🎉 Big congratulations to sixth grader Madelyn Stone for breaking an eight-year PACER record! Madelyn ran an incredible 80 laps on the PACER test, showing determination, dedication, and hard work. Even more impressive—she’s already setting her sights on beating her own record before the end of the school year. Way to go, Madelyn! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
Ready to make the soccer team? ⚽ Tryouts Feb 23–26, 3:30–6:00 @ HHMS. Must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1 to participate. Contact Amy Slack for questions.
This School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, we celebrate the accuracy, organization, and steady support that helps our schools thrive. 📝💙
Thank you to Ms. Hutcherson who manages records, keeps meetings running smoothly, and ensures transparency for our community.
Thank you to Ms. Hutcherson who manages records, keeps meetings running smoothly, and ensures transparency for our community.
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 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
Recognizing leadership that strengthens our schools: February is National School Board Appreciation Month. School board members play a critical role in governance, policymaking, and ensuring equitable outcomes for students. Their strategic decisions impact budgets, curriculum, and community trust.
✨ Walk the Red Carpet with us! ✨ Hamilton-Holmes Middle School Junior Beta invites all 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? 🎉📸🍕
🌟 Today, we celebrate School Resource Officers and School Security Officers across our district! 🌟
Thank you for protecting our students, building trusting relationships, and being a caring presence in our schools every day. Your dedication helps create a safe, supportive learning environment for everyone.
Thank you for protecting our students, building trusting relationships, and being a caring presence in our schools every day. Your dedication helps create a safe, supportive learning environment for everyone.
Calling all gifted rising 7th & 8th graders — want a FREE week at Virginia Tech this summer? 🎓🌞
Virginia Tech’s Summer ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE (SEE VT) is a residential camp June 14–19, 2026, offering place-based academic enrichment with STEM and arts-based humanities courses, campus life, social activities, and field trips. If you can see it, you can be it! ✨
Apply by March 18 — spots are limited. Questions? Email seevt@vt.edu or visit www.rural.edu/see-vt/ 📩
Virginia Tech’s Summer ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE (SEE VT) is a residential camp June 14–19, 2026, offering place-based academic enrichment with STEM and arts-based humanities courses, campus life, social activities, and field trips. If you can see it, you can be it! ✨
Apply by March 18 — spots are limited. Questions? Email seevt@vt.edu or visit www.rural.edu/see-vt/ 📩
Our TILT students are off to a fantastic start this year! A huge thank you to Timothy Broaddus of Broaddus Paint & Body for once again sponsoring our TILT shirts, and to Mr. James Broaddus (HHMS) for helping get them made. We are so grateful for your continued generosity and support!
On Thursday, January 23, TILT students traveled to KWHS to play Unified Basketball and cheer on the Unified cheer squads. Outstanding teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship were on full display. Our TILT mentors are the BEST! Great job, Vikings and Cavaliers! 🏀🎉
On Thursday, January 23, TILT students traveled to KWHS to play Unified Basketball and cheer on the Unified cheer squads. Outstanding teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship were on full display. Our TILT mentors are the BEST! Great job, Vikings and Cavaliers! 🏀🎉
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.
Celebrating excellence! 🎉 Meet our Teacher & Staff of the Month — December: Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Muntean & Mrs. Trainer; January: Chad Davis & Porshia Marsh. Thank you for all you do! #TeacherAppreciation #SchoolHeroes
✨ Kindness Week — Feb 9–13 ✨
Dress up, do good, repeat. 🧡
Mon 2/9: WILD FOR KINDNESS 🐯 — animal print. Challenge: help or check in with family.
Tue 2/10: LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE 🎉 — school spirit gear. Challenge: thank a teacher or leave kind notes.
Wed 2/11: WORK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS 💪 — workout clothes. Challenge: Encourage a classmate.
Thu 2/12: TEAM UP FOR KINDNESS 🏆 — favorite sports jersey. Challenge: donate to your community.
Fri 2/13: LET LOVE BE KINDNESS 💖 — wear red/pink. Challenge: be kind to yourself — play, draw, read, move!
Dress up, do good, repeat. 🧡
Mon 2/9: WILD FOR KINDNESS 🐯 — animal print. Challenge: help or check in with family.
Tue 2/10: LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE 🎉 — school spirit gear. Challenge: thank a teacher or leave kind notes.
Wed 2/11: WORK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS 💪 — workout clothes. Challenge: Encourage a classmate.
Thu 2/12: TEAM UP FOR KINDNESS 🏆 — favorite sports jersey. Challenge: donate to your community.
Fri 2/13: LET LOVE BE KINDNESS 💖 — wear red/pink. Challenge: be kind to yourself — play, draw, read, move!
Want to spread a little kindness this Valentine’s season? 💖 HHMS SCA will be selling flowers for $2 at lunch from 2/9/26 through 2/20/26. Flowers can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus or with cash during lunches. Pick one up for a friend, teacher, or someone special — and share the love! 🌹
⚠️ RESCHEDULED: Soccer Camp Update! ⚽️
King William High School’s soccer camp for grades 5–7 has been moved due to weather and will now begin MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th. Please remind campers to bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, shin guards, socks, and a snack. Pickup is at 5:30 PM in the back bus loop of HHMS.
King William High School’s soccer camp for grades 5–7 has been moved due to weather and will now begin MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th. Please remind campers to bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, shin guards, socks, and a snack. Pickup is at 5:30 PM in the back bus loop of HHMS.
Are you ready for Kindness Week (Feb 9–13)? 🎉 Each day has a theme and an easy daily challenge to spread kindness — at home, at school, in your community, and to yourself!
• Monday 2/9 — WILD FOR KINDNESS: Wear animal print. Daily challenge: Talk to someone at home about how they’re doing or help with a chore. 🐯
• Tuesday 2/10 — TEAM UP FOR KINDNESS: Wear your favorite sports shirt/jersey. Daily challenge: Write a thank-you note to a teacher or staff member, or leave kind post-its. 🏅
• Wednesday 2/11 — WORK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS WITH KINDNESS: Wear workout clothes. Daily challenge: Write an encouraging letter or post-it to a classmate or friend. 💪
• Thursday 2/12 — LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE WITH KINDNESS: Wear school spirit gear. Daily challenge: Donate old items or toys to a local shelter or organization. 🎒
• Friday 2/13 — LET LOVE BE KINDNESS IN ACTION: Wear red, pink, or Valentine’s colors. Daily challenge: Be kind to yourself — play a game, draw, read, or exercise. 💗
• Monday 2/9 — WILD FOR KINDNESS: Wear animal print. Daily challenge: Talk to someone at home about how they’re doing or help with a chore. 🐯
• Tuesday 2/10 — TEAM UP FOR KINDNESS: Wear your favorite sports shirt/jersey. Daily challenge: Write a thank-you note to a teacher or staff member, or leave kind post-its. 🏅
• Wednesday 2/11 — WORK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS WITH KINDNESS: Wear workout clothes. Daily challenge: Write an encouraging letter or post-it to a classmate or friend. 💪
• Thursday 2/12 — LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE WITH KINDNESS: Wear school spirit gear. Daily challenge: Donate old items or toys to a local shelter or organization. 🎒
• Friday 2/13 — LET LOVE BE KINDNESS IN ACTION: Wear red, pink, or Valentine’s colors. Daily challenge: Be kind to yourself — play a game, draw, read, or exercise. 💗
This School Counseling Week, we recognize the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and postsecondary planning. Their work—counseling, coordination, and advocacy—drives student success and strengthens our school communities.
This month, we celebrate the rich history, achievements, and living legacies of Black leaders, students, staff, and community members across our district. From classroom projects and student spotlights to community events and resource shares, we’re committed to learning, listening, and honoring voices that shaped our past and are shaping our future.
Want to spread a little kindness this Valentine’s season? 💖 HHMS SCA will be selling flowers for $2 at lunch from 2/2/26 through 2/12/26. Purchased flowers will be handed out during 7th block on 2/13/26. Pick one up for a friend, teacher, or someone special — and share the love! 🌹
🎮 Want to join something fun after school? HHMS is launching its first-ever eSports Club and ALL middle school students are welcome — all grades, no experience or equipment required! Compete solo or in teams across games like Madden, Mario Kart, Splatoon, Chess, Rocket League, and Super Mario (final picks based on student interest). Practices and matches start after school in February. Parents: We’ll hold a meeting the week of February 9 to help create student accounts and answer questions. Interested? Fill out the form: bit.ly/esportshhms26 — Questions? Contact Jewel van den Ende at jvandenende@kwcps.k12.va.us. Who’s ready to play? 🎮🙌
