David C. Outwin Middle School

We have an exciting summer opportunity! Hesperia Community Schools is proud to be a Summer Food Service Program site this summer. Please see the attached flyer with information. If you have any questions, please contact Dana Gierzak at gierzakd@hesp.net. You can also keep up with our food service department news at: https://www.hesp.net/page/food-service

A Message from Mrs. Ingell: Middle School students are continuing to work hard in their classes and earn panther bucks! We enjoy offering field trips and end of year activities to our students! In order to participate in these activities, students earn them by working hard in their classes, and behaving appropriately. We want students to be rewarded at the end of the year for meeting these expectations! Sports and Activities: * Tuesday-Middle School Track @ Whitehall at 4:00 p.m. * Thursday-8th grade field trip to Detroit * Thursday- Commencement at 6:00 p.m. * Friday- 6th grade field trip to Camp Newaygo * Friday-7th grade field trip to Kropscott Farm Parents, thank you for all of your support this year! We appreciate it very much! Mrs. Ingell

A Message From Mrs. Ingell: The Middle School students will continue to listen to the book "Soar" read to them in their seminar classes. The last incentive for this year will be May 30th with a Baseball Tournament and cook out, where students may purchase items with their panther bucks. There will not be an incentive this week or next, due to Swing Out activities and field trips. The incentives have been a rewarding experience for students this year! Sports and Activities: * Monday-Middle School track meet at Montague at 4:00 p.m. * Monday- Spring Choir Concert at 6:30 * Wednesday-Middle School Conference Invitational at Mason County Central at 4:00 p.m. * Thursday- Middle School Spring Band Concert at 6:30, sixth graders warm up at 6:00 p.m. * Friday-Swing Out at 12:30 I hope all of the mothers out there had a beautiful day yesterday! We appreciate all that you do! Have an enjoyable week!

Mrs. Troughton is the Middle School Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Troughton’s innovative teaching methods, unwavering dedication to her students, and passion for teaching is truly unmatched! She actively engages students and staff alike, encouraging Panther Pride. Her classroom is a dynamic and engaging environment where students are encouraged to become active participants in their own learning. She demands excellence and respect-and she gets it back by giving it out everyday! Congratulations Louise on a job well done!

Here are some helpful end of the year dates for middle school:

Last week, a great group of our 8th graders took part in the final Speak Up! retreat of the school year at Camp Newaygo! Accompanied by Ms. Hansen and Mr. Dent, students enjoyed a two-day experience filled with classic camp fun and meaningful lessons in youth philanthropy. Huge thanks to Camp Newaygo for hosting such a powerful opportunity and to the Fremont Area Community Foundation for their continued support. We’re proud of our students for representing Hesperia Middle School and taking steps to positively impact their community! 💙

A Message from Mrs. Ingell: Here is the weekly announcement for this week: Please take the time to thank our teachers this week for all of their hard work and dedication! We are so fortunate to have them! Students in 5th grade will be working on M-Step on Tuesday and Thursday morning this week. Students in middle school will continue to hear the book "Soar" read in their seminar classes. The April Student of the Month assembly will be this Thursday during seminar. Middle School Sports and Activities: * Monday-Middle School track meet home vs. Mason County Central at 4:00 p.m. * Wednesday-Middle School track meet away at Manistee at 4:00 p.m. * Thursday-Student of the Month assembly * Salmon Release in the class party is on Friday at 11:30 * Middle School Frozen Yogurt Day is on Friday as well. . * Friday incentives outdoors and in the gym rotating between kickball, basketball, and dodgeball. * Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Have a great week, Mrs. Ingell

The 8th graders will be heading to the Ford Museum in Detroit on Thursday, May 22nd. Students need to arrive at school by 5:45 a.m. to board the charter bus. A permission slip will be sent home with your child—please keep an eye out for it.

Due to a variety of scheduling conflicts and low participation, tomorrow’s middle school dances/activity nights have been canceled. We appreciate your understanding and will look forward to planning future events that better fit everyone’s availability.

📢 Important Update: End-of-Year School Dates 📅 Due to the number of snow days this year, we’ve made adjustments to our end-of-year schedule to meet state requirements. Please see the updated dates in the graphic below. ⬇️ Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/30, is a half day of school. Thank you.

A Message from Mrs. Ingell: On Monday, students that were not here for M-Step last week will be taking the make up test. Students that have no missing assignments will receive a panther buck. forms for the Daddy Daughter Dance are due today as well. Middle School Sports and Activities: * 5th grade will be M-Step testing on Tuesday this week. * Middle School track meet @ Holton on Monday at 4:00 p.m. * Middle School track meet home on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. * Spring Formal Dance is Friday: 5th and 6th grade 5:30-7:00 p.m. 7th and 8th grade 7:00-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00, open gym and concessions are available Let's have a great week! Mrs. Ingell

Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/23, is a half day of school. Thank you.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. There is a middle school dance coming up Friday, May 2nd. Please see the flyer for details.

A Message from Mrs. Ingell: On Monday, we will have a kick off assembly for M-Step testing that starts on Tuesday for all 5th through 8th and 11th graders. Please remind your child to get rest the night before testing on Tuesday and Thursday. Middle School Sports and Activities: * Monday-Middle School Track @ Shelby 4:00 p.m. * Wednesday-Middle School Track Home vs. Hart 4:00 p.m. * Friday-Son and Stars Dance from 6:00-8:00 p.m. * May 2nd is the Middle School Spring Formal Dance * May 8th Student of the Month Assembly for April * May 9th Incentives and Testing Celebration day, 6th grade fundraiser Yoder's frozen Yogurt day * May 9th Daddy Daughter Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m. Have a great week! Let's go Panthers! Mrs. Ingell

Just a reminder we have a FULL DAY of school tomorrow. We have a HALF DAY of school on Friday this week, in observance of Good Friday. Thank you!

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A message from Mrs. Ingell: Middle school students will receive a panther buck on Monday if they have no missing assignments.Students are participating in the read aloud book "Soar" in their seminar classes. On Thursday, we will be having an assembly for February and March Student of the Month, All A's, Honor Roll, and the Panther buck drawing. On Monday next week, we will have a kick off assembly for M-Step testing that starts next week. Please remind your child to get rest the night before testing on Tuesday and Thursday. Middle School Sports and Activities: * Make up PSAT testing * Middle School track practice after school. * First middle school track meet is April 21st @ Shelby at 4:00 p.m. * First home middle school track meet is April 23rd against Hart at 4:00 p.m. * 7th grade field trip to the Dogwood Center is this Wednesday, April 16th. * April 22nd through May 2nd is M-Step testing * April 25th is the Son and Stars Dance * May 8th will be the April Student of the Month assembly Looks like the warm weather is almost here! Have a great week! Mrs. Ingell

A message from Mrs. Ingell: Welcome back middle school students! This week we are testing in the high school and eighth grade for the SAT, ACT, and the PSAT. There will be snacks and water available for students at break times. Please be quiet in the hallways during testing times. Students are to make sure their phones are silenced during testing times. They are not allowed in the testing areas. Please get rest the night before testing as well. Middle school students will be able to buy a treat from the incentive bag on Friday with a panther buck again. Students will be participating in the read aloud book "Soar" and another Rachel's Challenge connection this week as well to build kindness and compassion in our community. Middle School Sports and Activities: * 8th grade PSAT testing * Middle school boys and girls track practice * First middle school track meet is April 21st @ Shelby 4:00 p.m. * First home middle school track meet is April 23rd against Hart at 4:00 p.m. * 7th grade field trip to the Dogwood Center on April 16th * April 17th is the February and March Student of the Month, All A's, and Honor Roll assembly *MSTEP testing starts the week of April 22nd * May 8th will be the April Student of the Month assembly Once again, welcome back and let's finish the year strong! Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow! Mrs. Ingell