H.E.S. Adopts "Rachel's Challenge"
Students, faculty and staff at H.E.S have adopted
Rachel's Challenge,the
only integrated program of its kind uniquely positioned to inspire,
equip and empower students at every level to make a difference in their
world. Our H.E.S. school family will show their commitment to
doing for others with a paper chain. Each time someone reports
"catching" someone doing a good deed, a link will be added to the chain.
The chain will be hung throughout the halls of H.E.S. for the school
year.
Mrs. White Receives Education
Alliance Mini-Grant
Mrs. White received word
over the Christmas break that she is the recipient of another Education
Alliance Mini-Grant, entitled "Wii Get Fit While Wii Have Fun!"
Her class will get a Wii Console and Wii Fit program. Students
will be actively engaged in fitness activities to "wake their brains"
for learning each day.
Donors Choose Recipients
Mrs. Dukich and Mrs. White are each recipients of Donor
Choose grants for educational classroom projects. For more
information on Donors Choose and how you can make a difference in a
classroom, go to
http://www.donorschoose.org
Archived H.E.S.
News
Kindergarten Goes to College
Mrs. White's Kindergarten class was
invited to go to our Partnerships School, WVU-Parkersburg on November
13, 2008. The students participated in a demonstration lesson
utilizing an interactive whiteboard for Education students at the
college.
New School Nutrition Policy Changes
Many changes have occurred with the
school nutrition policy in the state of West Virginia. To read
about these changes, especially as they relate to school parties and
treats, please
click here.
Relay For Life
Our Relay For Life fundraising was a huge success! We were able
to raise over $8000 for the American Cancer Society! Thanks to
everyone who helped in our endeavor!!
H.E.S. Receives New Windows!
The project to replace all windows at Harrisville Elementary School has
been completed. In addition to improving the aesthetics of our
school, the new windows will greatly benefit the heating and cooling of
our classrooms.
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