Hal Peterson Middle School

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1607 Sidney Baker Street
Kerrville, TX 78028

Phone: (830) 257-2204
Fax: (830) 257-1300

News


32200037.jpgSpike Cheerleader Tryout Results - Click here for list!


28 Peterson students participate in 46 events at the UIL Tournament of Champions.  Click here for results
Seven HPMS Orchestra Students Place in the Texas Music Education Association Region 11 Honor Orchestra.  Click here for more 

Peterson Choir Students Travel to Regional Auditions - Click here for more 

Peterson Recognized for Major Growth in 2008-2009

Peterson Middle School showed major academic growth in all academic areas for 2008-2009.   In August, the Texas Education Agency announced that Peterson received a recognized rating based upon 2009 TAKS results.  Specifically, Peterson saw substantial gains in the areas of 8th grade science, 8th grade math, 8th grade social studies, 8th grade reading, 7th grade math, 7th grade reading and 7th grade writing.  Mrs. Sharon Mock, the school’s principal, stated that she was very proud of the students and teachers for their hard work last year and looks forward to another successful and positive year.

Peterson’s results may be accessed at   2009 TAKS Scores.

gps_weir.jpgIt's "caching" on!  Seventh grade students were treated to first-hand lessons in GPS and geocaching by Kerr Country Appraisal District representative Robert Neuman.  Texas Stars science teacher Carol Wier tied the experience to her UIL Maps, Charts, and Graphs studies.  HPMS thanks Mr. Neuman for his time and for allowing the students to learn more about GPS technology. 

EVENTS

Spike_Challenge.jpgDon't miss the Volleyball Challenge between the 8th grade girls volleyball team and the 8th grade boys football team.  

 

Games will be held Friday, March 12th from 2:35 - 3:30 p.m.  Tickets to the challenge ar just $2.00.  Proceeds from the event help HPMS Student Council purchase uniforms for participants in Special Olympics. 

 

For questions or more information, contact Student Council Sponsor Cara McDonald at (830)257-2204.  

Honor Roll

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Order Your Yearbook Online!  Don't worry about your student remembering to deliver the check for ordering their yearbook!  Click on the following link and order it online!

  Http://www.myyear.com/account/login.htm

  

  

PARENTS: 

If you pick up your child in the afternoons, please arrive no later than 4:00.   After 4:00 your students can be picked up in the circular drive in the front of the school.  If you still cannot pick your child up by this time, please call the principal to make special arrangements. - Sharon Mock, Principal

  

Student/Parent handbook now online! 

Principal Sharon Mock
Assistant Principals:

Ed Miller
Steve Fry

Counselors Kathy Lehnhoff
Sherry Eckhart
Susie McCalla
School Hours

 Tardy Bell: 7:45am

 Dismissal: 3:30pm

Enrollment 785
School Colors Blue and White
Mascot Spikes
Motto  The Best is in the Middle!

Directions to School

From IH 10 take Sidney Baker to 1607 Sidney Baker. 

Achievements

     2008 NCEA "High Performing Campus" Award
     Choir makes Sweepstakes Rating
     Orchestra makes Sweepstakes Rating
     Destination Imagination Teams win 2nd and 3rd place at Regional
     Student Wins 2nd place in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
     essay contest.
     12 Students Place at UIL Tournament of Champions Competition
         

Campus Programs

     Peterson Chess Club

          All students are invited to join!

     UIL Academic Competition

          Peterson competes against other schools in the region for
          academic honors!  Competitions are held in early spring.  
          Open to anyone who wants to excel in academic 
          achievement!
    

     Peer Mediation Program

          This is a program that allows students to be trained as
          mediators that help other students resolve issues between
          themselves in an appropriate manner.  Students wishing
          to become mediators need to apply in the counselor's office.


     Principal's Advisory Committee

          This committee meets with the principal on a monthly basis to
          discuss concerns amongst the students as well as to assist in
          planning events for the student body.


     Peterson Media Club

          The Peterson Media Club is an opportunity for students to try
          out their on-camera skills.  This club creates a weekly video
          news cast with interviews and information about up coming
          events! 

     Student Council

          Students are elected by their academic team peers to
          represent them on the student council.  The student
          council organizes different events during the year including
          campus events to help support our Special Olympics
          students when they go to competition!  

     National Junior Honor Society

          The Hal Peterson Middle School Chapter of the National Junior
          Honor Society is open to students who excel in their studies. 
          Students are inducted in the spring of their 7th grade year
          and participate in service projects throughout their 8th grade
          year.  

     Destination ImagiNation

          Destination ImagiNation allows participants of all ages to
          access their creativity, learn problem-solving skills, and
          experience successful teamwork strategies as they
          develop unique solutions to challenges.  Hal Peterson
          has several teams that successfully compete with other
          schools in the region each year.   

Parent Involvement Opportunities

PT0 - The HPMS-PTO meets the first Monday of every month!  Join us!

PTO offers dinner certificates now through May 31st.  Click here for more

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