Goblin Goings-On: Week of September 14

Published 8:27 pm Friday, September 18, 2026

It has been another busy week of learning in the Harrison School District.
The Preschool students are learning all about their five senses. They have had a lot of hands-on activities, including tasting things that are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour; listening walks, playing musical instruments, and feeling many types of textures. They read the classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” Some of the classes made flags to support the veterans at the Hot Air Balloon event, and some of the classes made artwork to be displayed at the county fair. The HHS volleyball team greeted the Preschoolers one day this week.
Kindergarten students are also learning about their five senses. They have spent time reading and learning about the world around them and how they can observe things with their eyes and ears. The kindergarten students wore red, white, and blue in remembrance of 9/11.
Mrs. Smith’s second graders at Forest Heights are diving deep into math, as they work through their place value centers. From building numbers with base-ten blocks to cracking place value games, these brilliant minds are mastering ones, tens, and hundreds! The first-grade classes enjoyed a trip to the Boone County Fair.
Mrs. Cross’s third graders at Skyline Heights are learning the art of cursive handwriting. Cursive is more than just beautiful handwriting. It helps students develop fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, letter formation, and writing fluency. It also gives students a valuable way to write signatures and handwritten notes. We love that our students are still learning cursive handwriting across the district. Classes at Skyline also enjoyed Dot Day on September 15. Teachers facilitated activities to coordinate with “The Dot” book. Mrs. Morris has been working on getting science lessons from each grade level aligned with library skills.
Mrs. Angelow’s students at Harrison Middle School have been serving flavored water and refreshing creations designed with inclusion, belonging, and purpose at the center. They call it Uniquely Made. It is more than just a drink cart. It is a hands-on learning experience that allows our students to practice responsibility and real-world connections in a meaningful way. The staff members love having these Uniquely Made drinks on Wednesdays.
Mrs. Ashley Mathis’s fifth grade students are working hard to fill learning gaps and build conceptual understanding in math. Students have been using manipulatives to work through assignments that are focused on adding and subtracting decimals and understanding place value. Hands-on practice helps students see the math, make connections, and strengthen their understanding of why math works. Way to go!
Mrs. Walker’s class at Harrison Middle School took a closer look at the events of September 11 by watching Ada Dolch, a high school principal in Lower Manhattan, recount her experience during the 9/11 attacks. They then read a nonfiction account about Welles Crowther, known for his courage and selflessness during the attacks. Through these stories, students are learning not only about history, but also about courage, compassion, and the impact one person can have in a time of crisis.
Ms. Magouyrk’s Harrison High School Choirs are preparing for their Fall Concert on Monday, September 28, at the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center. Among Haydn, Handel, and Palestrina, there are also some Elton John Lion King pieces. The Choir will be raising money for their trip to Springfield to see the national tour of The Lion King in December.