Huge congratulations are in order for our incredible Archery Team! Our archers took aim at the State Championship and absolutely crushed it.
We are bringing home 2nd Place in the State for:
Bullseye 🎯
3D Archery 🦌
A massive thank you to the coaches and parents who supported the team through every practice and tournament.
🏆 And the Belt Goes To...
What a day! We just wrapped up our third nine weeks reward day, and the energy in the gym was absolutely electric. ⚡️
Between some high-stakes, intense rounds of musical chairs and an epic dodgeball tournament, our students definitely earned their break!
🥇 Meet Our Champions
A huge congratulations to the 6th-grade gold team for officially winning The Belt! 🏆
They didn't just win on the court; they won by being consistent leaders in our hallways and classrooms. The Gold Team accumulated the most points this nine weeks by excelling in:
Attendance: Showing up ready to learn every single day.
GPA: Putting in the work and hitting those academic marks.
Cafeteria Culture: Keeping their area clean and modeling great behavior.
Character: Maintaining the lowest number of discipline referrals.
Literacy: Reading the most books of any team this nine weeks! 📚
Way to set the bar high, 6th grade! Who’s going to challenge them for the belt in the fourth nine weeks? Let’s finish the year strong! 💪
Huge shoutout to our incredible FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies team for placing 2nd at today’s Regional Competition! These students have put in countless hours of practice to master their parts, and it absolutely showed on stage.
We are so proud of your leadership, your dedication, and the way you represented our school! 🏆✨
Middle school can sometimes feel a bit "blurry," but these students are bringing our values into crystal clear focus! 💎
We are thrilled to celebrate our latest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" this past week. By living out our School Mission Statement and practicing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, they are showing us all what it looks like to lead with clarity and purpose.
Character is the "operating system" of our school, and these students are definitely running the latest version! Keep setting the standard! 🚀
Huge congratulations to our students who were selected for the District 7 Honors Choir! 🏆
Your hard work and harmony have officially paid off. We are so proud of your achievement and can't wait to hear you perform!
🏆 Staff Shoutout: Congratulations, Mr. Markley! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that our February Staff Shoutout winner is none other than the incredible Mr. Markley! 🌟
Mr. Markley was nominated by his peers for being a true pillar of our school community. Here are just a few reasons why he’s being recognized this month:
A Helping Hand: He is always the first to step up whenever a colleague or student needs support.
Student Connections: He has a natural gift for building positive, meaningful rapport with our students, making everyone feel seen and heard.
Above & Beyond: Whether it's in the classroom or behind the scenes, Mr. Markley never settles for "just enough"—he is constantly going the extra mile.
We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🍎✨
🦢 Congratulations, Mrs. Shields!
A huge round of applause for Mrs. Shields, our February GOOSE Award winner! GOOSE stands for "Get Out of School Early." It’s one of our favorite traditions, but what makes this win truly special is that it is a student-nominated award. We are so lucky to have Mrs. Shields on our team. Enjoy your well-deserved break.
At HCMS, we aren't just teaching subjects; we’re building leaders! This week, we are incredibly proud to recognize a group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" by following the ultimate blueprint: our School Mission Statement and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
These students proved that when you have the right foundation, there’s no limit to what you can build! 🚀
Character is the "operating system" for a successful life, and these students are running on the latest version! Keep leading by example!
As part of National FFA Week, these hardworking students reminded us why this organization is the heart of our community. From the delicious food to the professional service, we are so proud of the leadership and dedication you show every day.
We’re definitely full, happy, and feeling very appreciated! 💙💛
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🛠️ Toolkit for Success: This Week’s Student Leaders! 🛠️
At HCMS, we know that leadership isn't just about what you say—it’s about the "tools" you use to handle every situation! This week, we are celebrating a group of students who reached into their 7 Habits toolkit to live out our school mission statement.
Whether they were being proactive or seeking to understand others, these students were Caught Being a Leader in the best way possible! 🌟
Character is built one choice at a time, and these students are building something amazing! Keep leading the way!
Hey there, Families! Just a quick heads-up to help you plan your week.
Wednesday, February 25th, is a scheduled Early Release Day. Our students will be heading home early so our staff can dive into some professional development and planning.
📅 The Details:
Date: Wednesday, Feb 25
Dismissal Time: 1:00 PM
Please make sure your students know their after-school plans!
Check out the dress-up schedule below and join us in celebrating the hard work of our FFA students. Let’s see who has the most spirit this week!
Do you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or have another awesome talent? Now’s your chance to shine!
Auditions for our district arts program, Starry Night, will be held on Monday, March 2, after school in Ms. Haddix’s room (the band room).
If you want to audition, be sure to sign up outside the front office next to the student window.
Show us what you’ve got — we can’t wait to see our stars shine!
🏆 Spotted: Our Weekly Game Changers! 🏆
We are back with another round of "Caught Being a Leader" highlights. These students aren't just following the crowd; they are paving the way by putting our School Mission Statement into practice and mastering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
From the hallways to the classrooms, these students are making a real difference.
Thank you for being the kind of leaders who make HCMS a better place to learn every single day. We see your hard work and your high character!
Whether he’s greeting students at the door with a smile, helping out in the hallways, or just being a supportive listener, Officer Coopage is a vital part of our school family. Thank you for keeping our halls safe and our spirits high. We are so lucky to have you at HCMS!
Just a quick reminder for our HCMS families that we will have a regular school day on Monday, February 16th (Presidents' Day). We can’t wait to see all our students back in the classroom for another great day of learning! 💻✨
Hi families! Midterm progress reports were sent home with students today.
Check those backpacks this afternoon to see how your student is progressing so far this nine weeks. These reports are a great opportunity to celebrate successes and identify areas where a little extra focus might be needed before the end of the nine weeks.
We are so proud of the hard work our students are putting in!
