Hurricane Middle School

Putnam County Schools has established an Emotional Support Phone Line for families and students in need of emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emotional Support Phone Line number is (304) 586-4947 or extension 1960. Feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or alone? Need to talk? Do you or does your family need emotional support during the COVID 19 pandemic? The Putnam County Schools Emotional Support Phone Line provides resource referrals for students and families experiencing emotional distress. Student support staff are available to talk, offer resources, and provide referrals to other local agencies if needed Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm. If you are experiencing an emergency crisis, please contact the West Virginia Children’s Crisis Line at 1-800-HELP4WV (1-800-435-7498) or call 911 immediately. West Virginia Children’s Crisis can also be reached on their website: https://wwwhelp4wv.com/ccl . We are available to help and provide supports. Give us a call at (304) 586-4947.

Hello! We have many purchased yearbooks that still need picked up. Please call the main office to pick up. 304-562-9271 ext. 3600. We also have a few extra to sell $40.00 dollars cash. First come first served. Please call the office to set up a pick up time.

Hello and Happy New Year! Two links are in this post. If you have not ordered meals before, and would like to please use this link. The link closes Sunday (1/3) at 8:00 pm. Pick-up/Delivery will be Tuesday (1/5) http://bit.ly/hmsmealorder To change your child's curriculum delivery platform, use the following link. Link is open 1/4 - 1/8. Any requests after the window, may not be accommodated. http://bit.ly/hmscurrchange

This evening we would like to share some video links with you. Blue Christmas from the HMS Staff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pw8wDYpT0E&feature=youtu.be Merry Christmas from the Admins and Related Arts https://youtu.be/S8jNJGD4S8o Virtual Band Concerts https://youtu.be/Wmkw1JBy_jQ https://youtu.be/seUcpytCpxI https://youtu.be/jOQ6LL_OVFk

Just a reminder - the deadline to register for 7-day boxed meals is tonight at 8:00pm. Pick-up or delivery will be TUESDAY this week from 9:30-10:45am in front of the school. If you have taken part over the last few weeks, you DO NOT need to register again. Http://bit.ly/hmsmealorder The link can also be found on the Schoology Updates page.

A huge thank you to the HMS families and local businesses that provided lunch and goodies for all HMS staff today. It was wonderful! We appreciate all of you!

If Putnam County schools are remote again next week (12/21-12/25) please use the following link to register if you would like meal pick-up/delivery. DO NOT register if you have already been participating in meals. Pick-up/Delivery of box meals for next week has been changed to TUESDAY (12/22). This link CLOSES Sunday evening at 8:00pm. Several meals were not picked up last week, if you have changed your mind please call to cancel 304-562-9271, ext. 3601. Http://bit.ly/hmsmealorder

Hello MAKE UP computer pick up. We have over 180 that have not been picked up. This Friday 3:30-5:30 for any 7th or 8th grade virtual or in person student that do not already have the L390 model -The number is located on the right hand side of the screen and the charger is similar to a cell phone charger. Parents are to park out behind the school. The student only will wear a mask (bring a pen) and report to the breezeway and then to the main hall of the old building near Mrs. Ferguson's classroom. Look for staff in the hall and they will explain what to do. Bring your current computer and charger. Parent will need to sign paperwork.

FREE MEALS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PCS STUDENTS: This meal service is free of charge and available for ALL students, whether or not enrolled in the meal benefit program. Therefore, we encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity. Daily pick-up times for meals are from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at each school. Families will pick-up meals at their students’ home school location, curbside while remaining in the vehicle. If transportation is a problem, families may contact their home school to request meal delivery assistance.

This Wednesday we will distribute computers to in person 7th and 8th graders who do not already have the L390 model -The number is located on the right hand side of the screen and the charger is similar to a cell phone charger. Parents are to park out behind the school. The student only will wear a mask (bring a pen) and report to the breezeway and then to the main hall of the old building near Mrs. Ferguson's classroom. Look for Ms. Lee in the hall and she will explain what to do. Bring your current computer and charger. Parent will need to sign paperwork. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7th grade pick up hours: 8:30 – 10:30 8th grade pick up hours: 12:00 – 3:00

Check out this performance of “Virtually Christmas” by the HMS Chorus under the direction of Mr. Legg. https://youtu.be/RxbOlg_16zc

Don’t forget the deadline to register for five day meal boxes is 8 PM tonight. Five-day meal boxes can be picked up in front of the school tomorrow, Monday, December 14th from 9:45am to 10:30am. The link to register is located on our Schoology page.

Hello If we are not in person next week we will distribute computers to in person 7th and 8th graders that do not already have the L390 model -The number is located on the right hand side of the screen and the charger is similar to a cell phone charger. Parents are to park out behind the school. The student only will wear a mask (bring a pen) and report to the breezeway and then to the main hall of the old building near Mrs. Ferguson's classroom. Look for Ms. Lee in the hall and she will explain what to do. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7th grade pick up hours: 8:30 – 10:30 8th grade pick up hours: 12:00 – 3:00

If Putnam County schools are remote again next week (12/14-12/18), please use the following link to register if you would like meal pick-up/delivery. http://bit.ly/hmsmealorder This link CLOSES Sunday evening at 8:00pm. If you registered for this week, YOU DO NOT need to register again. However, several meals were not picked up last week, if you have changed your mind please call to cancel 304-562-9271, ext. 3601.

Hello, Please have your child log on and show you their grades. Many students have missing assignments and very low grades at this time. Please reach out to the teachers with any questions. They are willing to help. Children should be attending TEAMS meetings each day and completing the work assigned. Unlike the end of the last school year grades and work do count this school year. School pictures will now be January 27, 2021 for in person students. Make up virtual computer pick up will be this Thursday- December 10 from 4pm-6pm. Parents are to park out behind the school. The student only will wear a mask and report to the breezeway and then to the main hall of the old building near Mrs. Ferguson's classroom. Look for Ms. Lee in the hall and she will explain what to do. This will be the only make up pick up day. Have a great evening.

School pictures will now be January 27, 2021 for in person students. We are still working on virtual student pictures and will send information out as soon as possible.

Hurricane Middle Full Virtual Students Only HMS will be distributing new computers (for those that do not already have the L390 model -The number is located on the right hand side of the screen and the charger is similar to a cell phone charger) to 7th and 8th grade VIRTUAL ONLY. December 8, 2020 7th grade full virtual only from 8:30am-10:30am and 8th grade full virtual only 12:00pm-2:00pm Student must be present with a parent to complete paperwork. Please report to the front of new building where the breezeway gate is located to drive by and obtain paperwork. Families will then go the area behind the school and complete the paperwork including the FAI (bar code) number of the old computer. Students only will then bring their old computer, charging cord, completed paperwork and pen to the breezeway area and proceed to Mrs. Ferguson’s classroom to obtain a new computer. Once paperwork and sign on are complete the student will exit Mrs. Ferguson’s back door to report back to their family and leave the area. Please follow drop off and lunch pick up route. The deadline for insurance has been extended. Paperwork will be given to each child.

Hurricane Middle will now be offering new meal options while we are in remote status. Families will have the choice of daily meals or 5-day boxes. Meals can be picked up or delivered. In-Person students will need to register each week by Sunday for when we are remote the following week. Reminder: All Meals are Free! If we are Green, Red, or Gold on Saturday's map, In-Person student submissions will be removed from the form. The link is posted on Schoology and below: http://bit.ly/hmsmealorder

Last call for yearbook pick-up. Please call the main office at 304-562-9271 ext. 3600 or 3601 to set up a time for pick-up.

Hello This information is for HMS full time virtual student families. In person information will be coming soon. HMS will be distributing new computers (for those that do not already have the L390 model -The number is located on the left hand side and the charger is similar to a cell phone charger) to 7th and 8th grade VIRTUAL students only on December 8, 2020. Seventh grade pick up will be 8:30-10:30. Eighth grade pick up will be 12:00-2:00. Details will be shared later this week on the pick-up process.