Hixson Happenings
140th Issue, February 17, 2023
Important Dates
February 20 - Presidents' Day; No School
February 24 - 8th grade glow party!
February 27 - Late Start Day
February 28 - Band Orientation night, 6pm
March 10 - 3rd quarter ends
March 14-15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm
March 17-24 - No School due to Spring Break
March 25 - School resumes, Late Start Day
Happy Presidents Day, and have a wonderful four day weekend!
This week in Black History Month!
Clarice Phelps
Update on Course Requests for 23-24 SY
In the past few weeks, students have entered their choices for elective classes for next year into Tyler SIS. Please take a moment to check what your child has entered to ensure it matches what you had planned for their 23-24 elective courses.
For directions on how to check course requests in SIS, please click here.
Rising 8th grade families - the following classes have been closed due to a low number of requests:
- Lifetime Fitness/Health 8 - students who requested this class have been placed in PE/Health 8
- Art 3 - students who requested this class have been given an alternate choice elective
If there is an error in what your child has entered, your child has changed their mind, or you have questions regarding your child's schedule, please complete the following form by February 17, 2023.
Yoga is back!
Yearbooks are on sale!
Yearbooks on sale January 30 - February 28 at the link below. The will be $20 each this year!
Volunteers are needed for the 8th grade Glow Party!
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.
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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
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