
Helper Middle picture day will be on Wednesday, September 3rd. Yearbook photos will be taken in the morning, and fall sport photos will be taken in the afternoon. (Cross Country, Football and Volleyball.) Picture packets will be handed out next week to students. You can order online, by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: UT97)


Junior Golf Club for 6th-8th grade students will be starting soon. Info meeting will be held at the Golf Course on 8/26/2025 from 4:00-5:30 pm

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Aide 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. The Special Education Aide supports middle school students with disabilities by assisting in academic instruction, behavior management, and daily living skills. The aide works under the direction of certified special education staff to help students achieve educational and social goals in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts introduced by the teacher.
Provide accommodations and modifications as directed in students’ IEPs.
Support students in general education classrooms, resource settings, or special programs.
Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and participation.
Assist in implementing behavior intervention plans, including de-escalation techniques.
Support students in developing social skills, communication, and independence.
Help students with personal care needs, which may include toileting, feeding, mobility, and hygiene.
Prepare instructional materials and adapt lessons as needed.
Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and on field trips.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Follow safety procedures and district policies at all times.
Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $17.25 per hour
Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts introduced by the teacher.
Provide accommodations and modifications as directed in students’ IEPs.
Support students in general education classrooms, resource settings, or special programs.
Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and participation.
Assist in implementing behavior intervention plans, including de-escalation techniques.
Support students in developing social skills, communication, and independence.
Help students with personal care needs, which may include toileting, feeding, mobility, and hygiene.
Prepare instructional materials and adapt lessons as needed.
Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and on field trips.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Follow safety procedures and district policies at all times.
Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $17.25 per hour
Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening.
The Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide supports students with severe to profound disabilities in accessing their educational programs by providing direct instructional assistance, personal care, behavior support, and supervision. This role requires a high degree of compassion, patience, and consistency, and may involve working with students who are medically fragile, nonverbal, or have significant physical or cognitive needs.
· Assist in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.
· Support students in both academic and functional skills (e.g., communication, self-help, mobility).
· Provide physical assistance with tasks such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and positioning.
· Assist with the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
· Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment for students.
· Implement behavior intervention strategies and document incidents as needed.
· Support students during transitions, transportation, or community-based instruction.
· Collect data on student progress and behavior to assist with ongoing assessment.
· Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other support staff.
· Maintain confidentiality and follow all student privacy and safety regulations.
Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $17.25 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org
The Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide supports students with severe to profound disabilities in accessing their educational programs by providing direct instructional assistance, personal care, behavior support, and supervision. This role requires a high degree of compassion, patience, and consistency, and may involve working with students who are medically fragile, nonverbal, or have significant physical or cognitive needs.
· Assist in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.
· Support students in both academic and functional skills (e.g., communication, self-help, mobility).
· Provide physical assistance with tasks such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and positioning.
· Assist with the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
· Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment for students.
· Implement behavior intervention strategies and document incidents as needed.
· Support students during transitions, transportation, or community-based instruction.
· Collect data on student progress and behavior to assist with ongoing assessment.
· Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other support staff.
· Maintain confidentiality and follow all student privacy and safety regulations.
Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $17.25 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Tonight is our first home game at HMS!
Mont Harmon Pirates vs Helper Rams. We want to remind everyone, there are gate fees for all CVAA games including football.
$3 for kids, seniors 55+, and non HMS students.
$5 for adults. $10 for immediate families .
$50 for a punch card that can be used not only for football, but all HMS home athletic events.
Mont Harmon Pirates vs Helper Rams. We want to remind everyone, there are gate fees for all CVAA games including football.
$3 for kids, seniors 55+, and non HMS students.
$5 for adults. $10 for immediate families .
$50 for a punch card that can be used not only for football, but all HMS home athletic events.


The Boys and Girls Club of Price is closing and will not be providing after-school services this year. There will be no bus routes to the closing location. Each elementary school will have an after-school opportunity through the Boys and Girls Club. The programs will not start until after Labor Day. Information will be available after school begins.


Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide at Helper Middle School. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan Fingerprint background screening. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Intensive Intervention Special Education Aide to offer personalized support to students with disabilities. This position will operate under the direct guidance of the special education teacher and will involve providing specialized academic instruction in math and reading, both in small groups and one-on-one. You will implement individualized plans that are in place for each student. Assist with daily routines and personal care tasks. Participate in team meetings and provide updates on student progress. Maintain accurate records of student behavior and interventions. The aide will assist in integrating students into general education environments and community activities as appropriate. In addition to academic support, the role will encompass helping students with communication skills, daily living tasks, and behavioral guidance. The curriculum in the Intensive Intervention Resource Program (IIRP) classroom includes adapted sports and community access, requiring the aide to travel for field trips and support each student according to their individual goals. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities. Patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive outlook. Capability to remain composed in challenging situations. Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new technologies. Successful completion of necessary background checks and clearances. . Will work approximately 29 hours per week. The beginning pay for this position is $16.27, and this position begins with the 2025-2026 school year. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a math teacher at Helper Middle School.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, or currently in progress.
· Valid Utah Teaching certificate, or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license
Description of position:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences. Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing. Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning. Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies, regulations, and IEP. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Participate in district staff development program. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required. Any other assignment deemed appropriate by the building principal.
Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Head Football Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Must have the ability to lead and organize assistant coaches, work well as a team member, work well with students and parents as well as all school staff and have a good working knowledge of football. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Head Football Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Must have the ability to lead and organize assistant coaches, work well as a team member, work well with students and parents as well as all school staff and have a good working knowledge of football. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Assist head coach, 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. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Thank you for the responses in completing the registration materials for the 2025-2026 school year. You will indicate if you are applying for free/reduced lunch, but please do not complete a meal application until the next school year's system is open after July 15th. More information will be provided when the next school year's window opens. Thank you!

Bus 163 (Price bus) just arrived at HMS. Those students will be 10-15 minutes late to their bus stops.

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

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


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

Carbon fair information


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