Hixson Happenings
141st Issue, February 24, 2023
Important Dates
February 27 - Late Start Day
February 28 - Band Orientation night, 6pm; yearbook sales end
March 1 - Summer School registration opens
March 10 - 3rd quarter ends
March 14-15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm
March 17-24 - No School due to Spring Break
March 27 - School resumes, Late Start Day
February 27, 2023 is a Late Start Day!
This week in Black History Month!
Yearbooks are on sale!
Yearbooks on sale January 30 - February 28 at the link below. They will be $20 each this year!
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.
Hixson Running Club!
Flag Football
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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