Hixson Happenings

May 19 - Last Hixson Happenings of the year

May 22 - 8th grade Promotion Ceremony, 6pm @ Roberts Gym

May 24 - Band Pops Concert, 6pm

May 26 - Last day of school; Kona Ice visit; dismissal at 12:30 pm

August 8 - March to the Middle (6th grade orientation), 8:30 am - 11:45 am

August 17 - Open House + School Pictures, 3pm - 7pm

Congratulations to our Book Battle team that competed earlier this week in the middle school Book Battle competition! They earned 4th place in the competition. We are so proud of their hard work all year! Thank you to Mrs. Day and Mrs. Goosen for being their sponsor and providing them with this opportunity!

We will start collecting Chromebooks on May 11, 2023. We will complete our collection process by May 19, 2023. Please see the schedule for collection below.

This year's collection will take place during ELA classes. Students are expected to return their Chromebook, charger, and case in good working condition. If equipment is damaged/does not function when it is returned, or if your student does not return some or all of the equipment, then fines will be assessed and entered into the Tyler SIS portal at the time of collection. Please note, your student will not be issued another Chromebook for next year until all fines (ie: library, 6th grade camp, Chromebook, etc) are resolved. This applies to rising exiting 8th graders/rising 9th graders as well. We will provide documentation of all equipment that your student turned in at the time of collection. Parents/guardians will receive this documentation as well.

Please be aware, Chromebook insurance will be required for all school issued Chromebooks next school year (23-24). Your student will not receive a Chromebook until the insurance fee is paid. Students will still be permitted to bring their own device to school, if they choose.

Please be aware that all 2023/2024 8th grade students are required to submit proof that a meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) and a tetanus booster (Tdap) has been received after the age of 10.

According to the State of Missouri and WGSD Board of Education policy, documentation regarding this vaccination is required to attend 8th grade. Exemption cards from St. Louis County Department of Public Health are also acceptable forms of documentation.

Your child can receive this vaccine from your regular healthcare provider, any of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health locations and most Walgreens/CVS locations. Should you choose to have your child vaccinated at St. Louis County Department of Public Health, please bring your child’s vaccination record and a letter from me available upon request. The vaccine is routinely given at the 11 year check up so if you believe your child has already received this dose of the vaccine, please obtain that documentation and send it to me via fax, email, or mail.

We ask that the vaccination record be turned in to the nurse's office no later than August 1, 2023.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nurse Hensley. Thank you!

At Hixson Middle School, we value feedback from our students because it helps us make important improvements to our school. We want all of our students to feel a strong sense of belonging at Hixson. Twice this year, we invited students to participate in our school culture/climate survey that was administered during Statesman Time through the Panorama Survey platform. Counselors and administrators analyzed the data and created a plan to improve our school based on the patterns and trends that were demonstrated in the data. We created a student action committee who meets regularly with counselors to provide more specific feedback on their experience at Hixson Middle School. They share their perspective on three key areas: improving student and adult relationships, improving student to student relationships, and increasing opportunities for student voice. This group will help implement specific action steps now and in the future to help foster a positive school community. Some of the action steps include positive recognitions for students and staff, increased student leadership opportunities, and an increase in team celebrations and activities. We believe that improving our efforts in these three areas will help us achieve our goal of creating a school where everyone belongs!

If you happen to have any extra bricks or pavers, please donate them to our Sustainability classes so that they could be put to good use in The Heart of Hixson! Contact Mr. Hayes to make arrangements for the donation. Thank you!

hayes.eric@wgmail.org

We have a fun day planned for the last day of school! If you are able to volunteer your time to help with supervision, please sign up at the link below. Thank you to our Hixson PTO for sponsoring these fun activities!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAAAE23A3FC1-hixson1

Introducing our newest fundraiser, dedicated to supporting Hixson student activities!

By purchasing one Hixson Hero Coupon Book for $20, you will receive coupons and discounts valued over $115! The proceeds of this fundraiser are dedicated to offsetting the costs of Hixson student experiences, including Camp Wyman, Regatta Races, and Eighth grade promotion events.

You can pick up your coupon book on May 11, at the Hixson library from 6-7.30 pm. Or your coupon book can be mailed to you for an additional $3, but if you purchase three coupon books, shipping is free!

Be sure to get your coupon book now—Quantities are limited!
https://hixsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/10999

Can you be a Hixson Hero?

Help MAKE HIXSON HAPPEN! Make a gift today to support the PTO Annual Fund which enhances the educational experience for EVERY HIXSON STUDENT!

Click HERE to make a gift via Paypal or send in a gift by check to the Hixson office. All gifts are tax-deductible!

• Boys entering 7th & 8th grade can train with the high school coaches & players.

• Sessions begin June 19th and run through the end of July.

• Younger, up-and-coming players will train from 8:00-9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday.

• Covers a variety of skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, team possession, defending, fitness.

For more details and to register: Statesmen Summer Soccer

Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool