GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
We’ve spotted some leaves changing color on High Street already, which means Fall Fairs are starting to set up. Orange’s Country Fair is open tonight and tomorrow if you are looking for a family friendly outing packed with delicious food, local vendors, rides, etc.
Not only does this weekend mark the first day of the new season on Sunday, but Saturday is the International Day of Peace. Here’s to a peaceful weekend.
Please take a moment to review a few important 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
Open House -
As a reminder, the HMS Open House is Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This is a time for parents/guardians to meet their child’s teachers.
Note: Please make sure you know your child’s HR teacher as you will receive his/her schedule to follow and this is the starting point for the evening.
Go Gold Spirit Week -
Monday, September 23 - Monday, September 30
HMS Fall Flash Flower Fundraiser -
The PTO has kicked off its first fundraiser of the year.
It’s a quick one as it runs through Wednesday, September 25.
Click Flash Fundraiser for more information.
PTO Membership -
To join the HMS PTO please click Membership.
Drama Club Evening at Silver Sands -
Dine in, take out, have some food delivered, and save yourself some time for a delicious meal at Silver Sands Pizza on October 17th:
HMS Drama Club -
Auditions will be held Thursday, September 26 starting at 3:00 PM in the gymnasium. You must have filled out the paperwork from the mandatory meeting in order to participate in the play.
There are no late buses this day. Students will need to be picked up.
Save the Date: The play will be held at Jonathan Law Auditorium on Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
This year’s play is:
School Schedule -
This year’s schedule is set up with 8 days (A-H). Schedule
There are 6 time blocks each day, not including homeroom. Students attend 6 periods/classes each day.
Time blocks are different then periods. Periods may be in different time blocks depending on the letter day.
Important Dates!
Tuesday, September 24 - Open House from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. More information to follow.
Thursday, October 3 - No school in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Wednesday, October 9 - Early release for staff professional development. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Thursday, October 17 - All day fundraiser for Drama Club sponsored by Silver Sands Pizza. Eat in and take out. More information to follow.
Monday, October 14 - HMS Clubs start.
Fall Middle School Conferences -
Tuesday, October 15th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16th 1:05-3:05 p.m
Spring Middle School Conferences -
Tuesday, March 18th 1:05-3:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19th 5:30-8:00 p.m.