Harrisburg School Community Today, one year ago Oregon had it's first documented COVID-19 patient. This has certainly been a most challenging year for everyone as we have all had new and ever changing responsibilities due to shifting the state guidelines. We have all had to reset and adjust to new expectations several times as Governor Kate Brown changed and... READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians On March 1, 2021, the school district will be prepared to provide the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid test. New guidance from Oregon Department of Education requires schools to test students and staff while operating in a On Site Hybrid instructional model outside the advisory metrics. Students and staff who develop symptoms consistent... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg Middle School Families, This message is for the parents of students who do not take the bus to school. This message is only intended for those who walk, ride or have their parents drop them off. In order to comply with ODE requirements for social distancing we ask that 5th and 6th grade students enter campus through a side gate located on the side... READ MORE >
Estimadas familias de Harrisburg Middle School, La semana pasada anuncié que podríamos traer a los estudiantes de regreso para el aprendizaje en persona. Quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para brindarles a cada uno de ustedes los detalles de cómo se verá eso para sus estudiantes. Todos los estudiantes se dividirán en dos grupos. Su (s) estudiante (s) vendrán a... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg Middle School Families, Last week I announced that we would be able to bring students back in for in-person learning. I want to take this opportunity to provide each of you the specifics as to what that will look like for your student(s). All students will be broken in two cohorts. Your student(s) will either come to the morning AM Cohort from... READ MORE >
January 2nd, 2021 Dear Harrisburg Middle School Families, I am writing to share some information that came to light during winter break that will have a big impact on middle school students. On December 23rd, Governor Brown changed the guidance that school districts have been required to follow. Under the old guidance we were required to follow the county metrics... READ MORE >
December 31, 2020 Dear Families of the Harrisburg School District, On December 23, Governor Brown changed the metrics for in-person learning from mandatory to advisory, which gave local school districts more control over how to do in-person learning. I know the governor did not make this decision lightly, and it is now incumbent upon the leadership of the... READ MORE >

Harrisburg Middle School's Yearbook Program needs your help! Due to the nature of this school year, getting photos is difficult. Below is a link to a Google Form, please take a look at the different categories to see what types of photos we are looking for. Any photos that you wish to contribute would be so helpful in creating a Yearbook that will serve as a... READ MORE >
Lines for Life Educator Wellness and new Parent Wellness Rooms Lines for Life through its Helpers Helping Helpers programming has launched a variety of “wellness room” spaces on Zoom for folks to attend freely and seek support, share resources, and overall sit together in community during the pandemic. Yvette Garcia (cc’d on this email) has two exciting programs... READ MORE >
Dear 5th and 6th Grade Harrisburg Middle School Families, This is an exciting time for our 5th and 6th grade students! We will be offering an AM and PM in-person instruction time for all students in the 5th and 6th grade per our Oregon Department of Education mandates. As of right now your student(s) should have been contacted as to which cohort, either AM or PM... READ MORE >
Please see the link for tutors that are available in our area. These tutors are available through the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD. There may be a fee involved. https://5il.co/niwv READ MORE >
Estimadas familias de Harrisburg Middle School, Me complace anunciar que podemos ofrecer a los estudiantes la oportunidad de recibir instrucción limitada en persona durante el día escolar. Nuestra instrucción limitada en persona (LIPI) se enfocará en el aprendizaje socioemocional, además de ofrecer apoyo académico durante sus sesiones de noventa minutos. Los... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg Middle School Families, I am happy to announce that we are able to offer students an opportunity to receive limited in-person instruction during the school day. Our limited in-person instruction (LIPI) will have a focus on Social/Emotional learning, as well as, offering academic support during their ninety minute sessions. Students will be able to... READ MORE >
Harrisburg Elementary School has successfully completed 11.5 weeks of in-person learning for grades k-3. The staff and students continue to follow all of the safety guidelines with protocols in place. All of their hard work has paid off so far as we are happy to report that at this time we have had no staff members or students with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis... READ MORE >

The HHS Key Club will be hosting a drive dedicated to nonprofit charity organizations such as ‘Bags of Love’ & ‘Eugene Mission’ and to families in the Harrisburg community. Our goal is to help aid them in preparation of this upcoming winter season and give them one less worry during the holidays! Please see the attached links for more information... READ MORE >
Governor Brown's recent news conference concerning the two week freeze. The statewide 2-week freeze is in effect Wednesday, November 18th to Wednesday, December 2ndK-12 schools are not directly impacted by the 2-week freezeK-12 schools continue under the current metrics and protocolsHarrisburg School District will continue operating as we have since the beginning... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, As I am reading the different thoughts and ideas people have generated on our latest Thought Exchange and I wanted to remind everyone that first and foremost we want our students back for in person learning as we realize that this is best for the majority of students and families. However, with that being said it is important to realize that in... READ MORE >
Please see the below link for the Tri-County Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations may be dropped off at the Harrisburg Elementary and Middle schools. https://5il.co/mxtw READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, On Friday, October 30, 2020 Governor Brown and Oregon Department of Education Director, Colt Gill held a news conference. They presented changes creating a better pathway for our students to return to in-person learning. Currently, we have in-person learning under the exception guidance for grades k-3. Under the new guidance, we... READ MORE >
Estimado familias de Harrisburg Middle School, Estamos oficialmente en el primer trimestre del año escolar y hemos aprendido muchas cosas maravillosas sobre nuestros empleados, estudiantes, y familias durante estos tiempos extraordinarios. Quiero que sepa que el personal ha trabajado incansablemente para brindar la mejor educación a todos los estudiantes. Todos... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg Middle School Families, As you know this has been a challenging start to a challenging year. We are officially through the first quarter of the school year and we have learned many amazing things about our staff, students, and families during these extraordinary times. I want you to know that staff have worked tirelessly to provide the best... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, This message is to share the disappointing news that we will not be able to return to in-person learning on the timeline we had planned. We have been preparing for the safe re-opening of all students grades 4-12. We know that in-person learning is ideal, but we do not meet the metrics required to return on November 2, 2020. The... READ MORE >
Harrisburg Middle School 201 South 6th Street Harrisburg, Oregon 541-995-6551 Weekly Announcements Tuesday, September 8th 2020 Monday Labor Day - NO SCHOOL Tuesday First day of school - Comprehensive distance learning through Google Classroom. Wednesday National Teddy Bear Day is dedicated to the stuffed bear that was named after the 26th President... READ MORE >

Please check out Harrisburg Middle School's Google Sites page https://sites.google.com/harrisburg.k12.or.us/harrisburgmiddleschool/home READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg families, As we near the beginning of the school year I wanted to take an opportunity to provide you with some additional information regarding how school will look for your student. Each student will be provided with their login information that will help them get logged into their google classrooms and will provide them with the information they... READ MORE >
Estimado familias de Harrisburg, Al empezar el año escolar de nuevo, quería darles la oportunidad con unos detalles en cómo la escuela será para su estudiante. Cada estudiante les proporcionará su información de inicio de sesión que les ayudará a iniciar sesión en sus aulas de Google y les proporcionará la información que necesitan para acceder a sus reuniones... READ MORE >
August 19, 2020 District update Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Guardians, As I stated in yesterday’s post, state and county COVID-19 data must be in compliance with the metrics for a minimum of three weeks in every category. The guidance we received from Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority entitled Ready Schools, Safe... READ MORE >
August 18, 2020 Dear students, staff, parents and guardians, This morning Oregon Health Authorities released state and Linn County COVID-19 data. On both a state and county level, all Linn County schools did not meet the requirements for in-person learning for all grades. A chart showing the information located on OHA website is linked here.... READ MORE >
Reopening Update August 14, 2020 Blueprints updated with current limited instruction information posted. All links should work now as we had some technical issues. I want to thank our staff as they are working extremely hard to prepare for our 2020-21 school year reopening. As you have heard by now, we will have students in grades k-3 on campus... READ MORE >
Education update July 30, 2020 I hope that all of you are enjoying the summer sunshine the past few weeks. Many of you are asking or wondering what is happening with our schools this fall. On Wednesday, July 22, Governor Brown gave an update on reopening schools. She told us that more changes might be coming for school districts, especially those... READ MORE >
Caring During Challenging Times Our vision statement states, “Together We Empower Students to Succeed”. This includes all students as we demonstrate care and respect to the students and their families by building bridges. One of our key components in the district is building relationships between students and staff and families and staff. People will not... READ MORE >
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...SuperJarman Harrisburg School District has the distinct privilege of introducing you to our new middle school principal Mr. Pat Jarman! Mr. Jarman is a tenured teacher here at Harrisburg School District. He has coached our football and track programs for 8 out of the 10 years he has been with our district. He is well respected by his students and peers.... READ MORE >
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Hey Eagles! Play "Quaranbingo" with us this week! It's simple... simply take pictures of you and your family doing these fun things and then click on the link to make your own copy of the template and add your pictures in! Send all of your finished Quaranbingo templates to kalyssa.carroll@harrisburg.k12.or.us! READ MORE >
Harrisburg Families and Community- On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 the state gave their May forecast and it was not as bad as projected. In summary here are a few key points. The State School Fund, (SSF) we are looking at about 4% or a $308 million reduction. Lottery proceeds are projected to come in at 20% less than expected adding a $120 million to the SSF... READ MORE >

The high school gym floor is finished and looks amazing! READ MORE >

The high school gym floor is finished and looks amazing! READ MORE >
Harrisburg School District School Lunch Drop Off Route *IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A PHONE CALL FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ABOUT MEAL DROP OFF AND DID NOT FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM, PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT 541-995-6626 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A MEAL ON A BUS ROUTE* 9:25 Erica Pl & Erica Wy 9:30 Arrow Leaf Av & Arrow Leaf Pl 9:35 745 N. 9th... READ MORE >

Teacher & Staff appreciation week! Thank you for all you do. READ MORE >

Thank you to all of our Harrisburg families who generously donated so much food for food boxes. You are all amazing and so appreciated! READ MORE >

Student locker items will be ready for pick up:Tuesday, April 21stFirst pick up time : 9:00AM - 12:00PMSecond pick up time : 2:00PM - 6:00PMHarrisburg Junior High front entrance READ MORE >
To: Community and Family Members Re: Distance Learning for All During Extended School Closure Our hallways, music rooms, sports fields and classrooms have all gone quiet during this unexpected state-wide school closure. We miss your children and adjusting to this “new normal” is difficult when we are hardwired to seek connection and community. We hope you... READ MORE >
Dear Harrisburg District Families/Students/Community Members With the health and safety of our students, staff, and communities as her primary focus, today Governor Brown and the Oregon Department of Education announced that our schools will be closed for the rest of the school year. We know this announcement is likely to be a great disappointment for... READ MORE >
GBC is following the Governor’s executive order by providing one designated employee who frequently visits the job sites making sure subcontractors are following the social distancing guidelines. With all of our campuses closed, some of the work scheduled for this summer has begun this week. The construction of the elementary school vestibule and main office... READ MORE >

Virtual Spirit Week April 6-9 READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 - Communication to staff and parents, On Tuesday, March 31st ODE changed course requiring school districts to begin distance learning for all students on Monday, April 13, 2020. Distance learning does not mean online learning alone. While Distance Learning may include online options for some students, it does not require technology or the... READ MORE >
The Band Concert scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th has been canceled. READ MORE >

HJHS Annual Staff vs. Student Basketball Game Fundraiser When: Friday, March 13th Where: HJHS Gym Time: Tip-off at 6 PM Admission: $5 for Adults, $2 for students and kids Come join us for a night of fun and games for everyone. We will have a Pepsi Shoot-out for 2 Liters, 50/50 Raffle, concessions, and more. Some staff will even be taking a whip cream... READ MORE >

REGISTER AT: http://harrisburg-sports-program.sportssignup.comREGISTRATION DETAILS3rd-8th Grade BaseballRegistration Deadline: March 8Mandatory Uniform Fitting: March 14Evaluations: March 14 (TBD based on number of players)Fees: 3/4 Baseball: $905/6 Baseball: $1107/8 Baseball: $140Pants, shirt, socks, belt and hat are provided with your registration feePLEASE... READ MORE >