HMS PARENTS!!!!! This is the very last reminder to purchase a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are unsure if you have purchased a yearbook, please email Brittany at draperbri@carbonschools.org or Ms. Costello at costellom@carbonschools.org (Friday April 18th will be the very last day to purchase. NO exceptions!)
You can go to this link to purchase https://web.treering.com/create-account/101737641393886?PassCode=101737641393886
HMS yearbook sales will end tomorrow, April 18th. Please don’t wait until the last minute to purchase a yearbook.
Purchase yearbook: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101737641393886
APRIL 21, 2025 IS MIDTERM!!! Please remember that midterm evaluations for extra-curricular eligibility will be April 21, 2025. You will be notified within 2 school days if you are ineligible to participate because of grades. Please take the appropriate steps to ensure you are passing all classes with a 70% or better. Academic probation prevents you from travel, games and competitions. Talk to your awesome teachers and work out a plan to get your grades up if needed. As a reminder, teachers have 1 WEEK to grade once an assignment/test is completed and turned in. DO NOT wait until Monday to take care of your grades. Thank you to all students who are maintaining grades above the eligibility threshold!
Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide (Severe/Profound Disabilities) at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Preference will be given to applicants with successful completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR possession of an Associate's (or higher) degree; OR meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, as demonstrated by achieving a passing score on a state-approved or local academic assessment. (This often refers to Paraeducator certification requirements). Must pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. The Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide will provide individualized and intensive support to students with severe and profound intellectual and developmental disabilities. This crucial role will work under the direct supervision of special education teachers and related service providers to implement specialized instructional and therapeutic programs, focusing on communication, daily living skills, sensory integration, mobility, and behavioral support. Will work approximately 29 hours per week and beginning pay is $15.07 per hour. Complete job description available online. *This position will begin with the 2025-2026 school year* Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
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FINAL REMINDER: ONLY 90 YEARBOOKS SOLD SO FAR!!! Please see the attached images to order your student's yearbook. The deadline to order your yearbook is April 18th. DON'T DELAY! Please go to treering.com/validate and enter the school's passcode to order your yearbook. The passcode is 101737641393886
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a dedicated and enthusiastic Math and Language Arts Intervention Aide at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. to provide targeted support to general education students who require additional assistance to meet grade-level standards. This role will work closely with classroom teachers and the principal to implement individualized and small group interventions, fostering student growth and academic success in mathematics and language arts. Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team. Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Basic computer skills and familiarity with educational technology. Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree or higher in education, child development, or a related field. Experience working with students in an educational setting, particularly in providing academic interventions. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $15.07 per hour. Complete job description can be found online. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Boys Basketball Head Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint background screening. Instruct student athletes on skills and strategies, and organize equipment. Must have the ability to communicate with all stakeholders, ability to follow directions as well as knowledge of the skills and strategies of the game of basketball. This is a part time seasonal position. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
A friendly reminder that participation in the end of year field trip is contingent upon meeting Helper Middle School's field trip eligibility criteria. To qualify for the trip, students must not:
Have any “F” grades in academic subjects
Have any “U” grades in citizenship
Have six or more absences during the 4th quarter
Receive a Class II or Class III disciplinary referral
Students MUST also be registered at HMS in order to participate. If you need to register your student, contact Mrs. Smuin.
3rd quarter ends on March 13th. ALL work is due on March 11th.
The 2025-2026 school year spending plans for secondary schools are being reviewed and open for public comment during the March 12th Carbon School District Board Meeting during the 5:00pm General Meeting at the District Office. (251 West 400 North, Price)
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a valid Secondary Utah Teaching license (or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license). A Middle School Language Arts Teacher is an educator who instructs students in grades 6-8 on various aspects of English language, including reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening, with a focus on developing critical thinking and analytical abilities appropriate for the middle school level. Key responsibilities include: *Guiding students to analyze different text types like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, to understand key ideas, identify literary devices, and make inferences. *Focusing on different writing forms like narrative, persuasive, expository, and argumentative essays, while teaching proper grammar, punctuation, and organization *Introducing new vocabulary words, teaching strategies to understand context clues, and encouraging students to use new words in their writing and speaking. *Facilitating discussions, debates, presentations, and other activities to enhance students' listening and speaking abilities. *Covering essential grammar rules and mechanics to ensure students can write grammatically correct sentences. * Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. * Evaluate each pupil’s progress in knowledge and skills. * Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and supplies; maintains required inventory records. * Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents. * Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs. * Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities. * Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. * Perform other duties as assigned. **This job begins with the 2025-2026 school year** Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
CITIZENSHIP MAKEUP REMINDER: The last day for students to start the process to makeup their citizenship is Thursday, February 27th. Students needing to complete this process MUST talk to Mrs. Smuin no later than 3:30PM on February 27th. Students whose citizenship drops after February 27th are no longer eligible to makeup their citizenship unless the drop is from a green reflection sheet (minor behavior). Please reach out to Mrs. Vasquez at vasquezn@carbonschools.org if you have any questions.
Carbon School District Family Night - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00PM. Join us for fun and games, community resources, USUE representatives, course information for next school year... and meet faculty and staff. ALL 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are invited. DINNER IS PROVIDED. Please RSVP for dinner by clicking on the link if you plan on eating. https://forms.gle/wnwJzy73TtSJajjy7
Correction: Parent/Teacher Conferences will held on Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th from 3:30 - 6:30.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 11th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. We hope to see everyone there.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Middle School Band/Choir Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus a valid Utah Teaching certificate or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license within a 3 year period. Requires applicant to teach 2nd, 3rd, interventions and 4th periods as defined by the current HMS bell schedule. Position will have a paid prep period. Will teach choir and band classes. Will work approximately 20 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
If you reside within the Mont Harmon boundary and wish for your student to attend Helper Middle School, we kindly ask that you complete the Boundary Change Request form. Class requests for the 2025-2026 school year will begin in March. To ensure your student has the optimal selection of classes, we strongly encourage you to submit the form at your earliest convenience.
https://schools.scriptapp.com/#/inbox/to-do?workflowIdForNewSubmission=822831656f5a1afa66bbc492984f3a8b86388fe7c
Upon approval of your request, a member of the Helper Middle School staff will reach out to assist with the transition process. Thank you for your cooperation.
After school today, a Sally Mauro student was hit by a vehicle while walking home from school. EMS was dispatched, and the student was released on site to their parents. Tomorrow morning, school staff will support any students who may be struggling with this incident.
Dear CSD Parents and Community Members,
Please read the included PDF regarding a security camera test that will be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29 after school hours at Mont Harmon and Castle Heights Elementary schools.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9dyOk7nDWnX8B6uuVe9UKhD5rhdmx8s/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mika Salas