Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year at Horizon Middle School! It has been a busy summer at Horizon as our new administration team has been planning and preparing to welcome students back on Monday, August 30. Please review the MAPS Safe Return to In Person Learning previously sent and continue to read below for important information for this upcoming year.
Our district vision this year is ‘Building Pathways to Success.’ At Horizon Middle School, this means we will continue to build upon students' foundation from elementary school and prepare them for high school and beyond. We will do that through our small learning communities, which enables us to get to know all of our students personally and support them by providing a safe, caring, and positive environment. Students will receive enhanced educational programming and the opportunity to explore music, language, and other classes that they can continue to pursue beyond middle school. In addition, we will encourage students to participate in any number of activities and athletics to build their confidence, their own community, and their connection to school. The benefits of exploring multiple classes and participating in activities is that it creates a pathway to success to high school and beyond.
I truly believe a partnership between school and home encourages each student to achieve more and strive for success as they build their pathway to success. Attendance and engagement are two critical factors to students' success. PowerSchool is a great tool to check in on students' attendance and how they are doing in their classes. PowerSchool Learning pages will continue to be utilized this year by all teachers for course information, class assignments, and materials. This will allow students and families to see what is going on in the classrooms and support students when they miss school.
I cannot wait to welcome all of our Spuds back to school! Our Horizon Middle School team appreciates you entrusting your students to us for their middle school experience. We are thankful to be a part of every Spud’s path to success! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
As always, it's a great day to be a SPUD!
Dr. Amanda Henry
Principal
Horizon Middle School
Important Dates:
Thursday, August 19 Quarter 1 Schedule Release: (Grades 5-8) Technology will be emailing Quarter 1 schedules to all Horizon families in preparation for Orientation. Please note, schedules may still have minor adjustments as we continue to balance classes.
Thursday, August 19 Horizon Orientation Day: (Grades 5-8) Students will be able to take their school picture, pick up class schedules, find their house location, check transportation, complete their 1:1 Chromebook agreement form and updatePowerSchool registration if needed. As part of the 1:1 implementation plan, the board approved an insurance fee of $40 per student. You can pay this insurance fee through E Funds for Schools. Scholarships are available if needed.
3:00 - 4:45 - 5th Grade and 7th Grade
4:45 - 6:30 - 6th Grade and 8th Grade
* Please do your best to attend during your scheduled time due to limited parking spots.
Grade 5 & 6 will enter on the West campus: Door W1 (North side) or W7 (south side)
Grade 7 & 8 will enter on the East campus: Door E22 (South side)
*Teachers will not be in the building this day
Wednesday, August 25th Horizon Back to School Night: (Grades 5-8) Students will be able to meet their teachers this evening! This will also be another opportunity to take their school picture, pick up class schedules, find their house location, check transportation, complete their 1:1 Chromebook agreement form and update PowerSchool registration if needed. As part of the 1:1 implementation plan, the board approved an insurance fee of $40 per student. You can pay this insurance fee through E Funds for Schools. Scholarships are available if needed.
5:00 - 5:45 - 5th Grade and 7th Grade
5:45 - 6:30 - 6th Grade and 8th Grade
* Please do your best to attend during your scheduled time due to limited parking spots.
East campus entrance: Door E22 (South side)
West campus entrance: Door W1 (North side) or W7 (south side)
Monday, August 30th - First day of School
School day: 9:05-3:50
Doors will open each day at 8:45 am
Breakfast grab and go bags will be available
Student drop off spots:
Grades 5 & 6 (West Campus): Door W1 (North side of building)
Grades 7 & 8 (East Campus): Door E1 (East side of building)
Middle School Fall Sports Start Dates (Grades 7-8) - Registration can be completed online through PowerSchool. A sports qualifying physical must be on file to participate (forms available in the main office or linked here). All sports fees can be paid online in E-Funds. Schedules will be posted on the Horizon sports calendar at moorhead calendars.org.
August 16th: Cross Country, Soccer, and Swimming/Diving
August 23rd: Football, Girls Tennis, and Volleyball
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