GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
Everyone showed great school spirit this week. We honored breast cancer awareness and the start of Fall, we celebrated one of our former students, and started creating a Be Kind quilt. As you probably noticed today, we all wore our cozy pjs to start off the weekend.
If you are looking to support a local football team this weekend, look no further than our own Milford Eagles. Both the 12u and 13u teams will be competing in Championship games this Sunday at Law High School! The 13u team will be playing at 12:30 pm while the 12u team will be playing at 6:30pm under the lights. In case you are wondering what to wear to the game, any red, white, and blue gear will work as these are the Eagles’ colors. Good luck to both teams.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour!
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 this week: click on the Recap
18th Annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive -
Harborside Middle School is proud to host the 18th Annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, from Friday, November 1 to Thursday, November 14.
We invite all students and families to contribute non-perishable canned and boxed goods to help those in need in our community.
Last year, our amazing students collected nearly 2,000 items, with 6th grade leading the way at over 700 items!
Let’s aim to surpass that total this year!
The Spirit Club will be collecting and counting all donations after school on Thursday, November 14.
Let’s show our community the power of generosity—every item counts!
HMS Annual Veterans Day Celebration -
Each year HMS holds “Bring a Veteran to School Day” in November around Veterans Day.
For more information and how to help support this event please click 2024 HMS VETERANS DAY FORM
Empowering Smart Online Choices -
On Wednesday, November 13, HMS students will have the opportunity to hear from presenter Scott Driscoll on internet safety.
Two assemblies will be held.
A combined assembly for grades 6 and 7.
A grade 8 assembly.
Topics covered range from the following;
Social Networking: Positives, negatives and potential impacts
Cyberbullying: Protecting yourself and others, and creating a positive outcome
Texting and Sexting
Popular/Trending Apps
Picture Sharing
Video Chats
Sharing too much information
The importance of privacy settings
Email concerns
Creating your “digital tattoo”
How technology can help or hurt your future
Picture Retake Day -
Retakes will be on Monday, November 18.
To order pictures go to mylifetouch.com and enter the code EVTCRSK2K
PTO’s Lyman Orchards Fundraiser -
Click Lyman to support the PTO’s fundraising efforts.
Important note: Lyman Orchards informed the PTO that there are no pies on the website as they ran out. However, the yummy cookie dough is still available.
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot -
Milford’s Annual Turkey Trot is Thursday, November 28.
For more information click Turkey Trot.
Student Meal and Beverage Reminders-
Please know that we do not permit students to receive lunch delivered from outside restaurants from parents or Door dash.
PTO Membership -
To join the HMS PTO please click Membership.
To join the HMS PTO Facebook page click Facebook
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Important Dates!
November 5 - No school for students. Professional Learning for staff.
November 13 - Internet Safety Assembly, all grades.
November 20 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
November 27 - Early dismissal for Thanksgiving break.
November 28 and 29 - No school for Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 11 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
December 20 - Is a full day for students and staff.
December 23 - January 1 - No school for Holiday Recess.
January 8 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
January 20 - No school in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
January 22 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
February 5 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
February 14 and 17 - No school for Winter Recess.
February 26 - Early dismissal for students and Professional Learning for staff.
Spring Middle School Conferences -
Tuesday, March 18th 1:05-3:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19th 5:30-8:00 p.m.