We are excited about the educational, co-curricular and individual growth opportunities that our learning environment provides for each of our students, and we welcome your participation in what is sure to be a great school year.
Harbor Springs Middle School consistently scores above state and ISD averages on standardized tests. Our students accomplish this while also taking advantage of a wide variety of exploratory classes, including Physical Education, Computers, Spanish, Tech Ed, Band, Choir, Drama, and Debate among others. Our co-curricular opportunities, including Math and Science Olympiad, Spelling and Geography Bees, Math Counts, Student Council, and a comprehensive sports program, provide further richness for our students. Learn more about our program offerings. HSMS Parent/Student HandbookConsequence Rubric
While we have great class offerings, the most up-to-date technology, and a wonderful, state-of-the-art facility, it is the community of people here who are committed to the success of every student that makes the Middle School really special. We have a highly qualified, dedicated staff that strives to provide the best possible education for all students. Parents and community members are supportive and involved as we work to meet the unique developmental needs of young adolescents. Harbor Springs Middle School truly is a special learning community focused on the success of each student.
It is our pleasure to serve and educate you and your family. Please call or stop by the school if you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs.
Wilfred Cwikiel
Principal
If you would like to learn more about the educational needs of middle school students, I encourage you to visit the National Middle School Association website at www.nmsa.org. Of particular interest is the position paper titled “This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents.”
Take the online Middle School Parent Survey! We want to know what you think! Please complete the on-line parent survey that can be found at the Harbor Springs Public School’s website. Five minutes of your time will help make this the best Middle School in the state! To complete the survey, point your browser to www.harborps.org, click on “Harbor Springs Middle School,” click on “PARENT SURVEY” under announcements on the right hand side of the screen, answer the questions, and hit submit. Thanks!
The Young Americans Camp! In cooperation with the Harbor Springs Community Programs, the Young Americans will be offering a one-week intensive day camp open to anyone ages 8-20. The camp will be June 26-June 30 from 9 am-4 pm ending with two shows (including the campers) on July 1st. The cost is $185.00. Check the Community Schools page at harborps.org for more info.
Track and Field—New School Record Broken! Congratulations to Claire Fleming for setting a new school record with her vault of 6'6! The next track meet is Monday, 5/14 in Elk Rapids at 4:00pm. Take a road trip to see another record broken and support our track and field athletes!
Attention 8th Grade Parents - Please mark your calendars with the following dates:
Monday, May 14 - Planning meeting for 8th Grade Graduation (5:30 p.m. in Mrs. Keiser's classroom)
Tuesday, May 29 - Thursday, May 31 - Chicago Trip
Friday, June 8 - 8th Grade Graduation (8:15 - 11:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria)
Attention 8th Grade Parents Redux: It is time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the 8th grade students as they graduate from middle school! The first planning meeting for the 8th Grade Graduation is scheduled for Monday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Mrs. Keiser's classroom. We will be deciding on the theme, decorations, keynote speaker, and food ideas. If you would like to be involved, please plan to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting and would still like to be involved, please contact Mrs. Inglehart at 526-4705 or linglehart@harborps.org.
More for the 8th Grade Parents… The 8th Grade Trip is one month away! We recently mailed out the final balances and credit notices to all parents. If you did not see this envelope, call the Middle School office to get your final balance. Also, remember, students have one final fundraising opportunity. A Car Wash/Bake Sale will take place Saturday, May 19th from 9 a.m.-noon. All students will have an opportunity to sign up to work the event—the signup sheet is in the office. Tami Keller or Holly Krasiejko will be contacting parents for baked goods.
Parents of 5th Grade Students: The 6th Grade Orientation is for parents and students this year and has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th from 5:30-6:30. Spread the word…and we look forward to seeing you here!
The next Orienteering SOLO (Special Outdoor Learning Event) will be next Wednesday, May 16 from 12:30-2:45. The first 14 students to sign up that haven’t participated in an earlier SOLO will learn to use a compass to shoot, set and follow a bearing in the woods. They will have the opportunity both to create and complete an orienteering course. You may sign up on wait list if you’ve done previous SOLO’s. This hands-on experiential outing will be instructed by Molly Baker of the Outfitter. Posters with more detail are located on school bulletin boards. Sign up is in the office. Be sure to take a permission slip when you sign up.
All library materials are due back on Thursday, May 31st. Mr. Blanck thanks you for another great year!
NWEA Testing For One More Week: Parents, we are conducting our annual NWEA testing through next week. These tests are an important measure of your student’s academic progress. Please encourage your child to take them seriously so that we have the best measure of their academic success. Thanks!
7th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic: Saturday, May 19 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Oden State Fish Hatchery. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact 231 409-3345 or millervanwinklekidsclinic@gmail.com with participant’s name, phone number, grade, and parents name and phone number. Flyers are available in the office.
Spartan Writing Camp North for Middle Schoolers! Do you love to write? Do you want to build your writing skills over the summer? If so, then the Spartan Writing Camp is for you! This stimulating workshop will help you develop your writing skills in a variety of genres, including poetry, short story, and digital storytelling. The camp is held from July 23-July 27th at NCMC. The cost is $100.00 if you register by Friday April 27, 2012 and $110.00 thereafter. Each camper will receive a t-shirt, daily snacks, a journal, and great writing instruction. See the attached brochure for more information or contact Tim Jardine at (231) 526-0160.
Thank you Bay Bluff’s Bingo Helpers ~ The Kiwanis Club Needs Student Volunteers! On the first Monday of every month, the Harbor Springs Kiwanis Club sponsors a “Bingo Night” for the residents of Bay Bluffs. They would like to have student volunteers to help the residents participate. The next bingo night will be June 4th and you’ll have pizza afterward.
Since this is “after hours,” parents are responsible for transportation. For more information, please contact Judy McCaffery at (231) 838-6330.
It’s Easy to Be Green! Recycling old cell phones and printer cartridges! Bring the equipment to the Middle School office and drop it in the collection box. We receive cash and you protect the environment!
8th Grade Trip Payment Schedule
May 11, 2012—Remaining balance due
Principal's Challenge: What is the difference between an arthropod, anthropod, and orthopod?
