam on MyAP and
- Paying the $101 fee on the APTS website.
NotesfromtheNurses❤️🩹
Hello families!
There will be a FLU/COVID Clinic on Saturday, October 18th at Placentino Elementary School !
For more information please click the link here to register!
HHS will begin our mandatory health screenings on November 6, 2025. We will be screening 9th and 10th graders. If you want to OPT OUT your student from any health screening, please submit this form HERE.
Any questions - please reach out!
With good health & gratitude,
Tereza & Kim
YearbookInformation
As the school year is underway, so is the 2025-2026 Yearbook! As we know, many parents like to purchase a yearbook, we wanted to make you aware that sales for the 2025-2026 yearbook are now live. As of now, yearbooks are $70.00, and prices will increase on 10/1/2025 and again on 2/28/2026. We wanted to make sure seniors/parents/guardians know and get their books purchased early at the discounted price. Last year, the books sold out, and some people were not able to purchase a book, so the earlier you buy, the better!
You can purchase the yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com (search for Holliston High School). If you need financial assistance, please contact the administration, and they will contact the yearbook advisor (Joel Stembridge).
Business Ads → We also offer space in the yearbook for local businesses to advertise! If you would like to purchase an ad for the yearbook, please see the pricing below. All ads can be created at www.yearbookforever.com
Business Ad:
Full page: $250
1/2 page: $185
1/4 page: $60
1/8 page: $40
Additionally, here is the important information sent over the summer for Seniors!:
- Senior pictures are due Friday, 10/24/2025, NO EXCEPTIONS
- Take your pictures over the summer!
- If you take pictures with Henry Studios, they will send us your photo
- Otherwise, please email your senior photo to yearbook@holliston.k12.ma.us
- Photos should be 4” by 5” @ 300dpi jpg format
- Senior Baby photos due by Friday, 11/7/2025
- Please email to yearbook@holliston.k12.ma.us with the subject “STUDENT NAME- baby picture”
Family Ads → If you would like to purchase an ad for the yearbook please see the pricing below. All ads can be created at www.yearbookforever.com
Personal/Family Ad (for seniors)
Full page: $230
1/2 page: $165
1/4 page: $80
1/8 page: $40
Please reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to creating a great yearbook!
AnnualStudentVerificationForms
You should have received an email regarding "Annual Student Verification Forms. This quick update ensures we have:
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Your current contact information for important school updates and documents
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Required information for state reporting for Holliston residents
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Accurate details for communication
The form will come from the following email address: noreply@noreply.powerschool.com. This must be completed at the start of the school year. If you have any questions or need support, please contact:
Jodi Harrington / harringtonj@holliston.k12.ma.us / (508) 429-0693
SchoolCounseling
The vision and the commitment of the HHS School Counseling Office is to empower students to embrace their potential by understanding and managing their emotions, setting and achieving positive goals, feeling and showing empathy for others, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making informed decisions and healthy choices. Information regarding counselor caseloads, scheduling, and post-secondary planning can be found on the School Counseling website: School Counseling Office.
Athletics&WinterSportsRegistration
Click the links below for the most up to date athletic information
Games Schedules, Rosters & Results
Please follow @HollistonAD on X and @HollistonAthletics on Instagram
Winter sports registration is now open through November 14th, click here to register
PrincipalChat
Each month I invite parents and caregivers to join me at Holliston High School to learn more about the experience of our students and to answer questions. In order to accommodate schedules, I hold these coffee hours both in the morning and the early evening. Below are the dates of coffee hour meetings for the year.
Thursday, October 9th at 8:30am in the main office
Thursday, November 6th at 5:00pm in the main office
Thursday, December 4th at 8:30am in the main office
Thursday, January 8th at 5:00pm in the main office
Thursday, February 5th at 8:30am in the main office
Thursday, March 5th at 5:00pm in the main office
Thursday, April 2nd at 8:30am in the main office
Thursday, May 7th at 5:00pm in the main office
HollistonPTOSki&SnowboardClubRegistration
Registration Opens October 28th, 2025
Does your high schooler have free time on Sunday evenings this Winter? Get them out on the Wachusett slopes for some fresh air and sweet turns! The PTO offers a ride to and from the mountain and Wachusett offers discounted passes, rentals, and lessons. All information and the registration can be found here.
HollistonPTO
HOLLISTON PTO & SEPAC SPIRIT SHOP — Now Open All Year! Click Here to Shop Now!
Shop your favorite Holliston gear anytime through our year-round online store:
- Free shipping on orders $100+ OR Local pickup in Holliston at Fitted Laundry (84 October Hill Rd)
- Try before you buy — visit the facility to check sizing
- On-demand production — items are made in-house. Please allow up to 30 days before shipment
- Seasonal refreshes — new looks throughout the year will be announced
Best part: 10% of every purchase goes straight back to Holliston PTO or SEPAC. Shop local. Give back. Wear it with pride!
PTO October Newsletter Link: https://conta.cc/3Kz0YmY
HOLLISTONHMAPA(MusicandArtsParentAssoc.)
David List