Hoquiam Middle School

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for February 12-16. We bid adieu to Boys Basketball, and welcome Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer on Valentine's Day. A reminder that on Monday, February 19 there is no school in honor of President's Day.

HMS Families: A reminder that tomorrow's dance from 7-9 p.m. at HMS is for Hoquiam Middle School, and Homelink 6th-8th grade students only. We do not entertain out of district students at our dances.

Scholarship opportunity for 7th Graders!!! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity for your 7th graders? The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program—a 5-year, pre-college scholarship—will begin accepting applications on Thursday, February 8! The program consists of a 5-year, pre-college scholarship that includes: Planning and goal setting Funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities Annual summer programs Peer networking Hit this link that will take you to more information! http://avid-7065247.hs-sites.com/scholarshiopportunity-for-7th-graders?ecid=ACsprvtiCfq7VGMBN6GvH_x2-7D0O3rkqEd0ZAKzAFuHdQuHeY9YsY_xBBz9n0xr7MEPhFLfa3T5&utm_campaign=Scholarship%20Promotion&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=292969008&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89RPLQRDJGJET0_-v-J2X5S_P63y_aMhQyZlFTqBO-TLEepQZlkToBxuOS1pdZw5smHvP6-wvDJiyCsClT3e7bcHRR_g&utm_content=292969008&utm_source=hs_email

Congratulations to our 6th Grade Honor Roll students for 2nd Quarter! *Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)*--Alan Hernandez Nieto--Alonso Aguilar--Andres Carrada-Morelia--Eli Jones--Grayson Black--Isaac Fabian Avila--Kenzie Stankavich--Presley Wallin--Ryan Roberts--Tia Sayamnet *Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)*--Alani Manoi--Alarah Tewee--Allexandria Garcia--Amelia Bode --Annabella Oliver--Ashlynn Bale--Boston Olson--Brandon Frost--Britton Maxfield --Charles Montoure-Hathaway--Chase Mealey --Ciara Worthington--Davyn Stewart--Declan Potter--Evalynne Morrow--Fenix Aguilera--Hunter Turpin--Jillian Watkins--Juan Quintero-Arellano--Kamryn Arnold --Leviathan Larsson --Liam Perry --Lyric Ramstein--Mackenzie Rice--Maverick Tilley--Meilin Just--Michael Rodriguez--Paisley Shaw--Patience Foster--Peyton Tobias--Santiago Garcia --Sebrina Brock--Thaddeus Koth--Yutaka Hughes --Zoey Shope--*Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)*--Adrianna Vinson--Aiden Calloway--Amadeus Robison--Andrew Hagen--Brandon Frost--Braydon Jeremiah--Callee Bailey--Carter Granberg--Charlotte Morris--Christopher Acuna--Damian Turpin--Donovan Bach--Eduardo Florek Meneses--Emily Mataya--Emily-May Smith--Emmanuel Ortiz--Gemma Heiskell--Grace Whitespeare--Haven Clayton--Hernandi Cortes-Arzate--Hunter DeWald--Jacob Ortuno--Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway--Jonathan Kelley--Kanon Larsson--Keegan Rice--Kevin Lowe--Kruz Calloway--Kyron Calica--Liana Santiago-Torres--Logan Bloom--Lucero Rosales Ramirez--Luis Chavez Torres--Lunabelle Julian--Marco Vazquez--Maria Gum--Mason Merriman--Matthew Dollarhyde--Mitchell Sherwood--Mycah Smith--Natalie Bojorquez--Nayeli Mendoza Hernandez--Noah Longenbaugh--Nolan Roberts--Payton Nowak--Ryder Lorton--Tenzin Sigafoos--Timothy Morris--Violet Choate--Zayne Fletcher

Congratulations to our 7th Grade Honor Roll students for 2nd quarter! Grade 7 *Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)*--Stella Olson--Tanner Shaw *Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)*--Bethany Betancourth --Caleb Bennett--Carlos Lopez Perez --Cesar Gonzalez Nieto--Christofer Rodriguez--Crosby Dick--Ivy Fairbairn--Iza Frye--Jace Charley--Josue Osorio--Kane Mondragon--Kenneth McCoy III--Kenny Canel Huinil--Kylie McCoy --Lyndon Madison--Maggi Quigg--Makai Stum--Makalah Haskey--Nathan Gunderson--Parker Swantek--Rhonnijo Thompson--Teagan Bradshaw Pigott--*Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)*--Addison Jahner--Aeya Wheeler--Aubrey Mapel --Bella Garcia--Cristian Nieto Sanches--Ean Lavallee--Emma McCormick--Isabel Johnson--Jaxon Huycke--Julietta Del Cid--Maci Ramiskey--Quinton Prater--Reaghan Madison --Sophia Barron--Taylor Graham--Ty Thao

Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter 8th Grade Honor Roll Students! Grade 8 *Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)*--Brittany Alcala Medina--Caleb Gudino--Luna Santiago-- Monica Garcia--Shayla Bradshaw Pigott--Taylor Smith--*Grade 8 Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)*-- Ainsleigh Boggs--Aleara Watkins--Andee Wilson--Audrey Cady--Autumn Morrow--Emelia Conley --Gustavo Mendez Ordonez--Jordyn Mills--JoshRandall Schuman--Kaprie Mong--Kaydence Coleman--Luciano Juarez--Madison Gordon--Maria Baires Ventura--Michelle Reiher--Nathaniel Furth--Reagan Monterroso--Said Cervantes--Zeke James--*Grade 8 Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)*--Aaliyah Kennedy--Anita Hoover--Annora Gwinn--Avery Brodhead--Benjamin Mauth--Bailey Wilson--Brailin Sears--Ecko Bisher--Ethan Mathews--Hannah Dhooghe--Hayden Pineda--Kamden Fowler--Kaylee Paladin--Keagan Bille-Sansom--Koadah Barr--Kyri Brown--Madyson Lillie--Mya Holbrook--Nayalle Gum--Olivia Madding--Oscar Lugo-- Raylee Jones--Talan Hunt--Tristin Case--Winston Nesperoz--Yeraizy Vazquez

🌟 Celebrating National School Counselor Week! 🌟 This National School Counselor Week, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the incredible counselors at our middle school and high school! Your dedication, empathy, and guidance make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for being the pillars of support, helping our students navigate challenges, and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Your commitment to their well-being is truly commendable. Join us in expressing gratitude to our phenomenal counselors for their hard work and unwavering commitment to our school community. 🙌👏

HMS 7th JV2 game at Montesano will start at about 3:45 today. That is a change from 4:00.

Week at a Glance for February 5-9.

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for January 29-February 2. Have a great weekend.

HMS Families of ELL Students: Attached are informational flyers on the ACCESS exam that your students will be taking in February.

Week at a Glance for January 22-26.

HMS Parents, The after school enrichment program is open M-TH from 3pm-530pm! The program will open on Fridays beginning next month (February). The first hour will focus on tutoring and study tables, with clubs and other enrichment activities following. Tuesdays are Lego club and Thursdays are coding and robotics--your student's input in choosing additional weekly activities is highly valued. Students will be served a hot meal and a snack at no cost during program hours, and busing is available (busing will begin at 5:15). Please fill out the registration form at the link below: https://forms.gle/aVdiWCXYYx4E8TcP9 For more information or emergency contact during ASP hours, call/text or email Mariah Thayer at: mariah.thayer@hoquiam.net 253-470-8026"

HMS Families: Week at a Glance for January 15-19. No school on Monday, and Boys Basketball tips off Thursday and Friday. Stay warm this weekend!

HMS Families: the cold weather tonight could lead to road conditions that MAY impact school start times Friday. Please stay tuned to local radio and television for updates beginning early in the morning. The district will send out a notification if start times are to be affected. Stay safe!

HMS Families: Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule is out! Here is the Varsity Schedule for 7th and 8th Grade. The JV schedule is getting finalized and we will have it out as soon as it is done. You can track games and changes on Arbiter at this address: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

HMS Families: We'd like to invite you and your students to a High School and Middle School Art show along with some art making opportunities this Saturday 11-3pm. It is a fundraiser for our Art Club. Viewing the art and painting is free, but pottery making and printmaking will have a small charge ($1-5) . We will also have a small amount of art for sale. Please see the flyer attached and share with your students and families and let me know if you'd be interested in participating in the future (maybe next semester or next year). We'd love to make it a district-wide Art Faire. FYI we have scheduled it during the Hoquiam Alumni Invitational Wrestling Tournament so if you plan to attend both!

HMS 7th and 8th Grade Band Students: Information on a combined HHS/HMS pep band night at the basketball game against Aberdeen, on Friday, January 26. These forms will be sent home and we need them filled out and returned so that your student can participate. There will be a clinic on Tuesday, January 25 during 4th and 5th periods. There is no cost for this event!

HMS Families: Week at a Glance: January 8-12. Be watching the weather reports for next week...cold weather moving in that may impact school. Please check local news and make sure we have your most updated phone numbers for notifications!

Week at a Glance for January 1-5: Happy New Year, we start school and Boys Basketball and Cheer Practice on Tuesday, January 2. Early release on Friday. Enjoy the last hours of your break!