Horizon Middle School
Weekly Newsletter - September 22, 2023
ATTENDANCE LINE: 509-558-4950
After School Arrangements
Please make arrangements with your child before school as to their afternoon transportation plans. Due to the number of students in the building, it is not always easy to get messages to students throughout the day. This will also help alleviate disruptions to class times.
Horizon PTO
Valleyfest
2023 Valleyfest events
Friday, September 22nd - Valleyfest Parade. Come down and support your Hawks as the ASB, WEB, and dance team march down Sprague Avenue. The parade begins at 7:30.
The Hearts of Gold Parade starts at Appleway Florist and finishes at Perrine Road.
Saturday and Sunday-September 23rd and 24th - Catch lots of events and vendors, It looks to be a great weekend, so come say hi and have some family fun!
IMPORTANT PARENT PICK UP GUIDELINES
When picking students up in the parent pick up lot at the east side of the school, please pull forward and pick up from the curb only. We want to ensure everyone makes it to their ride safely and efficiently.
School Hours and Late Start Thursday Information
Arrival -
Students will not be allowed in the school building until 7:45 (8:45 on Thursdays).
Dismissal -
Students are to leave school grounds upon dismissal at 2:40 unless they are involved in school sports or other school related after hours activities. If you are picking your child up, we ask that you arrive as close to 2:40 as possible to lessen the number of students on campus.
BUS LANE ETIQUETTE
Please refrain from parking along the curb in front of the building. This area is for busses before school, after school and for our mid-day pickups and drop offs. Thank you.
HORIZON DANCE TEAM
Horizon Middle School is excited to start a Dance Team Intramural for all grade levels (6,7,8) this year. The program will run the entire school year. Sign ups are available on Final Forms and payment can be made on CVSD's InTouch Payment System.
PowerSchool Assistance
Should you need assistance with PowerSchool, please click the following link for helpful information:
STUDENT INFORMATION
PE T-SHIRTS ON SALE NOW IN THE OFFICE
PE T-shirts are required at Horizon. We are trying something new this year. All PE uniforms will be purchased in the office. They will be available for purchase all year for your convenience.
Scooter Racks
We have two scooter racks for kids to lock up their rides in safe and easily accessible areas outside of the school. Scooters are not to be stored in the building so please have your child bring a lock if they choose to ride so they will remain secure during the school day.
ACADEMICS
Horizon Middle School Soaring Hawks
Horizon Middle School recognizes students who show exceptional academic and strong character.
Students who earn a minimum of 3.5 GPA for each of the first three quarters of the academic year are eligible to join the Horizon Middle School Soaring Hawks National Junior Honor Society. After each quarter, names of eligible students will be posted and published at school. Students whose names are posted each of the first three quarters are eligible to join Honor Society at the end of the year ceremony. During the ceremony, students receive certificates and medals in recognition of their achievements.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
The application for free and reduced school lunches can be found by clicking here.
IMPORTANT DATES
Upcoming Events
September 22 - Valleyfest Parade
October 2 - 6th Grade Field Trip (Hawley/Day)
October 4 - 8th Grade HUB Career Fair Field Trip
October 6 - 6th Grade Field Trip (Estes/Parsloe/Hilfiker/Weinrich)
October 17-20 - Fall Conferences (Early Release at 12:30 pm)
October 19 - Evening Conferences (4 pm to 6 pm)
October 19 - Student picture retakes
Horizon Middle School
Email: jmurdock@cvsd.org or dhall@cvsd.org
Website: https://hms.cvsd.org/
Location: 3915 South Pines Road
Phone: 509-558-4940