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Vision and Core Beliefs
Hallsville Independent School District will pursue "Excellence in Education" in all endeavors
- HISD will provide students an opportunity to obtain a world class education that prepares them for a globally competitive society;
- HISD will strive to be a district of excellence that competes at the state and national levels in all academic and extracurricular activities;
- HISD will instill a desire for ethical behavior, integrity and good citizenship in all students.
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A Word From Our Principal
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HJH continues the smooth start to the spring semester! We are very proud of the work our students have done thus far in the school year as we approach the conclusion of our 3rd Nine Weeks.
We are truly honored and blessed to work on a campus with such amazing and talented students. As we continue to move into our spring semester, we will maintain our focus on continual growth, not only as a campus, but for each individual student that walks through our doors.
HJH will continue to be a campus that empowers students to take advantage of the academic opportunity that prepares them for success. Our teachers continue to challenge students in our classrooms to ensure our students are prepared for the rigors they will face during their educational journey. Additionally, we are very proud of the work our students do outside the classroom in their extracurricular activities.
Listed in our latest newsletter are some of the highlights and events we have on campus in the month of March. Thank you for all your continued support. HJH is a great campus because of the people we serve. Go Cats!
Clayton Farrell
HJH PrincipalCheck out our HJH March newsletter here.
Bobcats Excel
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HJH Choir
The HJH treble choir competed at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest March 7 in Whitehouse. The Treble Choir brought back a Straight 1’s Sweepstakes trophy! Congratulations to these ladies and to Mrs. Lockard and Mrs. Weaver for all of their hard work!
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HJH Choir
The HJH Tenor/Bass choir competed at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest on March 6 and received Straight 1’s Sweepstakes! Congrats to these guys and to Mrs. Lockard and Mrs. Weaver!
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HJH UIL Math/Science Team
Congratulations to the following students that are qualified to represent HJH at the State UIL Math and Science team competition on April 13 in San Antonio!
7th Grade: Tucker Abel, Lauren Courtney, Ella Dierkes, Ellah Etheridge, Nicholas Fincher, Pierson Haines, Myra Kataria, Sawyer Leviton, Liam Oney, Jacob Parker, Andrew Pechacek, William Scasta, Hayden Thornton, Kinlee Ward, Max White
8th Grade: Drew Adams, Harrison Daub, Emma Davis, Jackson Dozier, Chandler Emerine, Emily Miller, Brayden Norris, Avery Orr, Carter Ouzts, Eben Reyes, Garrett Simmons, Caylee Snook, Aiden Vidaurri, Jacob Whitehurst, Ben Yates
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HJH UIL
The Bobcat Math & Science Team (MST) is continuing to show just how much they want to be successful. The month of February ended with them earning the most team points in a one-month period for the past three years!
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HJH Tennis
The HJH Tennis team is off to a great start this spring. The Cats are coming off big wins against Bullard (28-17) and Pine Tree (26-4) to extend their win column to 2-0! Come out and support the Cats!
Yearbooks
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The Hallsville Junior High 2023-2024 Yearbook is now on sale for $40 through March 29. Yearbooks are purchased online only through Jostens Yearbook (use QR code), and prices will increase to $45 beginning March 30 through May 10. Based on the results from a survey that was sent out to students/parents in September, the yearbook will be submitted to our company after the last day of school to allow more students/events to be pictured. Yearbooks will tentatively arrive by August, and will be handed out at the 2024 Meet the Teacher. Current 8th Grade students will be able to pick up August 6 from 5-6 p.m. at the front entrance. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Also...the time has come for 6th-7th Grade students to sign up to be a part of the 2024-2025 HJH Yearbook Staff! Please fill out the Google Form with your child's school email address. Mrs. Bradburry will send out information and the application to the student's email on March 18 for those who fill out the Google Form expressing interest in joining. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Bradburry at abradburry@hisd.com.
In The Library
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If your student has come home talking about speed dating in the library...no cause to be alarmed! We were simply speed dating different genres of books while talking about how to better choose a book they may enjoy! From determining how "hot" a book is based on its cover, to reading its pick-up line (the summary on the inside flap or back cover of a book), to that first conversation (reading the first few pages), they saw that choosing a book is much more involved than simply grabbing the same book off the shelf they normally gravitate towards. Sometimes, the book they were trying to "friend zone" turned out to be a more interesting book than that "hot" one they originally had their eye on. Yes, it was a really super cheesy extended metaphor, but the majority of our students laughed right along with me and learned something along the way!
Notes From The Nurse
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Allergies
Spring is a welcomed season after a cold Texas winter. The changing weather can bring on seasonal allergies and asthma, along with stinging insects. Please be sure to check your student’s backpack for their (non-expired) Epi-pen and/or rescue inhaler. These important medications should be signed in with the nurse, whether with the student or in the nurse office. If your student has over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin, in the nurse's office, they may be running low. Please email aholt@hisd.com if you are interested in bringing a refill.
Drink Water!
WATER WATER WATER! This is so important to our kids' overall health and productivity. We are all about to be spending more time outdoors (finally!), so please encourage adequate water intake every day! Water Recommendations
Medicine
Any medication to be administered to a student must be brought to the school by the parent/guardian in the new, original container. Please do not put medicine in a sandwich bag with a note and send it to school with your child or expect that your child can keep medication in their backpack. You may come to school and administer medication directly to your student if you do not wish to leave any in the nurse's office. The “Medication Consent” form must be completed and signed by the parent and physician for any prescription medicine to be administered during school hours.
Student Pickup
With the onset of allergy/cold/flu season, please make prompt arrangements to pick up your child when the school notifies you that your child is ill. Pick-up should be in less than one hour. We completely understand when there are times when a parent is out of town, is not allowed to leave work, etc., but please make sure there is someone who can pick up your student when you are not available. Any person who is allowed to pick up your student should be added to their nurse contacts in Skyward. If your contact information changes, or anyone else's on file, remember to change it in Skyward.
Contact Information
We look forward to the many opportunities this new year will bring to further interact with you and care for your children as needed. We understand this time of year can get hectic and children begin to see symptoms of various illnesses. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Nurse Barron at HJH by phone (ext. 242) or email (mbarron@hisd.com).
Campus Information
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Hallsville Junior High School
has been rated aB
campus by the
Texas Education Agency
for the 2021-2022 school yearwith Distinction Designations in:
Academic Achievement - ELA/Reading
Academic Achievement - Mathematics
Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth
Postsecondary Readiness
Top 25%: Comparative Closing The GapsNote: HJH received 89 out of a possible 100 points in the state's accountability rating system for the 2021-2022 school year. Districts and schools did not receive a grade following the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Semester Exams
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This year, HJH will take Semester Exams in lieu of benchmarks. It is vital that students are present and prepared for these cumulative exams so that teachers can analyze the data collected and create specific, targeted intervention for students as we continue to approach STAAR testing this Spring. Our STAAR tests will take place in April and our MOCK Exams will be much earlier this Spring, beginning with RLA on January 30. This is why RLA will not take an RLA semester exam this month. Thank you for your continued support of our students and their academic success!
2024 Spring Schedules
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To be prepared for the new semester, we encourage all students to look up their class schedule on Skyward. Students who have a change in schedule should print, screenshot, or write down their class schedule and bring it with them. Students who do not have Skyward access at home will be given an opportunity to access their schedule during their first period class. This should primarily affect our semester elective classes.
Google Classroom
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Please make sure your child is staying up-to-date in his/her Google Classrooms in the event they are absent. Lessons are uploaded daily. Students will be given an opportunity to make up work when they return, but we recommend staying current with their lessons so that way they are caught up when they return to campus.
Tardy Policy
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Instructional time is essential to student success. Additionally, it is critical that students learn the importance of punctuality. In order to encourage this behavior, HJH has implemented the following campus policy regarding tardies.
Tardies will be tracked cumulatively each nine-week grading period, with the following consequences in place for repeated tardies:
- 3rd tardy - 1 day of Lunch Detention
- 6th tardy - 2 days of Lunch Detention
- 9th tardy - 1 day of After-School Detention
- 12th tardy - 2 days of After-School Detention
- 15th tardy - 1 day of ISS
- 18th tardy - 2 days of ISS
- 19+ - Discretion of Campus Administration
Please discuss with your child the importance of punctuality as we are preparing students to be responsible with their time. Please contact our office you if have questions. Thank you.
Restroom Policy
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Students will be allowed three (3) restroom passes in their RLA/Math classes (90 minute blocks) and two (2) restroom passes in their SC/SS/Elective classes (45 minute block) each nine (9) weeks. This gives students up to 16 restroom passes within a nine-week grading period to use the restroom. We encourage students to use the restroom during one of their eight (8) transitions during the school day from class to class and/or during their lunch time. Students have a total of 58 minutes during their school day (not including before and after school) outside of their class time to use the restroom. Instructional time is critical to your student’s success. If a student has used all passes for a specific class they will be allowed to use the restroom in the event of an emergency or if they have specific documentation from a medical professional. These situations need to be communicated with their classroom teacher. Please contact us if you have any questions concerning this policy. Thank you.
Attendance Matters
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Daily attendance is so important to a child’s success in school. We know parents want their children to do well in school. Did you know there is a connection between chronic absences and a student’s academic achievement? Showing up to school each day matters for R.E.A.L… because it is an opportunity to:
- Build Routines
- Increase Engagement
- Provide Access to Resources
- Support Learning
Routines: A daily attendance routine can help you reduce stress and develop habits that help you keep a job.
Engagement: Being in school gives you a chance to see your friends and build relationships with school staff.
Access to Resources: When you show up to school, you can get access to meals, health services, mental health supports and enrichment activities (sports, clubs, music, tutorials, etc.).
Learning: You are more likely to pass classes when you miss less than a week of school each semester.
The 12 Good Days of Attendance
In the days leading up to Winter Break, we want to encourage students to continue to be at school each and every day. There is still lots of learning happening and lots of fun to be had! Starting December 5 through December 20, we will have the "12 Days of Good Attendance" leading up to our holiday break. After the attendance announcement on those days, we will announce (2) 7th Grade names and (2) 8th Grade names to come to the office for their prize. What’s the catch you ask? YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT SCHOOL THAT DAY TO WIN! Prizes may include gift cards, food gift certificates, school supplies, snacks/drinks, holiday socks, hats, headbands, holiday goodies, blankets, etc. Set a goal to not miss a single day this December!
HJH Attendance Policies & Procedures
The school day starts at 7:50 AM and ends at 3:35 PM. At 7:45 AM, students will be released from the gym to their classrooms, and morning announcements will start at 7:50 AM. Attendance is taken every period at HJH. Any student arriving late or leaving early will be marked absent for the periods that he/she misses. All absences, full or partial, require documentation to be excused. If a student misses more than 20 minutes of a class without valid documentation, the student will be considered absent for this purpose. Parent notes must be turned in within three (3) days of the absence. Per the HJH handbook, early pick-ups are unexcused unless our nurse sends your student home, or we receive documentation from a doctor's office for that date. Any documentation needing to be turned in can be done through the reception desk or attendance office, or emailed directly to Mrs. Magallanes at emagallanes@hisd.com.
Tutorials
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If your child is struggling in a class, HJH provides opportunities for them to receive extra support outside the school day. Teachers are available before and after school for tutorials. Even if the day you can bring your child early or pick them up late doesn't match with their teacher, someone in that department can help. Please contact your teacher if you feel your child needs the extra support to be successful this school year.
School Safety Drills
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In an effort to practice our safety protocols, HJH will regularly perform safety drills to ensure our students and staff know how to respond in a crisis situation. Safety is our number one priority, and we will continue to practice all state-mandated drills throughout the school year so that our students and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency.
No Vaping!
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House Bill 114 (HB 114) has been enacted to respond to the increasing concerns around e-cigarettes, vaping, marijuana, and THC-related products among our youth. The Bill mandates that any student found in possession of, under the influence of, selling, gifting, or delivering these substances within a 300-feet radius of any school premises, will be immediately removed and placed in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP).
You can access the full version of the Bill here.
Please take a moment to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole.