Watch this space for up to date info for spring 2022!

Hawks Heroes is a group of 6th, 7th & 8th grade students who serve as role models and mentors to care for our school community. Hawks Heroes are chosen through an application process, teacher recommendations and serve for one year at a time.
​They are positive, helpful, respectful students who make being a Hawk the best thing in the world to be!

2020-21 The yearbook staff will be selected once school starts, see Mrs. Hinegardner if you are interested. Our Yearbook editor is always seeking pictures taken by students or parents at school events, such as sporting events or concerts.

Email pictures to bhinegardner@rockingham.k12.va.us

RELATED ARTS WEBSITES

• Art
• Band
• Choir
• Challenge
• FFA
• FCCLA
• WORLD STRIDES BLOG 2019-- SEE WHAT THE WORLD STRIDES GROUP HAS BEEN UP TO on the 8th Grade World Strides science trip to Florida. This is a great opportunity for our 7th graders to see what THEY could be doing, this time next year! Links to past World Stride trips are below:

World Strides 2018
World Strides 2017
World Strides 2016
World Strides 2015
World Strides 2014
World Strides 2013
World Strides 2012
World Strides 2011
World Strides 2010

SIxth Graders can participate in : Cross Country, Wrestling, Track, Hawks Hangout, Band, Choir and Musical

Seventh Graders can participate in : Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling, Track, Cheer, Hawks Hangout, Band, Choir and Musical

Eighth Graders can participate in: Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling, Track, Volleyball, Cheer, several JV sports at BHS, Hawks Hangout, Band, Choir and Musical

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ATHLETICS
Students are encouraged to try out for teams in the athletic program. All grade level students can try out for cross country (fall), wrestling (winter), and track (spring). Seventh & eighth grade students may try out for boys and girls basketball teams. Seventh and eighth grade girls can participate in volleyball. Girls interested in cheerleading can try out at the end of their sixth or seventh grade year and/or the beginning of their 7th/8th grade year for participation during basketball seasons.

Students at JFHMS are provided many opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular athletics. Students are encouraged to try out for teams in the athletic program. All grade level students can try out for cross country (fall), wrestling (winter), and track (spring). Seventh & eighth grade students may try out for boys and girls basketball teams. Seventh and eighth grade girls can participate in volleyball and cheer.

FALL SPORTS

• 6th/7th/8th Cross Country
• 7th/8th Volleyball
• 7th grade Basketball
• 7th grade Cheerleading
• JV Volleyball
• JV Football

WINTER SPORTS

• 8th grade Basketball

• 6th/7th/8th grade Wrestling
• 8th grade Cheerleading
• JV Basketball
• JV Swimming

SPRING SPORTS

• Track

• JV Baseball
• JV Softball

For more information about JFHMS athletics, please contact the JFHMS Athletic Director, Mr. Brett Martin or for more information about BHS JV athletics, please contact the BHS Athletic Director, Mr. Ryan Ritter

Click here to go to the BHS Athletics Page

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & ATHLETICS

ACADEMIC AWARDS RECEPTION

Students who achieve academic success at the ALL “A” level will be the recipients of JFHMS Academic Award medals and will be honored with a medal at the end of the school year. Students can achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals for achieving the following criteria:

First Semester (any year) All A’s: BRONZE MEDAL

Finish the Bronze year with All A’s + First Semester of the following year All A’s: SILVER MEDAL

Finish the Silver year with All A’s + First Semester of the Eighth grade year All A’s: GOLD MEDAL

Students who do not qualify for a medal at the first semester break but who pull all grades up to “A” at the end of the year will receive their medal over the summer or at the beginning of the next year and be moved into a position to work toward the next medal honor. Students will be notified in school that they have qualified for an Academic Awards Medal, and can pick it up from the guidance office.

Extra-curricular activities, clubs, and fine arts organizations extend far beyond the classroom and give you an opportunity to be involved in your school and to develop your special talents. Students at JFHMS are provided many opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and clubs.

Hawks Hang Out Clubs
Different clubs and after-school events are provided each year through Hawks Hang Outs when different teachers become involved in sharing their hobbies and interests with students. Hawks Hang Out activities in the past have included interests such as "Let's Rock this World", "Coding Club", "Creative Writing", "Cards and Cribbage", "Running Club", "Outdoor Club", and "Diversity Club". Students in all grade levels will be invited to sign up for Hawks Hang Outs early in the school year. The meeting dates for the 2017-18 school year are available in the school office, the schedules are different for several of the clubs, based on seasons and field trips.
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The SCA and Hawks Heroes are groups are selected by a special process. Both of these groups and offer opportunities for students to assist within the building, and lead others throughout the school year.

Several after school dances are scheduled for all students during the school year. Students must be in good school standing under our PBIS program, to attend. JFH dances offer students the choice to dance in the large gym or play basketball in the small gym, all while spending some fun "down time" with friends. Admission to dances is $3.00; concessions are also available for purchase, along with our famous Gourmet Lollipops.