Harrison County Middle School

🏆 Congratulations to the HCMS Archery Team on another 1st place team finish this past weekend! 🏆 The team finished with a score of 3,371pts. and are currently ranked FIRST in the STATE and NATION! -Mckenzie Franklin: 1st place Girls - 293 and a new personal best -Addlee Miles: 2nd place Girls - 289 -Evalee Doyle: 3rd place Girls - 278 -Abby Brumley: 5th place Girls - 276 -Conner Arnold: 1st place Boys - 291 -Dylan Welte: 2nd place Boys - 285 and a new personal best -Levi Muth: 4th place Boys - 280 -Jackson Aubrey: 5th place Boys - 274 🏹 We are SO proud of all that participated this weekend!🏹

HCMS Yearbooks- still available! Don't miss out on capturing those precious moments! the HCMS yearbook is still available for order, but time is running out. Secure your copy today and relive all the best moments of the school year! Tag friends and spread the word- this is one keepsake you won't want to miss! 📖✨

🎉 Big Congratulations to Our Academic Team! 🎉 Our students competed in the District Govenor’s Cup academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆 🌟 Individual Awards 🌟 Math- 1st and 3rd place Science- 3rd place Social Studies- 1st place Language Arts- 1st and 2nd place Arts and Humanities- 1st and 3rd place Written Composition- 4th and 5th place 👏 Team Achievements 👏 🏅Futue Problem Solving- 2nd place 🏅 Quick Recall- 1st place 🏅 Overall- 1st 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!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🐴❤️Support your school and show your pride by grabbing some awesome gear!!! Students can place orders ONLINE using the link below! ❤️🐴 Click the link below to order: https://alittlebitofpersonalstyle.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=hcms+leader Don't miss out- get your spirit wear to help make this fundraiser a huge success!

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Callahan for winning the December Staff Shoutout Award! 🎉 This month, Mrs. Callahan was recognized for her incredible willingness to help whenever needed, her creative ideas, and her exceptional teamwork. She truly embodies what it means to be a team player and is always ready to support her colleagues and students alike. Thank you, Mrs. Callahan, for your dedication and positive impact on our school community. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🏆👏

⭐ Caught Being a Leader!⭐ Before Winter Break, several of our students were "Caught Being Leaders" in big and small ways- helping others, showing kindness, and stepping up when it mattered most. We're so proud of these students for setting such a great example! As we kick off the New Year, we encourage all of our students to continue to shine as leaders, both in and outside the classroom. Let's make 2025 a year full of positivity, growth and teamwork!🎉🎉🎉 6th Grade: Gage Hall Kayne Cummins Isabella Haas Garrett Hardbarger Josh Haas Elliott Simonson 7th Grade: Dallas Tkaczyk 8th Grade: Alyssa Pike Bella Bell Kaiden Hively Haley Wright Caleb Enriquez Kinlee Arnold Gavin Palmer Lilly Dunn Madelynn Muntz Jenny White Addlee Miles Mary Rogers Aaden Chelf Breckyn Bramel McKenzie Franklin Elyina Maldonado Madison Milner Felicity Hatfield Landon Johnson Jordan Northcutt Ryan Morgan Jathan Bryant Aleigha Newby Karley Vice Bryson Beamon Tay Slaughtner Ev Doyle Jeremiah Crank Kaitlyn Welte Brannon Ransom Nate Kincaid Emily Johnson Timara Boyles Karissa Williams Araya O'Malley Felicity Hatfield Colton Dotson Ford Furnish Kinlee Arnold Ava Bowman Alyssa Blevins Delaney Koch Dalton Brown ***Pictures coming soon!***

🗓️ Starting the year off strong with 2025 Vision Boards! 🗓️ Shout-out to the amazing Student Lighthouse Team members from Mrs. Koch's 4th period class! Over break, she emailed them about creating Vision Boards and they absolutely ran with it. These kids not only put together a fantastic presentation but also stepped up to teach the lesson during RTI! We are so proud of these leaders and can't wait to see everyone's growth this year!💡💪

🍎SBDM Minority Parent Member Nominations being accepted!🍎 HCMS is looking for an individual interested in serving on our SBDM committee. The minority parent in this election must come from one of these ethnic groups: “American Indian; Alaskan native; African-American; Hispanic; including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American Origin; Pacific Islander, or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school. This position will be elected by parents and the individual elected will receive SBDM training. Please e-mail Alissa Barry (Alissa.barry@harrison.kyschools.us) or contact HCMS if you have any interest.

🎭✨ We’re off to see the Wizard! ✨🎭 Miss Kiser is beyond excited to announce auditions for her first-ever musical, The Wizard of Oz! 🌈✨ 🗓 Audition Workshop: January 22nd, after school until 5 PM. 📣 Parent Meeting: Immediately following the workshop on January 22nd. 🎤 Auditions: January 30th & 31st (Google form coming soon for time slots!) There’s no better time to start preparing your audition materials! The audition packet, filled with all the details and tips you’ll need, is included in this post. Make sure to check it out and start practicing! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYOVW1o6MC95jX5UibHkC2u90NkZqG___o7WoI9PJf8/edit All students interested in auditioning must sign up for a time slot using the Google Form. Don’t miss your chance to shine on stage and be part of this magical journey! 🌟 #WizardOfOz #HCMSMusical #FollowTheYellowBrickRoad

Exciting Science in Action! Our 8th-grade science students had a blast creating edible DNA molecules as part of their genetics unit before winter break! Using candy to represent the nucleotide bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine), students built double helix models to explore DNA structure and pairing. Hands-on learning never tasted so sweet! Great job, future scientists! 🧬

📣 Spirit Wear Fundraiser- Extended!📣 Great news, everyone! The HCMS spirit wear fundraiser has been extended until WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th! Support your school and show your pride by grabbing some awesome gear. Students can place orders ONLINE using the link below! https://alittlebitofpersonalstyle.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=hcms+leader Don't miss out- get your spirit wear to help make this fundraiser a huge success!

🎄❄️ Wishing You a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! ❄️🎄 As we wrap up 2024, we want to wish all our students, families, and staff a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and love. May your winter break be restful and filled with cherished moments. 🌟 Reminder: Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you in the new year, ready for all the opportunities and adventures 2025 has in store! 🎉 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #SeeYouIn2025

Students in Mrs. Skinner's class learned how thermal heat is transferred and put that knowledge to the test as they were challenged to create an oven hot enough to make a s’more. The hottest oven reached 220°F! Way to go kids! ☀️🍫

Check out our December Student Support Team Newsletter on Kindness & Self-Compassion! Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tUOA3WsZ3zDYqdZlUD81XjtFODcSmH3M/view?usp=sharing

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!! ❤️🐎Show off your school spirit and HCMS pride!❤️🐎 Purchase a T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, or Hoodie. There are two designs to choose from. You may purchase them online using the QR code. December 18th. A table will be set up in the gym during morning duty beginning THIS Friday. Proceeds will help support Student Rewards with Leader In Me! There might just be a Field Trip in our near future!!!

🎉 Congratulations Ms. Adams! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Adams, one of our amazing HCMS educators, has achieved National Board Certification, one of the highest honors in the teaching profession! This certification is a testament to Ms. Adams’ dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing exceptional education for our students. We are so proud to have such an inspiring and hardworking teacher on our team. Please join us in celebrating this incredible accomplishment! 🏆📚👏

📣 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- 1st, 2nd, and 5th place Social Studies- two HCMS students tied for 3rd place Language Arts- 1st and 5th place Arts and Humanities- 2nd and 4th 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!

🎶❄️🎶 Winter Band Concert🎶❄️🎶 Join us for an afternoon of incredible music as we celebrate the season with performances from both secondary schools. We look forward to enjoying the talent and hard work of all of our students. Let's make this concert one to remember!

❄️The Speech and Drama Team will host their FIRST annual Winter Showcase- "Speak Now- Under the Frosted Moon"!❄️ Come and enjoy a magical showcase filled with captivating broadcast, playful pantomiming, winter poems, monologues and dramatic readings. To top it all off, students will end the show with a heartfelt family dinner scene referencing one of the best Christmas movies of all time! We have some talented kids that can't wait to share their progress with you! Let's pack the seats to show our support. 🎭🎟️❄️

📚✨ Exciting News! The Book Fair is Coming to HCMS! ✨📚 Get ready to spark your child’s love for reading at our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair! 📅 Dates: December 9th-16th 🕒 Times: 8:15 am- 3:00 pm 📍 Location: HCMS Library This is the perfect opportunity to help your middle schooler find books they’ll love and support our library at the same time! Proceeds will go toward new books and resources for our students. 📖 Can’t make it in person? Shop online! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hacoms We can’t wait to see you and your readers there! Let’s make it a book fair to remember!