Principal's Memo
March 4-8, 2024
A Message from Dr. Harris
Henderson Family!
We eagerly anticipate the arrival of Spring Break! As we approach the culmination of our academic journey this semester, we gear up for the GA Milestones testing. It is crucial for students to attend school daily during this final stretch. Our dedicated teachers are committed to honing in on the specific skills and standards essential for success on the upcoming test. Hence, consistent attendance ensures students receive targeted instruction and support, setting the stage for their achievement.
Warm regards,
Dr. Suzan Harris
Proud Principal of Henderson Middle School
2023 GASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
The Week at a Glance
Monday, March 4
- Reading Plus Day in ELA
- Green Eggs & Ham Day (wear as much green as possible)
- Soccer @Monroe County
Tuesday, March 5
- Cat in the Hat Day (wear your favorite hat)
- Baseball @Clifton Ridge
- Volleyball vs. Ola
Wednesday, March 6
- Assesslets (school-wide assessment) - Be at school on time BEFORE 7:55am
- Fox in Socks Day (wear your favorite crazy/colorful socks)
- Soccer vs. Lamar County
Thursday, March 7
- CFAs in Math and ELA
- Dr. Suess Day (dress up as your favorite book character or wear red, white, & blue)
- Track Quad 1 Meet
- Baseball vs. Jasper County
- Volleyball @Rock Springs
Friday, March 8
- CFAs in Science and SS
- KhanMappers Day in Math
- Remembering Thing 1 & Thing 2 (Twin Day)
- Soccer vs. Pike County
Announcements
Counselor's Corner
Welcome back from a much-needed week off! We hope your break was fantastic.
The HMS School Counselors are here for you! Please contact us by clicking the COUNSELOR link in ClassLink. 🥰
We want you here every single day- EVERY DAY OF SCHOOL MATTERS!
Our goal for student attendance is that 95% of our students are present each day.
Attendance Data- February 26-March 1
6th grade- 93.49% present
7th grade- 94.13% present (oh yeah- whoop!! whoop!!)
8th grade- 93.94% present
Students continued to complete the YOUSCIENCE assessment this week. You Science provides career guidance using artificial intelligence to uncover student aptitudes and then connects these aptitudes to careers and educational pathways designed to help students find relevance in school and confidence beyond graduation from high school. Results will be in soon!
Take care/Be safe/Looking forward to seeing you more in 2024!
Mrs. Rankin and Dr. Leggett
National Suicide Hotline 1.800.273.8255
Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1.800.715.4225
GA Child Abuse/Reporting 1.855.GACHILD (422.4453)
Sports Update
HMS Athletic Update March 2024
Henderson Middle School is in the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic League. The league consists of Clifton Ridge, Gray Station, Upson Lee, Pike County, Lamar County, Monroe County and Jasper County.
HMS Baseball- HMS baseball team hosted Monroe County on Tuesday 02/27 and was defeated 25-4 in 5 innings. The Tigers bounced back against Lamar County on 02/29 on the road and beat them 5-4 in 6 innings. Next up for the Tiger Baseball team will be on the road on 03/05 vs Clifton Ridge and then back at home vs. Jasper County on 03/07.
HMS Soccer- HMS Soccer Teams hosted Upson Lee on Wednesday 02/28 in a driving rain and very windy and cold conditions. The HMS girls defeated Upson Lee 2-1 and the boys followed suit with a victory as well 1-0. Both teams traveled to Jones County on Thursday 02/29 and the girls were defeated by a score of 6-1 and the HMS boys won by a score of 7-1. Next up for the Soccer teams will be on the road vs. Monroe County on Monday 03/04 and then back home on Wednesday 03/06 vs. Lamar County and home on Friday 03/8 vs. Pike County.
HMS Volleyball- HMS Volleyball teams began season play on Thursday 02/29 on the road @ Eagles Landing. The younger Tiger team defeated Eagles Landing in 2 sets 25-13 and 25-12. The older Tiger team went 3 sets with Eagles Landing winning the first set 25-22, losing the second set 25-21 and losing the final set 15-12. Next up for the Tigers will be at home vs. Ola on Tuesday 03/05 beginning @ 5:30 and on the road on 03/07 vs. Rock Springs Christian Academy.
HMS Track- The HMS Track Team hosted time trials alongside Jackson High on Thursday 02/29 at the Butts County Athletic Complex.
HMS girl results include 100 Meter 2nd place Askira Newkirk, 3rd place Skylar Grier - 200 Meter 2nd place Skyler Arnold - 800 Meter 3rd place Jena Estes - 1600 Meter 2nd place Jena Estes - Discus 2nd place Aubrey Villar - Shot Put 3rd place Aubrey Villar - High Jump 1st place Skylar Grier - Long Jump 3rd place Ta’Mya Hamilton
HMS boy results include 200 Meter 2nd place: Rashad Moore- 800 Meter 3rd place: Kaygen Harrison - Long Jump 3rd place: Ashton Tyson
Overall Results:
1st: Monroe County: 191
2nd: Henderson Middle School: 107
3rd: Creekside Christian Academy: 28
Students,
Be sure to complete your weekly Reading Plus Lessons. You will earn a token for every lesson that you score 80% or higher on. Those tokens can be cashed during your Media Center Visits.
Happy Reading!
Alison Williams
Media Specialist
Parent Engagement
Please click on the links below to access the Parent Engagement Documents!
Parent Engagement
- If you are interested in being a member of the HMS School Council, please reach out to Ms. Marlowe.
- HMS would like to re-establish our PTO. If you would be interested in leading this exciting endeavor, please let Ms. Marlowe know, marlowee@bcssk12.org.
Emily Marlowe
Instructional Coach
Title I Parent Engagement Coordinator