🏗️ The Leadership Blueprint: This Week’s Standouts! 🏗️
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!
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!
7th-grade maroon science classes completed an engineering design project to demonstrate thermal energy transfer. Students designed and built s'mores ovens using only a box lid, masking tape, black construction paper, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil. Once the ovens were built, students tested them by placing them under a heat lamp for 10 minutes with s'mores ingredients inside. Students assessed average oven energy by measuring oven temperatures. Students also observed how the s'mores ingredients reacted to the heat. Many ovens relied solely upon radiation and conduction, while some managed to create a true convection system. The hottest oven reached 213 degrees farenhaiet and many others were in the 170s-180s. This was a fun and yummy investigation.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible HCMS FFA members and their families for the phenomenal meal they served our staff today! 🚜🍴
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! 💙💛
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! 💙💛
Online orders close next Friday, March 6th, at midnight. Limited in-person copies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/cynthiana/harrison-county-middle-school
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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!
🕒 Early Release Reminder!
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!
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!
Ready, set, GROW! 🌱 It’s FFA Week at HCMS!
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!
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!
🎶 We’ve got talent, yes we do! We’ve got talent, how about you? 🎶
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!
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!
It’s School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our very own Officer Coopage! 💙
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!
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!
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: School is IN SESSION this Monday!
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! 💻✨
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! 💻✨
📊 Midterm Grades Are Heading Home!
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!
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!
"Love is in the air... and in the archives! 📖✨
Don't let the best moments of the year fade away. Buy a yearbook for your bestie (or yourself!) this Valentine's!
The only way to guarantee your middle schooler receives a yearbook is to order online! There will be a limited supply available in person at the end of the year, and it will be first-come, first-served!
https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/cynthiana/harrison-county-middle-school
Don't let the best moments of the year fade away. Buy a yearbook for your bestie (or yourself!) this Valentine's!
The only way to guarantee your middle schooler receives a yearbook is to order online! There will be a limited supply available in person at the end of the year, and it will be first-come, first-served!
https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/cynthiana/harrison-county-middle-school
🎓 Shaping Futures: 8th Grade Pathway Day!
Big things happened today for our 8th graders! 🚀
Our students spent the day diving into Pathway Day, getting an up-close look at the incredible programs and career tracks waiting for them at HCHS. From hands-on technical skills to creative arts and more, they explored the diverse opportunities that will define their high school careers.
Why it matters:
By seeing these pathways in action today, our students are better equipped to:
1. Discover interests they didn't know they had.
2. Ask questions to high school instructors and current students.
3. Plan with purpose as they prepare their freshman-year schedules.
Happy FRYSC Week! 💙
This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Kelsey Currans, our incredible Family Resource & Youth Service Center (FRYSC) director! Mrs. Currans is the bridge between our school, our families, and the resources our students need to succeed.
Whether it’s providing school supplies, connecting families with local resources, or just offering a listening ear, Mrs. Currans works tirelessly behind the scenes to remove barriers to learning.
Thank you for all you do for HCMS, Mrs. Currans!
This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Kelsey Currans, our incredible Family Resource & Youth Service Center (FRYSC) director! Mrs. Currans is the bridge between our school, our families, and the resources our students need to succeed.
Whether it’s providing school supplies, connecting families with local resources, or just offering a listening ear, Mrs. Currans works tirelessly behind the scenes to remove barriers to learning.
Thank you for all you do for HCMS, Mrs. Currans!
📅 Attention 8th Grade Families: High School Prep Starts Now!
The transition to high school is an exciting milestone, and it’s time to start planning that freshman year schedule! Here is the timeline you need to know:
Monday, Feb. 9th: Scheduling packets will be sent home with all 8th-grade students. Make sure to check those backpacks! 🎒
Feb. 19th & 20th: Completed packets will be collected at HCMS.
Please take some time to review the courses and electives with your student. For more details on the process, check out the graphic below! 👇
The transition to high school is an exciting milestone, and it’s time to start planning that freshman year schedule! Here is the timeline you need to know:
Monday, Feb. 9th: Scheduling packets will be sent home with all 8th-grade students. Make sure to check those backpacks! 🎒
Feb. 19th & 20th: Completed packets will be collected at HCMS.
Please take some time to review the courses and electives with your student. For more details on the process, check out the graphic below! 👇
🌟 It’s National School Counseling Week!
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who help guide our students through their journey. From navigating friendship dynamics to planning for high school and beyond, our counselors are the heart of HCMS.
They provide a safe space, a listening ear, and endless encouragement for our students every single day.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible counselors this week!
We love you, Mrs. Fryman and Ms. Dixon!
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who help guide our students through their journey. From navigating friendship dynamics to planning for high school and beyond, our counselors are the heart of HCMS.
They provide a safe space, a listening ear, and endless encouragement for our students every single day.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible counselors this week!
We love you, Mrs. Fryman and Ms. Dixon!
Our next early release day is on Wednesday, January 28th.
Students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. that day. Please plan accordingly for transportation and after-school care.
Students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. that day. Please plan accordingly for transportation and after-school care.
🏗️ Building Greatness: This Week’s Student Leaders! 🏗️
At HCMS, we believe leadership is a muscle that gets stronger every time you use it! Our students have been working hard to apply the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens to their daily lives, and the results are showing.
We are excited to celebrate our latest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" this week. These students are living our mission and proving that small habits lead to big successes!
Your choices make our school a better place for everyone. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟
At HCMS, we believe leadership is a muscle that gets stronger every time you use it! Our students have been working hard to apply the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens to their daily lives, and the results are showing.
We are excited to celebrate our latest group of students who were "Caught Being a Leader" this week. These students are living our mission and proving that small habits lead to big successes!
Your choices make our school a better place for everyone. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟
📣 Big Congratulations to Our Academic Team! 🎉
Our students competed in the District Governor’s Cup academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆
🌟 Individual Awards 🌟
Math- 3rd place
Social Studies- 2nd and 5th place
Language Arts- 3rd place
Arts and Humanities- 4th place
Written Composition- 4th place
👏 Team Achievements 👏
🏅 Future Problem Solving- 1st place
🏅 Quick Recall- 2nd place
🏅 Overall- 3rd 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 students competed in the District Governor’s Cup academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆
🌟 Individual Awards 🌟
Math- 3rd place
Social Studies- 2nd and 5th place
Language Arts- 3rd place
Arts and Humanities- 4th place
Written Composition- 4th place
👏 Team Achievements 👏
🏅 Future Problem Solving- 1st place
🏅 Quick Recall- 2nd place
🏅 Overall- 3rd 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!
