IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Saturday, September 16 -Hometown Hustle 2023 - 8am Downtown Rochester Monday, September 18 - Prism Club 2:30pm-3:30pm in the Band Room Tuesday, September 19 - XC Scripps Jamboree at Lake Orion HS Tuesday, September 19 - Girls Basketball Hart vs Smith @ Hart 4pm Tuesday, September 19 - Bagel Day in front of the cafeteria before start of school Wednesday, September 20 - WEB Wednesday during Hart Start Wednesday, September 20 - Hart Football at West 4pm Wednesday, September 20 - Project Lit 2:30pm-3:30pm in Hart Media Center Thursday, September 21 - Hart Art Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm in the Art Room Thursday, September 21 - Girls Basketball Hart vs Baker @ Hart 4pm Wednesday, September 27 - XC Picture Day - pictures taken before practice in the Gym Thursday, September 28 - Hart Beautification Club in the Media Center 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wednesday, October 4 - Walk and Roll to School - see flyer for more information Friday, October 6 - Celebration at the Creek 5pm-7pm all students must be supervised by an adult
Individuals of all ages are invited to participate in the Hometown Hustle 5K and 1-mile superhero color fun run, the principal fundraiser for the Rochester Community Schools Foundation. The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 8 a.m., at the home of our presenting sponsor Chief Financial Credit Union, 200 Diversion Street in Rochester. Online registration will remain open until the morning of the event on September 16. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children, kindergarten through grade 12. One registration allows for participation in both the color run and 5K. To save a spot, community members can go to: REGISTER TODAY! (https://bit.ly/3KrFZhK) Support Rochester Community Schools and join the nearly 1,000 individuals who have already registered for the Hometown Hustle! Proceeds benefit all RCS students by enhancing district programs and services.
Come join the Hart Community to help win $1,000 for our participation!! We Need YOU! A BIG THANK YOU to those who have already signed up to support our school!!
The mission of the RCS Foundation is to support and advance learning for all Rochester Community Schools students by obtaining contributions for academics, arts, and athletics. For more information, visit: https://rcs-foundation.org
Student Pick-up & Drop-off Instructions
Reporting an all-day absence or late arrival, or requesting early dismissal Option #1 – Please call the Attendance Line (248) 726-4510 to report an all-day absence, late arrival, or early dismissal. This is a 24-hour voicemail. Please report the following:
Student’s first and last name (including the spelling)
Parent or Guardian’s first and last name
Day and date of late arrival or early dismissal
Reason for late arrival or early dismissal
Early dismissals must be requested with as much advance notice as possible
Option #2 – Use ParentVUE to report an all-day absence. Pleasenote the reason for the absence in the COMMENT section
Each all-day absence requires a separate ParentVUE entry.
Late arrivals and early dismissalscannot be reported on ParentVUE. Please call the Attendance Line at 248-726-4510 to report a late arrival or request early dismissal, giving as much notice as possible.
Hart Virtual Curriculum Night
Welcome to Hart Middle School's virtual Curriculum Night! We hope the 2023 - 2024 school year has gotten off to a great start for you!
Below is the link to Hart's Curriculum Night teacher presentations. The link will be active until next week, so you can watch when it is convenient for you. 2023 Hart Curriculum Night When you click on the link, you will find links to videos for each teacher, by grade level and name. Just follow your child's schedule in ParentVUE to make your connections. We hope you find the presentations informative and helpful! Enjoy! Allison Roberts, Principal
Bagel Day
Bagel Day sales will begin Tuesday, September 19 before the start of school outside the cafeteria. Plain, Cinnamon Sugar and chocolate chip will be available for $2 each and cream cheese for an additional $1! Thank you PTSA Soaring Students for hosting this event!
Hart Beautification Club
The Hart Beautification Club is eager to get going on our projects for the 2-23-24 school year. We will gather from 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center prior to moving into the areas we will be working on throughout the school. If you have an interest in meeting up with other Hart students for a light snack, friendship and making Hart an even more beautiful place to be, this is the club for you ! There is no charge as the Hart PTSA supports and funds this project! In September we will be planting mums, filling the bird feeder, pulling weeds and English Ivy.
The sign-up sheet is located in the office for our first meeting on September 28th from 2:30-3:30.
We look forward to meeting with you soon, Lisa Dimefski & Julie Monroe
Project Lit
Attention readers! Join our Project Lit community for our kick-off meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, from 2:30-3:30 P.M. in our media center. Our book club celebrates and promotes the love of reading diverse and culturally relevant books, allowing readers to discuss books, authors, and exciting topics. During our kick-off meeting, we will enjoy snacks, get to know each other, and explore our reading possibilities for this school year. Project Lit will meet monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome! No sign-up is needed. Stop by Mrs. Jacobson’s room, A26A, if you have any questions. Look for the door covered with book titles.
*RCS Chromebooks are specifically designed for educational purposes and are built with durability as a priority. However, it's important to note that the damages described below exceed the coverage provided by Dell's warranty guidelines and are beyond the effects of typical usage. Cracked screen, motherboard failure $130 Lost, damaged, non-Dell charger replacement $40 Other damage (keyboard, bent hinges, cracked case) $25 Lost device $300
You can make payment for the Chromebook replacement fee via cash, check (made out to RCS), or credit card. Please be aware that pricing is subject to change based on market availability. It's important to note that non Dell-branded products and accessories, including chargers, are not accepted and will void the warranty. Fees will apply if such items require replacement.
Hart Football
Hart Cross Country
Hart Girls Basketball
Final Forms - Athlete Registration
Health Physicals for middle school athletes can now be uploaded online via Final Forms! Parents/guardians of Hart Middle School athletes will now be required to create a Final Forms account, where they can register for sports and upload Health Physicals. To access Final Forms, please click on the link below, and follow the steps to create your account, and upload forms. https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/athleteregistration Health Physicals can no longer be turned in to the school office. They must be uploaded in Final Forms. If you have any questions regarding this process, please click on the link below to contact a Hart Athletic Liaison (AL), Mr. Dulmage or Mr. DeVantier. https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/contact-us-athletics
Upcoming Events: September 25-Rehearsal with SCHS Marching Band, 6PM (7 and 8 only) September 29-SCHS Home Game 7PM (7 and 8 only)
Stay up to date with the Band and Orchestra Class with their web-site: CLICK HERE!
Walk and Roll to School Day (WR2SD) is a national event that builds awareness for communities to be more walkable by planning bike themed events at community schools. In Michigan, WR2SD is presented by Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Safe Routes to School Program team and Michigan Department of Transportation. Together, we invite all students, parents, and teachers to get active by participating in WR2SD on Wednesday, October 4. There is no cost to participate in WR2SD. Schools that register by Friday, September 15 will receive event materials and stickers. For information about the event, promotional resources, and to register your school, visit https://saferoutesmichigan.org/walk-to-school-day/.
Reach Too Meetings
Hart’s Christian Club - Reach Too will begin the first meeting during lunch on October 5th. All students are welcome. Grab your lunch and a friend. If you are interested in being a lunch leader please see Mrs. Dosch in Room A-14. On October 5th grab your lunch and report to the following: A Lunch : A3 – Mrs. Muscillo’s room B Lunch : A14 – Mrs. Dosch’s room C Lunch: A12 – Mrs. Strausbaugh’s room
Hart Middle School RCS web-site More detailed information can be found on the Hart Middle School homepage by clicking here. Check out the SOCIAL MEDIA tab for daily news happening around Hart. You might see a familiar face or two!
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STUDENT CONNECTIONS
September 12th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
October 10th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
December 12th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
January 9th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
February 13th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
March 12th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
April 9th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
May 14th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Chartwells is looking to hire cooks #1209948, food service workers #1209939, and unit leads #1209908, to work in the Rochester Community School district. To apply online please visit:compassgroupcareers.com and search the position you are interested in applying for, along with the corresponding position number shown above.