Weekly Announcements - Week of 9/12 to 9/16

COVID-19

***Updates***

COVID-19 positive students will follow these procedures:

• Must be isolated for at least 5 days after symptoms first appear or 5 days from the test date for asymptomatic individuals

• Must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications at the end of the 5 day period

• Improvement of all other symptoms

• Upon returning to school, the student must wear a mask for at least 5 days.

If the above criteria are not met, the student should isolate for the remaining five days.

Students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 or are not symptomatic should attend school. 

Please contact Nurse Childs if you have any additional questions. 

 

CEP Schools 

 

Parents, You should have received an email last week regarding our school now falling under what’s known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).  This means that your student will now be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost!  Additional a la carte items are available for purchase, but the meal itself will now be covered.

 

One thing we need your help with is clearing up any negative lunch balances.  If your child had any charges for meals prior to September 1st, and you have a negative balance, please pay that as soon as possible.  You may pay cash or check to the school, or you can pay online with a credit or debit card.  

 

Again, our school being part of the community eligibility provision is a win for our students in so many ways!  You may check your email for more information.  

 

 

Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Parents, we want our students at school each day. Please partner with us by ensuring your child is present at school. Attendance Matters. Every Student. Every Day.

 

Student ID Badges/Chromebooks 

All HMS students will/have received an ID badge and chromebook. Parents, students are expected to have their ID badges and chromebooks daily. Per new district guidelines, once a student loses or damages his/her chromebook, a replacement will not be issued. Students will only be allowed to use a chromebook in the classroom. Parents may donate the price of the chromebook for replacement.

 

Bullying 

Parents, HMS bullying reporting forms are available with our counselors. When a student notifies a teacher or staff member at HMS regarding bullying, the student will be directed to complete the bullying reporting form and submit it to their assigned counselor. 

 

Reminders

**Students are expected to be dropped off and picked up on the side of the building, not the main entrance. Parents are to remain in their vehicles when dropping off and/or picking up students. 

**Classes begin daily at 7:55AM.

**All check-outs must be facilitated by 2:30 PM daily

**Parents, deliveries and DoorDash are not allowed for students at Hueytown Middle School. 

**All parent conferences are scheduled through the main office. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher(s), please contact Mrs. Davis in the main office. 

 

Student Announcements 

**Attention 7th & 8th Grade Boys: If you are interested in trying out for HMS Baseball, use the QR Code to sign up. See Coach Morrison or Coach Beard if you have any questions. Tryouts will be October 17th-18th @ the HMS Practice field. You must have a current physical and a completed Dragonfly account in order to try out.

**Attention 7th & 8th Grade Boys: HMS Boys Basketball Tryouts will be Friday, September 23rd@ 3:30PM in the competition gym. See Coach Williams or Mr. Dewani if you have any questions.

**Attention Panthers! Are you skilled at convincing others that your point of view is the right choice, or do you wish you were better at that? Interested in a career in business, politics, or law? See Mrs Addison, in room 305, and join the Debate Club!

 

**Students: 

Want to have a voice in the school and help your fellow classmates to have a voice? Want to help with school activities and service projects?

Want to help make a difference in the Hueytown Middle School community?

Look no further, the place for you is the HMS Student Council. Come by Ms. Woods’ Rm 115 to get an application to join the HMS Student Council. 

**Attention Students: 2022 HMS Homecoming Week is September 19th-22nd. Our theme this year is “Maul the Mounties.” T-Shirts will be available for purchase beginning Monday, September 12th during lunch for $15. More information will be forthcoming about dress up days. 

**Attention HMS artists! This year's yearbook cover will be designed by you! Submit your original artwork for the yearbook cover design to Mr. Elopre (Rm 302) by Friday, September 16th. The cover needs to reflect your Panther Pride and be submitted on copy paper. Winners will be announced during Homecoming Week.

 

Monday, September 12th:HMS Football vs McAdory, 5:30PM & 7PM @HHS & HMS Volleyball @ Oak Grove, 4:00PM

 

Tuesday, September 13th: HMS Cross Country Meet @ Corner MS, 3:45PM

 

Wednesday, September 14th: HMS Volleyball @ McAdory, 4:30PM 

 

Thursday, September 15th: HMS Football vs North Jefferson, 5:30PM (Location: TBD) & HMS Volleyball vs Jackson Olin @ HMS, 4:30PM

 

Friday, September 16th: HMS Volleyball @ North Jefferson MS, 4:30PM