Hornet News
It's a GREAT day to be a Hornet!
Hello Hedrick Families,
Thank you for a wonderful year of success and growth. I am so proud of our students and staff for making this year AMAZING! We had our first Spring Musical- Pirates in May. Hats off to the cast and Mrs. Curiel- a FANTASTIC performance!
Next year we will be implementing a full Advisory program 4 days a week. The focus is to support students with goal setting, academic success, and growth in social/emotional learning, This class students will be exposed to various methods and strategies they can use to increase their social and academic skills. Students will develop executive functioning skills through lessons on organization, goal setting, and planning; receive instruction to prepare for college and career readiness and success in a global society; develop strategies for showing kindness and empathy for themselves and others; learn to navigate online technology safely and responsibly; and participate in various activities developing other social and academic skills. Your student's advisor will be a main line for communication to support the parent/school communication line. We want ALL students to have one, trusted, and connected adult at Hedrick.
We hope you have a wonderful, fun, safe, and relaxing summer!
It's a GREAT day to be a Hornet!
We will celebrate our April and May Students of the Month on Friday May 31st. The following students will be recognized for their various abilities and greatness:
April:
6-1 Jack Bui
6-2 Addison Reynolds
7-1 Jasmine Hubbard
7-2 Aubree Garcia
8-1 Layla Riley
8-2 Lexis Raines
7-8 Jaiden Powell
7-9 Ryan Castro
May:
6-1 Trace Stewart
6-2 Abigail Crume
7-1 Paisley Calkins
7-2 Erling Swensen
8-1 Emma Sartin
8-2 Eva Frazier
7-8 Dekkan Cowart
7-9 Evan Wyant
Our 8th grade awards night is May 29th. Over 40 students will be recognized for their strengths in their core classes and elective classes. We wish ALL our 8th grade students success as they move onto their next chapter in high school.
The 8th grade social is Wed June 5th 5:00-7:00. It is a Tropical theme. All 8th grade students are invited to come celebrate, socialize, and have some fun. There will be games, music, photo opts, door prizes, and food. Parents if you would like to donate food items or door prizes please reach out to your child's team lead (Mrs. Dahlin or Mr. Mauldin).
Family engagement is critical to student success and that’s why Hedrick is excited to launch a new parent group to support our Hornet family! It was decided the parent group will formalize as a PTSA. This work is underway. All families are welcome to join, learn about opportunities to support the school, and to plan moving forward from there. If you would like to volunteer or chaperone you must go through the district VIM process. Use this link:
https://www.medford.k12.or.us/get-involved/volunteer-at-the-msd
Next Meeting: September 17, 2024 5:30pm
On-line Registration/ Verification for next year has begun and is open on our district website. All current families MUST go in and complete the process as well. You will "click- Returning MSD family". You will update any information needed for your child or family. A new family to the MSD will complete the "new family process". Completing this process will lead to student schedules and staffing, please complete ASAP.
Rogue Valley Mental Health Summer Resources:
Jackson County Mental Health Crisis Services: This resource can provide free assessments for people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or are in the midst of a mental health crisis and need support.
Location: 140 S. Holly Street Medford, OR 97501
Phone: 541-774-8201
Youth Support Website: JCMH Youth Services
Rogue Community Health: Behavioral Health Services in Jackson County for Everyone.
Website: Jackson County Behavioral Health
Phone: 541-773-3863
Southern Oregon Pediatrics: In house mental health providers who are able to meet with youth on a regular basis and can refer out for further support. For more information speak to your pediatrician or call 541-789-4096
For Local Youth Programs, Therapy, and supports for kids with OHP or Tricare: www.kairosnw.org/programs or www.optionsonline.org
Family Solutions - On campus contracted therapists, and other support services:
Phone: 541-414-1720
Website: FamilySolutions.com
To Find a Local Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com
Grief: WinterSpring
Phone: 541-552-0620
Website: WinterSpring Grief and Education
Work Source Oregon: Running list of multiple supports for students and families in the Rogue Valley.
Rogue Valley Summer Opportunities for Kids:
YMCA Summer Camps:
Website: Summer Camps of The YMCA
Youth Programs: Rogue Valley YMCA Youth Programs
Medford School District Summer Opportunities:
Website: MSD K-12 Summer Programs
America’s Best Kids : Summer Camps for students ages 5-12
Website: ABK Camps
Kids Unlimited Summer Camp:
Website: KU Oregon Summer Camp 2024
Southern Oregon University: Summer Better Than Other Days! Summer Opportunities
Website: Youth Summer Index - SOU
To Register your student for a sport next school year please visit our website.
Click on “Athletics” then on the left side banner click “Register for Athletics” and follow the directions.
Medford School District is contracting with a new company (InTouch) for next school year and we hope it will make the registration and payment process easier for families.
Hornet Camp is for our Incoming 6th graders. It is Aug 5-8, 8:00-12:30. Breakfast and Lunch are provided. Unfortunately, bus transportation will not be provided. This is a fun opportunity to get to know some new friends, get acquainted with middle school, and have some fun.
Registration Day- August 13th- 11:00-7:00, more information to follow- OLR support, purchase PE uniforms and yearbooks, school pictures/ student body cards, and student schedules
