(845) 563-3750     405 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553

Heritage Middle School

Daily Announcements



 

 

 

Friday, March 22, 2024

"B" Day

            

 

HMS SPIRIT WEEK!!

 

 Monday, March 18th - Fancy Day!  (Wear suits and dresses)

 Tuesday, March 19th - 90's Day!  (Find the best "old" clothes you can)

 Wednesday, March 20th - Twin Day!  (Match with your best friend)

 Thursday, March 21st - Bring anything but a backpack Day!  (Bring a cute bag or whatever fits you)

 Friday, March 22nd - Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers!

 

  Please stay within the DRESS CODE and bring appropriate items. 

   

 

 7th Grade Scoliosis Screening for Girls!

 The Health Office will begin scoliosis screening for 7th grade girls the week of April 1, 2024.  Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine and if caught early may be able to be corrected.   Notices were sent home with the students who will need the NYS Mandated Screening.   Students who submit a physical examination from their doctor that has documentation that the screening was done are exempt from the school screening.  Please contact the health office at 845-563-3760 if you have any questions regarding this important screening. 

 

  

 

Yondr Program - Cell phone pouch!

 Heritage Middle School is implementing the Yondr Cell Phone Pouch system.  Every student will secure their phone in a personally assigned Yondr pouch when they arrive to school.  Students will maintain possession of their phones and will not use them until their pouches are opened at the end of the day.  Students are expected to bring their pouches back to school each morning.  This is to promote a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning.  If you have any questions or if there is an emergency and you need to contact your child, please reach out to the main office at 845-563-3750.  You can also visit https://www.overyondr.com/schools for more detailed information.

 

  

Heritage Middle School Dismissal!

 To have a safe dismissal, we are asking families no longer to park on Union Ave to wait to be let on the property.  We are asking families to arrive at 2:10pm.  At this time, buses will be leaving the property.  If you arrive earlier, you can park in the Temple Hill Academy parking lot until 2:10pm.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

 

        

Cell Phone Policy!

 Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight for the entire school day!

 1st offense  - The student and administration will review the policy of no cell phone use.

 2nd offense - An administrator will review the policy with the student and parent.  The parent will be notified that future violations can result in suspension, revocation of the student's privilege to have a phone in school.

 3rd offense - The phone will be confiscated and secured in the Main Office until the end of the day.  The student's privilege will be suspended or revoked and the student will be subject to other disciplinary action (ex. suspension).

 

 

 

Working Papers!

 If your child is 14 years old, he/she can get their working papers in the Health Office.  They need a physical within a year to get working papers.  If your child is turning 14 years old over the summer, he/she can get their working papers at NFA Main.

 

   

Mask Update!

 Students and staff - wearing a mask will be optional.   Please respect each other for their choice of wearing a mask or not wearing a mask.  Students and staff must keep monitoring for symptoms and stay home if you are sick.  If you test positive for COVID 19, please notify your school immediately.  Please continue to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to help reduce the spread of the virus.  

 

     

All Students that want to try out for a sport must fill out the "Final Forms" form on the NECSD website and have a current physical on file in the Health Office!!

 

 

 

Center for H.O.P.E. Group!

 The H.O.P.E. Group will be collecting food this year (no clothes) for those in need.  All canned goods, pasta, soups and drinks can be dropped off in room 315.

 

 

School Holidays and Closures!

      Monday, March 25th thru Friday, March 29th - no school - Spring Recess.  Students return to school on Monday, April 1st.

Monday, April 8th - 1/2 day for students. This is for the Solar Eclipse that will be happening at dismissal time. 

 Wednesday, April 10th - no school - Religious Holiday

 Friday, April 26th - 1/2 day for students.  Staff development day

 Tuesday, May 21st - 1/2 day for students.  Staff development day

 Monday, May 27th - no school - Memorial Day

 Wednesday, June 19th - no school - Juneteenth

 Wednesday, June 26th - 1/2 day of school - Last day of school

  

    

Water refill stations are now available to refill water containers.  Make sure you bring enough water to school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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