Attention HJH Parent(s),
The PM 2 FAST administration for grades 6-8 is now complete. You can now view your child's results in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Directions for locating score reports are available here: https://5il.co/21z1b. Make-up testing will continue this week.
Thank you,
🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆
Huge congratulations to our incredible FFA members who competed at the District competition today. We are bringing home FIRST PLACE in not one, but three categories!
Our members showed up, spoke up, and led the way. Join us in celebrating our winners:
🥇 Prepared Public Speaking: Lainey Johnson
🥇 Extemporaneous Speaking: Adalynn Southwell
🥇 Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Lainey Johnson, Jillian Keen, Ella Hayes, Danielle Congleton, Adalynn Southwell, Rylee Tubbs, Julianna McDuffie
All those hours of practice and memorization paid off! We are so proud of the hard work, professionalism, and blue-jacket pride displayed by this group. Next stop: Florida State FFA Convention in June! 🚀💙💛
Want to surprise a friend or your favorite teacher? Stop by Room 609 or 610 between January 20th – 30th to send a treat to someone special.
Best of all, every treat you send helps support our Student Council! 🐾
📅 Dates: Jan 20 – Jan 30
📍 Location: Rooms 609 & 610
💸 Support: Student Council Fundraiser
Hardee Junior High Yearbook 2025–2026 sneak peek!
Here’s what the 2025–2026 HJH Yearbook cover will look like!
Pre-order your yearbook now to make sure you get a copy when they arrive in May.
Cost: $35.00
Order location: See Ms. Knight in Room 601
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
We are proud to “B” the HJH Wildcats!!
We have a week full of special activities planned, and the Book Fair will be open all week for students to shop. Whether you love mystery, graphic novels, or nonfiction, there is something for everyone!
The rivalry continues! Students, mark your calendars for Friday, March 13th as our volleyball teams go head-to-head against the faculty in the ultimate volleyball showdown!
🎟️ ADMISSION: This event is FREE for students to attend, but there’s a catch!
Students must stay "Game Ready" starting RIGHT NOW. From January 20th through March 12th, the following rules apply:
✅ Attendance Matters: Students must have 4 or fewer unexcused absences.
✅ Behavior Counts: Students must have ZERO referrals resulting in ACE or OSS.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Student eligibility starts TODAY! Keep those grades up, stay in class, and keep your record clean so you don’t miss out on the action.
🔬🏆 Science Fair Awards Ceremony 🏆🔬
We are so proud of our students and their hard work in this year’s Science Fair!
📍 Hardee Junior High School
📅 Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 A.M.
📌 Location: Auditorium
Parents and families are welcome to attend! Please enter through the front office, bring your ID, and pick up a visitor’s sticker before heading to the auditorium. We recommend arriving early to allow time for check-in.
✨ Important: All students who participated in the Science Fair will be recognized.
We can’t wait to celebrate our young scientists and their amazing projects. Thank you for supporting our students! 💙📚
It is time to celebrate the hard work, leadership, and dedication found in our hallways! Please join us in congratulating our Student and Teacher of the Month recipients for January. These individuals have gone above and beyond to make HJH a better place to learn and grow.
🎓 Students of the Month
6th Grade: Brayden Smith
7th Grade: Belen Medina
8th Grade: Bella Medina
🍎 Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Erica Durden
Thank you all for your commitment to excellence! Your Wildcat family is so proud of you. 🐾✨
🗓 When: Tuesday, Jan 20th
📍 Where: HJH Cafeteria
🚗 Parking: Please use the parent parking lot.
Behind every successful student is a team of dedicated professionals. Tonight, we have the honor of celebrating two individuals who represent the pinnacle of excellence in education: Micah Myers, our Teacher of the Year and Michelle Knight, our Educational Support Staff of the Year.
From the classroom to the front office and everywhere in between, these honorees go above and beyond every single day. Their passion, leadership, and commitment to our school community are an inspiration to us all.
Join us in wishing them a wonderful evening at tonight's banquet! 👏
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Hardee Junior High School will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We hope our students and staff have a meaningful day of reflection and rest.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Tuesday morning! 🐾
📅 When: Tuesday, January 13th
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Hardee Junior High Gym
Important Entry & Parking Info:
Please enter through the bus loop gate.
🚫 Reminder: Please DO NOT park on the grass.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧬🧪🧫
📢 Yearbook Alert! 📢
Pre-sales are officially OPEN! Grab your 2025-2026 yearbook for just $35.
Students can stop by Room 601 to purchase yours and lock in the memories. Don't wait! 📖✍️
🏆 Final Week Alert: Finish Strong, Movie Stars! 🌟
You've made it through the first two weeks of our 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie Edition and the creativity has been incredible! This is it—the final, festive stretch. Let's make this last week the best one yet!
Get your outfits prepped this weekend—we can't wait to see your creativity!
❄️ Happy Winter Holidays! ☃️
The countdown to a well-deserved break is on! Please take note of our holiday schedule:
Early Release Day: Students will have an early release on Friday, December 19th.
No School for Students: Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th.
School Resumes: Students will return to class on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.
We wish all of our students and families a joyous, restful, and safe holiday season!
We have some exciting news just in time for the holidays (or any occasion)!
As a token of appreciation from our partners at Lifetouch, you can now enjoy a fantastic deal on the Shutterfly website. Get 50% OFF personalized photo gifts and keepsakes!
This is a perfect opportunity to create custom photo books, calendars, mugs, and more using your favorite school pictures or family memories.
🏀 HJH Students vs. Staff Basketball Game! 🍿
Get ready for the most anticipated game of the year! Our HJH Girls & Boys Basketball Teams are taking on the HJH Staff in a friendly but fierce competition!
Game Details
📅 Date: Friday, December 19th
⏰ Time: 1st - 3rd Periods
📍 Location: HJH Gym
🎟️ Admission: Just $1
Fuel Up!
Concessions will be open with all your favorites:
🍬 Candy
🍟 Chips
🌭 Hotdogs
🥤 Drinks
⚠️ Important Attendance Criteria for Students
To attend this exciting game, students must maintain good behavior and not have any ACE (Alternative Classroom Environment) or OSS (Out-of-School Suspension) from Monday, December 8th, through Thursday, December 18th.
Students who do not meet the criteria will report to the auditorium during the game.
Parents and Guardians: Please encourage your student to stay on their best behavior so they don't miss out on this fun event!
See you on the 19th! Go Wildcats! 💙🐾
We are having an amazing time celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie Edition! Ready to level up your costume game? Here’s a look at the movie-inspired themes coming your way next week.
