Hornet Nation,

I was reading an article last week that indicated that it can take up to six weeks for students to settle into the rhythms and routines of a new school year. Assuming that to be true, we are halfway there!

As your child continues to find their solid footing, here are some conversation starters to dig deeper into their day:

• What made you smile today, and why?
• Did you see someone who needed help today? What happened?
• What would you change about today if you could?
• What are you most looking forward to tomorrow?

As our staff settles into this school year, our goal is to continue to focus on purposeful student engagement. We want your child to be an active participant in their learning, so you can count on us to make that learning relevant, rigorous, and real world. We are counting on you to support that learning, and to reach out with any questions you may have.

Be sure to scroll down and see some pictures from our start.

In partnership and with Hornet Pride,

Judy

juwalton@harrisonschools.com

989.539.7871

• With a positive COVID test, 5 days from either the onset of symptoms, or if no symptoms, from the test date. Onset of symptoms or test date = day zero, and student may return on day 6 with a mask assuming symptoms are improving. This is the same as employees.
• For 24 hours after fever, diarrhea, or vomiting ends, without medication.
• Contagious diseases such as chickenpox, measles, strep, pinkeye, flu, etc. Ask your doctor or health care provider when they can return to school. Generally, the following apply: chickenpox (no school until all spots /lesions are dried and crusted), lice (no school until after the first treatment), strep throat or other strep infections (can return if they do not have a fever and have been on antibiotics for at least 12 hours).

The staff of Harrison Community Schools, in the spirit of a growing and changing community, pledge to educate all students by teaching the District Curriculum and beyond, ensuring the development of responsible learners prepared to take an active role in a complex society.

September 15: Military Appreciation Night (football game)

September 27: Picture day at HS & Hive

October 3: Half day for students

October 4: Count Day

October 6: Homecoming

October 10: Picture day at MS & Larson

• Early Childhood & Larson Elementary, 989.539.3259 (Principal Andrea Andera, aandera@harrisonschools.com, Assistant Principal Sandy Hargraves, shargraves@harrisonschools.com)
• Middle School, 989.539.7194 (Principal Jennifer Thrush, jthrush@harrisonschools.com, Assistant Principal Brad Carlstrom, bcarlstrom@harrisonschools.com)
• Hive, 989.539.7417 (Principal Stacey VanAntwerp, svanantwerp@harrisonschools.com)
• High School, 989.539.7417 (Principal Joe Ashcroft, jjashcroft@harrisonschools.com, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Brad Carlstrom, bcarlstrom@harrisonschools.com)

Superintendent, 989.539.7871 (Judy Walton, juwalton@harrisonschools.com)

Special Education (Stacey VanAntwerp, svanantwerp@harrisonschools.com)

Homeless Child/Youth Services (Andrea Andera, aandera@harrisonschools.com)

Bus Services, 989.539.7082 (Kelli Whitaker, kwhitaker@auxilioservices.net)