| September 14th, 2026 Dear Indian Hills Middle School Community: As we approach a new week, I would like to express appreciation for our school community for the positive efforts that you and our staff members are making on behalf of our students. I appreciate the PTSA’s efforts to support our school as well as their plan to provide meals and a survival station for Parent Teacher Conferences next week. I appreciate our SCC for supporting school funding needs for students and teachers as well as digital citizenship at our school. At Indian Hills we continue to commit to promote kindness, civility, and respect at our school and to work to thoughtfully address issues when they arise. Thank you, as always, for your support of our students and our school. Sincerely, Shelly Karren IHMS Principal |
 How to sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences: Open the Parent Square app or sign in on a computer. Link – https//www.parentsquare.com/signin Find the notification or navigate to the specific class feed containing the Parent Teacher Conference SIgn Up post. Click or tap on Sign Up on the post. Select an available open time slot. Choose your student from the drop-down menu (if required) and submit your choice. |
 ✔ Parent Teacher Conferences Sept. : Sign-ups for appointments will be available this week on Parent Square beginning on Monday, September 14th at 4:00pm thru Monday, September 21st at 11:00am. For PTC’s, we will have in-person appointments from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21st and in-person appointments on Tuesday, September 22nd from 4:00-7:30 p.m. We invite all parents who wish to meet with our teachers to attend conferences. ✔ Intramural Activities: Cross country is underway. The first meet will be on Thursday, September 17th here at Indian Hills Middle Schoolat 3:30 p.m. Good luck runners! We will let you know when the Chess Club will begin meeting—it should be soon. ✔ 6th grade Middle School Success Group: Our School Social Worker, Ms. Gadsby, will soon begin offering small counseling and skill building groups. For those currently in 6th grade, a Middle School Success Group will be offered and will focus on building skills in the following areas: executive functioning, self-advocacy and communication, stress and coping and healthy friendships. Additional groups will be available throughout the school year for all grade levels. Topics can include: Stress & Coping, Health Relationships, Emotional Regulation and Skill building. Groups take place during the school day, once a week for 30 minutes and last for 6-8 weeks. Signed parent permission is required. Please email Ms. Gadsby if you are interested in having your student participate in a group or have additional questions – sarah.gadsby@canyonsdistrict.org . ✔ Warrior Support: Warrior Support continues on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the library from 3:00-4:00pm. Students can use that time for extra help, quiet homework time or a great place to study. ✔ Follow us on Instagram @indianhillsmiddleschool Check out the amazing things happening around our school! |
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 📖Library Key Takeaways This Week 38 8th graders were accepted to the SLACer committee First SLACer meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 16 during A lunch 87 students signed up for book club Books will be delivered this week. Students should finish books by October 13th for our book club discussion at lunch We have a fun library-sponsored school-wide event coming on October 2. More information in future newsletters. |
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 Joining the Indian Hills PTSA is quick, easy, and only $10, no volunteering is required. Follow the link to join today! https://indianhills.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13! Show your love and keep your grandparents connected by gifting them a PTSA Membership. It is a fantastic, hassle-free way to involve them in your child’s school community. Why Sign Up Grandparents? Stay Informed: They receive regular updates about school events and student life. Zero Pressure: Volunteering and attending meetings are strictly optional. Warm Welcome: They are always invited to volunteer and attend meetings if they wish! Pricing & Registration Membership Cost: $10 per grandparent How to Join: Click here to Purchase a Grandparent PTSA Membership https://indianhills.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true |
 Start working on your Reflections entry today! 2026-27 National PTA Reflections Theme is “What My Culture Means To Me”. For all the details, visit https://www.utahpta.org/ref . Submission deadline is Oct 1. Videos about the Reflections Contest: This video is a Call For Entries video for Reflections, generic with the theme at the end: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19A-d7jNya4rV4tQ9-HDo7Fzx0BUquuWW/view?usp=sharing This video is a Brainstorming video for this year’s theme: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhwdJbo4tC6ydrSs9KiKv_04Q4ESTVkw/view?usp=sharing Here is a 40 sec video introducing this year’s theme: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhwdJbo4tC6ydrSs9KiKv_04Q4ESTVkw/view?usp=sharing Here are 2 brainstorming printables for the theme: This one is filled in with prompts: https://www.utahpta.org/files/docs/Reflections%20Brainstorm%20Prompts%20-%20What%20My%20Culture%20Means%20to%20Me%20.pdf Here is the link to the Rules for Reflecitons entries. https://www.utahpta.org/files/docs/Official%20Rules-26.pdf |
 Sept. 16: Drama Squad 3:10pm Kiva Sept. 17: Cross Country Quad Meet @ IHMS 3:45pm Sept. 21 & Sept. 22: Parent Teacher Conferences Sept. 25: No School – PTC Recess Sept. 28: No School – Teacher Professional Development Day Sept. 30: Drama Squad 3:10pm Kiva Oct. 1: Sewing Guild 3:00pm Ms. Smith’s classroom Oct. 2: Citizen of the Month 7:00am Warrior Room Oct. 5: PTSA Meeting 9:00am Warrior Room Oct. 5: NJHS Meeting 3:00pm Warrior Room Oct. 6: Book Blitz – Both Lunches in Library |
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