NEWS
Welcome to Haysville West Middle School!
After many hours of planning and preparation, the staff at HWMS is ready for its inaugural school year. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful year of education. Be sure to read our monthly newsletter, The Gorilla Gazette, that is sent to your home, as it will contain information pertinent to you and your child.
Test Results from NWEA/MAPS
The students have concluded the Fall testing, you can contact your child's Language Arts and Math Instructor for results. These scores are a valuable assessment that drives teachers to better instruct your child according to his/her needs. Your support at home to keep building these skills is very important.
HWMS Food Drive
The HWMS Gorillas will participate in the Pioneer League Food Drive. Beginning Monday, October 27 - Wednesday, November 5, students can signup 8 man volleyball teams to compete against teachers on Friday, November 7th. All participants and spectators must pay a minimum of $1 to attend. more info....
Winter Athletic Parent Meeting
Is your child playing basketball? If the answer is yes, you need to attend the Parent Meeting, Tuesday, November 11th at 5:30 PM in the HWMS Gym. Attendance at this meeting is important, pertinent information packets wil be distribute along with an opportunity to meet the coaches and athletic director.
For a schedules, maps, announcements and more, visit the HWMS athletic website.
Thanksgiving Break
School will be closed November 26 - 28 for Thanksgiving Break.
HWMS Starts Afterschool Youth Group
A new after-school youth club called "Kids Caring for Christ" is forming at
HWMS. Mrs. Gamble will be the staff sponsor of this group. It is inspired by
Matthew 25:40 which says, "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of
these least brothers of mine, you did for me." The mission of the club is for the
kids of HWMS to get out into our community and help others. Club meetings
will start in October and will take place twice each month after school. An activity
bus is available to take students home following the meetings. There will be
more details to come in the bulletin. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Powerschool
Log on to the USD 261 Web Site: www.usd261.com to view your child/children’s current grades, daily assignments and attendance records. Did you know? You also have access to the same information your child does on a daily basis. When you log onto Powerschool you can read the HWMS Daily Bulletin to be informed about activities and current events taking place at school. You also have the ability to check on their lunch account balance and fees due. Don’t forget to log on to www.usd261.com for a wealth of district news.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy ACT (FERPA)
USD 261 will be releasing information and photos to the media throughout the coming school year of various activities and programs. For purposes of the FERPA, USD 261 has designated certain information contained in educational records as directory information.
Daily School Attendance is Important!
Students who attend school regularly are more successful, both academically and socially, than
those with many absences. We ask that you read the following information carefully so that
you will be aware of both district and state attendance requirements.
When a student is absent, his/her parents or guardians are required to telephone the
school (554-2370) on the day of the absence to verify their nonattendance. As an alternative,
the parent may send a note to the school on the day that the student returns. Any
absence not excused within this 24-hour period will be considered unexcused.
Students who arrive at school anytime after 7:45am must report to the office to sign in. Students
who are habitually late to school will lose their opportunity to be excused. Students who
have three consecutive unexcused absences or five days of un-excused absences in any
semester or seven unexcused school days in any school year, whichever occurs first, will be
considered not attending school as per Kansas Law 72-11139c. Students who are less than
13 years of age will be reported to Social and Rehabilitation Services. Students who are
more than 13 years old but less than 16 will be reported to the appropriate county or district
attorney.
Alternate Mailing List
Do you share custody of your child? To have a copy of your child’s report cards and monthly newsletters sent to an alternate address, please notify the school office in writing. Just request that we add your name to our secondary mailing list.
