Dear Parents/Guardians,

We have another busy week ahead of us! Please be sure to take the time to read through our newsletter so you are aware of all that is going on!

To accommodate our intervention groupings, we have updated our master schedule and in turn, student schedules. Students will receive a new schedule on Monday so they know which intervention group to go to. The bell schedule was updated as well, but our start and end times do not change. The bell schedule is posted below.

If you have an 8th grader who would like to go to Washington DC, make plans to attend the parent/guardian meeting on Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 pm.

Information regarding our first E-book fair is listed below. You can start to order on Monday, September 23rd!

Finally, our first round of parent/teacher conferences will be held next Thursday, October 3rd. We will send out an email with a scheduling link.

Best regards,

Mr. Endres, Principal

Ms. Coalter, Assistant Principal

We have made some minor adjustments to our building schedule. This does not affect the start or end of the day, it only affects class times during the day.

This new schedule will start on Monday, September 23rd.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, October October 3rd. We will send out an email regarding scheduling early this week.

This past week, HMS participated in the Start with Hello Campaign, which raises awareness to the growing epidemic of social isolation and empowers young people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within our school. All students spent a few minutes each day during Ranger Time learning about the Start with Hello Campaign. 8th grade student council members spent their Ranger Time on Monday decorating our sidewalks with kind messages for students to see after school as they left our building. These students also posted positive affirmations on student lockers on Tuesday. Monday was Bright Futures Day. Tuesday was Dress for Success Day. Wednesday was a National Green Day. Thursday was Team Spirit Day. Friday was We Are Rangers Day. Start with Hello is not just a week long campaign, but rather a year long initiative!

Our Book Fair goes LIVE on Monday, September 23rd. Please see the link below to order.

Can you solve this Sudoku puzzle?

Every column and row uses the numbers 1 through 9 once. Additionally, every box uses the numbers 1 through 9 once.

Send a screenshot to Ms. Gurski (egurski@hlsd.org) of your completed puzzle to earn PBIS points!

https://www.websudoku.com/

Mrs Ford went to OSU for her Undergraduate and Mount Vernon Nazarene University for her Masters Degree. She has been teaching for 17 years, all at Hamilton Township. Mrs. Ford loves to spend time with her family and even swam with the dolphins over the summer!

Mr. Benton went to Purdue University and considers himself a Master Jedi. He has been teaching at Hamilton Township for 15 years. Among other talents, Mr. Benton can solve a Rubiks Cube.

Please take a moment to watch this video and review it with your student.

1. Bus riders should exit the building using the doors near the gym.

2. Students should board their assigned school bus.

3. All students will be assigned a seat, and as they board the bus they are to go directly to their seat.

4. Students should remain seated, keep their hands and feet in their own space and talk quietly with whom they are sitting

Parents/guardians- please do not enter the bus driveway while buses are parked in the lot.

1. Car riders should enter/exit the building using the front doors.

2. Students should enter/exit the vehicle once it has pulled up to the sidewalk area.

• In the afternoon, if you do not see your student, please continue to move forward so we can keep the line moving.

3. In the afternoon, students should not walk across the parking lot or the grassy area to get to a car that is not yet to the sidewalk. This is 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.

Monday, September 23, 2024

⭐7th Gr. Football vs. West Jefferson MS Location: HTHS Alumni Football Stadium

⭐8th Gr. Football vs. Liberty Union Location: HTHS Alumni Football Stadium

⭐MS Volleyball vs. Liberty Union Location: HMS Gym

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

⭐MS Co-Ed Soccer vs. Fairfield Union Rushville MS Location: HTHS Soccer Field

Thursday, September 26, 2024

⭐MS Volleyball at Circleville Location: Circleville MS

Saturday, September 28, 2024

⭐HS & MS Cross Country-Bear Den Dash Location: Olentangy Berlin HS

Thursday, October 3 2024

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025

*All conferences will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

*Prior to conferences, directions on how to schedule will be sent out.

We are excited to announce that for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year, all Hamilton Local Schools students will receive FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH every day! Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, we can now offer nutritious meals at no cost to all students, with no paperwork required.

Additionally, families who have paid for lunches earlier this year will receive a credit in their student lunch accounts. This credit will apply to the daily lunch prices listed on our school website, but please note it does not cover any extra purchases students may have made.

We are proud to continue supporting the health, well-being, and academic success of every student by ensuring access to daily nutritious meals. Thank you for being a part of our school community!

For more information on this exciting news, please visit our school website at https://www.hamilton-local.k12.oh.us/.../ArticleView.aspx...

Please take a few moments to read and understand the information presented by District Technology department.

• Respect yourself, others and property. (Respectful)
• Maintain a safe and clean environment. (Safe)
• Engage in productive work. (Responsible)

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.