Hall Happenings

I am fired up the 2024-2025 school year at Hall Middle School is around the corner! Entering my second year as principal, I am full of excitement to see our returning students and meet our new incoming sixth graders. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that strong relationships and exceptional instructional practices are the foundation of a successful educational experience. As principal, I am dedicated to supporting both our students and parents and understand the importance of the partnership between home and school. My door is always open to you. Ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment is our priority, where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Hall is a great place and I am looking forward to the start of the year.

Mr. Kenny

Principal

AUGUST

7- "Meet the Teacher" - 6th Grade ONLY, 5:30-7:30 PM

• Doors Open at 5:00 PM - Enter Through Main Entrance
• Title 1 Parent Engagement Meeting, 5:00 PM, Hall Middle School Cafeteria
• Schedule Pick-up begins at 5:30 PM in the Hall Gymnasium
• 6th Grade Meet the Teacher, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

8- "Meet the Teacher" - 7th/8th Grades ONLY, 5:00-7:00 PM

• Doors Open at 4:30 PM - Enter Through Main Entrance
• Title 1 Parent Engagement Meeting, 5:00 PM, Hall Middle School Cafeteria
• Schedule Pick-up begins at 5:00 PM in the Hall Gymnasium
• 7th & 8th Grade Meet the Teacher, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
• Girls (7th & 8th) Athletics Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM, Hall Middle School A-Gym

12- Boys (7th & 8th) Athletics Parent Meeting, 5:30 PM, Hall Middle School A-Gym

14- First Day of School: Doors open at 7:35 AM, School Dismisses at 3:45 PM

19- Jr. Roo Band Ice Cream Social, 6:00-7:00 PM, Weatherford High School

19-23 Howdy Week

20- Beginning Band Parent Meeting & Orientation, 6:00 PM, Hall Middle School

20- Symphonic & Honors Band Parent Meeting & Orientation, 7:00 PM, Hall Middle School

Coming soon...

SEPTEMBER

2- NO SCHOOL

19- End of 1st 6 Weeks

20- Professional Development Day (students no school)

23- Staff Work Day (students no school)

24- Begin 2nd 6 Weeks

OCTOBER

1- Yearbook Picture Day

*Keep reading below for more information about each event!

• Students will receive their school supply lists from teachers during the first week of school.
• Students should bring paper and a pen/pencil for the first day of school.

This year we are offering you the opportunity to celebrate your child's or a staff member's birthday with a personalized message on our marquee. For only $10 a day or $35 for the week, you will see a "Happy Birthday" message to your child or staff member on their birthday!! We are offering this to our families for the 24-25 school year. We also have shout-outs available for students and staff. If you are interested, be sure to complete the form below and bring payment to the front office (cash or check made payable to Hall Middle School). All requests and payments must be made 1 week prior to the date of request. No exceptions can or will be made.

Please contact Mrs. Crawford at lparriscrawford@weatherfordisd.com for any questions.

KangaRoo Care- Telemedicine

Our school telemedicine clinics are a partnership between Weatherford ISD and Parker County Hospital District Outreach Program to provide medical care onsite at each campus. Through the use of telemedicine and the MedPod Medical Cart, the healthcare needs of both staff and students can be met in a convenient setting with each campus nurse.

Please contact the HMS nurses with questions and instructions on how to enroll your student for KangaRoo Care. Remember, sign up for KangaRoo Care now if you would like your student to be tested or seen by our PCHD doctor at any point during the school year.

Medication

If you would like your student to have medication available to them on campus, an adult MUST be the person to drop off medication in order to sign the correct forms. Students are NOT permitted to carry medication on them unless they have a doctor’s note filed in the clinic stating otherwise. This includes prescription and over the counter medication.

We are here for you if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and safe!

Kelsey Ward, RN

kward@weatherfordisd.com

Kirstin Mitchell, LVN

kmitchell@weatherfordisd.com

817-598-2822 x 3910

We understand the importance of mental health and the need for support during the school year. To make it easier for our students to access our counseling services, we have created an online form. If you or your child would like to speak with one of our counselors, please fill out the form linked below. Our counselors are here to help with any academic, social, or personal concerns. We encourage all students to take advantage of this resource whenever needed.

The PTA is essential to Hall Middle School, providing invaluable support, motivation, and resources to help our students excel both academically and socially. Beyond supporting our students, the PTA also shows appreciation for our staff with luncheons, classroom supplies, and various other initiatives. Greater parental involvement means more accomplishments for our students and staff at Hall Middle School.

Become a Hall PTA Member and Make an Impact!

Starting August 1st, you can join the Hall PTA and play a crucial role in our community. Your participation fosters a stronger connection between our school and families, which is vital for our students’ success. One of our immediate needs is to form a partnership between the PTA and our athletic teams to set up a concession stand committee. This project will not only generate essential funds for our programs but also enhance the game day experience for all.

Moreover, you can support our staff and students by contributing to the Hall school supply drive.

Let’s collaborate to make a meaningful difference.

Sign up to volunteer for 7th or 8th grade football or volleyball concessions!

ALL football games are at Kangaroo Stadium.

A- Team volunteers can volunteer during B- Team games.

B- Team volunteers can volunteer during the A- Team games.

Please click on the buttons below to review the available slots and sign-up.

Thank you for your help!

7th & 8th Grade Athletics Parent Meeting, 5:30 PM, Hall Middle School A-Gym

AUGUST 8

7th & 8th Grade Athletics Parent Meeting, 7:00 PM, Hall Middle School A-Gym

AUGUST 21

7th & 8th Grade Tennis Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM, WHS Cafeteria

• Coach Boyette – bboyette@weatherfordisd.com
• Practice starts 8/15/24 @ 6:30 a.m. (Thursday Morning)
• We will meet at the Hall football stadium steps (northside of the school, Coach Boyette will be there between 6-6:15)
• Practice runs to 7:20-7:30 (plenty of time to get cleaned up and to breakfast)
• Arrive dressed to run and bring your own water bottle
• Meets are Wednesdays beginning August 28. Last meet October 2.
• Athletes in football and volleyball are welcome to participate
• Cross Country is open to ALL 7th and 8TH grade students
• You do not have to be in the athletic periods in order to participate

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE AND ALL RANK ONE FORMS FILLED OUT AND SUBMITTED BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE

8:05 AM – 3:45 PM

• Students will be allowed in the building at 7:35 each morning. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria until 8:00.
• Students will be supervised outside of the building until 4:05 each day. Please make arrangements to have your student picked up by that time.

Attendance is critical to your child’s success at HMS. Research shows that students who are present each day in school have higher success rates. Please make every effort to get your child to school each and every day. Contact our attendance clerk, Teresa Crouch , if your student must miss a day of school. If your child is sick at home or sees a doctor, please turn in a written note to the front office when they return to school.

At the middle school level, attendance is taken every class period and students are held accountable for attending each individual class and for being there on time.

Regular school attendance is essential. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s education. The student and parent should avoid unnecessary absences.

Two important state laws—one dealing with compulsory attendance and the other with how attendance affects the award of a student’s final grade or course credit—are discussed below.

Compulsory Attendance

Communication is required when a student is absent from school. Please phone or email the office if your child will be absent, as we truly value your communication. When the student returns, they must bring a note from a doctor in order to excuse the absence. Parent notes are no longer accepted as excused absences. Notes must be turned in within 3 days of the absence. Notes can be turned in to the front office or via email to tcrouch@weatherfordisd.com.

Attendance for Class

The State of Texas requires students to be present 90% of the school year. If a student is absent for more than the allotted days, excused or unexcused, they run the risk of not receiving class credit. The allotted days for the 23/24 school year are 8 days for the first semester and 9 for the second semester.

Secondary Attendance

Attendance is taken every period at the secondary level. Picking up a student early/bringing them late could result in an absence for a period.

Hall has four 33-minute lunch periods:

Lunch A: 11:41 - 12:14

Lunch B: 12:16 - 12:49

Lunch C: 12:51 - 1:24

Lunch D: 1:26 - 1:59

Lunch Procedures:

• Students may bring a lunch or purchase one in the cafeteria.
• We have four microwaves available for student use at lunch. Microwaves can be busy, so please consider this when planning your student's lunch.
• Parents/Guardians may drop off lunch for their students by coming into the front office.
• Parents/Guardians must inform their student that lunch is being dropped off, as front office staff will not be able to call students out of class to pick up their lunch.
• Students will need to come to the office to pick up their lunch.
• Reminder: For safety purposes, no delivery services are allowed. Only parents/guardians may deliver lunch to their student. Hall does not accept food delivery services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.
• Parents who wish to eat with their student will need to show a valid form of ID, get a visitor’s pass, and eat in a designated area in the cafeteria. We love to see you take time out of your day to spend it with your kiddo!

Free and reduced meals will be available to all who apply and qualify. All families are encouraged to apply for this program.

Parents may apply:

1. Online during the Verification of Enrollment process
2. Online by visiting Weatherfordisd.schoollunchapp.com
3. By completing a paper application (available in the front office)

Email: skenny@weatherfordisd.com
Website: https://hall-ms.weatherfordisd.com
Location: 823 S Bowie Dr, Weatherford, TX, USA
Phone: 817-598-2822