April 16, 2023 Principal Message
Hello Patriot Families!
Thank you for your support this week as we reviewed a report of a threat. Please note that we take all threats to school safety seriously and involve outside agencies as part of the protocol for investigation to ensure that the investigation is thorough and that our students are safe. Please encourage your child(ren) to report any safety concerns to an administrator or to our anonymous tip line, (919) 856-1911. We are appreciative of those who bring concerns to our attention to help us maintain a safe school environment. We are looking forward to business as usual this coming week.
Here are this week’s announcements:
8th Grade Families: North Wake College & Career Academy, one of WCPSS Early College High Schools, is currently accepting Round 2 applications for students who would like to apply. Go to their WEBSITE for specific information about the 5 programs offered at North Wake Early College High School. Please contact Mrs. McCorquodale with any questions- nmccorquodale@wcpss.net
Athletics Parking Reminder: 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 no parking behind the school in the bus lot as our bus drivers need space to maneuver and park at the end of their shifts.
NJHS: NJHS candidate selections for 7th and 8th graders are complete and have been posted in Canvas. Please contact Ms. Worley if your candidate did not receive a selection notice or you have questions about the results.
Panorama Parent Survey: Wake County Public Schools is administering a District Wide Family Survey through Friday, May 12. This survey allows families to provide valuable information and a high-quality data source for planning and School Improvement.
Please use this link to access the survey:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family/surveys?language=en
PTA Information:
8th GRADE SIGN PICK UP will be 4/25 @ 5-6:30pm and 4/26 during afternoon carpool
until 3:45pm. **These signs cannot be sent home on the bus.**
8th GRADE DANCE and CELEBRATIONS: more information in the coming weeks!
5/31-Track 1--8th grade celebration 6/2-8th grade dance (6-8pm) in HMS cafeteria
6/26-Track 4--8th grade celebration 6/27-Track 3--8th grade celebration
6/28-Track 2--8th grade celebration
PARENTS: Spring is busy, busy! We need your help! Check out all of the volunteer
opportunities! Please be sure you are registered as a WCPSS approved volunteer.
Spring Sports Concessions - April 20
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa5a829abfd0-spring#/
8th Grade Sign Distribution - April 25 and April 26
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ABA623AAFD0-8thgrade
Staff Lounge Clean Up - May 4
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA5A829ABFD0-staff1
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast - May 8
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA5A829ABFD0-teacher1
Flora Festival - May 16
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA5A829ABFD0-flora.
6th Grade Open House - May 23
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA5A829ABFD0-6thgrade
SPIRIT NIGHT: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Night will be April 24th from 3:00pm-9:00pm
PTA 2023-2024-Our entire executive board will be going to high school next year, so we are
in need of filling all of those positions as well as some committee chair 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 8th Grade Celebrations Book Fair Equity & Advocacy
Sponsorships BAC Representative Cultural Arts
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! We need your help to
make these events happen. Please donate to the hospitality fund here:
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!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/heritage-middle-school-pta
NEXT PTA MEETING: Tuesday, May 2nd @ 7pm IN THE MEDIA CENTER.
Upcoming Dates:
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April 17: Softball vs. Durant
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April 17: Soccer vs. Zebulon
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April 19: Data Manager Appreciation Day
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April 19-20: Musical Review - tickets available on our website https://www.wcpss.net/heritagems
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April 20: Baseball vs. Rolesville
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April 20: Track vs. Wake Forest - concessions available if enough volunteer
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April 21: Workday - no school for all students
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April 24: Track 4 returns. Only Track 4 students have school on this day; it is a workday for Tracks 1 and 2. Track 3 begins track out.
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April 25- 26: 8th grade sign distribution for those who purchased
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
EOG/EOC Testing: This is our current plan for EOG/EOC administration and retesting (all students will be invited who qualify to retest). You will be notified should this plan change.
EOG/EOC Test |
Track 1 |
Tracks 2, 3, 4 |
8th Grade Science |
May 22 |
June 16 |
7th/8th Grade Reading |
May 23 |
June 15 |
6th Grade Reading |
May 24 |
June 20 |
8th Grade Math/Math 1 |
May 25 |
June 21 |
6th/7th Grade Math |
May 26 |
June 22 |
Spanish I Teacher Made |
May 19, 24, and/or 30 (*still being determined) |
June 14, 20, and/or 23 (*still being determined) |
NC Extend 1 Reading, Math, 8th grade Science |
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June 14 - 28 |
Make up Testing All Grades |
May 30 |
June 23 |
Make up Testing 6th and 7th |
May 31 |
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Make up Testing All Grades |
June 1 |
June 26, 27, 28 |
Remediation & Retesting |
June 5 & 6 |
June 29 & 30 |
Grading Policy: Heritage Middle School Grading Plan 2022-23
Homework Resources by Subject: Homework Resources
Lunch/Breakfast Menus: Our School All WCPSS Schools
Take care,
Jo Ellen Newhouse
Principal of Heritage Middle School