Hurricane Middle School

Children's Crisis and Referral Line Partnership The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has partnered with First Choice Services to offer a children’s crisis and referral line to interrupt behavioral health crises and connect families and youth with behavioral health services in their communities. Families and youth can call, text, or chat the Children’s Crisis and Referral Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 844HELP4WV or 844-435-7498. The Children’s Crisis and Referral Line connects families and youths with crisis and non-emergency behavioral health services. In crisis situations, the helpline links families with regional Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Teams who can help de-escalate the behavioral health crisis by phone or respond in person in most areas of the state if the family chooses. The helpline also serves as an access point for referrals to non-emergency behavioral health services in the caller’s community. To learn more about the Children’s Crisis and Referral Line, visit https://www.help4wv.com/ccl.

Open house will be Aug. 19, 2021 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Last names A-L may attend from 5:30pm-6:30pm. M-Z last names may attend from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

First day of school only 6th grade will report at regular time. 7th and 8th will report 3.5 hours later. Busses will run twice. First run will pick up 6th graders at normal time and then again 3.5 hours later for 7th and 8th graders. Walkers and drop offs for 7th and 8th on the first day of school will be 11:00 am.

Any incoming 6th grade student that is interested in joining the HMS Band and has not already signed up, plan to attend the HMS Beginning Band Night next Wednesday, August 18th at 6pm in the HMS Cafeteria. No experience is necessary. Information will be provided about enrolling in the class and acquiring supplies. If you have any questions or are unable to attend next Wednesday, please contact Mrs. Paxton at japaxton@k12.wv.us.

FAQs - please excuse the formatting, I cannot change it on this app. Hurricane Middle School 518 Midland Trail Hurricane, WV 25526 (304)562-9271 Fax (304)562-7163 Principal – Mary Ann Allen Assistant Principal – Sara Rooper Assistant Principal- Eric Skolny Some frequent questions and answers. Where can I find the Putnam County Schools Roadmap to Recovery? On the PCS website. Can my child use technology at HMS? Cell phones-NO, these should be in a backpack or locker. Laptop-YES, but only for school related items per the PCS Technology Policy. Gaming/music devices-NO. These should be in a backpack or locker. What time does school start? Bus arrival time: 7:15-8:00 Walkers and parent drop off time: 7:30-8:00 Tardy bell rings: 8:10 Where do students go when they arrive? 6th graders – report to cafeteria 7th and 8th – report to the gym What are breakfast and lunch prices? All meals are free this year. However, to continue to receive grant money please fill out free and reduced paperwork. How do I know what bus my child rides to and from school? Go to http://www.putnamschools.com and look under shortcuts for bus routes. Where do I drop off my child if I drive him/her to school? Parents may drop off children between 7:30 and 8:00 by driving around back of the main building. The 6th graders will report to the cafeteria. The 7thand 8th graders will report to the gym. Please do not block the bus entrance in front of the school. What time does school end? Final bell rings at 3:34 P.M. Where do I pick up my child after school? You may park in the parking lot, in the drop off lanes. Please do not block other cars or the main road. What is the website to check grades? Schoology- Need an account- call your grade level counselor. What do I need to do if my child will be riding home with a friend at the end of the school day? Both children will need a note stating where they are going and what bus they will be riding. These notes will be turned into the office and a copy will be made and read for the students to pick up later in the day. The bus drivers will not let the students on the bus without a signed note from HM What time is lunch? 6th grade – 11:59-12:29 or 12:11-12:41 7th grade – 12:42-1:12 or 12:54-1:24 8th grade – 11:16-11:46 or 11:28- 11:58 Can I bring my child a fast food lunch? No. Can my child share food with others? No. Can my child bring in cupcakes, cookies, etc. to celebrate and share with others? No. Who do I contact if I have questions about my child’s assignments or grades? Contact the teacher(s) as they will have the ability to answer the questions you may have. You may call and leave a voicemail or send a message via Schoology. When are excuses for missed school days due and where does my child need to take them? Excuses must be turned in the day the student returns to school. The student will take them to the main office, or cafe and put them in the excuse drop off box. If I sign my child out early from school do I still need to supply a note for the excuse? Yes, you may fill one out as you pick them up or they may bring one in the day they return. Signing them out is NOT and excuse it is only a sign out verification. Who can sign my child out of school? Only those people listed on the emergency card can sign out their child from Hurricane Middle. Please have a photo ID in order for HMS staff to verify you are the correct person. PLEASE BE AWARE—If your child misses class for any reason- you will receive an automated call. The attendance secretary will correct approved absences the next full school day. The system sets the call as soon as it is put in. Playing time for HMS sports. Who do parents contact? The coach. HMS administration will not discuss playing time at any point with any parent. Playing time is at the discretion of the coach. May I drop my child off in the middle of the road? NO. First of all this is very dangerous and is not necessary, we have walkways and drop off areas. Having children scramble in rush hour traffic is simply not safe. Please do not put your child at risk for injury. Social Media Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tock, KIK, etc. are all forms of social media that cause problems for us. -A LARGE portion of our discipline for students begins with problems on social media. -PLEASE monitor your child’s social media, text messaging, and picture sharing. Anytime it causes a disruption to the educational process, we will deal with it at school.

Welcome and Virtual Tour for Upcoming 6th Graders https://youtu.be/XXbMLUuGoP0

Hello Redskins and welcome to the 2021- 2022 school year! I am sending lots of information, please listen to the entire call. New sixth graders are able to see the Schoology thread by switching school options. This should be by your login information top right corner of Schoology. Open house will be Aug. 19, 2021 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Last names A-L may attend from 5:30pm-6:30pm. M-Z last names may attend from 6:30pm-7:30pm. You may see a schedule in Schoology. These are not final and will change. Your final one will not be correct until the first day of school. Suggested supply list for all grades- very basic: Paper or notebooks Trapper or folders- whatever your child likes pencils red pen blue pen black pen highlighter color pencils TI 30 calculator if you would like to use one More information will be sent this week. Have great evening.

Updated Sports Information has been posted on Schoology as well as the PCS Connect App - Live Feed.

Tennis Info

VIRTUAL COMPUTERS Collected- June 2 from 9 am-1 pm computer and charger. Front breezeway gate. HOTSPOT RETURN – June 2 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Guardian is to drop off the Hot Spot to Mr. Skolny in the front loop of the school. Please return the Hot Spot and charger cord in its original box (if you have it). If not, a Ziplock bag will be fine. Any questions call Mr. Skolny at extension 3613. Also, virtual Algebra and Pre-Algebra students, please return your book when you return your laptop. Please pick up ALL MEDICATIONS/SUPPLIES by 12:30 pm on Friday, June 4, 2021. ALL MEDICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED AT THE CLOSE OF THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.

Just a reminder - Hot Spots and Virtual student computers should be dropped off Wednesday (June 2) from 9:00 - 1:00 in the front loop. Students should have computers on and ready to be checked and chargers wrapped up. Any student without a working charger, will be charged $25. If your child is not returning to school or is on Quarantine, please use this same time period to return the computer.

For information on High School Band OR to see videos of our amazing Chorus performances, please visit our Schoology Homepage. Just a reminder, if your student is in person and was absent today they need to bring their computer and charger on Wednesday when they are called. Have a great evening.

Computer Return: May 24th – May 26th – In Person Students June 2nd – Virtual Students 9:00 am – 1:00 pm There will be a $25 charge for missing chargers.

Please complete the form on Schoology if you are interested in the Pfizer vaccine for anyone in your household 12 or older. The deadline is noon on May 5. Also Backpack Summer feed program form is on Schoology please complete if interested. Virtual testing information for next week will be sent home later this week.

Hello, 8th grade virtual students must complete the HHS schedule form on Schoology. The deadline is April 29. If you do not complete the form HHS will pick your classes for you. WV Learns students can log in to Schoology as well. If you have issues call HHS.

Seventh grade testing for in person students starts tomorrow. Please make sure your child brings a fully charged computer, power cord, and earbuds (if they have them) to school each day of testing. Breakfast and lunch are free to all students this year!

Hello. 7th grade in person testing is next week. Please make sure your child charges their computer and brings their power cord with them to school. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are regular test days. Thursday and Friday will be make up days as needed. Breakfast and lunch are free this year. PCS has a great summer program planned. Please check it out on the PCS Facebook page or ask to see the brochure your child was given. Have a great weekend!

Hello, 2 hour early out tomorrow Lunch- corn dogs and fries. Virtual parents please see Schoology to fill out a form concerning state testing. 7th grade in person state testing starts next Monday. Be sure to charge your computers and bring your power cords each day. Have a great evening.

Report cards went home today. Summer school information was also sent home today. This is a great opportunity for all our middle school students. Please be sure to look over the brochure. Have a great weekend.

Hello, If you are returning to in person tomorrow you will pick up your class schedule from Ms. Allen's office when you arrive at HMS. Go directly there. I hope you all enjoyed your break. Can't wait to see you all tomorrow.