🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
🎉 Thank You, Hickory Community! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, family, and friends, we raised over $47,000 for Hickory Middle School! 🐾✨
This amazing achievement will go directly toward enhancing learning opportunities for all of our students. Together, we’re making a difference and building a brighter future. 💙📚
#HickoryStrong #ThankYou #SupportingOurStudents
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
📣🏅 Huge congratulations to our Lady Hawks for their amazing 2nd place finish at the CMSL Cheerleading Competition! After months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, they truly gave it their all. 🩵🤍🖤
We're so proud of these girls! Keep soaring high!
#GoHawks #CMSLCheer #HardWorkPaysOff #HickoryMiddleCheer
#EmpowerCPS
#CPSCelebrates
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
🌟 Science in Action with the Dreamhawk Team! 🌟
Our Dreamhawk crew took a deep dive into the fascinating world of chemistry! 🧪🔬 They explored the lab, observing various chemical reactions in action. From mixing chemicals to watching surprising reactions unfold, our team then took on the challenge of balancing equations for the newly formed compounds. They’re not just learning chemistry—they’re living it! 🚀⚛️
#DreamhawkScience #STEMAdventures #ChemistryInAction #LabExplorations
📣Cheerleading Competition This Saturday! 📣
Get ready to cheer on our amazing HMS Cheerleaders as they compete for the City Championship Title! Come show your support and help us bring home the victory! 🎉🏆
📅 Date: Saturday, November 16
📍 Location: Oscar Smith High School
🎟 Tickets: Purchase at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/2213486?schoolId=VAEL70302
Let's fill the stands and show our HMS spirit! Go team!
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
🇺🇸Military Appreciation Hat Day 🇺🇸
SPIRIT DAY!!! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE MILITARY HAT! We want to see all your patriotic pride on display.
Planning for the 8th Grade Sneaker Ball Semi-Formal Dance is underway! This year, we want to make it even better and create some new photo opportunities for the students who attend the dance.
⭐️Purchase a hoodie and t-shirt to help us reach our goal! ⭐
Order Here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HMSSWAG24
🌟 Let’s celebrate Hickory Middle School’s #CPSTOY25 finalist, Beth Deir! ✨
🌍 Beth is a passionate Life Science teacher and leader, committed to bringing real-world science into the classroom. Recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, she holds NBCT certification in Early Adolescence Science and inspires her students to think like explorers, connecting the human world with nature.
🔭 As a National Geographic mentor, Beth invites real scientists into her classroom, making science come alive and showing students the true impact of their learning. Beyond teaching, she serves as Hickory’s Assistant Athletic Director, connecting players, parents, community partners, and coaches to ensure smooth, supportive programs.
🌿 Outside of school, Beth loves spending time with family, volunteering for environmental causes, cooking, snorkeling, and hiking.
👏 Let’s applaud her commitment to inspiring the next generation! #CPSCelebrates
Attention Military Families, Active Duty, and Veterans! 🇺🇸
It's not too late to join us for a Donut Breakfast at Hickory Middle School on Friday, November 15 from 7:30 - 8:15 AM.
We want to show our heartfelt appreciation for our brave service members and their families. Come enjoy some delicious donuts and patriotic camaraderie.
Please sign up so we can plan accordingly: https://forms.gle/cXHHapeVMZ4GHzA17
All are welcome - we hope to see you there! 🍩💙
🏈️⚽️Fall Awards Night
📅 Wednesday, November 13
🕠 5:30 PM
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our amazing athletes! This evening, we will honor the dedication and success in football, girls' soccer, softball, and baseball. Don’t miss this chance to cheer on our teams and recognize their hard work this season. See you there!
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
🎉 Penny Wars are coming! 🎉
Get ready for some friendly competition between the grade levels! From November 6-14, jugs will be set up outside the library. Here's how it works:
🪙 Pennies = Points for your grade!
💵 Silver coins and paper money = Subtract points from your opponents!
The winning grade gets DONUTS 🍩, so it’s time to rally your class and show that school spirit! Plus, all the money collected will support Hawk Santa, which provides Christmas gifts for families in our area. 🎁
Let’s make this holiday season special for those in need—every penny counts! 🦅 #PennyWars #HawkSanta #SchoolSpirit #DonutVictory
Attention all Hawks: The 8th grade is looking to make this year's semi-formal even more amazing this year, with all the best vibes! We need your help though! Please consider purchasing a shirt or sweatshirt that will help us raise funds for our dance! 🎵💃🕺
It works for all Hawks of all ages! Shirts will be delivered before the winter holidays, too! Thank you for your support in our effort to give the kids the best!
Order Here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HMSSWAG24
Attention Military Families, Active Duty, and Veterans! 🇺🇸
Join us for a Donut Breakfast at Hickory Middle School on Friday, November 15 from 7:30 - 8:15 AM.
We want to show our heartfelt appreciation for our brave service members and their families. Come enjoy some delicious donuts and patriotic camaraderie.
Please sign up so we can plan accordingly: https://forms.gle/cXHHapeVMZ4GHzA17
All are welcome - we hope to see you there! 🍩💙
🎉🌟 Congratulations to Cathy Timmins - Literacy Teacher of the Year! 🌟🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Cathy Timmins, one of our dedicated school media specialists, has been honored as Literacy Teacher of the Year! 📚✨ Cathy's commitment to fostering a love for reading and helping our students thrive is truly inspiring. She goes above and beyond to make our media center a welcoming and engaging place for all. Thank you, Cathy, for your passion, dedication, and endless support of our students and staff. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our team! 🙌❤️ Join us in celebrating Cathy’s well-deserved achievement! 👏🎉
📢 Exciting Day at the World of Works Expo! 🌎
Our HMS 8th graders had an incredible experience this month at the World of Works expo, hosted by TCC and Chesapeake Public Libraries! 🎉 Students explored various careers and tested their skills in all sorts of hands-on activities. From learning CPR to trying out masonry, and even diving into video game design—there was something for everyone to discover! 🎮🩹👷
We’re so proud of our students for embracing this opportunity to explore new interests and gain valuable insights into potential career paths! 💡 #HMSWorldOfWorks #FutureCareers #HandsOnLearning
