Hero Happenings!

Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR

No School on Monday, February 17th

February 18, 2025

Need to Know

We will be postponing our Night of the Arts on February 19th due to the potential for inclement weather. Please stay tuned for the new date of this SPECTACULAR event!
We have had to change a few tryout dates for 7th grade teams/electives. Please double-check this information. All dates should not change at this point.
Spring picture day is February 21st.
Odyssey of the Mind wants to give a HUGE THANK YOU for supporting their "Crush for a Crush" fundraiser!

Elective Information for CURRENT 6th graders

Reminder - in case of inclement weather...

IF we have inclement weather this week and school is cancelled, students will be catching up on missing work. Please see the flyer below.

Questions of the Week

Keep them talking!

Do you ever ask your child about his/her day and you get a one word answer? or a shrug? Use these questions to find out more about your child's day!

Career Awareness 6 -Can you name two advantages of a debit card? Can you name two (different) disadvantages of a credit card?

Health 6 -What have you learned so far about the physical, mental, or legal consequences of vaping?

Science 7 -Contrast mutualism and commensalism.

Science 6 - What is a difference between a plant and animal cell?

SS6 -

SS 7 -What checks and balances are built into our government?

Math 7 -What is 25% of 200?

Math 6 - What is an inequality?

Acc. Math 7 -What do you still need to work on with rational number operations?

ELA 6 - Define ethos, pathos, and logos.

ELA 7 - Who is your favorite character in The Outsiders and why? What did you learn from him/her?

Band - How was your band field trip to see the symphony? Which music did you like the most?

Band Tryout #2

If you were not able to have your student complete an audition at the January 29th event, his/her next chance will be -

Thursday, Feb. 27th

5:00 - 7:00pm in the HMS Band Room

After this date, we will schedule a date to finish tryouts during school hours if coming on Feb. 27th is not an option.

Evening Performance - Link for ticket purchases coming soon!

School Performance - Bring $1

Hellstern Rock Star - Mrs. Branch & Ezra Oliver

Change of Dates for Clinic - See below

CJHS Information Below - for CURRENT 7th graders

Choice Summer School Information

Choice Summer School information is below. This primary applies to "Future 25/26 8th Grade" students. Completing "Choice Summer School" opens up elective options for students who are heavily involved in extracurricular activities. Please see that information below if you are interested.

Choice Summer School 2025 Registration Form Link

Choice Summer School 2025 Online Payment Link

Future 8th graders are only allowed to take Careers
Starts - June 2nd; Ends - June 27th.
$50 per semester
2 course maximum
Payment information is in the sign up form.
Courses offered:

Careers (incoming 8th graders only)
Semester courses: PE, Health, Civics, Economics, Oral Communication
Full year course: Computer Science

Applications are available February 1 - May 16.

VIRTUAL (online) orientation info will be emailed to student and guardian on May 28th by 4:00 p.m. Online Orientation sessions will be held May 29th, 2025.
Tuition must be paid IN FULL on or before May 27, 2025 to receive orientation link and course access - online, check or cash.
Course(s) must be completed no later than 3:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2025. No exceptions.
The expected time to complete each semester course is approximately 60 hours. All courses are delivered online/fully virtually.
There will be NO drops or refunds after June 6th.
Final Grades for paid and completed courses will be available by July 10th, 2025. Final grades will be emailed to zoned schools by August 1st.