Attention HJH Parent(s),
The PM 2 FAST administration for grades 6-8 is now complete. You can now view your child's results in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Directions for locating score reports are available here: https://5il.co/21z1b. Make-up testing will continue this week.
Thank you,
🗓 When: Tuesday, Jan 20th
📍 Where: HJH Cafeteria
🚗 Parking: Please use the parent parking lot.
Behind every successful student is a team of dedicated professionals. Tonight, we have the honor of celebrating two individuals who represent the pinnacle of excellence in education: Micah Myers, our Teacher of the Year and Michelle Knight, our Educational Support Staff of the Year.
From the classroom to the front office and everywhere in between, these honorees go above and beyond every single day. Their passion, leadership, and commitment to our school community are an inspiration to us all.
Join us in wishing them a wonderful evening at tonight's banquet! 👏
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Hardee Junior High School will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We hope our students and staff have a meaningful day of reflection and rest.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Tuesday morning! 🐾
📅 When: Tuesday, January 13th
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Hardee Junior High Gym
Important Entry & Parking Info:
Please enter through the bus loop gate.
🚫 Reminder: Please DO NOT park on the grass.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧬🧪🧫
📢 Yearbook Alert! 📢
Pre-sales are officially OPEN! Grab your 2025-2026 yearbook for just $35.
Students can stop by Room 601 to purchase yours and lock in the memories. Don't wait! 📖✍️
🏆 Final Week Alert: Finish Strong, Movie Stars! 🌟
You've made it through the first two weeks of our 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie Edition and the creativity has been incredible! This is it—the final, festive stretch. Let's make this last week the best one yet!
Get your outfits prepped this weekend—we can't wait to see your creativity!
❄️ Happy Winter Holidays! ☃️
The countdown to a well-deserved break is on! Please take note of our holiday schedule:
Early Release Day: Students will have an early release on Friday, December 19th.
No School for Students: Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th.
School Resumes: Students will return to class on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.
We wish all of our students and families a joyous, restful, and safe holiday season!
We have some exciting news just in time for the holidays (or any occasion)!
As a token of appreciation from our partners at Lifetouch, you can now enjoy a fantastic deal on the Shutterfly website. Get 50% OFF personalized photo gifts and keepsakes!
This is a perfect opportunity to create custom photo books, calendars, mugs, and more using your favorite school pictures or family memories.
🏀 HJH Students vs. Staff Basketball Game! 🍿
Get ready for the most anticipated game of the year! Our HJH Girls & Boys Basketball Teams are taking on the HJH Staff in a friendly but fierce competition!
Game Details
📅 Date: Friday, December 19th
⏰ Time: 1st - 3rd Periods
📍 Location: HJH Gym
🎟️ Admission: Just $1
Fuel Up!
Concessions will be open with all your favorites:
🍬 Candy
🍟 Chips
🌭 Hotdogs
🥤 Drinks
⚠️ Important Attendance Criteria for Students
To attend this exciting game, students must maintain good behavior and not have any ACE (Alternative Classroom Environment) or OSS (Out-of-School Suspension) from Monday, December 8th, through Thursday, December 18th.
Students who do not meet the criteria will report to the auditorium during the game.
Parents and Guardians: Please encourage your student to stay on their best behavior so they don't miss out on this fun event!
See you on the 19th! Go Wildcats! 💙🐾
We are having an amazing time celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie Edition! Ready to level up your costume game? Here’s a look at the movie-inspired themes coming your way next week.
Don't forget to check the calendar! Our 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie Edition dress-up challenge kicks off Thursday, December 4th!
Have you planned your outfits yet?
Time to rummage through your closet and get ready to shine! ✨
The schedule of our school board meetings has now been added to our district site calendar. It is available in the printed list of the school year events, or can be viewed and downloaded as a pdf from the calendar page.
📢 Progress Monitoring (PM #2) Is Coming Up! 📢
Hey HJH families! Our second round of Progress Monitoring assessments is right around the corner. These tests help us understand student progress and guide instruction, so attendance is important. Please plan appointments around testing days.
🗓️ PM #2 Testing Schedule
6th Grade
📘 ELA — Tuesday, Dec. 2
➗ Math — Wednesday, Dec. 3
7th Grade
📘 ELA — Thursday, Dec. 4
➗ Math — Friday, Dec. 5
8th Grade
📘 ELA — Monday, Dec. 8
➗ Math — Tuesday, Dec. 9
⭐ Student Tip: Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast so you’re ready to shine!
We can’t wait to see the growth of our amazing students! 💫
We're celebrating their hard work and dedication this month!
🌟 Monthly Honorees 🌟
6th Grade: Kyleigh Cobb - Way to go, Kyleigh! 🥳
7th Grade: David Tyler Salas - Excellent work, David! 👏
8th Grade: Klowie Rodriguez - Fantastic job, Klowie! 🙌
Faculty Member: Mr. Harless-Thank you for everything you do! Your impact on our students is invaluable. 🙏
Thank you all for being outstanding members of our school community!
Send a sweet message and treat to friends, teachers, or even yourself to say thanks this Thanksgiving season. It's a fun way to share kindness, and you'll be helping out your fellow students!
🧡 What: Gobble Grams ($2.00 each)
🗓️ When to Buy: November 10–18
📍 Where to Buy: Room 402 — Before School Only!
🚚 Delivered: November 20th during 6th period
10% of all profit goes toward student/school incentives!
Hey 8th grade families! 👋 Just a reminder that Dedication Pages are due on November 21, 2025.
Don't miss the chance to celebrate your student's journey in the yearbook! Please submit your pictures and payment to Ms. Knight by the deadline.
Let's make a difference together this holiday season. We're collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need.
What we need:
Canned vegetables & fruits
Canned soup & chili
Boxed pasta & rice
Peanut butter
Canned tuna or chicken
Donation Details
When: Now until November 15th!
Where: Drop off your donations in your first period class!
Every can counts! Thank you for helping the Student Council make our community stronger. ❤️
