Miners in the Middle

Fall is officially upon us, and this time of year always seems to fly by as we move toward the holidays! We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and restful Fall Break and is ready for a busy few weeks ahead.

We have a lot happening this month! October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we’ll also be celebrating Red Ribbon Week soon — watch for details about activities and dress-up days coming later this week.

Our 6th Grade Level Up Challenge will also be launching soon as we continue helping students focus on positive choices, responsibility, and showing true Miner Pride.

In athletics, our Middle School Football Team will wrap up their season this week with their final game on Tuesday at Holdenville (please note the schedule change — it will not be played on Monday). Basketball season is just around the corner, with games starting in November!

🎉 Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council and Class Officers! Election results were emailed to the student body last week. We’re proud of all our students who stepped up to run and look forward to seeing our new student leaders in action.

Finally, a big thank-you to everyone who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences last Wednesday. If you weren’t able to make it and have questions about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teachers — communication is key to success.

Let’s make the most of this busy and exciting season together. Go Miners!

— Mrs. Green, Principal

These are our school-wide expectations for our students. Positive behavior fosters an environment where ALL students can learn and grow. It is our hope that our HMS families will discuss our school-wide behavior expectations and encourage positive behaviors at school and home.

Our school-wide expectations extend beyond the classroom. It is important that students also realize they are accountable for their behaviors in the hallway, cafeteria and at all school sponsored activities on and off campus.

OSSAA has teamed up with COUNTRY Financial to launch the Gridiron Giveaway! This is our school’s chance to win a donation that will be presented live at the OSSAA State Football Championships, presented by COUNTRY Financial this fall. All you need to do is submit your information and give our school the opportunity to bring home the prize.

Enter by clicking here or on the image above.

Don’t miss your chance to make an impact for our school community; entries are open now!

• Flu Vaccine Clinic
  

• No MS Activities

  
  

• SCHEDULE CHANGE: MS Football @ Holdenville, 6pm - one combined 7th/8th grade game with an extra quarter for 6th grade

  
  

• Middle School FCS 7:35am, Old Gym
• High School Band Contest
  

• Red Ribbon Week Activities Kick-Off
  

• No MS Activities

Red Ribbon Week Continues - more info to come

• Morning Drop-Off – Campus opens at 7:30 AM. Students who do not ride the bus must be dropped off at the east entrance across from the Event Center.
  ❌ Do not park or drop off at the main Middle School entrance/parking lot in the morning—this area is reserved for bus routes only.
  
• Afternoon Pick-Up – Opposite of the morning: all pick-ups happen at the main Middle School entrance.
  
• Attendance Reminder - To be counted present for a class, a student must be in class for at least 30 minutes.
  
• Students more than 20 minutes late to a class (without checking into the office within that time) will be counted absent for that class.
  
• Students leaving more than 20 minutes before the dismissal bell will also be counted absent for that class.
  

To help you start strong, here are a few simple ways to set yourself up for success:

• Be organized: Use your planner daily to keep track of assignments, projects, and important dates.

• Ask for Help Early: If something doesn’t make sense, don’t wait until you’re behind — talk to your teacher or counselor right away.
• Use Your Time Wisely: Stay focused during class, and finish your homework daily.
• Be present: Attendance matters! Being here every day helps you keep up and feel confident.

• Get involved: Join a club, sport, or activity to make friends and try new things.

• Be respectful: Kindness and good behavior make our school a great place to learn. A good attitude goes a long way!

• Rest Well: Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep — and put those phones away at night so you’re ready to learn each morning!

Lockers are a middle school tradition—but they can be tricky at first!

• Don’t overstuff it – Only keep what you need for the day.

• Use shelves or organizers to make extra space.

• Practice your combination until it’s second nature.

• Avoid storing food—trust me, it will start to smell!

• Do a weekly clean-out so you can always find what you need.

Parents/Guardians: If you don't already have a login for Sylogist™Ed to monitor grades and attendance please email Mrs. Cooper in the Middle School office at amycooper@hartshorne.k12.ok.us and she can create your account.