HICKORY MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER NEWS
Title: Summer 2026 at Hickory Middle School!
We want to wish all of our Hawk families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer break!
Hickory Middle School Summer Hours
Our school building is closed for regular student activities, but our main office remains open to assist families. The 2026 summer schedule begins the week of Monday, June 15, 2026, and ends Thursday, August 27, 2026. During this time, we operate on a 4-day work week:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED
Closed for Lunch: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Closed: June 18 & 19 and July 2 & 3.
Summer Food Service & SUN Bucks
Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals. Visit the district Summer Meals webpage to learn more about locations and schedules.
SUN Bucks: Families are encouraged to check to see if their family qualifies for direct monthly grocery funding through the state's Virginia SUN Bucks initiative. Visit our School Nutrition Services webpage to review requirements and learn more.
Summer Holiday Closures
All Chesapeake Public Schools buildings, learning centers, and central offices will be completely closed on the following holidays:
Thursday, June 18, 2026: In observance of Juneteenth
Thursday, July 2, 2026: In observance of Independence Day
Hickory Middle School Specific Updates
School Supply Lists: Official grade-level supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year will be published soon! Until then, we encourage families to review last year's lists to get a general understanding of the items your student will likely need when we head back to school in September! We are partnering with Impacks to provide a service to help you order school supplies and have them delivered to HMS for Open House! Please check out the website and order before July 15th: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/hickory-middle-school-chesapeake-va
HMS First Flight Jr!: HMS will again host our First Flight, Jr. event for rising 6th graders. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, rising 6th graders are invited to join our fun festivities, helping to prepare them for middle school. Session 1 will be from 9:00am to 11:30am; Session 2 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Contact our main office for more details.
Thursday, September 3: Save the date! We will host our Open House for 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, September 3, 2026; 8th grade 12:00-1:30; 7th grade 1:45-3:15; 6th grade 3:30-5:00. Each grade level session will begin with a meeting in the auditorium.
New Student & Kindergarten Enrollment
Did you recently relocate to Chesapeake, or did your child recently celebrate their 5th birthday? We strongly encourage you to enroll them now for the 2026–2027 school year! Enrollment is secure, fast, and completed entirely online - visit our district website to learn more.
Student Health & Immunizations
All rising kindergarten students and new enrollments must have a valid Virginia School Entrance Health Form and completed immunizations on file before stepping foot in class. Check out our district Health Services webpage to learn more.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
While school is out of session, your child’s emotional wellness remains our highest priority. CPS provides all families access to no-cost, high-quality professional counseling and telehealth services through Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM). Access these services without financial burdens or insurance restrictions by visiting the district Student Assistance Plan webpage.
Looking Ahead: 2026-2027 School Year
We can't wait to see our students back in our classrooms! The 2026–2027 school year officially kicks off on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. View and print the full 2026-2027 Academic Calendar to plan your family holidays.
Resources
2026 Summer Information | Chesapeake Public Schools District News