Hickory Middle -

Hawks, we were so excited to meet you today! Our 6th Grade Orientation was an absolute blast. 🩶 A big shout-out to our incredible HMS SCA for their leadership and for guiding our newest Hawks with such enthusiasm. Thank you to our wonderful PTSA and amazing staff who took time from their busy schedules to make our new Hawks feel right at home. We’re ready for an awesome school year—Go Hawks! 🦅

🚌 WE’RE HIRING! Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!

Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8

📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320

✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies

Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!

⚽️⚡️Calling all future Lady Hawks!⚡️⚽️

Girls Soccer is kicking off soon and we’re looking for hardworking, passionate athletes to join the team!

🥅 Conditioning Days *Updated*
📅 August 19 & 20
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
📍Hickory Middle School
👉 Don’t forget your cleats, shin guards, and plenty of water!

🔥 Tryouts
📅 August 25–27
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
⚪ Wear a plain white t-shirt (we’ll write your number on it!)

📄 All athletes must have a valid physical on file to participate.
📲 Stay in the loop! Join our Remind group by texting @dgad48 to 81010
Let’s go, Lady Hawks! ⚽🖤

📣 We had a blast at yesterday's CPS Get on the Bus event! 🚌🩵 It was amazing to connect with families and kick off the countdown to the new school year. We’re feeling energized and READY to make it a great year at Hickory Middle! 🌟

📅 We can’t wait to welcome all our students back in just a couple of weeks—see you soon, Hawks! 🦅🤍
#HMSHawks #BackToSchool #CPSGetOnTheBus #TeamHickory

🛍️🎒 Hey Hawk families! 🎒🛍️

The HMS School Supply Lists are officially posted on the HMS Website! 📋✏️ Just in time for Tax-Free Weekend, so it’s the perfect time to stock up and save big! 💸🎉

While you’re out hunting for highlighters and glue sticks, consider grabbing a few extra classroom consumables - like tissues, dry erase markers, and paper towels - to donate. Our teachers (and their supply cabinets) will thank you all year long! 🙌🧼📦

Let’s fill those backpacks AND support our classrooms 🩵🤍🖤
📲 Visit the HMS website to check your student’s list: https://www.cpschools.com/o/hms

#HawkSquadReady #TaxFreeWeekend #StockUpAndSupport #BackToSchoolVibes

📣 Ready to bring the spirit?! 🎀

The HMS Cheer Clinic is happening August 11–13 from 9AM–12PM in the HMS Gym — and you do NOT want to miss it! 🩵🤍🖤

Whether you're brand new to cheer or returning to level up your skills, this clinic will get you tryout ready! You’ll learn:
✨ The official tryout dance
👏 Two tryout cheers
💥 Jump technique
🤸‍♀️ Stunt skills (intro & advanced)

Spots are limited—grab yours now and let’s get hyped for the season! 🦅
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SzjGZerQhzAuTtaM7

📺 This morning, Lisa Kerry and Laura Lerf from our Department of Family and Community Engagement were featured on Coast Live, and shared exciting details about our upcoming Get on the Bus event that will be held tomorrow, July 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chesapeake Conference Center! 🚌 Get on the Bus provides an opportunity for students and families to gear up for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll their children, receive free physicals, immunizations, school supplies and much more! 🔗 View more details about Get on the Bus here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=40341020
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray

🎉📚 SAVE THE DATE! 📚🎉

We can't wait to welcome our Hawks for an amazing new school year! Mark your calendars for Back to School Open House on Thursday, August 28! 🗓️

Come meet your teachers, explore the building, and get ready to SOAR into the school year! 🦅🩵🤍🖤

⚽️⚡️Calling all future Lady Hawks!⚡️⚽️
Girls Soccer is kicking off soon and we’re looking for hardworking, passionate athletes to join the team!

🥅 Conditioning Days
📅 August 19 & 21
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
📍Hickory Middle School
👉 Don’t forget your cleats, shin guards, and plenty of water!

🔥 Tryouts
📅 August 25–27
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
⚪ Wear a plain white t-shirt (we’ll write your number on it!)
📄 All athletes must have a valid physical on file to participate.

📲 Stay in the loop! Join our Remind group by texting @dgad48 to 81010

Let’s go, Lady Hawks! ⚽🖤

🎟️💚 HAWK NATION — IT’S TIME TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT! 🖤🏈🏐⚽🤍

Get ready for an action-packed year of Hickory Hawks athletics with the GoFan Annual Athletic Pass! One pass gets you into all athletic events— all year long!

🎫 Adult Pass: $60
🎫 Student Pass: $30
(Plus a small processing fee)

Skip the lines, save money, and support our incredible student-athletes across every sport! 🙌

👉 Grab your pass now: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA85053

Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and cheer on the Hawks all season long! 🦅

🌟 Hey Hawks!! The moment you’ve been waiting for… 🌟
Kindness Shirts are BACK!

Last year, our Kindness Shirts were a HUGE success — we had friends and supporters from across the United States rocking their shirts to spread the message of kindness. 💛

Let’s keep the momentum going and show the world that Hickory Middle School and our Hickory community are places where kindness truly starts with us. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or neighbor, this is your chance to represent positivity and support something meaningful!

💲 Cost: $18 each
📅 Sale Dates: Now until September 12
📦 Delivery: End of September or Early October
📍 Buy Here:
https://www.imagemarket.com/HickoryMiddleSchoolSCAKindnessShirts

Proceeds support Hickory Middle School SCA—so your purchase spreads kindness and gives back to our school and community. 💖

Let’s make this year’s kindness campaign even bigger!

#KindnessStartsHere #SupportHMS #SpreadKindness #HickoryMiddleHawks #KindnessIsCool #everyDAYtheHAWKway

🎒✨ Calling all rising 6th graders — it’s almost time for First Flight Jr. 6th Grade Orientation! ✈️ Get ready to kick off your middle school journey in style on Monday, August 12! 🎉 🕘 Choose your adventure: 🌟 Session 1: 9:00–11:30 AM 🌟 Session 2: 12:30–3:00 PM 👉 Reserve your spot here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D48A8A822A2F58-57253367-first#/ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Sessions in the Auditorium: 🎤 First-Time Middle School Parent Welcome 9:00–9:30 AM (Session 1) 12:30–1:00 PM (Session 2) 📣 General Parent Meeting 10:45–11:30 AM (Session 1) 2:15–3:00 PM (Session 2) 📬 Got questions? Help us help you! Submit them here: https://forms.gle/LJGRtmDzrLEcfnQf7 🛫 We’re SO excited to meet our newest Hawks! Let’s make this transition fun, fearless, and full of firsts! 💙 #FirstFlightJr #Rising6thGraders #MiddleSchoolReady #SoarWithUs 🦅

Happy 4th of July from Hickory Middle School! Wishing all our incredible staff, students, and families a safe and joyful Independence Day! May your celebrations be filled with pride, laughter, and plenty of red, white, and blue. ❤️🤍💙

🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓

📣 Ready to bring the energy this fall? 💥 Join us for our Cheerleading Clinic and Football Conditioning Practices before tryouts kick off at the end of August! Whether you're gearing up for the gridiron or ready to lead the crowd, these practices are your chance to sharpen skills, meet the coaches, and connect with future teammates. 🔥 Don’t miss it — check out the image for dates and times! No registration needed. Let’s go, Hawks! 🏈📣

🍽️Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first come, first serve basis. 💻 Please visit our website for more information including locations, meal service times, and application requirements: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2256195

📣 Attention Hawk Families of Rising 6th Graders! Mark your calendars for First Flight Jr. – 6th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 12! This exciting event will help your child feel confident and prepared for their first day at HMS. Students will tour the school, practice using lockers, and connect with peers — all guided by our amazing SCA student leaders. Families can choose from two session options: Morning Session: 9:00 – 11:30 AM Afternoon Session: 12:30 – 3:00 PM We can’t wait to welcome our newest Hawks to the nest! #FirstFlightJr #HMSOrientation #Rising6thGraders #HawkPride Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D48A8A822A2F58-57253367-first

🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing SCA and student leaders Alicia Comaniciu and Alya Zafar for organizing, planning, and executing the Bake It ForKids Bake Sale! 🧁🩵 Thanks to their hard work and heart, they raised $777 for the organization ForKids — an incredible achievement that will make a real difference in our community. We are so proud of the leadership, dedication, and teamwork shown by these Hawks. As they head off to high school, we know they’ll continue to SOAR and accomplish extraordinary things. 💫 Once a Hawk, always a Hawk! 🩵🖤🤍 #FutureGrizzlies #HawkPride #StudentLeaders #BakeItForKids #ForKidsVA #WatchUsSOAR

🥎 HMS Softball Tryouts are on the way! 📅 August 25–28 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Meet at Hickory Middle School – Tryouts will be held at the HHS Softball Fields Bring your gear, your game, and your best attitude! 💪 Questions? Email Coach Smith at Shane.smith@cpschools.com