🍦 We are leaders. We are a community. WE ARE HCMS! 💙💛
Our first-ever HCMS FFA ice cream social was a huge success, bringing together 47 incredible members to kick off the school year!
"We are HCMS" means showing up for one another, building strong connections, and supporting our future leaders in agriculture and beyond. Watching our students connect, share sundaes, and build community reminded us exactly why we are so proud of our school family.
Thank you to our amazing FFA advisor, Mrs. Rice, for organizing this event, and to our students for showing what HCMS spirit is all about!
Our first-ever HCMS FFA ice cream social was a huge success, bringing together 47 incredible members to kick off the school year!
"We are HCMS" means showing up for one another, building strong connections, and supporting our future leaders in agriculture and beyond. Watching our students connect, share sundaes, and build community reminded us exactly why we are so proud of our school family.
Thank you to our amazing FFA advisor, Mrs. Rice, for organizing this event, and to our students for showing what HCMS spirit is all about!
🎉 We are HCMS—and together, we celebrate our best! 🎉
Join us in giving a huge round of applause to Ms. Kiser, our August GOOSE Award winner!
If you're new to the tradition, GOOSE stands for Get Out Of School Early—a well-deserved perk awarded to a staff member who makes a real difference. What makes this award so special to our culture is that it is 100% student-nominated. Our kids recognized Ms. Kiser's hard work, energy, and dedication.
Ms. Kiser truly embodies our spirit, showing up for our students every day and proving that we are HCMS!
Join us in giving a huge round of applause to Ms. Kiser, our August GOOSE Award winner!
If you're new to the tradition, GOOSE stands for Get Out Of School Early—a well-deserved perk awarded to a staff member who makes a real difference. What makes this award so special to our culture is that it is 100% student-nominated. Our kids recognized Ms. Kiser's hard work, energy, and dedication.
Ms. Kiser truly embodies our spirit, showing up for our students every day and proving that we are HCMS!
🏆 August Staff Spotlight: It’s a Tie! (Part 2) 🏆
When we say "We are HCMS," we are talking about the heart, dedication, and teamwork that keep our school family strong. Nobody proves that quite like our second August Staff Spotlight winner: our attendance clerk, Mrs. Jenkins! 📋✨
Mrs. Jenkins was nominated for always putting others first. No matter how busy her desk is, she is always willing to jump in and lend a hand—even when it means extra work on her plate. Her selflessness and constant support show the true meaning of our school theme every day, and we are so grateful for everything she does!
When we say "We are HCMS," we are talking about the heart, dedication, and teamwork that keep our school family strong. Nobody proves that quite like our second August Staff Spotlight winner: our attendance clerk, Mrs. Jenkins! 📋✨
Mrs. Jenkins was nominated for always putting others first. No matter how busy her desk is, she is always willing to jump in and lend a hand—even when it means extra work on her plate. Her selflessness and constant support show the true meaning of our school theme every day, and we are so grateful for everything she does!
🏆 August Staff Spotlight: It’s a Tie! 🏆
What does it mean when we say "We are HCMS"? It means stepping up, supporting each other, and bringing energy to our school every single day—and our first August Staff Spotlight winner, band director Mr. Kuamoo, embodies that spirit completely! 🎺🥁
Mr. Kuamoo hit the ground running this year as a true team player. Whether he’s building strong relationships with students, collaborating with staff, or learning new ways to help our music program thrive, his dedication reminds us of what makes our school community so special. We are so lucky to have him!
What does it mean when we say "We are HCMS"? It means stepping up, supporting each other, and bringing energy to our school every single day—and our first August Staff Spotlight winner, band director Mr. Kuamoo, embodies that spirit completely! 🎺🥁
Mr. Kuamoo hit the ground running this year as a true team player. Whether he’s building strong relationships with students, collaborating with staff, or learning new ways to help our music program thrive, his dedication reminds us of what makes our school community so special. We are so lucky to have him!
🌟 Finding Our Groove: Week 3 Student Leaders! 🌟
By Week 3, school routines are in full swing—and our students are proving that doing the right thing is becoming second nature! At HCMS, putting our School Mission Statement into practice isn't just something we do occasionally; it’s a daily habit.
We are so proud to celebrate this week's "Caught Being a Leader" honorees! These students are keeping the positive energy high across our school by living out the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Thank you to these outstanding students for helping make Week 3 our best one yet! We are HCMS!
By Week 3, school routines are in full swing—and our students are proving that doing the right thing is becoming second nature! At HCMS, putting our School Mission Statement into practice isn't just something we do occasionally; it’s a daily habit.
We are so proud to celebrate this week's "Caught Being a Leader" honorees! These students are keeping the positive energy high across our school by living out the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Thank you to these outstanding students for helping make Week 3 our best one yet! We are HCMS!
📜 Hands-On History in the Library! ⏳
Our 8th-grade social studies students recently turned the library into a time machine! Classes taught by Mr. Lucky and Mrs. Callahan participated in an interactive historical artifact discovery activity.
Working in teams, students inspected mystery items from the past, put on their detective hats to figure out their original purpose, and then brainstormed what modern everyday items have replaced them in today's world.
Highlights from the day:
🚽 The Chamber Pot: Unsurprisingly, this was an absolute crowd favorite (and generated plenty of laughs!).
📚 Throwback Yearbooks: Students loved searching through old school yearbooks to spot familiar faces—including their parents and current teachers!
This activity was a fantastic way for our 8th graders to bridge the gap between past and present while building critical thinking skills. Great job, young historians! 🌟
Our 8th-grade social studies students recently turned the library into a time machine! Classes taught by Mr. Lucky and Mrs. Callahan participated in an interactive historical artifact discovery activity.
Working in teams, students inspected mystery items from the past, put on their detective hats to figure out their original purpose, and then brainstormed what modern everyday items have replaced them in today's world.
Highlights from the day:
🚽 The Chamber Pot: Unsurprisingly, this was an absolute crowd favorite (and generated plenty of laughs!).
📚 Throwback Yearbooks: Students loved searching through old school yearbooks to spot familiar faces—including their parents and current teachers!
This activity was a fantastic way for our 8th graders to bridge the gap between past and present while building critical thinking skills. Great job, young historians! 🌟
⚡️ Week 2 Momentum: Keeping the Leadership Going! ⚡️
The first week got us moving, but Week two is where real momentum builds! At HCMS, our students are settling into their routines and continuing to bring our school mission statement to life through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Great routines build great character, and these students are setting a fantastic pace for the year ahead. Keep leading the way!
The first week got us moving, but Week two is where real momentum builds! At HCMS, our students are settling into their routines and continuing to bring our school mission statement to life through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Great routines build great character, and these students are setting a fantastic pace for the year ahead. Keep leading the way!
📅 Mark Your Calendars: Early Release This Friday!
As you plan your family schedule for the week ahead, please keep in mind that our first early release day is this Friday, August 28th.
Key Detail for Friday:
⏰ Dismissal Time: School will dismiss at 1:00 PM.
Please check in with your student before Friday to make sure they know their end-of-day transportation plan.
Thank you for your partnership, and we hope everyone has a wonderful week! 💙
📢 LOCATION CHANGE FOR TONIGHT'S GAME 📢
Due to a maintenance issue in the middle school gymnasium, tonight’s middle school girls' basketball game against Bracken County is being moved to the High School Gymnasium.
🏀 Updated Details:
Event: MS Girls' Basketball vs. Bracken County
New Location: High School Gym
Thank you for your flexibility. Head over to the high school tonight and cheer on the Fillies! 📣
Due to a maintenance issue in the middle school gymnasium, tonight’s middle school girls' basketball game against Bracken County is being moved to the High School Gymnasium.
🏀 Updated Details:
Event: MS Girls' Basketball vs. Bracken County
New Location: High School Gym
Thank you for your flexibility. Head over to the high school tonight and cheer on the Fillies! 📣
🌱 Starting Strong: Our First Student Leaders of the Year! 🌱
A new school year brings fresh energy, new goals, and a brand-new chance to lead! As we kick off the year at HCMS, our students aren't waiting around to make a positive impact—they are setting the tone from day one by putting our School Mission Statement and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens into practice.
We are so excited to share our very first "Caught Being a Leader" recognitions for this school year!
Setting a positive culture starts with simple, everyday choices. Thank you to these students for paving the way for an incredible year ahead. Keep leading!
A new school year brings fresh energy, new goals, and a brand-new chance to lead! As we kick off the year at HCMS, our students aren't waiting around to make a positive impact—they are setting the tone from day one by putting our School Mission Statement and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens into practice.
We are so excited to share our very first "Caught Being a Leader" recognitions for this school year!
Setting a positive culture starts with simple, everyday choices. Thank you to these students for paving the way for an incredible year ahead. Keep leading!
🎉 Welcome Back, HCMS Families! 🎉
From catching up with old friends to meeting new teachers, our middle schoolers brought their absolute best energy today. We are so proud of how smoothly day one went and can't wait to see all the incredible things our students will accomplish this year.
Thank you to our amazing staff, families, and students for making the first day so special. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 📚💙
From catching up with old friends to meeting new teachers, our middle schoolers brought their absolute best energy today. We are so proud of how smoothly day one went and can't wait to see all the incredible things our students will accomplish this year.
Thank you to our amazing staff, families, and students for making the first day so special. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 📚💙
A massive shoutout to our incredible Student Lighthouse Team for kicking off the school year in the best way possible! These outstanding students took the stage at Opening Day today and spoke directly to teachers, staff, and leadership across the county.
They represented HCMS with poise, leadership, and pride. Thank you for showing everyone what student-led excellence looks like! We are so proud of you all. 💙
They represented HCMS with poise, leadership, and pride. Thank you for showing everyone what student-led excellence looks like! We are so proud of you all. 💙
Mark Your Calendars, HCMS Families!
Join us for Open House on Monday, August 10th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!
Here is what you can look forward to during the event:
📄 Schedules: Pick up your student's class schedule.
👩🏫 Meet the Staff: Walk the halls and meet your teachers.
⚽ Clubs & Athletics: Head to the gym to learn about all the sports and extracurricular opportunities available this year!
🧢 HCMS Swag: Grab some fresh gear to show off your school spirit!
🚗 Parking & Arrival: Please park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria/gym entrance.
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to campus. Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM—we can't wait to see you there! 💙
🌟 Leaders in Action at Camp Middle School! 🌟
Our incoming 6th graders had an amazing time at Camp Middle School, and a HUGE part of that success goes to our incredible Student Lighthouse Team! 🚀
These student leaders stepped up in a big way—guiding our newest school family members through a scavenger hunt and a school tour, helping them master locker combinations, answering burning middle school questions, and making sure everyone felt welcome and supported.
Seeing our older students mentor and encourage the rising 6th graders is what Leader in Me is all about. We are so proud of the culture of leadership, empathy, and community our students are building every day.
Welcome to middle school, Class of 2033! You're going to do great things here. 💙 🎉
Our incoming 6th graders had an amazing time at Camp Middle School, and a HUGE part of that success goes to our incredible Student Lighthouse Team! 🚀
These student leaders stepped up in a big way—guiding our newest school family members through a scavenger hunt and a school tour, helping them master locker combinations, answering burning middle school questions, and making sure everyone felt welcome and supported.
Seeing our older students mentor and encourage the rising 6th graders is what Leader in Me is all about. We are so proud of the culture of leadership, empathy, and community our students are building every day.
Welcome to middle school, Class of 2033! You're going to do great things here. 💙 🎉
Welcome to HCMS, Britney Northcutt!
🎉 Big News for Our Ag Department! 🎉
Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to our very own Mrs. Rice! 🌾🚜
Mrs. Rice recently completed the prestigious Kentucky Master Agriculture Teacher Program! This program takes incredible dedication, hard work, and a commitment to bringing the absolute best hands-on learning experiences to our middle school students.
We are so lucky to have her passion, expertise, and leadership guiding our young leaders in agriculture every day.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, school, and community, Mrs. Rice! 💚🌟
Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to our very own Mrs. Rice! 🌾🚜
Mrs. Rice recently completed the prestigious Kentucky Master Agriculture Teacher Program! This program takes incredible dedication, hard work, and a commitment to bringing the absolute best hands-on learning experiences to our middle school students.
We are so lucky to have her passion, expertise, and leadership guiding our young leaders in agriculture every day.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, school, and community, Mrs. Rice! 💚🌟
🎉 Mark Your Calendars: HCMS Open House is Coming Up! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our middle school families for the upcoming school year! Join us for our HCMS Open House to get ready, get connected, and get excited! 💙
🗓️ Date: Monday, August 10th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
✨ What’s happening at Open House?
📍 Pick up your class schedule and walk the halls to find your classrooms
👋 Meet your teachers and get ready for a great year
🏆 Explore HCMS Sports & Clubs (Head to the gym to check them out!)
🛍️ Grab your HCMS swag to show off your school pride
🚗 Parking & Entry Info: Please park in the back parking lot and enter the building through the cafeteria/gym doors.
We are looking forward to a fantastic evening seeing familiar faces and meeting our new students. See you all there! 🎒✨
We can't wait to welcome our middle school families for the upcoming school year! Join us for our HCMS Open House to get ready, get connected, and get excited! 💙
🗓️ Date: Monday, August 10th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
✨ What’s happening at Open House?
📍 Pick up your class schedule and walk the halls to find your classrooms
👋 Meet your teachers and get ready for a great year
🏆 Explore HCMS Sports & Clubs (Head to the gym to check them out!)
🛍️ Grab your HCMS swag to show off your school pride
🚗 Parking & Entry Info: Please park in the back parking lot and enter the building through the cafeteria/gym doors.
We are looking forward to a fantastic evening seeing familiar faces and meeting our new students. See you all there! 🎒✨
📣 ATTENTION HCMS Families! 📣
It’s almost time to kick off another great school year! 🎒✨
Avoid the rush and get a head start by swinging by for early schedule pickup!
🗓️ Dates: August 3rd – August 7th
⏰ Times: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
📍 Location: Front Office Foyer
We can’t wait to see both new and returning faces. Come grab your schedule and get ready for an awesome year! 🚀
It’s almost time to kick off another great school year! 🎒✨
Avoid the rush and get a head start by swinging by for early schedule pickup!
🗓️ Dates: August 3rd – August 7th
⏰ Times: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
📍 Location: Front Office Foyer
We can’t wait to see both new and returning faces. Come grab your schedule and get ready for an awesome year! 🚀
⏰ Time is flying, and July is halfway over! ⏰
If you haven't registered your incoming 6th grader for Camp Middle School yet, this is your friendly reminder to secure their spot.
Transitioning to middle school is a big step, but Camp Middle School is designed to wash away those jitters.
🔒 Why should your student attend?
It's the absolute best way for them to get comfortable with their new school before the hallways fill up. They will get to:
Conquer the locker combination with hands-on practice (always a fan favorite!).
Navigate the hallways on a guided tour so they know exactly where their classes are.
Explore extracurriculars to find clubs, sports, and activities they'll love.
Make connections with peers and staff so they see friendly, familiar faces on day one.
📅 The Details (Choose ONE Session)
To make scheduling easy, we have four different session options. Your student only needs to attend one of these times:
Thursday, July 30th
☀️ Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌤️ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, July 31st
☀️ Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌤️ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today!
Ready to secure your spot? Scan the QR code below to select your single session slot. We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to welcome our rising 6th graders in just a few short weeks!
If you haven't registered your incoming 6th grader for Camp Middle School yet, this is your friendly reminder to secure their spot.
Transitioning to middle school is a big step, but Camp Middle School is designed to wash away those jitters.
🔒 Why should your student attend?
It's the absolute best way for them to get comfortable with their new school before the hallways fill up. They will get to:
Conquer the locker combination with hands-on practice (always a fan favorite!).
Navigate the hallways on a guided tour so they know exactly where their classes are.
Explore extracurriculars to find clubs, sports, and activities they'll love.
Make connections with peers and staff so they see friendly, familiar faces on day one.
📅 The Details (Choose ONE Session)
To make scheduling easy, we have four different session options. Your student only needs to attend one of these times:
Thursday, July 30th
☀️ Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌤️ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, July 31st
☀️ Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌤️ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today!
Ready to secure your spot? Scan the QR code below to select your single session slot. We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to welcome our rising 6th graders in just a few short weeks!
Welcome to HCMS, Amanda Cook!
