Future 7th Grader Information
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
This information is for all of the current 6th graders at Hellstern
Students are required to have a semester of:
- fine arts (band, choir, art, adv. art, drama, or stagecraft)
- technology (Keycode, EAST, coding, robotics, or media tech)
- Physical Education (any athletics or PE)
More information will be coming on the dates that students will actually select classes for next year. This will happen in early May.
*Remember - all AAA athletic tryouts REQUIRE a current physical
Football
- Football Doc with links
- No Tryouts
- We will have a mandatory parent meeting May 5th at 6:00. Details will be sent out in an email. Please fill out this Contact Form with your contact information.
- Questions: contact Preston Cash at pcash@sdale.org
Boys Basketball
March 29th: A-M Last Name Skill Session (3:15-4:15 pm)
March 30th: N-Z Last Name Skill Session (3:15-4:15 pm)
March 31st: Official Tryout (3:15-4:15 pm)
Location: Hellstern Middle School gym
Please complete this form to register to attend tryouts.
Questions? Contact Simeon Hinsey (shinsey2@sdale.org)
Girls Basketball
- Skill development sessions for those interested in trying out will be held during Hero Hour on March 15, 16, 30, 31, April 6 and 7.
- Tryouts will be held at HMS on April 20 and 21 from 7:30-8:30am for any students that have attended ALL skill development sessions.
- Teacher recommendation forms will be distributed during the skill development sessions and will be due on Friday, April 8.
- A current physical is not needed for the skill development sessions, but students must have one in order to try out.
- Questions: contact Kelley Waters (kwaters@sdale.org)
Volleyball
- Volleyball Try-Outs: May 12 - 13 (3:50 - 5:30) @ CJHS in main gym
- ALL girls will need to have a copy of their current physical with them to participate in try-outs.
- Here is the link to register for try-outs: https://forms.gle/Eu1EZdRsxvb1BqwNA
- Questions: Contact Jodie Doherty (jdoherty@sdale.org) or Coach Trainor (ktrainor2@sdale.org)
Cross Country
Parent meeting: May 12th @ CJHS (5:30pm)
Summer practices begin: July 11th
Questions? Contact John Nichols (jnichols2@sdale.org)
Cheer
For those interested in cheer, there was a mandatory student/parent meeting on Feb 8. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to Mrs. Smith asap for more information. Forms are due March 11.
Tryouts: March 16th (3:30-5:30pm)
Location: Hellstern Middle School gym
Questions: Contact Krystle Smith (ksmith5@sdale.org)
Advanced Art
Students interested in Advanced Art will need to open this document, which will give you details for applying.
Questions: contact Heather Firth (hfirth@sdale.org)
Stagecraft
Students interested in Stagecraft will need to open this document, which will give you details for applying.
Questions: contact Madeline Lowe (mlowe@sdale.org)
Select Drama
Location: HMS Room 311 (Titan's Hallway)
This class is an acting class only. We're looking for students who would be comfortable performing in front of others!
This document contains everything you need to know about auditions.
Questions: contact Alisha Carson (acarson@sdale.org)
Costume Construction
Application: pick up in Room 311 (Titan's Hallway) or at the end of the stage. Turn in by March 18th to Mrs. Carson.
This class is for students who are interested in creating costumes for our theatre productions. No prior knowledge in costuming or sewing is necessary!
Questions: contact Alisha Carson (acarson@sdale.org)
Band
This is the ONLY year students can take a beginner class for band. Band is a full year course.
You don't want to miss out on the fun!
Join the Band Google Class (Code: owfawmo )
Take the Music Aptitude Test: CLICK HERE
Band Sign-Up Form: CLICK HERE
For questions contact julie.huffman@sdale.org
Band Parent Meeting: Monday, May 16th, 6pm @HMS
Please do not make any band purchases until after this meeting.
We have plans and options available to make band affordable for every family.)
Office Aid
Download the application (linked here) or get one from the office - due March 18th.
If you need a printed copy, please come to the office.
Questions: Contact Mrs. McKee (lmckee@sdale.org)
Herobotics
Click here for more information about this course.
Access the application for this course on the Herobotics Google Classroom.
Applications will be live on Friday, March 4.
Classroom code: rifa7v5
Applications due Friday, March 18
Questions? Contact Michael Tapee (mtapee@sdale.org)
EAST
Application deadline April 2nd
Questions? Contact Mrs. Pena (npena@sdale.org)
Honor Choir
Use this Flipgrid to submit your application. You will find all of the information there.
Complete these by March 16th
Questions? Contact Mr. Hill (bhill@sdale.org)
Coding/Media Tech
If you are interested in being in MediaTech - click on this link.
Deadline by March 18th
Questions: email Mr. Walker (jwalker3@sdale.org)
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Location: 7771 Har-Ber Avenue, Springdale, AR, USA
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