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Week of May 4, 2026

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

Week of May 4, 2026
 

Celebrating these students who make our school a better place! Congratulations to our April Students Making a Difference - we are so grateful for each of you!

 

Congratulations and thank you to our new 9th grade HHS Student Government representatives for next school year! And thank you to representatives from Hudson High School Student Government who visited HMS to talk about what it’s like to be part of StuGov! We have amazing 8th grade student leaders who are excited to participate in this opportunity at the high school next year!


 

Math students collaborate around the room, using whiteboards to work through a warm-up problem designed and led by their peers! 

 

We love our microscopes! Students wrapped up science class by zooming in on their pipe cleaner creations - proving even the simplest designs can look pretty amazing up close! 

 

This week, we celebrated our incredible staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Special thanks to our PTO and families for a beautiful lunch from Aladdin’s, to our HMS Student Council for providing extra special touches throughout the week, and to all of YOU, our families, for providing a coffee treat through Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck to treat our staff! What an amazing week of GRATITUDE!!! 

 

AI Exploration Day! This event brings together industry experts and interested 7th and 8th grade students for a day of innovation and hands-on learning. Students participate in morning sessions led by experts, exploring how AI is used in real-world settings. In the afternoon, they work in teams to tackle an AI Challenge Question, applying their learning through collaboration and problem-solving. 

 

Important Notes:
 

6th Grade Families - Message from School Nurse:

  • Please be sure to review the email sent recently 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, Amanda Hitchcock, at msclinic@hudson.k12.oh.us or 330-653-1314.

 

Medication Pick Up and Drop Off Information - Message from School Nurse:

  • Medication Pick up: Medication can be picked up in the clinic on the last day of school May 29th, from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Students can pick up their own emergency medication, such as inhalers and epi-pens, from the clinic at the end of the day on May 29th. Parents will need to pick up their student’s daily medications. Any prescription medication not picked up by May 29th at 4:00pm will be locked in a safe and inaccessible until Open House in the fall. This is an Akron Children’s Hospital policy to protect who has access to your child’s medication. All OTC medication and expired medication left in the clinic will be discarded. 
  • Medication drop-off for the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday August 17th, 12pm-3pm. Students are not permitted to drop off medication; it must be done by the parent/guardian. Please see the link below to access any forms needed for medication drop off. Prescription medications should be brought in in the original bottle, require a doctor's signature and parent’s signature, state the dose, timing and frequency the medication is to be taken. No more than 30 days of medication should be brought in at a time. Forms and medication should arrive together. Please make sure medication is not expired. Here is the link for any medication forms you may need 

 

A Reminder from our District's Nutrition Services Department: 

  • As we near the end of the year, we want to share a quick reminder about lunch accounts: If a lunch balance is negative, students will only be able to purchase a school breakfast or lunch until the balance is paid. 
  • Items other than the published menu for our school breakfast or lunch are unable to be purchased with a negative account balance.
  • Parents/guardians, if you need assistance, please let our Nutrition Services department know. 
  • Any positive funds remaining on the account will automatically transfer to next year.

Thank you for your understanding and thank you to our amazing kitchen staff who take such great care of all of us every day! 

 

HMS Lunch Aide Sub Position - Immediately Available

  • Perfect lunch-time hours! Outstanding people! 
  • We have an HMS lunch aide sub position available, likely through the end of the school year. The role is part-time daily from 10:30am - 1:00pm. 
  • Even if you can’t work daily, we’d love to have you for any combination of days throughout the week :-)
  • This is such an important part of our students’ day, and we are truly appreciative of the individuals who support them during lunch. 
  • If you know of anyone who might consider this role, please reach out to them to share about this opportunity. You may know a retired friend, a recent graduate, or someone thinking about re-entering the workforce. Thank you so much for helping to spread the news.  
  • Anyone interested can apply here: Educational Aide/Lunch Long Term Substitute - Job ID 2830 

 

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
  • Here’s a link to our district website: HCSD Human Resources - Job Opportunities

 

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

 

HMS Calendar of Events - To view upcoming middle school activities, including performances and meetings, click here: https://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/calendar1

 

HMS Athletic Schedules - To view middle school athletic schedules, click here and select the middle school sport you are interested in viewing: https://www.hudsonexplorersathletics.com/ Schedules are updated at the beginning of the pertinent season.

 

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