Hoquiam Middle School

HMS Open House Information: Parents, you are invited to come to our open house on Thursday, September 15. The event will run from 5-7 p.m. and offers you a chance to speak with your student's teachers. It is an open format, so you may speak with your teachers in any order. Calendar information, and contact information will also be available. We look forward to seeing you!

There has been a change in the football schedule this week. Our game on Wednesday will not be at Bush MS, but now will be at Miller Jr. High. A shorter drive, at least! Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Here is a link to our most up to date schedules, but for those who are new to middle school athletics, changes DO happen, so please check it often! https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

Parents- A friendly reminder to call the office before 1:30 for any changes to after school routine! (riding the bus home vs. getting picked up, someone else picking up, etc.) Thank You!

Due to the smoke in the air, cross-country practice is cancelled for Friday, September 9. Students on the team will be available for being picked up or taking the bus home right after school.

Week at a Glance for next week: Some highlights: Sports begin competition with all three in action! First Friday Early Release of the year (1:50 @ HMS).

Students and Parents: We were informed that the After School Program will not begin until October. There is apparently some retooling going on in the program. It was originally set to begin next week. There will be no After School Program until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please call the office if you have further questions, and stay tuned for updates!

Open House Change of Date--HMS is moving its open house from Thursday, September 8 to Thursday September 15. This is due largely to the fact that we didn't want to compete with a varsity Football game also scheduled for that evening. It created conflicting events for some of our parents and staff. We are sorry for the last minute change. If you have questions, please call our office at 360-538-8220.

Parents--Chromebook forms are coming home with your student. These forms allow them to check out a chromebook for the year. Please read through them, and if you agree, sign the form and have your student return it to their first period teacher. If you have questions, please call us at 360-538-8220.

HMS, like much of the Hoquiam School District has new hours this year. School will begin at 8:20 am, and end at 2:50 pm. The building will be open at 7:40 for those getting breakfast.

Fall Sports Begin Monday! We have the following first day of practice times: Football and Girls Soccer will begin at 3:00 at Hoquiam Middle School. Cross Country will practice at Sea Breeze Oval beginning at 4:30. Be watching in Final Forms for any changes. Good luck to our fall sport athletes!

Here is a rundown of the final week of school. Reminder to parents that Tuesday, June 14 is a 90 minute early release (1:05) and Wednesday, June 15 is a half day release (11:05 am).

Reminder that tomorrow (Monday) is the Chromebook Turn In for HMS. Please make sure the Chromebook is fully charged, and that it is turned in with the power cord. Thank you!

8th Grade Visit to HHS Tomorrow! Students will leave HMS at 11:30 and walk to the front of the high school. Lunch will be served at 11:55. Students will tour and take part in some introductory meetings with high school students and staff. The visit will conclude at 2:15 where students will return to the middle school.

Hoquiam E-Sports Summer Camp The Hoquiam School District will be holding a four-day virtual reality camp and tournament using the Echo VR game and system. Date: July 18-21 There will be separate AM and PM sessions with 30 slots available in each session for a total of 60 slots possible. Time: AM Camp 9:30-12:30 with lunch at 12. AM Pickup 12:30 pm PM Camp 12:30-3:30 with lunch at 12:30. PM Pickup at 3:30 pm *Parents and guardians must provide transportation to and from HHS. Camp Cost: $30 for four days. Premium Membership $80, includes a custom Hoquiam E-Sports jersey with student's name and gamertag on back, delivered the first day of camp. The jersey is official, and can be used in competition play if your student joins Hoquiam E-Sports during the school year For more information please contact Christopher Nitti: cnitti@hoquiam.net or 360-346-6875. June 27 is the due date for all registrations. For more information and registration, please visit hoquiam.net/echo

HMS Summer Program: Bridge to Algebra Algebra Readiness is designed to support students grades 8-9 during the 2022-2023 school year to obtain skills that will help them to be successful in Algebra. Dates: July 5 - 28 Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Location: Hoquiam Middle School Registration closes June 15, 2022 Students can pick up a Registration form in the HMS Office, or you may use the online form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffqOvcS2XetJRbchzAKRBtgCzmDO3n1IYTGKpjKSCKJq-ymQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

HMS Students will be turning in their Chromebooks and power cords on Monday, June 13 at school. Chromebooks need to be fully charged. Please have students bring in their Chromebooks on Monday. If there are questions, please call or stop by the HMS office. 360-538-8220

Tuesday 4:00-6:30 pm the district is hosting a "Family Game Night" format for its District Title I/LAP kickoff to summer. Please see the flyer for more information!

ASB is having a Versus Spirit Week this week. That means that students have a choice as to what "side" they support by dressing the part. Today was Disney vs. Superhero day. Tuesday is Country vs. City Day, Wednesday is Black & White vs. Neon Day, Thursday is Red Carpet (I guess fancy dress) vs. Slob Day, Friday is Vacation vs. Work Day.

Week at a Glance for the last two weeks of school. Note this week ALL Checked out library books must be returned by Wednesday, June 8. Chromebook 8th Graders will visit the high school on Friday, June 10. Chromebooks will be checked in on Monday June 13.

Here is our Week At A Glance for this week! Note Wednesday June 1st the seniors will be parading through the school in the a.m. and then 8th Graders will be going to HHS for Class Day at 12:30. 7th and 8th grade schedules will be switched on that day to allow for 8th graders to have a full lunch.