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Week of January 5, 2026

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

Week of January 5, 2026

HMS wishes you a Happy New Year! 

 

The HMS Media Center transformed into the HMS Readers Café today! Soft music, flowers, and tablecloths set the scene while students previewed new library materials and created personal To Be Read (TBR) lists!

 

8th Grade History students in the Team Learning Area discuss the Treaty of Paris - collaborating, thinking critically, and confidently sharing their learning!

 

Students bring ideas to life in Digital Art as they design and create digital flip books!

 

Our Team Learning Areas are a favorite spot! 8th graders settle in, collaborate, and tackle math challenges together!

 

Spreading Kindness! Our Take a Second, Make a Difference kindness bulletin board is off to a wonderful start, featuring daily kindness cards shared during morning announcements and reminding us that small moments can make a big impact. 

 

Important Notes:

 

Quarter 2 Report Cards and Information:

  • Quarter 2 report cards will be available by Friday, January 9, at 4:00pm in HAC. 
  • Each quarter, the report card is available electronically by clicking on the Grades icon in HAC. Once there, click on the Print button in the upper right corner to view the Report Card on our official middle school report card template. You can then choose to print, save, or simply view the report card.
  • A paper copy of the report card is sent home only for the first and last quarter of the school year.
  • At Hudson Middle School, we calculate Honor Rolls for Semester 1 and Semester 2.

 

Supporting a Great Start Each Day - AM Drop Off Time Reminders:

  • To help our students’ school day start smoothly, please remember that HMS Homeroom begins promptly at 7:50 AM. 
  • Students should arrive and enter the main door by 7:40 AM, allowing enough time to visit their lockers and get to class ready to learn.
  • Thank you for your continued support in helping our mornings run smoothly - we truly appreciate it!

 

8th-to-9th Grade Scheduling & Transition Information

This is an exciting milestone for our 8th graders as they begin looking ahead to high school and all the opportunities that await them! Below are reminders from recent emails sent by Mr. Adam Brown, 8th grade principal, to 8th grade parents/guardians outlining important upcoming events in the high school scheduling and transition process.

  • 8th-to-9th Grade Parent/Guardian/Student Meeting
    • Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:30 PM
    • Hudson High School Auditorium
    • Parents/guardians and students are invited to learn more about the high school experience, graduation requirements, and the scheduling process as we partner together to support students during this important transition.
  • 8th-to-9th Grade Student Orientation “Charting Your Course”
    • Thursday, January 15, 2026, during the school day
    • All 8th grade students and staff will take a morning field trip to Hudson High School for our new orientation event, Charting Your Course. This engaging experience will include a building tour, helpful scheduling information, and a student panel!
  • Google Classroom Resources: 
    • Following these events, Mrs. Wood, 8th grade counselor, will share additional resources and guidance with students through their grade-level Google Classroom to help them with the scheduling process and continue preparing for this exciting next chapter.
  • For more information: HHS Counseling Department Page

 

1/21/26 Six District Compact Career Program Showcase:

  • Attention Middle & High School Families, you are invited on Wednesday, January 21 between 4:30-6 p.m. to the Career Program Showcase at Kent State University to tour the exhibits of the 30 Career-Technical Education programs within the Six District Compact.
  • See flyer for more details.

 

1/26/26 Tanner Clark - Evening Parent Presentation - by Hudson Community First

  • Hudson Community First invites all parents to Tanner Clark- One Second of Strength, Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium.
  • TEDx and international motivational speaker Tanner Clark inspires and encourages parents to better connect with their children by finding their One Second of Strength to help overcome distractions and pursue what matters most.
  • Visit the Hudson Community First website to learn more and sign up for the free registration:  https://hudsoncommunityfirst.com/communityofcare

 

1/27/26 Tanner Clark - HMS Student Presentations - by Hudson Community First

  • On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, we are excited to welcome guest speaker, Tanner Clark, to Hudson Middle School for grade-level presentations, thanks to the generosity of Hudson Community First! 
  • This day is our Portrait of an Explorer Day centered on the theme of Critical Thinker, which states that “An Explorer is open-minded, curious, thoughtful, and informed by evidence when evaluating and proposing solutions.”
  • Tanner's student assembly “equips students with the knowledge and power to be in control of their emotions and choose happiness, including:
    • You’re in control
    • Strengthening self-worth
    • Overcoming social media’s pitfalls
    • What social media does to the brain
    • The value of real life connection
    • The power of words and stopping bullying”
  • For more information, visit Tanner’s website at: https://www.onesecondofstrength.com/ 
  • Please email Dr. Cockley, HMS Principal, by January 23 if you wish to opt your child out of this presentation. 

 

2/2/26 CCP Presentation at HHS

  • Monday, February 2, 2026 - CCP (College Credit Plus)* Information Presentation, at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium. If a current 6th-12th grade student is interested in taking CCP classes in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027, parents and students must attend this presentation. 
  • Note from our HMS Guidance Department: Keep in mind, these are not "college prep" courses at Hudson High School. This is for the student who needs academics at the college level and meets the qualifications necessary to do so. 

 

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

 

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