
There was a minor medical issue on a bus at Carbon High this morning. Authorities were called as a precaution. All students are safe and school has been in session as normal.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Boys Assistant Basketball 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. 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

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on September 16th and 17th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. It is also midterm on September 16th so we will be running the eligibility list for extra-curricular activities. See you there!


COLOR DANCE INFORMATION: Our annual Color Dance will be held on Friday, August 30th from 2:00-3:05. Students will be given 2 FREE bags of chalk and we will have additional bags for $1 each. Students will be provided with sunglasses and masks to help protect their eyes, nose and mouth. Please ensure the clothes that you bring can be ruined as the chalk does not always wash out completely and ensure you have something to protect your seats if you are picking your child up from school. Participation is optional. Dances are for HMS students only!

Hello parents and guardians! We will be holding elections for our School Community Council in the library on September 16th and 17th from 3:30-6:30 PM during parent teacher conferences. If you would like to serve on the council, please see the HMS website or pick up a candidate form from the office. Nomination forms are due to Mrs. Vasquez no later than September 6, 2024.


COLOR DANCE INFORMATION: Our annual Color Dance will be held on Friday, August 30th from 2:00-3:05. Students will be given 2 FREE bags of chalk and we will have additional bags for $1 each. Students will be provided with sunglasses and masks to help protect their eyes, nose and mouth. Please ensure the clothes that you bring can be ruined as the chalk does not always wash out completely and ensure you have something to protect your seats if you are picking your child up from school. Participation is optional.


The activity bus will begin running on Friday, August 16, 2024. It will pick up HMS students who are participating in after school activities at 5:25PM. The stops are the same as last year and can be found on Facebook or the HMS website.


VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
August 15-16, 3:30-5:30 pm
Bring your gym clothes and laced athletic shoes to school. Be ready and dressed in the gym at 3:30.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for Lunch Subs throughout the district. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Must have a current Utah Food Handler's permit or be willing to obtain one in a timely manner. Carbon School District is seeking applications for substitute kitchen workers. These workers will assist kitchen managers with various duties in the school kitchens such as: preparing food, serving students, dishes, cleanup, sweeping, mopping, storing food, and any other duties that are required to assist management. This job is a district wide job and is on an as needed basis. Beginning pay is $15.97 per hour.
Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

If you would like to serve on the School Community Council, please pick up a candidate form in the office. The forms are due no later than Friday, September 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Serving on our School Community Council is a wonderful way for parents and teachers to contribute and help improve academic performance at our school. The school receives an annual dividend from the school trust lands. Our council decides how these funds will be used. School Community Council elections will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM.


Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Chromebook Support Technician in the District Technology Center. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. All Carbon School District High School students are issued a Chromebook device for use at school and to take home. This part time position as a Chromebook Support Technician will provide primary support for the students using these Chromebooks. Works under the general supervision of the District Technology Coordinator. Provide before school support to students that have problems with their school issued electronic device. Issue and track loaner devices for students that have a device on repair or do not have a device available for school use. Perform basic repairs such as replacing broken screens, keyboards, and troubleshooting battery charging issues. Help students with password and or login problems with their electronic device. Assist in the delivery and collection of student devices throughout the school year. Assist with inventory tracking of student issued electronic devices. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of common chrome book programs (Apps) with ability to learn specialty programs used by District and/or schools. Ability to work independently to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and move about the work area; use hands to handle objects, fingers to feel objects, use tools, or controls; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception to handle and repair very small chrome book parts. This list of functions and requirements for this position is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job. Beginning pay is $16.88 per hour. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Dear parents/guardians,
Starting this school year 24/25 the Castle Valley Athletic Association (CVAA) will start charging gate fees at our events that require officials. This is to help cover some of the costs of officials for the activities.
Due to the physical landscape at some of our member schools, football will be the only sport not charging this school year that requires officials.
Gate Fee : Middle School Volleyball & Basketball
$3.00 per student
$5.00 per adult
$10.00 for immediate family members (parents/siblings)
We will not be charging for the sports that do not require officials to facilitate the events. (Track, Cross Country etc.)
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this change.
Sincerely,
CVAA
Schools: CVMS, GRHS, HMS, MLHMS, MHMS, PHS, SRMS

Hello parents and guardians, this is a friendly reminder that registration for Helper Middle School is on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6th and 7th from 9 AM to 2 PM. Please ensure that you attend registration in order to update PowerSchool, fill out the required paperwork, sign up for BAND, update medical and legal information, provide proof of immunizations, try out lockers, tour the school, pay fees, etc. If you are unable to make it during this time, the office will be open sporadically until the beginning of school or you can make an appointment once school starts. Please note that HMS does not change schedules in order to accommodate being with friends. Schedule changes will be limited.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for Guest Teachers throughout the District. Must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Guest Teachers provide backup teaching services when full-time teachers are unable to work. Guest Teachers execute lesson plans left by the absent teacher. Guest Teachers create and maintain a respectful and fair classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning. Guest Teachers monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to school policies and procedures. Pay is $100 for a full day and $50 for a half day. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Kitchen Worker at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Screen background check. Must have a valid Utah Food Handler's permit or be willing to obtain one. Prepares, produces, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of main and side dishes and accompanying menu items, including sandwiches, salads, meats, vegetables, and fruits as specified by the menu, recipes and production records. Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food. Practices safe food handling according to State Health Department and CSD Food Services Standard Operating Procedures. Will work approximately 25 hours per week. Beginning pay is $15.97 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Boys Assistant Wrestling 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 check. 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 wrestling. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a part time position working approximately 10 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Parents & guardians, we are getting ready for registration on August 6th and 7th from 9 AM - 2 PM. This is a great time to come in and get everything completed for the 2024-2025 school year. Please plan on attending so that we can have a smooth transition into the new school year. Enjoy the rest of summer and get ready for school to start on August 15th.



Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Head Cross Country Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have the ability to lead and organize practices; work well with students, parents and all school staff; have a good working knowledge of cross country distance running. Will work approximately 5 hours per week. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to pass a live scan fingerprint background check. 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 Librarian at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Responsible for organizing and managing collections of journals, books, magazines, newspapers, electronic documents, and other data resources. Provide leadership in learning resources and instructional support to work with students, faculty, and families. Provide all students and faculty with an enriched library environment. Additional duties include morning and lunch supervision, assisting with substituting as needed and other duties assigned by the administrator. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check. This is a part time, 29 hours per week position that pays $16.88 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 Counseling/Mental Health Counselor (Middle School ) to work at various locations within the district. Must be able to give prevention instruction to students, be able to conduct formal and informal investigations to determine the root cause of a behavior issue, provide behavior supports and help with Student Behavior plans. Must be able to conduct social skills and other small group instruction and have the ability to facilitate communication that will foster understanding between parents, students and educators. Must be well versed in working in crisis situations and have the ability to provide students with individual mental health therapy when needed. Must have a Masters degree. Candidates must have a LCSW
This position is split between Helper Middle School, Sally Mauro Elementary, and Castle Heights Elementary schools.
Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link.