Week of 9-22-25
Start with Hello Week is the week of 9/22! During the week of September 22, we will share the positive message of Start with Hello week with our students via morning announcements. The purpose of Start with Hello week is to help build connections among students, to counteract loneliness and isolationism. With a focus on positive actions students and staff can do, we hope to build upon our culture of inclusiveness.
September 19-29: Hudson PTO Spirit Wear Sale
September 25: McDowell PTO Walkathon!
October 8: Walk, Bike, & Roll to School
October 8: Parent-Teacher Conferences PM ONLY (students still attend school)
October 9: Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
October 10: NO SCHOOL
October 16: Picture Retake Day
October 17: Teacher Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
November 4: Portrait of an Explorer - Empathetic Contributor - wear your POE t-shirt
November 10: Teacher Records Day - NO SCHOOL
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
McDowell PTO Walkathon Fundraiser: Family and friends: sponsor your student as they visit various movement and and problem-solving stations with their class! This is the only fundraising event sponsored by McDowell PTO. Please view the Walkathon flyer for more information.
Hudson Community First: October is Hudson Community First's Take a Second. Make a Difference. Month. Know someone making a difference for children or youth in Hudson? Nominate community members (youth or adults) for the Take a Second. Make a Difference. Award at hudsoncommunityfirst.com/tas-
Hudson Community First invites parents and guardians to attend PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD presented by author Dr. Devorah Heitner. Wednesday, October 15 @ 7:00 pm in the Hudson Middle School Auditorium.
- Mentor your child as they grow up with apps like Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord
- Understand how mentoring over monitoring with screens actually works
- Help your child navigate a world where they can be exposed to problematic content
- Encourage your child to be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation
- Work on sleep habits to get enough rest
- Find the balance between plugged and unplugged activities
- Teach your child strategies to recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health and when to take a break
- Support your child in staying true to themselves as they grow up “in public” on social media apps
Register for the FREE event here: api.leadconnectorhq.com/
Yearbook Cover Contest: Do you want to see your artwork on the cover of this year’s McDowell Yearbook? Please see the Yearbook Cover Contest flyer for information in submitting a contest entry.
Yearbook Orders: The link to order yearbooks is now open. Please view the Yearbook flyer for more information and to purchase your 2025-26 McDowell yearbook. Orders must by in by February 14, 2026.
Preschool 2025-2026 School Supply List
Kindergarten 2025-2026 School Supply List
2025-2026 Kindergarten Parent Orientation Slideshow: If you missed the presentation or would like to review what was covered, you can view the slide presentation here: 2025-2026 Kindergarten Orientation Slideshow.
Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition Payment Schedule:
All Day Kindergarten Tuition:
For those students in All Day Kindergarten, please review the tuition schedule:
● Full year payment of $3,400.00 due August 4, 2025(via PaySchools Central or via check)
● Two payments of $1,700.00 each due August 4, 2025 and January 15, 2026
● Four payments:
- $850.00 due August 4, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due September 15, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due November 15, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $850.00 due January 15, 2026 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
Preschool Tuition:
Students enrolled as peers are required to pay tuition which is $1500 for the year.
- $500 due August 22, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $500 due November 14, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
- $500 due February 20, 2026 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
Petermann BusZone App Information:
Download bus app here: BusZone
Follow the steps below:
1) After downloading the app, enter our school access code: 6400HCSD
2) In the search field, enter the bus number you need to follow and your child’s unique student ID
3) Lastly, create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points
Nutrition Services Information:
Be sure to keep your students' lunch balance current. Pay Schools Central
Please follow this Free and Reduced Lunch for an application for free/reduced lunch.