🏀 Lady Bears Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Any Lady Bear interested in trying out for the basketball team — make sure you join the Band App to stay up to date with all the information Coach Hayes is sharing!
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to request to join the group:
👉 https://band.us/n/a3a3bcO6p2s3l
⚠️ Reminder: All athletes must have a completed sports physical and athletic packet turned in BEFORE try-outs and/or conditioning begins.
Any Lady Bear interested in trying out for the basketball team — make sure you join the Band App to stay up to date with all the information Coach Hayes is sharing!
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to request to join the group:
👉 https://band.us/n/a3a3bcO6p2s3l
⚠️ Reminder: All athletes must have a completed sports physical and athletic packet turned in BEFORE try-outs and/or conditioning begins.
❄️ Winter is coming — and so are winter SPORTS! 🏀🤼♂️
Make sure you’re ready to hit the court, mat, or ice by turning in your updated sports physical and completed athletic packet to HEMS before you practice or try out!
👉 Sports physicals must be dated on or after May 1, 2025.
🔴 Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK, Bears! 🔴
October 27-31
Get ready to show your school spirit and take a stand against drugs! Each day has a fun theme—so plan your outfits and bring that Bear energy! 🐾💜
📅 Spirit Week Themes:
Monday: Follow Your Dreams, Don’t Do Drugs! – Wear your PJs 💤
Tuesday: Lei Off Drugs! – Dress in tropical or Hawaiian gear 🌺
Wednesday: Don’t Get Mixed Up in Drugs! – Rock your mismatched clothes 🤪
Thursday: Spirit Day! – Wear your purple or Bear gear 🟣🐻
Friday: Say “Boo!” to Drugs! – Wear your Halloween costume 👻
✨ Teacher Team Spirit Challenge! ✨
Teachers, join the fun! Each day you participate, you’ll earn points for your grade-level or department team. Bonus points for creativity and group photos! 📸
The team with the most spirit at the end of the week wins a special treat from administration—and major bragging rights! 😎
Let’s fill our halls with purple pride, positivity, and Bear spirit! 💜🐾
October 27-31
Get ready to show your school spirit and take a stand against drugs! Each day has a fun theme—so plan your outfits and bring that Bear energy! 🐾💜
📅 Spirit Week Themes:
Monday: Follow Your Dreams, Don’t Do Drugs! – Wear your PJs 💤
Tuesday: Lei Off Drugs! – Dress in tropical or Hawaiian gear 🌺
Wednesday: Don’t Get Mixed Up in Drugs! – Rock your mismatched clothes 🤪
Thursday: Spirit Day! – Wear your purple or Bear gear 🟣🐻
Friday: Say “Boo!” to Drugs! – Wear your Halloween costume 👻
✨ Teacher Team Spirit Challenge! ✨
Teachers, join the fun! Each day you participate, you’ll earn points for your grade-level or department team. Bonus points for creativity and group photos! 📸
The team with the most spirit at the end of the week wins a special treat from administration—and major bragging rights! 😎
Let’s fill our halls with purple pride, positivity, and Bear spirit! 💜🐾
📣 What’s Happening at HEMS This Week: Oct 20-25?
It’s a busy and exciting week for our Bears with school events and plenty of action on the courts and fields! Stay tuned and come out to support our students as they shine both in the classroom and in athletics! 🐻💜
It’s a busy and exciting week for our Bears with school events and plenty of action on the courts and fields! Stay tuned and come out to support our students as they shine both in the classroom and in athletics! 🐻💜
🌟 HEMS Educator Spotlight! 🌟
This week we’re shouting out Mr. Dakota Perry — the definition of a TEAM PLAYER! 💪💜🐻
He stepped up to take care of the library assistants while the librarian was away (talk about going above and beyond!). When she tried to thank him with coffee and candy, he graciously declined — just doing it out of the goodness of his heart! ☕🍬💫
Thank you, Mr. Perry, for simply being FANTASTIC! 🙌
This week we’re shouting out Mr. Dakota Perry — the definition of a TEAM PLAYER! 💪💜🐻
He stepped up to take care of the library assistants while the librarian was away (talk about going above and beyond!). When she tried to thank him with coffee and candy, he graciously declined — just doing it out of the goodness of his heart! ☕🍬💫
Thank you, Mr. Perry, for simply being FANTASTIC! 🙌
📢 Hey Bear Families! Report cards and Data Portfolio sheets are heading home today! 🐻💜
Take some time to check out your student’s progress and celebrate their hard work!
Haven’t signed up for your Parent-Teacher Conference yet? Don’t wait — spots are filling up fast! 🗓️✏️
Take some time to check out your student’s progress and celebrate their hard work!
Haven’t signed up for your Parent-Teacher Conference yet? Don’t wait — spots are filling up fast! 🗓️✏️
🎃 BOO GRAMS & BEAR GEAR SALE! 👻
Starting Friday, Oct. 17, we’ll be at lunch selling:
💌 Boo Grams – $2
✨ Stickers – $1
👜 Bags – $5
👕 T-shirts – $15
🧥 Hoodies – $25
Catch us Oct. 17, 21 & 22 during lunch!
All items are first come, first served, and once they’re gone — they’re gone! 😱
Show your HEMS pride and spread some spooky cheer! 💜🖤🐻🎃
📣 Attention HEMS Families!
We’re excited to launch our parent newsletter — The Roar Report: HEMS News! 🐻
Stay informed about all the latest happenings, upcoming events, and important updates at HEMS.
Check it out so you can stay in the know!
We’re excited to launch our parent newsletter — The Roar Report: HEMS News! 🐻
Stay informed about all the latest happenings, upcoming events, and important updates at HEMS.
Check it out so you can stay in the know!
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Ms. Thomas’s 7th Grade Math Classes! 🎉
Ms. Thomas’s students have completed the most MATHia workspaces during the first 9 weeks — an incredible achievement! 🏆 Their dedication and hard work paid off, and they even tracked their progress using a MATHia tracker to stay on top of their goals.
As a result, the traveling trophy is officially in their hands! 🐻👏
Way to go, Bears — keep up the amazing work! 💪📚✨
Ms. Thomas’s students have completed the most MATHia workspaces during the first 9 weeks — an incredible achievement! 🏆 Their dedication and hard work paid off, and they even tracked their progress using a MATHia tracker to stay on top of their goals.
As a result, the traveling trophy is officially in their hands! 🐻👏
Way to go, Bears — keep up the amazing work! 💪📚✨
📅 What’s Happening at HEMS This Week! 🐻💜
Take a look at all the exciting things our Bears have going on — from athletic matchups to school events!
🏈 Athletics:
Our Bears are hitting the field, court, and course with energy and East pride! Come out and cheer them on — let’s pack the stands in purple and black!
🎓 School Events:
From classroom achievements to special activities, there’s always something happening at Huntington East! Stay tuned, stay involved, and let’s make it another great week at HEMS!
💜 #HEMSPride #GoBears #BearNation
Take a look at all the exciting things our Bears have going on — from athletic matchups to school events!
🏈 Athletics:
Our Bears are hitting the field, court, and course with energy and East pride! Come out and cheer them on — let’s pack the stands in purple and black!
🎓 School Events:
From classroom achievements to special activities, there’s always something happening at Huntington East! Stay tuned, stay involved, and let’s make it another great week at HEMS!
💜 #HEMSPride #GoBears #BearNation
🐻 Did you miss your chance to grab Bears gear? Or just want something NEW to show your spirit? We’ve got you covered! 🎉
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link below to order your gear today!
👕 https://bit.ly/HEMStshirts
But don’t hibernate on this deal—the sale ends October 17th! 🕒💜
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link below to order your gear today!
👕 https://bit.ly/HEMStshirts
But don’t hibernate on this deal—the sale ends October 17th! 🕒💜
🔥 PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS!!! 🔥
Get ready for 8th Grade Night this Thursday, October 16th at Huntington High School!
Let’s show everyone what HEMS pride looks like! 💜🐻
Check out the attached flyer for all the details, and if you have any questions, reach out to Coach April.
🎨 8th graders—bring the energy! Make those BIG, bold, and spirited posters to cheer on our future Highlanders and represent our Bears with pride! 💪
Hey Bear Families! 🐾 We want to hear from you! Take a moment to fill out our Family Needs Survey so we can better support you and your student at HEMS. 💜
👉 https://bit.ly/HEMSFamilySurvey25-26
👉 https://bit.ly/HEMSFamilySurvey25-26
🧠 Anger Management for Youth – Free Session
Learn to understand and manage anger in healthy ways!
Parents & caregivers are highly encouraged to attend with their child.
📅 Date: October 28, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
👥 Ages: Secondary (13–17 years)
📍 Virtual Session
✅ Certificate of Attendance after the survey
👉 Register Here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rtxRezACu1AvX0
🎯 Training Objectives
Identify what it feels like to be angry
Discuss stress-reduction tactics
Practice relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation
Note: CEUs are not available for this youth session.
Providers & educators interested in facilitator training:
🔗 Facilitator Training Info
Positive Behavior Support Program
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities
📍 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
📞 855-558-4296 | 📠 Fax: 877-706-4692
✉️ PBS@hsc.wvu.edu
🌐 pbs.cedwvu.org
Learn to understand and manage anger in healthy ways!
Parents & caregivers are highly encouraged to attend with their child.
📅 Date: October 28, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
👥 Ages: Secondary (13–17 years)
📍 Virtual Session
✅ Certificate of Attendance after the survey
👉 Register Here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rtxRezACu1AvX0
🎯 Training Objectives
Identify what it feels like to be angry
Discuss stress-reduction tactics
Practice relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation
Note: CEUs are not available for this youth session.
Providers & educators interested in facilitator training:
🔗 Facilitator Training Info
Positive Behavior Support Program
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities
📍 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
📞 855-558-4296 | 📠 Fax: 877-706-4692
✉️ PBS@hsc.wvu.edu
🌐 pbs.cedwvu.org
🎉🏈🏀 Happy National Coaches Day! 📣🎾🏐
Thank you to all of our HEMS Coaches for the time, dedication, and heart you pour into our Bears! 💜
You teach teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship — both on and off the field.
Because of you, our students grow stronger, play harder, and roar louder every day! 🐻💪
WHO’S GOT THE LOUDEST ROAR AND THE SHARPEST CLAWS? 🐻🔥
This Thursday, our HEMS Bears Football Team hits the road to Milton to take on the Panthers — and it’s more than just a game… it’s a battle for bragging rights! 💪🏈
There’s a friendly wager on the line to see which team will bring home the W, and we already know who’s coming to claim it. 👀
Let’s show the Panthers what happens when you challenge the BEARS — we roar louder, strike harder, and never back down! 💜🐾
This Thursday, our HEMS Bears Football Team hits the road to Milton to take on the Panthers — and it’s more than just a game… it’s a battle for bragging rights! 💪🏈
There’s a friendly wager on the line to see which team will bring home the W, and we already know who’s coming to claim it. 👀
Let’s show the Panthers what happens when you challenge the BEARS — we roar louder, strike harder, and never back down! 💜🐾
The HEMS Greenhouse Club is busy winterizing our beds 🌾✨ — dreaming of a bloom-tiful spring ahead! 🌸💐
We’re also accepting houseplant donations 🪴 to keep our students learning and growing through the winter! 🌿💚
We’re also accepting houseplant donations 🪴 to keep our students learning and growing through the winter! 🌿💚
🐻 True Educator Spotlight 🐻
Mr. John Lynch, our HEMS STEM teacher, has been guiding our Bears in 3D printing custom flower pots to support the Greenhouse Club! Through this project, students are learning to problem-solve and design pots with the proper drainage and size needed to help our plants grow.
Thank you, Mr. Lynch, for being a True Educator and helping our Bears learn through creativity and innovation! 🌱✨
Mr. John Lynch, our HEMS STEM teacher, has been guiding our Bears in 3D printing custom flower pots to support the Greenhouse Club! Through this project, students are learning to problem-solve and design pots with the proper drainage and size needed to help our plants grow.
Thank you, Mr. Lynch, for being a True Educator and helping our Bears learn through creativity and innovation! 🌱✨
✨ 💜 Bear Hugs for Our Custodians! 💜 ✨
Our custodians are the true heroes of the Bear Den! 🐻🧹
They work hard every single day to keep our school clean, shiny, and safe for all of our Bears to learn and grow. From classrooms to hallways, every corner of our building shines because of their dedication and care.
We are so grateful for everything you do to make our school a welcoming home for our Bears! 🌟👏
Our custodians are the true heroes of the Bear Den! 🐻🧹
They work hard every single day to keep our school clean, shiny, and safe for all of our Bears to learn and grow. From classrooms to hallways, every corner of our building shines because of their dedication and care.
We are so grateful for everything you do to make our school a welcoming home for our Bears! 🌟👏
📸 Still need to order pictures?
Good news! Our NEW Code Lookup Tool makes it simple. Just scan the QR code and follow the directions to access your child’s picture ordering gallery.
👉 You’ll need your student’s last name and student ID number for data security.
💬 Having trouble with the Code Lookup or navigating the site? Our Customer Service team is ready to help through the Live Chat feature at www.strawbridge.net
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Good news! Our NEW Code Lookup Tool makes it simple. Just scan the QR code and follow the directions to access your child’s picture ordering gallery.
👉 You’ll need your student’s last name and student ID number for data security.
💬 Having trouble with the Code Lookup or navigating the site? Our Customer Service team is ready to help through the Live Chat feature at www.strawbridge.net
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