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Week of February 16, 2026

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

Week of February 16, 2026

 

Congratulations to HMS Champion Speller, Hyun Su Kim (6th grade), and our two Runners-Up, Moksh Bafna (7th grade) and Mia Teusan (8th grade)! HyunSu will compete in an online competition in early March in an attempt to earn a spot at the Regional Bee in Akron in mid-March! Thank you to our amazing judges and staff helpers for making this Bee a success! And, to all of our spellers, we are so very proud of you!

 

Spreading kindness throughout our school! 💛 A group of our awesome students brightened the day by sharing sweet treats and positive notes with classroom guests. Thank you for making a difference and showing how small acts of kindness can create a big impact!

 

Spreading kindness beyond our walls ❤️ Our 6 Respect Team put their hearts into creating Valentine’s for Laurel Lakes residents, and two students thoughtfully delivered them to residents! So proud of these students for leading with compassion and community!

 

Our 7 Voyagers team recently visited the Mimi Ohio Theatre to experience Sankofa, bringing their 7th grade Social Studies standards to life - making connections between moments and people in ancient history and their impact on the modern world!

 

7 Adventurers students are powering up their learning through their interdisciplinary electrical house projects! From creating precise scale drawings to building functional circuits, students are applying science, engineering, and problem-solving skills in hands-on, collaborative ways! 

 

It’s Book Bingo time in our Media Center!  From January - March 31, readers can complete fun reading tasks, fill their boards, and enter to win a prize. We love seeing our students grow their love of reading, one square at a time!




Important Notes:

 

2/20 7th and 8th Grade Dance - sponsored by HMS PTO!

  • HMS 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend the 7th and 8th Grade BLACK OUT DANCE! Wear your black outfit with neon accessories to complete the vibe! 
  • Cost is $10 presale or $15 at the event Click here for presale tickets!
  • Attire for the dance is casual, not formal. 
  • DJ and Photo Booth
  • Snacks available for sale
  • Thanks to PTO for providing this opportunity for our students!
  • Check out the PTO flyer

 

2/23 P/T Conferences, 8:00am - 3:00pm - No School for PreK-8 Students

  • HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 23, from 8:00am – 3:00pm. As a reminder, there will be no school for students in grades PreK - 8 on February 23. 
  • If your child’s teaching team is requesting a conference, you will be contacted directly. 
  • If you were not contacted by your child's teachers, please know that a conference is not required at this time. If you would still like to schedule a conference, however, we absolutely welcome you in to meet with your child’s team of teachers. Please visit this link to sign up for an available conference time: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Hudson_Middle_School_2

 

2/24 7th Grade Parent DC Meeting, 6:00pm at HMS, for Next Year’s 8th Grade Class Trip

We’re excited to share that plans are finalized for the Class of 2031 Washington, D.C. trip!

Trip Details:

  • Dates: Tuesday, October 13 – Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Who: Class of 2031 (current 7th graders)

Parent/Guardian Information Meeting:

  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: HMS Auditorium
  • Length: Approximately 30–45 minutes

Meeting Topics:

  • Essential trip details
  • Overview of the itinerary
  • Introduction to Bob Jackson and his team from Traveling Classrooms, our tour company

Unable to attend? No problem - a follow-up email with all key information will be shared. 

We look forward to connecting with you and discussing this exciting educational opportunity for our students!

 

Orders due by 3/1: 8th Grade T-Shirt: Class of 2030

  • Attention Parents of 8th Graders: The link to order your student’s HMS Class of 2030 shirt is now available. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, March 1, and will be distributed at HMS approximately 2- 3 weeks after orders close.
  • Proceeds from the sale will help support the Class of 2030’s after-prom event! 
  • Click here to order now. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact Belynda Thomas in the main office at PittsB@hudson.k12.oh.us 

 

Did You Miss the HPD Presentation “What You Don’t Know and Why You Should”? 

  • If you were unable to attend, the link to the recorded session (thanks to HCTV) is here: https://reflect-city-hudson-oh.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/3991?site=1
  • Recently, members of our Hudson Police Department presented a session to families and adults that was informative and relevant. We are so grateful to HPD and also Hudson Community First for providing this presentation!

 

Register by 3/16 for the April 25 Goodyear STEM Career Day Opportunity

  • Goodyear STEM Career Day is a free event for middle school students. Every student who plans to attend must register via the link below by March 16. 
  • HMS staff will be chaperoning the event.
  • Special thanks to our HMS PTO for providing transportation via school bus to and from the event. 
  • Goodyear Middle School STEM Career Day Details

 

Traffic Procedure Reminders: 

AM drop-off notes: 

  • Bus transportation is encouraged, to reduce the car traffic on our campus and on surrounding streets for our neighbors.
  • If opting to drop your child off in the morning:  
    • Enter via Oviatt. Please do not enter from Franklin. (Franklin Street is exit only, during AM and PM HMS arrival/dismissal times)
    • Please pull up as far as possible toward the visitors spots in our circle, before your child exits the vehicle. 
    • Please do NOT stop in front of the pillars, if you are able to pull forward further. This helps keep the traffic moving smoothly, for maximum efficiency.
  • And a HUGE Shout Out and THANK YOU to our morning Leaders and Greeters! These student volunteers have helped tremendously with our traffic flow and reminders in the morning! They are AMAZING! At times, though, they are unable to assist, so we kindly ask that you continue to follow the procedures even when you don’t see a student or adult helping in the circle.

PM pick-up notes:

  • Please enter from Oviatt.
  • The Pick Up Zone is the entirety of the sidewalk along the drive and throughout the circle.
  • The center lane (eastbound left lane) is for cautious bi-bass/continuous traffic to aid in overall flow.
  • Please pull forward as far as possible before picking up your child, to allow for safe flow of traffic.
  • Please do not use other parking lot areas to pick up your child, as this means that children are often walking directly in the path of oncoming traffic, including school buses.

As a reminder, our traffic procedures are located on our website, under For Families > Parent Dashboard > Drop-Off and Pick Up Procedures.

Thank you so much for taking note of these procedures. It requires everyone’s help to make this process go smoothly and safely, so THANK YOU!


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

 

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