The SCA food drive began on November 28 and and ends December 14. We are donating to Feeding Southwest Virginia. We cannot take glass or expired foods. The first block A-day class with the most donations will win a Bojangles' breakfast before Winter Break!

The Community Service Club has partnered with the RCACP and The Franklin County Humane Society this holiday season. A tree has been placed in the lobby of the school. We invite the school community to adopt an item that will then be donated to these organizations. Students can pick up a dog or cat tag from the tree. Students can then take the tag to Mrs. Stiles (room 205), and she will exchange the tag for a card with the item or items on it. Due to parents not being able to have access to the building during the day, we ask that your child be the one to pick up the tag and take it to Mrs. Stiles. We ask that all donations be dropped off by Wednesday, December 14th at the latest. Thank you for your support. Our students are very excited about this opportunity, and the organizations are very grateful for anything we are able to provide!

Here is a list of the items that are needed:

RCACP items:

Puppy pads

Snuggle safe heating disk

Small cat bowls for kittens

Fancy Feast cans (kitten)

Leashes

Harnesses for medium to large dogs

Dog food

Cat food

Cat and dog toys

They also have a website you can access items to purchase that will be sent directly to them:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ML3D973N9E49/ref=cm_sw_su_w

Franklin County Humane Society

Dental chews (no rawhide please)

Pelletized pine horse bedding (used instead of cat litter—less dust)

New collars and leashes

Bleach-free cleaners

Paper towels & toilet paper

Dryer sheets

Liquid hand soap

Dawn dish soap

15- and 39-gallon trash bags

Copy paper & address labels

HVMS has begun recognizing eight students from each grade level each month to be our Eagles of the Month. Hidden Valley Middle School Eagles of the Month display outstanding behavior both inside and outside the classroom by consistently meeting HVMS SOAR expectations of being safe, organized, accountable, and respectful. Eagles of the Month demonstrate opportunity ready skills including communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. These students exhibit a positive attitude toward their peers, school, and community, and they maintain a focus on continuous improvement.

Our Eagles of the Month for November are the following:

Students should restart their computers daily. Restarting laptops daily helps ensure they remain up-to-date with the latest software. If a student is having any issue that is not resolved by restarting, please have your student let his or her teacher know, and they will contact our Computer Depot for support.

6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are allowed to compete on the middle school athletic teams. All participating students must have a current VHSL sports physical dated on or after May 1, 2022. No student will be permitted to participate in tryouts or practice without a completed VHSL physical form on file. Additionally, all students must have health insurance if they want to participate.

Athletic ticket prices: adult tickets will be $5, and student tickets are $2. These funds are used to help offset the cost for officials, transportation to away games, and team equipment.

Please visit the following page to access schedules: HVMS Athletics

Tuesday, December 6: HVMS Band Concert (@ HVHS - 6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 7: HVMS Choir Concert (@ HVHS - 7:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 16: End of 2nd 9 Weeks

Monday, December 19 - Friday, December 30: Schools Closed (Winter Break)

Monday, January 2: Schools Closed (Teacher Workday)

January 10: State Growth Assessments for 6-8 Reading

January 12: Report Cards Sent Home

January 16: Schools Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)

January 25: 3-hour Early Dismissal

February 3: 3rd 9 Weeks Midpoint

February 7: State Growth Assessments for 6-8 Math

February 13: Schools Closed (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

March 7 - March 8: SOL 8th Grade Writing Test (2-day test)

March 9: End of 3rd 9 Weeks

March 10: Schools Closed (Teacher Workday)

March 15: 3-hour Early Dismissal

March 22: Report Cards Sent Home

March 27 - March 31: Schools Closed (Spring Break)

April 7: Schools Closed

April 21: 4th 9 Weeks Midpoint

May 9 - May 12: SOL Testing: Algebra, Geometry, Science 8, Civics, Math 6-8, Reading 6-8

May 23 - May 25: 3-hour Early Dismissal

May 25: Last Day of School