HCMS Newsblog

Armed Forces Day

2011-05-20T13:06:00.000-05:00

This video explains what Armed forces day is and when we started celebrating armed force

Armed Forces Day from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

s day.

Summer Vacation

2011-05-19T13:32:00.000-05:00

This story talks about up coming summer break.

Summer Vacation from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

D-Day

2011-05-19T13:16:00.000-05:00

Remembering D-Day from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Information about D-Day.

Destruction Down South

2011-05-19T13:12:00.000-05:00

Tornadoes in Alabama from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

A little info about the tornadoes in Alabama.

It Stops With Me!!

2011-05-19T13:09:00.000-05:00

Its bullying and the types of bullying!

Bullying from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Hunger Games

2011-05-19T13:07:00.000-05:00

The Hunger Games is the number 1 book seller. With a love story and action. I loved these books!!

Hunger Games from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #26

2011-05-19T12:41:00.000-05:00

This podcast is brought to you by Jake and Dustin. Enjoy!

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I-Band Concert

2011-05-18T13:22:00.001-05:00

On Friday, May 20, 2011, at 7 pm, Harlan’s own 7th/8th grade band will have its 4th consecutive I-Band Concert. The whole band is looking forward to the concert. Mr. Britt, the director, has appointed two student directors to take control of the actions, props and special effects. Actions have been made to go with each song. The songs that all instruments in the band will play are: Alice’s theme, Thriller, The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits, You Raise Me Up, and True Colors. The Drumline has a song called Groove Tube, and the flags have a song called Like OMG Baby. On Monday, May 2, the band started putting actions to music. The final act will be amazing and the last time the band gets together to play before the end of school. With only one week left till the final performance, pressure is rising to get the actions done and the music memorized.
Fundraisers have been made up and have been done to get the costumes and props needed for the show. Costumes and props can still be donated to the band. With an orchestra based band setting for some of the songs and some songs set up on stage with the instrument players doing actions and playing, the band is slowly getting the concert ready for their audience on Friday, May 20.

From the 7/8 grade band to you, “Hope you have a wonderful time listening to the band if you go. We will try our hardest to make the time you spend enjoyable. Hope you come!”

Again the time of the performance is 7 pm on Friday, May 20 in the High School Auditorium. Hope you enjoy the very last performance the band has together.
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Memorial Day.

2011-05-18T13:07:00.002-05:00

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCHS Girls Softball

2011-05-18T13:05:00.001-05:00

This video informs you on the High School Girls upcoming softball season. It tells you who are some of this years players, who this years rivals are and when their first game is.

2011 HCHS Girl's Softball Preview from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Be The One To Stop It!

2011-05-18T13:04:00.000-05:00

This video is about what bullying is and the different types of bullying.

Bullying from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS 7th/8th Grade Band Concert

2011-05-17T13:18:00.000-05:00

A video that teaches you about the 7th and 8th grade I-Band concert...

HCMS 7th/8th Grade Band Concert from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Royal Wedding

2011-05-17T13:10:00.000-05:00

ENjoy the video about the royal wedding.

Royal Wedding Recap from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

i pods psa

2011-05-06T13:37:00.000-05:00

iPod's from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

A short psa on how i pods have changed over the years.

HCMS Study Halls

2011-05-06T13:17:00.000-05:00

This video is about how HCMS's studyhalls are like everyday.

Defibrillator

2011-05-04T13:44:00.000-05:00

This is a big story about defibrillators.

HCS Defibrilator from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

High School Dropouts

2011-05-04T13:43:00.000-05:00

Effects and causes of people dropping out of High School.

High School Dropouts from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Mapleton Diaster

2011-05-04T13:36:00.000-05:00

This video is about what happened to the town of Mapleton when the tornado hit them!

2011 Mapleton, Iowa Disaster from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #25

2011-05-04T12:38:00.001-05:00

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May Day

2011-05-03T13:03:00.003-05:00

May Day is a traditional public holiday and is celebrated by many cultures on May 1st. In some countries it is an international workers day or Labor Day. This is a day of political demonstrations and celebrations. This idea began in Australia in 1856.
In the northern hemisphere May Day marks the end of winter and traditionally been an occasion for populous crazy celebrations. In the United States d

uring May Day people make May Day basket. The baskets are small and are usually filled with small treats or flowers. People then take them and put them on people’s door steps. The basket giver rings the door bell and runs away. When the receiver gets the baskets tries to chase the giver. If the person is caught, a kiss is exchanged.
May Day is celebrated in many countries like Bangladesh, Turkey, China, Syria, Taiwan, India, Germany, Great Britian, Ireland, Portugal, France, Bulgaria, Finland, Sweden, Americas/U.S, and Brazil.

In Germany, the people celebrate with festivals, and a maypole. A tradition that started the in the 16th century is a decocted tree or tree trunk, that is erected May1st. They also have the crowning of the May Queen.
May Day is a fun holiday all around the world. Every year we make May Day baskets and deliver them to our friends and family. The most exciting part is trying not to get caught. It you don’t do may baskets you should make them next year because it’s a lot of fun.

History of our American Flag

2011-04-29T13:35:00.000-05:00

This video is about the history of our American Flag. Hope you enjoy.

History of the US Flag from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Gum Chewing Problem

2011-04-29T13:12:00.001-05:00

Gum Chewing at HCMS from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Problems and punishments of chewing gum in the Middle School.

P.E. at HCMS

2011-04-29T13:05:00.000-05:00

This is a short video about the P.E. program at Harlan Community Middle School.

PE at HCMS from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

John Hinckley Jr.

2011-04-20T13:21:00.000-05:00

This is about the attempted assasination of Ronald Reagan

John Hinckley Jr. from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #24

2011-04-15T13:54:00.001-05:00

This podcast is brought to you by Jerad and Zach. Enjoy!

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Easter

2011-04-14T13:11:00.000-05:00

This story is on Easter and the reasons why we celebrate it. It also states some Easter traditions.

Easter from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

The Love For The Game!!

2011-04-08T13:10:00.004-05:00

On March 26, 2011, was the AAU state volleyball tournament for the 7th and 8th grade select volleyball teams. They did a wonderful job representing the Harlan Cyclones.

AAU is one of the largest, non-profit organizations. Most of the work is volunteer. It is also the promotion of amateur sports and physical fittness. AAU stands for Ametuer Athetic Union.

The AAU tournament is for the teams who place either 1st or 2nd in a tournament that is played at the beginning of the season. The AAU tournament is separated into pool play and power pool, Depending on how you do in the first two rounds determines which final tournament you play in: bronze, silver, or gold. Our 7th grade Cyclones won their pool play. Then they won every game in power pool except for one against the Ankeny Aces. Overall, 7th grade got 5th and the 8th grade got 4th.

The AAU tournament this year was held in Ankeny, right outside of Des Moines. The 7th grade has been to the gold tournament 3 years in a row. The tournament is held in a different location every year.

This year the Cyclones had two players make the all- tournament team, one from 7th grade and one from eighth grade. Those two players are Taylor Frederick and Jess Schaben. The selection of the players that make the all tourney team are from observations throughout the day of the players’ abilities. Those two players both play as a middle hitter for the Cyclones.

The 8th grade and 7th grade both practice twice a week together. We work on transition, hitting, serving, passing, and setting. During this season, both teams have improved vigorously. It’s a team effort to help us improve. The 8th and 7th grade helps each other. It does not even seem that we are even in a practice because we just love the sport and have so much fun.

Our coaches for the 7th grade are Jenny Moser and Meg McGrath. The 8th grade coaches are Carrie Schaben and Chad Swanson.

We had a fun and very experencing season. We would like to thank our coaches for there time and patients.

The Story of the Blind and Deaf

2011-04-07T13:26:00.001-05:00

Helen Keller was blind and deaf. This is the video that tells about her life.
Helen Keller from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Mrs. Renkly's Novels Class

2011-04-05T13:21:00.003-05:00

This video is about what Mrs. Renkly's Novels Class 8th hour for anybody in middle school, during 4th quarter. Enjoy!!!
Mrs. Renkly's Novel's Class from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

dAYLIGHT sAVINGS tIME

2011-04-01T13:21:00.000-05:00

Here Is a video on why we do a lil somethin called Daylight Savings Time. It is here to educate you on all the important purposes it gives us.

Daylight Savings Time from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

No Cheating!!!

2011-03-30T13:45:00.000-05:00

This story is on cheating in school.

Cheating in School from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Radiation in Japan

2011-03-30T13:40:00.000-05:00

radiation warning.

Radiation in Japan from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

March Madness 2011!!!!

2011-03-30T13:38:00.004-05:00

Hope you enjoy our video about March Madness!!!!

NCAA March Madness 2011 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Japan Crisis

2011-03-29T13:36:00.003-05:00

Japan's Earthquake from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.
A short PSA on the japan dissaster.

Earthquakes- PSA

2011-03-29T13:09:00.000-05:00

A short informational PSA about Earthquakes.

Earthquakes! from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

History of the very famous St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-23T13:37:00.000-05:00

This PSA was created to tell you all about St. Patrick's Day. Learn and remember all you see.
St. Patrick's Day from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #23

2011-03-11T14:06:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Curtis and Nolan. Enjoy!

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Operation Beautiful

2011-03-11T13:54:00.001-06:00

Operation Beautiful from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Don't Prank Call 9-1-1

2011-03-11T13:52:00.001-06:00

Don't Prank 911 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

VEGGIE MONSTER

2011-03-10T13:31:00.002-06:00

Cookie Monster to Veggie monster

Did you like the Cookie Monster when you were a kid? Well Michelle Obama Wanted to change that because there are too many obese people in the world so she made Sesame Street’s Healthy Habits for Life Segment for the children’s TV show. Now he is called Veggie Monster and loves vegetables now because Elmo wanted the Cookie Monster to take a “Diet”. PBS wants to change his name to Veggie Monster to promote healthy eating.

HCMS 7th Grade Track

2011-03-10T13:09:00.000-06:00

This video is about 7th grade track and about what the people who are participating in track are looking forward too.

HCMS 7th Grade Track Preview from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

A Day in the life of Mr. Wilwerding

2011-03-09T13:26:00.001-06:00

Hope you enjoy this video titled A Day in the Life of Mr.Dub!

A Day in the Life of Mr. Wilwerding from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

10 Minute Reading Session

2011-03-08T13:33:00.003-06:00

10 minutes before listening to ipod

HCMS Ten Minute Reading from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

DC Trip

2011-03-08T13:31:00.000-06:00

about Dc Trip

HCMS DC Trip 2011 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCHS Boys Basketball Season

2011-03-03T13:12:00.000-06:00

This story is about the high school basketball season and an interview of Mr. Osborn.

HCHS Boys Basketball Season from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

A Day in the Life of Su Buschkamp

2011-02-25T13:26:00.001-06:00

This is a video about the lunch cook Su Buschkamp and her impact of her arrival at HCMS.

A Day in the Life of Su Buschkamp from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #22

2011-02-24T13:42:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Jess, Maddie and Kjersten. Enjoy!

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Crush for your Crush

2011-02-23T13:27:00.001-06:00

Student Council does the crush for your crush. This is when you buy a ticket for a $1 and the student council will give that person a pop with the name tag on it. This year Student Council donated $1,000 to the Pink Out.

Crush for Your Crush from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Pink Out!!!

2011-02-23T13:20:00.000-06:00

This video is about what pink out is. Also what people are doing for pink out.

ENJOY!!!

Pink Out from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Middle School Bullying

2011-02-10T13:08:00.000-06:00

This video is about Middle School bullying and what you should and shouldn't do when bullied. Enjoy!

Middle School Bullying from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #21

2011-02-09T13:36:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Sarah and Amanda. Enjoy!

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HCMS News Podcast #20

2011-02-07T15:31:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Zach and Jerad. Enjoy!

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Builders Club

2011-02-07T13:51:00.001-06:00

This video is about what people think Builders Club is and, what it really is.

Builder's Club from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Drivers Permit Test

2011-02-04T13:29:00.000-06:00

This video is about the information you need to know about taking your permit test. Don't worry about taking the test you will do fine. The worst thng that could happen is that you don't pass! Good luck:)

Permit Test from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

What happened to New Park?

2011-02-04T13:22:00.002-06:00

This video answers the question most people have about the old New Park building... Hope you enjoy this video.

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

NFL Superbowl 45

2011-01-28T13:22:00.001-06:00

Greenbay Packers vs. Pittsburg Steeler

NFL Superbowl 45 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Mr. Wagner's Deployment

2011-01-20T13:35:00.000-06:00

Enjoy are video on Mr. Wagner's deployment, and what he and his family is going through. Enjoy!!!

Mr. Wagner's Deployment from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Girls Basketball 7th Grade

2011-01-19T13:37:00.001-06:00

This video is about our girls basketball team.

7th Grade Girl's Basketball from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Eighth Grade Girls Basketball!

2011-01-19T13:11:00.000-06:00

This video is about eighth grade girls basketball. Theses girls work very hard. Come and watch a game! Hope to see you there.

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #19

2011-01-17T14:07:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Garrett, Hannah and Taylor. Enjoy!

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Heroes

2011-01-17T13:09:00.000-06:00

Who's your hero? We asked some people questions about heroes.

Heroes from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #18

2011-01-04T08:21:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Garrett, Camren and Lyric. Enjoy!

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HCMS News Podcast #17

2011-01-04T08:19:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Kira and Sarah. Enjoy!

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The Vocal Video

2010-12-22T13:52:00.000-06:00

This video was made to show you just how much work and fun goes into the vocal group. Enjoy this video about vocal.

The Vocal Video from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

PE and Fitness

2010-12-22T12:42:00.001-06:00

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Rally for Ryan

2010-12-22T11:55:00.000-06:00

Rally for Ryan! from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Cyclone Spirit

2010-12-21T14:33:00.001-06:00

This video is about cyclone sirit!:)

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Christmas!

2010-12-21T13:28:00.001-06:00

This Video is about what people are doing this holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Christmas from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Dodgeball Tournament 2010.

2010-12-21T13:26:00.001-06:00

This is a video about most of the dodgeball rules for the 2010 Harlan Community Middle School dodgeball tournament.

dodgeball from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Detention

2010-12-17T13:15:00.002-06:00

Detention from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

What happened to the toilets

2010-12-16T13:35:00.000-06:00

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Middle School Mock Trial

2010-12-13T13:31:00.000-06:00

Mock trial.Learn how they did and what they do in mock trial. Plus and Exclusive interveiw with Mrs.Zaccone!

Middle School Mock Trial from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Enriched Language Arts

2010-12-06T13:22:00.001-06:00

On November 16, 2010, Mrs. Renkly’s Enriched Language Arts class attended the Writers in the Middle Conference in Lamoni, Iowa, at Graceland University. Its purpose was to enhance the writing skills of young writers. Some of the sessions that students could attend were; Concrete Poetry, Writing Secrets, Digital Story Writing, Authors chairs, Sing it Out, Writing Session with Gordon Korman, and more.

After riding in the car for three hours, Kenzie Goshorn, Cati Davis, Haley Koch, Sam Wilwerding, Sarah Goedken, Megan Owens, Addy Kaster, Emma Hochfelder, Zoe Swinten, Mrs. Renkly, and Ms. Gray, attended an opening welcome and then dispersed into their chosen writing sessions. After lunch, they went to one more writing session, and then to a college auditorium to listen to a long-time published author Gordon Korman. There he talked about what he does when he gets writer’s block and how he goes about writing adventure stories. Gordon also discussed the books he has written with the audience including the book he wrote when he was in seventh grade. A book that Gordon wrote was, Liar, Liar Pants on Fire and it was also translated into French, so it read, Teller of Untruths, Your Trousers Have Combusted.

The seventh graders took back with them writing secrets to make their writing better, advice from a published author on writing adventure stories, how to write a song, radio broadcast, poetry, recording data, associated with science, how to write hieroglyphics, and stories not only written by them, but many other students.

I personally think that this trip sounded really, really fun!!!!

Harry Potter Movie

2010-12-03T13:29:00.000-06:00

This is about the new Harry Potter movie and the scenes made by Jess and Maddie.

The new Harry Potter Movie from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Yearbook

2010-12-02T13:21:00.000-06:00

Yearbook from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #16

2010-12-02T08:48:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Justin and Levi. Enjoy!

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Kovember

2010-11-30T13:08:00.003-06:00

You are all probably wondering, “What is Kovember?” Kovember is actually just like Movember, but, in Harlan it was renamed after Mr. Kohorst. Kovember is to honor men and support and bring awareness to men’s health, specifically cancer, such as prostate and testicular.

NHS (National Honor Society) and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) are hosting Kovember activities from November 7-December 7, including the girls and boys Blue Out basketball games. All proceeds through our Kovember activities, Blue Out, and other funds earmarked through the American Cancer Society for men’s cancer.

Growing mustaches and beards are part of the Kovember celebration. Many male students in the high school and adults have been growing beards and mustaches for Kovember. Teachers that are participating have their students donate money towards cancer.

Men have 1 out of 2 chances developing some form of cancer, where women have a 1 out of 3 chance.

So all of you men, get out there and grow a beard, to raise awareness!

Did You Know?

2010-11-29T13:42:00.000-06:00

Did you know what Mrs. Musich did?

Did you know from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

MS Marching Band

2010-11-29T13:21:00.001-06:00

This video is about the Middle school marching. Harlan's middle school marching band is awesome. Give yourself a treat, sit down, and enjoy this fun filled video about Harlan's middles

MS Marching Band from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

chool marching band.

Bullying.

2010-11-24T11:09:00.000-06:00

This video is about Bullying. This is not a funny thing, it is very serious. If you are getting bullied get help. Tell someone you can trust like a teacher, parent,or any adult you can trust.

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Veteran's Day at HCMS

2010-11-19T13:40:00.000-06:00

While enjoying this video you will learn what Veteran's Day really is:)!
Veteran's Day from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Why Should You Try On ITBS?

2010-11-18T13:31:00.000-06:00

This video is telling you to try on ITBS because it can help in your future!

Why Should You Try On ITBS? from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Thanksgiving

2010-11-18T13:21:00.002-06:00

It was the proclamation establishing Thanksgiving Day blessing of fruitful fields and healthy skies. It is a harvest festival celebrated primarily? In the United States and Canada holiday to express thankfulness gratitude and appreciation to god family and friends for which all gave blessed of material possessions and relationships. It also falls on the fourth Thursday of the month It was first celebrated at Plymouth plantation in Massachusetts in 1621 it became one of the thirteen colonies which later became one of the thirteen colonies, and the became the United States other things that happen during it is black Friday is when stuff at stores are cheaper and a lot of people go to stores to get there Christmas presents. The national dog show is for breeders to show off there dogs.

Brett said that on Thanksgiving he goes to his grandmas with his cousins and eat turkey.
Maddie goes to her grandparent’s house to eat a full dinner and watch football.
Josh and his family go to quarly hall and celebrate since they have such a huge family.
Mr. Bruns eats a big dinner then watches the Dallas Cowboys win and after he eats a light supper then goes to bed at about around eleven.

Camren said that he and his family go to there grandma’s house and have a big dinner and watch the Dallas Cowboys and other football teams.
Garrett said that he goes to his grandma’s house and watches football and basketball. Then later for lunch he likes to eat a huge plate of mashed potatoes and gravy.

The Book Fair

2010-11-15T12:39:00.002-06:00

The Book Fair(: from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS News Podcast #15

2010-11-12T13:58:00.000-06:00

This podcast is brought to you by Brett and Josh. Enjoy!

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Mr. Britts Band! :)

2010-11-09T13:10:00.003-06:00

Mr. Britt is in a band but its not the middle school band it's the Pairie Cats. Watch and find out what this band is all about!

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Lunch

2010-11-05T13:19:00.001-05:00

What we having for lunch and more!

Lunch from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Villisca House

2010-11-04T13:39:00.002-05:00

This is a video about the Villisca House murder house. Enjoy!

VIllisca House from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Secret Serenity

2010-11-04T13:29:00.002-05:00

Learn more about Secret Serenity!Win a mini Flat iron by just watching.Find out the code!

Secret Serenity from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

8th Grade Boys Basketball

2010-11-04T13:16:00.002-05:00

This video is for people to find out more about 8th Grade basketball and to come to your games.

8th Grade Basketball from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCMS Scholastic Book Fair

2010-11-02T13:34:00.003-05:00

On Friday, October 22, 2010, the Scholastic Book Fair began and will continue until Monday, November 1.

“The book fair is an opportunity for students and teachers to buy and enjoy books, as well as purchase school equipment,” said Ms. Gray, who hosts the book fair in the Middle School library. Ms Gray also said that the profit made goes to buying other books for our library.

There are plenty of items for everyone to choose from such as books, posters, journals, jewelry, and a variety of school supplies. Some of the school supplies include pencils, pens, bookmarks, highlighters, and even Hershey smelling calculators.

The book fair is an awesome place to find the series and authors you are looking for. Some series are Twilight by Stephenie Myer, The Clique by Lisi Harrison, and Lightning Thief by Kathryn Lasky. Sarah Dessen is another great author that people love.

You should consider reading the books that are from Scholastic because they are grand time passers. So make sure you always attend Scholastic Book Fairs!

Jilian Meyer enjoying a Clique series book :)

8th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results Vs. Denison, Glenwood & LC

2010-10-19T08:36:00.002-05:00

8th Volleyball Scores

October 7, 2010

vs. Denison

1st Match-3-0

25-4 25-11 15-5

Overall Record-20-1

Kenzie Swanson went 28/29 with 11 aces

Jess Schaben went 9/11 with 7 aces

Taylor Wagner went 7/8 with 4 aces

2nd Match-3-0

25-11, 25-7, 15-9

Overall Record-20-1

Mikayla Evers went 15/15 with 7 aces

Kassidy Craig went 8/10 with 4 aces

Megan Euchner went 8/10 with no aces

3rd Match-3-0

23-25 25-18 10-15

Overall Record-14 -7

Becca Dresen went 16/19 with 9 aces

Majesta Musich went 12/12 with 5 aces

Justina Kloewer went 9/12 with 3 aces

8th Volleyball Scores

October 11, 2010

vs. Glenwood

1^st Match- 3-0

25-20 25-8 15-2

Overall Record- 23-1

Kenzie Swanson went 17-19 with 6 aces

Jess Schaben went 17-17 with 3 aces

Asia Kloewer went 12-13 with 4 aces

2^nd Match- 1-2

22-25 18-25 15-11

Overall Record- 21-3

Teresa Arkfeld went 9-11 with 1 aces

Megan Euchner went 8-8 with 7 aces

Becca Christensen went 8-8 with 2 aces

3^rd Match- 3-0

25-12 21-25 15-8

Overall Record- 17-7

Dani Rogers went 10-14 with 3 aces

Becca Dresen went 9-12 with 6 aces

Paige Hansen went 8-11 with 6 aces

8^th Volleyball Scores

October 12, 2010

vs. Lewis Central

1^st Match- 3-0

25-13 25-20 15-13

Overall Record- 26-1

Elle Kloewer went 15/16 with 5 aces

Kenzie Swanson went 14/15 with 4 aces

Jess Schaben went 10/11 with 5 aces

2^nd Match- 3-0

25-12 25-8 15-12

Overall Record- 24-3

Megan Euchner went 21/21 with 12 aces

Teresa Arkfeld went 11/12 with 5 aces

Kassie Craig went 9/10 with 5 aces

3^rd Match- 2-1

23-25 25-11 16-14

Overall Record- 19-8

Majesta Musich went 15/17 with 6 aces

Becca Dresen went 10/10 with 5 aces

Tina Kloewer went 8/8 with 5 aces

Child Abuse

2010-10-15T13:16:00.003-05:00

Have you ever heard of child abuse? You probably have but most of the time when you think of child abuse is physical abuse but there are other kinds like sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.

Physical abuse happens when a person responsible for a child or adolescent welfare cause physical injury or harm to a child some examples are hitting you with something, kicking you, burning you, punching you, threatening you with or attacking you with weapons, and twisting of your arms or legs. Basically physical abuse is when people adults or a person a few years older then you bodily harm.

Sexual abuse plainly means any kind of sexual contact that occurs between you and an adult or a much older teen that’s taking care of you.

Emotional abuse is when parents or care taker “Have caused or could cause serious behavioral, cognitive, emotional or mental disorders. Examples of emotional abuse is how they talk or act towards you, behaviors, ranging from severe punishment like locking you in a room or more common behaviors like blaming you, putting you down, threatening you or other family members or pets or just making you feel bad.

Neglect is when someone supposed to take care of you but doesn’t. Examples of neglect are failure to provide you basic needs, and can be physical, educational, or emotional.

We went and talk to a family about what their abuse was like. They wish to stay anonymous these are the questions we asked. What type of Abuse did or are having did someone inflict on you? If it’s not to painful what do you say your abuse is/or was like? Who is this person that inflicted this pain and suffering on you? Do you see this man now and is he still inflicting this pain on you What would you say caused or is causing this person to inflict this pain on you? If you don’t mind reveling how old you where when/is happening How do you think this has changed your life and please explain what it was like having or had this pain inflicted on you? “My abuse was Molestation or sexual abuse. I don’t exactly remember what it was like but I remember always being scared of him. It was my biological father. No Fortney for my sister and me we don’t see him at all anymore and thanks to my mom we no longer live with him. I’m not sure why he would do that to mw but I feel it was just for his own pleasure when he was high or drunk. 3 or 4 years old I think it has made me mentally stronger in saying that if I can get through that I can get through that I can get through anything. Also I was lucky to have family support me when it all came out, I love them with everything.” This person’s sister has the same questions and here are her answers. “I had physical mental and sexual abuse. My physical abuse was very painful I actually have two scares one on my hand from when I was stab and the other from when he shot me the mental abuse made me have much less self esteem. Like my sister it was my biological father who did all these terrible things to me. I think what caused him to do all those things was the drugs and the alcohol. I was 1-3 years old when it all happened. I think that it has made me a stronger person mental and physically.”
The facts are that approximately 1,200 children and teens in the U.S. died as a result of abuse or neglect 44% of those deaths were from neglect, 51% from physical abuse and 5% from a combination of neglect and physical abuse. In 2000, Child Protective Services (CPS) responded to three million reports of child abuse involving 5,000,000 children and teens many of those reports where “substantiated” which means authorities proved that some kind of abuse or neglect occurred.
Experts estimate that 12% to 25% of girls and 8% to 10% of boys are sexually abused by the age of 18. To be child abuse the abuser has to be an adult or a few years older than you. 51% of abuse were white, 25% of abuse where African Americans, 15% where American Indian/Alaska natives, and 9% were Asian/Pacific islander.

The ways you can know you are being abused is when the abuser is touching you in a way that fills wrong, injured or physically hurt you, made you feel worthless, left you alone to care for yourself for an extended period of time without someone to care for you.
As a kid you have the right to be respected, to say no when someone touches you where you don’t want to be touched, to tell someone if you feel you have been abused or neglected, to be provided for, to receive and education, to receive medical care, to refuse sexual advances, not to be called names, to report any kind of maltreatment, not to be neglected, to be protected from any harmful situations, and most importantly not to be abused physically emotionally or sexually and to develop to be your best.

You should always have a safe haven where you fill safe for more for more information look for this book “WhenSomething Feels Wrong: A survival guide about Abuse for young people” By Deanna Pledge, PH.D. Hotlines include and websites:

Alcohol hotline:
1-800-ALCOHOL (1-800-252-6465)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Info Hotline:
1-800-826-3632 or www.dbsalliance.org
Gay and Lesbian Nation hotline:
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) or www.glnh.org
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline- Crisis Intervention Hotline:
1-800-448-3000 or www.girlsandboystown.org
National drug and alcohol treatment referral:
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) or www.drugabuse.com
National Referral Network for Kids Crisis:
1-800-KID-SAFE (1-800-543-7283)
Websites:

Gentle Touch’s web:

www.gentletouchweb.gov

Online Depression Screening test:

www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/depres.html

Out proud

www.outpoud.org

Teens Health:

www.kidshealth.org/teen

7th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results vs LC 10-12-10

2010-10-14T09:25:00.002-05:00

7th Volleyball Scores

October 12, 2010

vs. Lewis Central

1st Match-3-0

25-6, 25-18, 15-7

Overall Record-26-1

Clare Klein went 10/11 with 2 aces

Jordyn Moser went 9/10 with 5 aces

Julia Sorfonden went 9/10 with 2 aces

Hannah Warner went 8/9 with 2 aces

2nd Match-3-0

25-13, 25-18, 18-16

Overall Record-16-11

Lexi Hoffman went 19/20 with 9 aces

Merrisa Eckrich went 11/11 with 4 aces

Kenzie Goshorn went 7/7 with 1 ace

Lexi Petersen went 6/8 with 4 aces

3rd Match-3-0

25-13, 25-3, 15-13

Overall Record-18-9

Lizy Stroud went 14/14 with 10 aces

Sam Schmitz went 8/10 with 5 aces

Caitlyn Jepsen went 8/10 with 5 aces

7th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results vs Glenwood 10-11-10

2010-10-14T09:19:00.002-05:00

7th Volleyball Scores

October 11, 2010

vs. Glenwood

1st Match-2-1

19-25, 25-12, 15-10

Overall Record-23-1

Clare Klein went 10/12 with 2 aces

Logan Schaben went 8/9 with 2 aces

Julia Sorfonden went 7/8 with 2 aces

2nd Match-0-3

13-25, 9-25, 6-15

Overall Record-13-11

Emma Ahrenholtz went 11/13 with 6 aces

Lexi Petersen went 5/5 with 2 aces

Merissa Echrich went 4/6 with 2 aces

3rd Match-2-1

25-22, 25-14, 13-15

Overall Record-15-9

Lizy Stroud went 14/14 with 4 aces

Caitlyn Jepsen went 9/10 with 2 aces

Breezy Boldan went 5/6 with 3 aces

HCMS News Podcast #14

2010-10-11T13:51:00.001-05:00

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A Snowy Week

2010-10-11T13:08:00.000-05:00

By: Maddie Keast and Jess Schaben

What comes to your mind when I say A Snowy Week? Many of you probably think of a week full of snow, or a bunch of little kids throwing snow balls. But when you ask people in Harlan, Iowa what they think they think of a book, written and illustrated by Ellen Frances Keast. Many of you are thinking wow what’s so great about writing a book people do it all the time, but this Author/Illustrator is only 11 years old! She wrote this amazing book when she was only 7 years old! It took her a good three years to find an agent and then a good year till it was finally published!

Ellen is also writing two more books in her series! A Rainy Week and A Sunny Week. A very reliable source told me that they will contain the same characters from the first book! Right now Ellen is currently working on her second book!

We had a chance to sit down with the Author and ask her a few questions!

Middle School News: What inspired you to write a book at the age of 7?

Ellen: I was frustrated with the weather at the time. It was spring and we were still getting snow, and I hate the snow. I was ready for the warm weather. So I sat down and did what I love to do. Write.

Middle School News: Can you tell us a little about your book?

Ellen: Its about a girl who has a dream and she wakes up and it comes true. Its for children who are just beginning to read.

Middle School News: We have heard you are coming out with two more books! Can you tell us a little bit about these books?

Ellen: The next book is called A Rainy Week, and the one after that is A Sunny Week. A Rainy Week is about when we go to Okoboji Iowa and it rains. The book is about going to the lake and not being able to do all the fun stuff you had planned on because it’s raining. A Sunny Week is about a trip to Hawaii. I like to write about things that I know and my life experiences.

Middle School News: What are some of the steps you had to go through to get your book published?

Ellen: Getting an agent was the first step and I had several. Then the agent goes to work to find a publisher. We had to get a lot of “no’s” before we found the right publisher. Then the publishing process begins. We have editing and after the book was edited I drew the illustrations. From the time I received notice that I had a publisher to the time I received the first copy of the book took about 6 months.

Middle School News: Describe the process of how you get a book published.

Ellen: Editing, text blocking, first revision, 2nd revision, final copy. Back cover, front cover, press releases. These are the steps that the publisher took us through. Everything was done via the internet. There was a project coordinator and they corresponded with my Mom (my project coordinator). We are also working with the publisher to get my work overseas. That would mean getting my book(s) translated into other languages such as Chinese, German, or French.

Middle School News: Where can people get or buy your book?

Ellen: My book is available in Harlan at Keast Ford, The Flower Barn,, Odds & Ends, The Fourth Generation, and the Coffee Plant. You can also purchase a copy of my book on line at www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ASnowyWeek.html or through Amazon. Look for A Rainy Week to be out around the holidays.

7th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results vs Denison 10-7-10

2010-10-08T12:49:00.002-05:00

7th Volleyball Scores

October 7, 2010

vs. Denison

1st Match-3-0

25-14, 25-10, 15-8

Overall Record-21-0

Jess DuVal went 11/12 with 2 aces

Julia Sorfonden went 9/9 with 2 aces

Hannah Warner went 8/8 with 2 aces

2nd Match-3-0

25-16, 25-18, 15-11

Overall Record-13-8

Merissa Echrich went 9/11 with 4 aces

Kenzie Goshorn went 9/12 with 5 aces

Billie Holloway went 8/9 with 3 aces

3rd Match-2-1

25-14, 25-6, 11-15

Overall Record-13-8

Jamie Schechinger went 10/11 with 6 aces

Breezy Boldan went 10/10 with 5 aces

Caitlyn Jepsen went 9/10 with 4 aces

8th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results Vs. Carroll Kuemper 10-4-10

2010-10-07T14:01:00.000-05:00

8th Volleyball Scores

October 4, 2010

vs. Kuemper

1st Match-3-0

25-16 25-10 15-8

Overall Record-14-1

Kenzie Swanson went 35/36 with 10 aces

Taylor Wagner went 6/6 with 2 aces

Macy Bartley went 6/6 with 3 aces

2nd Match-2-1

26-24, 22-25, 17-15

Overall Record-14-1

Brook Schmidt went 13/14 with 7 aces

Kassidy Craig went 9/11 with 8 aces

Becca Christensen went 6/6 with 2 aces

3rd Match-1-2

23-25 25-18 10-15

Overall Record-9 -6

Becca Dresen went 25/27 with 11 aces

Paige Hansen went 10/14 with 6 aces

Majesta Musich went 8/8 with no aces

8th Volleyball Scores

October 5, 2010

vs. Atlantic

1^st Match- 3-0

25-6 25-5 15-2

Overall Record- 17-1

Kenzie Swanson went 24-26 with 11 aces

Taylor Wagner went 11-12 with 7 aces

Jess Schaben went 11-12 with 5 aces

2^nd Match- 3-0

25-11 25-10 15-4

Overall Record- 17-1

Megan Euchner went 20-22 with 8 aces

Mikayla Evers went 11-13 with 6 aces

Kassidy Craig went 9-9 with 3 aces

3^rd Match- 2-1

25-12 21-25 15-8

Overall Record- 11-7

Becca Dresen went 18-18 with 7 aces

Paige Hansen went 7-11 with 2 aces

Tina Kloewer went 4-6 with 1 ace

7th Grade HCMS Volleyball Results vs Atlantic 10-5-10

2010-10-07T14:00:00.000-05:00

7th Volleyball Scores

October 5, 2010

vs. Atlantic

1st Match-3-0

25-13, 25-12, 15-2

Overall Record-18-0

Hannah Warner went 14/14 with 7 aces

Jess DuVal went 14/15 with 9 aces

Julia Sorfonden went 8/8 with 1 ace

Clare Klein went 10/13 with 1 ace

2nd Match-2-1

25-2, 25-8, 13-15

Overall Record-10-8

Merrisa Echrick went 25/26 with 18 aces

Ellie Nielsen went 7/7 with 3 aces

Kenzie Goshorn went 5/5 with 0 aces

3rd Match-2-1

25-18, 26-24, 9-15

Overall Record-11-7

Lexi Petersen went 7/8 with 6 aces

Jamie Schechinger went 8/10 with 3 aces

Natina Mitchell went 4/6 with 3 aces