Track and Field Tryouts for 7th and 8th graders
Mr. Warren went over information for the Mardi Gras Ball today with our 7th and 8th graders at lunch. Please review this document when students are purchasing or preparing their outfit for the evening. This also allows students know know the requirements needed to attend. We are excited to offer this to our students and need your help in ensuring our students understand the guidelines. Thank you!
Mardi Gras Contract
3 p.m. UPDATE
Wednesday, January 8
Good afternoon! After a briefing today with the National Weather Service and Bossier Parish emergency agencies, Bossier Schools will be open Thursday, January 9. However, the YEP program will be canceled and all extracurricular and after-school activities will be postponed until a later time.
We will continue to carefully monitor the forecast and provide an update at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding school operations on Friday.
Stay tuned for further information and remember, if you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get updates from the district in real time. Here’s how to find it:
*Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app.
*Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
*Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8
Good morning! Bossier Schools is on winter weather watch for the next two days, closely monitoring the forecast with the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and staying in close contact with the National Weather Service. We are meeting again today and will provide an update at 3 p.m. this afternoon regarding any adjustments to Thursday’s school schedule.
If you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get the latest updates. Here’s how to find it:
1. Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app.
2. Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications.
3. Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’
Grab your child a yearbook and/or purchase a recognition ad! The deadline for an ad is February 13.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1500320/Haughton-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/20240910171510593129/CATALOG_SHOP/
Report cards will be emailed to parents today.
Buccaneer Business Week of Jan. 6
We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday. You will also receive your child's report card via email on Tuesday. Admin will meet on Monday to find a day for our assembly. We will post it and email the date out ASAP. Sorry for the delay.
We hope you have enjoyed the holiday break!
As a reminder, Monday, January 6 is a teacher in-service day. We look forward to welcoming back our students for the second semester on Tuesday, January 7.
#BossierSchools #Wintheday
It is time to start planning for our 7th and 8th grade Mardi Gras Ball. This event is sponsored by our HMS Cheerleaders. If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. Amanda Temple: Amanda.Temple@BossierSchools.org.
Students will sign the contract before purchasing tickets.
We hope your family is still enjoying your break. Students return to school Tuesday, January 7.
Friendly Reminders
🏴☠️ Cell phones should be powered off and in back packs.
🏴☠️ If you haven't emptied your student's lunch box, you may want to check it now. It could be ripe! 😝
🏴☠️ It is going to be very cold this week. students should dress appropriately while still following the dress code policy. Sweatpants and hoodies are not allowed. The only sweatshirt allowed is the one purchased through our school store.
🏴☠️ PBIS starts over! On Tuesday, EVERYONE is considered a Behaving Buc!
We cannot wait to see your children! Our faculty and staff has enjoyed our break, but your children become our family too. We truly miss them on these long breaks!
Due to Field of Dreams being closed, 8th grade students went to Brownlee park before going bowling.
Buccaneer Business for the week of Dec. 16
Please contact sponsors for more information.
Band Concert: Join us for our Band Concert on Monday night at HMS. Contact Mr. Germain for more info
Grinch Day: Mrs. Ashley Sanchez
Students may wear a grinch shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms. Students may wear jeans that are blue in color with no holes. rips, or tears. No hoodies. No pjs. No onesies. No full body costumes. No face paint. No sweatpants.
Elf Day: Mrs. Ashley Sanchez
Students may wear an elf shirt with uniform bottoms or jeans that are blue in color with no holes, rips, or tears. No hoodies. No pjs. No sweatpants. An elf dress is acceptable as long as it means the length requirement. No onesies. An elf hat is acceptable.
Tree Topper Day: Mrs Sanchez
Students may wear a Christmas hat or Christmas headband with a green shirt. Students may wear jeans or uniform bottoms. Jeans must be blue in color and have no holes, dips, or tears.
Grades: Child's teacher
All after school events/practices that are scheduled for HMS have been canceled today (12/13). Band concert will be Monday. Archery will still be at BMS tonight.
HMS Parents: Please be advised the school is experiencing a partial power outage and there is no Internet, heat and the phones are down. At this time, the outage is expected to last all day. Though there will not be an early dismissal, parents wanting to check out their child will need to come to HMS and show an ID. Thanks for your understanding.
Our next meet is Thursday!
Buccaneer Business for the week of Dec. 9 We have a very full week. If you need more information please contact the sponsors.
Tomorrow is our last day to purchase Christmas Candy Grams. They are $1 and can be bought at lunch.
Tomorrow is also our Jeans and Holiday shirt. Remember no hoodies. Jeans must be blue in color and have no holes or rips. This is for a $5 donation. Students will need to call home for a change of clothes if they do not bring a $5 donation or follow the guidelines. Money from both of these events goes towards our PBIS funds for our students.
🎉 Let's Make a Difference Together!
It's that time of year again! Saturday, December 7th is the 11th Annual Bossier vs. Caddo Schools Red Kettle Challenge ! Let's show our Bossier Schools spirit and help those in need this holiday season.
🎄We'll be ringing the bell from 9-4 at the following locations:
Bass Pro Shops, 100 Bass Pro Dr., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 4860 Airline Dr., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 4918 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 6280 LA-3, Benton
Brookshire's, 1125 US-80, Haughton
Kroger, 1050 George Dement, Bossier City
Sam's Club, 2861 Beene Blvd., Bossier City
Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4000 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
Walmart Neighborhood Market, 5700 Shed Rd., Bossier City
Walmart Supercenter, 2536 Airline Dr., Bossier City
🎄 Remember, your donation, no matter how small, can make a big impact.
#wintheday #BossierSchools #SalvationArmy #RedKettleChallenge #GiveBack #Community
Mrs. Clark has written a grants for items in her classroom. She would appreciate any support you can provide.
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/review-game-buzzer-system-for-1st-year-t/8959118/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=unknown&rf=directlink-dc-2024-12-project-unknown
We have our Wrestling Meet this evening! Come out and support our HMS wrestlers.
