School News

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Have a Great Summer!

6/6/2013

Best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable, fun, and relaxing summer break. And a big thanks to our students, staff and parents for making 2012-13 a successful and productive school year. The 2013-14 academic year, for schools on our regular calendar, will begin on Thursday, August 22 (for those of you counting, that’s 77 days away).

Success 4 Sixth Grade

Are you ready for the 6th grade?

6/5/2013

This day will include activities to build leadership skills, discover everything you need to know about your new school, and learn the secret to opening your locker in record time. This program is a great opportunity for new 6th graders to get to know other students, their teachers, the building, and have LOTS OF FUN!!!!! … Read more »

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Free School Physicals

6/4/2013

Mark your calendar! Free sports physicals offered Saturday, July 27th at East High School from 11am – 6pm.  All Polk County K-12 students welcome! Services Provided: Physicals Immunizations Dental screenings Lead tests EKG Mental health screenings Health and dental insurance application After school programming All services are FREE!  Participants of health screenings receive a backpack … Read more »

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Summer Meal Program Begins June 10

6/3/2013

Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce the sponsorship of our Summer Food Service Program, which gets underway at several locations on June 10. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years old or younger.  Click above for more details about Harding’s Summer Food Service Program.

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ELL Picnic & Awards Night

5/30/2013

Click above to view pictures of our ELL celebrations!

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Harding and Findley Mentoring

5/28/2013

Students in Hip-Hop: Rhetoric & Rhyme paired with Mr. Williams’ 5th grade class at Findley Elementary School to build literacy and leadership skills. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with these amazing young people! Click above for more information about the mentoring program.

Upcoming Events

Jun 21
First Day of Summer!
Jul 4
Independence Day
Jul 19
Success 4 Sixth Grade REGISTRATION Due!
Jul 27
Sports Physicals for 2013-2014 School Year
Aug 7
6th Grade Daycamp
Harding takes part in the School Improvement Grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Harding Registration for the 2013-2014 School Year

Registration will be held on August 13th from 9am-12pm and August 14th from 4pm-7pm. 
You must bring a current Photo ID AND Proof of Physical Address. 

News from the Nurse
Click HERE for end of the year information from Nurse Ruby.  Information about new vaccination requirement for 6th graders, dental exam requirement for 8th graders, and sports in Middle School.

*REMINDERS*
Shirt Turn In  -  ALL students must turn in 2 polos! 
Harding Summer Programs are listed on the website under the Activities Tab
Success 4 Sixth Grade Registration is due by July 19th.  Pre-Registration is Required!

Calendar of Events

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About Harding Middle School

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203 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

P: 515-242-8445 | F: 515-244-3566 | E: harding@dmschools.org

 

At Warren G. Harding Middle School, our focus is educating students to make a positive difference in their community (school, city and beyond). WGHMS believes in the importance of developing a positive peer culture.

We are proud of our staff’s commitment to our students’ success and our students’ commitment to making a difference in their community.