Miners in the Middle

It's hard to believe we're already just two weeks away from Thanksgiving Break! We have nine school days ahead of us, and they're packed with activities, opportunities, and plenty of Miner Pride!

First, a HUGE congratulations to our varsity Miners on winning the Battle of Gowen Mountain Friday night and securing a HOME playoff game this Friday! What a great way to finish the regular season! We're proud of our players, coaches, and everyone who has supported our Miners along the way! And another huge shoutout to the 12U Miners for winning their Super Bowl! 🏆🏈

Between basketball tournaments, special assemblies, our 8th graders taking the PreACT, and several other important events, we have a busy couple of weeks ahead. Be sure to check out the upcoming dates below so nothing sneaks up on you!

Let's make these last nine school days before Thanksgiving Break great ones, Miners! 💙🤍

— Mrs. Green, Principal

A BIG congratulations to Coach Beare on his nomination as an All-State Football Coach!

What an exciting and well-deserved recognition! We're proud to have Coach Beare as part of our Miner family and appreciate the dedication and hard work he puts into supporting our student-athletes.

Congratulations, Coach! Miner Nation is proud of you! 💙🏈🤍

Middle school is a time of growing, learning, and figuring out how to navigate friendships, emotions, and relationships with others. Sometimes, that also means learning that the things we say can have a much bigger impact than we realize.

We've recently been reminding students about the importance of choosing their words carefully, particularly when it comes to hurtful comments or statements made in anger or as a joke.

The truth is, we never know what someone else may be going through. Words that seem harmless to one person can be deeply hurtful to another, even when no harm was intended.

Mrs. Baker has begun visiting classrooms to talk with students about these important topics, starting with our 6th graders. She'll be continuing those conversations with our 7th and 8th graders as well.

We encourage families to take a few minutes this week to talk with their children about the power of their words, showing empathy, and speaking up when someone is being hurt or mistreated.

Our goal isn't perfection. It's helping our students grow into thoughtful, compassionate young people who understand that their words and actions matter. 💙

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American peoples.

Here in Oklahoma, Native American heritage is an important part of our history, our communities, and the lives of many of our students and families. This month gives us a special opportunity to honor that heritage, learn from one another, and celebrate the traditions that continue to enrich our communities today.

As part of this recognition, our students will attend a Native American Cultural Assembly and Powwow on Monday, November 9, at 1:00 PM at the Dome. We look forward to this opportunity for our students to experience and learn more about Native American culture and traditions.

We hope this experience encourages our students to appreciate the diversity of cultures around them and understand the importance of honoring and respecting the heritage of others.

On Wednesday, November 11, we will come together to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Our Veterans Day Assembly will begin at 9:00 AM in Taylor Gym and will feature student performances as we recognize and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

We look forward to this special opportunity to show our appreciation to those who have served. ❤️🤍💙

MON NOV 9th

Native American Cultural Assembly

1:00 PM — Pow Wow at the Dome

MON–THU NOV 9th - 12th

MS Basketball — Red Oak Tournament

See tournament brackets below

WED NOV 11th

Veterans Day Assembly

9:00 AM — Taylor Gym

THU NOV 12th

Flu Clinic

9:00–10:30 AM — Taylor Gym

FRI NOV 13th

Varsity Football — First Round of Playoffs

HOME — Come support our Miners!

All HMS 8th-grade students will take the PreACT on Wednesday, November 18.

The PreACT is an opportunity for students to become familiar with the types of questions and skills assessed on the ACT and provides information that can help students, families, and educators identify academic strengths and areas for growth as they prepare for high school.

We encourage families to help students prepare by making sure they get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time that morning.

More information will be shared as testing day approaches!

Next week is another busy one, and we want families to have these important dates on their calendars!

• November 16–19: MS Basketball — Wilburton Tournament (times to be announced)

• Wednesday, November 18: PreACT for ALL 8th-grade students

• Thursday, November 19: Amira Reading Challenge Winners Celebration (tentatively during 6th and 7th hours)

• Friday, November 20: NO SCHOOL for students — Professional Development Day

• November 23–27: THANKSGIVING BREAK! 🦃

Please note: Thursday, November 19, will be the last school day for students before Thanksgiving Break. Students will return Monday, November 30.

We have a lot to accomplish before the break, so let's make every day count! 💙🤍

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Parents/Guardians: Stay connected to your student's progress!

Sylogist is an important tool for monitoring your student's grades and attendance throughout the school year. We strongly encourage every parent/guardian to have an active parent account and check it regularly.

If you do not have access to your account or need assistance logging in, please contact the Middle School office and we will be happy to help.