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

What's Happening In May

Summer Camps

A Look Ahead

Message from our Principal:

Dear HMS Families, 

It is hard to believe that summer vacation is just around the corner. For these final weeks, our students will be enrolled in project-based classes during the Maymester to finish out our school year. Let's finish up STALLION STRONG! The middle school years are a time of tremendous change and growth, and the end of a school year highlights how much each student has persevered through their challenges and accomplished their personally set goals. It was an honor and a pleasure to teach your children and take this journey with them. 

The Hollywood themed 8th-grade dance is on Friday, May 12th from 6 to 8 pm and their graduation is Wednesday, May 24th at 10 am. We look forward to having these opportunities to celebrate the 2023 eighth-grade graduating class as their middle school years come to a close!

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact a teacher or me directly. We are here to work together to provide the best possible education for your student! 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

Harding Middle SBHC will be doing free sports physicals on May, 9, 10, and 11 during school hours. Students have to have a physical before going out for any sports. They are good for 1 year. Physicals will be $30 after May 12.

If you would like your child to have a physical, please call our School-Based Health Center to schedule an appointment. 740-284-5712 option 3.

Newbrough Photography will be set up at the dance. $5 per photo or you can order online.

**Must be in school a minimum of half a day to attend

**All CCP students must attend their CCP class.

4th Grade Bump-Up Day

When: May 15th

Where: Harding Middle School

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

*Please contact your child's elementary school if you do not want them to participate in the event. 

Students will be outside (weather permitting)

Hats & sunscreen suggested

5th Grade Field Trip

Where: Fernwood State Forest

Date: Tuesday, May 16th

Time: 10:00 am

Please dress for the outdoors

*Please contact the main office if you do not want your child to participate

8th Grade Graduation

Date: May 24

Day: Wednesday

Time: 10:00 am

Where: Harding Stadium (Weather Permitting)

7th Grade Academic/Extracurricular Awards

Date: May 24, 2023

Day: Wednesday

Time: 12:30 pm

Where: HMS Gym

6th Grade Academic/Extracurricular Awards

Date: May 25, 2023

Day: Thursday

Time: 9:00 am

Where: HMS Gym

5th Grade Academic/Extracurricular Awards

Date: May 25, 2023

Day: Thursday

Time: 12:30 pm

Where: HMS Gym

• 5th Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 16 (9 am)
• First Day of 2023-2024 School Year - Wednesday, August 23

Please get your 7th grader vaccinated this summer to avoid the fall rush. Your student needs a meningococcal vaccine and a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) These vaccines are required by the Ohio department of Health. If for some reason your child cannot have these vaccines, then an exemption must be filed in the main office. Everything must be complete by the 2nd week of school. Please call Change, Inc, the school-based clinic, to schedule your vaccines, or use your own doctor, or use the Jefferson County Health Department, or a local pharmacy. You must have proof of vaccination- paperwork for the file. Any questions, call the school nurse ext. 4125.

Here is some info on creating positive children. How to foster good body image, good self esteem, and how to encourage children are included.



Thank you !

Amy Neely, RN, BSN, CSN

Congratulations to HMS Team McClurg for placing 2nd at the DI State Competition!

Through Our Eyes Art Contest 7th & 8th Grade Winners!

March PBIS Students

Jazz Choir performed at the Kiwanis group luncheon.

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.

In the pm...

HMS will dismiss in the following manner...

1. 2:30 Bus students will exit the building
2. 2:35 Walkers will exit
3. 2:39 Car riders will exit

• The cars must pull into parking spots while waiting on their student after school.
• Please observe directives from staff on duty.

Your compliance is necessary for the safety of our students. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

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 children before, during, or immediately after school. Parents are also welcome at the appointments if they would like to be there.

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