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Welcome to the Middle School Enrichment page. Here you will find important information and the calendar for upcoming enrichment opportunities. These opportunities may change so be sure to check back often for new things! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Melissa Survinski (survinski@ht-sd.org) and Dr. Brooke Stebler (brooke.stebler@ht-sd.org).
Some of the programs may involve missing one or two periods, working within the classroom, missing a half-day or an entire day, meeting at lunch, or meeting after school. Some activities will be virtual and in-person activities will be limited to small groups of students. Keep in mind, these opportunities are meant to challenge your student to think beyond what they are learning in class. While it is important that they have an interest in the topic of the enrichment opportunity, if their academic performance is not up to par, they will not be able to participate. These dates are tentative. Updates and reminders will be shared through the Enrichment Website and our newsletter.
Check back as new events/activities may be added throughout the year!
Sign Up Policy
Sign Up Policy
Event sign-ups for this school year will be held in the following way:
Only students may sign themselves up for a field trip. Emails or phone calls from a parent requesting to sign their child up are not accepted as signing up. Please encourage your student to follow the procedure.
For events open to all students, event sign-ups will be announced Monday through Friday during homeroom announcements. Sign-ups will take place the following week Monday through Friday by signing up on the signup sheet posted in front of room C311 and at lunches.
If more students sign up than there are spots available, a random drawing will help determine which students may attend. After sign ups are closed, students will be notified if they can participate. If permission slips are needed, they will be given to students.
Use the tab at the top of the page to see enrichment events happening this school year. Any student is welcome to visit the Enrichment Center in room D409 (Maker Studio) to find out what is happening throughout the year.
Notes:
Dates are tentative
We do our BEST to get students where they want to go!
Visit the Robotics Studio (by the library) or the Maker Studio (across from the 7th grade hall) before school, during homeroom and tutorial, at lunch or after school to sign up for events or to see what is happening.
Keep in mind, these events are meant to challenge your student to think beyond what they are learning in class. It is important that they have an interest in the topic of the enrichment opportunity.
*Any student interested in participating in any of the events, please stop by Room D409 (Maker Studio) or C311 (Robotics Studio) to talk with Dr. Survinski or Dr. Stebler.
*Any student interested in participating in any of the events, please stop by Room D409 (Maker Studio) or C311 (Robotics Studio) to talk with Dr. Survinski or Dr. Stebler.
Meet the Enrichment Facilitators
Meet the Enrichment Facilitators
Dr. Survinski
Dr. Survinski is one of the Enrichment Facilitators at HMS. After teaching Latin at HHS and HMS for several years, she transitioned to Enrichment. Dr. Survinski studied Latin and Education at Kent State University. Her Master's Degree is in Secondary Education from Duquesne University. Dr. Survinski holds a PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership from Robert Morris University. At HMS, Dr. Survinski enjoys working with students on creative writing, research (both scientific and academic), history, 3D printing, graphic design, theater and drama, art, math, and career research. She has served on the editorial review board for the American Journal of Secondary Education, the teacher advisory board for the College in High School program at the University of Pittsburgh, a National Geographic Certified Educator, and most recently completed the Excellence in Leadership program at the Disney Institute. Dr. Survinski is also a Board Member of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education and the Curriculum Partner for the Rise Up Foundation. Dr. Survinski also published a children's book called Brock Lee and the Lunchbox League!
Dr. Stebler
Dr. Stebler is one of the Enrichment Facilitators at HMS. Her dissertation at the University of Pittsburgh was on STEM Literacy. She has 18 years experience in public education and is looking forward to her second year working in enrichment at HMS. Outside of school, Dr. Stebler enjoys her time with her daughter, Addy, and her husband, Jesse. She hopes Addy will find what she feels passionate about as she grows up!
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