Student News
Freshman Dance
Freshman our 9th Grade dance is happening on May 9th. Dance Tickets are going on the week Apr 28 – May 2. You can purchase them at our Huskie Store at Lunch with cash or online at our Harper Webstore with a card. Tickets are $10 or $8 with an ASB card. All dance tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door for the dance. After you buy your ticket you will be given a physical ticket that has a permission slip on it. The permission slip must be signed by the student and parent/guardian and brought to the dance in order to enter. Please email Mr. Greenler at [email protected] if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you at the dance!
We are seeing an increase of gum around our campus. As you know gum is not allowed to be chewed at school. We want to keep our spaces clean and respect the hard work that our custodians do. Thank you for your help with that!
Spirit Wear
Scan the QR code or click on the link to order your Harper Spirit Wear. There are sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, bags, and much more. Orders will be shipped directly to you and 10% of the proceeds will go to Harper Junior High.
Kona Ice
Kona Ice is here Wednesdays after school for those who would like to purchase a treat. Did you know Kona Ice offers dye free and sugar free ices for those who can not have dye or sugar in their diet. This is a fundraiser for Harper.
Parent News
Sign Up for Items to bring for 9th Grade Dance and Day on the Green:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9AD2DAAF9CF8-56421229-9thgrade#/
Sign Up for Volunteering for 9th Grade Events and Day on the Green:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD29A5FBC43-56450123-staff
CAASPP testing - May 5-9:
7th and 8th grade students will participate in the CAASPP state tests during the week of May 5 -May 9. Additionally, students in 8th grade will take the California Science Test (CAST) during the week of May 12-16 in their science classes.
Students with district issued chromebooks must bring their chromebook and charger the week of testing. Students without a district issued chromebook will be provided one during the testing sessions. To best ensure that your student comes prepared to have the greatest success possible on the assessments, please be sure that they get a good night's rest and have a full breakfast prior to test. Our adjusted school schedule for the testing week is attached to this email.
During the testing block 9th grade students will participate in a variety of fun activities including a Mad City Money simulation and a 9th grade breakfast.
Katie Sluis
Harper Junior High Principal
Big Day of Giving Coming Up on Thursday, May 1st
Did you know that Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is the only non-profit that raises funds for EVERY school in DJUSD? Since 2004, DSF has raised over $4.75 million to provide essential resources that ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Thanks to many generous donors, DSF is able to present a large grant to DJUSD each year to spend on much-needed programs. This year, DSF aims to raise funds for Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (used by our counselors and teachers), Small-group Interventions to improve coping skills and healthy decision-making, and other mental health resources that support our students' learning.
You can join DSF’s efforts by participating in the Big Day of Giving, our region’s annual philanthropy giving day. Visit https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/davisschoolsfoundation between now and May 1st to make a meaningful impact on students and educators in our community!
Learn more about DSF on our website or check out our FAQ page for a quick overview of what DSF is about!
Harper Staff Appreciation
Let's show the Harper staff our appreciation for all they do during Teacher Appreciation Week. Please sign up to bring a homemade or store bought treat for Friday, May 9th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8AB29ABFEC25-56577808-sweet
More ways to help
***If you would like to help with hospitality next year, we need you! It is a very rewarding job making 70 plus staff very happy. Please email Ashley Burgdorf at [email protected] if interested.
Thank you!
Sign Up for Items to bring for 9th Grade Dance and Day on the Green:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9AD2DAAF9CF8-56421229-9thgrade#/
Sign Up for Volunteering for 9th Grade Events and Day on the Green:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD29A5FBC43-56450123-staff
Sports Physical Clinic - Save the Date
Davis High Sports Physical Clinic
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
2030 Sutter Place, Suite 2000 - Family Medicine Clinic
$20 donation benefits DSHS Athletics (if this is a hardship for your family, please see Athletic Director Mark McGreevy)
Please bring a Sports Physical Examination Form completed, signed by a parent/guardian in order to participate in the clinic.
Spirit Wear
Scan the QR code or click on the link to order your Harper Spirit Wear. There are sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, bags, and much more. Orders will be shipped directly to you and 10% of the proceeds will go to Harper Junior High.
Art Needs you Magazines
The Art room is looking for donations of magazines with lots of visual imagery, especially for those that feature people and their facial features. We use them for collages. Thank you so much!
Hello, Harper families. We have some crucial open positions on our Harper PTO board for next year. Please consider whether you, or someone in your family would be open to taking a position to help Harper out next year. We cannot run without a president or treasurer.
The commitment is very low. You are asked to attend a monthly meeting, this year all have been via Zoom. Open positions and descriptions below.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested. I promise it is a very low level way to get involved!
Harper PTO Elected Board 25/26
President - OPEN
VP Fundraising – Christa Millstein
Secretary – Jenny Sindel
Treasurer - OPEN
Auditor- Loretta Burston
Parliamentarian - Ashley Burgdorf
Harper PTO Non Elected
Hospitality- OPEN
Davis Parent University (DPU) Rep- OPEN
Job Descriptions:
President - Serve as leader and key contact for the PTO; preside at all PTO meetings; correspond or delegate correspondence on behalf of PTO; ex- officio member of most committees; appoint chairpersons for special committees; coordinate the work of the officers and committees so that the PTO's objectives can be met, represent the positions of the organization before other elected and appointed boards and commissions, coordinate the delegation of duties to the next elected President . (Effort: year-round, on-going)
Treasurer - Be responsible for and have custody of all funds; make disbursements as properly authorized; assure that PTO policies and best practices are followed with regards to funds; prepare financial reports for each meeting and as needed; prepare the organization's federal and state tax returns to be filed by professional CPA; prepare the quickbooks for an annual audit. (Effort: 5-6 hours per month, average) - No experience necessary, quickbook knowledge a plus!
Hospitality- Coordinate with the Hospitality Volunteers to provide food for staff throughout the year (Effort: as needed)
Davis Parent University (DPU) Rep - one representative per school site (maybe you are rep for your elementary school and want to do both?) to act as liaison between DPU and the school.
Maintain a relationship with PTO President, Treasurer, Listserv coordinator.
No experience necessary!
We are hoping to fill the board by the end of May.
Thank you for your consideration,
Ashley Burgdorf
Harper PTO President
Athletics
Harper Track and Field - Home Meet on Wednesday
The meet begins at 4:00pm
Harper vs Winters
Clubs
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Tree Harper First 10 Mins at Lunch in G-48 every week
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GSA in
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Book Club in J-54, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
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BSU in H-51
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Gaming Club in G-49 at Lunch - every other week
D&D Club in A-2 afterschool
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