📲📧 Stay Connected, Stay Informed!
We’re excited to keep our families in the loop with important updates, reminders, and celebrations throughout the year! If you previously opted out of our text or email alerts, now is the perfect time to opt back in so you don’t miss important school and athletics information.
From schedule changes and event reminders to weather updates and big wins — we want to make sure you receive it all in real time!
Staying connected helps us better serve our students and families. Check your settings today and make sure you’re subscribed.
#StayConnected #SchoolUpdates #HawkFamily
We’re excited to keep our families in the loop with important updates, reminders, and celebrations throughout the year! If you previously opted out of our text or email alerts, now is the perfect time to opt back in so you don’t miss important school and athletics information.
From schedule changes and event reminders to weather updates and big wins — we want to make sure you receive it all in real time!
Staying connected helps us better serve our students and families. Check your settings today and make sure you’re subscribed.
#StayConnected #SchoolUpdates #HawkFamily
🧸💙 Making a Difference, One Teddy Bear at a Time 💙🧸
We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families for their generous Teddy Bear Donations to support patients at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) sponsored by our SCA!
Because of your kindness, children receiving care will have a soft, comforting friend by their side during their hospital stay. These small acts of generosity bring big smiles and remind patients and their families that our community is thinking of them.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread comfort, compassion, and care beyond our school walls. 💕
We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families for their generous Teddy Bear Donations to support patients at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) sponsored by our SCA!
Because of your kindness, children receiving care will have a soft, comforting friend by their side during their hospital stay. These small acts of generosity bring big smiles and remind patients and their families that our community is thinking of them.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread comfort, compassion, and care beyond our school walls. 💕
📚 Are you a dedicated reader who loves exploring literature, sharing ideas, and being creative? The Enrichment program, Pages and Projects, will meet on Tuesdays starting March 3 from 3:10 to 4:30 for 5 sessions. Members need to be picked up promptly at 4:30.
The club will offer hands-on, artistic activities—like found poetry, squiggle creations, Socratic discussions, and thumbprint art—to build deeper, creative interactions with texts and peers; limited to 25 students, please contact Mrs. Dekker: vivian.dekker@cpschools.com to be added to the roster!
The club will offer hands-on, artistic activities—like found poetry, squiggle creations, Socratic discussions, and thumbprint art—to build deeper, creative interactions with texts and peers; limited to 25 students, please contact Mrs. Dekker: vivian.dekker@cpschools.com to be added to the roster!
In January, our National Junior Honor Society members turned service into action by donating fleece and creating approximately 20 handmade blankets for the children at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD).
Each blanket was made with care, compassion, and a desire to bring comfort to young patients during their hospital stay. We are so proud of our NJHS students for living out the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Each blanket was made with care, compassion, and a desire to bring comfort to young patients during their hospital stay. We are so proud of our NJHS students for living out the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
We are thrilled to announce that Kari Swain is our February Teacher Wish List Winner! 🍎📚
This special surprise celebrates the dedication, passion, and creativity she brings to her students every single day. With her winnings, she plans to purchase fabric for classroom projects and add a special day of cooking with her 6th graders — creating hands-on learning experiences they won’t forget! 🧵👩🍳
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous community partner, Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway and for continuously supporting our teachers and school community. Your investment in education truly makes a difference! 💙
#TeacherWishList #CommunitySupport #HandsOnLearning #StaffSpotlight
This special surprise celebrates the dedication, passion, and creativity she brings to her students every single day. With her winnings, she plans to purchase fabric for classroom projects and add a special day of cooking with her 6th graders — creating hands-on learning experiences they won’t forget! 🧵👩🍳
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous community partner, Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway and for continuously supporting our teachers and school community. Your investment in education truly makes a difference! 💙
#TeacherWishList #CommunitySupport #HandsOnLearning #StaffSpotlight
🚗 Physical Science in Motion! In our Dream Hawks Physical Science classes, students are diving into our Motion Unit with a hands-on Hot Wheels lab!
Students used Hot Wheels cars and constructed test tracks to investigate motion. They carefully measured distance and time, calculated speed, and then created distance–time graphs to analyze motion over time. To take it a step further, they developed speed–time graphs to explore acceleration and see how speed changes are represented visually.
This activity helped students connect real-world motion to key physics concepts like constant speed, changing velocity, and acceleration — all while strengthening their data collection and graphing skills.
Learning is always more powerful when students can see science in action! 💨📊
#PhysicalScience #MotionUnit #STEM #MiddleSchoolScience #HandsOnLearning
Students used Hot Wheels cars and constructed test tracks to investigate motion. They carefully measured distance and time, calculated speed, and then created distance–time graphs to analyze motion over time. To take it a step further, they developed speed–time graphs to explore acceleration and see how speed changes are represented visually.
This activity helped students connect real-world motion to key physics concepts like constant speed, changing velocity, and acceleration — all while strengthening their data collection and graphing skills.
Learning is always more powerful when students can see science in action! 💨📊
#PhysicalScience #MotionUnit #STEM #MiddleSchoolScience #HandsOnLearning
🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
❄️ We are so proud of our Winter student-athletes for an incredible season filled with hard work, dedication, and school spirit! 🏆
🏀 Boys Basketball- Intensity, big plays, and teamwork. You left it all on the court!
MVP: Kellen Hunt
🏀 Girls Basketball- Heart, constant hard work, and pride. You made us proud!
MVP: Onnalynn Whitney
📣 Cheer- Pride, high-spirited, and resilient. Way to compete!
MVP: Nalani Moe
🤼 Wrestling- Commitment, discipline, and determination. You set a new standard!
A special congratulations to our wrestling program for an outstanding accomplishment — we are celebrating THREE City Champions this season!
🥇 City Champ: Carter Workman - 92 LBS
🥇City Champ: Jonathan Crouse - 103 LBS
MVW & 🥇City Champ: Miles Bruin - 175 LBS
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and fans! Way to soar, Hawks!
🏀 Boys Basketball- Intensity, big plays, and teamwork. You left it all on the court!
MVP: Kellen Hunt
🏀 Girls Basketball- Heart, constant hard work, and pride. You made us proud!
MVP: Onnalynn Whitney
📣 Cheer- Pride, high-spirited, and resilient. Way to compete!
MVP: Nalani Moe
🤼 Wrestling- Commitment, discipline, and determination. You set a new standard!
A special congratulations to our wrestling program for an outstanding accomplishment — we are celebrating THREE City Champions this season!
🥇 City Champ: Carter Workman - 92 LBS
🥇City Champ: Jonathan Crouse - 103 LBS
MVW & 🥇City Champ: Miles Bruin - 175 LBS
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and fans! Way to soar, Hawks!
Only two more conditioning practices before try-outs! Don't forget that you must have a completed CMSL current physical on file before you participate! Reach out to Coach Weaver if you have any questions!
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of generosity and support for the family in need. Because of your kindness, they have received all the items they need at this time.
We will still accept gift cards for any amount during February ❤️
Thank you for showing the heart of our community!
We will still accept gift cards for any amount during February ❤️
Thank you for showing the heart of our community!
🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🎤🏆 CITY CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎤
Hickory Middle School Speech Team is CITY CHAMPIONS! 💙🔥
🌟 **1st Place – Prose**
Brielle Tanksley captivated the audience with her powerful and emotional reading of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Her performance was moving, polished, and absolutely unforgettable!
🌟 **2nd Place – Original Oratory**
Skylar Twyman delivered a breathtaking and inspiring original speech, Dancing for the Soul, that lit up the room. Her passion, poise, and powerful message left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance!
We also want to recognize the incredible talent from our Chesapeake middle schools. The competition was fierce, and every student who performed showed courage, preparation, and creativity. We are proud not only of our wins, but of the way our team supported one another, cheered for others, and demonstrated true sportsmanship throughout the event. Winning with grace — and competing with respect — is what HMS is all about.
To our entire Speech Team — thank you for the hours of practice, the courage to perform, and the pride you bring to Hickory Middle School. We are beyond grateful and unbelievably proud to celebrate bringing home the City Championship! 🏆💙
Way to shine, Hawks! ✨
#HMSPride #CityChampions #SpeechTeam #HawksSoar
Hickory Middle School Speech Team is CITY CHAMPIONS! 💙🔥
🌟 **1st Place – Prose**
Brielle Tanksley captivated the audience with her powerful and emotional reading of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Her performance was moving, polished, and absolutely unforgettable!
🌟 **2nd Place – Original Oratory**
Skylar Twyman delivered a breathtaking and inspiring original speech, Dancing for the Soul, that lit up the room. Her passion, poise, and powerful message left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance!
We also want to recognize the incredible talent from our Chesapeake middle schools. The competition was fierce, and every student who performed showed courage, preparation, and creativity. We are proud not only of our wins, but of the way our team supported one another, cheered for others, and demonstrated true sportsmanship throughout the event. Winning with grace — and competing with respect — is what HMS is all about.
To our entire Speech Team — thank you for the hours of practice, the courage to perform, and the pride you bring to Hickory Middle School. We are beyond grateful and unbelievably proud to celebrate bringing home the City Championship! 🏆💙
Way to shine, Hawks! ✨
#HMSPride #CityChampions #SpeechTeam #HawksSoar
🎤 Hickory's Got Talent IS TONIGHT! ✨
February 12, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM
Get your Tickets!
Tickets can be purchased via OSP or GoFan or with cash at the door
🎤 Hickory's Got Talent IS THIS WEEK!
February 12, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Get your Tickets!
Tickets can be purchased via OSPLinks to an external site. or GoFanLinks to an external site. or with cash at the door!
February 12, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Get your Tickets!
Tickets can be purchased via OSPLinks to an external site. or GoFanLinks to an external site. or with cash at the door!
The NJHS is proud to sponsor this year’s “Soup”er Bowl Food Drive, running all throughout February! Help us tackle hunger in our community by donating canned goods and non-perishables — and get ready for a little friendly competition!
6th vs. 7th vs. 8th Grade!
Which grade will bring in the most donations and take home the “Soup”er Bowl Champion title? Every can counts toward victory!
Dates: February 9-27
Drop-Off Location: Front Foyer
Bring your cans, support your grade, and help make a difference. Let’s beat hunger together—one “soup-er” donation at a time!
❤️🩹 A family in our Hickory community has lost their home. During this difficult time, we are coming together to support them as they begin to rebuild.
We are currently accepting donations of clothing, shoes, gift cards, and personal hygiene items, as well as a few items for their dogs, to help meet immediate needs.
Donations can be dropped off at Hickory Middle School or Southeastern Elementary School. Thank you for showing what it means to be a caring and compassionate community. If you have any questions, please contact Lesley.Sarver@cpschools.com for help!
Save the date! DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering all our members an exclusive discount of 20% off throughout the store! Be sure to grab all the things you will need for the upcoming Spring sports season! To access exclusive savings, click the coupon linked below. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and must be shown at the register during checkout. 🏑 🏃🏽♂️ ⚽️ 🏐
Are you an 8th grader? Yes?! Get ready for the Sneaker Ball! Check out these posts for more information. If you have questions, contact Kelsey.Quidley@cpschools.com 👟💃🏻🕺🏾
We are thrilled to recognize De Turlington as our Support Staffulty Person of the Year! De is truly one of the backbones of HMS, keeping the ship running smoothly day in and day out.
Known as the office guru, De is the go-to problem solver for students, parents, and staff alike. Whether she’s managing the student ID badge system, assisting families at the front office, supporting teachers, or handling even the most challenging situations with patience and professionalism, De approaches every task with a positive attitude and welcoming smile.
She consistently goes above and beyond—coming in early, staying late, juggling countless responsibilities, and stepping in wherever help is needed. De’s dedication, vast knowledge, kindness, and reliability make a lasting impact on our school community. She supports others with grace, offers solutions with ease, and makes HMS a better place for everyone.
We are incredibly lucky to have you, De. Thank you for all that you do—you are truly deserving of this honor! ✨
Known as the office guru, De is the go-to problem solver for students, parents, and staff alike. Whether she’s managing the student ID badge system, assisting families at the front office, supporting teachers, or handling even the most challenging situations with patience and professionalism, De approaches every task with a positive attitude and welcoming smile.
She consistently goes above and beyond—coming in early, staying late, juggling countless responsibilities, and stepping in wherever help is needed. De’s dedication, vast knowledge, kindness, and reliability make a lasting impact on our school community. She supports others with grace, offers solutions with ease, and makes HMS a better place for everyone.
We are incredibly lucky to have you, De. Thank you for all that you do—you are truly deserving of this honor! ✨
Please join us in celebrating Nikole D'Emanuele (“Ms. D”), whose impact on our HMS community is nothing short of incredible!
From helping with Federal cards to being a trusted, caring adult that students naturally gravitate toward, Ms. D makes every student feel safe, seen, and valued. Her positive energy and genuine kindness shine through the meaningful relationships she builds every single day.
She is a ray of sunshine for both staff and students—jumping in wherever she’s needed with a smile and never a complaint. Whether she’s welcoming students in the library, sparking a love of reading, or reigning as the Queen of the Bus Ramp, her patience, humor, and dedication make HMS a better place.
Hardworking, invaluable, and always upbeat—Ms. D is truly one of a kind. We are so grateful for all that you do and are proud to celebrate you! 💙✨
From helping with Federal cards to being a trusted, caring adult that students naturally gravitate toward, Ms. D makes every student feel safe, seen, and valued. Her positive energy and genuine kindness shine through the meaningful relationships she builds every single day.
She is a ray of sunshine for both staff and students—jumping in wherever she’s needed with a smile and never a complaint. Whether she’s welcoming students in the library, sparking a love of reading, or reigning as the Queen of the Bus Ramp, her patience, humor, and dedication make HMS a better place.
Hardworking, invaluable, and always upbeat—Ms. D is truly one of a kind. We are so grateful for all that you do and are proud to celebrate you! 💙✨
