
Horizon Staff met students and families today during orientation. The kickoff to year 9 of Horizon Elementary begins August 20th. We are ready!


NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF INFORMATION
The Harrisburg School District has determined that the personally identifiable Special Education documents that had been collected, maintained, or used for providing educational services for students that have graduated, left district or are no longer receiving services prior to 2019 will be destroyed on October 1, 2024.
The following applicable Special Education records or documents will be destroyed:
Psychological Evaluation, Educational Assessments, Occupational Therapy Assessments, Speech/Hearing/Language Assessments, Physical Therapy Assessments, Preschool Assessments, Medical Information, Prior Notices, Multidisciplinary Team Reports, Classroom Observation Reports, Referral Forms, Classroom Teacher Reports
Behavioral Assessments, Agency Progress Reports, Individualized Education Plans
If you would like to receive any of the above-mentioned items please call the Special Education Director’s office – 743-9028 prior October 1, 2024, to arrange a convenient time to obtain them. IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE THE ITEMS WILL BE DESTROYED.

Orientation is TODAY from 12:00-8:00pm. Please call the office if you have not reserved a time with your child's teacher.Thank you to our AmAzInG PTO for providing a snap station in front of the building. We are excited to meet new students & welcome back returning students!


📊 Ready to take control of your finances? Join HHS Business Education Instructor, Stephanie Ornelas, for an insightful class on the “Ramsey 7 Baby Steps” to debt freedom and budgeting. You’ll also gain a better understanding of insurance and investments. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your financial future! 💰📈 6-Class Series, Starts: September 3rd. https://bit.ly/HSDPerFi


🧘♀️ Join Our Most Popular CommEd Class - Yoga with Lanelle McAllister! 🌟
Ready to start your Yoga journey? Meet Lanelle McAllister, a seasoned ERYT200 Certified Yoga instructor and a nurse with 32 years of experience! Lanelle blends traditional Yoga philosophy with modern science, making her classes perfect for everyone—whether you’re a beginner or have some experience.
Her upcoming class will focus on mind/body awareness, breath work, balance, and flexibility. With Lanelle’s guidance, you’ll explore variations and modifications that make Yoga accessible to all body types. 🌿
🗓️ 10 sessions | 1.25 hours each
📍 Location: Heritage School (formerly Liberty Elementary)
🚗 Parking: East side bus loop entrance
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the ripple-down effects of Yoga in your life! 🙌 Bring a water bottle and a mat (or borrow one of ours). See you on the mat!
https://bit.ly/HSDYoga2024
#NeverStopLearning


Team Horizon is back @ it preparing to meet our learners Thursday @ orientation. We participated in Team Building Activities & the District Inservice today. We enjoyed a yummy welcome back breakfast sponsored by our community partner - Crosswalk Community Church. #BetterTogether





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Support your Harrisburg Tigers with a yard sign--customized for any extra-curricular activity and add your student/athlete's name, number, and activity! We also have a generic Harrisburg Tiger sign. Scan the QR code or visit this site: https://harrisburghs.secureprintorder.com/docLib/


Cheer with the HHS Tiger Cheerleaders! Sign up for the 2024 Tiger Bowl Cheer Camp 💛 https://www.wearetigernation.org/tiger-bowl-2024-cheer-camp.html


For 4th - 8th Graders 🎨 Kick off the school year with creativity! Each artist will receive a sketchbook to end the summer and embark on a new artistic journey. In this class, we will explore various art-making processes, including painting, drawing, and collage. Students will have the opportunity to delve into their own creative interests while having fun and expressing themselves through art. Join us for a week of creativity and inspiration! https://bit.ly/3WhVcJL


Join the Tiger Team! 🐾 We’re hiring Custodial and Maintenance staff. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to make a difference in our schools. Apply now! https://bit.ly/HSDJobs


On the last day of school, students & staff were treated to Sumo Wrestling Matches for surpassing our Fun RUN Goal of $35,000. Mr. Wechsler, Mrs. Skibsted, Miss Zeigler, Mr. Eriksen, Miss Wieman, Miss Volk, Mrs. Nielsen, & Mrs. Christensen were good sport Sumo Wrestlers.





The overall Golden Awards were handed out at our final assembly on Wednesday. 1st place went to Miss Kayl's Class, 2nd place to Mrs. Kraayenbrink's Class, & 3rd Place to Mrs. Kerkaert's Class. Classes could earn golden items each week in specials, recess, lunchroom, & classroom.




5W are officially authors! They wrote and illustrated their own children’s book. They created their own storyline, planned, and edited their stories before completing and coloring their hardcover books!





5V & 5W created their own food trucks & menus. They found the area & perimeter of the truck & appliances to construct a 3-D mini version. They used their monetary knowledge to create a menu with food prices. They took turns ordering form each other’s menus - yum! @pringarrett


Thank you to PTO, Horizon Families, Horizon Students, Fun Run Chair Amy Christensen - & Lemonade Stand Chair - Sarah Hansen for making Friday a success. Our goal of $35K was surpassed as more than $38K was pledged. The Lemonade Stand raised more than $1,900 for Horizon Cares.





Horizon Elementary hosted our very first Senior Graduation Walk Day. These ladies were in the first 5th grade class at Horizon Elementary in 2016-2017. Mrs. Kirton was their 5th Grade teacher. Congratulations & best wishes on the next chapter! @pringarrett





As summer break approaches, please be aware that SFSD is once again offering the Free Summer Meal Program.


The Fun Run Day is here. We have a free will donation at our Lemonade stand that will benefit the PTO Horizon Cares Fund. @pringarrett



Members of Horizon's student council embarked on a field trip touring the Ronald McDonald House, gaining insights into the invaluable contributions it makes to our community. They also demonstrated their support by donating collected pop tabs to further its mission. #StuCo
