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Dear Huston Middle School Family,

Welcome back to an exciting new school year at Huston Middle School! We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready for a year filled with fun, learning, and new adventures. To our returning families, welcome back! And to those joining us for the first time, we're thrilled to have you here.

As we begin this new chapter, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Krista Pisano for her dedicated time and service to the Burrell community, and we wish her all the best in her ongoing career journey!

Our team has been working hard to ensure a rigorous and engaging experience. We continue to build upon our core academic programs, including Amplify ELA and phenomenon-based Science STEELS standards, while maintaining a supportive space for restorative practices and positive student interactions. We understand that middle school is a time of tremendous growth, and we are here to support every step of the way.

The Journey is a Partnership

We believe that a successful education is built on a strong partnership between the school and families. Your involvement plays a crucial role in your child's achievements. We encourage you to:

  • Actively participate in school events and PTSO activities.
  • Maintain open communication with our teachers.
  • Support your child's learning process at home.

Our Vision: HMS PROUD & Portrait of a Burrell Buc

We are proud to continue our schoolwide initiative, HMS PROUD! We want all of our students to be Prepared, Respectful, take Ownership, show Understanding, and have Determination. Look out for exciting incentives, prizes, and events all year long, including our Student of the Month recognitions nominated by teachers.

Along with HMS PROUD, we are excited to present our Portrait of a Burrell Buc! This serves as the through line connecting the core skills and competencies we want all Burrell School District students to possess and demonstrate by graduation. It reflects our renewed focus to empower every student to "Learn, Create, Lead, and Succeed."

Key Information & Policy Updates

  • Cell Phone Policy Update: To support an uninterrupted learning environment and foster positive face-to-face social connections, cell phones are no longer permitted to be used by students during the school day. This policy applies throughout the entire building, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and during lunch. We greatly appreciate family support in reinforcing this expectation at home.

Welcome Back, Bucs! Upcoming Event

Wednesday, August 19

  • 5:30 PM: Orientation for 5th Grade and New Students
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Project Discover for Grades 6–8

Come meet your teachers, explore your classes, find your locker, and discover your future! (Food trucks will also be on site!)

We are so excited to have each of you as part of our HMS family. Let's make this school year a time of learning, laughter, and wonderful memories!

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education.

Warm regards,

Mr. Travis Welch, M.Ed. Principal, Charles A. Huston Middle School

  • Email: travis.welch@burrell.k12.pa.us
  • Office: 724-334-1443 x3154