HMS Parents: we have a limited quantity of yearbooks for sale today. They are $35 and will be sold to 8th grade 1st then 7th then 6th and only if all fees/fines are paid and uniforms/books have been turned in. Have a great summer.
Every day, we feel fortunate to have hundreds of people work in our schools to support our students, and we thank them for their ongoing commitment. This last week of school is always a week full of energy, excitement, and hope. Each level of school sends a group of students to advance to a new level of learning or even to a new level of life. We are proud to be a part of their journey.
It has been common practice to read the name of each graduate as they approach the stage to receive their diploma. Students who choose not to attend or cannot attend for a number of reasons are listed in the program, newspaper, and other published material, but their names are typically not read during the ceremony. However, Carbon High reviews requests for recognition for graduates who are unable to attend.
As for the current situation on social media, there has been no request by a graduating student or their family member to have a student's name read who cannot attend the 2023 graduation. As always, conversations are encouraged and essential to understanding and working toward solutions.
We ask that efforts from our community focus on celebrating our graduating seniors. It saddens us to see unnecessary outrage that could have been avoided with a direct conversation.
Once again, thank you to the staff members who have planned this huge event, and congratulations to our accomplished graduates!!!
HMS Parents: Tues 5/23 - Talent Show 9am, Locker Clean out - 8th Grade Send off @6:30pm in the gym - nice attire requested. Wed 5/24 6th grade awards @ 9am 7th grade awards @ 10am - Field day after lunch Thurs 5/25 (Last Day) Prize drawings and yearbooks - fines/fees, uniforms, books must be turned in BEFORE yearbooks will be handed out.
HMS Parents: Schedule for Thursday 5/18/23 - 8th grade Outsiders day - dress as a Greaser or a Socs - 7th grade CCA end of year celebration breakfast will be provided - Service project in the afternoon.
HMS Parents: Regarding lunch service, please look at your student's lunch balance and have the balance paid in full by the 23rd of May. Thank you.
HMS Parents: Field Trips tomorrow. All students should bring a sack lunch - 6th grade to Coin Crazy entry and 5$ game card and laser tag are covered money needed for treats or additional games - 7th grade to Classic Fun Center - entry and skates, are covered, Money needed for roller blades/games/food if desired - 8th Grade to Boondocks - entry and activity card covered - money needed for additional games or food. Buses leave at 8:30am returning at 3:00.
HMS Parents: Helper Middle will be offering summer school again this year. It will be held from May 30 to Jun 23 from 8am to 12:30. Bus transportation is available. Please contact the HMS office at 435-472-5441 to register.
HMS Parents: Dates to remember - 5/5 Track Meet at Emery - 5/9 and 5/10 Core Testing - 5/11 End of year field trips (no U's for citizenship) - 5/12 7th Grade CCA field trip - 5/16 Band at MH - 5/17 Choir at Emery - 5/18 Outsiders Day (8th Grade) and Service Day - 5/19 No School - 5/23 8th grade Send Off 6:30pm - 5/24 6th and 7th grade awards - 5/25 Last Day and yearbooks.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Full Time Custodian at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment. The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.The duties required of a custodian include replenishing stock in bathrooms, cleaning restrooms, gathering and emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, monitoring building safety and security and dusting. Keeping the school as clean and tidy as possible is the overall responsibility of a custodian. They should be prepared to do things like moving heavy furniture to reach corners, cracks and crevices of covered parts of the room. They may have to clean laboratory equipment, such as computers and tables, mow and trim lawns and clean chimneys, flues and pipes with the use of power tools. Will work under the direction of the school principal. The Head Custodian has supervisory responsibility over the other custodians including seasonal custodial employees. Safety, cleanliness and continued efficiency of operation shall be a major goal at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach about the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have previous experience in janitorial work. This position will include benefits. Must pass a live scan fingerprint background check Starting wage is $17.97 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link
HMS Parents: The last day to purchase a yearbook has been extended to April 30th, 2023.
After the 30th, there will be NO yearbooks for sale. Yearbooks are to be purchased on the website as the office cannot take payments for yearbooks.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/helpermiddleschool
**Yearbooks will be handed out only if that student has paid their fees, fees can be paid on myschoolfees.com**
Thank you to all who participate in our emergency drill today. We are grateful for our law enforcement, rescue, fire, EMS, dispatchers and volunteers.
Thank you for helping to keep our schools safe!!
Attention HMS parents/guardians. We will start state testing for Language Arts tomorrow ans Wednesday. Please help your student prepare to take their best test by reviewing the following recommendations:
Get a good night's sleep
Lay things out the night before to minimize a stressful morning
Eat a good breakfast
Leave cell phones and smart watches in your locker
Use the restroom before the 1st bell
Please remember to bring the following items with you to testing:
Headphones
A great book
A water bottle
A pencil
Snacks will be provided by the school
Thank you for all the support you show to Helper Middle School, we would not be so successful without you. Have a great day!
On behalf of Carbon School District, local law enforcement, Castleview Hospital, dispatch, EMS, and fire departments, we want to notify the parents of Sally Mauro Elementary and Helper Middle School of an active shooter DRILL. The DRILL will be conducted after school today, April 24 at Sally Mauro Elementary.
We have coordinated the DRILL to include full-scale emergency response including law enforcement, rescue, fire, ambulance, and two medical helicopters that will land on the school grounds.
You will see signage and physical blocking of streets near Sally Mauro Elementary during the DRILL from approximately 2:30 pm until approximately 4:00 pm.
School will not be in regular session during the DRILL.
Please do NOT attempt to approach the school during the DRILL.
The DRILL is part of our annual training for emergency response and school safety. We appreciate the staff and students that are assisting. All student participants have volunteered and their parents have provided approval.
HMS Parents: Reminder track fees need to paid to the office in order for students to participate in meet on Friday. Next week we start our end of year testing. Sessions will occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the next 3 weeks. Our end of year field trips are on May 11. Students that have a U for their citizenship will not be permitted to attend. Please have students check with the counseling office to work on the citizenship recovery process if necessary.
HMS Parents: those students participating in track need to have fees paid asap. Please contact the office with questions.
HMS Parents: Track practice has been cancelled today due to the weather.
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.