
❄️Today is Santa's Workshop Day at HOM!! 🎅





🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


Wednesday is Winter Wear Day at HOM ❄️❄️❄️





🎉Congratulations to the following students for making the All District Band🎉


Our PTSA sponsored a sweet treat for staff today! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our students!





🎄✨ It’s Tacky Sweater Day at Hugo Owens Middle School! ✨🎄
Our halls are filled with festive and fun sweaters as we celebrate Spirit Week. Loving all the creativity and holiday spirit! 🎅🎁
#HOMSpiritWeek #TackySweaterDay #FestiveFun





🌟🎉Our dedicated MTV students have worked tirelessly every day, bringing us the morning announcements at HOM. Today, we celebrated their hard work with our annual MTV Winter Break Breakfast! They bring energy and information to our school community everyday.Great job everyone!


🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











Attention Mustangs! Spirit Week will be 12/16-12/20!


7th grade Colonial Day fun!!











Hear ye! Hear ye! Today is 7th grade Colonial Day at Hugo Owens Middle School! Welcome to the Colonial Marketplace!


Congratulations to Mrs. Daniel who was a recipient of the Chesapeake Public Schools Educators Grant , earning $2,410.00. Mrs. Daniel will be purchasing Ozobots for her Computer Science Program!


We thank our cheerleaders for representing HOMS in the Chesapeake Christmas Parade. They did an amazing job! We also appreciate Coach Corey and Coach L. Young for their leadership, and Ms. Hollobaugh for her support of the team.


📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃


🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧


Mega Blast award fundraiser winners got the opportunity to participate in a magic show with Rick Smith Jr.



💥💥Our HOM Skate Night was a huge success!! 🛼💥💥



Congratulations to our winner for Mugs and Kisses Mr. Phillips. Thank you for your dedication to our music department and students.
