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Personal Information Update Link
We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.
Thanks to Mr. Chapman for taking the lead on our American Heart Association fundraiser this year. Our school raised almost $5,000 for the charity. Way to go, Patriots!
We wrapped up our IXL Egg-cellent Challenge this week. Over the course of the initiative, our students averaged over 120 questions per week. According to IXL, students need to practice at least 15 questions per week. Our performance far exceeded those standards! Yahoo!
Students Earn Pride Slips
Several students earned Patriot Pride Slips by completing their IXL Egg-cellent Challenge!
Students earned Patriot Pride Slips by completing their IXL Egg-cellent Challenge!
Counseling Corner
Upward Bound Program
Will your child be the first in your family to continue education after high school? Your child may be eligible for the TRIO/Upward Bound program. Please contact your child's grade level school counselor as soon as possible for more information.
Looking for Volunteers
In the coming weeks, we will have several opportunities for parents to volunteer at school.
April 23--> 8th Grade Get a Life Experience
April 25--> 8th Grade James Rumsey Technical Institute
May 29--> End-of-Year Carnival Day
If you are interested in helping us, please email one of our school counselors.
Hurry and get your tickets for this year's 8th grade-only Hersheypark trip. Tickets are on sale until April 25 and include admission, a meal voucher, t-shirt, transportation to and from the park, and priceless memories! Tickets are $90; don't delay!
Students in 8th grade are allowed and encouraged to participate in Day on the Job, which is a chance for them to shadow their parents at work for the day. Students need to submit a permission slip. All homeroom teachers have permission slips available for students.
April is the Month of the Military Child. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the resilience and strength of military-connected children, who often face unique challenges due to their parents' military service.
On Friday, April 11, we wore purple to support our military children.
This week, Ms. James and her class partnered with the Pre-K class (and members from the State Champion Boys Basketball Team) to decorate eggs. All parties involved had a wonderful time!
