The Weekly Update - 5/13
Week of May 13th
Week of May 13th
Dear Middle School Families,
As we close the chapters of another school year, I want to express my gratitude for your partnership and support. Your involvement has been instrumental in making this year a success.
Wishing you a fantastic summer ahead!
All my best,
Ms. Coalter
Save the Date:
Monday, May 13:
- MS Softball Banquet
Tuesday, May 14:
- ELA CBA
- Social Studies CBA
Wednesday, May 15:
- Math CBA
- Science CBA
Thursday, May 16:
- CBA Make Up Day - ONLY students who need to make up a CBA are to attend.
Friday, May 17:
- N/A
Saturday, May 18:
- Race for the Cure
Tuesday, May 21:
- HTHS Graduation Ceremony @ World Harvest
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
We had a wonderful week in Washington DC with many of our 8th graders!
8th Grade Balloon Car Championship
The top 5 distances from both Mr. Aitken and Mrs. Merryman's science classes competed in the balloon car championship on Monday. All 10 students did a wonderful job. Sophia Rodney was crowned this year's Balloon Car Champion with a distance of 43 feet!
Calling All Runners - Cross Country Information
Summer Wrestling Camp
Order Your 23-24 Yearbook Today!
Follow the link below to order your 2023-2024 yearbook.
Yearbooks start as low as $18, but can be customized for an additional charge.
Student Reminders
1. AirPod, Earbuds, Headphones-
Students are not to be wearing any device that fits in or covers ears while walking in the hallways. This includes, but is not limited to, AirPods, earbuds and/or headphones.
These items may only be worn when directed to do so by a teacher.
2. Food/Drinks-
Students are not to have food and/or drinks in class. Food/drinks should remain closed and in lockers until lunch. You should not have snacks in the classrooms or hallways.
Students are only permitted to have water throughout the day.
3. Hoodies-
If students choose to wear a hoodie in the building, the hood MUST REMAIN down. Students who are repeatedly told to take their hood down will be banned from wearing hoodies at school.
4. Blankets, Snuggies, Comfy Sweatshirts-
All blankets and blanket type items are to be left at home. This includes Snuggies and the Comfy hoodies.
Dismissal Reminders
Please make sure your child knows of their transportation arrangements each day. If a change needs to be made, please contact the school BEFORE 2:00 so we can get the message to your child. Contacting the school after 2:00 does not guarantee that your child will get the message.
Car Rider Reminders
1. Car riders should exit the building using the front doors.
2. Students should enter the vehicle once it has pulled up to the sidewalk area. If you do not see your student, please continue to move forward so we can keep the line moving.
3. Students should not be walking across the parking lot or the grassy area to get to a car that is not yet to the sidewalk. This causes a significant safety concern!
4. Drivers, please drive slowly, follow the flow of traffic and be patient!
Student safety is of utmost importance! Please help us keep our students safe by following these guidelines.
What's For Lunch?
Menú del Almuerzo - Español
Utilice el enlace adjunto para acceder al menú del almuerzo en español.
What is OhioGuidestone?
OhioGuidestone is an organization that aims to help individuals and families facing a range of behavioral health needs. OhioGuidestone provides assistance through family care, counseling, and early-childhood intervention.
OhioGuidestone focuses on helping the community overcome challenges and build better futures.
Athletic Tickets
Use the link below to purchase your athletic tickets online.
Tutor Me
Our school has partnered with TutorMe to provide personalized learning support for every student. We believe that every student should have a sidekick in learning, and TutorMe is helping us achieve that goal! With on-demand tutoring, students can access one-on-one, live tutoring and writing support anytime, anywhere.
Personalized Learning Support
Tutoring is available 24/7 and is accessible through Clever.
The TutorMe award-winning Lesson Space replicates all the best parts of in-person learning – including face-to-face collaboration through optional live audio and video. This is especially ideal if your student feels more confident and productive in a virtual setting!
Top-Notch Tutors
TutorMe’s thriving community of tutors includes thousands of certified teachers, professionals, advanced-degree holders, and other subject matter experts – all of whom have been thoroughly vetted and background-checked.
Paper and Essay Review
In addition to live tutoring sessions, students also have access to paper and essay review services through the TutorMe Writing Lab. The community of writing tutors delivers prompt, detailed feedback on submissions within hours, helping students polish papers and hone their writing skills for future assignments. Have your student submit their next writing assignment to help them get feedback before they get graded.
PBIS
What is PBIS?
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
Hamilton Middle School- Student Handbook
Our Mission Statement
EVERY RANGER. This phrase is meant to include everyone—every student, every staff member, every graduate and every community member. All of us working together.
EVERY REASON. The primary focus of every school system is the academic achievement of all students. Our staff and, by extension, our community take on the challenge of doing even more for our students. We educate the whole child. Whatever the need, whatever the issue, whatever the REASON we are going to work together and do the best we can for each other.
EVERY DAY. Thank you to our HLSD community for making our students a priority every day, and for always pitching in to help one another.