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Hixson Happenings

141st Issue, February 24, 2023

Hixson Happenings141st Issue, February 24, 2023

Important Dates

February 27 - Late Start Day

February 28 - Band Orientation night, 6pm; yearbook sales end

March 1 - Summer School registration opens

March 10 - 3rd quarter ends

March 14-15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm

March 17-24 - No School due to Spring Break

March 27 - School resumes, Late Start Day

February 27, 2023 is a Late Start Day! February 27, 2023 is a Late Start Day!

This week in Black History Month! This week in Black History Month!

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Ralph Bunche

First Black person to win a Nobel Peace Prize
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Edward Alexander Bouchet

First Black person to earn a PhD
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Oprah Winfrey

First Black billionaire

Yearbooks are on sale!

Yearbooks on sale January 30 - February 28 at the link below. They will be $20 each this year!

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/hixsonmiddleschool

2nd Semester 8th grade Festivities!

Six Flags Trip

  • When: Friday, May 12th, 2023

  • Departure from school: 9:00am

  • Arrival back to school: 5:00pm

  • Students will need money for food/drink

  • Cost per student: $37; if students have a Six Flags season pass, they will only need to pay $7 to cover transportation.

To pay:
    • Make check payable to WGSD: drop off at Hixson main office

    • Cash payments can be dropped off in a sealed envelope marked “Six Flags” with student name on the envelope at the Hixson main office

    • Follow the link below to make credit card payments

      • Webster Groves SD (you will need to create an account to utilize this option: All questions pertaining to this option can be answered by Sarah Magruder, Administrative Assistant. You can reach her at magruder.sarah@wgmail.org


All students will ride the bus to and from Six Flags, returning to Hixson Middle School at 5:00pm. Park Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm on this day. VICC transportation home is available for those enrolled in the program. Scholarships are available (on a limited basis). Please contact Mr. Atterberry (atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org) or Ms. Reif (reif.lynne@wgmail.org) for more information.


8th Grade Social

When: Friday, February 24, 2023

Where: Hixson Middle School

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

-The 8th grade social will be an after school event. To celebrate the achievements of the class of 2023, there will be a social gathering full of music, dancing and fun! This event is free and open to all 8th graders. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Hixson PTO.


8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • When: Monday, May 22, 2023

  • Where: Webster Groves High School, Roberts Gym

  • Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

-The 8th grade celebration is a time to honor the Hixson 8th grade class of 2023.

-If any parent is interested in volunteering to create a video presentation honoring the class of 2023 please contact Mr. Atterberry at atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org


More communication for all events will continue to come out as we get closer to these events. As always please feel free to reach out to Mr. Atterberry at atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org or by calling 314-918-4661 with any questions.

Hixson Running Club! Hixson Running Club!

Flag Football Flag Football

PTO Updates PTO Updates

Support the Hixson Middle PTO Annual Fund

Help MAKE HIXSON HAPPEN! Make a gift today to support the PTO Annual Fund which enhances the educational experience for EVERY HIXSON STUDENT!


Click HERE to make a gift via Paypal or send in a gift by check to the Hixson office. All gifts are tax-deductible!

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Contact Us

Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool

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