The Panther Prowl

The mission of Edythe J. Hayes Middle School is to engage all learners in a safe and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and develops responsible, respectful leaders and citizens

END OF THE MIDTERM

Midterms conclude this Friday, September 13th. Please double-check your students' Infinite Campus to ensure all missing or late assignments are turned in by the deadline. Midterm progress reports will be available for pick up at our Open House on Thursday, September 19th. Any midterms not picked up at Open House will be sent home with students.

OPEN HOUSE ADJUSTMENT

We're excited to welcome you to our upcoming (9/19) open house! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we've made a slight adjustment to our original plan.

We now recommend that families arrive at staggered start times based on their student's last name:

• 6:00-6:40 PM: A-M last names

• 6:45-7:25 PM: N-Z last names

This will help us manage parking and avoid overcrowding.

During the open house, teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet you and your child. Please note that this is not a time for individual parent conferences.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign Up for our EJ Hayes Panther Color Run!

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Families!

We’re only ONE week away from kicking off our EJ Hayes Panther Color Run fundraiser! Time is running out to enter to win our first giveaway prize! Sign up TODAY to get started. We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together to reach our fundraising goals.

Get an overview of our fundraiser by clicking HERE!

SEE FLYER BELOW

Monday, September 9, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Cross country practice after school on the front field

• Tutoring in the library afterschool until 5:15 pm
• Football practice on the football field after school
• Girls basketball game AWAY at Leestown
• Golf practice at Meadowbrook at 5 pm

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

• Cheer practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Academic team will have an informational meeting in room 1001 at 7:30 am
• Cross country practice after school on the front field
• Football practice on the football field after school
• Girls basketball practice in the gym after school
• BETA club induction in the cafeteria from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• FCA in room 218 from at 7:55 am
• Art club will meet after school until 4:45 pm in room 513
• Tutoring in the library afterschool until 5:15 pm
• Cross country practice at the front field after school
• Football practice on the football field after school
• Girls basketball game HOME vs. Bryan Station

Thursday, September 12, 2024

• Cheer practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
• Dance team practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
• Student Council will meet at 8:00 am in room 1007
• Cross country practice at the front field after school
• Girls basketball game AWAY vs. Crawford
• Football game HOME vs. Bryan Station
• WEB tailgate after school in the back parking lot until 5:30 pm

Friday, September 13, 2024

• Cheer practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
• Dance team practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
• Academic team will have an informational meeting in room 1001 at 7:30 am
• BETA club will meet after school in room 212
• Cross country practice after school on the front field
• Girls basketball practice after school in the gym
• Football practice after school on the football field
• Wyldlife club will meet after school in the cafeteria

Cafeterias menu

CSIP

Employability operating system (eOS) You must re-register each year

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

PTSA Facebook Page

SBDM Policies

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

Student Handbook

Sept 11 - Girls basketball hosts BSMS

Sept 12 - Football hosts BSMS

Sept 19 - OPEN HOUSE

Sept 19 - Picture Day

Sept 25 - Football hosts Crawford (@ Frederick Douglass High School)

Sept 27 - Color Run

Oct 15 - Chorus Concert

Oct 18 - Fall Dance

You can learn to navigate and observe all of the content your students will be exposed to through their classroom canvas pages. Please follow the link to learn more.

We’ve been thrilled to see an increase in positive behavior among our students. To recognize their efforts, we've distributed over 4,500 eBucks to students this year. These eBucks can be used to purchase rewards at our EJH Panther Store.

While we’ve invested significantly in the store, we're seeking donations to further expand our offerings. If you'd like to support our students' positive behavior and help stock the Panther Store, please consider making a donation (see link below). Your generosity will go a long way in rewarding our students for their hard work

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EZWVIXUD657W/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

Parent and player pre-tryout meeting will be September 23 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Tryout dates will be announced after that meeting, but we do not yet have those finalized. Everyone trying out must have a physical.

Get involved and make a difference in our school by joining the Student Council, which is open to all students. The first meeting is Sept. 12th at 8am in room 1007 front portable. Any questions, please reach out to bonnie.litteral@fayette.kyschools.us

KYA will have its first meeting on Monday September 9th at 8am in Mr. Bishop's Room (Room 412). If you have questions, please contact Mr. Bishop: blake.bishop@fayette.kyschools.us

Coach: Mrs. Morera

Somos Panteras will have their first informational meeting next Tuesday September 10 from 4:05 to 5:05 pm, room 1006.

Parents or guardians need to pick up at the main entrance.

Coach: Ms. Sarah Van Vooren (Sarah.VanVooren@fayette.kyschools.us)

Assistant Coach: Sra. Belen Morera de Paz (belen.moreradepaz@fayette.kyschools.us)

Practice Sessions: Tuesdays and Fridays, 07:30-08:30, Room 1001 (Portables)

Contact Information Survey - for FAMILIES & STUDENTS - please use the link to provide your contact information

https://forms.gle/3AR988ThsoxfbHUB9

PMQ meeting will be held Monday, September 9th from 4:15pm-5:15pm.

We will begin holding after school tutoring on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning on September 4th. Please review our tutoring expectations.

Please see our tutoring schedule and sign up for dates here.

Math, Science, and Technology Center (MSTC) program at PLD (MSTC) will be hosting an informational Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Dunbar Auditorium.

The MSTC program is an ideal program for students that are identified as gifted in Math and/or Science and are interested in accelerated classes in Math, Science, and Computer Science; along with a mentorship and independent research project with an active researcher their junior and senior year.

Students should have completed Algebra 1 by the end of 8th grade. Students apply in their 8 th or 9 th grade year.

They have updated their admissions process this year. Students will be ranked for available spots based on the following criteria:

• Gifted identifications (math and/or science)

• MAP math scores (or equivalent achievement test data) from 8 th or 9 th grade

• Students without access to MAP tests will take the MSTC admissions test

• Current math class

The major changes are that they will no longer require already identified students to take the IOWA tests, only students needing to be identified will have to take those tests. The admissions test will only be for students that do not have access to MAP math tests. Testing for GT identification and the MSTC admissions test will be during the district testing window in November, 2024.

• Open House Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Dunbar Auditorium.

• MSTC Website - https://sites.google.com/fayette.kyschools.us/mstc

• MSTC Brochure - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzBJUei5N_Yto-gOIgDvLUtKYShhAzIx/view?usp=sharing

If you questions about the MSTC program, please reach out to:

Elizabeth Pelphrey

Math Science and Technology Center Facilitator | MSTC

Office: (859)-422-1621

Did you know that FCPS does not provide medical coverage for student accidents that occur at school?

see:

https://www.fcps.net/leaders-support/departments-offices/risk-management-safety/student-accident-insurance

Did you know Fayette County Public Schools offer parents a Voluntary/Optional Insurance Policy?

This a great opportunity for families that do not have health coverage or for families that do have insurance

to offset the cost of out-pocket expenses.

Insurance Coverages available are:

• At-School Accident Only
• 24-hour Accident Only
• Extended Dental

Tuesday 9/3: 93.7%

Wednesday 9/4: 94.95%

Thursday 9/5: 94.7%

Friday 9/6: 94.73%