HFMS Families: Just a reminder that today marks the midpoint of the first grading period. Please review your child's grades on Canvas and reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
Congratulations to Ms. Alyson Whitacre and the 8th Grade WV History Bowl Team! Skinner Law Firm donated $1000 to the team to help with travel and other needs. Ms. Whitacre is interested in using part of the donation to purchase a buzzer system for the team to use. Pictured below is Stephen Skinner presenting the check to Ms. Whitacre with the students and Mr. Vandell.
HFMS Families: Please see the attached September Newsletter for updates and information.
https://secure.smore.com/n/1b5dte
6th Grade students in Ms. Wagoner's and Ms. Schriver's classes created paper airplanes out of notebook paper, copier paper, and cardstock. The students used the scientific method to develop a hypothesis. Then, they flew the airplanes in trials to collect data. This is also practice for the Science Fair, so students will know the steps for it.
Students in Ms. Schriver's STEM class used the Engineer Design Process with a budget of $10 and classroom supplies to create some system that would allow them to launch and catch an object while they are six feet apart from their partner. Students creativity and resilience helped them in this project.
Reminder: Please plan to join us this Wednesday, August 28th from 6-8 for Meet the Teacher Night! We will also be hosting our annual Back to School BBQ from 5-6 the same evening. Ice cream can be purchased from the Ice Cream truck for an additional cost. We hope to see you there!!
Students in Ms. Henry's 6th Grade US History classroom completed an escape room as a beginning of the year activity. Students used their knowledge of the continents, longitude and latitude, and the roles of the branches of government to solve the different puzzles.
HFMS Families: Please plan to join us on Wednesday, August 28th from 6-8 for Meet the Teacher Night! We will also be hosting our annual Back to School BBQ from 5-6 the same evening. Ice cream can be purchased from the Ice Cream truck for an additional cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
HFMS Families: We are thrilled to welcome your students back to Harpers Ferry Middle for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click the following link to access our August Newsletter for important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/g6a47
HFMS Families: Fall sports pictures will take place on October 2. To preorder pictures, please see the attached flyer for information. To get 10% off your order, use the code: F202410OFF
HFMS Families: Volleyball Tryouts will be held next week from 3-4:30 pm. The dates are as follows:
Monday 8/12: 6th Grade.
Tuesday 8/13: 7th & 8th Grades.
Wednesday 8/14: All Grades.
Students must have a sports physical completed prior to attending tryouts.
🍎🌟 JCS offers teachers professional learning for classroom excellence! We're excited to share the success of our third annual Classroom Management Workshop! Our amazing educators engaged in interactive sessions over three days to boost their teaching strategies. This focus on continuous improvement gave them new tools and techniques to create even better and more supportive classrooms. The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback demonstrate just how impactful this workshop was in fostering educational excellence!
Important Reminder for 7th Graders:
Rising 7th Graders must show proof of immunization of TDaP and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine.
You can find more information and upload proof of immunization at jcswv.org/vaccine
JCS IMPORTANT REMINDER: Rising 7th & 12th Graders must show proof of immunization of TDaP and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine. You can find more information and upload proof of immunization at jcswv.org/vaccine
HFMS Fall Sports Update
HFMS Families: This is a reminder that summer band sessions have been cancelled for July 16th, 17th, and 18th. Summer band will resume the following week on July 24th.
JCS Families: Reminder free physicals today at Harpers Ferry Middle School from 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm see attached flyer for more information.
JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/P1SwEePqvK
HFMS Families of rising 7th graders: This is a gentle reminder that TDAP & MCV4 must be completed & proof of vaccines submitted prior to August 19th. 7th Grade students cannot begin school in the fall without this requirement being completed. Questions? Reach out via email o r phone.
JCS End of Year Newsletter! What you need to know between now and August: https://secure.smore.com/n/smw8t