Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
July 26, 2022
Locker Day - August 7th
What you need to know...
Parents - you may park in the following places:
- the lot behind Hellstern, next to the HBHS tennis courts.
- the faculty parking lot on the East side of the building.
- the lot directly in front of the building
- the Storms Orthodontics parking lot
- in the circle turn around which is closest to the HBHS stadium
Please DO NOT park in our grassy areas
We will stagger arrival times based on the STUDENT's FIRST NAME (if you have more than one child, pick one of the times and come for both). All families will be exiting by 3pm.
- First Name A-H: 1-1:30pm
- First Name I-P: 1:30-2pm
- First Name Q-Z: 2-2:30pm
Students will get their team and advisor's name at tents on the 6th grade side (West corner) and 7th grade side (East corner). As always, schedules will not be given until the first day of school.
Students will then enter through the East & West doors (where car-riders are dropped off). All guests will then EXIT through the front entrance.
Once in the building, first you can:
- Get your locker number & combination
- Practice your combination (students will have PLENTY of time to do this during the first week of school also)
- Decorate your locker (no tape - magnetic or cling only)
- Walk the halls and familiarize yourself with the facility
Once you visit your locker, be sure and come to the cafeteria for the following:
- Complete your child's Acceptable Use Agreement (AUA) so he/she can get his/her Chromebook when school starts
- Purchase Chromebook insurance (optional, but recommended) for $20
- Buy your PE Shirt (optional) for $10
- Pay the PE lock fee ($5) OR you will provide a combination lock
- Ask your questions about band
- Buy some PTO gear AND purchase a PTO sponsorship
- Get bus route information (pending routes being complete)
- Visit with the Nurse about immunization records or medication (you can also drop medication off for your student)
- Ask any other questions you may have
- Get an application for student council
- Deposit money in your student's cafeteria account (breakfast and/or lunch)
- Get information about school safety
- Visit with the After-School Program and sign-up (optional)
***If you can't make it on Sunday - don't worry!!! Your student will have plenty of time to practice using his/her locker during the first week of school. You will also have every opportunity to purchase what you may need or ask questions. We will not be able to accept visitors the week before school starts as teachers will be VERY busy preparing for our Heroes arrival!
School Supply Lists
EVERY student at Hellstern will need the following:
- earbuds
- zipper binder w/strap ("Trapper-Keeper")
- backpack with laptop protection area built in (optional)
- paper & pencils
- water bottle (labeled with student name)
- PE shirt ($10 optional)
All other supplies needed will be on team lists. 7th grade students may have supplies needed for elective classes.
Dress Code....
A Student’s appearance and dress should reflect an acceptable common standard in the interest of decency, cleanliness, safety, and health.
The following guidelines should be followed:
All students are required to wear their team-specific (School ISSUED) lanyard and student ID at all times while on the HMS school campus.
Hats and hoodies pulled over head shall not be worn in the building.
All shirts must have a sleeve.
Tank tops are not permitted (for males or females).
Shorts, skirts, dresses, and holes in jeans must be fingertip length. (No holes above fingertips)
Clothing that reveals a bare midriff or cleavage will not be permitted.
Clothing which by color, design or symbol is deemed suggestive, racist, violent, vulgar, or is interpreted as promoting tobacco, drug, or alcohol use, are not to be worn to school.
No student is to wear, carry, or display apparel deemed gang-related (“sagging” pants, head rags, bandanas, chains, spiked or studded jewelry), or exhibit behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership.
A student’s appearance and dress shall not disrupt or contribute to disruption of the educational process or interfere with rights or opportunities of others to learn or teach. This includes piercing, accessories, and hair styles/color which disrupt the learning environment.
Upcoming Dates
August
7 - Locker Day & Open House (1-3pm)
8- Teachers come back to prepare for a GREAT year!!!
9 - School Board Meeting (5pm)
15 - Students first day back
17 - Student early release day (every Wednesday) @ 2:10pm
September
19 & 20 - Parent Teacher Student Conferences @ Hellstern