Hixson Happenings

121st Issue, September 9, 2022

Important Dates

September 12 - Late Start Day

September 16 - Early Release day; dismissal at 12:32 pm

September 23 - Kona Ice will visit Hixson!

September 27-30 - 6 Integrity goes to Camp Wyman!

Late Start Day Bell Schedule - September 12, 2022

The very first late start day of the year is Monday, September 12! Hixson's doors will open to students at 9:20 am. Please see the schedule for Monday below.

Early Release Day Schedule - September 16, 2022

Remember, we have an early release day on Friday, September 16. Please see the early release day schedule below. We dismiss at 12:32 pm.

After School Clubs

IF YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP FOR A CLUB, THEY ARE CONSIDERED A PART OF THAT CLUB AND SHOULD REPORT TO THAT CLUB STARTING NEXT WEEK

Clubs beginning on Tuesday, September 13th

Best Buddies: Room 013

Gaming 101: Library (don't forget to bring your gaming device if you wish)

Robotics*: Room 233

7th grade Jazz Band: Band Room 125

GSA: Room 215

Book Battle: Room 208

Informational Meeting for Hixson Play**: Auditorium

Baseball Club*: Gym A: All students signed up should attend this informational meeting: You should bring your baseball glove. No bats needed.

Clubs beginning on Wednesday, September 14th

Sustainability Garden Club: Room 006

Informational Meeting for Hixson Play**: Auditorium

ESports*: Room 232

Wind Ensemble: Band Room 125

Whiffle Ball: Gym B

Robotics*: Room 233

String Ensemble: Orchestra Room 126

Baseball Club*: Gym A

Clubs beginning on Thursday, September 15th

Board Games: Room 009

8th Grade Jazz Band: Band Room 125

ESports*: Room 232

Robotics*: Room 233

Baseball Club*: Gym A

Clubs that will NOT begin until Second Semester in January

Archery

Voices with Vision

* Robotics, ESports and Baseball Club meet multiple days a week

** Students interested in learning more about the audition process for the Hixson School Play should attend ONE of the informational meetings offered on either Tuesday or Wednesday. No need to attend both meetings.

Attendance Procedures

Please click the link below to access the Hixson Middle School attendance procedures. As a reminder, all students who are being dismissed early must check out with the Main Office before exiting the building.

https://mo02202299.schoolwires.net/Domain/4333

School Culture and Climate Surveys

WGSD values the academic and personal well-being of each student. In continuation of our efforts, district surveys will be administered to students in grades 3-12, families, and staff.

To learn more about the district culture and climate surveys click here. Families wishing to opt-out their children from participating in the survey can do so here. Opt-outs will need to be completed by 11:59 p.m. on September 23.

Rock & Roll Bingo Date Change (Save the NEW Date!)

Hey Hixson Families! Don't forget to save the date for this year's Rock & Roll Bingo night. The event will be held Friday, November 11 at the Shrewsbury City Center. Doors will open at 6pm, and the Rock & Roll Bingo will start at 7pm. Be on the lookout for registration information in early October! If you would like to donate to our bingo prize collection or our silent auction, please contact Megan O'Brien at obrien.megan@wgmail.org.