Hall Happenings

We've had such a fantastic start to the school year, and it's been wonderful seeing our students back on campus, ready to learn and represent the Hall brand! As we move into September, I want to remind everyone about the importance of daily attendance. Every day counts, and your child's presence in class is vital for their success.

Please also remember that wearing student IDs is a district policy and an expectation we take seriously. It helps us maintain a safe and secure environment for all our students.

Lastly, I would love to see more of our parents on campus, especially during lunchtime. Joining your child for lunch is a great way to stay involved and connected with their school experience. We truly value your partnership and encourage your active participation in our campus.

Mr. Kenny

Principal

Attendance is critical to your child’s success at HMS. Research shows that students who are present each day in school have higher success rates. Please make every effort to get your child to school each and every day. Contact our attendance clerk, Tracy Townsel , if your student must miss a day of school. If your child is sick at home or sees a doctor, please turn in a written note to the front office when they return to school.

At the middle school level, attendance is taken every class period and students are held accountable for attending each individual class and for being there on time.

Regular school attendance is essential. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s education. The student and parent should avoid unnecessary absences.

Two important state laws—one dealing with compulsory attendance and the other with how attendance affects the award of a student’s final grade or course credit—are discussed below.

Compulsory Attendance

Communication is required when a student is absent from school. Please phone or email the office if your child will be absent, as we truly value your communication. When the student returns, they must bring a note from a doctor in order to excuse the absence. Parent notes are no longer accepted as excused absences. Notes must be turned in within 3 days of the absence. Notes can be turned in to the front office or via email to ttownsel@weatherfordisd.com.

Attendance for Class

The State of Texas requires students to be present 90% of the school year. If a student is absent for more than the allotted days, excused or unexcused, they run the risk of not receiving class credit. The allotted days for the school year are 8 days for the first semester and 9 for the second semester.

Secondary Attendance

Attendance is taken every period at the secondary level. Picking up a student early/bringing them late could result in an absence for a period.

1. Academic Achievement: Each school day is designed to build on previous lessons and experiences. Regular attendance ensures that your child doesn’t miss out on critical instructional time and maintains continuity in their learning process. For example, a student who misses 2 days a month, will miss 20 days of school a year…or a total 30 hours of math and 60 hours of reading and writing.
2. Social and Emotional Development: School is not just a place for academic learning; it’s also where children develop essential social skills and build relationships with peers and teachers. Regular interaction in this environment supports emotional growth and helps them feel a sense of belonging.
3. Establishing Good Habits: Developing a routine of regular attendance sets a positive precedent for future responsibilities. It fosters discipline and time management skills that will benefit your child throughout their educational journey and beyond.
4. Early Intervention: Consistent attendance helps us identify and address any academic struggles early. This proactive approach allows us to provide the necessary support to ensure your child’s success.

We understand that there are times when absences are unavoidable due to illness or other emergencies. However, we encourage you to prioritize school attendance as much as possible and to communicate with us if any concerns arise.

To encourage student attendance, our campuses will allow up to 3 absences per semester, with a written note or phone call explaining the absence. These absences will not count towards truancy.

For questions about student attendance, please see our student handbook.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

• Leggings - acceptable with a shirt that covers the bottom
• Athletic shorts are acceptable….Volleyball shorts are NOT … biker shorts are not, UNLESS they are under athletic shorts.
• Jeans - May have holes in them, however if they are upper thigh then they must have leggings, or shorts on underneath.
• No tank tops, no crop tops, we do not want to see anyone’s bellies.
• No pajamas / no house shoes / no hats *except for designated days
• No clothing articles that promote death, alcohol, drugs, or vulgar references.

* For questions about dress code, please see our student handbook.

SEPTEMBER

2- NO SCHOOL

4- College/Career Spirit Day

9-13 Homecoming Spirit Week

16-18 StuCo Jacket Drive

19- End of 1st 6 Weeks

19- Band Movie Night, 4:00-6:00 PM, HMS Cafeteria

19- PTA General Body Meeting, 4:00 PM, HMS Library

20- Professional Development Day (students no school)

23- Staff Work Day (students no school)

24- Begin 2nd 6 Weeks

24- Choir Fall Concert, 7:00 PM, Tison MS Cafeteria

24- NJHS Induction Ceremony, 6:00 PM, HMS Gym A

24- Jr. FFA Meeting, WHS CTE Building, 6:00 PM

25- Flu Shot Clinic, 7:30-10:00 AM, HMS Library

26- Beginning Band Showcase, 6:30 PM, HMS Cafeteria

Coming soon...

OCTOBER

1- Yearbook Picture Day

1- Choir Fall Concert, 7:00 PM, Tison MS

2- College/Career Spirit Day

10- Parent/Teacher Conference Day

11- No School

12- No School

31- End of 2nd 6 Weeks

31- Band Fall Concert, Hall MS, 6:30 PM

*Keep reading below for more information about each event!

• If your student needs tutoring, please reach out to his/her teacher to get their tutoring schedule.
• There is an additional opportunity for students to work on late or missing work during lunch, in a quiet space with technology available.

Sometimes you just need a little extra help! Mrs. Gonzalez is offering Spanish tutorials, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:35 AM - 8:05 AM. Remember you MUST need a pass to come to the tutorials.

If your child is enrolled in an honors course and you have not already done so, please return your signed Honors Course Agreement by September 6th. If you need another copy, please click on the document below.

This year we are offering you the opportunity to celebrate your child's or a staff member's birthday with a personalized message on our marquee. For only $10 a day or $35 for the week, you will see a "Happy Birthday" message to your child or staff member on their birthday!! We are offering this to our families for the 24-25 school year. We also have shout-outs available for students and staff. If you are interested, be sure to complete the form below and bring payment to the front office (cash or check made payable to Hall Middle School). All requests and payments must be made 1 week prior to the date of request. No exceptions can or will be made.

Please contact Mrs. Crawford at lparriscrawford@weatherfordisd.com for any questions.

We understand the importance of mental health and the need for support during the school year. To make it easier for our students to access our counseling services, we have created an online form. If you or your child would like to speak with one of our counselors, please fill out the form linked below. Our counselors are here to help with any academic, social, or personal concerns. We encourage all students to take advantage of this resource whenever needed.

The PTA is essential to Hall Middle School, providing invaluable support, motivation, and resources to help our students excel both academically and socially. Beyond supporting our students, the PTA also shows appreciation for our staff with luncheons, classroom supplies, and various other initiatives. Greater parental involvement means more accomplishments for our students and staff at Hall Middle School.

One of our immediate needs is to form a partnership between the PTA and our athletic teams to set up a concession stand committee. This project will not only generate essential funds for our programs but also enhance the game day experience for all.

Let’s collaborate to make a meaningful difference!

Sign up to volunteer for 7th or 8th grade football or volleyball concessions!

ALL football games are at Kangaroo Stadium.

A- Team volunteers can volunteer during B- Team games.

B- Team volunteers can volunteer during the A- Team games.

Please click on the buttons below to review the available slots and sign-up.

Thank you for your help!

Tennis Schedule

In effort to remain in compliance with best nursing practices, beginning August 2024, administration of OVER-THE-COUNTER medication during the school day will require a parent/guardian signature and an order from a medical provider. This includes but is not limited to: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, oral or topical allergy medication, cough suppressant, or insect bite ointment.

All medication should be given outside of school hours if at all possible. If it is necessary for the student to have medication in order to remain in school, the appropriate request form should be completed and returned to the campus clinic. Forms may be obtained from the school.

Medication, prescription or non-prescription, will not be given without written parental/guardian permission and an order from a medical provider (non-expired prescription label is sufficient).

Most medication will be secured in a locked area in the campus clinic. Maintenance of adequate amounts of continuing medication is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian. First dose of any medication, prescription or non-prescription, must be given at home in case of an unexpected reaction.

Prescription medication requires that the parent/guardian complete the medication form. Prescription medication, including inhalers, must have the student’s name on the label and be a current prescription. You can obtain a current prescription bottle from your preferred pharmacy by requesting a "School Bottle".

Non-prescription medication must be in the original container, require parent/guardian permission, and a medical provider's order. Only FDA approved medications will be given. The medication usage should be reviewed by medical personnel and instructions given to the school to ensure safe administration of the medication and that the student is receiving proper medical care.

For both prescription and non-prescription medication, the medical provider's order must include the date, child’s name, name of medication, time, amount of dose, and parent/guardian signature.

Students may NOT carry or self-administer any medications at school. Exceptions to this regulation include the use of Epinephrine for anaphylaxis, Insulin for diabetes, and asthma inhalers. A medical providers signature for self administration will be necessary in these instances and will be kept on file in the clinic.

It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to take outdated/unused medication home. After notification, outdated/unused medication will be destroyed if not picked up. Parents are strongly encouraged to pick up the medication no longer being used. Students will not be given medication from the clinic to take home. Medications not picked up at the end of the school year will be properly destroyed according to nursing guidelines.

We are here for you if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and safe!

Kelsey Ward, RN

kward@weatherfordisd.com

Kirstin Mitchell, LVN

kmitchell@weatherfordisd.com

817-598-2822 x 3910

Our school telemedicine clinics are a partnership between Weatherford ISD and Parker County Hospital District Outreach Program to provide medical care onsite at each campus. Through the use of telemedicine and the MedPod Medical Cart, the healthcare needs of both staff and students can be met in a convenient setting with each campus nurse.

Please contact the HMS nurses with questions and instructions on how to enroll your student for KangaRoo Care. Remember, sign up for KangaRoo Care now if you would like your student to be tested or seen by our PCHD doctor at any point during the school year.

8:05 AM – 3:45 PM

• Students will be allowed in the building at 7:35 each morning. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria until 8:00.
• Students will be supervised outside of the building until 4:05 each day. Please make arrangements to have your student picked up by that time.

Hall has four 33-minute lunch periods:

Lunch A: 11:41 - 12:14

Lunch B: 12:16 - 12:49

Lunch C: 12:51 - 1:24

Lunch D: 1:26 - 1:59

Lunch Procedures:

• Students may bring a lunch or purchase one in the cafeteria.
• We have four microwaves available for student use at lunch. Microwaves can be busy, so please consider this when planning your student's lunch.
• Parents/Guardians may drop off lunch for their students by coming into the front office.
• Parents/Guardians must inform their student that lunch is being dropped off, as front office staff will not be able to call students out of class to pick up their lunch.
• Students will need to come to the office to pick up their lunch.
• Reminder: For safety purposes, no delivery services are allowed. Only parents/guardians may deliver lunch to their student. Hall does not accept food delivery services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.
• Parents who wish to eat with their student will need to show a valid form of ID, get a visitor’s pass, and eat in a designated area in the cafeteria. We love to see you take time out of your day to spend it with your kiddo!

Free and reduced meals will be available to all who apply and qualify. All families are encouraged to apply for this program.

Parents may apply:

1. Online during the Verification of Enrollment process
2. Online by visiting Weatherfordisd.schoollunchapp.com
3. By completing a paper application (available in the front office)

Email: skenny@weatherfordisd.com
Website: https://hall-ms.weatherfordisd.com
Location: 823 S Bowie Dr, Weatherford, TX, USA
Phone: 817-598-2822