Crow Word of the Week
"Dakáakannuusuua"
means "Thanksgiving" in the Crow language
With the holiday season upon us, this is a perfect time to celebrate gratitude, togetherness, and cultural appreciation. Let’s continue to honor and embrace the Crow language by using this word in conversations and activities.
The Crow word for Thanksgiving is available in the Crow Language Dictionary, and you can find the pronunciation here: https://dictionary.crowlanguage.org/#/E/thanksgiving.
Thank you for your commitment to integrating Crow language and culture into our community. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving season!
Previous words
"a'hoo" means "thank you"
"dakáakiskoochiia" means "turkey"
"ítchi-k" means "good"
MSU Science Day
Introducing our new teachers
Jessica Whiteman My name is Jessica Whiteman. I have lived in Hardin all my life. I graduated from Hardin High School. I graduated from University of Montana- Western where I received my Bachelors of Science- Elementary Education. I have three children: ages 23, 12, and 8. My great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and now I have all been teachers in Big Horn County. I guess you can say it runs in the family. I am so excited to be teaching at the Hardin Middle School and ready for a great year. |
Neal Peaton I am married with 3 children and 2 grandchildren and another one on its way. I went to high school in Laurel and have a college degree in Business Management through University of Phoenix. I worked for 4 years in Laurel Middle School and Yellowstone Academy as a Para. This is my first year here and my first year as a teacher. Before that I served in the Army as an Infantryman for 20 years, from which I am now retired. |
Maria Cristina Tomimbang My name is Maria Cristina Tomimbang. I earned my bachelor's degree at Philippine Normal University, the center for education in my country. I've been teaching mathematics for 21 years now. This is my second time teaching in Hardin district. I find the community very supportive and appreciative to the work I do for the kids. I am always privileged to be part of their journey in learning. |
December Events
DATE | EVENT DETAILS |
|---|---|
FRIDAY | 2nd Quarter |
FRIDAY | IEFA Stations All day, no regular classes. |
MONDAY | Dental Screenings |
WEDNESDAY | BNSF Presentation Advisory |
MONDAY | MS Boys Basketball begins Players must have concussion form, physical and bus form to the front office before they are allowed to practice. |
WEDNESDAY | Middle School and High School Music Concert 2:00 PM |
THURSDAY | Middle School Science Fair All Day - Students will be called out throughout the day. |
Saturday, December 23 - | No School Winter Break |
HMS Athletics
Asset
Monday - Thursday, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
First Day: September 9, 2024
AFTER SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL TUTORING
Students can voluntarily stay after school to receive extra help and time to complete assignments with certified teachers.
Snacks are provided.
Bus transportation to the Crow Agency school is provided at 5:15 p.m.
HMS Clubs
CLUB | ADVISOR | SCHEDULE |
Beading | Mrs. Schoolcraft-Ebert | Monday after school |
Indigenous Club | Mrs. Stands | Tuesday after school |
Two Spirit Club | Mrs. Richards-Fox | Wednesday after school |
Chess Club | Mrs. Nanola | Thursday after school |
STEAM Team | Mrs. Schuster | 6th period elective |
Student Council | Mrs. Schoolcraft-Ebert | 8th grade Advisory |
Hope Squad | Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Richards-Fox | 1st period elective |
About HMS
611 5th St W
Hardin, MT 59034