🏆 Big News: Mrs. Sowder Wins the Golden Horseshoe! 🏆
We are bursting with pride today! Please join us in a massive round of applause for our very own Mrs. Sammie Sowder, the latest recipient of the Golden Horseshoe Award! 🐎✨
This honor is given to those who truly embody the spirit of excellence, and Mrs. Sowder is the perfect example. Whether she’s staying late to ensure a student hits their "aha!" moment or collaborating with her colleagues to make our school the best it can be, she does it all with a smile.
Why Mrs. Sowder is our MVP:
Above & Beyond: She doesn't just teach; she champions her students to ensure every single one has the tools to succeed. 📈
Dedicated: Her commitment to her classroom and her craft is second to none.
Ultimate Team Player: She’s always the first to lend a hand and support her fellow staff members. 🤝
Mrs. Sowder, thank you for your heart, your hard work, and for making such a positive impact on our middle school family. We are so lucky to have you!
We are bursting with pride today! Please join us in a massive round of applause for our very own Mrs. Sammie Sowder, the latest recipient of the Golden Horseshoe Award! 🐎✨
This honor is given to those who truly embody the spirit of excellence, and Mrs. Sowder is the perfect example. Whether she’s staying late to ensure a student hits their "aha!" moment or collaborating with her colleagues to make our school the best it can be, she does it all with a smile.
Why Mrs. Sowder is our MVP:
Above & Beyond: She doesn't just teach; she champions her students to ensure every single one has the tools to succeed. 📈
Dedicated: Her commitment to her classroom and her craft is second to none.
Ultimate Team Player: She’s always the first to lend a hand and support her fellow staff members. 🤝
Mrs. Sowder, thank you for your heart, your hard work, and for making such a positive impact on our middle school family. We are so lucky to have you!
📊 Midterm Grades Are Heading Home!
Hi families! Midterm progress reports were sent home with students tomorrow.
Check those backpacks to see how your student is progressing so far this nine weeks. These reports are a great opportunity to celebrate successes and identify areas that might need a little extra focus before the end of the nine weeks.
We are so proud of the hard work our students are putting in!
🌊 Making Waves: This Week’s Student Leaders! 🌊
They say that leadership is a choice, not a title—and our students are proving that every single day! At HCMS, we don’t just teach the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens; we watch our students turn them into action to make our school a better place.
We’re thrilled to highlight this week’s "Caught Being a Leader" award winners. These students were spotted going above and beyond to live out our mission!
Character is what happens when you think no one is watching... but we’re glad we caught these moments! Keep being the leaders we know you are! 🌟
They say that leadership is a choice, not a title—and our students are proving that every single day! At HCMS, we don’t just teach the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens; we watch our students turn them into action to make our school a better place.
We’re thrilled to highlight this week’s "Caught Being a Leader" award winners. These students were spotted going above and beyond to live out our mission!
Character is what happens when you think no one is watching... but we’re glad we caught these moments! Keep being the leaders we know you are! 🌟
🌟 Starry Night Success! 🌟
What an incredible evening of talent and creativity! We are so proud of our HCMS students for their outstanding performances at this year’s Starry Night. You truly represented our school with excellence and passion!
Here are a few of the highlights from the middle school portion of the show:
The HCMS Band started the night on a high note, setting a powerful tone with a strong performance of "Mighty Towers." 🎺🥁
Sam Gross wowed the audience with a live art demonstration alongside Mrs. Slade, creating a beautiful piece to the energetic beat of "Don't Stop Me Now" to close out Act One! 🎨✨
Alice Cain, Isabelle Gribble, and Emaree Skipper gave a moving and professional conclusion to our segment with a dramatic reading of a poem they wrote themselves. 🎤📖
Thank you to all the students, staff, and parents who made this night possible. We are already looking forward to next year!
🎉 STATE CHAMPIONS ALERT! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Karsyn Richardson, Kraglynn Fryman, and Marie Hobbs, three of our incredible STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) stars, who took home 1st Place at the state tournament! 🏆
They competed in the Attendance Matters category (6th-8th Grade Division) and blew the judges away with their innovation, technical skills, and dedication to improving our school community.
It takes a lot of hard work and creative problem-solving to reach this level. These students proved that when technology meets a great cause, amazing things happen.
✨ Get Ready to Shine at Starry Night! ✨
Mark your calendars for an incredible evening celebrating the arts! Join us this Saturday, April 25th, at HCHS for our annual Starry Night showcase. This district-wide event features the amazing talents of our students in grades K-12.
Here is the lineup for the evening:
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Ice Cream Fundraiser 🍦 Kick things off with a sweet treat! Enjoy homemade ice cream crafted by our talented culinary arts students in handmade bowls by HCHS art students.
5:00 PM | Visual Art Exhibit 🎨 Walk through a gallery of stunning works created by our student artists. (Free admission!)
6:00 PM | Performing Arts Show 🎭 Find your seat for a spectacular showcase of music, drama, and dance. (Free admission!)
Where: Harrison County High School (HCHS) When: Saturday, April 25th Cost: The exhibits and performances are FREE and open to the community!
Come out and support our hardworking students for a night of creativity and community. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! 🌟
Mark your calendars for an incredible evening celebrating the arts! Join us this Saturday, April 25th, at HCHS for our annual Starry Night showcase. This district-wide event features the amazing talents of our students in grades K-12.
Here is the lineup for the evening:
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Ice Cream Fundraiser 🍦 Kick things off with a sweet treat! Enjoy homemade ice cream crafted by our talented culinary arts students in handmade bowls by HCHS art students.
5:00 PM | Visual Art Exhibit 🎨 Walk through a gallery of stunning works created by our student artists. (Free admission!)
6:00 PM | Performing Arts Show 🎭 Find your seat for a spectacular showcase of music, drama, and dance. (Free admission!)
Where: Harrison County High School (HCHS) When: Saturday, April 25th Cost: The exhibits and performances are FREE and open to the community!
Come out and support our hardworking students for a night of creativity and community. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! 🌟
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate three incredible women who truly keep our school running smoothly: Mrs. Hamm, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mrs. Barry!
From the very first bell to the final checkout, these ladies are the heart and soul of our front office. Whether they are greeting students with a smile, helping parents, or managing the thousand-and-one details that make our school a great place to be, they handle it all with grace and kindness.
Middle school life can be fast-paced and chaotic, but they make it look easy. We are so incredibly lucky to have them on our team!
Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate three incredible women who truly keep our school running smoothly: Mrs. Hamm, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mrs. Barry!
From the very first bell to the final checkout, these ladies are the heart and soul of our front office. Whether they are greeting students with a smile, helping parents, or managing the thousand-and-one details that make our school a great place to be, they handle it all with grace and kindness.
Middle school life can be fast-paced and chaotic, but they make it look easy. We are so incredibly lucky to have them on our team!
⚽️ Regular Season Wrap-Up! ⚽️
What a season it has been for our soccer programs! As we close out the regular season, we want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work, grit, and sportsmanship our athletes have shown on the pitch.
🏆 Regular Season Records:
Girls Soccer: An incredible 9-1-3 season!
Boys Soccer: A hard-fought and impressive 8-5 finish!
Both teams have shown what it means to play with heart, and we couldn't be prouder of their growth and dedication.
🚀 Next Stop: Bluegrass Conference Tournament!
The "second season" starts now. We want to wish both teams the best of luck as they head into the Bluegrass Conference Tournament. We know you’ll represent our school with pride and give it your all!
Go teams! Let's bring home that hardware! 🥇💪
What a season it has been for our soccer programs! As we close out the regular season, we want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work, grit, and sportsmanship our athletes have shown on the pitch.
🏆 Regular Season Records:
Girls Soccer: An incredible 9-1-3 season!
Boys Soccer: A hard-fought and impressive 8-5 finish!
Both teams have shown what it means to play with heart, and we couldn't be prouder of their growth and dedication.
🚀 Next Stop: Bluegrass Conference Tournament!
The "second season" starts now. We want to wish both teams the best of luck as they head into the Bluegrass Conference Tournament. We know you’ll represent our school with pride and give it your all!
Go teams! Let's bring home that hardware! 🥇💪
Bullseye! 🎯
We are bursting with pride today! A huge shoutout to our incredible middle school archers who "played up" this week to support our high school teams at the KHSAA State Tournament.
It takes incredible focus and nerves of steel to compete on the big stage, and our middle schoolers proved they have exactly what it takes to help lead the pack!
🏆 The Results are In:
Girls Archery Team: KHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS! 🥇
Boys Archery Team: KHSAA STATE RUNNER-UP! 🥈
Seeing our younger athletes step up and contribute to such a massive victory at the high school level is a testament to their hard work and the strength of our archery program.
We are bursting with pride today! A huge shoutout to our incredible middle school archers who "played up" this week to support our high school teams at the KHSAA State Tournament.
It takes incredible focus and nerves of steel to compete on the big stage, and our middle schoolers proved they have exactly what it takes to help lead the pack!
🏆 The Results are In:
Girls Archery Team: KHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS! 🥇
Boys Archery Team: KHSAA STATE RUNNER-UP! 🥈
Seeing our younger athletes step up and contribute to such a massive victory at the high school level is a testament to their hard work and the strength of our archery program.
🚀 Leading the Way: This Week’s Standouts! 🚀
At HCMS, leadership isn't just something we talk about in class—it’s something we see in our hallways, our cafeteria, and our community every single day.
We are so proud to announce our latest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader!" These individuals have been intentionally living out our School Mission Statement and putting the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens into practice in some truly inspiring ways.
Character is built through the small choices we make every day. Thank you to these students for choosing to lead and for making HCMS a better place for everyone! 🌟
At HCMS, leadership isn't just something we talk about in class—it’s something we see in our hallways, our cafeteria, and our community every single day.
We are so proud to announce our latest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader!" These individuals have been intentionally living out our School Mission Statement and putting the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens into practice in some truly inspiring ways.
Character is built through the small choices we make every day. Thank you to these students for choosing to lead and for making HCMS a better place for everyone! 🌟
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Ms. Kiser! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Kiser is our GOOSE Award winner for the month of March! 🦢✨
For those who don’t know, the GOOSE award stands for Get Out of School Early. It’s a special tradition where one lucky staff member gets to head home a little bit ahead of schedule to enjoy a well-deserved break.
The best part? This is a student-nominated award! It’s a true testament to the impact Ms. Kiser has when the students themselves lead the charge to recognize her hard work and dedication.
Thank you, Ms. Kiser, for everything you do for our students. Enjoy your early afternoon—you’ve earned it! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Kiser is our GOOSE Award winner for the month of March! 🦢✨
For those who don’t know, the GOOSE award stands for Get Out of School Early. It’s a special tradition where one lucky staff member gets to head home a little bit ahead of schedule to enjoy a well-deserved break.
The best part? This is a student-nominated award! It’s a true testament to the impact Ms. Kiser has when the students themselves lead the charge to recognize her hard work and dedication.
Thank you, Ms. Kiser, for everything you do for our students. Enjoy your early afternoon—you’ve earned it! 🏆
🌟 Staff Spotlight Alert! 🌟
Let’s hear it for our incredible Gear Up team, the official winners of our Staff Spotlight award for March! 🏆
Mrs. Northcutt, Mrs. Brown, and Ms. Moore were nominated by their peers for being the ultimate definition of team players. Whether they are jumping in to lend a hand to a colleague or finding innovative ways to help our students achieve their full potential, they do it all with a smile and a "can-do" attitude.
They are a vital part of what makes our school community so special, and we are lucky to have them!
🧱 Building a Better HCMS: This Week’s Leaders! 🧱
Leadership isn’t just about leading a parade; it’s about the small, everyday choices that make our school community stronger. This week, we are shining a light on a group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" by putting our mission into practice!
By using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, these students are proving that you don’t need a title to make a massive impact.
Character is what we do when we think no one is watching—but we’re glad we caught these moments! Keep being the leaders we know you are! 🌟
Leadership isn’t just about leading a parade; it’s about the small, everyday choices that make our school community stronger. This week, we are shining a light on a group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" by putting our mission into practice!
By using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, these students are proving that you don’t need a title to make a massive impact.
Character is what we do when we think no one is watching—but we’re glad we caught these moments! Keep being the leaders we know you are! 🌟
🍎 Celebrating Our Assistant Principal! 🍎
Even though Assistant Principal Appreciation Week has technically wrapped up, we couldn't let the moment pass without giving a massive shout-out to our incredible Assistant Principal, Mr. Eric Case.
From navigating the halls and supporting our teachers to ensuring every student feels seen and heard, Mr. Case does it all. Our school wouldn't be the same without his leadership, patience, and dedication. Thank you for making HCMS the best place to learn!
Even though Assistant Principal Appreciation Week has technically wrapped up, we couldn't let the moment pass without giving a massive shout-out to our incredible Assistant Principal, Mr. Eric Case.
From navigating the halls and supporting our teachers to ensuring every student feels seen and heard, Mr. Case does it all. Our school wouldn't be the same without his leadership, patience, and dedication. Thank you for making HCMS the best place to learn!
Let’s give a "novel" shoutout to the one and only Mrs. Mullins! 🕵️♀️📚
It’s National School Librarians’ Day, and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating our favorite curator of stories. Mrs. Mullins has a "shelf-less" dedication to our students and always knows exactly where to find the answers (and the best sequels!).
We want to give a special "thank you" to Mrs. Mullins for always being willing to jump in and help students (and staff!) troubleshoot device issues. No technology hurdle is too big for her to tackle with a smile. She bridges the gap between traditional literacy and the digital world.
We appreciate everything you do to help our students grow, one chapter at a time. 📚💙
It’s National School Librarians’ Day, and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating our favorite curator of stories. Mrs. Mullins has a "shelf-less" dedication to our students and always knows exactly where to find the answers (and the best sequels!).
We want to give a special "thank you" to Mrs. Mullins for always being willing to jump in and help students (and staff!) troubleshoot device issues. No technology hurdle is too big for her to tackle with a smile. She bridges the gap between traditional literacy and the digital world.
We appreciate everything you do to help our students grow, one chapter at a time. 📚💙
🍿 WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! 🍬
The library has been buzzing with guesses, and the results are finally in! A huge thank you to everyone who put their estimation skills to the test.
Please join us in congratulating our two sharp-eyed champions:
🍿 The Popcorn Challenge
A massive shoutout to Kendrick Kelly! He had the closest guess for how many spoonfuls of popcorn were packed into the jar. We hope that Twix bar hits the spot—you definitely earned it! 🍫
☁️ The Marshmallow Challenge
High fives for Keaton Ward, our marshmallow mastermind! You took home the win for correctly guessing the number of marshmallows. Enjoy snacking on those M&M’s! 🍬
Thanks to everyone who participated and made the library such a fun place to be! Keep reading and stay tuned for our next challenge! 📚✨
The library has been buzzing with guesses, and the results are finally in! A huge thank you to everyone who put their estimation skills to the test.
Please join us in congratulating our two sharp-eyed champions:
🍿 The Popcorn Challenge
A massive shoutout to Kendrick Kelly! He had the closest guess for how many spoonfuls of popcorn were packed into the jar. We hope that Twix bar hits the spot—you definitely earned it! 🍫
☁️ The Marshmallow Challenge
High fives for Keaton Ward, our marshmallow mastermind! You took home the win for correctly guessing the number of marshmallows. Enjoy snacking on those M&M’s! 🍬
Thanks to everyone who participated and made the library such a fun place to be! Keep reading and stay tuned for our next challenge! 📚✨
🏈 NEW COACH ALERT: Welcome, Coach Dominic Walker! 🏈
We are thrilled to announce that Dominic Walker has been named the new Head Football Coach for HCMS!
Coach Walker is a familiar face on our sidelines, having served as a successful assistant on our football staff for the last two years. We’ve seen his dedication firsthand, and we are incredibly excited to keep the success rolling under his leadership!
A true hometown talent, Coach Walker is:
🎓 An HCHS Alum
🤼♂️ Experienced in coaching HCHS Wrestling
🏆 Proven leader within our middle school athletic programs
Coach Walker is ready to hit the ground running! He will be visiting the middle school soon to host a meet-and-greet with all our players. Stay tuned for specific date and time details coming your way shortly.
We are thrilled to announce that Dominic Walker has been named the new Head Football Coach for HCMS!
Coach Walker is a familiar face on our sidelines, having served as a successful assistant on our football staff for the last two years. We’ve seen his dedication firsthand, and we are incredibly excited to keep the success rolling under his leadership!
A true hometown talent, Coach Walker is:
🎓 An HCHS Alum
🤼♂️ Experienced in coaching HCHS Wrestling
🏆 Proven leader within our middle school athletic programs
Coach Walker is ready to hit the ground running! He will be visiting the middle school soon to host a meet-and-greet with all our players. Stay tuned for specific date and time details coming your way shortly.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly.
Our "paras" are the heart of our classrooms. Whether they are providing one-on-one support, helping a student navigate a tough assignment, or simply being a steady hand in the middle school whirlwind, their impact is immeasurable.
To our amazing team: Thank you for your tireless dedication and hard work. Our school wouldn’t be the same without you! We appreciate everything you do! ❤️
Our "paras" are the heart of our classrooms. Whether they are providing one-on-one support, helping a student navigate a tough assignment, or simply being a steady hand in the middle school whirlwind, their impact is immeasurable.
To our amazing team: Thank you for your tireless dedication and hard work. Our school wouldn’t be the same without you! We appreciate everything you do! ❤️
🌟 The Heart of HCMS: Character in Action! 🌟
Leadership isn't always about being the loudest voice in the room; often, it’s about the quiet choices made when no one is watching. At HCMS, we are committed to our mission of growing not just great students, but great people.
This week, we are shining a light on a few individuals who were "Caught Being a Leader." By practicing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, these students are creating a ripple effect of kindness and responsibility throughout our hallways.
Character is the foundation of everything we do, and these students are building something truly special. Keep leading with heart!
Leadership isn't always about being the loudest voice in the room; often, it’s about the quiet choices made when no one is watching. At HCMS, we are committed to our mission of growing not just great students, but great people.
This week, we are shining a light on a few individuals who were "Caught Being a Leader." By practicing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, these students are creating a ripple effect of kindness and responsibility throughout our hallways.
Character is the foundation of everything we do, and these students are building something truly special. Keep leading with heart!
This past weekend, a group of HCMS students had the honor of participating in a special community event hosted by the Blue Licks Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution at Veterans Park. During the ceremony, HCMS students, Sophie Cabrera, Ivy Thornton, and Payton Simpson, helped recognize local history by reading the names of Revolutionary War soldiers from Harrison County as part of a bench unveiling celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping up and representing HCMS with confidence, respect, and pride. Great job!
