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Scheduling season is here! Important Dates:
Rising 9th 4-Year Plan Presentations - 2/3/2026 & 2/4/2026 in Science
Scheduling Window: Feb 1-10, 2026
Incoming 7th Grade Students - Select ELECTIVE COURSES ONLY
Incoming 8th Grade Students- Select ELECTIVE COURSES ONLY
7th Grade Scheduling Information for 2026-27
Course selection for the 2026-27 school year will open February 1-10, 2026. Students will be selecting their ELECTIVE COURSES ONLY through their Synergy StudentVue Portal. Please see the information below for the course selection process. If you have any questions, you/your student can contact their counselor or have your student sign up for one of our Scheduling Help FLEX Sessions on Feb. 3rd and 5th.
ONLINE SCHEDULING THROUGH SYNERGY
Course Selection: ONLINE COURSE SELECTION WILL OPEN FEB 1-10
HP 7th Grade Course & Scheduling Info
Instructions for Scheduling Classes on StudentVUE. Please note that the scheduling window will open on Feb. 1–10, 2026.
Important Notes:
7th graders can take the following combinations:
2 Year-Long Electives
1 Year-Long Elective + 2 Semester-Long Electives
4 Semester-Long Electives
For BAND and STRINGS students, you will be selecting "Concert Band" or "Strings II" in your course selections, respectively. Your band teacher will let counselors know of your placement after auditions, and we will make the change to your course selections.
For JAZZ: Choose your elective classes as if you will not be applying for Jazz Band. Once you apply and get accepted, counselors will add it to your course selections. Jazz needs to be taken with an ensemble class.
OTHER LINKS
Please reach out with any questions!
HP Counseling Team
Madeleine Le (A-Lh)
Jenn Simpson (Li-Z)
Keri McDonald (English Language Learners)
8th Grade Scheduling Information for 2026-27
Course selection for the 2026-27 school year will open February 1-10, 2026. Students will be selecting their ELECTIVE COURSES ONLY through their Synergy StudentVue Portal. Please see the information below for the course selection process. If you have any questions, you/your student can contact their counselor or have your student sign up for one of our Scheduling Help FLEX Sessions on Feb. 3rd and 5th.
ONLINE SCHEDULING THROUGH SYNERGY
HP 8th Grade Course Information & Scheduling
Instructions for Scheduling Classes on StudentVUE. Please note that the scheduling window will open on Feb. 1-10, 2026.
Important Notes:
8th graders can take the following combinations:
2 Year-Long Electives
1 Year-Long Elective + 2 Semester-Long Electives
4 Semester-Long Electives
For BAND and STRINGS students, you will be selecting "Concert Band" or "Strings II" in your course selections, respectively. Your band teacher will let counselors know of your placement after auditions and we will make the change to your course selections.
For JAZZ: Choose your elective classes as if you will not be applying for Jazz Band. Once you apply and get accepted, counselors will add it to your course selections. Jazz needs to be taken with an ensemble class.
OTHER LINKS
Please reach out with any questions!
HP Counseling Team
Madeleine Le (A-Lh)
Jenn Simpson (Li-Z)
Keri McDonald (English Language Learners)
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Student Calendar
Here is a link to the 25-26 Student Calendar.
PE Uniforms
Students can purchase (vintage/new based on supply) PE clothing through their respective PE teacher (we cannot guarantee orders will be processed in a timely fashion if you go through another channel/department). Your student will be given a receipt (to take home) and issued the clothing through their teacher. Please visit the HPMS PE Website for more information. LINK TO PE CLOTHES INFORMATION
New Student Information
Here is a link to the 2025-2026 New Student Information Guide. Please review this, as it contains helpful information for all new families.
Logging on to ParentVUE:
Find all of your student's academic information on Synergy! To access your student's grades and attendance, please follow the attached pdf to activate your ParentVUE account. Regular use of ParentVUE to stay updated on your student's academic progress is key to ensuring their academic success.
PUSD Student Email Access:
Your student will use their PUSD Gmail Email to access classroom assignments and communication at Harvest Park Middle School. Please follow the instructions below to activate your student's email address.
[Guide] How to Find Your Student's Email Address and Temporary Password.
Finding Your Student's Email Address:
Log in to your ParentVUE account.
Navigate to the "Student Info" section.
Your student's email address will be listed there. (see image below)
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Synergy StudentVUE - schedule, online grades & email
Synergy ParentVUE - schedule, online grades & registration
Email: ParentSquare
Eric Lee
School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Karuna Khera
Certified Wellness Coach @ NEST
Certified Wellness Coach @ NEST
Alyssa Crumrine
School Counselor Intern
School Counselor Intern
Connect With Us!
Follow us on Instagram @hpms_counseling
Harvest Park's Wellness Center
Harvest Park's Wellness Center
Harvest Park has a new Wellness Center, The Nest, which serves our students in many ways. The Nest is open everyday from 8:30 am - 3:15 pm for students to come in, relax, refocus, utilize sensory tools, work on assignments, read, or just chill. There are planned FLEX/Access sessions in the NEST that students can sign up for, which include Painting & Popcorn, Therapy Dog, Study Strategies, Note Taking Strategies, Coping Skills, Mindful Meditation, and more! Students can also ask teachers to visit The Nest for a 10 minute re-set if they're feeling emotions that are making it hard to focus and learn. We also utilize the space for individual student accommodations (as part of their 504 plan or IEP). The Nest serves as reminder to students that mental health awareness and wellness are important to living a happy successful life.
Donate to The Nest:
Donate to The Nest:
🍂 Your Weekly Wellness Check-In from the Nest!
Social wellness is all about having healthy, supportive relationships.
Try these small ways to connect:
Offer a High-Five or a Smile: A quick, friendly gesture goes a long way.
Use Kind Words: Give someone a compliment or say thank you to a teacher or staff member.
Ask a Good Question: Ask a friend, "How are you really doing?" and truly listen to their answer.
Be a Helper: Look for a chance to help someone who needs it, like picking up a dropped book.
Remember...
Being kind to others is also a way of being kind to yourself! Let's make someone's day better this week.
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Crisis Counseling Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below:
CALL: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 309-2131
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
TEXT: “HOME” to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: “START” to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100, call 911
Or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible to get help.
Contact Harvest Park Middle School Counseling Staff
Confidentiality Guidelines
Student confidentiality is important and vital to the counselor-student relationship. School counselors, as required by law and/or ethical standards, must maintain students’ confidentiality with the following exceptions: harm to self or others, abuse or neglect, or by subpoena. For more information on student confidentiality, please click here.
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