The Week in Review at HMS: Notes from Dr. Cockley

During homeroom, students get their brains ready for the OST’s with help from our PE teachers and student leaders on the morning announcements! Box breathing, stretching, and right brain/left brain activities in the morning help us prepare for the assessments!

 

Check out these personalized tic tac toe boards that our creative students made in Sculpture class - WOW!!

 

7th Grade Science students extend their learning about elements through a collaborative periodic table, and the creation of a superhero or villain based on a chosen element!

 

A truly phenomenal performance by each of our HMS Orchestras this week at their concert! WOW! We are so proud of our students and their hard work - and a big thank you to Mr. Iriarte!

 

Painting and Drawing students show their creativity through acrylic painting - each chose an object and are learning about shadows and highlights to bring them to life!

 

Book clubs in 6th grade, based on the historical fiction of author, Jennifer Nielsen! A HUGE thank you to our PTO for providing grant funding for a variety of books from this author, to allow student choice!

 

Our Kindness board continues to grow throughout the year! We love this opportunity to highlight our students who are making a positive difference in our school - which are also shared on morning announcements to spread kindness at HMS! 

 

Important Notes:

HMS Announcements - Please feel free to visit this site daily for up-to-date announcements for our students and school!

Lost and Found - Check this link to view current items in our Lost and Found. If you see an item that belongs to your family, please have your child stop by to retrieve it, in the Commons by the Student Resource Center.

PeachJar Flyers - For event information about district and community events, please view the latest Peachjar flyers here: HCSD PeachJar Link

Enjoy your long weekend!

• No school on Friday, 4/18 and Monday, 4/21.

AMLE Adult Advocates - Sharing Some Positivity!!!

• We are so proud to share that some of our HMS staff members have been selected as AMLE Adult Advocate Awardees! 
• AMLE is all about highlighting people and programming that support our young adolescents - check out this link where Beth Sipos, Lorri Kingan, and Beth Gray are recognized! 🌟 
• AMLE 2025 Adult Advocate Awardees!

Extra 8th Grade T-Shirts: 

• If you missed out on ordering an 8th grade shirt, we have some short sleeve t-shirts still available. Come and see Ms. Thomas in the office with $17 cash, or a check made out to Hudson City Schools. Sizes are limited and are first come, first served!

Class of 2029 Families - a Note from our 8th Grade Send-Off Planning Committee:

• With high school just around the bend, it's time to celebrate our students with the annual 8th Grade Send-Off party on Friday, May 9th! The night will have food, fun, and prizes! Throughout the evening, names will be drawn for students to pick a prize. We are seeking prize donations for the event and have some suggested items listed at the link below. 
• Donations of any amount are appreciated! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4FACA62AA31-56092761-8thgrade 
• Let's give the Class of 2029 one last hurrah before their Next Act, High School!
• Many thanks, Kristina Dooley (kdooley1210@gmail.com) & Melissa Durkee (melissadurkee@hotmail.com)

Middle School Scheduling Information for 2025-26:

We are so fortunate to have electives options for our students to explore and develop areas of interest!

• For our current 6th grade students, Scheduling Google Forms were due by Friday, April 11. 
• For our current 7th grade students, Scheduling Google Forms were due by Thursday, April 17. For additional information, please see the following:
  • Email from Dr. Rothstein on 4/9/25 (to parents and students) with schedule planning worksheet and link to Curriculum Guide
  • 8th Grade Scheduling Information Resource with helpful FAQ’s and sample schedules

HMS Staff Shout Outs: 

• Has an HMS staff member made a difference for your child? We love to show appreciation for our amazing staff at HMS! Here’s an opportunity to share more personally if a staff member has made a difference, no matter how big or small. I will be sure to recognize their efforts individually and quietly. HMS Staff Shout Out Google Form