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Horizon Middle School
Weekly Newsletter - September 29, 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
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early Release at 12:30 10/17-10/20
We wanted to share out information in regards to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Students will be released early, for conferences, on October 17-20. They will be released at 12:30 PM each of those four days. For those who are new to Horizon, I wanted to explain how conferences work on these four days. On Tuesday, October 17th, we will have arena conferences from 1 PM to 3 PM in our gyms. We will do the same from 4 PM to 6 PM on Thursday, October 19th. With arena conferences, parents can come and meet with teachers in an open house type format during those two hour blocks. Parents can choose to visit all six of their child’s teachers or just a few of them that they would like to connect with. In addition to our arena conferences, on the other days, teachers schedule specific times to meet with parents who they call and invite to attend a conference. If you do not get a call to attend a specific conference and would like to meet with your child’s teachers, please plan to come during one of the two arena conference sessions.
IMPORTANT PARENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP GUIDELINES
Parent Drop off and Pick up
When dropping-off/picking-up students 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.
Staff Parking Lot
The parking lot on the west side of the school, off of Pines Rd., is only for staff parking. There should be no parent drop-off or pickup in this lot.
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
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 16 - 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on Power School
October 17-20 - Fall Conferences (Early Release at 12:30 pm)
October 17 - Afternoon Arena Conferences (1 pm to 3 pm)
October 19 - Evening Arena 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