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Showing posts with label Daily Announcements. Show all posts

This Week at Hixson presents: Principal Interviews

Get to know our new principal Dr. Stacie Stryhal and learn about where Dr. Heisserer will be going, and some of his favorite things about Hixson.




Principal interviews, created, produced, and edited by iReporter Eleanor Lorson.

Daily Announcements 5.15.2014

Yearbook
The 2013-2014 yearbook has sold out. There are no additional copies for sale.  Thanks to our yearbook club staff for doing a great job of producing and promoting the this year's book!

Crazy Hat Day
Tomorrow  Friday, May 16th is "Crazy Hat Day" or Hats on for Cancer.  Students from Harmony team will visit first hour classes to collect money ($1) if you are wearing a hat/crazy hat.  All money collected will go to Cancer.

GSA News
The final GSA event of the year will be on Tuesday morning from 8-8:30 in Ms. Klink's room.  We will celebrate the last year and look forward to next with a breakfast style meeting.  Please stop by or email Ms. Klink if you are planning on attending as she needs to make sure there is enough space for everyone.

TechYes Help Desk
Have you visited The TechYes Help Desk, yet? If you watch one video, and fill out a short survey you could win a $5 gift card to Yo My Goodness.There will be a total of 6 names drawn. 2 people will win a $5 gift card and 4 people will win a buy one get one free coupon. This contest ends on May 19 so be sure to enter. FInd the link on Hixson’s main page

One student...big goal

Arden Armstrong is running a baby toiletry drive for nurses for newborns Monday May 12th through Tuesday May 20th. She asks that you bring in diapers and pull ups of all sizes, diaper cream, baby shampoo, combs, body wash and lotion. You can drop your items off in Mr. Taylors room, room 108, or at Arden’s house 429 Marion Ave.

Daily Announcements 5.13.2014


Yearbook

The 2013-2014 yearbook has sold out. There are no additional copies for sale.  Thanks to our yearbook club staff for doing a great job of producing and promoting the this year's book!

Festival of Fine Arts
Thank you to everyone who purchased art at the Festival of Fine Arts night.  We have raised almost $400 to donate to a Hixson friend battling cancer.  You can still purchase some Elementary art pieces from Mrs. Bodi for donations, no set prices OR you can purchase various size paint splatter canvases from Mrs. Hannel.  Thank you for your awesome support!!

"Crazy Hat Day"
This Friday, May 16th is "Crazy Hat Day" or Hats on for Cancer.  Students from Harmony team will visit first hour classes to collect money ($1) if you are wearing a hat/crazy hat.  All money collected will go to Cancer.

Girls A Capella meeting
Today will be the last meeting for the girls a cappella after school in Ms Gado's room. Students must provide their own transportation since busses aren't running.

One student with a goal
Arden Armstrong is running a baby toiletry drive for nurses for newborns Monday May 12th through Tuesday May 20th. She asks that you bring in diapers and pull ups of all sizes, diaper cream, baby shampoo, combs, body wash and lotion. You can drop your items off in Mr. Taylors room, room 108, or at Arden’s house 429 Marion Ave.

HixSons rehearsal notice

The final Hx-Sons morning rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 14. There will be no rehearsal on Wednesday.

Daily Announcements 5.8.2014

Reminder from the Office
Today, Thursday, May 8th is the last day for ASA for this school year.  

Yearbooks
Yearbooks are sold out, that’s right folks, yearbooks are all sold out. Stay tuned to the announcements for when they will be available.

After school cancelation
Tech Yes is cancelled this afternoon, but stay tuned for future announcements before the year is over.

HHS Crew News
After school tryouts for the Hixson Hive Sports spots will be held Friday after school in the Tech Center.

Daily Announcements 4.28.2014

New High School Cheer Leaders
Congratulations to the following girls who made the JV High School Cheerleading Squad for the 2014-15 school year.
Allissa Bradford
Allyson Lang Taylor
Sophie Crank
Alexis Newton
Trinity Lynn
Trinity Baker
Julia Ross
Jennifer Egely
Caroline Mund
Paige Sanders
Kamryn Haynes

Track Day - Thursday May 1st 2014
Track Day This Thursday!!!!!
Be prepared for weather at the track
Hats, sunscreen, water bottles, and layers of clothes, as it might be chilly in the morning!!!

News from PTO
The Dueling pianos event has been postponed until Fall 2014. Follow the Hixson PTO blog for updates.

Daily Announcements 4.24.2014

Synthesis 20 percent project in action
Synthesis team will be selling raffle tickets before school for $1 for Cancer patients treatment.  The raffle will be this Friday and winners can win one of the following gift cards to Starbucks, or Bread Co.


Student Council
Student Council is sponsoring a shoe drive for the Shoeman Water Project April 21st-May 9th.  All types and sizes of shoes are accepted as long as they do not have holes in them. Please rubber band them together and place in a plastic bag before putting them in the collection box.  Shoes are sold in countries where the people don't have access to clean water.  The money made from the shoe sales is used to help build clean wells for the people living in the area.  The collection box will be in the main lobby.


News from the library

  • Keep bringing those overdue library books in this week and have your fine forgiven. That's just one of the ways to celebrate Hixson Library Week. And, if your account is clear, your name will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. See the display in the library hall for more info.


  • There are still 2 more days to participate in Hixson Library Week! Be one of those students who saves lots of money by bringing in overdue books and see your fine disappear!  Clear your account and you could win a prize. Play library TicTacToe and sign up to read this summer!

Helping Hands have helped
The last meeting for Helping Hands will be tomorrow after-school in room 119.  Please plan on being there if you were a part of the group.  Thank you to the members and all who participated in the activities.


St. Louis Spirit
Last night the St. Louis Blues lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime tying the series 2-2 and will play tomorrow.  Therefore, tomorrow, Friday wear your St. Louis Blues attire.


HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO WEAR A HAT: either a Cardinal or St. Louis Blues Hat you will need to have a sticker and pay $1 which Harmony students will collect during 1st hour, all part of a students 20 percent project


After school club cancelation
Robotics after school is canceled for today

Daily Announcements 4.22.2014

Student Council News
Student Council is sponsoring a shoe drive for the Shoeman Water Project April 21st-May 9th.  All types and sizes of shoes are accepted as long as they do not have holes in them. Please rubber band them together and place in a plastic bag before putting them in the collection box.  Shoes are sold in countries where the people don't have access to clean water.  The money made from the shoe sales is used to help build clean wells for the people living in the area.  The collection box will be in the main lobby.

Band Rehearsal - 5th hour today
8th Grade Band students, listen up: The 8th grade band will have a full band rehearsal during 5th hour today.

Student 20% project in action
This week students from Synthesis team will be selling raffle tickets for Cancer patients treatment before school on Wednesday and Thursday and during lunches on Friday.  Raffle tickets will be $1 each.  The raffle includes gift cards to Bread Co. and Starbucks.

News from the Library - Library Week!
Help celebrate Hixson Library Week by taking advantage of amnesty week. Any overdue book you return this week will have the fine forgiven. You can also sign a pledge to be a summer reader, play Library TicTacToe, and students with no fines or overdue books will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes.

After School Club cancelation

There is NO After-School Basketball in the Gym today, (Tuesday, 22 April).

Daily Announcements 4.21.2014

News from the Library
Help celebrate Hixson Library Week by taking advantage of amnesty week. Any overdue book you return this week will have the fine forgiven. You can also sign a pledge to be a summer reader, play Library TicTacToe, and students with no fines or overdue books will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes.



Student Project Underway
Would you like to win a $15 gift card to Bread Co or Starbucks? If you siad Yes, then you should buy a ticket for the raffle on Wednesday at lunch for $1 for a chance to win. All funds collected will go to “20 for Treatment” a Charity that helps cancer patients who can not afford their treatments. Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor. This is all part of Jessie Martin’s 20% project.

8th Grade Choir Rehearsal
8th grade choir students, please remember that your combined rehearsal is today, 5th hour  in the choir room.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, all choir students come to the auditorium during 2nd hour.

Student Council Project

Student Council is sponsoring a shoe drive for the Shoeman Water Project April 21st-May 9th.  All types and sizes of shoes are accepted as long as they do not have holes in them. Please rubber band them together and place in a plastic bag before putting them in the collection box.  Shoes are sold in countries where the people don't have access to clean water.  The money made from the shoe sales is used to help build clean wells for the people living in the area.  The collection box will be in the main lobby.

Daily Announcements 4.16.2014

Yearbook
There is no Yearbook club after school on Wednesday.  Our yearbook is complete and we have concluded meetings for the remainder of the year.

Student Council News
Student Council is sponsoring a shoe drive for the Shoeman Water Project April 21st-May 9th.  All types and sizes of shoes are accepted as long as they do not have holes in them.  Shoes are sold in countries where the people don't have access to clean water.  The money made from the shoe sales is used to help build clean wells for the people living in the area.  The collection boxes will be in the main lobby.

Jim Schoemehl Regsitration
Students from the WGHS DECCA club will be at Hixson today during lunches to help students register for the Jim Schoemehl annual 5 and 10K run.
You can pick up a registration form from your PE teacher or the front office. You will need to also have parent permission before registering.

Daily Announcements 4.8.2014


GSA Announcement
If you are participating in Day of Silence, please stop by Ms. Klink's room (room 114) on Friday between 7:45-8:30 in the morning.

Basket Ball
The Hixson 3-on-3 March Madness tournament semi-final and final rounds will be this Wednesday after school. That is tomorrow people  Updated brackets are posted in the gymnasium. Since the tournament will be taking place tomorrow there will not be Basketball in the gym after school today.

After-school club cancellations
Cards games and Comics will also not be meeting this afternoon


Daily Announcements 4.7.2014

Student News
All 7th grades please check your Wgcloud  email for a survey sent by Apryl Maxfield. This survey is for her discovery scientific testable question assignment. She thanks you all for your participation.  

Hixson March Madness tournament

The Hixson 3-on-3 March Madness tournament semi-final and final rounds will be next Wednesday after school. Updated brackets are posted in the gymnasium.

Daily Announcements 4.2.2014

Helping Hands
All this week the Community Service club called "Helping Hands" will be collecting personal care items to donate to those in need.  Drop off containers are located in the main lobby outside of the office.  Please donate to those in need.  

Ultimate Frisbee
Looking for some ultimate FUN, then you will need to wait till tomorrow. Because tomorrow after school you can join Mr. Rambach on the blacktop for ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Student trivia is this Friday
Grab a couple of your friends for a fun-filled afternoon answering questions about candy, music, and apps! It only costs $5 per player and includes food and drink.
Get your registrations forms to the office TODAY, or you will miss out on the fastest growing student trivia night at Hixson! Student Council hopes to see you there!


Jim Schoemehl Run
The annual Jim Schoemehl 5K & 10 K run is Saturday, May 3 at WGHS.  Registration forms are in the main office or see your Physical Education teacher for one.  There will also be a "Selma Sprint" for kids ages 2-11.

News from the Library

The library will close at 3:30 today.

Daily Announcements 4.1.2014

News from the Library
Thanks to everyone who wore some wild and crazy socks last Friday to celebrate our selling 510 books at Book Fair. Participants who won pizzas to share with friends are Trinity Madison and Clare Fleming. Trinity and Clare should check in with Mrs. Williams in the library.

Student Trivia  - This Friday
Friday is trivia night! Grab a couple of your friends for a fun-filled afternoon answering questions about candy, music, and apps! It only costs $5 per player and includes food and drink. You must turn in the registration form by Wednesday. Forms can be found in the office. Student Council hopes to see you there!

The return of Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee is on Thursdays this rotation with Mr. Rambach. only a few days away.

Modern Music Club
Modern Music Club meets this Thursday as well in the Orchestra room, 120. A group put together by some Harmony team students

Helping Hands - How can you help?
All this week the Community Service club called "Helping Hands" will be collecting personal care items to donate to those in need.  Drop off containers are located in the main lobby outside of the office.  Please donate to those in need.  Thank you

Daily Announcements 3.31.2014

News from the principal
Today we welcome a visit from Dr. Stacie Stryhal. She will be taking Dr. Heisserer's place next year as the principal of Hixson Middle School. If you see her today with Dr. Heisserer, please welcome her and introduce yourself. She is excited to get to know all of us.

Jim Schoemehl 5K & 10K run/walk
The annual Jim Schoemehl 5K & 10K run/walk is May 3, 2014 at WGHS. You can pick up a registration form from your PE teacher or in the office.

Student Trivia

Student Trivia is this Friday, Registration forms are due in the office by Wednesday, April 2nd. The cost is only  $5 per player and includes a hot dog, bottled water, chips, and a dessert.  Be sure to get your form in by Wednesday!