Checking in on our Classes
As we made the turn this week for the second half of the first semester, students are beginning to dive deeper into the content and build stronger skills in their classes. This week, we are excited to give you insights as to what is happening in
Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Math, and English.
Report cards are set to be emailed home to families on November 11.
Native American Heritage Month
November is national Native American Heritage Month. We are honored to have a rich heritage in Montana and are honored to be able to educate our students on essential aspects of Native culture and the lives they live in Montana. While activities and learning opportunities happen throughout the year in all classes, we are trying something new this year to truly immerse our students into learning about Native traditions. This coming week, we will participate in the Rock Your Mocs celebration and recognition with each day dedicated to bringing awareness to issues associated with our Native American students. Additionally, we will be altering our schedule toward the end of the week for two great days of learning!
Thursday, November 14, we will be on an Assessment Schedule with students participating in the following:
- Freshmen students will be in our gym, working through 5-8 of the more popular traditional games. Each group will be given an opportunity to learn about the history and purpose of each game and then briefly play that game during the time period allotted.
- Sophomore students will walk over to Bryant school and learn about the history and cultural aspects of drum circles and drumming in Native culture. They will get a chance to participate in drumming activities and Native American music.
- Juniors will get to hear from the Montana Poet Laureate, Chris LaTray.
- Senior students will jump on a bus and head to the Myrna Loy where they will watch the documentary, Native Ball, and then engage in a conversation with the film's creator..
Friday, November 15 will be a more active day for all as we will have a Pow Wow demonstration day. Everyone will learn about the tradition of Pow Wows and participate in some of the traditional Pow Wow Dances. We are excited to have the Bryant Elementary students join us for this event as well!
Shakespeare in the Schools
On Friday, September 22 all students will get the opportunity to watch A Midsummer Night's Dream through the Shakespeare in the Schools program through Montana State University. We will be on an altered schedule that day. All students will report to their 1st period class (0 Period will run as normal) and walk over to the HMS Auditorium as a group. We are excited to offer this opportunity for all students to engage in the arts - thank you to our English Department for organizing this great event!
Bell Schedule:
7:25-8:15 - 0 Period
8:20 - Check in with 1st period, then walk to HMS
8:35-10:35 - Shakespeare Play and walk back to HHS
10:40-11:13 - 1st Period
11:17-11:48 - 2nd Period
11:52-12:23 - 3rd Period
12:23-12:58 - Lunch
12:58-1:29 - 4th Period
1:33-2:04 - 5th Period
2:08-2:39 - 6th Period
2:43-3:15 - 7th Period
Staying at School when Excused
A reminder to students and parents - if a student is excused from class or school, they do need to leave campus as soon as they have signed out. They should not be out in their cars hanging out. This also applies to after school situations - if students are waiting around for a practice or after school club/activity, they are welcome to wait around in the Library and work on homework. Thank you for your help with this.
