Hixson Happenings
93rd Issue, November 12, 2021
Important Dates
November 17 - Choir Concert, 6:30 pm
November 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 1 - School Play, 6:30 pm
December 2 - School Play, 6:30 pm
December 5 - Hixson PTO Holiday House Tour
December 8 - 6th - 8th grade Band Concert, 6:00 pm
December 21 - Quarter 2 ends/Semester 1 ends
Hixson Middle School Warrior Wall created in honor of Veteran's Day!
Thank you to Mrs.Lisa Rodriguez (pictured on the Warrior Wall) for your service!
New Receptionist
To reach Mrs. Delaney for an early dismissal, call 314-963-6450 (press 3) or email her at delaney.cynthia@wgmail.org.
To reach Mrs. Hicks, call 314-963-6450 (press 2) or email her at hicks.nikita@wgmail.org.
Monitoring your child's social media activity
It is our goal to portray a positive and welcoming image of Hixson Middle School. These accounts detract from that goal and do not represent who we are or strive to be as a school. You can support our school community by closely monitoring your student's social media activity and not allowing them to engage in negativity on these platforms.
Thank you for your continued support of Hixson Middle School!
Dr. Mayes
Principal
Reminders about early dismissal
We have a student population of 1,000. The volume of calls that we receive is higher now than ever before at Hixson. We simply cannot handle an influx of early dismissal requests after 3:00 pm, which is why I need you to wait until 3:25 pm if you are trying to request an early dismissal after 3:00 pm.
It is always our goal to respond to parent requests as quickly as possible. Please be patient with us as we work diligently to respond to your needs, and as always, be kind and respectful to the Hixson staff.
Thank you for your support of Hixson Middle School!
Dr. Mayes
New After School Clubs coming in January!!!
Hixson is proud to announce the addition of several new clubs that will begin the week of January 11th. New clubs being added include:
* Flag Football Club on Wednesdays
*6th-7th grade Volleyball Club on Wednesdays
*8th grade Volleyball Club on Thursdays
*6th-8th grade Archery Club on Tuesdays or Thursdays (total participants will be divided up and participate on one of these days.
*6th-8th grade Art Club on Tuesdays
*6th-8th grade Hangout Circle Club on Tuesdays
*6th-8th grade Gaming 101 Club on Tuesdays
*Lego Club on Wednesdays
ALL CLUBS MEET FROM 3:35-4:20
*Please note: Golf Club will not be offered during 2nd semester.
Click HERE to view the existing clubs that will continue into 2nd semester.
Interested Hixson students can get a sign up form in the Hixson main office. Sign up forms need to be returned to the Hixson main office by THE MORNING of December 17th.
Grades at Hixson
At Hixson, our grading policy weighs formative assignments (homework, daily check-ins, quizzes, etc.) as 20% of the student’s grade and summative assignments (tests, culminating projects, etc.) as 80% of a student’s grade.
You may have noticed that your child's term 2 grade is different from their term 1 grade. The term 1 grade is calculated using the formula for assignments from August 23 to October 20. The term 2 grade is calculated using the formula for assignments assigned from October 25 to December 21. The semester 1 grade is calculated using this formula for all assignments from August 23 to December 21. The semester grade is the cumulative grade and is viewable on the parent portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s grade-level principal.
Hixson Food Drive
Every night, kids all over the world go to bed hungry. In the Webster Groves School District, the USDA estimates that 1 in 6 students don’t know where their next meal will come from. In an effort to help support our classmates and families, the Hixson Leaders are kicking off a drive to collect food and personal care items. Personal care items are items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and deodorant, that are not typically covered by SNAP benefits. Based on the elementary school you went to, we are asking you to bring in specific items. Your statesmen time has the list, and they will be posted around the building. Ask your Statesmen Time teacher if you have any questions. The drive will begin this Monday, November 8th and run through the end of the day, December 3rd. Bring these items to your statesmen time classroom. Statesmen Time teachers will tally the total number of items donated. For example, if you donate one can of soup, that’s one item. BUT, if you donate a box of 24 individually wrapped, single serve items, you get credit for 24 items.
What you should bring:
Please make a point to tell your students to also consider gluten-free items Bristol - Breakfast items, Poptarts, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit, etc. Avery - Lunch items, ramen noodles, peanut butter, jelly, fruit cups, canned meats, pasta, etc. Clark and Hudson - Snack items, chips, fruit snacks, jello, Goldfish, crackers, etc. Edgar Road and Givens - Personal care products, soap, deodorant, bandaids, feminine care products (pads, tampons), travel-sized shower items, diapers, etc.
New dates for 6th grade camp
The new camp window dates are listed below.
- 6 Unity: April 11 - 15
- 6 Integrity: April 18 - 22
- 6 Bravery: May 2 - 6
Hixson PTO Update
The Webster Holiday House Tour is back on this year and is COVID-19 safe – it’s outside!
TICKETS, HOLIDAY CARDS, and ONLINE RAFFLE are on SALE NOW!
When: Sunday, December 5 from 4-8pm.
What: Eight beautiful homes will be on the tour featuring holiday decorations, music by the Hixson band, free giveaways at every home, holiday inspired activities, and more. Tickets are $20 before the event, and $25 at the door.
Purchase a box of holiday cards designed by Hixson Art students when you purchase your ticket!
There is also an online raffle along with the event. Enter to win up to sixteen amazing prizes worth $100-$500 each. Raffle tickets are $5 for every entry, and discounts apply when you purchase entries in bulk.
Why: This is The PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year that helps support students of all grade levels and teachers at Hixson. Money raised will go directly to supplies and projects that enhance Hixson student’s educational experience. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year.
How: Purchase your ticket online ticket, holiday cards, and raffle entries here:
Pick up is at Hixson the day of the event starting at 3pm. While you are there, tour the school, pick up the raffle item you won, and enjoy a treat from the Coffee Culture Food Truck!
You can also purchase tickets and holiday cards at Straub’s and Freddie’s Market the week of Thanksgiving.
Thank you for your support!
Fortnightly of Webster Groves Registration Form 2021-2022
A tradition of preparing young people for success and enjoyment in polite society Hixson PTO-sponsored event. Register here.
Fortnightly of Webster Groves is a dance instruction and social education program for seventh- and eighth-grade children in our community. Students do not have to be enrolled in Hixson to attend.
Etiquette Instructor: Asha Hornaday, Certified Etiquette Consultant
Volunteer Sign Up: Sign up to chaperone Fortnightly or join one of our PTO Committees at this link.
Board of Education Candidate Filing
Chili Fest 2021
Team & Department Newsletters
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