Hixson Happenings

November 17 - Choir Concert, 6:30 pm

November 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 1 - School Play, 6:30 pm

December 2 - School Play, 6:30 pm
December 5 - Hixson PTO Holiday House Tour
December 8 - 6th - 8th grade Band Concert, 6:00 pm

December 21 - Quarter 2 ends/Semester 1 ends

Mrs. Cindy Delaney is Hixson's new receptionist! Mrs. Delaney has been transitioning into her new role over the past few weeks. Mrs. Delaney replaced Mrs. Finn. Mrs. Delaney will handle all early dismissals, and Ms. Hicks will continue to handle all late arrivals/absence verifications.

To reach Mrs. Delaney for an early dismissal, call 314-963-6450 (press 3) or email her at delaney.cynthia@wgmail.org.

To reach Mrs. Hicks, call 314-963-6450 (press 2) or email her at hicks.nikita@wgmail.org.

Parents, this is a reminder to keep a close watch on your student's social media activity. Throughout the week, there have been some negative TikTok accounts shared with Hixson administration that are not in any way school sponsored. The creators of these accounts used our school logo and name without permission. At this time, we do believe these accounts were created by current Hixson students.

It is our goal to portray a positive and welcoming image of Hixson Middle School. These accounts detract from that goal and do not represent who we are or strive to be as a school. You can support our school community by closely monitoring your student's social media activity and not allowing them to engage in negativity on these platforms.

Thank you for your continued support of Hixson Middle School!

Dr. Mayes
Principal

Parents, please remember to call us in advance for an early dismissal, and please do so by 3:00 pm. We have been getting an influx of early dismissal calls after 3:00 pm with no advance notice. When this happens, it is very difficult to simultaneously process all of these requests prior to the 3:25 pm dismissal bell. Arrival and dismissal times are extremely busy for our front office staff. During dismissal, they are trying to manage the uptick in parent calls, call students out of class, make afternoon announcements (if any), check on late buses (if any), clear the hallways, and answer parent voicemails and emails.

We have a student population of 1,000. The volume of calls that we receive is higher now than ever before at Hixson. We simply cannot handle an influx of early dismissal requests after 3:00 pm, which is why I need you to wait until 3:25 pm if you are trying to request an early dismissal after 3:00 pm.

It is always our goal to respond to parent requests as quickly as possible. Please be patient with us as we work diligently to respond to your needs, and as always, be kind and respectful to the Hixson staff.

Thank you for your support of Hixson Middle School!
Dr. Mayes

Hixson is proud to announce the addition of several new clubs that will begin the week of January 11th. New clubs being added include:

* Flag Football Club on Wednesdays

*6th-7th grade Volleyball Club on Wednesdays

*8th grade Volleyball Club on Thursdays

*6th-8th grade Archery Club on Tuesdays or Thursdays (total participants will be divided up and participate on one of these days.

*6th-8th grade Art Club on Tuesdays

*6th-8th grade Hangout Circle Club on Tuesdays

*6th-8th grade Gaming 101 Club on Tuesdays

*Lego Club on Wednesdays

ALL CLUBS MEET FROM 3:35-4:20
*Please note: Golf Club will not be offered during 2nd semester.

Click HERE to view the existing clubs that will continue into 2nd semester.

Interested Hixson students can get a sign up form in the Hixson main office. Sign up forms need to be returned to the Hixson main office by THE MORNING of December 17th.

At Hixson, our grading policy weighs formative assignments (homework, daily check-ins, quizzes, etc.) as 20% of the student’s grade and summative assignments (tests, culminating projects, etc.) as 80% of a student’s grade.

You may have noticed that your child's term 2 grade is different from their term 1 grade. The term 1 grade is calculated using the formula for assignments from August 23 to October 20. The term 2 grade is calculated using the formula for assignments assigned from October 25 to December 21. The semester 1 grade is calculated using this formula for all assignments from August 23 to December 21. The semester grade is the cumulative grade and is viewable on the parent portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s grade-level principal.

Attention Hixson Families!

Every night, kids all over the world go to bed hungry. In the Webster Groves School District, the USDA estimates that 1 in 6 students don’t know where their next meal will come from.

In an effort to help support our classmates and families, the Hixson Leaders are kicking off a drive to collect food and personal care items. Personal care items are items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and deodorant, that are not typically covered by SNAP benefits.

Based on the elementary school you went to, we are asking you to bring in specific items. Your statesmen time has the list, and they will be posted around the building. Ask your Statesmen Time teacher if you have any questions.

The drive will begin this Monday, November 8th and run through the end of the day, December 3rd. Bring these items to your statesmen time classroom. Statesmen Time teachers will tally the total number of items donated.

For example, if you donate one can of soup, that’s one item. BUT, if you donate a box of 24 individually wrapped, single serve items, you get credit for 24 items.

What you should bring:

Please make a point to tell your students to also consider gluten-free items

Bristol - Breakfast items, Poptarts, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit, etc.

Avery - Lunch items, ramen noodles, peanut butter, jelly, fruit cups, canned meats, pasta, etc.

Clark and Hudson - Snack items, chips, fruit snacks, jello, Goldfish, crackers, etc.

Edgar Road and Givens - Personal care products, soap, deodorant, bandaids, feminine care products (pads, tampons), travel-sized shower items, diapers, etc.

Good news! We have new dates for 6th grade camp. It is our goal to ensure that our 6th graders get the overnight camp experience. Therefore, we picked the latest dates we possibly could in order to get the best chance at attending overnight camp. However, this is dependent upon the status of the pandemic. We will keep close tabs on this, and we will have a back up plan in case we can't attend overnight camp due to the pandemic.

The new camp window dates are listed below.

• 6 Unity: April 11 - 15
• 6 Integrity: April 18 - 22
• 6 Bravery: May 2 - 6

The Webster Holiday House Tour is back on this year and is COVID-19 safe – it’s outside!

TICKETS, HOLIDAY CARDS, and ONLINE RAFFLE are on SALE NOW!

When: Sunday, December 5 from 4-8pm.

What: Eight beautiful homes will be on the tour featuring holiday decorations, music by the Hixson band, free giveaways at every home, holiday inspired activities, and more. Tickets are $20 before the event, and $25 at the door.

Purchase a box of holiday cards designed by Hixson Art students when you purchase your ticket!

There is also an online raffle along with the event. Enter to win up to sixteen amazing prizes worth $100-$500 each. Raffle tickets are $5 for every entry, and discounts apply when you purchase entries in bulk.

Why: This is The PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year that helps support students of all grade levels and teachers at Hixson. Money raised will go directly to supplies and projects that enhance Hixson student’s educational experience. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year.

How: Purchase your ticket online ticket, holiday cards, and raffle entries here:

Hixson Middle School PTO House Tour and Raffle | Hixson Middle School PTO House Tour and Ticket (square.site)

Pick up is at Hixson the day of the event starting at 3pm. While you are there, tour the school, pick up the raffle item you won, and enjoy a treat from the Coffee Culture Food Truck!

You can also purchase tickets and holiday cards at Straub’s and Freddie’s Market the week of Thanksgiving.

Thank you for your support!

A tradition of preparing young people for success and enjoyment in polite society Hixson PTO-sponsored event. Register here.

Fortnightly of Webster Groves is a dance instruction and social education program for seventh- and eighth-grade children in our community. Students do not have to be enrolled in Hixson to attend.

Etiquette Instructor: Asha Hornaday, Certified Etiquette Consultant

Volunteer Sign Up: Sign up to chaperone Fortnightly or join one of our PTO Committees at this link.

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

We are very excited about our upcoming Community Open House on Sunday, September 19 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are featured in the Webster-Kirkwood Times today! Please click the link below to read the article!

Tour New Hixson Additions on Sunday, Sept. 19