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

Welcome our new YSC coordinator

We are excited to welcome our new Youth Services Center (YSC) coordinator, Mrs. Maddie Potter, who joined us after winter break. Let’s take some time to get to know her!

Madeline Potter has been a Family Resource Center Coordinator for 6 years. Prior to her time here at EJH, Madeline worked at James Lane Allen Elementary. She received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees at Eastern Kentucky University (Bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Studies; Master's degree in Adult, Juvenile, and Community Corrections Leadership). She speaks Spanish fluently and is studying French as well. Madeline has extensive experience working with diverse populations and students of all ages.

Madeline was the recipient of the GEER II grant to address mental health needs of JLA families and students ($100,000). She has been recognized by Governor Beshear and interviewed on WKYT Lexington News about her “Mask Up JLA” initiative. She has received the Student Support Hero Award and was recently awarded the FRYSC Impact Spotlight 2024 . Madeline is Partnering with Families for Student Success certified, CPR/AED certified, and serves as a FRYSC Mentor and Coach.

We are thrilled to welcome her to the Panther family!

DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR

Congratulations to all students who participated in science fair this year at Hayes. The following students were selected to move on to the District Science Fair on Saturday, February 1 at Frederick Douglass High School. Best wishes to our district competitors and congratulations on this achievement!

6th Grade

Arundhati Shankar & Sehaj Mann-Lie Detector: Which Works Best?

Zachary Stamper-Maximizing River and Water Mill Performance

Ellie Rambach- Is Bigger Always Better?

Emmy Lopez- Make the Wind Work For You

Zoey Williamson-Are Fingerprint Patterns Inherited Through Genetics?

John David Johnson-Radiation Sensation

7th Grade

Liam Hambrick- Soil Erosion

Ellie Hurley- AI or Real?

Jackson Weir- Energy Exertion

Brandon Shaddox-Heads or Tails?

Nabaa Alani & Sarah New-Strawberry DNA Extraction

Norah Hoehne- The Effects of Leavening on Gluten Free Baking

8th Grade

Elijah Lopez- With the Flow

Caroline VanMeter- The Tylenol Race

Landon Guise- Revolution Race

Rhea Pradeep- How Can We Attack That Acne?

Maggie Rambach- Don't Go Chasing Dirty Waterfalls!

Curriculum night success!

Last Tuesday, we had an incredible turnout for Curriculum Night, despite the chilly weather! Students and families picked up MAP reports, participated in engaging math and science games with Newton’s Attic and our math teachers, admired the science and history projects on display, and cheered for our talented spellers in the Spelling Bee.

A huge congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners:

1st place: Josephine Frimpong

2nd place: Maddox Aiello

3rd place: Sidhanth Vasudev

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students. Your support makes all the difference!

Monday, January 27, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Jazz Band will meet after school until 5::15 pm

• Get Fit after school until 5:30 pm
• Drama-play practice after school in room 503

• PMQ will meet after school in the CKJS library
• SisterKeeper will meet after school in room 914

• Tutoring in the library after school until 5:05 pm
• Boys basketball HOME vs. Beaumont

Tuesday, January 28, 2024

• Cheer practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Get Fit after school until 5:30 pm
• Diversity Club will meet after school in room 914
• Drama-play practice after school in room 503
• FFA will meet after school in room 910
• Boys basketball practice after school in the gym after school
• SBDM meeting in the library at 5:00 pm
• Fayette County Honor Band Auditions @ Morton Middle School from 6-8 pm

Wednesday, January 29, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• FCA will meet in room 218 at 7:55 am
• STLP will meet in the student center at 8:00 am
• Drama-play practice in room 503 at 8:00 am
• Tutoring in the library after school until 5:05 pm
• Art club will meet in room 513 after school until 4:45 pm
• Drama club-play practice after school in room 503
• Math team will meet in room 417 after school until 5:15 pm
• Drama-play practice in room 503 after school
• Boys Basketball away vs. TCMS
• Archery practice from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the gym

Thursday, January 30, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Get Fit after school until 5:30 pm
• Drama-play practice after school until 5:30 pm in room 503
• Boys basketball practice after school in the gym
• International trip meeting in the library from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Archery practice from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the gym

Friday, January 31, 2024

• Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
• Wyldlife campaigners will meet after school in the cafeteria
• Boys basketball practice after school in the gym
• Drama-play practice after school until 5:30 pm in room 503

Cafeterias menu

CSIP

Employability operating system (eOS)

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

PTSA Facebook Page

SBDM Policies

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

Student Handbook

Feb 17 - No school (Presidents day)

Mar 5 - IMPACT day

Mar 7 - DanceBlue

High School Scheduling information was sent home with 8th graders districted to attend FDHS or HCHS on Friday, January 24th. Any 8th grader absent will receive their information on Monday, January 27th. Students not districted to FDHS or HCHS will receive their High School scheduling information at a later date. Students must return their completed schedule card to their 2nd hour teacher no later than Wednesday, January 29th so that schedules may be given to the High School Counselors. Reach out to your districted High School Guidance Office or to Ms. Hayden at jonna.hayden@fayette.kyschools.us or 859-422-1145 with questions.

Parents, we need your feedback. Please take 15 minutes to complete our annual technology survey. The Kentucky Speak Up Survey is a yearly survey that gathers information about technology access and use. Thank you!

Help us reach our goal in our 12th Annual DanceBlue mini-thon. To donate to EJH's goal: https://ukdanceblue.com/campaigns/edythe-j-hayes-middle-school

DanceBlue is a University of Kentucky student-run organization that fundraises year-round and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. DanceBlue raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer while supporting patients and families affected by it. The money raised through DanceBlue is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, established to support the kids of the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Kentucky Children's Hospital, both today and well into the future. The Golden Matrix Fund supports groundbreaking pediatric oncology research, enhances the patient experience, and supports Clinic Operations. DanceBlue will continue to spread joy to those fighting, to persevere in memory of the lives lost, and to celebrate every victory until the battle against pediatric cancer is won. A percentage of net proceeds for DanceBlue will be invested in perpetuity to support pediatric cancer research and support.

Our featured artists this week are Kate Jones and Stella Holder- Still Live Drawings

🏀 Shoutout to Our 6th Grade Boys Basketball Team and Coaches! 🏀

Our Panthers had an incredible run this weekend, finishing 2nd in the State Tournament! In a nail-biting championship game, they fell just short with a 42-41 loss to CAL.

We are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and determination. Way to go, Panthers! 🎉👏

January 27 - Home vs Beaumont

January 29 - Away vs Tates Creek

The Academic Team gives a LOUD shout-out to Ms. Collins for officiating at the 2025 Governor's Cup District Competition on Saturday, January 18 - we could not have done it without her!!

Special recognition also goes to the family members who volunteered to assist with the individual competitions:

Ms. Georgia Stamper

Ms. Vrutika Shah

Ms. Shannon Stamper

And Ms. Kelly Maggard!

Somos Panteras will meet on Monday, January 27th from 4 to 5pm.

Diversity Club will meet after school until 5 pm on Tuesday 1/28.

SisterKeeper will meet on Monday, January 27th from 4 to 5:15 pm.

It's not too late to broaden your student's horizon and inspire them to see the world. Our Travel program is designed especially for young people to make them more confident, independent, compassionate, and ready to participate in a globally connected world.

We still have room on out 2026 Summer Trip to see Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London.

For more information and enrollment: www.eftours.com/2687984PK

You can also contact Mrs. Deener: april.deener@fayette.kyschools.us

Students, please make sure to check the Lost and Found. All items will be donated after being in the Lost and Found for 2 weeks.

Save the Date:

The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Visual & Performing Arts Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at Bryan Station High School. All are welcome!

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.

Fayette County Public Schools wants to help students explore their talents and refine their career interests before they graduate. That’s why we offer more than 30 magnet and school programs designed to foster skills in art, music, automotive maintenance, carpentry, emergency medical services, welding, engineering, and more.

If your student would benefit from these programs, we encourage you to attend our Innovation Showcase on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tates Creek High School. Showcase participants can browse resource tables and talk with teachers and staff from each of our available programs.

Applications for our magnet and school programs open on March 1, 2025 and must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025. To learn more about our application process, visit our website. For general questions, please email Vee Pryor or call 859-422-0071.

Important Dates

• March 1 - Applications open
• March 17 - Application deadline
• March 31 (high) & April 1 (elementary and middle) -- notifications to families

1️⃣ Welcome Our New Head Principal!

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Michelle Wilson, our new head principal! Michelle brings a wealth of expertise in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and an incredible energy to this state-of-the-art facility. We’re thrilled to have her leading the way as we prepare to kick things off in August! 🤩

2️⃣ Programs at The HILL
We’re proud to announce a total of 19 programs being offered under one amazing roof. How incredible is that? Below is the full list of programs, and you’re welcome to direct families here for more information about our offerings.

3️⃣ Application Now Open for the '25-'26 School Year!

The application is live and ready to go! It’s quick and easy for students to complete—less than 5 minutes. Here’s the link. We strongly encourage students to apply early, ideally before April 1st.

4️⃣ Schedule Options
We will be on an A/B block schedule where students can choose to:

• Attend every other day (1 program).

• Attend daily (two programs).

Monday - MLK Day

Tuesday - 91.47%

Wednesday - NTI

Thursday - 93.90%

Friday - 93.68%