TIGER NEWS

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Dear Technology Families,

To help our families stay informed and connected, Harmony School of Technology will send our weekly newsletter, TIGER NEWS, every Wednesday after 4:00 PM. 💙❤️

📧 Weekly Delivery
TIGER NEWS will be sent to families every Wednesday after 4:00 PM. If you do not receive the newsletter, please let us know.

🌐 Available on Our School Website
The latest TIGER NEWS will also be posted on the front page of the school website under the “Tiger News” link.

🔄 Updates & Corrections
We may make corrections or add important updates to the newsletter throughout the week. To see the most current version, please open TIGER NEWS directly in your Smore browser/webpage.

Each time you open the newsletter, you will see the latest updates and corrections.

📩 Please Do Not Reply to the Newsletter
Please do not reply directly to the weekly TIGER NEWS email. Administrator contact information is included in the newsletter. If you have a question or need assistance, please email the appropriate staff member directly.

⭐ Please make it a habit to check TIGER NEWS every week for important school announcements, upcoming events, deadlines, and updates.

Thank you for staying connected with Harmony School of Technology!

Harmony School of Technology
🐯 Go Tigers! 💙❤️

📅 Important August Dates

📍 Monday, August 10

🏫 Meet the Teacher

• 🎓 8th Grade: 8:00–10:00 AM
• 🎒 7th Grade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

🍽️ Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM

• 📘 6th Grade: 1:00–3:00 PM

⭐ After-School Club Registration Opens ( 4pm RevTrak)

Title I Parent & Family Engagement Meeting

SESSION TIMES:

○ 8th Grade: 8:00 AM

○ 7th Grade: 10:00 AM

○ 6th Grade: 1:00 PM

📍 Wednesday, August 12

🚌 First Day of School

📍 Monday, August 24

🎨 First Day of After-School Clubs
🕞 3:30–4:30 PM

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Welcome to a New School Year!
Join us for Meet the Teacher to connect with our amazing staff, learn about the upcoming school year, and receive important information to help your student start the year successfully.

During Meet the Teacher
Meet the Teachers – Get to know our amazing staff!
Meet Our Principal & Assistant Principal – Leadership that leads with heart!
Visit the Information Stations in the Gym for important school forms and resources.

8th Grade
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM -Welcome by School Administration- Building B Cafeteria
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM- Information Stations (Gym)-Meet the Teachers (Classrooms)

7th Grade
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM-Welcome by School Administration-Building B Cafeteria
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM- Information Stations (Gym)-Meet the Teachers (Classrooms)

6th Grade
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM-Welcome by School Administration-Building B Cafeteria
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM- Information Stations (Gym)-Meet the Teachers (Classrooms)

During your assigned grade-level session, please visit the Gym to:

New students will have their school picture taken for their Student ID.
We look forward to welcoming all HST families and kicking off another amazing school year together!

Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to complete the annual Health Services Form on Skyward.

The form includes two sections: one to reject (opt out of) certain services and one to allow (opt in to) health-care services.

Be sure to review both sections so your choices are recorded correctly.

Dear HST Scholars and Parents,

Harmony School of Technology is excited to offer a variety of after-school clubs for the 2026–2027 school year! Our clubs provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, build new skills, make connections, and enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.

We strongly encourage our scholars to participate in extracurricular activities and take advantage of these opportunities for personal, social, and academic growth.

Please take time to review the clubs, teams, and activities available this school year.

📚 AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORIALS HAVE PRIORITY

Please be advised that after-school tutorials take priority over after-school clubs.

Tutorials will be offered on the following days:

• Monday: Math Tutorial
• Tuesday: ELA Tutorial
• Thursday: Social Studies & Science Tutorials

Clubs and tutorials will both begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.

⚠️ Before registering for any club, parents must check their student’s tutorial schedule. Students should not register for a club that conflicts with a required tutorial day.

🎉 CLUB REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Club registration opens Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Registration and payment for clubs that require a fee will be completed directly through RevTrak. Once you submit the club fee payment through RevTrak, your student is registered for that club. There is no separate registration form for paid clubs.

Registration Deadline: Monday August 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM

First Day of Clubs: Monday, August 24, 2026

Club Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. NO clubs on Wednesday and Friday.

Important Registration Information:

• Space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students cannot register for two clubs that meet on the same day.
• Clubs may be canceled if fewer than 10 students register.
• Late registration or payment will not be accepted.
• Club fees are nonrefundable unless a club is canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
• For clubs that do not require payment, such as NJHS, please contact the club sponsor directly for registration details, eligibility, and participation requirements.
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💳 CLUB FEES

The majority of after-school clubs and activities charge $50 per student, per club, per semester or yearly. Some clubs may require an additional fee based on their specific activities or needs.

Students requesting a fee waiver must submit the required Fee Waiver Application Form and supporting documentation to determine eligibility. Each student may use the fee waiver for one club only.

All club registration and payments must be completed online through REVTRAK.

🏅 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ATHLETICS

Students may register and pay for an athletics club only after participating in the required tryout and being officially selected for the team.

Students who did not attend tryouts or were not selected for the team should not submit payment through RevTrak for that athletic program.

📋 DISCIPLINE & EXPECTATIONS

All rules and regulations outlined in the Harmony School of Technology Student Handbook apply to the after-school program.

Students are expected to remain in their assigned club or tutorial location during the after-school period. Students may not go to their lockers or loiter in the hallways, cafeteria, or other areas of the campus.

🚗 DISMISSAL

Club dismissal is at 4:30 PM. Parents/guardians must make arrangements to pick up their students promptly. All students participating in after-school clubs must be picked up and off campus by 4:30 PM.

⏰ LATE PICK-UP POLICY

If you expect to be late, please arrange for an authorized friend or relative to pick up your child and notify the club sponsor as soon as possible.

• First Late Pick-Up: The club sponsor will remind the family of the pick-up expectations and document the late pick-up.
• Second Late Pick-Up: The club sponsor will provide another reminder and document the incident.
• Third Late Pick-Up: The student will no longer be permitted to participate in the club, and no refund will be provided.

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER

After-school tutorials take priority over clubs. Before paying for and registering your student for a club, please check your student’s required tutorial days to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Thank you for supporting your scholar’s participation in Harmony School of Technology’s after-school programs!

Great news! 🎉 School meals are FREE for all Harmony School of Technology students this school year!

However, EVERY FAMILY still needs to complete the Household Income Form through SchoolCafé.

✅ Takes only a few minutes
🔒 Completely confidential
💰 Helps our school receive important funding
💵 May help families qualify for additional discounts and benefits

🎁 STUDENT INCENTIVE:
Families who complete the Household Income Form in SchoolCafé will receive a FREE DRESS PASS for their student! 👕🎉

📲 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM TODAY:
www.schoolcafe.com

Even though meals are free, your form still matters!

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete it and for helping support our students, school, and community! 💙❤️

Harmony School of Technology

Effective School Year 2026-2027

To promote a safe and focused learning environment, all middle school students are expected to follow the dress code guidelines below. Please review the daily uniform expectations as well as the optional dress days.

🔹 Daily Uniform (Monday–Friday)

Students must wear the standard HST uniform:

• Polo Shirts: Navy or red with HST logo

• Pants: Khaki or navy uniform pants

• Shoes: Closed-toe athletic shoes only

• Outerwear: HST-approved jackets (available in blue, black, or red)

• Backpack: Clear backpack required

• Student ID: Must be worn daily with a school-issued lanyard

🔹 Spirit Shirt Fridays

Optional for Grades 6–8

On Fridays, students may show school spirit and promote college awareness by wearing:

• An HPS logo T-shirt or approved spirit shirt, or
• A T-shirt representing an accredited college or university
• Jeans without rips, holes, tears, or distressing

All Other Dress Code Requirements Still Apply

Students must also have:

• A clear backpack
• Student ID with lanyard
• Closed-toe athletic shoes
• An HST-approved jacket, if needed

Not Allowed on Fridays

• Hoodies
• Ripped, torn, or distressed jeans
• Shirts that do not represent HST or an accredited college/university
• Crocs, slides, sandals, or open-toe shoes
• Smartwatches, AirPods, or Bluetooth earbuds

Cell phones must remain silenced and out of sight throughout the school day.

🔸 General Reminders

• All clothing must be clean, neat, and appropriately sized.

• Students out of dress code will be subject to disciplinary action per the student handbook.

• Uniform tops, jackets, and spirit shirts are available for purchase on the school website.

Effective School Year 2026–2027 | Aligned with HB 1481

Storage Requirements for Personal Communication Devices

• Students may bring personal communication devices (e.g., phones, smartwatches, tablets) to school.

• Use of these devices is strictly prohibited during the instructional day.

Storage Expectations

All devices must be powered off and securely stored in one of the following locations:

• Inside the student’s assigned locker

• Inside the student’s backpack, if lockers are not available on campus

• Important: Devices may not be stored in any other location, including:
  - Teacher desks
  - Classroom bins
  - Hanging pouches
  - Personal bags of school staff

Instructional Day Definition

The instructional day is defined as “From the time a student arrives on campus in the morning until the final period of the day concludes. This includes lunch and passing periods”.

Dismissal Cell Phone Exception: During dismissal, students may use their cell phones only to call or text a parent/guardian regarding transportation or pick-up arrangements. All other cell phone use remains prohibited during dismissal. Students must continue to follow staff directions and all dismissal procedures.

Exceptions to the Policy

Device use during the school day is only permitted under the following documented circumstances:

• Medical necessity, supported by a written directive from a licensed physician

• Special education accommodations as outlined in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan

Handling Unauthorized Use

If a student is observed using a personal device during the school day, staff must follow the steps below:

1. Immediate Confiscation

• The staff member must immediately confiscate the device and deliver it to the Dean of Student Culture.
  
  

2. Secure Storage by Dean

• The Dean will store the device in a locked cabinet or secure box.

• The device must be clearly labeled with the student’s full name and grade (e.g., with a Post-it note or tag).

• The Dean will log the incident as appropriate.
  
  

3. Parent/Guardian Notification

• The staff member who confiscated the device must contact the parent or guardian via email or phone call to inform them of the confiscation.
  
  

4. Retrieval Protocol

• The Dean will establish a local campus procedure in coordination with the front office for device retrieval by a parent/guardian.

• Devices must be picked up in person by the parent/guardian.

• Front office staff should verify the identity of the person retrieving the device and document the handoff.

Disciplinary consequences apply to all personal communication devices used in violation of this policy. Offenses are cumulative and sequential—each step must be followed before escalating to the next.

Important: In compliance with HB 1481, schools may not charge any fees for the return of a confiscated device, regardless of the number of offenses.

Further Offenses and Device Liability

• Continued violations will result in escalated formal disciplinary actions in accordance with the Harmony Public Schools Student Code of Conduct.
  
  

• Harmony Public Schools is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices that have been confiscated due to violations of applicable laws or district policy.

Unclaimed Devices

If a confiscated device is not retrieved within 90 days, and after the school has provided written notice to the parent or guardian, the school reserves the right to dispose of the device reasonably and appropriately.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of immunization requirements that will impact rising 7th grade students.

Students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4, Menactra) for individuals who have not already received those vaccines.

Please contact your health care provider or local health department if your child needs these vaccines. For additional information on immunization requirements please visit The Department of State Health Services website at www.ImmunizeTexas.com

All immunizations should be completed by the first day of school. However, you will have 30 calendar days from the first day of school to provide the required up-to-date immunization record for your child.

If, at the end of the 30-day period, a student has not received a subsequent dose of vaccine, the student is not in compliance and the school shall exclude the student from school attendance until the required dose is administered.

Please contact the school for any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ms. Lopez
Medical Aide.

Dear HST Parents and Guardians,

To ensure a safe and efficient school environment, all students are required to wear their school ID visibly at all times while on campus.

📸 Student ID Photos & Distribution

• Only 6th Grade:
  Photos will be taken during Meet the Teacher.All 6th graders will receive their ID on the first day of school.

• Returning Students:
  They will receive their ID's fir st week of the school with last year picture. they are issued a new one.

💳 ID Replacement Information

• Replacement Fee: $5
  (Payable online through REVTRAK(Click Here)

• under the “Miscellaneous” section)

• Pick-Up Location: Front office — before or after school hours

• Lanyards:

  All student IDs will be issued with a black lanyard at no additional cost.

  Students may also choose to:

  • Bring their own appropriate lanyard, or
  • Purchase an official HST-branded lanyard for $5 through RevTrak.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and secure environment for all students.

Warm regards,
Harmony School of Technology Administration

Dear Visitors,

Please remember that numbered parking spots with colors are reserved for staff only:

• Blue numbered spots: Technology Staff
• Red numbered spots: District Personnel
• Green numbered spots: Advancement and Enrichment Staff

• To ensure that teachers and staff can arrive on time to support our students, please refrain from using the designated staff parking spots. If you need to park during drop-off or dismissal, kindly use the visitor spaces in front of Building A.

  Additionally, please avoid using the staff parking area as a pass-through during busy morning and afternoon times. This area is reserved for staff, and using it for drop-off or pick-up creates delays and traffic congestion, impacting staff arrival and departure.

  Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school running smoothly!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

You are welcome to bring lunch for your child during the school day. However, please note that delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, and similar platforms are not permitted to deliver food to the school. If you’d like to bring food from restaurants such as McDonald's, you may do so by personally dropping it off at the Building A front office, where our front office personnel will ensure it is delivered to your child in the cafeteria.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and smooth school environment.

Warm regards,
Harmony School of Technology

Dear HST Parents and Guardians,

To ensure a safe and efficient school environment, all students are required to wear their school ID visibly at all times while on campus.

📸 Student ID Photos & Distribution

• New Students:
  Photos will be taken during Open House. New students will receive their ID on the first day of school.

• Returning Students:
  Should continue using last year’s ID until they are issued a new one.

💳 ID Replacement Information

• Replacement Fee: $5
  (Payable online through REVTRAK under the “Miscellaneous” section)

• Pick-Up Location: Front office — before or after school hours

• Lanyards:
  Students may bring their own, or purchase a school-branded lanyard for $5 via REVTRAK.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and secure environment for all students.

Warm regards,
Harmony School of Technology Administration

• This building is secured during school hours because the safety and security of students and staff is our top priority. During the school day, all school visitors are required to follow the visitor procedures listed below.
  

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• The front lobby is the only main entrance established for visitors

• Visitors must sign in and sign out at the designated desk

• Visitor ID retained

• Visitor Sticker issued

• The front office contacted the staff member to notify them

• The visitor is escorted into the building by an employee

• The visitor sticker returned to the front office

• Visitors check out and receive the ID

• NO Visitors allowed before 7:30 AM (Principal approval ONLY)

• NO Visitors allowed after 2:30 PM (Principal approval ONLY)

Student & Parent Handbook

This book contains all the answers you’ll need about attendance, dress code, absences, and a whole lot more. Parent & Student Handbook https://harmonytx.org/handbook-request-form

At HST, we use a variety of communication tools to keep families informed about school and district updates.

Primary Communication Channels:

• District One-Call System: We frequently send out important announcements and event reminders via text, email, and phone calls.

• HST Website: Visit our school website for up-to-date information, announcements, and resources.

• SchoolMessenger & Schoology: These platforms are used for regular communication between the school, teachers, and families.

• Social Media: Follow us on our official social media pages for highlights, updates, and important notices.

Weekly Newsletter – TIGER NEWS:Each week, on Wednesdays,we send out the Tiger News newsletter through the One-Call text system, created using Smore. It includes important updates, upcoming events, and school highlights

Staff Communication:
Staff members are available via phone and email. Please note that teachers have full teaching schedules and may not be able to respond immediately. We appreciate your patience and understanding as they respond as soon as possible

✅ Stay Organized – Use a planner or app to track homework.
✅ Ask for Help – Teachers and counselors are there to support you.
✅ Make New Friends – Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to classmates.
✅ Have Fun! – Middle school is a time to learn, grow, and enjoy new experiences.

1. Daily Life in Middle School

• Class Transitions: Unlike elementary school, you’ll have different teachers for each subject and switch classrooms.

• Lockers: If your school has lockers, practice using a combination lock before school starts.

• Lunch: Some schools have assigned seats, while others let you sit where you want. It's a great time to make friends!

2. Making Friends & Social Life

• Be open to meeting new people—middle school is a fresh start for everyone!

• Joining clubs and sports is a great way to make friends with similar interests.

• Don’t stress too much about fitting in—just be yourself, and the right friends will come along.

3. Homework & Organization

• Middle school usually means more homework, so staying organized is important!

• Use a planner or school app to track assignments and due dates.

• If you’re struggling with a subject, ask for help—teachers are there to support you.

4. Teachers & Classes

• Expect to have different teachers for subjects like math, science, English, social studies, and electives.

• Electives can include fun classes like art, music, foreign languages, or technology.

• Some schools have honors or advanced classes—if you're up for a challenge, consider them!

5. Dealing with Stress & Challenges

• Middle school can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone—counselors, teachers, and friends can help.

• If you ever feel bullied or left out, talk to a trusted adult.

• Remember, everyone is adjusting—it’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them!

6. Fun Things to Look Forward To!

• Field trips & school dances

• Spirit week & pep rallies

• Fun projects & group activities

• Making memories with new friends