Hixson Happenings
30th Issue, January 17, 2020
Reminder-Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 20: No School/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 22: Class of 2024 Night at WGHS, 7-9pm
Thursday, January 30: Incoming 7th Grader Parent Orientation Night, 6:30-8pm
Friday, January 31: Hixson PTO Winter Mixer, 6:30-8pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
On Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 5:45PM at Steger Sixth Grade Center/Givens Elementary School the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will take place. Awardees for the 22nd Annual Ras Jones Awards will be recognized and their submissions shared.
Yearbook Orders
Yearbook order forms were distributed to students yesterday afternoon. Yearbooks are $18.00 and orders are due by Friday, February 28th. You can place your order online at https://sales.yearbookmarket.com/stores/hixsonmiddleschool/products/773?pidx=0 or your student can turn in their envelope with payment to Ms. Baker in the main office.
Winter Mixer Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering to chaperone our winter mixer. If we do not get enough volunteers, the party cannot be held! Thank you!
Food, Fun, and Fitness
The Food, Fun, and Fitness Event scheduled for February 1st has unfortunately been cancelled. Hopefully the event can take place in the future
OPUS Trivia Night
OPUS (Orchestra Parents United for Students), the parent booster organization for the WGSD middle and high school orchestras, is hosting a trivia night and silent auction to be held on February 1 at Shrewsbury Community Center. The event is a fundraiser for general orchestra program needs and orchestra trips. Details and a registration link are at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45aeab2aa3fb6-3rdannual
Vaccination Clinic for WGSD Families
SSD Summer Opportunities Fair
Online Community Bulletin Board
To view events or activities not sponsored or endorsed by the school district, please go to: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Page/15.
Webster Groves School District Foundation
Did you know that the Webster Groves School District Foundation gave over $36,000 in grants to district teachers last school year? These grants have helped bring innovative projects and teaching to your child's school! The Foundation is always looking for volunteers to help with fundraising events (Webster on Wheels, Run for Webster and more). If you have time to give or want to learn more about the Foundation please email info@wgsdfoundation.org
Box Tops
We are happy to accept Box Tops in the main office if you have them! We appreciate your support of our school!
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