GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
Let’s hope that the saying of April showers brings May flowers comes to fruition. The last week of April was a wet one and this week we saw some leftover rain. This weekend’s weather is trending to be good. In fact, we may see temperatures in the mid to high 60s.
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.
HMS Clubs Ending -
The last day for after school clubs is Thursday, May 11.
There will be no late buses after this date.
SBA State Testing Begins On Monday, May 1 and ends on Tuesday, May 19.
Students are also asked to come to school everyday with headphones or earbuds
Mackenzie’s Beach Club -
This annual event is in its 15th and final year. It was started by then 4 year old Mackenzie when she noticed that the beaches were dirty and she wanted to clean the trash.
This year’s cleanup is Saturday May 6, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM.
Two check in tables. One at Walnut Beach and one at Silver Sands State Park in Milford.
Cleaning supplies will be provided and there will be free ice cream for the first 100 volunteers, compliments of Walnut Beach Creamery.
For additional information please click Beach Clean Up.
Jonathan Law’s 1st Annual Multicultural Night -
Come and enjoy a fun-filled night where you can learn about the many different
cultures represented at Jonathan Law!
Click Multicultural Nightfor more information.
Milford Council of PTAs’ Award -
Milford Council of PTAs is proud and excited to announce MARLENE SANCHEZ will be the recipient of their National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.
Marlene is a PK teacher at Live Oaks -- but has served our youngest students across the district throughout her entire career. In addition to her vibrant work with MPS, Marlene has been deeply involved with a variety of special needs programming in Milford, including Camp Happiness and the Milford Adaptive Program (MAP) through the Milford Rec. Dept.
Congratulations and thank you, Ms. Sanchez, for your tireless efforts to improve the Milford community.
Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 19 - Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA testing) all grades.
Thursday, May 11 - HMS Art Show at Parsons from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Monday, May 15 - NGSS Science Assessment for grade 8 students only.
Tuesday, May 16 - Band and Strings concert at 6:30 at Law.
Wednesday, May 17 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Thursday, May 18 - Lip Sync Battle, 6:00 PM, HMS gym. Admission $3.00/person.
Wednesday, May 24 - Chorus concert at 6:30 at Foran.
Thursday May 25 - Grade 7 classes at the Audubon in Milford.
Friday, May 26 - Grade 7 classes at the Audubon in Milford.
Tuesday, May 30 - Grade 7 classes at the Audubon in Milford.
Wednesday, May 31 - District wide track meet at Law.
Thursday, June 1 - Grade 8 Dinner Dance at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange.
Wednesday, June 7 - Holiday Hill trip for Grade 8 students.
Friday, June 9 - Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony at 5:00 PM at Parsons Complex Auditorium.
Monday, June 12 - Holly Rock Quiz show for all grades.
Wednesday, June 14 - Tentative last day of school for students.