Middle School Back-to-School Guide
Welcome to the 2023-2024 academic year at The Hun School!
Below you will find Back-to-School resources and action items for students and parents. You will receive email prompts as items come due. This page pertains to Middle School students; click here to view Upper School Back-to-School Resources.
Resources for Parents and Students
ARRIVAL DATES
Sept. 5 - Middle School Orientation
Sept. 6 - Convocation, Head of School Installation, and Opening Day
Sept. 7 - Middle School Retreat Day
Sept. 8 - First full day of Middle School Classes
ATHLETICS
Middle School students participate in athletics during the final class period of each day, from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m., with games taking place after school. Fall athletic options usually include: Cross Country, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Soccer, and Girls' Field Hockey, dependent upon student interest. Students will make their athletics selection in the first week of school.
BOOKS, APPS, AND IPADS
All Hun Middle School students are required to purchase an iPad. (Only Upper School students are permitted to use a MacBook.) See information about our iPad program here. For new students, we recommend optimally a 12.9 inch iPad Pro with at least 256GB or at minimum a 10.9 inch iPad or iPad Air.
CALENDARS
Subscribe to The Hun School's Master Online Calendar for the most up-to-date resources for School-related events, activities, and schedules. Select the RSS icon in the upper right corner of the calendar grid to select and subscribe to the calendar of your choice. Athletic Team Calendars are available here. Filter and sort by team or subscribe to the individual team calendar of your choice. By popular demand, a one-page calendar is available here. Please note, however, dates and details change frequently! Therefore, the online version is the most reliable source.
Carpooling and Transportation
If you are interested in carpooling with other Hun families, contact Carly LaManna in the Admission Office. If you are interested in contracting with a shuttle service, see more information.
New Jersey day students who have not already done so must complete the attached 2023 - 2024 B6T form and return it to Adrienne Marchioni. Depending on the number of students commuting to your area, this could lead to bussing or travel reimbursement in lieu of bussing. See more information about the B6T form.
Convocation AND INSTALLATION
Students should report in Academic Dress, as described in the Middle School Handbook, at 8:15 a.m. to the Hun Middle School Building on September 6th. Convocation is a Hun School tradition that officially opens the new school year and this year, we have the added excitement of welcoming Head of School Bart Bronk. Faculty, along with students from the classes of 2024 – 2030, process to the lawn behind Russell Hall for the ceremony. We continue the day with shortened classes and advisory meetings. Middle School students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
DAILY SCHEDULE
The Middle School day begins at 8:20 a.m. with a morning meeting and ends at 3:15 p.m. Extra Help is available at 8:00 a.m. Learning Lab, our after-school homework help period, is available 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Breakfast is available in the dining hall beginning at 7:30 a.m.
See the full daily schedule in block format.
Dress code
The Hun School is proud of its tradition of having neat and properly attired students. The dress code is reviewed and updated annually in the Middle School Student Handbook. Please reference last year's Dress Code guide and check the handbook for updates.
HANDBOOKS
All students will receive a copy of the Middle School Student Handbook at orientation on September 5th. The handbook contains important information about attendance and academic policies, advancement requirements, grades and reports. A handy table of contents will also help you find answers to questions about general school life and expectations.
HEALTH FORMS
Required school and state health forms are available in your Hun School Health Portal, operated by Magnus Health, and are due August 1st, including the Cardiac Assessment. Some requirements must be printed and completed by a physician and some require one or both parent signatures. Parents are required to complete the Fall/Winter/Spring Activities form and the Travel Health History form each season, whether their student plays a sport or not. These forms are required for all Hun activities. Please allow ample time to complete this process. For questions, please contact Health Services.
Middle School Orientation - TUESDAY, September 5th
All Middle School students are expected to attend Middle School Student Orientation at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5th. Students should report to the James Byer '62 Amphitheatre in casual dress as described in the Middle School Handbook. The program will finish at 11:30 a.m. and be followed by the Middle School Family Luncheon.
New Hun parents are also required to attend New Parent Orientation at 9:00 a.m. All parents invited to attend the Middle School Family Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
RAIDERNET AND HUN EMAIL
RaiderNet is The Hun School’s intranet. It houses information portals for students, parents, faculty, and staff, as well as the School’s Learning Management System, powered by Canvas. Academic class pages and schedules in RaiderNet will not be accessible until Sept. 1st for returning students and Sept. 6th for new students.
- New parents' existing login credentials will provide access to the Parent Information Portal and Class Pages in September. This is the page to bookmark! You will find all essential information posted there throughout the year.
- New students should have received information on activating their Hun School email in June. If you have not, please contact the IT Help Desk. Your Hun School email will also be used to access RaiderNet in September. Guidance on navigating this system will be offered during orientation.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
Reading: Each Middle School student is required to play a round of Bingo! In addition to reading the novel correlating to their incoming grade level, students must choose two other squares from the Hun Bingo board and complete those readings. Students should use the empty space in the box to write their book title and retrieve a parent signature. Bingo boards for each grade are below:
Math: All Middle School students have summer math assignments in Mathspace due by Monday, September 18th. If you have not already done so, please reference Ms. Skelly's guide below, visit Mathspace, and create an account using your Hun email address. Then, access the relevant assignments using the links and code below. Please email Megan Skelly with any questions.
New students: Please contact Ms. Skelly to schedule a math placement test before beginning this work.
- Rising Pre-Algebra 1: Mathspace, code: UQWU48
- Rising Pre-Algebra 2: Mathspace, code: UAR4CJ
- Rising Algebra 1: Mathspace, code: U846Y4
- Geometry and Higher: Mathspace: code: UTWEK6
SWIM TEST
Many Hun School excursions include water activities or access to pools and oceans. In order to provide full and robust educational experiences in a safe and accessible way, we need to know who can and cannot swim unassisted. Therefore, all Hun students who wish to participate in these activities, must complete a basic swim test or provide proof of proficiency. Students need only complete one swim test for the duration of their time at Hun. The Athletic Department will organize a limited number of swim test opportunities during the school year; boarding students will have priority placement.
THE HUN WAY
Middle School students begin the academic year in a multi-day orientation program designed to help students grow and develop personally and socially, as well as academically. The Hun Way offers individual and community foundations in team-building, positive psychology, self-awareness, and cultural competency through a series of engaging activities and discussions. Some activities are grade-level, while others are conducted in advisory. The program runs Friday, September 8th - Friday, September 15th.
TUITION AND BUSINESS SERVICES
Please login to the Tuition Payment Portal in RaiderNet to access your student’s account and make payments. For questions, please contact billing@hunschool.org.
QUESTIONS AND DIRECTORY
Please contact the following individuals with any questions that you may have. In addition, the faculty and staff directory is available here.
- Ken Weinstein, Head of Middle School
- Thomas Talboy, Assistant Head of Middle School
- Megan Skelly, Director of Middle School Student Engagement
- Veronica Perez, Assistant to the Head of Middle School
- Admission
- Communications
- Information Technology
Middle School Retreat 2023
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th; 6:45 AM CAMPUS ARRIVAL; 7:15 AM DEPARTURE; 5:00 PM CAMPUS RETURN
The Middle School will participate in a daylong retreat on Thursday, September 7th. Students will travel together from the Hun Middle School to Camp Bernie in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where they will participate in team-building and character education activities. Lunch will be provided. Students should plan to wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing, including sneakers with socks, bring a water bottle, hat, and change of clothing. This is a digital device-free day. Permission forms are available in the Hun Health Portal; please complete the forms by August 21st.
