Author: bhumphrey

Hawks' Country

Volume 1, Issue 1

Holly Springs High/Jr. School

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Meet the Media Specialist…...

Hello Patrons,
It has been 10 years since I assumed the role of library media specialist servicing both the high school and jr. high. This year I would like to dedicate a simple, straightforward poem that embodies the defining purpose of the library. “Open A Book” written by Jane Baskwill means stepping into another world and discovering new things.

Can independent reading improve test scored?
Survey Says……..TRUE!!!!!!!!!
According to the American Library Association, “The amount of free reading done outside of school has consistently been found to relate to growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information (Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding 1988; Greaney 1980; Guthrie and Greaney 1991; Taylor, Frye, and Maruyama 1990). Students who read independently become better readers, score higher on achievement tests in all subject areas, and have greater content knowledge than those who do not (Krashen 1993; Cunningham and Stanovich 1991; Stanovich and Cunningham 1993).” (www.ala.org)

Responsibilities of the Library Advisory Committee

As advisors to the LMS professional staff and as advocates for the LMC program, members of the library advisory committee make a commitment to support the LMC staff and program and to work collegially to enhance and improve the LMC program, resources, and services for the benefit of all students and teachers. The library advisory committee should meet at least twice during the school year (i.e., once each semester).
Holly Springs School District
The mission of the HSSD is to educate students who can compete in the global community.
Holly Springs High / Junior High School
The mission of the HSHS/HSJH Library Program is to provide students with the skills and resources to cultivate proficient readers, develop critical thinkers, and informational users utilizing all formats and media to support all facets of the 21st century academic learner.

Barbara Humphrey-Media Specialist
Cravin Turnage – Holly High School Principal
Brian White-Distance Learning/Elective Department
Ciante Barber-English Department
Brandi Woodson-Social Science Department
Supreet Kaur-Science Department
Harvinder Singh – Math Department
Andre DeBerry-Community Member
Tamika Bohanna-Parent Representative
Mikaiya Vaxter-High School Student Representative
LeTashia White – Junior High School Principal
Bradley Knight– Junior High School Teacher
Shyia Spencer -Junior High School Student Representative
Cornelius Spencer - Junior High School Parent Representative
Erica Avent --Holly Springs School District Representative
Beverly Phillips-Parent Center/Community Liaison