The purpose of this email is to share information regarding Harding Middle School. It is a monthly newsletter featuring HMS news and current events.

In This Issue:

A Message From Mills

What's Happening In October

Message from Principal Bryan Mills

Dear Harding Middle School Families,



As we welcome the crisp air and colorful leaves of October, Harding Middle School continues to build momentum in a school year full of growth, safety, and opportunity. We’re grateful for your partnership as we navigate the fall season together, and we’re excited to share updates that reflect our commitment to student well-being and engagement. From enhanced security measures to inspiring guest speakers, October promises to be a month of meaningful progress and connection.

On October 2nd, we’re thrilled to welcome David Kahout, a speaker provided by the Jefferson County Juvenile Task Force. His presentation “Talk is Cheap, but the Message Isn’t” will inspire our students to recognize their worth and potential. David’s message centers on building character, instilling hope, and inspiring greatness. One of his most powerful quotes is:

“You are NOT an accident. You are NOT a mistake.”

We’re excited to bring him into our schools and look forward to partnering with students and families to make his visit impactful.

🔗 Learn more: talkischeapinc.com/about

If you have questions about your child’s academic experience, please reach out to their teacher first. Follow this link for our staff directory page. For additional support, our administrative team is here to help. Working together, we can make this year the best one yet!

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. It’s an honor we take seriously, and

we’re grateful for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Principal Bryan Mills

📧 Bryan Mills – bmills@rollred.org

📞 Harding Middle School – (740) 282-3481

Homecoming Spirit Week

5th and 6th Grade pictures:

October 7



7th and 8th Grade pictures:

October 14

National Junior Honor Society Induction

Date: October 21

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:00 am

Where: HMS Gym

 STUDENTS should join the NJHS Google Classroom for news and updates: gim26g5.  

Current and New members: for the ceremony on the 21st, please dress appropriately- no jeans, skirts/dresses should be a respectful length, shirt/tie is encouraged but not mandatory. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Arlesic at garlesic@rollred.org.  

Veterans Brunch:

9:00 a.m. on Nov. 11th

Please make sure Veterans RSVP to: dkalinowski@scsohio.org by Oct. 24^th

Students involved with this event are asked to dress up for the day. We are requesting a business casual attire for the students.

Please, no jeans, hoodies, or t-shirts.

Link to Trunk or Treat Signup Form

Annual College Credit Plus Information Night

Date: November 3

Day: Monday

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: SHS Auditorium

We highly encourage all 8th-grade parents who plan on having students apply for College Credit Plus to attend.

We have a few yearbooks from 2024 and 2025 left.

 They are for sale for $20 in room 105! 

Metal Detector Implementation at Orientation

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, we will be introducing metal detectors at this year's orientation. This will give everyone a chance to get familiar with the process before the school year begins.

What You Need to Know

1. Who: All parents, guardians, and students attending orientation will go through the metal detectors.

2. When: August 12th and 13th during orientation hours

3. Where: Main entrance of Harding Middle School

How to Prepare

To make the process smoother for everyone, please:

- Try to bring only necessary items to orientation

- Be ready to place keys and electronic devices in plastic bins before going through the detector

Why We're Doing This

Your child's safety is our top priority. These metal detectors will help create a more secure environment for learning and growing.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this new safety measure.

Thank you for your support in keeping Harding Middle School safe!

Go Stallions

Mr. Bryan Mills

Principal, Harding Middle School

Mornings:

Breakfast is free and served to all HMS students from 7:00 to 7:50 am daily.

All students must be seated in class by 7:57 or they are considered tardy.

Lunch Time:

*Parents may drop off lunches ONLY and must be on time. Otherwise, the student will be given the meal after school. NO delivery services will be allowed to drop off lunches!

Lunch 1 (5th & 6th) 10:44 - 11:14

Lunch 2 (7th & 8th) 11:18 - 11:48

*Please ensure their lunches arrive in the main office at least 10 minutes before their lunch starts.

School Lunches:



*All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at SCS

Please see the photo for our am drop-off and pick-up patterns. This must be strictly followed in order to avoid congestion and dangerous situations for our students.

In the am...(Follow the green arrows)

• All Students must enter through the cafeteria doors.
• Cars will be signaled to pull all the way down to the personnel on duty.
• Do not stop and drop off students in the middle of the traffic flow.

In the pm...

HMS will dismiss in the following manner...

1. 2:35 Bus students will exit the building
2. 2:40 Walkers will exit
3. 2:45 Car riders will exit. Students will walk to your car. No front door pick up (2:40 - 2:50)

• The cars must pull into parking spots while waiting on their student after school. If you are parked in the way while waiting for your child to come out, you will be asked to pull around.
• Skip the first row that faces Sunset (Buses start lining up in that row).
• Please observe directives from staff on duty.

Your compliance is necessary for the safety of our students. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.