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The Ridge Roundup: Friday, August 15th

Posted Date: 8/15/25 (11:51 AM)
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Friday, August 15th 2025

Dear HRMS Families,

It is hard to believe we are less than three weeks away from the first day of school. Many families are still making the most of these final days of summer, and we feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful place to enjoy them.

Here at Harbor Ridge, our team is busy preparing classrooms, hallways, and spaces to ensure students and staff have everything they need for a strong start. This time of year brings a sense of excitement and possibility, a fresh start for everyone. It can also bring some butterflies. Students may be wondering: What will my classes be like? Who will my homeroom teacher be? Who will I sit with at lunch?

These feelings are natural. We encourage you to talk with your student, listen to their thoughts, and use opportunities like 6th Grade Orientation (August 19th) & Walkabout Day (August 25th) to help them feel more comfortable. Remind them that HRMS is full of caring staff and welcoming students who will help them find their place, their friends, and their rhythm. That first-day anxiousness will fade as they settle in and feel at home.

We are excited to welcome all our Falcons back to campus soon.

Go Falcons
Danielle O'Leary
Principal, Harbor Ridge Middle School
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School Supplies

School Supplies Provided for Every Student! We are excited to share that our school is providing key school supplies for every student this year! Each student will receive:

  • Binder with tabs
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • Graph Paper
  • 1 Pocket Folder
  • 2 Composition Books
  • Pencil pouch
  • Pencils and colored pencils
  • Pens
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Highlighters
  • Sharpies
  • Black Flair Pens
  • Erasers
  • Glue sticks
  • Headphones 

These items are designed to help students stay organized and prepared for learning every day. Families will not need to purchase these specific supplies—just send your student ready to learn, and we’ll take care of the rest!
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PE Clothes

We will not be selling school issued PE uniforms but students will be required to bring these items for PE.
  • Blue, black, or gray shorts
  • Light gray or white shirt with first initial and last name written on the front 
  • Gym shoes

Online Bookkeeper

You can now purchase your ASB card and Yearbook online for the 2025-2026 school year. Directions are below
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6th Grade Orientation & School Walkabout

Incoming 6th Graders & NEW to HRMS

We are looking forward to seeing your student on Tuesday, August 19 from 9:45 to 12:00PM for 6th Grade Orientation! This is a drop-off event. You can walk your child's schedule at the end of the event between 12:00-12:30.

6th graders need to register for Orientation Day on August 19, by completing this Google Form. Please register by Friday. Those unable to attend, please see below. 

All Grades Schedule Walkabout 

Monday, August 25th the school will be open from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM for ALL students to walk their schedule. This is an informal/drop-in event, but an awesome time for your student to feel orientated to their new schedule.  
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HRMS Apparel

Lot's of office apparel options on our online store.
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Athletics

Harbor Ridge Middle School believes that interscholastic sports and activities promote sportsmanship and citizenship. The athletic/activity programs instill pride in school, and community, teach lessons for life, and self-discipline, and develop students physically and emotionally.
Activities/Athletics are an extension of a solid educational program.

SPORTS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • ASB Membership of $20 – One-time fee good for all sports during a school year. Your student can bring in $20 cash or a check to the bookkeeper. You can pay with a credit/debit card by going to the PSD Online Payment Portal. Username - Enter the student's ID number. Password - Enter the student's Last Name (IN ALL CAPS). *Do Not Sign in as a Guest
  • Sports Physical - Any student wanting to participate in a school sport must have a current Sports Physical (forms may vary) on file here at HRMS. These physicals are good for 24 months. The Fee varies with your primary healthcare provider, or you can complete a physical at no cost through Community Health Care Key Medical Clinic. Please call them 253-884-9221 to confirm days and times available for sports physicals.
  • Academic Eligibility - Student-athletes must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 (which is a C average) and have no more than one course with an F.

REGISTER FOR ATHLETICS AT HARBOR RIDGE:
Please register through the PSD FinalForms website at Final Forms

Click on this Parent Playbook for a visual guide to getting started on FinalForms. If you require any support during the registration process, you can:
  • Click the “Get Help” button on the website for FinalForms technical support.
  • Contact our office secretary, Michelle Daugherty, at daughertym@psd401.net or (253) 530-1908 for Harbor Ridge support.
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[Sunday, Aug 17 at 3:36 PM]
Just wanted to provide an update about schedules. We understand that many students and families have been able to see schedules through various platforms. Please know that schedules are still a work in progress. Over the next week our counselors will be working hard to review, make adjustments, and ensure students have the classes they need. We will provide an update on timeline in the coming days.

Additionally, as many of you know Mrs. Lenker has transitioned to Goodman Middle School as the new assistant principal. We are excited for her new adventure and will miss her! We would like to welcome Beth Ruffner to HRMS as our new counselor! Ms. Ruffler was previously at Purdy Elementary, and is thrilled to be joining the Falcon Family.

Counselors
Beth Ruffler (A-K)
Bethany McDermott (L-Z)