STAFF OF THE WEEK: Tanya Rudolph. Mrs. Rudolph deserves a shout-out for all of the things she does to support staff and students at LHMS. She is flexible, patient, dependable, and collaborative. LHMS is a better place because of Mrs. Rudolph!
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Mrs. van Santen. Working with Mrs. van Santen on various projects around the school every year is always enjoyable as she is so kind and helpful! She goes above and beyond every time she plans an event and she is truly the mastermind behind this year's Reality Town success. She is a valued resource and open door to stop and talk to that we appreciate and look forward to working with every day. We are so very lucky to have a counselor like Mrs. van Santen here at LHMS!
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Ms. McEgan. A huge shout-out to Ms. McEgan for taking on the new Publication class this year! Her commitment to teaching students how to be professional writers and make the most of the tools at their disposal is truly inspiring. Thank you for leading by example and empowering our students! You are also appreciated for your smile and kind heart. It is clear you care deeply about our students--while also doing your best to keep a sense of humor amid the tough days.
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Heidi Egbert. I'd like to give a huge shout-out to Mrs. Egbert for her dedication and hard work. Her organizational skills are truly impressive, making everything run smoothly and efficiently. She always knows exactly what needs to be done, and her ability to keep everything on track is valued. Beyond her professionalism, Mrs. Egbert's kindness and positive attitude make her a joy to work with.
Farah, an 8th grader at LHMS, has been selected as the winner of the 1st Annual Holiday Card Contest held by the Ada Country Sheriff's Office. Farah's artwork was selected from entries submitted by students from across Ada County, and the holiday card will be shared with people around the state of Idaho. Congratulations to Farah!
Lake Hazel Middle School and the West Ada School District are partnering with local companies to help with the Toys for Tots Toy Drive this Christmas season. We will have a Toys for Tots collection box at the entrance to our main gym for this Wednesday’s Girls Basketball game as well as this Thursday’s Wrestling meet. If you are interested, please bring a new, unwrapped gift to donate to this cause. You can help out our community and watch your athlete complete.
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the community’s support as we transition into our newly remodeled spaces. Teachers have begun moving into their updated classrooms, and our students are excited about the fresh learning environments.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community.
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Amee Emslie. It isn't a surprise that Mrs. Emslie is the child whisperer, but I am continually in awe of her ability to build relationships with students and to help them de-escalate on hard days. She is always there as a support to students, but she is also an invaluable support to teachers who work with her students.
On Tuesday, November 19th, LHMS had the honor of the Army National Guard landing a Lakota helicopter on our football field. Our students were able to get an up-close look and ask the crew questions. Lake Hazel Middle School would like to thank the Lakota crew and all service men and women, past and present, for their service.
7th grade World Civ was able to experience an Industrial Revolution factory, complete with assembly line. While most students are working in the Airplane Factory, some got to be cottage industry workers and be creative with their designs!
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Art Calisto. Thank you, Mr. Calisto, for taking on PD opportunities focused on supporting our ML students. Your presentations have been very informative, and I love how teachers have some easy take-aways to try in their classroom. In addition, your work throughout the day, from helping with student situations to supporting teachers, is much appreciated. The LHMS Staff is better because of you!
This week Ms. Nava's eighth grade math students are starting to investigate systems of equations. They worked with partners to solve a system in three different ways: with a table, graph, and using the equation!
These are a few of the things our LHMS staff is thankful for this November.
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Ms. R. Johnson, your students are so lucky to have you! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts to set foundations and guide students to appropriate classroom and hallway behavior are seen and appreciated! Thank you for stepping into this important teaching role at LHMS.
LHMS Book Fair. November 11-15 from 8:00-3:30.
The change in the weather means it's time for our Snow Bound Cherokees! There will be a parent meeting on November 21st at 5:30 pm in room 700. For more information, please see the Lake Hazel Middle School website under Ski and Snowboard Club.
Phase 1 is almost complete. With just a few finishing touches needed to the classrooms, we are able to open up the hallways by the gym and locker rooms. Thank you to all the voters for helping make this remodel possible!
Mrs. Martin's Horticulture students studied soil and got to "eat dirt" as a fun way to wrap up the unit!
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Jason Lindstrom. I want to thank Mr. Lindstrom for attending to all of our computer tech needs. He has a huge job in keeping technology working smoothly for students and the LHMS Staff, a job that constantly changes and never ends! Thank you for everything you do!
A look back at Red Ribbon Week. The students and staff had a fun time wearing pajamas, dressing like twins and their favorite movie characters. Each grade also signed a red ribbon pledging to be drug free.
