Hamilton-Holmes Middle School

🎉 Happy National IT Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we honor the incredible IT professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our technology running smoothly. From troubleshooting to innovative solutions, your efforts don’t go unnoticed!

It’s time to show your school spirit! Hamilton Holmes has merch! ⏰ Shop our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale! Save 30% off the entire site before it’s too late. Don’t miss out! 🎒🛒 https://1stplace.sale/96245.

Thursday, September 19th, KWCPS invites you to attend a Fireside Chat with the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne Youngkin, and social psychologist, Dr. Jonathan Haidt, as they discuss social media and cell phone use among children. Join us virtually on the division's YouTube Channel. Afterward, complete a brief survey on the effects of cell phones and social media and how policies and practices might be shaped to address those concerns. The links to our YouTube channel and the survey can be found on the KWCPS website. We hope to see you there!

Last week, our library turned into an exciting forensic exploration zone! 🦴🔍 Students observed various toy skeleton burial mystery sites, relying on evidence to explain the artifacts and attributes they found. With hands-on activities led by Ms. Kass, they sketched and labeled their discoveries! Plus, the library had books on display for them to "dig" a little deeper into forensic science! 📚✨

Mrs. Gregory's science class participated in a fun cross-curricular lesson using resources from @Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom! They used a map to look at the five regions of Virginia to determine what fruits and vegetables were harvested in each region. They discussed vocabulary related to the experiment and reviewed the scientific method prior to the experiment. The students picked a fruit or vegetable to test, made a prediction, and then the class recorded the results. This was a fun way to incorporate history, science, literacy, and math all in one lesson! Great job!!

📸Picture Day is coming to HHMS on Thursday, September 26th! Subscribe with this link to get alerts when your images are ready: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69196

Our TILT students have spent the past few weeks getting to know each other and building relationships. Today TILT students participated in the first game day of the year! Students practiced taking turns and working on communication skills all while having fun! TILT stands for Teens Interacting and Learning Together! Students apply in their 7th-grade year to be mentors in Mrs. Gregory and Coach Stone's TILT club. Mentors are model students who work hard on their academics and demonstrate character traits like compassion, kindness, and respect! Way to go TILT!!!

Join us tonight at Ashland Skateland from 5-7 for a night of skating and fun! Teachers and non-skating parents are free, everyone else can skate for $7. You can bring your own skates or rent skates for $4. The snack bar will be open, cash only. We hope to see you there!

Come out to Don Pedro's on Monday, October 21st for the KWCPS Bands Spirit Night! A portion of the sales will benefit the KWCPS Bands. We hope to see you there!

Reminder for HHMS Beginning Band Families: Tonight, we are partnering with KBI Music to host our instrument testing and rental night in the HHMS Music Room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please be there so we can get everyone's instrument selection decided! Click the link here to see KBI's rental prices and details: https://bit.ly/hhmsbandrentals

Reminder for HHMS Beginning Band Families: On Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, we are partnering with KBI Music to host our instrument testing and rental night in the HHMS Music Room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please be there so we can get everyone's instrument selection decided! Click the link here to see KBI's rental prices and details: https://bit.ly/hhmsbandrentals

We are so happy to announce that we have gotten our Popcorn Day sponsored by some amazing local businesses! We are thrilled to thank the King William Ruritan Club, Farm Bureau Insurance(King William), 360 Hardware Rental & Feed, and Pearls & Chicks Boutique & Gifts. With these businesses, we have been able to up our popcorn game! The teachers at HHMS are very excited and grateful for all the popcorn days to come.

HHMS would like for you to join us for a night of skating and fun! Friday, September 6th at Ashland Skateland, Hamilton Holmes is having a skate night from 5-7 pm. Teachers and non-skating parents are free, everyone else can skate for $7. You can bring your own skates or rent skates for $4. The snack bar will be open, cash only. We hope to see you there!

📝24-25 Hamilton Holmes Middle School School Supply List📝

Gratitude overflows! 📚🎒 Our heartfelt thanks to New Song United Methodist Church for their generous donation of school supplies and book bags last week! What a blessing!

📣📣Back-to-School Vaccines📣📣 On Friday, August 16, 2024, there will be an opportunity to get the vaccines your student needs before the first day of school! Join us at the King William County Health Department until 4:30 pm.

KWCPS Update from Dr. Wagner, Division Superintendent

Parents, Guardians, and Families, As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on spring school photography! They are offering 25% off of a purchase of $29.99+ with the code PD626063. Act fast as this code is only valid through 6/30/2024! Click on the link in our most recent news article to place an order.

YEARBOOK UPDATE: All students who have purchased a yearbook will receive their copy on Tuesday, May 21st. Haven't purchased a yearbook yet? We have a very limited number of copies left that can be purchased starting Tuesday on a "first come first served" basis with $32.00 exact cash or a check made payable to "HHMS".

Thank you to all who joined us in congratulating the Class of 2024! For a recording of the graduation livestream, please go to the KWCPS YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/live/zPc6IqzUKEs?si=WibJaxUQn8_dO0Mn