Week of October 13, 2025

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

Week of October 13, 2025

 

Monday’s optional Mix It Up Day at lunchtime reminded us that kindness can be as simple as sitting with someone new - and it just might lead to a great new friendship! 

 

Check out this fun maze on our field just behind the middle school commons! Special thanks to our district’s maintenance team for taking the time to create this…and to Tim Naujoks for his drone photography!

 

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff chaperones for making our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. such a success! The experience was truly memorable, and it wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated staff who generously give their time - time away from their own families - to create this opportunity for our students.

And wow - our 8th graders were phenomenal! They represented Hudson Middle School with kindness, respect, and genuine engagement throughout our nation’s capital. We are so proud of them!

THANK YOU again to the Hudson City Schools Foundation, whose generous financial support - along with that of our school district - helped us provide a high-quality, engaging experience for our students, even amidst changing circumstances. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership and care for our kids.

 

Important Notes:

HMS Winter Athletics Information

• For details, and an informational slideshow, please visit our HMS website, under For Families or For Students, click on Athletic Information for HMS

 

Picture Retake & Make-Up Day: Wednesday 10/23:

• Retakes: If you purchased pictures and would like a retake, please have your child bring their original photo packet to return to the photographer.
• Make-Ups: Students who are new to HMS or who did not have their picture taken previously will have their photo taken on this day.
• Viewing Link Families: If you requested a viewing link from Mrs. Tschantz, please be sure to place an order prior to Retake Day for your child to participate in retakes.
• Yearbooks: HMS Yearbook ordering information will be shared with families in January or February.

If you have any questions, please contact Penny Tschantz at tschantp@hudson.k12.oh.us

 

Holiday Sharing 2025 - HMS is collecting food items - 10/14 through 11/14  

• Hudson Middle School is proud to support Holiday Sharing 2025, Hudson’s annual food drive to help local families during the holiday season. 
• From 10/14-11/14, students are encouraged to bring in non-expired food items or monetary donations to support children and families right here in our Hudson community.
• NEW THIS YEAR: Each middle school community is collecting a specific food item - click here for the detailed list of requested donations.
• This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to show kindness, compassion, and community spirit. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make the holidays brighter for local families!

 

HMS Report Cards - Friday 10/24

• Each quarter the report card is available electronically in HAC. For the first quarter, because it is the first report card of the year, we also will send home a paper copy with students on Friday, 10/24.
• Once report cards are finalized, if you’d like to print directly from HAC, click 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.
• At Hudson Middle School, we calculate Honor Rolls only at Semester 1 and Semester 2.

 

Week of 10/27 - HMS Spooky Spirit Week 

• HERE is the link to the HMS Spirit Week flyer, sponsored by HMS Student Council - such a fun, spooktacular week!
  • Monday Fall PJ Day - Come cozy for the season!
  • Crazy Hair Tuesday - Style your hair wildly
  • Pumpkin Palooza Wednesday - Wear black, orange and purple or pumpkin themed clothes!
  • Ghoul Glow Thursday - Wear neon colors!
  • Frightening Friday - Dress like an Explorer OR Wear Your Costume!

 

HMS Halloween 10/31 Costume Guidelines

This year's Kindness Month word-of-the-day for October 31 is HARMONY. Have some fun today, and be yourself. Wear a costume if you'd like! For those wishing to be an Explorer on October 31, please feel free to wear Hudson gear. You always BELONG as an Explorer!

If you choose to wear a different costume, please keep these guidelines in mind:

• All students are to be recognizable: Refrain from costumes that obscure facial features.  
• All costumes should help maintain a safe and comfortable environment: Weapons or look-alike weapons of any kind are not permitted.
• Costumes should be tasteful: Refrain from reference/material that is obscene, suggestive, revealing, offensive, and/or related to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc.
• All costumes should allow for class/lab operations to occur smoothly: Refrain from props/paint/make-up that stains or damages furniture/equipment or otherwise is harmful to self or others.

 

11/3 Ready Set Relax!

• Hudson Community First is sponsoring Ready, Set, Relax! on November 3!  This is an evening without homework and limited activities to allow students and families to spend some quality time together! Share how you spend your time together on the Hudson Community First Facebook page for a chance to win a Metropolis Popcorn Gift Card!

 

Interested in Serving as a Substitute? 

• Our district is actively looking for substitute teachers and staff members to help support our students. If you’ve ever considered stepping into our schools, this is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of students and support our community. Even a day or two of your time can have a big impact.
• We’d love for you to consider joining us - our students (and staff!) would truly appreciate your help! 
• Now Hiring! Substitute Rates and Information Flyer

 

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