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.
Winter Break
School will not be in session Monday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 6th. School will resume Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season.
Gorilla Wrestling
The first day of practice is January 7, 2009 for any seventh or eighth grader who is interested in wrestling at HWMS. Practice is after school until 5:00 PM. There is an activity bus for students who normally ride the bus. You must have a current KSHSAA physical on file in the office before you will be allowed to practice. There is no exception to this Kansas rule. A parent meeting is scheduled for January 13th at 5:15 PM, make plans now to attend.
No School
School will not be in session Friday, January 16th or Monday, January 19th, due to teacher inservice.
National Junior Honor Society Officers
The HWMS Chapter of National Junior Honor Society elected officers at teh recent meeting. This year, our President is Brady Byers. Read more.....
Natural Helpers sponsor Leadership Academy at HWMS
On November 24th, Natural Helpers from Haysville West Middle School hosted students from Goddard, Maize, Hutchinson, El Dorado and Wellington for a day of collaboration and leadership. “Reaching Out: A Leadership Experience,” was a success as approximately 100 students gathered information on problems facing teenagers today and how they, as teen leaders can make a difference. Students began the day with breakfast and a brainstorming session identifying what leadership roles they have in their school. Read more....
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.
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.
