Yesterday, our fifth graders went to the Midland Center of the Arts to experience "Kate the Chemist." It was an amazing day of learning and celebrating women in STEM! #HornetNation
On Tuesday, our French learners traveled to Mt. Pleasant to join other high school language learners for a Mardi Gras celebration! Practicing the language, especially with new people, is key to learning.
In looking at the forecast and its likely impact on our ability to get students home safely, Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, February 22nd. Please stay safe Hornets.
Harrison Community Schools will be closed, Thursday, February 23rd, due to inclement weather. Please stay safe if you must go out. We will make a decision regarding after school activities by noon on Thursday, February 23rd.
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Harrison Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 17th due to the winter storm. Please be safe if you have to go out.
The cast of our HS play - "And Then There Were None" - led the Pledge of Allegiance at Monday's Board Meeting. This Agatha Christie thriller opens on March 16! #HornetPride
By now, you have likely heard about the events that unfolded overnight on Michigan State's East Lansing campus.
As you, our students, and those around our state grapple with such a senseless act of violence over the course of today and the days to come, you may find this resource from the National Association of School Psychologists helpful: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers.
If you know a staff member, student, family, or alumni who has been personally impacted, please let us know. We will do everything we can to support them.
Our hearts are breaking for those impacted by the tragic event at MSU. Hornet Nation stands ready to support our families, staff, students, and alumni as needed.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our middle school cheer team!! They took 1st place in their panel today and 3rd overall. #HornetPride
Today was a great day of adult learning and collaboration in #HornetNation! Deep thinking around "Most Likely to Succeed," reflective K-12 vertical group dialogues, and many opportunities to share our "why" around supporting learners' future stories.
Harrison Community Schools are now closed today, Thursday, February 9th due to freezing rain. Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, February 10th there is no school for students for Teacher Inservice.
Harrison Community Schools will be on a two hour delay this morning, Thursday, February 9th as a precaution for the impending weather.
About 50 of our fifth graders enjoyed learning with Michigan authors today! Ruth McNally Barshaw is the author/illustrator of the six-book Ellie McDoodle Diaries series, and the illustrator of two more children's books. Charlie Barshaw is the author of seven short stories for Amazon Rapids. "When we see it, we can be it!"
Tomorrow is our second and final student count day of the school year. The state looks at positive student attendance as part of our school finance formula. Thanks in advance for doing your part in ensuring your child is on time and in attendance tomorrow.
Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, February 7th, due to icy roads and freezing rain. Stay safe Hornets.
Thank you to our dedicated school counselors in #HornetNation and across all schools in the country.
