🌟 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!
🎉 Huge Shoutout to Our Triple Crown Club Members! 🏆👑
We are so incredibly proud of the students who earned their spot in the exclusive Triple Crown Club! Their hard work, dedication, and responsibility are truly inspiring.
The Triple Crown Club recognizes students who excel in three crucial areas:
✅ Behavior
✅ Attendance
✅ Grades
To qualify, students had to meet all three criteria:
0 Discipline Referrals
0 Unexcused Absences
0 D's or F's on their Second Nine Weeks Report Card
These amazing students were invited to a special celebration where they enjoyed some well-deserved free time in the gym!
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! We can't wait to see even more students join the club next time!
We are so incredibly proud of the students who earned their spot in the exclusive Triple Crown Club! Their hard work, dedication, and responsibility are truly inspiring.
The Triple Crown Club recognizes students who excel in three crucial areas:
✅ Behavior
✅ Attendance
✅ Grades
To qualify, students had to meet all three criteria:
0 Discipline Referrals
0 Unexcused Absences
0 D's or F's on their Second Nine Weeks Report Card
These amazing students were invited to a special celebration where they enjoyed some well-deserved free time in the gym!
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! We can't wait to see even more students join the club next time!
HCMS will be closed Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Big Smiles 😁
If your child needs dental services, the Big Smiles program will be visiting HCMS on March 2nd and 3rd. Below is the link to help register your student for dental services on the dates mentioned. If you need a paper form, those can be sent home as well. Please reach out to Kelsey Currans with any questions.
https://www.myschooldentist.com/35509_schsrm
If your child needs dental services, the Big Smiles program will be visiting HCMS on March 2nd and 3rd. Below is the link to help register your student for dental services on the dates mentioned. If you need a paper form, those can be sent home as well. Please reach out to Kelsey Currans with any questions.
https://www.myschooldentist.com/35509_schsrm
🌟 Bravo to our Musicians!
Huge congratulations to our students on an outstanding performance at District 7 Honors Band!
You represented HCMS with dedication and pride on the big stage. We are so proud of your commitment to excellence. Keep playing, keep growing! 🥁🎶
Huge congratulations to our students on an outstanding performance at District 7 Honors Band!
You represented HCMS with dedication and pride on the big stage. We are so proud of your commitment to excellence. Keep playing, keep growing! 🥁🎶
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
