The purpose of this email is to share information regarding Harding Middle School. It is a monthly newsletter featuring HMS news and current events.                                                                                                                  In This Issue: A Message From Mr. Mills Whats Happening In September

HMS NEWS IN THE MIDDLE September 2018

EDUCATE - MOTIVATE - INSPIRE

Dear HMS Families, I am happy to report that the opening weeks of school have been a success. The year is off to a smooth start and we are looking forward to some exciting things from this talented student body.   Everyone here at Harding Middle School is very thankful for the opportunity to educate your child(ren). It is truly an honor that we take very seriously and thank you for your constant support.  If you would like to contact me, my e-mail address is bmills@redroll.org. You can also reach me by phone at Harding Middle School, (740) 282-3481. Sincerely, Principal Bryan Mills

HMS NEWS

Labor Day Monday - Sept. 3 NO SCHOOL

7th & 8th GRADE BAND PICTURES Date:  Sept. 4 Day: Tuesday Time: 3:00 pm Location: HMS Gym

Art Club Meetings Attention Potential ART CLUB MEMBERS !!!!! For Who/WHAT : 6th, 7th & 8th Grader Informational meeting Date: Sept. 6th Day: Thursday Time: 2:40 -3:10 Location: Art Room FOR WHO / What: 5th Grade Informational meeting Date: Sept. 13th Day: Thursday Time: 2:40 -3:10 Location: Art Room

All Valley Youth and Community Rally Date:  Sept. 9 Day:  Sunday Time:  6 pm Location:  Harding Stadium Steubenville native, WNBA Star and winner of the first professional women's slam dunk contest Sylvia Crawley will be the featured speaker. Big Red alumni The Fletcher Boyz and American Idol participant Savannah Grant will also be performing. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend."

SADD Club Signups SADD Club is having signups during Homerooms Sept.10th through Sept. 14th. It is $1 donation to be a member.

4th, 5th & 6th Grade Band Recruitment Night

This evening is for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students interested in joining the HMS band! Come test instruments and decide which you enjoy most! Date:  Sept. 11 Day: Tuesday Time:  5 pm - 8 pm Location:  SHS Commons/Keenan Conf. Room

National Junior Honor Society REMINDER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPT. 14th!! Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining National Junior Honor Society should obtain an application from Mrs. Arlesic in room 206. Requirements: 7th or 8th grade 3.5 GPA/Principal's List or better (academic achievement) Active Membership in LEO Club (community service) Model School Behavior (citizenship) Completed Application Packet To be considered for membership, students must have a completed application packet to Mrs. Arlesic NO LATER than Friday, September 14th. Students with incomplete applications or late applications will not be admitted this year, but may apply again next year.  7th Grade membership carries over into 8th grade. Last year's members do not need to apply again.  If selected, the induction ceremony will be October 4 th at SHS.  Thank You, Mrs. Gina Arlesic Gifted Education Harding Middle School Ext: 4006

Harding Bell Schedule *Cafe` Doors open at 7:15 daily

HMS Attendance Reminders

At Harding middle school we strive for student success and excellence. This is only possible when students are present in the building and on time to school. Below are some general reminders about our attendance policies and what you can expect as you begin your journey here as a Harding Stallion. Further details regarding our attendance policies can be found in the student handbook your child will be receiving at the start of the school year. We are looking forward to a new and successful school year! The morning tardy bell rings at 8:00 am. Students must be in their homeroom before this bell rings or they will be marked tardy for the day. If your student must miss school or be tardy due to an appointment that cannot be scheduled at any other time, an excuse must be brought in upon return. If your student misses..... 5 days - a letter will be sent home outlining school policies 7 days - a family support meeting will be scheduled 10 days - your student will be referred to court for mediation If your student is tardy..... 6 days - lunch detention will be assigned and a letter will be sent home 12 days - after school detention assigned for each subsequent day tardy

On-line Report Cards Beginning this 2018-2019 school year, parents of Steubenville City Schools students will have to go online (Progress Book) to find their child's quarterly and semester grades.  SCS will be sending out a call notification to parents and guardians to remind them to check Progress Book at the end of each grading period.  Parents without access to the internet are free to go to the office to request the hard copy and one will be printed on the spot. We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Please see the photo for our am drop off and pick up patterns.This must be strictly followed in order to avoid congestion and dangerous situations for our students. In the am... All Students must enter through the cafeteria doors. Cars will be signaled to pull all the way down to the personnel on duty. Do not stop and drop off students in the middle of traffic flow. Traffic is one way heading down (west) on Calvin Jones After 8am students will need to enter through the main doors and report office for a tardy slip. In the pm... HMS will dismiss in the following manner... Busses Walkers Car riders The cars must pull into parking spots while waiting on their student after school. Please observe directives from staff on duty. Safety First....Don't be in a hurry. Latch Key is available for $5 daily if needed. Your compliance is necessary for the safety of our students. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Harding Middle School Fall Sports 2018

HMS Football

HMS Volleyball

HMS Cross Country

Message from the Nurse     ****WE STILL HAVE STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TURNED IN UPDATED SHOT RECORDS!! THESE ARE DUE SEPT. 14th!! Parents of 7th graders,   The State of Ohio requires all 7th grade students to have a T-dap vaccination and Meningitis vaccine to attend school. Review your shot records at home or call your physician to find out if your child is in need of these. Please turn in proof of shots by September 14, 2018. Your child can not attend school until proof is shown. Any absences due to not having these records will result in unexcused absences. At any time a parent/guardian can sign an exemption for vaccines and then get the vaccines at another time or if you do not wish for your child to receive these vaccinations you must have an exemption form on file and renewed each school year. These forms are available in the nurses office and need signed by a parent or guardian. If you would like your physician to fax your child's records, HMS fax number is 740-283-8949 The Jefferson County Health Department will offer immunization clinics Monday thru Thursday from 8-4 and Friday from 1-3. Please take a copy of your child’s shot record with you and a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. The Health Department will bill certain insurance plans and Ohio Medicaid; otherwise there will be a $20.00 fee. If you have any questions regarding this notice please contact the school nurse at Harding Middle School.  Thank you for your continued support of our schools. Amy Neely, RN, BSN, CSN

October Dates To Remember

Stallion Trot Meeting (Parent Information Meeting) When: Thurs. Oct. 4th Time: 8:30 am

‌ Picture Days 5th & 6th Grade Pictures - Wed. Oct. 10th 7th & 8th Grade Pictures - Thurs. Oct. 11th

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