Congratulations to our Duck' E-Sports teams on showing the world how its done. All 5 Teams are Top 10 and a huge shout out to the Duck Dynasty Smash Bros team for being #1 overall currently undefeated. Keep it up!!! Come and join the flock Tuesdays at 4pm for Rocket League, Wednesdays at 4pm for Smash Bros, and Thursdays for our Club and Mario Kart at 4pm in the media center. #GoDUCKS!
Rocky Mountain Embroidery and Screen Printing just created a HJH HOOPS and other HJH Apparel Online Store for us that anyone (parents, grandparents, friends, athletes) can purchase HJH gear from. The store is only live until 11:59pm on Sunday 11/2 for you or anyone you know who wants some sweet HJH gear: https://rockymountainscreenprinting.chipply.com/HorizonDucks/ or at tinyurl.com/HJHDUCKS
Do you like fairytales but think Disney is chopped? Come see the fall play, The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon! Shows are available nightly from Nov. 11 - 15th at 7PM. Thanks for supporting Horizon Theatre!
Monday, October 20th Early Out at 1pm
Bell Schedule:
1st/5th 8:15am – 9:15am 60 minutes
2nd/6th 9:20am - 10:20am 60 minutes
LUNCH 10:20am - 10:50am (ALL GRADES) 30 minutes
3rd/7th 10:55am - 11:55am 60 minutes
4th/8th 12:00pm - 1:00pm 60 minutes
Theme: I Belong!
📅 Entries Due: October 21, 2025
🔗 Submit & View Rules: https://www.utahpta.org/ref
🌟 Explore the Arts & Express Yourself!
Choose from one of these exciting categories:
🎵 Music Composition
🩰 Dance Choreography
🎬 Film Production
📚 Literature
📸 Photography
🎨 Visual Arts
📢 It’s time to create your Reflections masterpiece!
✅ Submit one original entry per category
✅ Entries MUST be submitted online
✅ Make sure to read the rules and rubric carefully
🎁 Winners will earn gift cards or cash prizes!
💭 Use Your Imagination...
Let the theme "I Belong!" inspire you:
WHO
Who do you belong to?
Who makes you feel like you belong?
WHAT
What does it mean to belong?
What do you belong to?
WHERE
Where do you feel like you belong?
WHEN
When do you feel most like you belong?
When is it hardest to feel like you belong?
HOW
How do you help others belong?
How does belonging make you feel?
WHY
Why do you belong?
Why is belonging important?
📩 Questions?
Contact: Maddie Sorenson
📧 maddsorenson@gmail.com
Let your voice be heard — show the world where YOU belong!
$2 Churros
$5.25 1 Taco & 1 Churro Special
Chicken and Pork Al Pastor
Cash and Credit Cards Accepted
HJH Picture Retake Day Fri. 10/10
Horizon JR Picture Day is Coming Soon!
Prepay Code: HorizonJRFall25
Halloween Choir Concert 10/7 @ 7PM, Fall Concert 10/8 @ 7pm, Fall Band Concert 10/9 @ 7pm. All concerts in HJH commons
Horizon Choir has been working on preparing for the upcoming concert. The Halloween Choir Concert will be held in the commons area Oct. 7th at 7PM. Come support Horizon Choir and get in the mood for Halloween!
Halloween Choir Concert 10/7 @ 7PM
Fall Concert 10/8 @ 7pm
Fall Band Concert 10/9 @ 7pm.
All concerts in HJH commons
UPDATED TRYOUT AND PRESEASON INFO.
-Thurs. 9/25 3:15-4:30pm Conditioning/Skills, 4:30-5pm Open Court
-Fri. 9/26 3:15-4:30pm Conditioning/Skills, 4:30-5pm Open Court
-Mon. 9/29 Tryouts (UPDATED: Tryouts will be 3:30-5:15pm in the Syracuse High School Aux. Gym)
Please sign up for tryouts by completing the Tryout Registration form below for your grade only:
7th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/ArqSCiMrDQ
8th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/Derf3rL0Fx
9th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/g8WLLPuuEZ
Tryout requirements/additional info. on HJH Athletics' boys Bball page
Boys Bball Remaining Preseason Conditioning/Skills/Open Court
-Tues. 9/23 3:15-4:30pm Conditioning/Skills, 4:30-5pm Open Court
-Weds. 9/24 8:30-9:45am Conditioning/Skills/Open Court
-Thurs. 9/25 3:15-4:30pm Conditioning/Skills, 4:30-5pm Open Court
-Fri. 9/26 3:15-4:30pm Conditioning/Skills, 4:30-5pm Open Court
-Mon. 9/29 Tryouts (UPDATED: Tryouts will be 3:30-5:15pm in the SHS Aux. Gym)
Please sign up for tryouts by completing the Tryout Registration form below for
your grade only
7th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/ArqSCiMrDQ
8th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/Derf3rL0Fx
9th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/g8WLLPuuEZ
Tryout requirements/additional info. on HJH Athletics' boys Bball page
Boys Basketball
Fri. 9/19, 3-4:30pm outdoor open court (unofficial)
Mon. 9/22 official Preseason open court/conditioning begins
3:15pm on outdoor court
Wear outdoor shoes for conditioning/open court
Bring a water bottle
Bring an outdoor ball if you have one
Tryouts begin Mon. 9/29 at 3:15pm, location TBA
Please sign up for tryouts by completing the Tryout Registration form below for
your grade only
7th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/ArqSCiMrDQ
8th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/Derf3rL0Fx
9th grade: https://forms.office.com/r/g8WLLPuuEZ
Tryout requirements/additional info. on HJH Athletics' boys Bball page
Fall Spirit Shirts available now!
Black cotton shirts with white and teal writing-as pictured
Use QR form or https://tinyurl.com/HJHFallShirt to order
Pay in the office or MyDSD and bring reciept to Ms. Anderson in the counseling office to pick up (Before and after school).
*Attendance at this informational meeting is not mandatory for trying out.
Weather permitting, we will hold our first open court immediately following the 9/16 info. mtg. until 4:30pm. So bring outdoor shoes.
Preseason Open Court/Conditioning starts: September 22 – before or after school
Tryouts: September 29 – after school.
Tryout Requirements: Visit HJH Website>Menu>School Information>Athletics>Boys Basketball Webpage
Open House Format
Come connect with your student’s teachers and see how they’re doing this school year!
No appointments needed—just drop in anytime during the conference hours.
Canvas/myDSD Help Session 5:00 PM each night In Room 1127 (1st Floor Learning Suite). Get tips and tricks to better support your student’s learning at home.
💉 Boo to the Flu will be on-site offering flu shots for anyone who needs
them—stay healthy this season!
Boys Basketball parent/student information Mtg. Tues. Sept. 16 @ 3:15pm on big steps (15-20 minutes)
Open Court Play (before preseason): With no gym yet, we may hold some open court play on our outdoor courts before preseason officially begins. Weather permitting, we will hold our first open court immediately following the 9/16 info. mtg. until 4:30pm.
Preseason Open Court/Conditioning starts: September 22 – before or after school
Tryouts: September 29 – after school.
Tryout Requirements:
All students participating on any of HJH's sport teams must first use the online RegisterMyAthlete program to set up an account, register, complete requirements, and upload a physical examination.
*"A health examination must be performed annually and the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form must be completed before any student may participate in athletic activities sponsored by this Association. A Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form along with the Disclosure and Consent Document must be on file at the school before any participation in athletic activities." (UHSAA Physical & Parent Consent Form)
Video instructions Aktivate accounts, links to forms, and additional info. can be found on the school's Athletics page
Academic and Citizenship Eligibility Requirements:
Completed AKTIVATE.COM account including current physical uploaded
Students must hold a minimum term grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the preceding grading period
Students cannot fail more than one subject.
Students receiving a ‘U’ will be subject to review by the School Standards Committee.
Students receiving a ‘U’ from two or more individual teachers will be eliminated from extracurricular activities immediately and for the succeeding term.
Brighter Horizon Back-to-School Group
Horizon Junior High Invites you to Brighter Horizons Back-to-School group
Topics: goal setting, stress management, friendship, peer pressure, and refusal skills.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks.
Why participate?
Increased academic success, emotional well-being, positive peer relationships. Horizon Ducks
If a student is interested in attending the group, reach out to Mrs. Bradshaw in the Counseling Center and get a permission form which is required to participate.
