Hoquiam Middle School

HMS Families: For the final time this school year, our Week at a Glance: Early releases both days, Monday at 1:15, and Tuesday at 11:20. The HMS office will be closed Wednesday and on summer hours for the remainder of June.

HMS 8th Grade Families: Tomorrow is the moving up ceremony. 8th Graders will start their day at HMS, and then we will make our way to HHS Gym for practice around 8:20. Students will be excused to an adult after practice, to go home and change. They may also return to school if that isn't going to work. The ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. Students are asked to be there no later than 11:15 so we can ensure they are lined up properly. Afterwards, students are dismissed for the day (It is a normal schedule for 6th and 7th graders). If a student needs to return to school, they will be able to do so.

Week at a Glance for June 10-14: A big week for our 8th graders!

HMS Family Reading Night: Come join us on Wednesday, June 12 at the HMS Cafeteria for some food, activities, and a chance to kick off your student's summer reading with the Timberland Regional Library. Things get started in the HMS Cafeteria at 5:30! We hope to see you there!

June Edition of the Cubby Chronicle newsletter is out. Click the link to check it out! https://secure.smore.com/n/k0zdsa-the-cubby-chronicle

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for June 3-7. Enjoy your weekend!

HMS 8th Grade Families: More information on the 8th Grade Meeting on Monday, June 3.

HMS 8th Grade Families: On Monday, June 3, the high school is hosting an evening for our 8th grade families featuring Pizza and a guest speaker who will speak about overcoming the challenges of the 8th to 9th grade transition. It is HIGHLY recommended. Pizza will be served at 5:30 in the HHS Student Center, and the speaker will present beginning at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there, and if your kid is busy, its great information for parents.

HMS Families: Next week is Spring Spirit Week! Here is a listing of the days: Monday: Neon/Color Day (wear neon or all one color): Tuesday: Sports/Jersey Day; Wednesday: Zoom to Work or Dress Like a Job Day (okay, I had to have this one explained to me too....Zoom to Work: Pajamas, sweats or shorts with professional attire up top...Dress Like a Job--Dress up as a job ex. Construction Worker, etc.); Thursday: Hawaiian Day or Vacation Dad Day (doing our part to keep the Hawaiian shirt industry going); Friday: White Out or Black Out Day-Wear all white or all black attire. Woohoo! Just some pointers on Vacation Dad Day from a vacationing dad...the tube socks need to be at least calf high with the sandals, and bonus points for a fanny pack.

HMS Families: The link will take you to a Google Form Survey. We are trying to compile information for our Pre-Summer Reading night which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 here at HMS. If you could please take a few moments to complete the survey that would help us a lot. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RNBtTmdkOEvJswXqKuVO1--Mo5wPQaI8ZuhsgYoUpXg/viewform

HMS Families: We regret to inform you that due to staffing issues, the after school program is finished for this school year. We are sorry for the lateness of this notice. We have announced to students so they can arrange transportation home.

Addition to the Week at a Glance: On Friday, May 31, the Multilingual Family Night will take place from 6:00-7:30 pm in the HMS Cafeteria. There is important information, recognitions, and free hot dogs, ice cream and water provided by the district. Families are also encouraged to share their favorite dish if they wish. Sorry for leaving that event off!

Week at a Glance: May 27-31--No School on Monday, Memorial Day; District Band Concert on Thursday; Youth Mental Health Walk on Friday, 12:30. Please take a moment to remember those who served who are no longer with us this Memorial Day. Enjoy your long weekend.

HMS Families: We are looking for feedback on parent and family engagement, and learning supports for your child. The flyers are for an event on Thursday May 30, from 5:00-6:30 pm.

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for May 20-24: Track season comes to an end, Choir Concert on Wednesday, and no school on Friday. Enjoy your weekend.

HMS Families: Basketball Camp opportunity in June! Sarge's Basketball BAsic Training is now partnered with USA Basketball to bring skill development to boys and girls across the country. This program will focus on all levels of play and will provide the campers with a complete skills package to help them grow in the game. The Hoquiam Camp will be June 19-20 at the Hoquiam High School Gym. Grades 2-7 will run from 8 am-noon. Grades 8-12 will run from 1 pm-5 pm. The Cost is $80 per session. Enrollment forms are in the HMS Office.

HMS Families: Due to the number of students who have finished with their math testing we will be able to move our bell schedule out of the testing schedule to a normal schedule for the rest of the week. Students who still need to finish the ELA or Math tests will do so during the school day. Thank you!

HMS Families: Grizzly Prevention Squad and HOPE Squad are sponsoring a BINGO NIGHT at HHS Student Center on Friday, May 17 from 6-8 pm. Cost is $10/adult, $5 kid. Please park in the main parking lot. This event is also sponsored by Washington State Health Care Authority and the amazing folks at the My Town Coalition.

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for May 13-17. Track on Monday, State Math Testing all week. Attached is our bell schedule as we had a few requests for that. Enjoy the weather!

HMS 8th Grade parents and families: THIS TIME WITH THE DATE....We are having to make a change to the date of our 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony to Friday June 14. Originally scheduled for Monday, June 17, the move was prompted to allow 8th grade students to also participate in activity camps scheduled on Monday, June 17. The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. in the HHS Gym. We apologize for the change.