Harrisburg North Middle School Families:
After a long, relaxing summer, I am excited to welcome our new and returning families to our school. The staff at North is looking forward to seeing you on August 17th for our Back-to-School Conferences. While you are here, be sure to visit the gym for school pictures, complete the iPad enrollment forms, and swing by our PAWs table for some great Tiger merch.
As our school has continued to grow since opening in 2013, so too has the amount of traffic we see during pick-up and drop-off. In order to ensure the timely flow of traffic and the safety of our learners and families, please take a few minutes to read through the following information:
95th Street serves as the main access road for both Endeavor Elementary and North Middle School. There are 1200 learners and families between the two buildings, so if you are planning to drop-off and pick-up, plan extra time for the process.
We tend to see a significantly greater number of cars during the first couple weeks of school.
The peak traffic times at North are from 7:40-7:55 and 3:04-3:15. The front doors open at 7:40. The final bell of the days is at 3:04.
Both of the entrance lanes are considered “drop-off” lanes. Neither of them are “through” lanes. This makes limiting your speed once you have entered the parking lot and keeping your eyes open for kids walking through the parking lot a critical component for safety.
When dropping off your learner, please pull as far forward as you can. While dropping kids off directly in front of the door may seem like the natural thing to do, this significantly limits the flow of traffic in the parking lot.
The reverse holds true as well. If the line stops and you are back further, please drop your learners off when the traffic pauses rather than waiting until you are closer.
If you intend to use the “drop-off” lanes, it should take no more than 10-15 seconds for your learner to get out of the car and head towards the school.
If you anticipate drop-off taking longer than 10-15 seconds because they need to grab something out of the trunk or you need to speak with them, park in the lot to do so.
Carpooling with a neighbor or two and alternating days that you drop-off and pick-up will also help to reduce the number of cars in the lot during peak times.
If it is the right choice for your family and learner, encouraging your learner to walk or ride bike to school can also help to reduce the number of cars during peak times.
I have also included a graphic for a more visual representation of the parking lot. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Let’s make it a great year!
Picture Day is coming up! Order your school pictures in advance by visiting www.schoolphotosbymark.com prior to orientation day.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity to do this weekend? Then come to the HHS Performing Arts Center to watch a live production of the musical, MATILDA! Shows are July 9 (Friday) and July 10 (Saturday) @ 7PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door. See you at the show!
Come to the HHS Performing Arts Center on July 9 and 10 @ 7PM to enjoy a live production of the musical MATILDA!!! Tickets (purchased at the door): $7 Adults, $5 K-8, & 5 and under are free. See you at the show!
👀 Looking for a job? Join the Tiger Team!
The Harrisburg Child Nutrition Department has multiple positions open for the 2021-2022 school year.
🟡 Kitchen Supervisor - Endeavor Elementary
🟡 Part-time Kitchen Assistant - Location to be determined
🟡 Full-time Kitchen Assistant - Location to be determined
These positions work Monday thru Friday with no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off. The Kitchen Supervisor is a salaried position starting at $29,000 per year and the Kitchen Assistant positions start at $15.80 per hour. If you like working with kids and food these positions may be the right fit for you.
To Apply, Visit 🔗 http://bit.ly/HSDJOBS
Unfortunately, the HSD Bus Tour event scheduled for this weekend has been canceled. We hope to bring this event back later in the year or next year during Harrisburg Days. 🐾
Our main parking lot (front) will be closed this Wednesday, May 26th for maintenance. If bringing a child for summer school or stopping by to check out lost & found or pick up items, please use the bus loop to drop off and enter through the front doors.
Lost & Found. If you see something that belongs to your student, please claim during our summer hours Monday-Friday, May 24-June 4th 7:30am-4pm
NMS 8th graders were busy on their last day exploring career pathways, enjoying a grill out, and creating cupcakes. Big THANK YOU to all of our business and industry partners for making today relevant and fun! #CTE #TigersWork
Each year, in partnership with Sanford Health, Harrisburg School District recognizes the outstanding work of educators. Harrisburg staff members nominate individuals from their respective buildings that they feel go above and beyond for learners and families. An independent review committee scores the applications and helps to determine the annual winners of our Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. This year, we are proud to award HHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙆𝙚𝙧𝙣 (Teacher of the Year) and District Registrar 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙯 (Classified Employee of the Year) for their dedication to helping all learners find success. #TigerProud 🐾🏆
The last day of school for Harrisburg School District students will be Thursday, May 20th. This will be a full day of school (no early release). 🐾🏁
Come to the HHS Musical, The Addams Family, April 16-18! Reserve your tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/GRJ.
During the pandemic, HSD library staff continued to exceed our District's demands and adapt resources and services to meet our students' needs during challenging times. Whether in person or virtually, Harrisburg libraries offer endless opportunities to transform lives through education and lifelong learning. Here's a shoutout to our Harrisburg Libraries and their staff! #TigerProud 🐾♥️📚
Want to participate in Theatre this summer? Then sign up for the HHS Drama Club K-5 Summer Performing Arts, OR 6-12 Summer Performing Arts (Musical Matilda!). http://bit.ly/HarrisburgSPA
What happens when odd & cooky Wednesday Addams falls in love with affluent & "normal" Lucas Beinke? Come find @ the HHS Musical, The Addams Family April 16-18. Good will offering accepted at the door. Masks & social distancing required. Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/GRJ
A reminder there will be NO SCHOOL April 2nd - 5th. 🌸
Come to the HHS Musical, The Addams Family, April 16-18! Reserve your tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/GRJ.
Come and watch the HHS Show Choir, Eclipse, perform in the HHS PAC on March 22 @ 7PM. Tickets are FREE, but spots are limited so reserve your seats here: https://www.vancoevents.com/LRQ. Masks and social distancing required. See you at the show!
All current 6th-12th grade students are invited to participate in our summer musical, Matilda! For more information: bit.ly/HarrisburgSPA
Harrisburg Summer Drama Camp (SPA) is open for registration! Any current K-5th graders are invited to have some fun exploring theatre this summer! For more information: bit.ly/HarrisburgSPA
