
Holgate Middle School -- Back to School Letter
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August 5, 2024
Dear Holgate Middle School Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to kick-off another school year with a FULL DAY of school on August 20th from 8:00 am-3:10 pm. Both breakfast and lunch will be served on the first day of school this year. We have a few events planned to help make the first day go well.
6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Holgate Middle School on Friday, August 16th from 9:00-11:30 am. Students will get a tour of the school, practice locker combinations, and meet other 6th graders. This event is for students only and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB.
6th grade Open House is Monday, August 19th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Parents/Guardians and 6th grade students are invited to attend a short meeting in the gymnasium, pick up schedules, deposit lunch money, set up lockers, tour the building, and pay the technology fee ($25). We will not be using planners this year. Chromebooks will be checked out to 6th grade students during class within the first week of school. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7700.
HMS 7th and 8th grade students may pick up their schedules/locker assignments, deposit lunch money, set up their lockers, pay the technology fee ($25), and checkout Chromebooks on Monday, August 19st from 8:00 am–3:30 pm. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7700.
The annual $25 Chromebook fee is an accidental damage protection insurance policy for your child’s Chromebook for the 2024-2025 school year. We strongly encourage you to pay this fee, as it can greatly reduce your charges during the year. If your child’s Chromebook is damaged due to accidental causes, you will only be charged $25 for a new policy. If the Chromebook is damaged due to negligence or purposeful mistreatment, fees will be assessed according to the use policy.
We look forward to a great year with your students. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (605) 725-7700.
Respectfully,
Bo Beck
Principal

Holgate Middle School Newsletter -- August 2024
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Join us for back-to-school events at our elementary schools, middle schools and CHS! School starts Aug. 20 with a full day for grades 1-9 and half day for 10-12. Learn more at https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools


This fall, #AberdeenPublicSchools families can register for student activities, pay student fees and make lunch payments online—all through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) app!
Learn more about these changes here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1688048


Do you have all your school supplies ready for the first day on Aug. 20? Check out our elementary and middle school supply lists! Find more back-to-school resources at https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles



Less than a month to go! Register your kindergartner or new student now to join us this fall at #AberdeenPublicSchools! School begins Aug. 20 with a full day for grades 1-9 and half day for 10-12: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school


Join our #AberdeenPublicSchools team!
Current open positions in the school district include educational assistants, lunchroom supervisor and substitute teachers!
For more information or to apply, call 605-725-7100 or visit https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/employment


Attention Golden Eagle Athletes: Sanford is offering walk in sports physicals on July 18 and August 1. See the attached flyer for additional information.


HOLGATE SPEAKS! Check out @Aberdeenmagazine for a wonderful feature on HMS LA teachers Carolyn Geyer and Mia Bergan's project that had students explain who inspired them!
Great Work!
https://aberdeenmag.com/2024/06/holgate-speaks-making-a-difference-in-aberdeen/


Congratulations to Lucus Howard, who has been named the winner of the 2024 Connie Deibert Award for Excellence in Middle School Coaching! https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1606189 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools



Seventh graders at Holgate Middle School played in a kickball tournament the last week of school. The Dream Crushers, coached by Mrs. Doxsee, were this year's champions! Congratulations! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools


HMS Parents/Guardians,
The final day of school for this year is Friday, May 17 with dismissal at 11:45 am. The annual awards program will be held on Thursday, May 16 (TOMORROW) beginning at 8:15 am in the HMS gym. Also TOMORROW (May 16), the annual 8th grade recognition will be held beginning at 9:30 am in the HMS gym. The first day of school next year is Tuesday, August 20 and will be a full day (8:00 am-3:10 pm).

“The seventh graders enjoyed an end of the year celebration today at Allevity Entertainment. Thanks for having us!”






On Wednesday, 8th graders at Holgate Middle School had mock interviews with community members from various industries as part of Career Day! Students also learned about careers from classroom presenters and visited with Aberdeen Central students! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools






Holgate Middle School 8th grade Career Exploration Day






Alice Brunmaier's Sister as a Guest Reader in 7th Grade L.A.


Mr. Kent Hansen, Future HMS Assistant Principal, Guest Reader in 7th Grade L.A.


Holgate Middle School students in Mrs. Doxsee's math class played various "carnival" games while collecting data on the outcomes of the compound events! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles








The Holgate Middle School Spring Concert is TONIGHT!! The 6th grade starts at 5:30 pm and the 7th/8th grade starts at 7:00 pm. If you or any other family member are unable to attend and would like to view the live stream of the program, go to aberdeenstreams.com and click on Holgate Middle School YouTube Streams to watch the concert.