HMS Parents: Our 3rd quarter honor activity and breakfast of champions will occur this Friday 3/31. The honor activity will be held at the wave pool. Students that are attending will need appropriate swim attire and towel with optional money for snacks.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Guidance Counselor at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Plays the role of academic advisor to students. If students are not meeting course requirements or are having disciplinary problems, guidance counselors may intervene to remedy the situation.. The first priority of the counselor is to ensure that students perform their best academically. Counselors in secondary education are tasked with helping adolescents navigate the unique educational, social and behavioral obstacles related to attending school. This may include issues such as staying in school and avoiding substance abuse. They must also act as social workers, seeking to identify home-based problems that may negatively impact the academic and social development of students. A school counselor is expected to be very knowledgeable of career preparation in order to provide advice to students regarding education and employment options after high school. Common duties include supplying school-to-career guidance, interpreting standardized test scores, developing guidance curriculum, providing student resources, counseling individual students, coordinating with social service agencies, maintaining records, facilitating conferences and orientating new students. They may work with students one-on-one, in a private setting with teachers and parents, or with peers in a group assembly or discussion forum.
Must have a Master's Degree and a current Utah School Counselor License or have the ability to receive the license in a timely manner.
This position begins in the 2023-2024 school year. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) provides a parent survey opportunity every other year related to school climates. The data will be shared from USBE with the district, so we would appreciate your input. https://carbondistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cmRlzYeRPn6Oua
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP. Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations. Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed. Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. Completes all district and state reporting requirements. Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities. Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area. Current Utah teaching license in required content area. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area. Knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities. This position begins with the 2023-2024 school year. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Librarian at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have some knowledge of the workings of a library, be able to work well with students, teachers and other educational staff. Will provide media services for students, teaching staff and building-level administration in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner. Assists students and teachers in the use of library facilities and services in the selection of library materials. Performs circulation duties including checking books in and out, sorting and shelving books, and keeping circulation records. Processes new books and materials, keeps track of where books are located. Maintains shelf list. Contacts students about overdue or damaged materials and collects fines. Processes new materials. Maintain discipline in the library. Other duties as assigned. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a part time position, approximately 29 hours per week. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Beginning pay is $14.92 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
Carbon School District would like to thank the Wellington Fire Department, Wellington Police Department, and the Utah Highway Patrol for their immediate and thorough response to a minor collision involving a school bus this morning. Wellington had 8 responders arrive on the scene. Those responders were split into two teams. One team of two firefighters and EMTs worked on checking the other vehicle involved and the occupants of that vehicle. The second team of two firefighters, an advanced EMT, and a paramedic evaluated the school bus driver and students. A second bus was dispatched to the scene to safely transport the students to school.
We greatly appreciate the continued collaboration between first responders and district personnel.
HMS Parents: Reminder due to the 5th grade and 8th grade orientation events at HMS and CHS our 6th and 7th grade students will be dismissed at 11:30 - buses and parents will pick up at that time. 8th grade students will be as follows. Price students and those that are normally picked up by parents will need to be picked up at the high school at 2:15. Buses will pickup Carbonville, Spring Glen and Helper students and run their normal route at that time.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Aide at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Will work with students with disabilities to enhance their learning and access to the school curriculum. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Will be required to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Beginning pay is $13.32 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
8th Grade Parents: We will be taking all 8th graders to Carbon High School on Tuesday, March 7th. We will be there from 10:30am to 2:15pm. Students will learn about the registration process, eat lunch, and then tour the school to help them start making decisions for their schedules.
Students that did not order a school lunch from Mrs. Vasquez, you need to bring a home lunch. We will NOT be allowing any food drop offs, this includes Door Dash or other similar services. The students have a shorter lunch and we are on a tight schedule. We ask that students stay for the duration of the tour and only be checked out if it is an emergency. If your student needs to be checked out you will need to contact HMS main office and they will contact Mrs. Vasquez to excuse your student. Again, please only use this for emergencies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Vasquez
HMS Parents: On Tuesday March 7th the 8th grade students will be transported to CHS for their orientation day. We will have our 5th grade orientation on that same day. Sally Mauro students will walk over to our school and back for their buses. 6th and 7th grade students will be released early that day at 11:30 and bused home. Please make any arrangements for this extra early out day. Thank you.
The 2023-2024 school year spend plans for secondary schools are being reviewed and open for public comment in the March 8th Carbon School District Board Meeting during the General Board Meeting at 5:00pm at the District Office (251 West 400 North, Price)
HMS Parents: Sally Mauro is looking for student volunteers to participate in an Active Shooter drill that will take place on April 24th. This is on an early out day and will be held after school. Students are need for acting roles as well as general participation. This will involve multiple agencies including helicopters. Pick up permission forms in the office.
HMS Parents:: Pinnacle has withdrawn from the Girls Basketball tournament. Therefore the 1st girls game will not be played until 3:30 at Canyon View. Admission to the tournament for boys and girls is $5 a person or $10 a family.
HMS Parents: reminder - parent teacher conferences will be held tomorrow Feb 21 from 3 to 6 pm and Wednesday Feb 22 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Some teachers may be supervising at the tournament, please email them if needed.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Aide at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Will work with students with disabilities to enhance their learning and access to the school curriculum. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Will be required to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Beginning pay is $13.32 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Sweeper at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. This is an AFTERNOON/EVENING position -will work from 3pm-8pm. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Help with the operation, upkeep and cleaning of the assigned school building and grounds. Keep the building comfortable, safe and clear for all times the building is scheduled for use. Custodial duties include cleaning walls, windows, furniture, floors (carpet & tile), and cleaning restrooms. Stripping and waxing tile floors, refurbishing gym floors periodically. Other custodial duties as assigned by head custodian. Must be able to pass a live screen background check. Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent. Beginning pay is $13.32 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.
HMS Parents: Fees for Archery and Quiz Bowl are due - please pay at myschoolfees.com or in the office as soon as possible. Yearbooks need to be purchased online at https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/helpermiddleschool - you may also purchase a dedication online as well. All school fees need to be paid in order to receive the yearbook. Thank you.
HMS Parents: Reminder: midterm is tomorrow 2/14. We will pull grades at 4:00pm and let students know first thing Wednesday morning if they are ineligible for after school activities until the end of the term. Please take some time tonight and check with your students by logging into your parent account on the ASPIRE student information system or having your student show you their grades. Thanks
HMS Parents: Wednesday Feb 8th will be a wrestling party for the wrestling team members at 5:30 in the HMS lunch room. Please have your singlet washed and turned in before then or plan to bring it to the party.
The 2023-2024 school year spend plans for secondary schools are being reviewed and open for public comment in the February 8th and March 8th Carbon School District Board Meeting during the General Board Meeting at 5:00pm at the District Office (251 West 400 North, Price)