GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
Based on the weather the last few days, one could say this is not a typical New England Fall. If it were, the World Series fans and players would have been bundled up in Philadelphia this week. Another few great weather days are on tap for us. Weekend temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid/high 60’s to low 70’s with a slight chance of rain Sunday night. Great weather for fall yard work (oh fun), sporting events, or time outside. If you prefer to relax this weekend you could also watch number two Tennessee, play number one Georgia, in college football. Kick off is at 3:30 PM.
Please take a few minutes to review the below updates and reminders:
HMS Recap -
To view pictures and read about what’s been going on at HMS over the last week, click Recap..
HMS Picture Retake Day -
Place your order prior to Picture Day at MyLifetouch
Use code EVTPDW8PF to access ordering.
Chromebook Reminder -
Students/families are reminded that chromebooks are an essential school supply that needs to be charged nightly and brought to school daily.
The school does not have chromebooks for students to borrow.
Thanks for Giving Food Drive -
HMS will be participating in the Boy Scouts 18th Annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive.
On Tuesday November 1, HMS students and staff can donate a shelf-stable grocery item to help support HMS and Milford community families.
Each homeroom will be collecting donations.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your donation.
Veterans’ Day at HMS -
In honor of Veterans’ Day this year, Friday, November 11, HMS is putting together a video/ slideshow recognizing veterans in our HMS community.
If you would like a veteran in your family to be recognized in the slideshow, please email Ms. Napier at lnapier@milforded.org. Click Veterans’ Day for more information.
Students will be engaging in activities related to Veterans' Day during our hour-long advisory in the morning.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on November 11 to show our appreciation and school spirit for our Veterans.
PTO Holiday Fundraiser and Volunteer Opportunity -
Click Holiday Sale for information on the PTO’s wreath and other holiday decorations.
The Lyman Orchards Pies and Cookies will be delivered to Harborside on Friday, 11/18.
The HMS PTO is looking for volunteers to help organize the pies/cookies upon delivery as well as help with distribution of the pies during pick up time.
Click Volunteer Opportunity to sign up to help out.
HMS Grade 8 Raise the Dough Fundraiser -
On Monday, November 14, HMS families and friends can dine in or out at Panera and a portion of every receipt, 20% to be exact, will go back to grade 8 to help defer the cost of the Grade 8 Dinner Dance.
Click Raise the Dough for more information. Click Support Us for online order codes or at the kiosk in-cafe.
Tuesday, November 8 - No school as it is Election Day and Professional Learning for staff.
Wednesday, November 16 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Wednesday, November 23 - Early dismissal for Thanksgiving break.
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 - No school due to Thanksgiving break.
Wednesday, December 7 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2 - No school due to the Holiday break.
Tuesday, January 3 - First day of school after the holiday break.
Monday, January 16 - No school in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Wednesday, January 25 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Spring Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, March 29th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM
Thursday, March 30th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM