Hall Happenings

Back to School 2022

Welcome to Hall Middle School

I am excited that your child will be joining us this year! I want you to feel comfortable as you prepare for your student’s first day of school. This newsletter will provide you with details ranging from transportation specifics to upcoming events at HMS. Please review this information and verify your student’s enrollment information in Skyward for the 2022-2023 school year. Student schedules will be available on Thursday, August 11 at 4 PM after enrollment verification has been completed. If you still have questions, do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help!

Principal: Stephanie Wynne

Steps to Verify Enrollment:


  • Log in to Skyward Family Access
  • If you have forgotten your User ID and/or Password, please click on “Forgot your Login/Password?” link located under the Sign In button
  • Once you’re logged in, use the menu on the left and click on "Returning Student Verification"
  • Now, update information and fill out all the forms needed for the school year.

Our counselors will also be available to help with enrollment verification during the

Hall MS Meet and Greet night as well.

Title 1 Parent Information Documents

Our school receives funds for federal programs that are part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA) as amended in 2015. Throughout the school year, we will continue to provide you with important information about this law and your child’s education.

Important Dates

AUGUST

15- 7th and 8th Grade Meet & Greet (come and go from 5:30-7:30 PM)

15- 7th and 8th Grade Athletics Meeting (7:30 PM, A Gym)

17- First Day of School


Coming soon...

SEPTEMBER

5- No School

16- Staff Development (students- No School)

19- Staff Work Day (students- No School)


*Keep reading below for more information about each event!

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Hall Immunization Clinic

August 15th, 5:30-7:30 PM



The state of Texas has set immunization requirements for students entering 7th grade. These requirements are mandatory for school attendance in public schools. They are outlined in both the Immunization Requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Administrative Code. Students will not be allowed schedules for middle school classes until vaccines are current, received, and shot records are given to the school nurse.


The requirements for 7th graders are as follows:

  • Meningococcal Vaccine – one dose
  • Tdap – one dose within the last five years
  • Varicella – two doses on/or after the first birthday one month apart or voucher for disease

Athletic Parent Meetings

BOYS

  • 6th grade pre-athletics: Thursday, Aug. 11 @ 7:00 PM in the B gym
  • 7th and 8th grade: Monday, Aug. 15 @ 7:30 PM in the B gym
  • We will be handing out equipment to football players and assigning lockers during the meetings.


GIRLS

  • 6th grade pre-athletics: Thursday, Aug. 11 @ 7:00 PM in the A gym
  • 7th and 8th grade: Monday, Aug. 15 @ 7:30 PM in the A gym
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School Hours

8:05 AM – 3:45 PM


  • Students will be allowed in the building at 7:35 each morning. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria until 8:00.
  • Students will be supervised outside of the building until 4:05 each day. Please make arrangements to have your student picked up by that time.
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Weatherford ISD Back to School Information

Click here to visit the district's back to school page.

The First Day of School

Please send your student to school with these supplies:


  • graph paper, pencils (2 packages), notebook paper, black Expo markers, colored pencils, copy paper (2 packages), and Kleenex


They will give the supplies to the following teachers...

Math/Algebra: graph paper and pencils

Reading/ELA: notebook paper and pencils

Science: black Expo markers and copy paper

Social Studies/History: colored pencils

Electives: Kleenex


Teachers will also provide classroom specific lists to students the first week of school.


Schedules:

Schedules may be viewed electronically through Skyward beginning August 15th at 4:00 PM. Students will report to their first period classes between 7:35 and 8:05, Wednesday, August 17th. Paper schedules will be distributed in first period classes.


Athletics:

All athletes MUST have a physical before they can work out (8th grade does not need a new physical if they had one last year). ALL Rank One forms must be complete by Friday, Aug. 19.


Boys Athletics- The parent meeting and football equipment handout will be Aug. 15 at 7:30 PM. All athletes will be required to turn in an Athletic Code signed by their parent/guardian. These will be handed out at the parent meeting. If you can't attend the meeting, they will be handed out on the first day of school.


Football will begin practice the 2nd day of school. Anyone not at the meeting will receive equipment on the first day of school.

  • 7th Grade Football– Report to B Gym at 6:30 AM
  • 8th Grade Football– After school until 5:15 PM
  • Offseason will work out during the period only (physical and paperwork required).


Girls athletics will begin work outs on the 2nd day of school.

Volleyball tryouts will also begin the 2nd day of school.


Cross Country will begin practice on the 2nd day of school. We will start at 6:30 AM on the track. Practice will last until 7:30-7:40 then they will be released to shower and eat breakfast.


Immunizations:

The state of Texas has set requirements for students entering the 7th grade. Immunization requirements are mandatory for school attendance in public schools. They are outlined in both the Immunization Requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Administrative Code. Students will not be allowed schedules for middle school classes until vaccines are current, received, and verification given to the school.


The requirements for 7th graders are as follows:

  • Meningococcal Vaccine – one dose
  • Tdap – one dose within the last five years
  • Varicella – two doses on/or after the first birthday one month apart or voucher for disease


Medications:

ALL medication needs to be brought to the nurse and a consent form needs to be completed and signed by parent/guardian before medication can be administered. More information can be found on the Health Services website.


Message to Families:

Our preparations are well under way for the school year, and we can't wait to welcome your students back to campus on Wednesday, August 17! One of our goals is to create a safe and secure, yet warm and inviting climate on our campus. To accomplish this, we will allow parents to walk their children into the school on the first day. To do this safely, all parents will be required to check in at the front office and wear a visitor badge if they plan to enter the building. Thank you for working together with us as we look to safely create opportunities for our students and families. We will see you soon!

Student Safety

Student safety is a top priority in WISD. In order to educate our students about the safety protocols at HMS, we will practice our safety drills Aug. 22-26. A different safety drill will be conducted each day that week. We will continue practicing our safety protocols with drills throughout the year as well.

Attendance

Attendance is critical to your child’s success at HMS. Research shows that students who are present each day in school have higher success rates. Please make every effort to get your child to school each and every day. Contact our attendance clerk if your student must miss a day of school. If your child is sick at home or sees a doctor, please turn in a written note to the front office when they return to school. Notes will be accepted up to 10 days after the absence. Remember, at the middle school level, attendance is taken every class period and students are held accountable for attending each individual class.
  • This year, our campus goal for attendance is 97%. To reach that goal, each student would have a total of 5 or fewer absences for the school year. Let us know how we can help make this goal a reality for your child.

Car Drop Off and Pick Up Map

The map below outlines designated grade level drop off and pick up zones.

Parents may not use the bus lane before or after school.

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Bus Riders

Parents can request bus services for their student through WISD Transportation. See the WISD webpage or call the Transportation Department at 817-598-2976.

Walking to School

Students who walk to Hall must use the crosswalks available on the east and west sides of the building. The west crosswalk allows students to cross South Bowie Drive. The east crosswalk allows students to cross Charles Street. Crossing guards will be on duty from 7:35-8:05 AM and 3:45-4:05 PM every school day.

Dress Code

HMS Parents,

Please take time to review the policy below. We have underlined the most common areas of concern at HMS. Students who are not in dress code will be asked to contact a parent to correct the dress code violation. Students will be asked to complete class work in ISS until the violation is corrected. Thank you, in advance, for helping us monitor our dress code policy! We appreciate your support!


Specific Requirements:


  1. Hair shall be neat, clean, and well groomed, and not obstruct the student’s vision or a view of the student’s face.
  2. Hair coloring and/or grooming that is deemed by the principal as a distraction shall be prohibited. Hair color must be a natural color. Ex: mohawks, liberty spikes, pink or green hair color, etc.
  3. Any clothing or accessory (belt) with improper fit (exceeding one size beyond correct size) shall not be allowed on campus. The waist of pants and shorts must be worn at the proper place of the anatomy and not low around the hips.
  4. Shorts or skirts must allow students to be able to stand, sit, and/or bend with modesty. Shorts and skirts must be “finger-tip length,” that is the length cannot be shorter than the level where the fingertips fall when the student’s hands are at his/her sides. Skirts featuring high slits above “finger-tip length” are not appropriate for school. Garments must have a finished, stitched hem. Manufactured boot-cut slits are acceptable. Rips in jeans that are above the fingertip length area will be considered a violation. Rips or holes that expose large areas of skin will not be permitted.
  5. Shirts that show the bare midriff when the student’s hands are extended above the head are not permitted.
  6. All shirts must have sleeves. Tank tops are not permitted.
  7. Pajamas and/or sleepwear are not permitted.
  8. Shirts and blouses shall be appropriately buttoned. Low-cut sundresses, sheer blouses, see-through blouses, or any clothing that exposes undergarments and/or breast cleavage is prohibited.
  9. Shoes, boots, or sandals are to be worn. House shoes/slippers may not be worn. Steel-toed boots, cleats, skates, shoes with rollers, spikes, taps, and/or boots or shoes with sharp studs are not allowed.
  10. Clothing, accessories, and/or belongings featuring pictures, emblems, or writings that promote inappropriate subjects such as death, suicide, racism, gang-related attire and the occult are not permitted. Neither may clothing, accessories, and/or belongings advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any prohibited substances or activities. Messages that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, inappropriately suggestive, or obscene are not appropriate. Shirts, backpacks, clothing, accessories, and/or other possessions that depict or name groups, whether real or fictional, that are well known for promoting illegal activities, including but not limited to murder, rape, suicide, sexual references, drug usage, etc., shall not be worn.
  11. Tight-fitting clothing is not permitted without a covering garment that when worn alone meets the other guidelines of this dress code. This may include but not be limited to: camisoles, leggings, biking shorts/tights (spandex), or athletic/athletic-type girdle.
  12. No jewelry or trinket that is noisy and/or promotes undue distraction in the school environment shall be permitted.
  13. No “chains” (including wallet chains) are allowed.
  14. Spiked jewelry and mouth “grillz” shall not be permitted.
  15. Sunglasses and hair curlers are not appropriate.
  16. Piercings are restricted to the ear and a small stud in the nose.
  17. “Gauging” of the ears, or any part of the body, is prohibited.
  18. Hats, caps, beanies, bandannas, sweatbands, or other head covering apparel are not allowed in the building.
  19. No trench coats or dusters.
  20. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed and clean.


*Please be advised that masks, backpacks, shoes, belt buckles, purses, clothing and any other school supplies must adhere to the WISD dress code.

Lunch

HMS has five 30-minute lunch periods:

  • Lunch A: 11:18 - 11:48
  • Lunch B: 11:50 - 12:20
  • Lunch C: 12:22 - 12:52
  • Lunch D: 12:54 - 1:24
  • Lunch E: 1:26 - 1:56


Lunch Procedures:
  • Parents who bring lunch to their student will be required to go to the front office, present their ID, and complete the Student Food Delivery Form. Once the form has been approved, the food will be delivered to the HMS cafeteria during your student's lunch.
  • Parents who would like to eat with their student will be required to get a visitor’s pass and eat in a designated area. Other students will not be allowed to eat with you.
  • No restaurant delivery services are allowed. Only parents/guardians may deliver lunch to their student.
  • Parents may bring food for their student only.

Gift Deliveries

Gift deliveries are not permitted. Please do not have flowers, candy, mums, etc. delivered to the school.