What a beautiful day for a picnic! Our 7th-grade maroon team had a wonderful time soaking up the sun and building connections. They participated in a fun team-building activity and got to know each other better over lunch. We can't wait to see what other team-building adventures this group will have throughout the year!
Our ESS (tutoring) program kicks off on Monday, September 15th.
We're here to support our students and help them succeed. The weekly tutoring schedule is attached to this post. Please take a look at the available subjects and times.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Sammie Sowder. We look forward to a great year of learning together!
We're here to support our students and help them succeed. The weekly tutoring schedule is attached to this post. Please take a look at the available subjects and times.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Sammie Sowder. We look forward to a great year of learning together!
Midterm grade reports will be coming home with students tomorrow, Friday, September 12th. These reports are a great opportunity to check in on your student's progress so far this semester.
📣 Get ready for the next installment of school spirit and student creativity! We are excited to share the September edition of our school newspaper!
This edition is packed with more amazing student-written content, including upcoming school events, a student spotlight, and more. Our young journalists have poured their hearts into this project, and we couldn't be prouder of their work.
Check out the new edition below!
This edition is packed with more amazing student-written content, including upcoming school events, a student spotlight, and more. Our young journalists have poured their hearts into this project, and we couldn't be prouder of their work.
Check out the new edition below!
Congratulations to all the students who were "caught being a leader" last week! We are so proud of you for embodying our school's mission statements and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Your positive influence makes our school a better place. Keep up the great work!
Let's give a round of applause to Mrs. Bishop, the winner of the August 2025 GOOSE Award!
The GOOSE Award (Get Out of School Early) is a monthly honor given to a staff member who goes above and beyond. What makes this award so unique? The nominations come directly from our very own students!
It's clear our students think the world of Mrs. Bishop. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
The GOOSE Award (Get Out of School Early) is a monthly honor given to a staff member who goes above and beyond. What makes this award so unique? The nominations come directly from our very own students!
It's clear our students think the world of Mrs. Bishop. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
What a night for our Colts! They crushed Frankfort Middle 40-0 in an absolutely stellar performance! 🥳 Coach Roberts even got a celebratory ice bath for the team's incredible effort. We are bursting with pride for our football team and their amazing coaching staff!
Staff Spotlight: August Winner
Let's give a huge round of applause to the winner of our August Staff Spotlight, Mr. Mike Petty!
Every morning, you can find Mr. Petty at the front doors, greeting students with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. He goes above and beyond to make sure every student feels seen and valued, creating a positive and welcoming start to their day.
But his impact doesn't stop there. Mr. Petty is always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it's assisting a student with their work or helping a colleague. He has a remarkable talent for building positive relationships with our students, making them feel supported and cared for.
Thank you, Mr. Petty, for your incredible dedication and for being such a bright spot in our school community! We are so lucky to have you!
Let's give a huge round of applause to the winner of our August Staff Spotlight, Mr. Mike Petty!
Every morning, you can find Mr. Petty at the front doors, greeting students with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. He goes above and beyond to make sure every student feels seen and valued, creating a positive and welcoming start to their day.
But his impact doesn't stop there. Mr. Petty is always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it's assisting a student with their work or helping a colleague. He has a remarkable talent for building positive relationships with our students, making them feel supported and cared for.
Thank you, Mr. Petty, for your incredible dedication and for being such a bright spot in our school community! We are so lucky to have you!
A huge thank you to our amazing teacher volunteers who helped with yesterday’s Frozen Jr. audition workshop! We had such a great turnout, we can’t wait for this year's show!❄️🎶
🌟 A few reminders for parents:
Students will need to sign up for an audition time slot outside of Ms. Kiser’s door in the 6th-grade hallway.
Auditions will be held THIS Monday and Tuesday—it’s time to “let it go” and shine on stage!
Your student only needs to stay on the day of their audition and may be picked up out front afterwards.
The cast list will be posted on Wednesday morning on the Cafeteria Doors
Our first dry read will be on Thursday in Ms. Kiser’s Room until 5 pm.
📲 Parents/Students may use the link below to join the ParentSquare group for updates and further information!
https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/3zz1qk0tla
Check out our amazing 7th-grade scientists in action! 🔬
Mrs. Callahan's students are sharpening their skills by using measuring tools, such as rulers, to make quantitative observations. Instead of just saying a book is "big," they're now measuring its length in centimeters or inches. They've been measuring all sorts of items from around the classroom and even the school!
This hands-on activity helps them understand the difference between quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (descriptive) observations, a core concept in science. It's awesome to see them apply these skills and get a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Stay tuned for more updates on what's happening in our classrooms! 🏫
Mrs. Callahan's students are sharpening their skills by using measuring tools, such as rulers, to make quantitative observations. Instead of just saying a book is "big," they're now measuring its length in centimeters or inches. They've been measuring all sorts of items from around the classroom and even the school!
This hands-on activity helps them understand the difference between quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (descriptive) observations, a core concept in science. It's awesome to see them apply these skills and get a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Stay tuned for more updates on what's happening in our classrooms! 🏫
We're so proud of all the students who were "caught being a leader" last week! A special shout-out to the entire 8th Grade Gold Team for their nomination! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Here's to a school full of amazing leaders!
📣 We're thrilled to announce the first edition of our school newspaper for the 25-26 school year! Our talented students have been working hard to bring you the latest news, stories, and happenings from around HCMS. We're so proud of their dedication and creativity.
8th-grade agriculture students in Mrs. Rice's class studied zoonotic diseases and the concern of transferring germs from animals to humans by mixing colored water with other students in the class. By transferring “infected” animals, they were able to see how quickly germs spread through farms and the need for biosecurity.
7th-grade science students in Mrs. Callahans' classes used their senses to make observations. Students were given a piece of candy, but could not use their sense of sight until they had used all their other senses to observe their candy.
The classes are working on making qualitative observations and describing characteristics. Students then had to write detailed descriptions of their candy as if someone had never had that candy before and draw it from three views.
Needless to say, this was one yummy lab!
The classes are working on making qualitative observations and describing characteristics. Students then had to write detailed descriptions of their candy as if someone had never had that candy before and draw it from three views.
Needless to say, this was one yummy lab!
Academic Team Tryouts
It's time to test your knowledge! Tryouts for the middle school academic team are coming up, and we're looking for students who excel in a variety of subjects. Academic team is a great way to put your academic skills to the test in a fun, competitive environment. Students can try out for the following subjects:
Math
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Arts and Humanities
Written Composition
Quick Recall
Future Problem Solving
Tryout Dates & Times
7th and 8th Grade: September 2nd and 3rd
6th Grade: September 4th and 5th
All tryouts will be held in the library from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM. Students only need to attend one tryout day if they are trying out for one subject. If they are trying out for two subjects, they need to attend both tryout days.
Pickup Information
Student pickup is in front of the school at 4:30 PM each day.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the coach, Emma Mullins, at emma.mullins@harrison.kyschools.us. We look forward to seeing you there!
It's time to test your knowledge! Tryouts for the middle school academic team are coming up, and we're looking for students who excel in a variety of subjects. Academic team is a great way to put your academic skills to the test in a fun, competitive environment. Students can try out for the following subjects:
Math
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Arts and Humanities
Written Composition
Quick Recall
Future Problem Solving
Tryout Dates & Times
7th and 8th Grade: September 2nd and 3rd
6th Grade: September 4th and 5th
All tryouts will be held in the library from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM. Students only need to attend one tryout day if they are trying out for one subject. If they are trying out for two subjects, they need to attend both tryout days.
Pickup Information
Student pickup is in front of the school at 4:30 PM each day.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the coach, Emma Mullins, at emma.mullins@harrison.kyschools.us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations to our students who have been caught being a leader! We're so proud of these amazing kids for embodying our school's motto and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They are making a positive impact on our school community and inspiring their peers every day.
These students are demonstrating habits like:
Being proactive
Putting first things first
Thinking win-win
Synergizing
Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication to making our school a better place!
These students are demonstrating habits like:
Being proactive
Putting first things first
Thinking win-win
Synergizing
Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication to making our school a better place!
Calling all aspiring actors and crew! 🎭✨
Ready to get on stage and shine? Join the HCMS Drama Club for our Audition Workshop on Wednesday, September 3rd, after school until 5:00 p.m.!
This is your chance to get comfortable with the audition process, practice your skills, and meet the team. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!
Immediately following the workshop, we'll have a brief Parent Meeting to share all the important details about our show, including performance dates and general information.
Be sure to mark your calendars and tag a friend who loves to perform! We can't wait to see you there!
Ready to get on stage and shine? Join the HCMS Drama Club for our Audition Workshop on Wednesday, September 3rd, after school until 5:00 p.m.!
This is your chance to get comfortable with the audition process, practice your skills, and meet the team. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!
Immediately following the workshop, we'll have a brief Parent Meeting to share all the important details about our show, including performance dates and general information.
Be sure to mark your calendars and tag a friend who loves to perform! We can't wait to see you there!
8th-grade social studies students practiced gathering information from different sources and considered things like where the artifact came from, who created it, and the time and place it was made. Students worked with sources by exploring artifacts from the 1960s to the early 2000s. This activity was an introduction to sources, gearing students up for answering compelling and supporting questions with historical American History sources.
HCMS families,
Our first early release day of the school year is next Wednesday, August 27th. Students will be dismissed at 1 pm.
Our first early release day of the school year is next Wednesday, August 27th. Students will be dismissed at 1 pm.
Students in Mrs. Callahan's class practiced several of the seven habits during RTI. They synergized, practiced think-win-win, and began with the end in mind as they created a plan and worked together to get Fred through the life preserver and back on the boat, just using paper clips.
