Hardin Middle School
Newsletter for the Community (Updated 8/20)
Welcome to the 21-22 School Year
Update: This newsletter was updated with additional start-of-school information. Please see below for additional details.
Greetings Hardin Middle School Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,
The start of the school year is fast approaching and we have so much to look forward to in the new year. This year, Hardin Middle School will be focused on building unto our forward momentum gained in the previous school year. For example, our teaching staff restructured their collaboration time to focus on instruction, best practices, and supporting each student’s academic growth. In addition, we are bringing back in-person after-school activities and incorporating new experiences to extend our learning atmosphere throughout the school day.
While our community is experiencing varying levels of impact due to the COVID-19 virus, the City of St. Charles School District is committed to aligning our health protocols with the St.Charles County Health Department with the support from the SCSD School Board. As Principal of Hardin Middle School, I will continue to sustain the best environment for teaching and learning for our students and teachers. There will be an upcoming school board meeting to further outline how we will approach the 21-22 school year. I anticipate masks and quarantine procedures to be part of those conversations. Shortly after the board meeting, I will communicate any new information that will impact our students and families.
In closing, I am very excited to connect with you and your student. With over 700 students returning to Hardin Middle School, we will continue fostering an environment built to GROW, EMPOWER, and LEAD young people for the future.
Take care,
Dr. Darryl S. Diggs, Jr.
Hardin Middle School
Principal
School Starts: August 23, 2021
Few More Details (Updated 8/20)
- There will be plenty of help on the first few days of school to assist with finding classes. Our teachers, student leaders, and staff will be stationed in the halls to assist students.
- All students need wired earbuds/headphones.
- We will continue to not have lockers this year.
- ALL Students and Staff will wear a mask.
- The best way to avoid having to quarantine is to consistently wear your mask.
- To avoid distractions in the classroom, cell phones are to remain in your bookbag. If contact home needs to be made, come to the main office.
- Parents/Guardians: Please refrain from texting your child at home.
- Students are HIGHLY encouraged to bring their Chromebook every day, fully charged. Bringing your Chromebook charger can help if your device is low on power.
- Bring extra masks to have in your bookbag.
- Students can bring bookbags and clear water bottles.
- At this time, students are not dressing out for physical education. Your PE teachers will provide further details.
- If you have gently used towels, please consider donating to the main office.
Hardin Middle School Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Please do not drop off your child, prior to 7:00 am. Doors open at 7:00 am, school starts at 7:20 am. The school day ends at 2:20 pm.
Join the Parent Service Organization (PSO)
Health Self-Assessment (taken everyday)
Chromebooks (Please Read)
Incoming 7th Grader & New Student Chromebook Pick-Up:
August 19th, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (NO SCHEDULE WALKTHROUGHS)
August 20th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Picture Day
Schedule Pick-Up and Walk Through
Optional Schedule Walk Through
August 20th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (ONLY)
Parent Portal & Schedules
If you haven’t accessed the parent portal, please do so by Aug 17, 2021. Here we will be able to update name, address, emergency contact information, etc. Details for this process should be in your email address. On Aug 18, 2021, student schedules will be available to access.
Bus Routes
School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Breakfast and Lunch are free this year for our students. If a student would like a snack or a second helping, there will be a charge to the student account or bring cash.
PLEASE READ: No outside food or food deliveries for students.
Hardin Middle Re Entry Plan 2021
Hardin Middle School
St.Charles, Mo 63301
Email: ddiggs@stcharlessd.org
Website: https://mo01910164.schoolwires.net/Page/802
Location: 1950 Elm Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Phone: 636-443-4300
Twitter: @HMSLeads