It’s National School Lunch Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible meals that keep nearly 30 million kids energized, focused, and ready to learn every single day! Ever since President John F. Kennedy founded this special week back in 1962, NSLW has been all about recognizing the power of a healthy, delicious lunch—both inside the classroom and out on the playground.
Huge shoutout to our hardworking cafeteria heroes, nutrition staff, and school chefs who serve up smiles, comfort, and nourishment with every tray!
Huge shout-out to our incredible middle schoolers who are crushing the Upstanders Bingo Board Challenge! From sending kind messages to lifting up friends having a tough day, you all are making our school a better place.
EXTRA SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT: Huge congratulations to Charlotte D., who has ALREADY completed her entire board! That is some serious dedication!
Everyone who turns in squares is officially entered into next week’s prize drawing!
Haven't started yet? It’s not too late! Pick up your Bingo board in the SRC today. The challenge runs all through October for Bully Prevention Month!
EXTRA SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT: Huge congratulations to Charlotte D., who has ALREADY completed her entire board! That is some serious dedication!
Everyone who turns in squares is officially entered into next week’s prize drawing!
Haven't started yet? It’s not too late! Pick up your Bingo board in the SRC today. The challenge runs all through October for Bully Prevention Month!
Congrats to Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Muntean on their parent shout outs!
Our Viking teachers go above and beyond every single day, and we love seeing them recognized!
Want to celebrate a teacher who made a difference for your student? Parents and guardians can submit shout-outs weekly through the link in Dr. Weidle's Viking Newsletter.
Missed the newsletter? No problem! You can drop your shout-out directly using the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffST3eED3eY3LQco0phyMSFeyJyuwjTMTymH-tomtqnOQOrQ/viewform
Our Viking teachers go above and beyond every single day, and we love seeing them recognized!
Want to celebrate a teacher who made a difference for your student? Parents and guardians can submit shout-outs weekly through the link in Dr. Weidle's Viking Newsletter.
Missed the newsletter? No problem! You can drop your shout-out directly using the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffST3eED3eY3LQco0phyMSFeyJyuwjTMTymH-tomtqnOQOrQ/viewform
The first few weeks of coffee sales have been amazing! The baraistas from the Viking Express coffee have made nearly 50 cups of hot and/or iced coffee! HUGE thanks to Raise, Inc for sponsoring our coffee cart each year which provides valuable vocational skills for our students with different abilities. Thanks to staff for supporting these great students and thanks to Mrs. G and her staff for their work to make this a success each week!!
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.
Picture Retake Day is just around the corner on October 26th! If you missed the first day or want a retake, this is your chance! 🖼️✨
Don’t forget to order today at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT8DT3C4.
If you ordered photos and have received them, send them back with your student on Picture Day.
Who’s ready to smile for the camera? 😄
Don’t forget to order today at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT8DT3C4.
If you ordered photos and have received them, send them back with your student on Picture Day.
Who’s ready to smile for the camera? 😄
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
Our EL students leveled up their communication skills with a fun challenge: describe a monster so clearly that their partner could draw it strictly from verbal clues! 🖍️🎨 They practiced using precise vocabulary, detailed descriptions, and strong sentence structure—first verbally, then by designing and writing about their very own creatures.
Safe to say, their language skills are scary good! 😱💬
Safe to say, their language skills are scary good! 😱💬
Looking for a tasty way to support HHMS? 🍕✨
Join us at Roma’s in King William on October 28 (all day)! Say you’re with “HHMS SCA” and a portion of the proceeds will support our school— see you there!
Join us at Roma’s in King William on October 28 (all day)! Say you’re with “HHMS SCA” and a portion of the proceeds will support our school— see you there!
HHMS is excited to announce this year's launch of our Esports Club for HHMS students! Esports offers students a fun, competitive environment where they can build teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Club Details:
All Students Welcome: Any HHMS student in grades 6-8 is eligible to join!
Featured Games: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Madden 26.
No Equipment Needed: HHMS provides all consoles and game gear; no prior experience is necessary!
Start Date: Monday, October 26, 2026.
Schedule: Scrimmages on Mondays; practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM after school at HHMS.
Transportation: Parents must pick up their students promptly at 5:00 PM.
How to Sign Up:
Permission Forms: Students can pick up their permission forms in the SRC. Both required permission forms must be returned to Ms. V before students can begin practicing.
Account Setup: Parents and students will need to set up their accounts by the end of the first week of practice.
If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to HHMS. We look forward to a great season!
Club Details:
All Students Welcome: Any HHMS student in grades 6-8 is eligible to join!
Featured Games: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Madden 26.
No Equipment Needed: HHMS provides all consoles and game gear; no prior experience is necessary!
Start Date: Monday, October 26, 2026.
Schedule: Scrimmages on Mondays; practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM after school at HHMS.
Transportation: Parents must pick up their students promptly at 5:00 PM.
How to Sign Up:
Permission Forms: Students can pick up their permission forms in the SRC. Both required permission forms must be returned to Ms. V before students can begin practicing.
Account Setup: Parents and students will need to set up their accounts by the end of the first week of practice.
If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to HHMS. We look forward to a great season!
To the instructional coaches who help our teachers and students navigate every learning journey—we’d be lost without you! Thanks for helping everyone pack their toolkits, chart a path for growth, and make every classroom a top-tier destination for success. You truly make every school year a first-class trip! 🗺️🍎
Harnessing the power of the sun—one s’more at a time! ☀️🍫
Mrs. Gunter's Earth Science students turned cardboard, foil, and plastic wrap into fully functional solar ovens! After running tests to make sure their designs could trap and hold heat, they put their engineering to the ultimate test: melting marshmallows and chocolate into delicious, sun-baked s’mores. 🏕️🔥
Science never tasted so good! ✨
Mrs. Gunter's Earth Science students turned cardboard, foil, and plastic wrap into fully functional solar ovens! After running tests to make sure their designs could trap and hold heat, they put their engineering to the ultimate test: melting marshmallows and chocolate into delicious, sun-baked s’mores. 🏕️🔥
Science never tasted so good! ✨
Mrs. Larson’s 7th-grade students brought economics and industrial history to life last week! By running a simulated Happy Birthday card factory, students got hands-on experience with assembly lines, explored horizontal and vertical integration, and worked through real-world challenges like worker strikes and equipment breakdowns. Quality control at the ned checked to make sure the products were up to standard.👏🎉
Video 1 shows the beginning of the assembly production, and Video 2 shows a glimpse of an assembly line breakdown. Thank you, Mrs. Larson, for planning such an engaging lesson! And thank you to our Viking students and line workers who did an excellent job producing the cards.
Video 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mp3qsTJ_RUBKp6VQEutSuh4photvHuo-/view?usp=sharing
Video 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njHxdodkR_LNat54gxLNtM_fd8ZXNUvm/view?usp=sharing
🧡 Let’s build a culture of positivity this October! 🧡
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, HHMS is hosting an interactive Upstander Challenge all month long!
Students can stop by the SRC to pick up an Upstander Bingo card. Complete 5 actions in a row—or challenge yourself to a blackout board—and bring it back to be entered into our prize drawings! 🎁✨
📸 Parents & Guardians: We want to celebrate our upstanders! Drop photos of your kids participating in the challenges in the comments below!
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, HHMS is hosting an interactive Upstander Challenge all month long!
Students can stop by the SRC to pick up an Upstander Bingo card. Complete 5 actions in a row—or challenge yourself to a blackout board—and bring it back to be entered into our prize drawings! 🎁✨
📸 Parents & Guardians: We want to celebrate our upstanders! Drop photos of your kids participating in the challenges in the comments below!
Ready to dance the fall away? 🎃🪩 Join us for THE FALL BASH on 10/16/2026, 3:30–5:30 PM!
Tickets: $12 (includes 2 slices of pizza + drink)
Extra snacks & fun items $1 each (face painting, beads, glasses)
Pumpkin decorating kits $6 on MyPaymentsPlus only
ALL payments & permission slips due by 10/14/26 — tickets sold through midnight on 10/14/2026. No late tickets will be sold.
Cash & check accepted 10/13–10/14.
Important: students must “come as you are” — no changing after or during school for the dance.
Tickets: $12 (includes 2 slices of pizza + drink)
Extra snacks & fun items $1 each (face painting, beads, glasses)
Pumpkin decorating kits $6 on MyPaymentsPlus only
ALL payments & permission slips due by 10/14/26 — tickets sold through midnight on 10/14/2026. No late tickets will be sold.
Cash & check accepted 10/13–10/14.
Important: students must “come as you are” — no changing after or during school for the dance.
🏆 A huge round of applause for our Health & Physical Education September Students of the Month!
These students were nominated by their teachers for showing incredible character, effort, respect, and a positive attitude. They are true examples for their peers!
Please join us in celebrating:
✨ Gabrielle B. (6th Grade)
🌟 Sawyer B. (7th Grade)
💫 Kaylee F. (8th Grade)
These students were nominated by their teachers for showing incredible character, effort, respect, and a positive attitude. They are true examples for their peers!
Please join us in celebrating:
✨ Gabrielle B. (6th Grade)
🌟 Sawyer B. (7th Grade)
💫 Kaylee F. (8th Grade)
Behind every bright future is a clean, safe, and welcoming school! 🧹✨ Today, on #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay, we celebrate the dedicated team members who keep our buildings shining and our students healthy. Thank you for all you do! 💙
October is National Bullying Prevention Month at HHMS! 🧡
Over the last two weeks, all students across every grade level completed our annual lessons on defining bullying, choosing respect, and stepping up as Upstanders. Now, we’re putting those lessons into action!
Starting Monday, October 5th, our students will take part in a month-long Interactive Upstander Challenge focused on practicing kindness and respect every day. Look for our post on Monday for how students can participate!🌟
👉 Family Resources & Support:
Home Connection: Access parent versions of our Upstander lessons on our website to continue the conversation at home!
Bully Reporting Form: Safety comes first. Our online reporting tool is always available on our site for students and parents.
Save the Date: Wear ORANGE on Unity Day (Tues, Oct 20) to send a visible message against bullying!
🌟 September Students of the Month! 🌟
Join us in celebrating three outstanding students who kicked off the school year with hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership! Here is what their teachers had to say about them:
📚 6th Grade – Emily W. "Emily has been very engaged in her learning in Science class. She is asking questions, answering questions, and has been a great help to her peers. Emily always comes in with a smile and a hello!"
⭐ 7th Grade – Eastyn P. "Eastyn is polite, helpful, and also very engaged in her learning. She has been really attentive to her learning assignments. Eastyn is always positive and ready for the day. She brings a light with her that is uplifting to others."
🎓 8th Grade – Tessa M. "Tessa is always ready for class and prepares herself for all assessments. She contributes to class discussions and is an absolute role model for other students to follow. Honestly, Tessa could win this award every month—she is just that awesome!"
We are so proud of Emily, Eastyn, and Tessa for setting the bar high this September! Keep shining! 👏✨
Join us in celebrating three outstanding students who kicked off the school year with hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership! Here is what their teachers had to say about them:
📚 6th Grade – Emily W. "Emily has been very engaged in her learning in Science class. She is asking questions, answering questions, and has been a great help to her peers. Emily always comes in with a smile and a hello!"
⭐ 7th Grade – Eastyn P. "Eastyn is polite, helpful, and also very engaged in her learning. She has been really attentive to her learning assignments. Eastyn is always positive and ready for the day. She brings a light with her that is uplifting to others."
🎓 8th Grade – Tessa M. "Tessa is always ready for class and prepares herself for all assessments. She contributes to class discussions and is an absolute role model for other students to follow. Honestly, Tessa could win this award every month—she is just that awesome!"
We are so proud of Emily, Eastyn, and Tessa for setting the bar high this September! Keep shining! 👏✨
🎉 Congratulations to our September Teacher and Staff of the Month winners! 🌟
Every month, students at HHMS vote for who should be the Teacher and Staff of the Month, and why that person has stood out to them.
For September, students selected Mrs. Larson as the Teacher of the Month! 📚✨ Students who voted for her said:
"She is so kind, and she always puts a smile on my face"
"Mrs. Larson is kind, caring, and makes school actually fun"
"She is so kind and sweet and the best history teacher"
September Staff of the Month featured a tie between Mrs. Canada and our trusty duo, Deputy Connors and K9 Kip! 🐾⭐
Students who voted for Mrs. Canada said:
"She always handles situations well and is very funny"
"She is nice and is good at solving problems that need solving"
"because she's nice and fun to be around"
Students who voted for Deputy Connors & Kip said:
"When I get dropped off every morning, she and Kip greet me with smiles, and that starts my day"
"She is always making sure we're safe and always cares about everyone's feelings"
"Every lunch or if she comes into the classroom, she is always kind. If I'm upset, I get to pet Kip. She also gives me high fives, and that makes me laugh"
Congratulations to all our teachers and staff who were nominated, and a special, heartfelt congratulations to our September winners! 💙 Thank you for the difference you make in the lives and days of our students!
Every month, students at HHMS vote for who should be the Teacher and Staff of the Month, and why that person has stood out to them.
For September, students selected Mrs. Larson as the Teacher of the Month! 📚✨ Students who voted for her said:
"She is so kind, and she always puts a smile on my face"
"Mrs. Larson is kind, caring, and makes school actually fun"
"She is so kind and sweet and the best history teacher"
September Staff of the Month featured a tie between Mrs. Canada and our trusty duo, Deputy Connors and K9 Kip! 🐾⭐
Students who voted for Mrs. Canada said:
"She always handles situations well and is very funny"
"She is nice and is good at solving problems that need solving"
"because she's nice and fun to be around"
Students who voted for Deputy Connors & Kip said:
"When I get dropped off every morning, she and Kip greet me with smiles, and that starts my day"
"She is always making sure we're safe and always cares about everyone's feelings"
"Every lunch or if she comes into the classroom, she is always kind. If I'm upset, I get to pet Kip. She also gives me high fives, and that makes me laugh"
Congratulations to all our teachers and staff who were nominated, and a special, heartfelt congratulations to our September winners! 💙 Thank you for the difference you make in the lives and days of our students!
