Hixson Happenings
130th Issue, November 18, 2022
Important Dates
November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Late Start Day
November 30 & December 1 - Hixson School Play, 6:30 pm
December 7 - Band Concert, 6:00 pm
December 12 - Late Start Day
December 13 - Hixson Music Showcase, 4pm - 6pm
December 22 - January 3 - Winter Break
January 4 - School Resumes
February 24 - 8th grade glow party!
There will be no Hixson Happenings on 11/25/22. It will return on 12/2/22.
11/28/22 is a Late Start Day!
What an awesome spirit week!
Please enjoy the photos below!
Well dressed Wednesday!
Well dressed Wednesday!
Twin Tuesday!
Parent University follow up!
The video and slides from last night's Parent University are included below. The slides for the Pillars of Wellness that our counselors use in their work with students are also included below for your reference.
6th grade camp payments
8th Grade Glow Party - February 24, 2023!
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.
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.
In Search of a DJ...
Hixson Middle School is looking for an affordable DJ and also an affordable Photo Booth. This is for the 8th grade Glow Party from 3:30pm-5:30pm on February 24, 2023. If you know of any leads please contact Mr. Atterberry at atterberry.jeff@wgmail.org.
Hixson Music Showcase
USAgain Bins at Hixson
In the circle drive parking lot of Hixson Middle School (side of the building that faces hwy 44), there are two green and white USAgain bins. These are donation bins for used shoes and clothing. USAgain Bins collect and then send the donated items to developing countries. Recycling these items keeps them out of landfills, saves a lot of resources and materials and helps keep the environment healthy.
In a little over a year Hixson Middle School has collected 2,489 pounds of clothes and shoes. This has saved 5.97million gallons of water and has kept 37,335 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Every time a bin gets full, USAgain plants a tree to help reforest a specific area in need. So far from what Hixson has collected, 6 trees have been planted as a result of our collections.
If you donate to this cause more people can be helped, more resources can be saved, and you can help make our planet a healthier place for all. Please consider cleaning out your closet and helping this great cause.
PTO Updates
Support the Hixson Middle PTO Annual Fund
Help MAKE HIXSON HAPPEN! Make a gift today to support the PTO Annual Fund which enhances the educational experience for EVERY HIXSON STUDENT!
Click HERE to make a gift via Paypal or send in a gift by check to the Hixson office. All gifts are tax-deductible!
PTO Sponsored Winter Social Events
Holiday House Tour!
The 30th Annual Webster Groves Holiday House Tour presented by The Joel Svoboda Team will take place Sunday, December 4, between 2-6 p.m., This event benefits the Hixson PTO and will feature 12 beautiful Webster Groves homes decked out with holiday decor, music by Hixson Middle School student musical ensembles, holiday-inspired activities, and more. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available now at https://hixson-middle-school-pto.square.site/. Tickets may also be purchased at Straub’s (211 Lockwood Ave.) or Freddie’s Market (9052 Big Bend Blvd.). A limited number of $30 tickets will be available the day of at Hixson Middle School (630 S. Elm Ave.).
We really appreciate all your help and looking forward to making this year’s event a huge success!
Cheers!
Cindy Underwood-Oleshak
314-315-5120
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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