Helper Middle School

A friendly reminder that participation in the end of year field trip is contingent upon meeting Helper Middle School's field trip eligibility criteria. To qualify for the trip, students must not: Have any “F” grades in academic subjects Have any “U” grades in citizenship Have six or more absences during the 4th quarter Receive a Class II or Class III disciplinary referral Students MUST also be registered at HMS in order to participate. If you need to register your student, contact Mrs. Smuin.

3rd quarter ends on March 13th. ALL work is due on March 11th.

The 2025-2026 school year spending plans for secondary schools are being reviewed and open for public comment during the March 12th Carbon School District Board Meeting during the 5:00pm General Meeting at the District Office. (251 West 400 North, Price)

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a valid Secondary Utah Teaching license (or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license). A Middle School Language Arts Teacher is an educator who instructs students in grades 6-8 on various aspects of English language, including reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening, with a focus on developing critical thinking and analytical abilities appropriate for the middle school level. Key responsibilities include: *Guiding students to analyze different text types like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, to understand key ideas, identify literary devices, and make inferences. *Focusing on different writing forms like narrative, persuasive, expository, and argumentative essays, while teaching proper grammar, punctuation, and organization *Introducing new vocabulary words, teaching strategies to understand context clues, and encouraging students to use new words in their writing and speaking. *Facilitating discussions, debates, presentations, and other activities to enhance students' listening and speaking abilities. *Covering essential grammar rules and mechanics to ensure students can write grammatically correct sentences. * Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. * Evaluate each pupil’s progress in knowledge and skills. * Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and supplies; maintains required inventory records. * Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents. * Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs. * Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities. * Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. * Perform other duties as assigned. **This job begins with the 2025-2026 school year** Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

CITIZENSHIP MAKEUP REMINDER: The last day for students to start the process to makeup their citizenship is Thursday, February 27th.  Students needing to complete this process MUST talk to Mrs. Smuin no later than 3:30PM on February 27th.  Students whose citizenship drops after February 27th are no longer eligible to makeup their citizenship unless the drop is from a green reflection sheet (minor behavior).  Please reach out to Mrs. Vasquez at vasquezn@carbonschools.org if you have any questions.

Carbon School District Family Night - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00PM. Join us for fun and games, community resources, USUE representatives, course information for next school year... and meet faculty and staff. ALL 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents are invited. DINNER IS PROVIDED. Please RSVP for dinner by clicking on the link if you plan on eating. https://forms.gle/wnwJzy73TtSJajjy7

Correction: Parent/Teacher Conferences will held on Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th from 3:30 - 6:30.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 11th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. We hope to see everyone there.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Middle School Band/Choir Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus a valid Utah Teaching certificate or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license within a 3 year period. Requires applicant to teach 2nd, 3rd, interventions and 4th periods as defined by the current HMS bell schedule. Position will have a paid prep period. Will teach choir and band classes. Will work approximately 20 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

If you reside within the Mont Harmon boundary and wish for your student to attend Helper Middle School, we kindly ask that you complete the Boundary Change Request form. Class requests for the 2025-2026 school year will begin in March. To ensure your student has the optimal selection of classes, we strongly encourage you to submit the form at your earliest convenience. https://schools.scriptapp.com/#/inbox/to-do?workflowIdForNewSubmission=822831656f5a1afa66bbc492984f3a8b86388fe7c Upon approval of your request, a member of the Helper Middle School staff will reach out to assist with the transition process. Thank you for your cooperation.

After school today, a Sally Mauro student was hit by a vehicle while walking home from school. EMS was dispatched, and the student was released on site to their parents. Tomorrow morning, school staff will support any students who may be struggling with this incident.

Dear CSD Parents and Community Members, Please read the included PDF regarding a security camera test that will be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29 after school hours at Mont Harmon and Castle Heights Elementary schools. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9dyOk7nDWnX8B6uuVe9UKhD5rhdmx8s/view?usp=sharing Thank you, Mika Salas

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Head Track 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 screening. The Head Track Coach is responsible for the Track & Field program. Will schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off-school property. Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.Will design and facilitate practice, workout, and training exercises. Ensure appropriate equipment is available and set up for practice and meets. Communicate with Athletic Director to coordinate plans or resolve problems, report accidents and incidents, and record or maintains data. Respond to emergencies and administers first aid, CPR and other medical attention as needed.. Attend and participates in staff meetings and trainings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Previous Track & Field Coaching is desired. This is a part time, seasonal position working approximately 10 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Good afternoon everyone, we have been informed that Rocky Mountain Power has rescheduled the power outage from the 2nd to the 6th of January. I have been in contact with maintenence and district administration, and we will have school as normal on January 6th. By ensuring that we have school, it prevents us from making up the day later in the year. The district will provide water bottles for the students, the restrooms are accessible as normal, and school lunch will be modified to peanut butter and jelly and the coordinating sides. You are also welcome to send your student with a sack lunch but please remember they will not have access to the microwaves. If your child has a peanut allergy, please email me at vasquezn@carbonschools.org and I will make other arrangements for your child. Please note that the power will be off starting at 9 AM which does affect the heat in the building. Please plan on your student dressing in layers to stay warm as the building naturally cools. School dismisses at 12:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate the first day back from break.

The performance of Alice in Christmas Land has been moved to 9:40 AM, not 10:00. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Para-professional/Music Specialist. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan Fingerprint background screening. The music specialist will teach 3 music elective classes and will be paid for prep for 1st hour. The schedule is set to prep 1st hour and teach 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods. Use approved curricular materials and methods. Develop and implement lessons. Assess and report on student progress. Communicate effectively with families, faculty and administration. Create a welcoming classroom environment incorporating the school PBIS and SEL curriculum. Abide by school rules and policies, including the school PBIS system. Bachelor’s degree in Music is preferred but not required. Knowledge and skills required for music teaching. Experience working with diverse learning needs. Exhibit a passion for teaching and learning. Demonstrate high energy, positive disposition and a strong ability to connect with students. Adept at working as part of a collaborative professional community/proven ability to work with a team on behalf of students. Ability to interact professionally with students, colleagues, parents and school community members. Capable of using or demonstrate a willingness to learn to use Ipad/laptop, smartboard, projector, and related tool requested by Administration. Demonstrate a desire to incorporate technology into the classroom and the ability to teach students to use relevant technology apps, resources or word processing features. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Will work 19-29 hours per week depending on need. **This position is temporary, ending at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year** Please note that this position does have a certified option that is reviewed on an annual basis: This part time position is scheduled to start January 2, 2025. Requires applicant to be able to teach 2nd, 3rd, interventions and 4th periods as defined by the current HMS bell schedule. Position will have a paid prep period. Will teach choir and band classes. Will work approximately 20 hours per week. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Valid Utah Teaching certificate, or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license within a 3 year period Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Please join us on December 18, 2024 to watch our Drama students perform Alice in Christmas Land.

Carbon County Community Members, We are asking for your help. There was a student pedestrian struck by a car this afternoon. The student was transported by EMS, and the family was notified and responded immediately. Streets near our schools are busy with students twice a day, especially in the afternoon between 2:30 and 3:30. We are asking drivers to pay special attention during this time as students sometimes need to walk several blocks to their destination. Thank you for your help to keep our students safe, Mika Salas

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Band/Choir Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint background screening. This part time position is scheduled to start January 2, 2025. Requires applicant to be able to teach 2nd, 3rd, interventions and 4th periods as defined by the current HMS bell schedule. Will teach choir and band classes. Will work approximately 20 hours per week. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Valid Utah Teaching certificate, or willingness to complete the requirements to earn a professional license within a 3 year period Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Attendance Secretary at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint scan. Sign in students and visitors, ensuring accurate daily attendance records. Demonstrate proficiency in PowerSchool for attendance management. Scan and file all student records, court documents, and attendance information. Administer medication to students as required. Complete all clerical office duties efficiently. Prepare report cards, teacher rolls, and maintain fire and substitute folders. Assist the financial secretary as needed and be available for support. Maintain a professional office environment. Assist students with various needs, including providing band-aids, locating classes, locker information, and printing trackers and grades. Withdraw students and enter their records into the BMI system. Help manage RAMS Rewards Points and the school store. Support students with intervention strategies. Oversee lunch detention and in-school suspensions. File, organize, and generate detailed reports on behavior reflection sheets for record-keeping. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $16.88 per hour. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org