Hero Happenings!

Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR

Feb. 14, 2022

Congratulations Jackson Hammontree!

Jackson (pictured below) won the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest that 6th graders across our region compete in each year. Jackson is in Mrs. Branch's English class and she was recognized as well! The contest is hosted each year by Wal-Mart and students are recognized in their organization. Jackson won a prize package and Hellstern got a monetary gift. Way to go Jackson - we are proud of you!!

Congratulations to Olivia & Romania

These two students placed in the top for the Americanism essay contest hosted by the Elk's Lodge. Olivia Wright won first place and was awarded $75. Romania Jorkan won second place and was awarded $50. Both students' essays will be sent to the state competition and represent our region. We are so proud of their hard work!! Way to go girls!!

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1st place - Olivia Wright

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Congratulations!

These girls were awarded their prizes on Friday by Mrs. Marge Guist from the Elk's Lodge.

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2nd place - Romania Jorkan

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Tailgating Success!

Thanks to Sarah Wilson, a 7th grade teacher and Student Council sponsor, who had the idea for this event and organized it. Also, we owe a HUGE thank you to our PTO for helping to pull it off so quickly. We learned quite a bit for our first time at doing this and it was hugely successful!! Our teams and cheer squad got to experience a super fan group! Here are some pics from the Thursday event:

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BMI & Scoliosis (6th grade only)

Parents of sixth graders,

Tomorrow (Tuesday) students will be screened for BMI & Scoliosis during PE. If a student does not have PE this quarter, we will call for them throughout the day. This screening is required in the state of Arkansas. Screenings will be done in the locker rooms and spaces are created with barriers for privacy. Girls are welcome to wear a swimsuit top under their shirts.

Upcoming Dates

February

14 - No SCHOOL

15 - BMI & Scoliosis screening (6th grade only)

24 - HMS hosts Band Solo & Ensemble (4-6:30pm)

25 - Club Day!

March

1-4 - English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPA) - 7th grade

2 - AUTHOR VISIT!!! - Gordon Korman

7-11 - Reality Checks visits 6th grade Health

7-10 - Elementary & Middle School Conferences

7 - HMS Conferences (3:15-7:15)

8 - HMS Conferences (3:15-6:15)

8-11 - ELPA - 6th grade

8 - School Board Meeting (5pm)

14-17 - Junior High & High School Conferences

15 - 3rd quarter ends

18 - Quarterly awards assembly

18 - Hero Hangout!

18 - Team Day!

21-25 - Spring Break!

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7th Grade Athletics

3/3/22 - Track: Springdale Y-Timing Invitational @ HBHS (3:30pm)

3/9/22 - Track: Relays @ HBHS (3:30pm)

3/14/22 - Track: Relays @ Fayetteville (3:30pm)

3/16/22 - Soccer: KMS vs. HMS

3/30/22 - Track: Relays @ Siloam Springs (3:30pm)

4/4/22 - Track: Relays @ Heritage (3:30pm)

4/4/22 - Soccer: HTMS vs. HMS

4/11/22 - Soccer: SOI vs. HMS

4/13/22 - Track: Relays @ Bentonville West (3:30pm)

4/14/22 - Soccer: KMS vs. HMS (3:30pm)

4/25/22 - Soccer: SMS vs. HMS

5/4/22 - Soccer: HTMS vs. HMS

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Meet Our Heroes

Each week we will highlight teachers/staff in our building. The Hellstern staff are an amazing bunch of people - we hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better!