Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High

The Harper Bulletin

 

Upcoming Dates:

• October 2 - First Friday - Coffee with the Principal 8:20-9:20AM

• October 2 - National Custodian Day

• October 3 - Friends of Frances 8:00AM -12:00PM

• October 7 - CADA Leadership Conference

• October 12 - INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY - NO SCHOOL 

• October 14 - Picture Retakes (For those who want a new photo) 😊

• October 14 - PTO Meeting 7:00-8:30PM (hybrid)

• October 14 - Cross Country YCAL Finals - Northwest Park

• October 16 - DSHS Homecoming

• October 17 - Friends of Frances 8:00AM -12:00PM 

• October 17 - Volleyball 8th Grade YCAL Finals

• October 19 - 7th Grade Basketball practice begins 

• October 19 - Take Out Monday - Chipotle, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, PTO

• October 22 - Secondary Summit - Minimum Day - 12:30 PM dismissal

• October 23 - Quarter 1 end

 

On This Day in History

• On Sept. 28, 1924, two United States Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington, having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days.

• Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, born on September 29, 1994, known professionally as Halsey is an American singer, songwriter, and activist. Halsey is noted for her distinctive singing voice. She was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. Outside of her career, she has been involved in suicide prevention awareness, sexual assault victim advocacy and racial justice protests.

• On Sept. 30, 1924, Truman Capote, the American author of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood", was born.

• On October 1 in 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, home of such natural wonders as Half Dome and the giant sequoia trees. Environmental trailblazer John Muir (1838-1914) and his colleagues campaigned for the congressional action, which was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison.

• October 2nd is Peanuts Day, celebrating this day in 1950 when Charles Schulz introduced us to his pals, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and Charlie's dog, Snoopy.

 

Student News

 

Attendance

Hey Huskies, if you are late to school for any reason you need to check in the Front Office.

 

Now is the time to order your Yearbook!

Hey Huskies,

     It’s time to buy your 2026-27 Harper Junior High Yearbook! The Yearbook team is hard at work creating this memorable keepsake for the school year. 

     The current price is $35, but that lasts only until Wednesday, September 30th. On October 1st, the price will increase to $40. So, make sure to grab those savings. 

     Follow the QR code, or go directly to YearbookForever.com using this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/tEGiM6T7FFHMWEMVcCTu29H5

     And if you still want to buy the Back to School Bundle for greater savings, you can visit the Harper webstore using this link:

https://harperhuskieswebstore.myschoolcentral.com/(S(dqweloleqyqys44eocqkvxhr))/Index.aspx  You get the 2026-27 Yearbook, your ASB card, a Harper bracelet, and a new Harper T-shirt designed by the winner of our student design contest. It’s only $55, but only until September 30th.  

So, Don’t Wait! Get Yours Today!

 

Jr. High Jazz and Madrigal Workshop - October 2nd

Come experience what it would be like to be a DSHS Madrigal or Jazz Choir singer!  October 2nd from 4-8pm at Brunelle Hall PA8.  Click on this link for details and to register for this free workshop for junior high students.

 

 

Athletics

 

Freshmen Athletes please remember you need to sign out in the the front office.

 

 

Parent News

 

Save the Date: Take Out Monday at Chipotle

Dine out at Chipotle, Monday, October 19th, between 4:00 - 8:00 pm and Harper Junior High PTO will receive a portion of the proceeds.

 

Picture Day Ordering

If you are planning to order school photos, you should have received an individualized email from Collegiate Studios. If you did not receive an email please use this link to order photos.

Questions about ordering photos should be directed to [email protected]

Picture retake day is on Wednesday, October 14th. This is for anyone who would like a new photo. 

 

Harper Huskies Webstore

Support your Huskies here! Purchase tickets, additional PE clothes, or donate to ASB or Athletics online. Shop Online

 

Spirit Wear

Get your Harper Husky Wear! Click HERE 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.

 

Save the Date for Davis Parent University

October 6th: Anna Homayoun author of Getting In Is Not Enough: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades, Test Scores, and College Admission