March is Women’s History Month! Behind every great student is a village—and a huge part of ours is powered by incredible women! Let's celebrate the pioneers who paved the way for our students today.
From the laboratory to the library, women have consistently broken barriers and redefined what’s possible. Our goal is to ensure every girl in our hallways sees herself in the stories we teach and the leaders we celebrate.
From the laboratory to the library, women have consistently broken barriers and redefined what’s possible. Our goal is to ensure every girl in our hallways sees herself in the stories we teach and the leaders we celebrate.
Save the Date for an Online Follett Book Fair: April 13-24
Get ready for our Online Follett Book Fair coming soon! This spring, HHMS will be having an online book fair through Follett. It is sure to have plenty of great titles for spring and also for summer reading too! Get books for the whole family and support our school library at the same time!
https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/collections/5pr6k
Get ready for our Online Follett Book Fair coming soon! This spring, HHMS will be having an online book fair through Follett. It is sure to have plenty of great titles for spring and also for summer reading too! Get books for the whole family and support our school library at the same time!
https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/collections/5pr6k
🎨 March is Youth Art Month! 🖌️
Art isn’t just an elective—it’s essential. Art education develops the critical thinking and divergent problem-solving skills our students need to thrive in a global society.
From the first crayon stroke to advanced digital design, our art programs help students:
Build a better quality of life through self-expression.
Develop a unique "voice" in their community.
Prepare for a future that values innovation and creativity.
Art isn’t just an elective—it’s essential. Art education develops the critical thinking and divergent problem-solving skills our students need to thrive in a global society.
From the first crayon stroke to advanced digital design, our art programs help students:
Build a better quality of life through self-expression.
Develop a unique "voice" in their community.
Prepare for a future that values innovation and creativity.
Get excited — Spirit Week is March 23–27! 🎉
Mon — School Colors: wear Blue & Gold 💙💛
Tues — Colors Wars: 6th grade Yellow, 7th grade Blue, 8th grade Red 🟡🔵🔴
Wed — USA Day: Red, White & Blue 🇺🇸
Thurs — Favorite Character: dress up as someone you love ✨
Fri — Anything but a Backpack: carry your stuff in something creative! 🎒➡️🛍️
Mon — School Colors: wear Blue & Gold 💙💛
Tues — Colors Wars: 6th grade Yellow, 7th grade Blue, 8th grade Red 🟡🔵🔴
Wed — USA Day: Red, White & Blue 🇺🇸
Thurs — Favorite Character: dress up as someone you love ✨
Fri — Anything but a Backpack: carry your stuff in something creative! 🎒➡️🛍️
Want that HHMS pride look? ✨ Hamilton Holmes SCA swag is ON SALE through 3/19/2026 — tees, long sleeves, hoodies & tie-dye in TWO epic designs!
Design #1: HH horned helmet — SS $15 / LS $18 / Hoodie $25 / TD $18
Design #2: HHMS “ONE TEAM ONE DREAM” — SS $23 / LS $26 / Hoodie $33 / TD $26
Sizes: Youth XS–XL • Adult S–5XL (Tie-Dye to 4XL)
Size upcharges: +$2 (2XL) • +$3 (3XL & 4XL)
Pay: Cash or checks to HHMS SCA. Available on MPP next week. Order sheets are available for pick-up in the SRC
Design #1: HH horned helmet — SS $15 / LS $18 / Hoodie $25 / TD $18
Design #2: HHMS “ONE TEAM ONE DREAM” — SS $23 / LS $26 / Hoodie $33 / TD $26
Sizes: Youth XS–XL • Adult S–5XL (Tie-Dye to 4XL)
Size upcharges: +$2 (2XL) • +$3 (3XL & 4XL)
Pay: Cash or checks to HHMS SCA. Available on MPP next week. Order sheets are available for pick-up in the SRC
Want to keep this year forever? ✨
HHMS Yearbooks — $45 (available until 3/20)
8th Grade Quarter-Page Ads — $45 (available until 3/13)
Order now at yearbookordercenter.com with code 4169 📸💙
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.
Come be a part of a the Lady Vikings Field Hockey intramural team! No experience necessary and we welcome all participants. Benefits include staying active, learning an exciting sport, and making new friends! Participants will take the bus to KHWS but must be picked up at 5:00pm.
Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible team that keeps KWCPS running safely and smoothly: Tony Stone, Tony Arizzi, Chris Wrenn, and Ryan Gault!
From fixing leaky pipes in the middle of winter to ensuring our classrooms are bright, warm, and ready for learning every single morning, these dedicated professionals do the heavy lifting that often goes unseen. They don't just maintain buildings; they build the foundation for our students' success.
From fixing leaky pipes in the middle of winter to ensuring our classrooms are bright, warm, and ready for learning every single morning, these dedicated professionals do the heavy lifting that often goes unseen. They don't just maintain buildings; they build the foundation for our students' success.
School Social Workers are the unsung heroes of our hallways. From providing mental health support and crisis intervention to ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive, their impact is immeasurable. They don’t just help students navigate school; they help them navigate life.
Thank you to Ms. Tierra Harvey-Candia and Ms. Michelle Bensen for your tireless dedication, your big hearts, and for always putting our students first. You make our schools stronger and our futures brighter.
Thank you to Ms. Tierra Harvey-Candia and Ms. Michelle Bensen for your tireless dedication, your big hearts, and for always putting our students first. You make our schools stronger and our futures brighter.
Looking to support a local cause? On March 6 from 9:00–10:30 AM, Hamilton Holmes Middle School will host a community meet-and-greet with King William County sheriff deputies and K9 Kip. Loca Bean will feature a Special K9 Kip drink with proceeds donated to the Friends of King William Animal Shelter. We’re also running the "Kip Cares Drive"—please consider donating essential supplies (blankets—non-quilted, unscented clay kitty litter, collars/leashes, plastic pet carriers, washable toys, laundry & dish detergents, dish soap, rolled paper towels, small washable rugs). For details: 18444 King William Road or 804‑769‑3434.
✨ Walk the Red Carpet with us! ✨ Hamilton-Holmes Middle School Junior Beta invites all HHMS students to the Winter Semiformal Dance — "Walk the Red Carpet" — on SATURDAY, March 7, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM. Tickets are $15 and include admission, 2 slices of pizza, a drink, and one photo.
Important dates & payment info:
Tickets on sale Feb 17 → midnight Mar 4 via MyPaymentsPlus
Cash/check only: March 2–4 during your WIN block (turn in permission slip with payment to the SRC)
Permission slips must be returned by Mar 4 — no late payments accepted (we need time to order food)
Extras:
Jr. Beta will sell extra pizza slices, snacks, candy, and sodas for $1 each (please avoid large bills)
Additional photos available for $2 each (group, pair, or individual). Photos distributed ~2 weeks after the event.
This is a SEMI-FORMAL event — school dress code still applies. Faculty, staff, and Jr. Beta parents will chaperone. Parents: please pick up students at 8:00 PM at the bus loop in the back of the school.
Who’s excited to walk the red carpet? 🎉📸🍕
Happy Read Across America Day! 📚✨
Whether it’s a classic picture book, a gripping graphic novel, or a deep dive into history, today we celebrate the magic of reading and the doors it opens for every student in our district.
A huge thank you to our amazing librarians, teachers, and parents who keep the stories alive every single day!
Whether it’s a classic picture book, a gripping graphic novel, or a deep dive into history, today we celebrate the magic of reading and the doors it opens for every student in our district.
A huge thank you to our amazing librarians, teachers, and parents who keep the stories alive every single day!
Game on, Vikings! 🏐✨ Spring Indoor Volleyball for grades 6–8 — Mar 10 to May 1 Tuesdays & Fridays | 3:30–5:00 PM | HHMS Gym Bring: water, athletic sneakers, AND a valid VHSL physical to play. ✔️ Questions? DM or contact Coach Kayla: 631-626-7660 / kpfalzgraf@kwcps.k12.va.us
Want to help your grade win — and bring a new Viking mascot to our TILT games? 🛡️🪙 Money Wars runs March 2–31! Each grade will have a jug at lunch — drop your spare change (or bills!) into your grade’s jug. The grade that raises the most by the end of March earns a reward. Let’s show school spirit and make those coins count — who’s ready to stack the gold? 💚💛
Want to keep this year forever? ✨
HHMS Yearbooks — $45 (available until 3/20)
8th Grade Quarter-Page Ads — $45 (available until 3/13)
Order now at yearbookordercenter.com with code 4169 📸💙
💕 Join us in celebrating our February Teacher & Staff of the Month: Mrs. M. Atkins, Mr. R. Freeman, and Nurse R. Davis! 🌸💖 Their dedication to students and our school community means so much.
Congratulations to all of our participants who took the stage for last week's Spelling Bee! We are so proud to announce our HHMS/KWCPS Spelling Bee Champion: Zoey Freeman and Runner Up: Samuel Lee. Zoey will represent KWCPS at the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee on March 24, 2026, at the Richmond Raceway. Thank you to Ms. Walker, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Previs, Mr. Langolf, Mrs. Larson, and Mr. Cooper for volunteering their time to help us judge the event! Thank you to Mrs. Julie Petersen (Reading Specialist) and Ms. Magee (Science and Gifted Liaison) for all your work in putting this together!
Looking for something fun after school? 🎮 HHMS Presents: ESPORTS CLUB for grades 6–8!
Join teammates and compete in Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, Super Smash, and Madden 26 — we provide the consoles and competition, so no experience or gear required.
• Initial Parent Meeting: 3/9 @ 3:30 — set up accounts & sign permission slips
• Scrimmages: Mondays, 3:30–5:00
• Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–5:00
All welcome — all events at HHMS. Want in or have questions? Email jvandenende@kwcps.k12.va.us
Join teammates and compete in Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, Super Smash, and Madden 26 — we provide the consoles and competition, so no experience or gear required.
• Initial Parent Meeting: 3/9 @ 3:30 — set up accounts & sign permission slips
• Scrimmages: Mondays, 3:30–5:00
• Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–5:00
All welcome — all events at HHMS. Want in or have questions? Email jvandenende@kwcps.k12.va.us
Exciting news, HHMS families! 🥍 Girls Lacrosse intramurals are coming 3/2–4/22 — a fun mix of camp-style clinics and in-team scrimmages designed to build skills, athletic conditioning, and teamwork. No experience necessary — everyone is welcome! Students can ride the bus to KWHS. Please make sure your student has a VHSL physical turned in before participating.
