Huesken Highlights
September 2026
PowerSchool Tip
Grades are being entered in PowerSchool as we are about halfway through the marking period. One new feature this year in PowerSchool is the ability for teachers to message caregivers directly through the platform. To make sure you are getting grade updates and teacher messages.
- Make sure all contact information is up to date in PowerSchool
- Change settings in your phone to enable PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
MyPowerHub
- check transportation
- check locker numbers
- check schedules
- check assignments
- view student grades
- view/upload attendance
Schoology
- view Assignment details
- view assignment due dates
- view grades for individual assignments
Lunch Account
- create a lunch account
- add money to lunch account
- complete the lunch survey (encourage all families to complete it yearly)
Student Planner
One of our main goals for our learning community this year is to help our students grow into more independent learners by intentionally teaching them the skills they need to manage their time, responsibilities, and learning. One of the tools we will use every day to build these executive functioning skills is the 26-27 student planner. Students are expected to use their planner every day in every class. We encourage families to make the planner part of your regular routine at home, too.
Students will use their planners to:
Record assignments, projects, tests, and other important deadlines.
Keep track of upcoming responsibilities.
Monitor their own progress and identify what needs their attention.
Record failing grades and missing assignments during Advisory each Wednesday.
Develop the habit of checking what they need to accomplish rather than relying on an adult to remind them.
Middle school is an important time for students to develop independence. Executive functioning skills help students:
Plan and prioritize: Determine what needs to be done first and manage multiple responsibilities.
Organize: Keep track of assignments, materials, deadlines, and commitments.
Monitor themselves: Recognize when they are missing work or struggling and take action.
Build independence: Gradually take ownership of their learning and responsibilities.
We recognize how important these skills are and that they require practice, consistency, feedback, and support, which is why we are intentionally building them into the school day.
Please consider asking your student to show you their planner regularly. Rather than simply asking, "Do you have homework?", try questions such as:
- "What is coming up this week?"
- "What projects or tests do you need to prepare for?"
- "Is there anything in your planner that you need help getting organized?"
Schoology will continue to be an important resource, and teachers will post assignments and homework there. However, we are intentionally asking students to take an active role in tracking their own learning rather than relying solely on Schoology, teachers, or parents to tell them what they need to do.
Dr. Metzinger
Mr. Hollinger
