March 26, 2023 Principal Message
Hello Patriot Families!
We wish Track 4 a happy track out and welcome the return of Track 1 as we all begin Quarter 4! It is hard to believe we are in the last quarter.
Here are this week’s announcements:
6th/7th Grade News: Ms. Swann, 6th grade counselor, and Ms. McCulley, 7th grade counselor, will complete registration by April 14. Students will be given a paper elective form to take home and complete before registering online at school. The Powerpoint presentations, elective forms and elective description guides are also available by going to the Student Services page of the Heritage Middle website and clicking on "23-24 Grade Registration.” Please reach out to Ms. Swann or Ms. McCulley if you have any questions.
Concessions at Spring Sports: Please note that concessions will only be available for purchase at the following spring sports:
3/28 - Soccer 4/12 - Softball 4/20 - Track
Dress Code: This is a reminder to make sure that your childrens’ clothing adheres to WCPSS Dress Code Policy (Dress Code / Overview). Our students are growing and what fit last summer/fall may no longer be appropriate. Thank you!
Parking at Athletic Events: Parents and spectators should park on the side of the road between the middle and elementary school or in the front school parking lot. There is not parking behind the school in the bus lot. This area is reserved for our buses and handicapped spectators.
PTA Information:
Parents: We need you! Our entire executive board will be going to high school next year, so we need to fill many positions. Without an executive board, the PTA cannot be active in the school. If you are interested in any of the following positions, please reach out to the PTA @ hmspta.prez@gmail.com.
President Audit Sponsorships
Secretary Equity & Advocacy Cultural Arts
Spirit Rock BAC Representative 8th Grade Celebrations
Concessions volunteers for spring sports SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a829abfd0-spring#/
Let’s make some fun for our teachers! Parents, we are implementing new ways to celebrate our teachers every month and keep the HMS spirit going strong!
Please donate to the hospitality fund here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/heritage-middle-school-pta/item/2576346?cart=493dfd41-04b6-4bb4-a4b7-99e02f5ca5fa%21%2145654699
PTA Website: https://heritagemiddlepta.weebly.com/ Need to order HMS Spirit Wear? Join the PTA? Donate to the No Fuss Fundraiser? Need to add Rewards Cards Info? Please check out our Cheddar Up website for all the things! Heritage Middle School PTA - Cheddar Up
Next PTA Meeting: Tuesday, April 4th @ 7pm in the Media Center.
Upcoming Dates:
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March 27: Track 1 returns; first day of Track 4 track out
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March 28: Soccer vs. River Bend*
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March 30: Baseball vs. Wendell @HHS
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April 1: Last day for yearbook purchase (see below)
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April 4: Track 1 Spring Photos
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April 4: PTA Meeting in Media Center @7:00PM
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April 6: Early Release @ 1:05PM
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April 7: Holiday - no school
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April 10: Baseball vs. N. Garner @HHS
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April 12: Softball vs. Garner (doubleheader)*
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April 13: Baseball vs. Wendell @HHS
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April 13: Track vs. Zebulon
*concessions will be sold at these events
Yearbook: The deadline for purchasing a 2022-23 yearbook is April 1. Yearbooks may be purchased for $35 via https://ybpay.lifetouch.com. Our school code is 14402323.
Helpful Information/Reminders:
Athletics: Info can be found at Heritage | Wake County School District Athletics or on Twitter @hmsathletics1. All tickets are $6. We will continue to take cash, but please consider using the online system https://gofan.co/app/school/NC68157 . If purchasing for your child, he/she will need to show confirmation of purchase on a cellphone to enter.
Attendance: Contact hms-attendance@wcpss.net with your child’s name, date of absence and reason for absence with your contact information. Alternatively, your child may take a note to his/her homeroom teacher after being absent.
Bell Schedule: Bell Schedule 2022-2023
Bus Routes and Updates: Transportation / Bus Routes Transportation / Heritage Area
Transportation / Here Comes the Bus
Covid Diagnosis: If a student receives a positive Covid diagnosis, do not send the student to school. Please contact the Covid Coordinator, Roderick Mason, at rmason@wcpss.net. State the date symptoms appeared as well as the date of the Covid test. Guidance for exposure and return to school: Student Health / Returning To School After Diagnosis, Exposure, or Illness
Dress Code: Dress Code / Overview
Grading Policy: Heritage Middle School Grading Plan 2022-23
Homework Resources by Subject: Homework Resources
Lunch/Breakfast Menus: Our School All WCPSS Schools
Testing Windows: Please note the end-of-year testing windows. Our test scores were adversely affected last year due to not meeting the state’s minimum attendance requirements. Please avoid scheduling absences/appointments during this time. Thank you!
Track 1: May 19 - June 2
Tracks 2, 3, and 4: June 14 - 28
Specific course test dates will be provided as soon as they are available.
Take care,
Jo Ellen Newhouse
Principal of Heritage Middle School