Join Camera Club Today! Share your photos with ePals! Ms. Rexford and Ms. Steele host this club!

Visual Arts News | Posted MAR 9 2010

Please attend our first meeting on Tuesday, March 16.

We will meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and at other times.

We will share pictures with pals around the world using ePals!

Henri Matisse exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago March 20th- June 20th

Visual Arts News | Posted MAR 9 2010

Students: Think about visiting the Art Institute of Chicago's exhibit about Henri Matisse.

Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917

March 20–June 20, 2010

Take the train from Elburn and walk East until you get to "The Bean". Walk two blocks south and you are at the

Art Institute of Chicago's.

Track Schedule Posted

KHMS Track News | Posted MAR 8 2010

The 2010 Track schedule has been posted on the KHMS track webpage. Hope to see you there! More »

Student Council Gazette - January / February 2009

Harter Middle School News | Posted MAR 8 2010

Get the latest news and events from the KHMS Student Council Gazette. The Veterans Supply Drive was a great success, as the students enjoyed the first dance of the year. More »

8th Grade Art Club

Harter Middle School News | Posted MAR 2 2010

8th Grade Art Club will begin on March 16th at Kaneland Harter Middle School More »

Author visit is enjoyed by TEACHERS too!

Library News | Posted FEB 25 2010

Several of our teachers commented on the wonderful visit by Roderick Gordon. Here is a quote from one teacher: "I was thoroughly engaged the entire time, as were most of our kids. I could have listened to more! I hope we have more of these opportunities." We hope Anderson's Book Shop provides more author visits for us in the future. Sally Walker will be coming to Harter the end of March thanks to a grant from the Kaneland Foundation.

One Fine Day Radio Play

Library News | Posted FEB 25 2010

On Wednesday, February 24th, the 8th grade challenge language arts students put on an old-fashioned radio play for their peers. Using their imagination, a few odd props, and the wonders of technology, the students brought to life the day that Orville and Wilbur Wright flew for the very first time.

Drug Dog Training/Fire Department Training conducted at Kaneland Harter Middle School - 2/24/10

Harter Middle School News | Posted FEB 24 2010

Today Kaneland Harter Middle School participated in Drug Dog Training with the Kane County Sheriff's Department and the Sugar Grove Police Department. During this training, the building was in a "non-emergency" lock down. This training took less than one class period.

Later this evening the Sugar Grove Fire Department will also be using the facility for a training excerise.

Kaneland Harter Middle School 2010 Spring Musical - School House Rock Cast List Announced

Harter Middle School News | Posted FEB 17 2010

The cast list for the 2010 Spring Musical to be held April 30 - May 2, 2010 at Kaneland Harter Middle School is attached. More »

Kms 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

KHMS Academics News | Posted FEB 11 2010

Congratulations to our Honor Roll Students. More »

7th - 8th Grade Dance

Harter Middle School News | Posted FEB 9 2010

Friday, February 12th. 2:30 - 4:30. Admission $1.00 or Animal Shelter Supplies. More »

Before-School Breakfast Snacks Available starting Tuesday

Harter Middle School News | Posted FEB 9 2010

In a hurry? No time to eat breakfast? Before-School Breakfast Snacks Available starting Tuesday, February 16 from 7:15-7:23 in the front atrium. More »

Challenge Language Arts Program at Harter Middle School

Harter Middle School News | Posted FEB 3 2010

It’s that time of the year again, time for parents to nominate students to be part of the Challenge Language Arts Program at Harter Middle School. If you are interested in nominating your child for this program, please download the Parent Nomination form and return it to the HMS office by March 25, 2010.

Teachers are also welcome to nominate students by filling out the Teacher Nomination form. More »

Read Across America events

Library News | Posted FEB 3 2010

HMS will celebrate Read Across America February 22-25

Beginning Monday, February 1st any books checked out and/or read by HMS students qualifies them to 'build the puzzle'. Fill out a form and turn it into the library to get your puzzle piece. The first grade level to build their puzzle wins! The homeroom from each grade level with the most puzzle pieces will also earn a prize.

Beginning Monday, February 1st students may bring in middle school appropriate books for a book swap! Please see the book swap rules in the library.

All week Seuss trivia and puzzles!

Monday 2/22: Authors Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams will visit the 6th graders.

Wednesday 2/24: 8th grade challenge language arts students will perform a radio play in the LRC.

Thursday 2/25: Students select 'new' books with their Book Swap tickets. More »

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray" at Aurora University Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University

Visual Arts News | Posted FEB 1 2010

Arts and Ideas: "Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray" Art Exhibit

(Arts and Culture)

Nickolas Muray captures famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) in an exhibit of more than 40 color photographs. He began photographing Kahlo in color in the winter of 1939 and continued to do so until 1948 — photographing her more than anyone else.

The exhibit in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University is part of a national tour over a two-and-a-half year period containing 46 photographic prints reproduced from the original negatives.

Museum Hours During the Academic Year

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Schingoethe Museum is open the following hours:

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Saturday Closed

Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.