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This past week, 11 students had a very special opportunity to attend a service mission to Houston, organized by Mrs. Aliza Konig, Assistant Principal, in conjunction with NCSY. The purpose of the mission was to help Houston citizens who are still rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Harvey. The students worked alongside volunteers, from the disaster relief group St. Bernard’s Parish, to reconstruct a wall in the home of a hurricane victim.

Long time HALB science teacher Mr. Gerry Bass retires after 36 years at the school. In his honor, HALB established an annual award for an 8^th grade student who demonstrates excellence in science and scientific research.

Over 150 eighth graders from many metropolitan elementary schools got a taste of what their high school experience at the Stella K. Abraham High School would be like. On Tuesday, December 10, SKA student ambassadors welcomed aspiring high schoolers who got a glimpse of many of the highlights SKA has to offer, along with the energy and warmth it projects.

What do you get when you add up 2,441 quarters, 3,535 dimes, 2,491 nickels, 12,739 pennies, and some dollar bills thrown in for good measure?