News

Don’t let our small size fool you—we have BIG things going on! This is our rooftop—the place where we shout all the great news. Check here for the news and announcements that affect our school family.

Donation Items Needed

Mr. Fitz has been collecting materials for "The Path", a mosaic wall project that will go up in the outdoor hallway between the office and the library. Over the next year, with help of students and community members, we will be converting the hallway to a pathway of positive energy and light. The theme is celebrating the Growth Mindset as we follow our paths of learning. 

The mosaic will consist mainly of reused, repurposed materials. If you have any of these to donate, please let Mr. Fitz know

  • 1/4" thick mirror (broken mirrors are fine - they will be cut up into pieces anyway)
  • Unused tiles (especially those with color or patterns - we have a lot of white already)
  • Chipped ceramic or China plates, cups, etc. (especially colored or patterned)
  • Parent/student volunteers to help with the assembling of the mosaic (cutting mirror, gluing pieces to the wall, etc.)
Art for the Sky April 17–19

Daniel Dancer will be in Angwin to design art on our athletic field, and our students and staff will become an equal part in a giant living image of a wolf. With the support of the Angwin Volunteer Fire Department, this will be filmed from above. This will be a STEAM-focused, whole-school, 3-day artist-in-residency program. We will be in need of a place for the artist to stay, as well as approximately eight parent volunteers.

Annual 5th Grade Spelling Bee

Delia Bennett is the 5th-grade spelling bee champion. The runner-up is Gavin Callnan. These two students will represent Howell Mountain Elementary School at the Federated Women of the Upper Valley 44th Annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, April 19. Congratulations and good luck! We are proud of you!

Co-Ed Volleyball and Little Sluggers Seasons Start Soon

The City of St. Helena Parks and Recreation have activities that will get your kids moving this spring! 

St. Helena Co-Ed Youth Volleyball practices start April 11, 2023. Games start April 20, 2023. Join one of the two divisions: Under 14 and Under 11. 

St. Helena Little Sluggers season starts on April 10, 2023, for ages four to six.

Visit City of St. Helena Parks and Rec page to register. 

Graduating Eighth Graders

Saint Helena High School counselors will be on campus on March 30 at 11:00 a.m. to review course offerings for incoming ninth graders. Parents are welcome to attend. In addition, on March 16 from 11:30 to 3:22, incoming ninth graders will have the opportunity to learn about academic pathways, student activities, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Parent Night will be Thursday, March 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tdap for All 7th Graders

Tdap is a required vaccine for all incoming 7th graders. If you are a parent of a sixth grader, please schedule this vaccine now. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run North Bay is sponsoring a Sparkling Spring 2023 session. This session runs from March 6 through May 20. Registration opens on February 14 at Girls on the Run North Bay. Howell Mountain is allowed 13 participants and the sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 to 4:05 p.m. All participants will learn and build life skill tools to be a leader, connect with new friends, and so much more! Check out the Girls on the Run Sparking Spring 2023 Flyer.