The Weekly Update - 10/30
Week of Oct 30th
Week of October 30th
This Week's Events
Monday, October 30th:
- N/A
Tuesday, October 31st:
- N/A
Wednesday, November 1st:
- N/A
Thursday, November 2nd:
- MS Boys Basketball Tryouts
Friday, November 3rd:
- MS Boys Basketball Tryouts
Upcoming Dates:
- Winter Sports Pictures: Friday, November 10th
- Wrestling Pictures: Monday, November 20th
Meet the Teachers
Mrs. Eckenrode - 8th Grade Career Exploration
Mrs. Montgomery - 8th Grade Health
HMS Rangers in Action!
Red Ribbon Spirit Week :)
Red Ribbon Week Poster Winners
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade Red Ribbon Week poster winners! Students from each grade level voted on the best Red Ribbon Week design that followed our Red Ribbon Week theme, "Be kind to your mind. Live drug free!"
8th Grade Winner - Mileah Reynolds
7th Grade Winners - Mutahhir Wahlah & Allana Horton
Holiday Help
As we enter the holiday season, we're thrilled to once again introduce our Holiday Help Program here at HLS, a heartwarming initiative that aims to provide Holiday assistance to our students in need. It's a time of year when our community can truly come together and make a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate.
TutorMe
Our school has partnered with TutorMe to provide personalized learning support for every student. We believe that every student should have a sidekick in learning, and TutorMe is helping us achieve that goal! With on-demand tutoring, students can access one-on-one, live tutoring and writing support anytime, anywhere.
Personalized Learning Support
Tutoring is available 24/7 and is accessible through Clever.
The TutorMe award-winning Lesson Space replicates all the best parts of in-person learning – including face-to-face collaboration through optional live audio and video. This is especially ideal if your student feels more confident and productive in a virtual setting!
Top-Notch Tutors
TutorMe’s thriving community of tutors includes thousands of certified teachers, professionals, advanced-degree holders, and other subject matter experts – all of whom have been thoroughly vetted and background-checked.
Paper and Essay Review
In addition to live tutoring sessions, students also have access to paper and essay review services through the TutorMe Writing Lab. The community of writing tutors delivers prompt, detailed feedback on submissions within hours, helping students polish papers and hone their writing skills for future assignments. Have your student submit their next writing assignment to help them get feedback before they get graded.
What's for Lunch?
HMS Reminders
General Reminders
1. Book bags, purses, fanny packs, etc MUST stay in lockers. Clear book bags and purses must also follow this rule.
2. Students may have a water bottle with them. No energy drinks, coffee drinks, etc. Drinks and food from the cafeteria for breakfast must be finished by 7:34.
3. AirPods, earbuds, headphones should not be used while in the hallways. They should only be used when teacher directed. At the end of the day, they can be used once students are on the bus, in their car, etc.
4. Make sure your child knows of their transportation arrangements each day. If a change needs to be made, please contact the school BEFORE 2:00 so we can get the message to your child.
5. Final Forms should be completed as soon as possible. They must be signed by the parent/guardian as well as the student.
Car Rider Reminders
1. Car riders should exit the building using the front doors.
2. Students should enter the vehicle once it has pulled up to the sidewalk area. If you do not see your student, please continue to move forward so we can keep the line moving.
3. Students should not be walking across the parking lot or the grassy area to get to a car that is not yet to the sidewalk. This causes a significant safety concern!
4. Drivers, please drive slowly, follow the flow of traffic and be patient!
Student safety is of utmost importance! Please help us keep our students safe by following these guidelines.
Athletic Tickets
Use the link below to purchase your athletic tickets online.
PBIS
What is PBIS?
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
Hamilton Middle School- Student Handbook
Our Mission Statement
EVERY RANGER. This phrase is meant to include everyone—every student, every staff member, every graduate and every community member. All of us working together.
EVERY REASON. The primary focus of every school system is the academic achievement of all students. Our staff and, by extension, our community take on the challenge of doing even more for our students. We educate the whole child. Whatever the need, whatever the issue, whatever the REASON we are going to work together and do the best we can for each other.
EVERY DAY. Thank you to our HLSD community for making our students a priority every day, and for always pitching in to help one another.