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Week of October 6, 2025

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

Week of October 6, 2025

 

Students test and tweak their LEGO car prototypes as they explore potential and kinetic energy. Each design adjustment brings them closer to a faster, more efficient derby car they will eventually design in BlocksCAD to be 3D printed here at HMS!

 

Students (and staff!) are taking their place in KINDness - literally! Striking a pose as the “I” in KIND to celebrate spreading kindness all month long.

 

The joy of reading is contagious! HMS students explore shelves of stories during the Scholastic Book Fair.

 

Scavenger Hunt mode: ON! Language Arts students collaborate to find the best text evidence to support each claim!

 

Our HS Service Learning student taught some of our 6th grade Social Studies students latitude and longitude by playing Battle Ship!

 

It’s Greek Olympics Day at HMS for two of our 7th grade communities! Athens and Sparta face off in friendly competition as students bring Ancient Greece to life - team spirit, sunshine, and history all in one!

 

Important Notes:

 

HMS Kindness Month / Bullying Prevention Month in October:

  • October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we are focused on supporting our students to prevent bullying. 
  • Our goals include:
    • Learn about Bullying Prevention (that we CAN make a difference!)
    • Spread kindness, inclusion, and acceptance 
    • Promote a sense of belonging for all of our students
  • Throughout the entire school year, our conversations center on kindness and belonging, and counteracting and preventing bullying. 

 

Hudson Community First (HCF) Parent Event!

Hudson Community First invites parents and guardians to attend PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD presented by author Dr. Devorah Heitner. 

 

Panorama Survey - 10/31 during FOCUS: 

  • On September 26, communication was sent by Jennifer Reece to families of students in grades 3-12 about our upcoming Fall Panorama Survey. Information from this survey provides us with valuable information about the effectiveness of our programming, helps us to create additional learning opportunities, and guides us in creating safe and supportive learning environments.
  • At HMS, we will be administering the survey during FOCUS on October 31.
  • If you would like to opt your child out of the survey, but have not yet notified me this school year and received a reply, please email Kim Cockley, HMS Principal, via email at cockleyk@hudson.k12.oh.us by October 9. We appreciate you letting us know annually, because preferences and situations sometimes change. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

 

Student Fees - in PaySchools:

  • HMS and HHS school fees and athletic/activity fees are available for parents/guardians to pay in PaySchools. 
  • Thank you for visiting this site to pay fees: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/ 

 

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

 

HMS Halloween 10/31/25 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.

 

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