HMS News

GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Many students arrived at school today wearing various green clothing and hats. A perfect start to the day. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. 

Please take a few minutes to review the below updates and reminders:

                                                 

  • HMS Recap - 

    • View our pictures and read about what’s been going on at HMS over the last week: click on the Recap.

  • Toasty Toes Sock Drive - 

    • Help the Beth-El Center continue to assist our neighbors in need by donating new socks.

    • For more information click Sock Drive  Our donation bin is located in our Lobby and your kids can drop them off at any time.

  • Grade 8 Night at Silver Sands -

    • On March 22 show your support for our grade 8 class by taking a night off from cooking and order from Silver Sands.

    • Silver Sands will donate 10% of its daily receipts to the grade 8 class when customers mention Harborside Fundraiser when paying. 

  • Spring Conference Information - 

  • Families currently have access to the online conference schedule system . See below for additional information:

  • Access to the online system -

    • Go to the HMS website and click on Fall Conference Sign Up and follow the directions. 

    • Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications. 

  • Conference dates and times -

    • Wednesday, March 29 - 1:05 PM - 3:05 PM.

    • Thursday, March 30 -  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

  • Kindergarten Registration - 

    • The district is  pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024  school year will take place during February and March.   

    • If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 21, 2023.  

    • You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services.  School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.

    • Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2023 in order to register for Kindergarten.  

    • Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.

    • If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “Schools.” 

    • We are excited for your children to come to our schools!  Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in- person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click herefor a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!  

  • Yearbooks are now on Sale - 

    • Families can go to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order a yearbook.

    • School ID# 10453023.

    • Cost of a yearbook is $27.

                                  

  • Spring Middle School Conferences - 

    • Wednesday, March 29th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM 

    • Thursday, March 30th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

  • Friday, April 7 - No school in recognition of Good Friday.

  • Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14 - No school for Spring Recess.

  • Wednesday, April 26 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.