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! ๐
These student leaders stepped up in a big wayโguiding 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. ๐ ๐




Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to our very own Mrs. Rice! ๐พ๐
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! ๐๐

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! ๐
๐๏ธ Date: Monday, August 10th
โฐ Time: 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
โจ Whatโs happening at Open House?
๐ Pick up your class schedule and walk the halls to find your classrooms
๐ Meet your teachers and get ready for a great year
๐ Explore HCMS Sports & Clubs (Head to the gym to check them out!)
๐๏ธ Grab your HCMS swag to show off your school pride
๐ 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! ๐โจ

Itโs almost time to kick off another great school year! ๐โจ
Avoid the rush and get a head start by swinging by for early schedule pickup!
๐๏ธ Dates: August 3rd โ August 7th
โฐ Times: 8:00 AM โ 3:00 PM daily
๐ Location: Front Office Foyer
We canโt wait to see both new and returning faces. Come grab your schedule and get ready for an awesome year! ๐

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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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
โ๏ธ Morning: 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ค๏ธ Afternoon: 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
Friday, July 31st
โ๏ธ Morning: 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ค๏ธ Afternoon: 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ 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!









Middle school is just around the corner, and we want to help your student kick off the year with total confidence. Don't forget to sign up for Camp Middle School!
This is the ultimate sneak peek to help your rising 6th grader transition smoothly into their new routine.
๐ Choose Your Session
To make it flexible for your summer schedule, we are offering four different session blocks. Students only need to attend ONE session.
Thursday, July 30th
โ๏ธ Morning Session: 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ค๏ธ Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
Friday, July 31st
โ๏ธ Morning Session: 9:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ค๏ธ Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ What is Camp Middle School?
It's a fun, stress-free way for students to get the lay of the land before the hallways get busy! Attendees will get to:
๐บ๏ธ Take a full tour of the building so they know exactly where their classes are.
๐ Practice opening lockers (and master that combination lock!).
โฝ Learn about extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs they can join.
๐ Meet peer leaders and make some new friends before Day 1.
...and much more!
๐ How to Sign Up
Ready to secure your spot? Scan the QR code below to select your single session slot.
We can't wait to welcome the incoming Class of 6th graders. See you at camp! ๐

Today's new staff member is Caitlin Stanley!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming July site base meeting.
Here are the details you need to know:
๐๏ธ Date: Monday, July 20th
โฐ Time: 4:30 PM
๐ Location: HCMS Library

Calling all future 6th-grade families!
Is your student ready to make the leap to middle school? We are so excited to welcome our incoming class at Camp Middle School! This is the perfect opportunity for your rising 6th grader to ease those nerves, get excited, and prepare for the upcoming school year.
โ ๏ธ Please note: This event is for incoming 6th-grade students only.
โจ What is Camp Middle School?
Itโs a fun, hands-on orientation where students will get to:
๐ Master the Lock: Practice opening a school locker until they can do it with their eyes closed!
๐ถโโ๏ธ Tour the Building: Explore HCMS so they know exactly where their classes will be.
๐ Get Involved: Learn all about our awesome clubs and extracurricular activities.
๐ฌ Ask Questions: Get answers to all their burning questions from staff and older students.
...and so much more!
๐
Dates & Session Times
Camp Middle School runs on July 30th and July 31st. Families only need to sign up for ONE session.
Choose the day and time slot that works best for your schedule:
Thursday, July 30th
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. โ 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. โ 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 31st
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. โ 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. โ 4:00 p.m.
๐ Drop-Off & Pick-Up Info
To keep things safe and orderly, all students will be dropped off and picked up from the HCMS front parking lot.
๐ How to Sign Up
Ready to secure your spot? Scan the QR code below to select your single session slot. We can't wait to see you there!

Last Friday, we officially kicked off our GEAR UP launch in partnership with KEDC, and the energy in the room was absolutely electric! We started the day learning more about the GEAR UP missionโfocusing on opening doors, expanding opportunities, and preparing our students for a bright future.
But we didn't just talk about the future... we built it! ๐ ๏ธ
The amazing team from LEGO Education joined us for a hands-on presentation that turned our students into instant engineers. The ultimate test? The Duck Challenge! ๐ฆ Students were given exactly 45 seconds to build a LEGO duck with zero instructions. The creativity, laughter, and fast-paced problem-solving were unmatched. (Turns out, there are a lot of ways to design a duck!)
The best part? The building doesn't stop at school. Thanks to this incredible partnership, every single student got to go home with their very own LEGO kit! ๐โจ







Please note that our regular June Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting has been rescheduled.
๐๏ธ New Date: Monday, June 22nd
โฐ Time: 4:30 PM
๐ Location: HCMS Library
(Please note: The meeting will no longer take place on Wednesday, June 17th).

