August 5th 2024
Greetings Harrisburg Middle School Families,
It is my pleasure and honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Harrisburg Middle School. I am both proud and excited to support our students and their families on their educational journey. I hope this letter finds you enjoying the rejuvenating days of summer and that you and your children are eagerly anticipating the start of a wonderful school year in August. I assure you that I share in our school community’s commitment to caring for your children each and every day while providing them with a world-class learning environment. This year marks the beginning of my 27th year in public education and my first year at Harrisburg Middle School. I am dedicated to continuing our students’ successes and will strive to uphold the positive relationships, rigorous learning, and the incredible environment that encourage our students to celebrate their exceptional strengths. As your principal, I am committed to collaborating with our teachers and staying connected to our students' learning and growth in the classroom. I firmly believe that every child can excel and that a strong partnership between home and school builds the confidence students need to shape their futures and the future of our community and world. To our students, I cannot wait to meet you all! I hope you are excited about the upcoming school year and that you are enjoying your summer by laughing, playing video games, resting and finding time to read. It is going to be a fun year learning together. If you are near the school this summer, please stop by and say hello! Students are at the center of all school-related decisions. I am excited to bring my experience, my openness to learn, and my child-centered approach to support our students. The relationships between families and the school are vital to the success of our students, and I encourage you to get involved in every way possible. I look forward to the collaboration and support we will provide each other. I am committed to helping your child reach their fullest potential. I vow to give my all to our students, and I will request the same effort from our staff and school community. Together, we will continue to move Harrisburg Middle School students through a rigorous and rich learning environment, guided with care and support, toward a bright future as positive citizens in our community. Finally, the strength of our partnership begins with communication. The Harrisburg School District will continue using Thrillshare, Facebook and the Middle school website as a primary form of communication. Please download the app and set up your account to receive the latest school information, updates, and individual messaging. In closing, my door is always open to you. I wholeheartedly welcome your conversations and positive input. Let us always keep our students the primary focus of our work. I look forward to celebrating our collective successes during the 2024-2025 school year. Enjoy the last few days of your summer break! Go Eagles!
Respectfully, Graham Hughes Graham Hughes, Principal Harrisburg Middle School Graham.hughes@harrisburg.k12.or.us 541-995-6551