📸 Say Cheese! Picture Retake Day is Coming! 📸
📢 Attention HCMS Families! 📢
Mark your calendars! Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th.
📢 Attention HCMS Families! 📢
Mark your calendars! Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th.
8 maroon advanced ELA students participated in discussion and debate groups. They are reading the full text of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley! Student leaders led discussions and debates over topics in the letters and chapters 1-5, then co-wrote a response to the literature with their group.
"The stealth of autumn catches one unaware." 7th-grade ELA students enjoyed a week of fall fun while studying author word choice, author's purpose, text structure, and figurative language devices, all the while secretly learning about the scientific process behind why leaves change colors in the fall. To end the week, students created a dazzling display of finger-painted leaves to capture the beautiful essence of fall. Additionally, they searched for their favorite examples of figurative language used in narrative essays. "But first there will be weeks of gushing colors so bright, so pastel, so confetti-like..."
A huge congratulations to Graham for winning the library's "Guess How Many" contest! 🎉
Graham showed off some serious estimating skills, guessing that there were 529 paperclips in the jar. The actual number was 542! That's an incredibly close guess—just 13 off! 🤯
Enjoy your hard-earned Twix bar, Graham! Keep an eye out for the next "Guess How Many" challenge in the library!
Graham showed off some serious estimating skills, guessing that there were 529 paperclips in the jar. The actual number was 542! That's an incredibly close guess—just 13 off! 🤯
Enjoy your hard-earned Twix bar, Graham! Keep an eye out for the next "Guess How Many" challenge in the library!
Science students on 7 maroon completed their first engineering design project. The problem they tried to solve is how to build a wind-resistant tower. Students were given four pieces of paper, a meter of tape, and were allowed to use a meter stick and scissors. Students worked on designing their towers first before they started building. As they began to engineer, they had to figure out how to work together as a group and adjust their designs. On the second day of the lab, students added a weight to their highest point. They were allowed to test with the fan that the final test would be conducted with. They made small modifications and discussed how they saw the final results going. The entire class then gathered to test and offer suggestions to other groups on what they saw and what might help them to be more successful in the next attempt. This was a wonderful way for students to experience the design and engineering process in a way that would allow them to make connections and remember what we learned.
Yesterday was a special day as we officially inducted new members into our school's Beta Club chapter!
The Beta Club is more than just grades; it's about developing leadership skills and fostering a heart for service. To all of our new inductees: you've earned this honor through your dedication, hard work, and excellent character.
Keep up the great work as you serve as leaders and role models in our halls and in the community!
The Beta Club is more than just grades; it's about developing leadership skills and fostering a heart for service. To all of our new inductees: you've earned this honor through your dedication, hard work, and excellent character.
Keep up the great work as you serve as leaders and role models in our halls and in the community!
What an incredible week for leadership at our school! A massive shout-out to the students who were caught being a leader!
These students aren't just reading about our school mission and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—they are the living examples! They showed remarkable initiative, kindness, and responsibility, consistently going the extra mile to make a positive impact.
Keep up the great work, leaders!
These students aren't just reading about our school mission and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—they are the living examples! They showed remarkable initiative, kindness, and responsibility, consistently going the extra mile to make a positive impact.
Keep up the great work, leaders!
Our next early release day is on Wednesday, October 29th.
Students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. that day. Please plan accordingly for transportation and after-school care.
We can't say enough about the incredible character and dedication shown by our students! A huge round of applause for the students who were caught being a leader last week!
These students aren't just reciting our school's mission statement and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—they're living them. Every time they step up to help a peer, take ownership of a challenge, or model positive behavior, they raise the bar for our whole school.
Thank you to these amazing leaders for their commitment to excellence!
These students aren't just reciting our school's mission statement and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens—they're living them. Every time they step up to help a peer, take ownership of a challenge, or model positive behavior, they raise the bar for our whole school.
Thank you to these amazing leaders for their commitment to excellence!
🔔 Reminder, families! First nine weeks report cards will be coming home with students this Friday, October 17th. Please be on the lookout for them!
🏅 Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Our Leaders!
We are absolutely thrilled to honor the students who were caught being a leader the week before fall break!
These incredible young people didn't wait to be asked—they stepped up. Their actions are a true reflection of our school's mission statement and a daily demonstration of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They show us what it means to lead by example, whether they were Seeking First to Understand, Thinking Win/Win, or finding ways to Sharpen the Saw.
We are immensely proud of their initiative and character. Thank you to these students for making a real, positive difference in our hallways and classrooms!
We are absolutely thrilled to honor the students who were caught being a leader the week before fall break!
These incredible young people didn't wait to be asked—they stepped up. Their actions are a true reflection of our school's mission statement and a daily demonstration of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They show us what it means to lead by example, whether they were Seeking First to Understand, Thinking Win/Win, or finding ways to Sharpen the Saw.
We are immensely proud of their initiative and character. Thank you to these students for making a real, positive difference in our hallways and classrooms!
📢 September Staff Shoutout! 📢
We're thrilled to announce Mr. McEwan as our September Staff Shoutout winner! 🎉
Mr. McEwan was nominated for his incredible dedication to building positive relationships with students, consistently motivating them, and being an outstanding role model. We especially love that he takes the time to eat lunch with students, fostering those important connections that help them thrive! His commitment to helping students learn at a high level is truly inspiring.
Thank you, Mr. McEwan, for all you do for our school community! We're so lucky to have you!
We're thrilled to announce Mr. McEwan as our September Staff Shoutout winner! 🎉
Mr. McEwan was nominated for his incredible dedication to building positive relationships with students, consistently motivating them, and being an outstanding role model. We especially love that he takes the time to eat lunch with students, fostering those important connections that help them thrive! His commitment to helping students learn at a high level is truly inspiring.
Thank you, Mr. McEwan, for all you do for our school community! We're so lucky to have you!
🏆 September GOOSE Award Winner! 🍋
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Lemons is the recipient of the September Get Out Of School Early (GOOSE) Award!
The GOOSE Award is especially meaningful because it is student-nominated, recognizing staff members who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to our students and school. This award reflects the direct, positive impact Mrs. Lemons has had on our school community.
We want to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Lemons for her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference every day. We are so grateful to have her!
Congratulations, Mrs. Lemons—enjoy your well-deserved early dismissal!
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Lemons is the recipient of the September Get Out Of School Early (GOOSE) Award!
The GOOSE Award is especially meaningful because it is student-nominated, recognizing staff members who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to our students and school. This award reflects the direct, positive impact Mrs. Lemons has had on our school community.
We want to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Lemons for her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference every day. We are so grateful to have her!
Congratulations, Mrs. Lemons—enjoy your well-deserved early dismissal!
🎉 8 Maroon Team Takes the belt! 🎉
A massive congratulations to our 8th Grade Maroon Team for winning the First Nine Weeks Team Challenge! 🏆
This is a fantastic achievement that truly showcases what teamwork and dedication look like. The Maroon Team earned this victory by excelling across the board.
Their stellar performance was built on:
Outstanding Attendance: Being present and ready to learn every day.
Exemplary Behavior: Showing respect and responsibility in all school settings.
High GPA: Putting in the hard work to achieve academic success.
Superior Cafeteria Behavior & Cleanliness: Showing great citizenship by keeping our shared spaces tidy and respectful.
Keep up the incredible work, Maroon Team! We're so proud of your commitment to excellence.
Colts Win! 🏈 30-0 SHUTOUT!
Huge congratulations to our 8th Grade Football Team on an incredible 30-0 victory over Woodford County in the first round of the playoffs last night! 🎉 This decisive win is their first playoff victory since 2019! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off. We are so proud of you!
The journey continues! They'll be back in action next week to take on Elkhorn in the second round of the playoffs. More details on the game time and location will be shared soon.
Let's go, Colts! Keep that momentum going!
Huge congratulations to our 8th Grade Football Team on an incredible 30-0 victory over Woodford County in the first round of the playoffs last night! 🎉 This decisive win is their first playoff victory since 2019! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off. We are so proud of you!
The journey continues! They'll be back in action next week to take on Elkhorn in the second round of the playoffs. More details on the game time and location will be shared soon.
Let's go, Colts! Keep that momentum going!
📢 Attention HCMS Families! 📢
We've updated our Tutoring Schedule for all subjects. Take a look and encourage your student to take advantage of this fantastic resource!
Whether they need help with math, science, social studies, or ELA, our teachers are here to help them succeed.
We've updated our Tutoring Schedule for all subjects. Take a look and encourage your student to take advantage of this fantastic resource!
Whether they need help with math, science, social studies, or ELA, our teachers are here to help them succeed.
📰 Hot Off the Press: Read the Newest Middle School Newspaper!
Get ready to dive into the latest news, club spotlight, and fun happenings from our school! The newest edition of the middle school newspaper is officially live and ready for you to read.
Our talented student journalists have been working hard to bring you stories covering everything from a staff spotlight to upcoming events and more. Don't miss out on what's going on in our school community!
Calling all Newspaper Staff!
Just a friendly reminder that our next newspaper staff meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th. We'll be planning content and roles for the next edition, so please be there!
Get ready to dive into the latest news, club spotlight, and fun happenings from our school! The newest edition of the middle school newspaper is officially live and ready for you to read.
Our talented student journalists have been working hard to bring you stories covering everything from a staff spotlight to upcoming events and more. Don't miss out on what's going on in our school community!
Calling all Newspaper Staff!
Just a friendly reminder that our next newspaper staff meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th. We'll be planning content and roles for the next edition, so please be there!
🌟 Celebrating Our Custodial Dream Team! 🌟
Happy National Custodian's Appreciation Day to the incredible individuals who keep our school sparkling and safe every single day! Today, we want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing custodians: Mrs. Michelle Pergram, Mr. Scott May, and Mr. Tony Kiskaden!
From keeping our classrooms clean to making sure our hallways, gym, and cafeteria are spotless, their hard work often goes unseen but is never unnoticed. They are the backbone of our school, and we are so grateful for their dedication, smiles, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all our students and staff.
Thank you, Mrs. Pergram, Mr. May, and Mr. Kiskaden, for everything you do! You truly make a difference.
Happy National Custodian's Appreciation Day to the incredible individuals who keep our school sparkling and safe every single day! Today, we want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing custodians: Mrs. Michelle Pergram, Mr. Scott May, and Mr. Tony Kiskaden!
From keeping our classrooms clean to making sure our hallways, gym, and cafeteria are spotless, their hard work often goes unseen but is never unnoticed. They are the backbone of our school, and we are so grateful for their dedication, smiles, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all our students and staff.
Thank you, Mrs. Pergram, Mr. May, and Mr. Kiskaden, for everything you do! You truly make a difference.
Mrs. Fuller's reading/writing workshop students recently partnered with Mrs. Mullins in the library for a hands-on Book Tasting lesson!
The mission: sample books from a variety of genres to help them identify key elements and expand their reading horizons. Students had just four minutes at each station to quickly read an excerpt, get a feel for the story, and then write a brief description and an honest review—are they interested in reading more, or not?
It's a fantastic way to practice quick analysis and develop a more informed perspective on the types of stories they love to read!
We're so proud of our student readers and writers!
The mission: sample books from a variety of genres to help them identify key elements and expand their reading horizons. Students had just four minutes at each station to quickly read an excerpt, get a feel for the story, and then write a brief description and an honest review—are they interested in reading more, or not?
It's a fantastic way to practice quick analysis and develop a more informed perspective on the types of stories they love to read!
We're so proud of our student readers and writers!
The 7M students went flying!
Students applied their knowledge of the scientific method to design and engineer an experiment.
Students were testing the effects of adding mass to a paper airplane and the distance it would fly. Students had previously identified the independent and dependent variables of the experiment.
Students made hypotheses, designed the experiment, and then built their planes. They did a trial of their control. Then they added one, then two, and then three paper clips.
Students graphed data that they recorded during the trials. Students were then tasked to draw a conclusion about their experiment and state if the results matched their hypothesis.
Students applied their knowledge of the scientific method to design and engineer an experiment.
Students were testing the effects of adding mass to a paper airplane and the distance it would fly. Students had previously identified the independent and dependent variables of the experiment.
Students made hypotheses, designed the experiment, and then built their planes. They did a trial of their control. Then they added one, then two, and then three paper clips.
Students graphed data that they recorded during the trials. Students were then tasked to draw a conclusion about their experiment and state if the results matched their hypothesis.
