Hixson Happenings

134th Issue, January 6, 2023

Important Dates

January 9 - Late Start Day

January 9 - 11 - 6th & 7th grade Admin/Counselor registration talks

January 10 - Incoming 6th grade parent night, 6pm

January 13 - Hixson 8th grade band & Advanced Orchestra tour

January 16 - MLK Day, No School

January 17 & 18 - 6th & 7th grade course requests entered

January 23 - Late Start Day

January 26 & 27 - NWEA Test

February 24 - 8th grade glow party!

Monday, January 9, 2023 is a late start day! School starts at 9:40 am!

Report Cards are now viewable in parent portal!

Directions on viewing the report card may be found below or by viewing the video at the the following link: https://youtu.be/sMFJMqnlk2I

1.Visit https://sis.webster.k12.mo.us

2.Click on the “Parent” tab and log in with your username and password.

3.Click on the “Grades” button.

4.To view teacher comments and citizenship grades, click on the underlined grade for each class.

If you have any questions regarding your child's grades, please contact the classroom teacher.

NWEA Testing - January 26 & 27

Since our second NWEA testing window is quickly approaching (January 26 & 27), I wanted to share some wording with you about how to talk about the importance of the test with your child. It is extremely important that we are talking about the test with our students in a positive way that helps them understand its purpose.

"The NWEA test is important because it helps your teachers determine what you are doing really well, and what additional academic support you need to be successful. Your teachers will look at the results from the test and decide how they are going to support you. This is why they ask you to do your very best on the test. We know the test takes a lot of time and that some parts of it may be hard for you, but please do your best and show what you know!

The testing schedule will be shared in the coming weeks. Please be on the look out!

Signage at Bristol Elementary

As a follow up to the issue of middle school students vandalizing the playground at Bristol, the sign below has been hung up on the Bristol playground. Parents/guardians, please assist us with making sure your student is aware of the playground rules at Bristol Elementary that are provided on this sign. If they are visiting the Bristol playground, they should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Thank you for your assistance!

8th grade Glow Party!

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.