Welcome to HCMS, Emma Moore, Britney Northcutt, and Jesse Brown!
Ms. Moore, Mrs. Northcutt, and Mrs. Brown are joining HCMS as Elevate Gear Up Success Coaches.
ELEVATE GEAR UP is a college and career readiness program in Kentucky to help middle and high school students prepare for success after high school. It's part of the federal GEAR UP initiative (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), funded through a competitive U.S. Department of Education grant and delivered locally by the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) under the name Elevate Gear Up.
Elevate Gear Up provides a range of supports, such as:
*Academic support & college readiness activities
*College and career exploration experiences
*Financial literacy education for students and families
*Parent and family engagement opportunities
*Early intervention and student support services
Ms. Moore, Mrs. Northcutt, and Mrs. Brown are joining HCMS as Elevate Gear Up Success Coaches.
ELEVATE GEAR UP is a college and career readiness program in Kentucky to help middle and high school students prepare for success after high school. It's part of the federal GEAR UP initiative (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), funded through a competitive U.S. Department of Education grant and delivered locally by the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) under the name Elevate Gear Up.
Elevate Gear Up provides a range of supports, such as:
*Academic support & college readiness activities
*College and career exploration experiences
*Financial literacy education for students and families
*Parent and family engagement opportunities
*Early intervention and student support services
🕵️♂️ Spotted: Leadership in Action! 🕵️♂️
It was another great week of seeing our students live out our mission! At HCMS, we don't just talk about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—we see them in action every single day.
We are excited to announce our newest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader!" These individuals took ownership of their choices and showed us what it means to lead by example.
Our school culture is stronger because of your leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
It was another great week of seeing our students live out our mission! At HCMS, we don't just talk about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—we see them in action every single day.
We are excited to announce our newest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader!" These individuals took ownership of their choices and showed us what it means to lead by example.
Our school culture is stronger because of your leadership. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
Don't forget to stop by The Main Cup this Friday!
By shopping at The Main Cup, you will be supporting local young talent and helping to nurture the next generation of performers.
Thank you for being part of this wonderful cause!
By shopping at The Main Cup, you will be supporting local young talent and helping to nurture the next generation of performers.
Thank you for being part of this wonderful cause!
Second Nine Weeks report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 9th. Be sure to check those backpacks and folders when your student gets home! 🎒📝
We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in this quarter. Let’s finish the school year strong! 💪✨
We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in this quarter. Let’s finish the school year strong! 💪✨
📚 The Book Fair is STILL ON! 📚
Do not fear, the snow before break cannot keep the book fair away! We are ready for a great week of reading fun at HCMS. To make sure everyone gets a chance to browse, here is the modified schedule for our final three days:
🗓️ Class Visit Schedule:
Tuesday, January 6th: 7th-grade Gold students will visit during their ELA class.
Wednesday, January 7th: 8th-grade Maroon students will visit during their ELA class.
Thursday, January 8th: 8th-grade Gold students will visit during their ELA class.
✨ Last Chance! ✨ All students are invited to visit the book fair to celebrate its last three days at HCMS. Whether you are looking for the latest graphic novel, a new mystery, or some cool school supplies, come see us before it’s gone!
Do not fear, the snow before break cannot keep the book fair away! We are ready for a great week of reading fun at HCMS. To make sure everyone gets a chance to browse, here is the modified schedule for our final three days:
🗓️ Class Visit Schedule:
Tuesday, January 6th: 7th-grade Gold students will visit during their ELA class.
Wednesday, January 7th: 8th-grade Maroon students will visit during their ELA class.
Thursday, January 8th: 8th-grade Gold students will visit during their ELA class.
✨ Last Chance! ✨ All students are invited to visit the book fair to celebrate its last three days at HCMS. Whether you are looking for the latest graphic novel, a new mystery, or some cool school supplies, come see us before it’s gone!
📣 WE ARE PROUD OF OUR CHEERLEADERS! 📣
Our HCMS Cheer Squad took their spirit, pride, and determination all the way to the State Competition this weekend—and they crushed it! 🎀✨
We are thrilled to announce that our team placed 6th out of 16 teams in the state! Your hard work on and off the mat has truly paid off, and you represented our school with incredible class! 🏆🦁
Our HCMS Cheer Squad took their spirit, pride, and determination all the way to the State Competition this weekend—and they crushed it! 🎀✨
We are thrilled to announce that our team placed 6th out of 16 teams in the state! Your hard work on and off the mat has truly paid off, and you represented our school with incredible class! 🏆🦁
🌟 DECEMBER STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Mrs. Hamm! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that our December Staff Spotlight winner is the incredible Mrs. Kacey Hamm!
Mrs. Hamm was nominated by her peers for her tireless work ethic and her constant willingness to jump in and help her team and the entire school community. No matter how busy the day gets, she handles every task with a huge smile on her face! 😊
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Hamm and thank her for everything she does for our students and staff! 🍎✨
We are thrilled to announce that our December Staff Spotlight winner is the incredible Mrs. Kacey Hamm!
Mrs. Hamm was nominated by her peers for her tireless work ethic and her constant willingness to jump in and help her team and the entire school community. No matter how busy the day gets, she handles every task with a huge smile on her face! 😊
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Hamm and thank her for everything she does for our students and staff! 🍎✨
Our students have spoken! 📣
We are proud to present Mrs. Katie Koch with the December GOOSE Award. This student-nominated recognition highlights the teachers who go above and beyond for our school community. Our students recognized Mrs. Koch this month for her hard work, kindness, and dedication to our school community.
GOOSE stands for Get Out of School Early, and we are so happy to give Mrs. Koch a little time back in her day as a "thank you" for everything she does. 🦢💻
Congratulations, Mrs. Koch! 🎊
We are proud to present Mrs. Katie Koch with the December GOOSE Award. This student-nominated recognition highlights the teachers who go above and beyond for our school community. Our students recognized Mrs. Koch this month for her hard work, kindness, and dedication to our school community.
GOOSE stands for Get Out of School Early, and we are so happy to give Mrs. Koch a little time back in her day as a "thank you" for everything she does. 🦢💻
Congratulations, Mrs. Koch! 🎊
🏆 TEAM CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Huge congratulations to our 7 Maroon Team for taking home the title for the 2nd Nine Weeks Team Challenge! 🥇
This wasn’t just about one thing—this team showed excellence across the board. They earned their victory by leading the pack in:
🗓️ Top-tier Attendance
📚 Impressive Team GPA
⭐ Outstanding Behavior
🍎 Cafeteria Excellence (Respectful behavior and keeping their area clean!)
We are so proud of the hard work and school spirit 7 Maroon has shown!
Huge congratulations to our 7 Maroon Team for taking home the title for the 2nd Nine Weeks Team Challenge! 🥇
This wasn’t just about one thing—this team showed excellence across the board. They earned their victory by leading the pack in:
🗓️ Top-tier Attendance
📚 Impressive Team GPA
⭐ Outstanding Behavior
🍎 Cafeteria Excellence (Respectful behavior and keeping their area clean!)
We are so proud of the hard work and school spirit 7 Maroon has shown!
🏆 Leading the Way at HCMS! 🏆
It’s another fantastic week of recognizing our student "Habit Heroes!" 🌟
Leadership at our school isn't just about a title—it’s about action. This week, we are celebrating a group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" by putting our school mission statement into practice and living out the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Their choices are creating a positive ripple effect throughout our hallways! We are so proud of these students for taking charge of their own success and inspiring those around them. Keep leading!
It’s another fantastic week of recognizing our student "Habit Heroes!" 🌟
Leadership at our school isn't just about a title—it’s about action. This week, we are celebrating a group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" by putting our school mission statement into practice and living out the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Their choices are creating a positive ripple effect throughout our hallways! We are so proud of these students for taking charge of their own success and inspiring those around them. Keep leading!
The HCMS & HCHS Christmas Concert scheduled for today, Sunday, December 14 has been canceled. All practices and all activities for today are also canceled in the school district.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for news! 🗞️
The December edition of the HCMS paper has just been released, and our students did an incredible job covering the latest happenings at school!
In this issue:
Check out who’s on the naughty and nice list
Learn about STLP
See who our student spotlight is
The December edition of the HCMS paper has just been released, and our students did an incredible job covering the latest happenings at school!
In this issue:
Check out who’s on the naughty and nice list
Learn about STLP
See who our student spotlight is
🎶 Congratulations to Our District 7 Honors Band Musicians! 🎺
We are incredibly proud to announce the students who have successfully auditioned and been selected for the District 7 Honors Band!
Auditions were heard from 15 different schools, and Harrison County Middle School had the most students selected this year of any of the participating schools! We are so proud of the band for representing our school and district so strongly! Go Band!!!
Please join us in celebrating these students' outstanding achievements.
We can't wait to see you shine when you perform with the best middle school musicians in our district! A huge shout-out to Ms. Haddix for her dedication and guidance.
❄️✨ Tonight is your LAST chance to meet Anna, Elsa, and Olaf before they travel back to Arendelle! ✨❄️
Join the HCMS Drama Club at Dairy Queen from 5–8 pm for their final fundraiser night of the season!
Not only will your Frozen Jr. favorites be there, but Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a special stop too! 🎅🤶
Join the HCMS Drama Club at Dairy Queen from 5–8 pm for their final fundraiser night of the season!
Not only will your Frozen Jr. favorites be there, but Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a special stop too! 🎅🤶
🎄 Get Festive! It's Holiday Spirit Week at HCMS! ☃️
Holiday Spirit Week starts Friday! Let's wrap up the first half of the year with some fun and festive school spirit.
Check out our themed days below—we can't wait to see your creativity!
Holiday Spirit Week starts Friday! Let's wrap up the first half of the year with some fun and festive school spirit.
Check out our themed days below—we can't wait to see your creativity!
⭐ IT'S TOMORROW! HCMS Winter Open House! ⭐
Get ready for a night of holiday cheer, learning showcases, and community connection—our Winter Open House is happening TOMORROW, Wednesday evening! We can't wait to welcome you all!
Don't Forget All the Festive Fun Tomorrow:
🗣️ Meet the Teachers: Plan to visit student classrooms. Hear directly from our teachers about your student’s progress and see their hard work firsthand!
📚 Book Fair Blitz: Finish your holiday book shopping at the HCMS Book Fair in the library. Every purchase supports our school!
☕ Warm Up: Free cookies and hot chocolate in the cafeteria.
🛍️ Shop & Support: Grab some last-minute gifts from our local vendors set up in the gym and support our school by bidding on great items in the silent auction!
When: TOMORROW! Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 5:00-7:00
We look forward to celebrating the season with all of our amazing HCMS families! See you tomorrow night!
Get ready for a night of holiday cheer, learning showcases, and community connection—our Winter Open House is happening TOMORROW, Wednesday evening! We can't wait to welcome you all!
Don't Forget All the Festive Fun Tomorrow:
🗣️ Meet the Teachers: Plan to visit student classrooms. Hear directly from our teachers about your student’s progress and see their hard work firsthand!
📚 Book Fair Blitz: Finish your holiday book shopping at the HCMS Book Fair in the library. Every purchase supports our school!
☕ Warm Up: Free cookies and hot chocolate in the cafeteria.
🛍️ Shop & Support: Grab some last-minute gifts from our local vendors set up in the gym and support our school by bidding on great items in the silent auction!
When: TOMORROW! Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 5:00-7:00
We look forward to celebrating the season with all of our amazing HCMS families! See you tomorrow night!
✨ Mission Accomplished: Weekly Leader Recognition! ✨
It’s time to celebrate the amazing efforts of our students who are bringing our school mission to life! 🤩
Every week, we look for students who are actively living the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. These students aren't just memorizing great principles; they are demonstrating high character, taking ownership, and collaborating effectively! They truly were "Caught Being a Leader" this past week!
Thank you for being such positive contributors to the HCMS community. Keep showing us what outstanding leadership looks like!
It’s time to celebrate the amazing efforts of our students who are bringing our school mission to life! 🤩
Every week, we look for students who are actively living the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. These students aren't just memorizing great principles; they are demonstrating high character, taking ownership, and collaborating effectively! They truly were "Caught Being a Leader" this past week!
Thank you for being such positive contributors to the HCMS community. Keep showing us what outstanding leadership looks like!
🔔 REMINDER: Our Winter Open House is THIS WEDNESDAY! 🔔
Get ready, HCMS families! Our festive Winter Open House is just days away—it’s the perfect mid-week break to connect with the school community and celebrate the season!
Don't Miss Out on the Fun!
This Wednesday evening is your chance to see all the great things happening at HCMS:
See the Learning in Action: Walk the halls and visit classrooms to chat one-on-one with your student's teachers. They are excited to share what your child has been learning and show off the projects they've completed!
Fuel Your Inner Reader: The HCMS Book Fair will be open in the library. Stock up on great books for holiday gifts or winter reading!
Enjoy Sweet Treats: Stop by the cafeteria for complimentary cookies and hot chocolate to warm up.
Find Deals & Steals: Bid on amazing items in our silent auction supporting school initiatives, and browse unique offerings from local vendors set up in the HCMS gym.
When: This Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 5:00-7:00
We've been planning a wonderful evening just for you. Come see the spirit and success of HCMS!
Stay Gold, 6th Grade!
Our awesome 6th-grade ELA students, fresh off reading S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, brought the world of Tulsa to life Friday! We had Greasers and Socs walking the halls, showing off their favorite looks and proving that despite the differences in their social groups, the story's themes of friendship, family, and understanding are truly timeless. Great job symbolizing these classic characters! Thank you, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Campbell, for bringing this story to life!
Our awesome 6th-grade ELA students, fresh off reading S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, brought the world of Tulsa to life Friday! We had Greasers and Socs walking the halls, showing off their favorite looks and proving that despite the differences in their social groups, the story's themes of friendship, family, and understanding are truly timeless. Great job symbolizing these classic characters! Thank you, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Campbell, for bringing this story to life!
📣 Big Congratulations to Our Academic Team! 🎉
Our 6th-grade students competed in the 6th-grade showcase academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆
🌟 Individual Awards 🌟
Math- 2nd place
Science- 3rd place
Social Studies- 5th place
Language Arts- 1st and 2nd place
👏 Team Achievements 👏
🏅 Quick Recall- 2nd place
🏅 Overall- 2nd place
We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Thank you to everyone who supported us today, and great job to all participants for making this a memorable event. Go team!
Our 6th-grade students competed in the 6th-grade showcase academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆
🌟 Individual Awards 🌟
Math- 2nd place
Science- 3rd place
Social Studies- 5th place
Language Arts- 1st and 2nd place
👏 Team Achievements 👏
🏅 Quick Recall- 2nd place
🏅 Overall- 2nd place
We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Thank you to everyone who supported us today, and great job to all participants for making this a memorable event. Go team!
