
Juniors Rylee Woods and Carson Peters worked so hard decorating Mrs. Phillips' classroom door for the past few days. The door received third place in the ELP contest. Thank you Rylee and Carson for all your hard work and creativity!



Attention seniors and senior parents: If you would like to purchase an ad for the 2024-2025 yearbook, please turn in your form and payment to Mrs. Phillips by this Wednesday, Dec. 18. An email went out this morning to parents as a reminder. Please reach out to Mrs. Phillips at hailey.phillips@usd258.net if you have any questions.

HS students rush to finish decorating the door of their ELP class.



Students present their final projects for Mythology class.



Changes to HMS Spirit Week
Please Review 🎄


Last night was our Jerd Christmas party with Secret Santa exchange! It was a fun and festive time together.
We wish you all a joyful holiday season!




6th and 7th graders participated in a Socratic circle discussion in MTSS.






Elementary students will have the opportunity to enjoy bounce houses and other activities today to celebrate a great 1st semester. Everyone will need to wear socks to participate. Thanks to HELP for sponsoring the event!


Some of our very own talented Jerds are featured in the KSPA fall 2024 student showcase!
Check out their submissions at this link: https://www.kspaonline.org/news/2024/12/09/fallss24/
(Entries are sorted alphabetically.)

Today during a lesson on how to be "candle lighters" and the importance of how impactful our words are.
7th graders engaged in a speed talking activity where they shared " flames" good things students say and "burns" things that burn out their flames. Finally they completed an activity of how they can light up this Holiday season with kindness.



Intro to Law students hosted SSG Daley and SSG Bettincourt for an afternoon learning about military law and basic control-hold techniques.





Mrs. Phillips and journalism students today are beginning to distribute trash bags to those who purchased some. You should expect to get yours within the next few days. Let Mrs. Phillips know if you have any questions.
Thank you so much to all those who bought trash bags to support our program.
Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraisers!

Missing a couple people, but enjoying our second work night of the year! Each person brought a different charcuterie board to share.


Having fun after school! It's so great to have the kids playing and interacting together and using their imaginations!




Chemistry students identifying metals using a flame test.




Check out what Mrs. Nickell and her classes have done in November and what's to come in December!


Purchase the 2024-2025 yearbook today! The cost per yearbook is $50. Please reach out to Mrs. Phillips with any questions.


The entire seventh grade got to kick off the holiday season by watching " A Christmas Carol" at KC Rep theater! 📓🎭











Time for the Middle School dance!
