GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”-Anne of Green Gables
We are welcoming the transition from hot and humid days to sweater weather, the ultimate show as the leaves change color, bonfires, pumpkin-spice overload, and Friday night football games at our local high schools. There's nothing like getting together with our Milford community to root for the home team while also catching up with friends during the game.
Please take a few minutes to review the below updates and reminders:
HMS Recap - NEW ADDITION TO OUR WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE!
To read about what’s been going on at HMS over the last week, click Recap.
School Pictures -
HMS School Picture Day is Friday, October 14.
Flyers were handed out today.
Place your order prior to Picture Day at MyLifetouch
Use code EVTMMRJQT to access ordering.
PTO Fundraiser -
To become a member of our PTO please click Membership to join.
The PTO’s annual Lyman Orchard Pie and Cookie Dough sale starts on Monday. Please click Pie for more information on the pie sale. You can also click Flyer to view example items.
The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.
After School Clubs -
Permission slips for students attending after school clubs were provided to HR teachers to pass out yesterday. Students received a permission slip if they were confirmed to be in a particular club.
Slips are to be returned to Mrs. Tilt at the Greeter’s Desk by Friday, October 7 as clubs start on Monday, October 10.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11–Family Movie Night-SIGN UP HERE to attend and/or pre-order pizza.
Fall Conference Information -
Fall 2022 Middle School Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, October 19th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 20th 1:05-3:05 p.m.
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on October 19th and October 20th at 12:35pm.
Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher.
Fall conference sign up information will be live on our school website from Friday, October 7th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 17th, at 12:00 p.m.
If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler.
Additional information will be forwarded via email and post on the school’s website as the conference dates get closer.
Job Fair for Substitutes -
Milford Public Schools is holding a Job Fair on Thursday, October 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – for all kinds of Substitute positions.
The Job Fair will take place in the Parsons Complex Auditorium Lobby.
For more information click Job Fair
Student Swipe Badges
All HMS students are required to have their swipe badges with them at all times.
Badges are used to swipe:
On and off the bus, In the cafeteria, and in the Media Center to check out books.
If your child(ren) misplaced their swipe badge or did not receive (new students to the district), please have them come to the greeter’s desk.
Dress Code Reminder -
For your convenience and review, please click Dress and Grooming for a copy of the district’s policy related to dress and grooming.
Please take note that the policy encourages students to dress in clothing appropriate to the school situation.
A good rule of thumb for determining clothing appropriate to the school situation is to:
Consider standing or bending, as clothing should cover body parts without having to be pulled or tugged at.
Consider clothing that covers/conceals undergarments (including sport undergarments).
Early Dismissals -
- If you know you are picking up a student from school prior to dismissal, please send an email to our Greeter, Mrs. Tilt, at ktilt@milforded.org. This will ensure your child receives an early dismissal pass and is ready to be released in a timely manner.
- The person picking your child up must be authorized to do so in PowerSchool and show their ID in order to dismiss them. If you need to add any new members to your list, you may email Mrs. Tilt with a name, address, phone, and relationship to the child at any time.
Wednesday, October 5 - No school in observance of Yom Kippur.
Tuesday, October 11 - HMS Movie Night.
Wednesday, October 12 - PTO meeting at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.
Friday, October 14 - Fall Pictures.
Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 - 12:35 PM early release for students due to conferences.
Fall Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, October 19th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, October 20th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM
Wednesday, October 26 - Early release for staff professional development. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Friday, November 4 - First Quarter Ends.
Spring Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, March 29th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM
Thursday, March 30th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM