Hixson Happenings
158th Issue, September 15, 2023
Important Dates
September 19 & 21 - NWEA Testing
September 27 - Changing by the Minute documentary screening, 6pm
September 25 - Late Start Day, school starts at 9:40 am
September 26-29: 6 Unity to Camp Wyman
October 3-6: 6 Bravery to Camp Wyman
October 10-13: 6 Integrity to Camp Wyman
October 17 - Parent Teacher Conferences @ Hixson Middle School, 4pm to 8pm
October 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences @ Hixson Middle School, 4pm to 8pm
October 19 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences (time TBD)
October 20 - No School
Hixson Spirit Wear is now on sale! Proceeds will help students in need go to Camp Wyman!
NWEA Testing
Our first NWEA benchmark assessment will be Tuesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 21. Please make sure Chromebooks are charged, get a good night's sleep and a filling breakfast! Please see the NWEA testing schedule below.
NWEA Testing Schedule, 9/19/23, Reading
NWEA Testing Schedule, 9/21/23, Math
Culture and Climate
In continuation of our efforts to support the academic and personal well-being of each student, district culture and climate surveys will be administered to students in grades 3-12, families, and staff. Surveys will solicit participants' perspectives about learning strategies, culture and climate, and experiences in the classroom and/or school.
The surveys will allow for students, families and staff to offer feedback specifically about school safety, their sense of belonging, teacher-student relationships, cultural awareness and diversity and inclusion. For comparison purposes, the same surveys from 2022-2023 will be used this year.
The survey window for students and families will be October 2-13, 2023 and March 25-April 5, 2024.
To learn more, including survey previews, aggregate data from last year, and how you can exclude your child from participating in the surveys if you choose to, click here.
WG Parents’ Advisory Council
Does your child have a 504 or an IEP? Then let’s meet!
No matter what level of support your child needs to achieve, we are stronger together! The purpose of the Parents Advisory Council is to support one another for our children to have an inclusive school experience.
For the 2023-24 school year, the Parents Advisory Council is scheduled to meet four times. Each meeting will consist of a topic and/or guest speaker and time to get to know one another. Feel free to bring in your own meal or snack.
Meetings will be on the following dates at Global Brew in Rock Hill on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
September 12
November 14
February 13
April 9
For questions please contact JJ Gossrau at JJ.Gossrau@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
BRIDGing Our Stories
The BRIDGING Our Stories - (Building.Relationships.Inclusion.Diversity.Growth) program allows WGSD middle and high school students and staff to tell their stories through art. Students and staff members can express themselves through art such as poetry, photography, music, dance, painting, etc. These creative expressions will be placed in a Community Gallery for the public to view, learn, and appreciate. In addition, the art will be used in a professional development session for staff to learn about the power of storytelling, relationship building, and building community. The grants are able to cover funding for some art supplies. Students will be asked a year later to share how being a part of the project impacted their classroom experiences. This program is grant-funded by the WGSD Foundation and Lindenwood University.
Your student can register by clicking HERE. All artwork must be submitted by October 1, 2023. For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Williamson at williamson.shane@wgmail.org.
School Pictures - Make Ups & Retakes - Oct 2, 2023
Picture make-up/retake day will be October 2, 2023. The portal for pre-orders is now open! Wagner has moved to 100% paper-free ordering! Any family that does not have online access may call our convenient toll-free number to place an order over the phone!
ONLY ONLINE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
(Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)
Online Pre-Order Password: 2D2Q5T9S
Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900
Changing by the Minute Documentary Screening-Save the Date!
Cross Country!
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Contact Us
Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool