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:
December News
A Look Into January


Dear HMS Families, 

On behalf of Harding Middle School students and staff, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. I would personally like to thank everyone for their generous support throughout the month of November. The staff, students, and their families did a tremendous job supporting the SADD Club troop drive, LEO'S Club shoebox donations, and the annual SCS Stuff-A-Bus campaign. All these events were successful and helpful in getting the school in the Holiday spirit.

December is a time to share weather-related school closings information. For your earliest convenience, we will communicate through our district school messenger system, radio, and the local television stations to notify parents when there is a school delay or closing. December also signals the arrival of our Christmas break. All Steubenville City Schools will observe winter break on December 20 - January 2, and classes will resume Monday, January 3.

If I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. My e-mail address is bmills@rollred.org or you can reach me by phone at Harding Middle School, (740) 282-3481. 

Sincerely,
Principal Bryan Mills
Make Up Picture Day
Date: December 1
Day: Wednesday
Time: 8 am

Every student should have their picture taken for school records, even if they are not purchasing them.
SCS Orchestra Christmas Concert
Date: December 2
Day: Thursday
Time: 7 pm
Date: December 4
Day: Saturday
Time: 12 pm

Featuring the HMS 7th & 8th grade band
HMS Christmas Choir Concert
Date: December 7
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7 pm
4-H Informational Meeting For Grades 3rd-12th
Date: December 7
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5 pm
Location: Keenan Conference Center at the High School
4-H Informational Meeting For Kindergarten-2nd
Date: December 14
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5 pm
Location: Keenan Conference Center at the High School
7th/8th Grade Christmas Dance
Date: December 10
Day: Friday
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
School Spelling Bee
Date: December 13
Day: Monday
Time: During School
Location: HMS

*Students only
End of 2nd Grading Period
Date: December 17
Day: Friday
Ugly Sweater/Holiday Spirit Day
Date: December 17
Day: Friday

Come to school wearing your favorite ugly sweater or holiday-themed gear.
Winter Break
No school Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31

Classes resume on Monday, January 3
Christmas Day
Date: December 25
Day: Saturday
New Year's Day
Date: January 1
Day: Saturday
Begin 2nd Semester
Date: January 3
Day: Monday
1st Semester Awards
for 7th & 8th

8th Grade Awards
Date: Jan. 13
Day: Thursday
Time: 9 am
Location: HMS Gym

7th Grade Awards
Date: Jan. 13
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: HMS Gym
1st Semester Awards
for 5th & 6th

6th Grade Awards
Date: Jan. 14
Day: Friday
Time: 9 am
Location: HMS Gym

5th Grade Awards
Date: Jan. 14
Day: Friday
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: HMS Gym
Martin Luther King JR. Day

No School
Date: January 17
Day: Monday
November Activities
Congratulations to Mrs. Rubish's homeroom for being this year's SADD Troop drive winners! The items were boxed up and sent to troops currently serving our Country. Mrs. Rubish's homeroom brought in over 300 items! Thank you to everyone who donated!
Science Fair
5th/6th Grade Game Night
5th/6th Grade Game Night
SHS And HMS Thespians Performance
HMS Leo's Club donated 30 shoeboxes full of toys for the Samaritan Purse's Operation Christmas Child. A big thank you to all the families that helped with his service project!
Some of our National Junior Honor Society members helping with the Stuff the Bus campaign.
Please help the school district to stay healthy...
Remember that washing your hands with soap for at least 30 seconds can save you from getting sick. If your child gets sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, they should not return to school until they've gone free from that symptom for 24 hours without medicine. Providing a Dr. note will help cover missed hours from school. Please make sure the office has an up-to-date working phone number in case we need you to pick up an ill student.

If you receive a letter from the nurse because your child has failed vision or hearing screening, please have the attached paper for the doctor filled out as soon as possible and return it to the office. The Ohio Department of Health tracks these. We want to give our students the best chance at a great education and future.

As always I am here to help, so feel free to call me.

Your School Nurse- Amy Neely, RN, BSN, CSN
HMS Winter Sports
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Checking Grades on ProgressBook
Grades can be checked online on ProgressBook.
Parents need a registration key to set up their parent account. If you have not set up the parent account or you are having trouble getting into an existing account, contact the office or email klancia@rollred.org and she will send you your registration key.
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Family Medical Care School Based Health Center
CHANGE, INC.
CHANGE, INC. will be able to provide care for those students who turn in their Family Medical Care packets. This school based Health Center has licensed healthcare staff and it's located in Harding Middle School. They will be able to help with any of your urgent & primary care needs. We have behavioral health & counseling available as well. The clinic also offers a fully functioning lab.

The School Based Heath Care, by no means, replaces your child's pediatrician or family provider. The providers will assure a summary of the visit will be sent to your family provider. Parents can schedule appointments for their child before, during, or immediately after school. Parents are also welcomed at the appointments if they would like to be there.


The school Based Health Care hours will be Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 3:30PM at Harding

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Harding Middle School
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
740-282-3481
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