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Hornet Nation,
We are in the midst of formulating a new strategic plan for Harrison Community Schools, and truly value your opinion of how we are doing and our future story. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WKMPWBQ - it is open to everyone in our community.
Thank you,
Strategic Planning Advisory Board
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We have been experiencing a noticeable uptick in the number of our students being diagnosed with Influenza A. This virus spreads mainly by droplets made when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, tiredness, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Not everyone with the flu will have a fever.
If your child is sick, please keep them home to rest for at least 24 hours AFTER their fever is gone without medicine (if they have one) and symptoms have improved or resolved.
If you have questions about symptoms or worsening of symptoms, please contact your medical provider.
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Harrison Community Schools is looking for 2 - K-12 Special Education Teachers and a Secondary Social Studies Teacher to add to our team for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see job postings for application information.
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Harrison High School is looking for an American Sign Language Teacher. Please see job posting for job requirements and application information.
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REMINDER: students have mid-winter break February 9-12, with school resuming on Tuesday, February 13. Teachers will be spending February 9 in professional learning sessions.
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Please click here to read the latest issue of "All the Buzz": https://www.smore.com/wtnaq
#HornetPride
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Due to icy conditions, Harrison Community Schools will be closed Friday, January 26th.
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Hornet Nation,
Thanks so much for your understanding around our cancellation today. Our early morning test drives resulted in a couple of sideways events that included tapping a deer and a snowbank ending. With that in mind, the safety of our students waiting at bus stops and riding buses figured centrally in the decision. Even a two-hour delay would not have significantly helped.
At this point, with rising temperatures and salting done by the Road Commission (a big thank you!), we are comfortable with athletic events and/or practices going forward later today.
Much appreciation,
Judy Walton, Superintendent
juwalton@harrisonschools.com
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Harrison Community Schools will be closed Thursday, January 25th due to icy roads. Please be safe if you go out.
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Out of an abundance of caution regarding bus safety on the roads later, SPARKS is canceled for tonight, January 23. Afterschool practices are still in place as of now, and we will continue to monitor the weather and the roads.
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This month and always, we appreciate our School Board Members: Zachary Driver, Kendra Durga, Therese Haly, James Neff, Chelsea Roland, Betsy Ulicki, and Carrie Whitaker. Individually and together, they play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students, schools, district, and community. #HornetPride
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Harrison Middle School is looking for both a Boys and Girls Track Coach. Please see job posts for application information.
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Due to the weekend storm, Harrison Community Schools will be closed, Monday, January 15th. Please stay warm and safe Hornets.
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Good morning, Hornet Nation!
As we look at the weather for today, especially when the first snow is expected to begin and when heavier snow is to follow, we will proceed with our scheduled 1/2 day of school. Thank you all for your patience,
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We are grateful for all of the hard work of the Road Commission. We are also watching the weather storm warnings for tomorrow during the day, and into the evening. Since we only are scheduled for a half day on Friday, we are hopeful to be able to safely transport students to and from school before the dangerous part of the storm hits. You may see other districts who have full days slated make a decision tonight; we may not make ours until early in the morning. Thank you for your continued understanding.
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Due to snow covered backroads, Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 11th.
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Harrison Community Schools is on a two hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 11th.
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Tonight's basketball games in Meridian are going forward as planned. Other teams may practice, but attendance is voluntary. Be safe while traveling!
Just a reminder to all that Friday, January 12, will remain a scheduled half day of attendance for students, with teachers completing record marking in the afternoon as we conclude semester 1.
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Harrison Community Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 10th due to weather. Please stay safe.
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All afternoon and evening activities are canceled due to the weather. Stay safe!