INFORMATION FOR 2024-2025 SIXTH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Dear Families:
Welcome to middle school! Our names are Dr. Trish Poelke, principal of Parker Middle School, and Dr. Timothy Moore, principal of Highlander Way Middle School. On behalf of both of our middle schools, we are so excited to have your student(s) join our schools this coming fall! To prepare students for this transition, we have some important information to share with you.
On Monday, March 4, 2024, both principals will visit all fifth-grade classrooms. Prior to our visit, all fifth graders will watch an informational video about middle school. During our visit, we will answer any questions students may have.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 pm, we invite you to attend a parent night at your child’s assigned middle school. At this meeting, we will discuss the transition to middle school, and we will answer any questions you may have. You will be able to meet our administrative team and our support staff. Since students will hear similar information during the principal presentations at their school, they do not need to attend this meeting.
Finally, on March 6, all fifth graders will receive an important email asking if they would like to take band or choir in sixth grade.
We look forward to meeting you at our upcoming parent meeting, and we can’t wait to have your student(s) start middle school!
Sincerely,
Dr. Trish Poelke
Parker Middle School
Principal
Dr. Timothy Moore
Highlander Way Middle School
Howell Public Schools
411 N. Highlander Way, Howell MI 48843 517.548.6200