We are proud to recognize our students with the Top Fitness Scores for the 2nd quarter. These students demonstrated outstanding effort, perseverance, and a commitment to improving their physical fitness. Keep up the great work!
Full STEAM ahead! 🚀🔬🎨
Today on #NationalSTEMDay (and #STEAMDay!), we celebrate the curious minds, bold dreamers, and relentless problem-solvers shaping our future. From coding and robotics to sustainable design and creative arts, science and innovation power everything around us.
Today on #NationalSTEMDay (and #STEAMDay!), we celebrate the curious minds, bold dreamers, and relentless problem-solvers shaping our future. From coding and robotics to sustainable design and creative arts, science and innovation power everything around us.
Students in Ms. Sides and Mrs. Muntean's 8th-grade ELA classes stepped into the "Hollyword Cemetery" to lay tired, overused words to rest. For this Dead Word Graveyard activity, students designed custom tombstones to bury words they're officially banishing from their writing. To give them a proper send-off, each tombstone features the word's etymology, its history, and strong synonyms to use in its place. Swipe through to see our 8th graders lay overused words to rest and bring fresh vocabulary to life!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
This month, our teachers nominated students who truly exemplify what it means to be an Upstander—individuals who lead with kindness, respect, integrity, and a willingness to help others every single day.
Join us in celebrating our incredible October winners:
👏 6th Grade Winner: Remington M. "Remington has gone above and beyond to help other students, not just in my class but in his others as well. He is a very mature young man, and another teacher this week was also remarking on how helpful and kind he was to others."
📚 7th Grade Winner: Jeremiah B. "Jeremiah is always very helpful when visiting the library, whether with his class or volunteering to help out. He is respectful, thoughtful, excels as a scholar, and contributes to meaningful discussions during book club. Wherever he is in the school, he always offers a smile and a greeting. Kindness and integrity are a part of his interactions with everyone he meets."
💪 8th Grade Winner: Drake B. "Drake demonstrates respect for his peers and teachers, gives his best effort in PE, and brings a great competitive spirit to the class. He carries a positive attitude every day and is a joy to have in class."
Thank you, Remington, Jeremiah, and Drake, for making our school community a better, kinder place! We are so proud of you! 🏆🎉
This month, our teachers nominated students who truly exemplify what it means to be an Upstander—individuals who lead with kindness, respect, integrity, and a willingness to help others every single day.
Join us in celebrating our incredible October winners:
👏 6th Grade Winner: Remington M. "Remington has gone above and beyond to help other students, not just in my class but in his others as well. He is a very mature young man, and another teacher this week was also remarking on how helpful and kind he was to others."
📚 7th Grade Winner: Jeremiah B. "Jeremiah is always very helpful when visiting the library, whether with his class or volunteering to help out. He is respectful, thoughtful, excels as a scholar, and contributes to meaningful discussions during book club. Wherever he is in the school, he always offers a smile and a greeting. Kindness and integrity are a part of his interactions with everyone he meets."
💪 8th Grade Winner: Drake B. "Drake demonstrates respect for his peers and teachers, gives his best effort in PE, and brings a great competitive spirit to the class. He carries a positive attitude every day and is a joy to have in class."
Thank you, Remington, Jeremiah, and Drake, for making our school community a better, kinder place! We are so proud of you! 🏆🎉
Huge congratulations to our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on an incredible First Quarter! Your hard work, focus, and dedication have paid off in a big way.
🥇 Superintendent’s List (All A’s): 45 students
🥈 Principal’s List (All A’s & B’s): 129 students
Keep setting the bar high, middle schoolers! We are so proud of your dedication to excellence!
🥇 Superintendent’s List (All A’s): 45 students
🥈 Principal’s List (All A’s & B’s): 129 students
Keep setting the bar high, middle schoolers! We are so proud of your dedication to excellence!
Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠✨
This week, King William County Public Schools is proud to celebrate the vital contributions of school psychologists and the incredible impact they have on our students, schools, and community!
A very special shoutout to Ms. Michelle Bensen, our dedicated KWCPS School Psychologist! Thank you, Ms. Bensen, for your unwavering commitment to supporting our students' mental health, learning, and overall well-being.
This week, King William County Public Schools is proud to celebrate the vital contributions of school psychologists and the incredible impact they have on our students, schools, and community!
A very special shoutout to Ms. Michelle Bensen, our dedicated KWCPS School Psychologist! Thank you, Ms. Bensen, for your unwavering commitment to supporting our students' mental health, learning, and overall well-being.
PE classes enjoyed some fun games last week in between fitness testing. In "Zombie Tag", they worked on improving their cardiovascular endurance and in "Ghostbusters", they worked on their throwing and catching skills, all while listening to spooky music.
Ready to roll? 🛼 Join us for Ashland Skateland Night on December 4 from 5–7 PM. You may arrive at 4:45 PM.
Admission is $10, skate rental is $5, and a SkateMate is $5. Admission will be collected at the door. Bring extra cash for food and drinks—outside food and drinks aren’t permitted.
Admission is $10, skate rental is $5, and a SkateMate is $5. Admission will be collected at the door. Bring extra cash for food and drinks—outside food and drinks aren’t permitted.
Want to keep this year forever? 📚❤️ HHMS yearbooks are on sale now for $30— prices go up after December 18th!
8th Grade Ads are $45 and close on February 1st.
Grab yours at yearbookordercenter.com with code 4169.
All yearbooks must be purchased through yearbookordercenter.com, not MyPaymentsPlus for HHMS students.
8th Grade Ads are $45 and close on February 1st.
Grab yours at yearbookordercenter.com with code 4169.
All yearbooks must be purchased through yearbookordercenter.com, not MyPaymentsPlus for HHMS students.
Congratulations to our October Teacher & Staff of the Month!
Here's what students had to say about this month's honorees:
🍎 Mr. Broaddus
"Because he can always brighten your day and give you so much joy but is someone who can always look up to in life."
"I have him for 5th period and he is so funny and i love his class sooooooo much cause he always makes me smile and makes my day sooooooooooo much brighter even on my very very very bad days."
"Because he is so funny and always makes my day better"
🌟 Ms. Johnson
"She is goated and she will help you with work and help understand what your doing."
"She is the most loving staff ever."
🌟 Mr. Wright
"He is respectful and kind to all the students"
"Mr Wright is a good staff he is nice helpful and funny"
Thank you to Mr. Broaddus, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Wright for making such a positive impact on our students every single day!
Here's what students had to say about this month's honorees:
🍎 Mr. Broaddus
"Because he can always brighten your day and give you so much joy but is someone who can always look up to in life."
"I have him for 5th period and he is so funny and i love his class sooooooo much cause he always makes me smile and makes my day sooooooooooo much brighter even on my very very very bad days."
"Because he is so funny and always makes my day better"
🌟 Ms. Johnson
"She is goated and she will help you with work and help understand what your doing."
"She is the most loving staff ever."
🌟 Mr. Wright
"He is respectful and kind to all the students"
"Mr Wright is a good staff he is nice helpful and funny"
Thank you to Mr. Broaddus, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Wright for making such a positive impact on our students every single day!
Let’s fill the pantries in King William! Our canned food drive runs all through November. Bring non-perishable food items to the grade-level bins in the atrium. The grade with the most donations wins an extra ticket at Viking Fest!
Huge thanks to our incredibly generous donors for providing three new microwaves for our cafeteria!
With only 25 minutes for lunch, every second counts. Having extra microwaves means shorter lines, faster warm-ups, and more time for our students and staff to sit down, recharge, and enjoy their meals together.
Your support directly fuels our days so we can focus on what we do best: teaching and learning! 📚💙
With only 25 minutes for lunch, every second counts. Having extra microwaves means shorter lines, faster warm-ups, and more time for our students and staff to sit down, recharge, and enjoy their meals together.
Your support directly fuels our days so we can focus on what we do best: teaching and learning! 📚💙
Check out this week's Viking Newsletter (11/1) for important updates and highlights, including:
📊 Report Cards: Release updates for the term
🎉 Pep Rally Recap: Watch the video from our 1st 9 weeks pep rally!
🏋️ HPE Program Announcements: Upcoming instructional programs for 6th & 7th grade Health & Physical Education
🗳️ 6th Grade SCA: Application directions and details for student council
➕ ...and much more!
Catch up on all the news here: https://app.smore.com/n/d0qpe
📊 Report Cards: Release updates for the term
🎉 Pep Rally Recap: Watch the video from our 1st 9 weeks pep rally!
🏋️ HPE Program Announcements: Upcoming instructional programs for 6th & 7th grade Health & Physical Education
🗳️ 6th Grade SCA: Application directions and details for student council
➕ ...and much more!
Catch up on all the news here: https://app.smore.com/n/d0qpe
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online through November 8. Shop our HHMS Book Fair Link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hamiltonholmesms
All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase earns funds for our school!. #ScholasticBookFairs
All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase earns funds for our school!. #ScholasticBookFairs
Our students got hands-on with perfect squares this week using Cheez-Its to "model" their thinking! 📐✨
Working with physical tiles helped bring big mathematical concepts to life as students explored questions like: • Why are some numbers "square" while others aren't? • Is 2x2 a perfect square? What about 1.5x1.5 or 0? • How does a shape's area connect directly to factors and square roots?
There’s nothing quite like seeing math concepts—and snacks—click into place! 🧠🧀
Working with physical tiles helped bring big mathematical concepts to life as students explored questions like: • Why are some numbers "square" while others aren't? • Is 2x2 a perfect square? What about 1.5x1.5 or 0? • How does a shape's area connect directly to factors and square roots?
There’s nothing quite like seeing math concepts—and snacks—click into place! 🧠🧀
Hamilton Holmes Middle School invites veterans who are family members of students or community members to our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 9 AM. We’re looking for veterans who can speak about their experiences and attend the assembly. Uniforms are encouraged but not required — please show your branch pride however you like!
Save the date: 11/11/2026 — 9 AM at HHMS.
Please RSVP by calling 804-769-3434 ext. 501 or emailing pwalker@kwcps.k12.va.us
Save the date: 11/11/2026 — 9 AM at HHMS.
Please RSVP by calling 804-769-3434 ext. 501 or emailing pwalker@kwcps.k12.va.us
Ready to race indoors? 🏃♀️✨ King William HS Indoor Track & Field — Nov. 9–13, 3:30–5:30 PM.
📅 Nov. 9: Team meeting, 3:30 PM (KWHS Cafeteria)
📣 Nov. 12: Winter Sports Parent Meeting, 6 PM (KWHS Cafeteria) — meet Coach Jones after!
Must-haves: VHSL physical, signed KWHS handbook, and good grades.
Questions ➝ ajones@kwcps.k12.va.us
📅 Nov. 9: Team meeting, 3:30 PM (KWHS Cafeteria)
📣 Nov. 12: Winter Sports Parent Meeting, 6 PM (KWHS Cafeteria) — meet Coach Jones after!
Must-haves: VHSL physical, signed KWHS handbook, and good grades.
Questions ➝ ajones@kwcps.k12.va.us
Piece by piece, putting the math puzzle together! 🧩🎃 Our Accelerated Math 2 students brought the distributive property to life, working in teams to build their paper candy corns.
Books, big smiles, and brand-new adventures! 📚✨ Our Book Fair is officially in full swing.
Here is what you need to know:
🔹 In-Person Shopping: Open through tomorrow until 1:00 PM.
🔹 Online Shopping: Stay tuned! We’ll share a link to shop online for a full week following the fair.
Thank you for supporting our young readers!
Here is what you need to know:
🔹 In-Person Shopping: Open through tomorrow until 1:00 PM.
🔹 Online Shopping: Stay tuned! We’ll share a link to shop online for a full week following the fair.
Thank you for supporting our young readers!
On Oct 15, 16 talented HHMS students represented our band at the football game against Mecklenburg County — and they brought the energy! We’re so proud of their hard work and school spirit.
