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Week of May 12, 2025

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

Saturday the HMS Jazz Band and Show Choir traveled to Cedar Point where they competed at Music in the Parks! Jazz Band earned a Superior rating and a 3rd place finish. Show Choir earned a Superior rating and a first place finish. Show Choir also earned Best Overall Choir Award! Outstanding!!

 

Introducing your 2025 Suburban League champions - the HMS Girls Track Team! Following a strong finish for the boys, we are bringing back the Co-Ed Championship to HMS as well! So proud of our athletes! [This photo is taken at the end of a long event, so not all students are pictured.]

 

8th grade Science students are using the Augmented Reality sandbox - incorporating computer software and sand to explore real-time topographic maps!

 

Incredible day for our AI Exploration teams who visited the OSU CAR program! Thank you for welcoming us to tour the self-driving car facility!!

 

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

A HUGE Thank You to PTO and all of our amazing volunteers for the 8th Grade Party on Friday, May 12! What an incredible night celebrating with our 8th graders! Our students are so fortunate to have this community of support!

HMS Field Days - Concessions Volunteer Sign-Up

  • Science Olympiad will be hosting a concession stand during our HMS Field Days. They are looking for volunteers to help run the stand. It’s a FUN end of year celebration, and your support is appreciated! 
    • 5/27: 8th Grade
    • 5/28: 7th Grade
    • 5/29: 6th Grade
    • 5/30: Rain Date
  • Adult Volunteer Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA723A0FD0-56231192-hmsfield
  • Proceeds from the sale will benefit the HMS Science Olympiad Team as they head to the National Competition in Nebraska soon!

HMS OST Scores Available in HAC midweek this week:

  • For HMS, the Ohio State Tests (OST) and the End of Course Exams (EOC) will soon be available in Home Access Center (HAC).  
  • Note that HHS and EWIS will be communicating home their score release date, as each building is unique.
  • We are proud of our students, teachers, and staff for working hard this year. These assessments provide us an opportunity to see how well students did on grade level standards (OST) or high school subject standards (EOC) based on the state of Ohio expectations. 
  • To access your student’s scores, please log into the Home Access Center (HAC). Click on Grades at the top of the page and then click on Test Scores. 
  • If you need technology assistance, please contact the helpdesk 330-653-1400.
  • For more information about each assessment, please use these links:

6th Grade Families - Message from School Nurse:

  • Please be sure to review the email sent this week to all 6th grade families regarding vaccinations required by the state of Ohio for incoming 7th grade students. If you have any questions regarding your child, please reach out to our Akron Children’s Hospital school nurse, Rebecca Buyansky, RN at msclinic@hudson.k12.oh.us or 330-653-1314.
     

Field Days at HMS…Coming Soon!

With our upcoming Field Days (week of May 26), we wanted to share some pertinent information to support your child’s experience. Below are the dates for each grade. Additionally, we provided a list of recommended supplies that may be beneficial for students to bring to school on the day of the event.

  • Supply list:
    • Cash for concession stand (optional!) - a variety of snacks and beverages will be available through the day for purchase
    • Bottled water 
    • Sunscreen
    • Inhaler or any medical device necessary for outdoor activities
    • Snacks: Students are welcome to bring their own snacks from the school safe snack list. Lunch will be provided during the regular hours.
    • Additional clothing, if needed (to be prepared for various weather conditions)
  • Field Day Dates:
    • 5/27: 8th Grade
    • 5/28: 7th Grade
    • 5/29: 6th Grade
    • 5/30: Rain Date (8th grade will have priority)

Additional Note for Field Days - Please no face paint, body paint, or glitter

  • Just as we did last year, based on cleanliness concerns with our facilities, we are asking that students NOT bring paints and/or glitters to school for Field Day.
  • We also kindly ask that students avoid painting their faces or bodies (this includes eye black).
  • We want our students to have fun on their special day without causing an issue in our facilities for our outstanding custodial crew.
  • Thank you for your support of this!

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