Hickory Middle Futsal Fundraiser is open to grades 6-8 boys and girls. Teams are coed.
Game Dates: January 10, 17, 24, and 31
* Where: HMS gym
* When: Sunday mornings
* Price: $80
* 2 games per day/40 minute games
* Will receive an HMS Futsal shirt
MUST HAVE A CMSL PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PLAY
Game Dates: January 10, 17, 24, and 31
* Where: HMS gym
* When: Sunday mornings
* Price: $80
* 2 games per day/40 minute games
* Will receive an HMS Futsal shirt
MUST HAVE A CMSL PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PLAY
Beautiful day for a Lifetime Activity like Bocce Ball during PE at HMS! ☀️
Our Hawks are enjoying the fresh air, getting active, and learning skills they can carry with them long after their school days. Lifetime activities promote teamwork, coordination, sportsmanship, and, most importantly, finding fun ways to stay active at every age!
A little sunshine, friendly competition, and lots of Hawk spirit make for a great day in PE!
The 6th and 7th grade students from the classes of Mrs. Carey King, Mrs. Ivanac & Mrs. Horton learned about Veterans Day and what it means to be a Veteran. They discussed that we have very special Veterans right here at HMS. To show their appreciation, the students created special thank you notes and made a surprise delivery to each person. We are truly grateful for their service and that they now work at HMS! ❤️🤍💙
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and especially our Hawks,
Bob Beauter
Donnell Britt
Danielle Carawan
Bill Inns
Yvonne Johnson
Mike Kramer
Joaquin Schumacher
What a game! Our National Junior Honor Society hosted Hickory Middle School's FIRST EVER Charity Basketball Game, and it was one for the books!
The Staffulty may have taken home the W against our student team, but the REAL victory happened off the court!
Thanks to the generosity and support of our Hawk community, NJHS raised OVER $1,700 for the Cops & Kids Fund sponsored by the Chesapeake Police Department!
We are incredibly proud of our NJHS students for taking the initiative to organize an event that brought our school community together while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, cheered, participated, and helped make this first-ever event such a success!
The final score may have favored the Staffulty, but when it comes to giving back, OUR HAWKS ARE ALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆
The Staffulty may have taken home the W against our student team, but the REAL victory happened off the court!
Thanks to the generosity and support of our Hawk community, NJHS raised OVER $1,700 for the Cops & Kids Fund sponsored by the Chesapeake Police Department!
We are incredibly proud of our NJHS students for taking the initiative to organize an event that brought our school community together while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, cheered, participated, and helped make this first-ever event such a success!
The final score may have favored the Staffulty, but when it comes to giving back, OUR HAWKS ARE ALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Hawks Taking the Lead!
Our amazing SCA had an absolute BLAST attending the VSCA Region 2 Conference at Western Branch High School!
The day was filled with leadership, service, collaboration, and LOTS of school spirit!
Leading with Service: Our Hawks supported Friends of Foster Care by packaging birthday bags for foster families, helping make birthdays extra special for local youth in foster care. What a wonderful way to spread a little birthday joy!
Leading with Ideas: Our members participated in student-led leadership sessions hosted by student leaders from across Chesapeake! We learned alongside the Hawks, Bruins, Grizzlies, Braves, and Jaguars. Topics ranged from jazzing up pep rallies to promoting inclusive school spirit. So many great ideas to bring back to HMS!
Leading with Spirit: We wrapped up the day with an AMAZING pep rally led by the Bruins! Let's just say our Hawks were ALL IN and having the time of their lives!
A HUGE thank-you to Western Branch High School for hosting such an incredible day and to all the student leaders who shared their ideas, energy, and enthusiasm!
Days like this remind us that leadership isn't just about having a voice. It's about using that voice, serving others, building connections, and making our schools better places for everyone.
Once a Hawk, Always a Leader! 🐦💙🖤
Our amazing SCA had an absolute BLAST attending the VSCA Region 2 Conference at Western Branch High School!
The day was filled with leadership, service, collaboration, and LOTS of school spirit!
Leading with Service: Our Hawks supported Friends of Foster Care by packaging birthday bags for foster families, helping make birthdays extra special for local youth in foster care. What a wonderful way to spread a little birthday joy!
Leading with Ideas: Our members participated in student-led leadership sessions hosted by student leaders from across Chesapeake! We learned alongside the Hawks, Bruins, Grizzlies, Braves, and Jaguars. Topics ranged from jazzing up pep rallies to promoting inclusive school spirit. So many great ideas to bring back to HMS!
Leading with Spirit: We wrapped up the day with an AMAZING pep rally led by the Bruins! Let's just say our Hawks were ALL IN and having the time of their lives!
A HUGE thank-you to Western Branch High School for hosting such an incredible day and to all the student leaders who shared their ideas, energy, and enthusiasm!
Days like this remind us that leadership isn't just about having a voice. It's about using that voice, serving others, building connections, and making our schools better places for everyone.
Once a Hawk, Always a Leader! 🐦💙🖤
We are excited to celebrate our Hawk military families! Please join us on Monday, November 23rd, 2026, from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM in the front foyer for donuts and coffee as a small token of our gratitude for your service. The whole family is welcome, and we will also offer the opportunity to capture a family portrait just in time for the holidays.
Please use the link below to sign up by November 16th so we can get an accurate headcount for food and photos. We can't wait to see you there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4A62BA0FBCE9-67311561-military
Please use the link below to sign up by November 16th so we can get an accurate headcount for food and photos. We can't wait to see you there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4A62BA0FBCE9-67311561-military
Our 6th graders on the Surf Hawks team participated in a hands-on math lesson this week!
Students used Cheez-It crackers as square units to explore, build, and visualize Perfect Squares.
Working in pairs, they teamed up to construct edible models and logged their data to uncover a pattern. Who knew math could taste this good?
The HMS Annual Hawk Santa Collection is Coming!
The holiday season is a time for giving, and our Hickory Hawks have an opportunity to make a difference for families in our own community!
From November 16–20, we will be collecting cash donations to support Hickory families who need a little extra assistance this holiday season. All money collected will go directly toward helping these families enjoy a brighter holiday.
Students can turn in their cash donations to their homeroom teachers throughout the week. We'll be keeping track of each homeroom's donations with a paper-chain countdown! As donations come in, links will be added to each homeroom's chain so everyone can watch the giving grow throughout the week. We are also accepting donations through our HMS Givebacks link.
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/hickorymiddle/shop/items/a1fad71620
And there's a little friendly competition! The TOP 3 homerooms that collect the most money will win a holiday-themed treat table courtesy of the SCA!
Let's come together, spread some holiday cheer, and show what it means to be a Hawk. Every dollar makes a difference!
The holiday season is a time for giving, and our Hickory Hawks have an opportunity to make a difference for families in our own community!
From November 16–20, we will be collecting cash donations to support Hickory families who need a little extra assistance this holiday season. All money collected will go directly toward helping these families enjoy a brighter holiday.
Students can turn in their cash donations to their homeroom teachers throughout the week. We'll be keeping track of each homeroom's donations with a paper-chain countdown! As donations come in, links will be added to each homeroom's chain so everyone can watch the giving grow throughout the week. We are also accepting donations through our HMS Givebacks link.
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/hickorymiddle/shop/items/a1fad71620
And there's a little friendly competition! The TOP 3 homerooms that collect the most money will win a holiday-themed treat table courtesy of the SCA!
Let's come together, spread some holiday cheer, and show what it means to be a Hawk. Every dollar makes a difference!
CITY CHAMPIONS! 🏆⚽
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team on capturing the City Championship title! Your hard work, determination, teamwork, and commitment to one another have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished.
You set a goal, put in the work, and finished on top! Way to SOAR, Hawks!
CITY CHAMPS LOOK GOOD IN TEAL! 🏆
Mrs. Liverman, Mrs. Wafford, and POD Coach Mrs. Ehret attended the AMLE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where they presented “Brain Boosts for Block Scheduling: Simple Strategies to Keep Students Engaged.” They shared fun, easy-to-use strategies and activities to help keep students engaged, focused, and actively learning throughout the school day. It was a great opportunity to share ideas with middle school teachers from across the country!
Hey Hawks! Don't forget about picture retakes! 📸 Your picture is used for the school’s student identification & yearbook. Wear solid, bright colors to enhance your portrait. Avoid reflective jewelry.
3D printing meets positive behavior at Hickory Middle School! 🦅
Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. LeClair, Mrs. Carey-King, and Mrs. Horton have teamed up for an ongoing Desk Pet behavior incentive that combines student motivation, creativity, and technology!
Each student had the opportunity to select their own 3D-printed desk pet, and students have opportunities to spin a 3D-printed vending machine to collect accessories for their pets as part of the incentive program.
These pictures capture Mrs. Carey-King’s class showing off their desk pets and exploring their new 3D-printed vending machine!
#HickoryMiddleSchool #3DPrinting #PositiveBehavior #StudentEngagement
Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. LeClair, Mrs. Carey-King, and Mrs. Horton have teamed up for an ongoing Desk Pet behavior incentive that combines student motivation, creativity, and technology!
Each student had the opportunity to select their own 3D-printed desk pet, and students have opportunities to spin a 3D-printed vending machine to collect accessories for their pets as part of the incentive program.
These pictures capture Mrs. Carey-King’s class showing off their desk pets and exploring their new 3D-printed vending machine!
#HickoryMiddleSchool #3DPrinting #PositiveBehavior #StudentEngagement
BISCUIT FRIDAYS ARE HERE! 🚨
Start your Friday off right with a chicken biscuit! SCA and NJHS will be selling them for $5 at the Library Entrance on the first Friday of every month.
Don't miss out—bring your $5 this Friday, November 6th! 🐔
Start your Friday off right with a chicken biscuit! SCA and NJHS will be selling them for $5 at the Library Entrance on the first Friday of every month.
Don't miss out—bring your $5 this Friday, November 6th! 🐔
The October Would You Rather Wednesday results are in!
The votes have been counted, and here are your winners!
You'd rather go up against the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man than 100 Slimer ghosts!
You'd rather escape a rolling boulder than a room full of snakes!
You prefer corn mazes to hayrides!
And you love chocolate over candy!
Did your favorite win? Let us know in the comments! 👇
HMS, you have spoken!
#ThunderHawks #HickoryHawks #WouldYouRatherWednesday #HawkPride
The votes have been counted, and here are your winners!
You'd rather go up against the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man than 100 Slimer ghosts!
You'd rather escape a rolling boulder than a room full of snakes!
You prefer corn mazes to hayrides!
And you love chocolate over candy!
Did your favorite win? Let us know in the comments! 👇
HMS, you have spoken!
#ThunderHawks #HickoryHawks #WouldYouRatherWednesday #HawkPride
IT’S GAME TIME, HAWKS!
The countdown is ON! Get ready for the ultimate showdown at our STAFF VS. STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAME!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Grab your tickets on GoFan for just $5!
DATE: November 9
TIP-OFF: 5:30 PM
TICKETS: $5 on GoFan
AND THERE’S MORE… POP-UP SPIRIT DAY!
It’s time to rep your favorite team, break out your best basketball gear, and bring that school spirit! Wear your jerseys, rock your sneakers, and show everyone what HAWK PRIDE looks like!
Grab your tickets!
Gear up for Spirit Day!
Bring the energy!
PACK THE STANDS!
LET’S GO, HAWKS! LET’S GET LOUD!
The countdown is ON! Get ready for the ultimate showdown at our STAFF VS. STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAME!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Grab your tickets on GoFan for just $5!
DATE: November 9
TIP-OFF: 5:30 PM
TICKETS: $5 on GoFan
AND THERE’S MORE… POP-UP SPIRIT DAY!
It’s time to rep your favorite team, break out your best basketball gear, and bring that school spirit! Wear your jerseys, rock your sneakers, and show everyone what HAWK PRIDE looks like!
Grab your tickets!
Gear up for Spirit Day!
Bring the energy!
PACK THE STANDS!
LET’S GO, HAWKS! LET’S GET LOUD!
This November, Hickory Middle School joins in recognizing and celebrating the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American communities.
Throughout the month, we encourage our Hawks to learn about the diverse Indigenous peoples who have shaped our nation's history and continue to make meaningful contributions to our communities today.
At HMS, we believe learning about different cultures and perspectives helps us grow in understanding, appreciation, and respect for one another.
Let's celebrate the history, heritage, and voices of Native American communities!
Throughout the month, we encourage our Hawks to learn about the diverse Indigenous peoples who have shaped our nation's history and continue to make meaningful contributions to our communities today.
At HMS, we believe learning about different cultures and perspectives helps us grow in understanding, appreciation, and respect for one another.
Let's celebrate the history, heritage, and voices of Native American communities!
A huge GOOD LUCK to our three fall sports teams advancing to their final championships! 🏆
Baseball ⚾️
Girls Soccer ⚽️
Softball 🥎
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and determination you have shown throughout the season.
As you prepare for the final competition, keep practicing hard, stay focused, trust your preparation, and remember the goal you have been working toward all season long!
Leave it all out there, compete with heart, and represent Hickory with pride!
Winter Tryout Information is here! Please make sure to see additional information in the November Hawk Headlines! You MUST be registered on the Student-Athlete Registration through Arbiter. Please visit HMS Athletics Website for a link to access the registration. You will upload a current CMSL to the registration. We are NOT accepting paper copies.
As our Hawks prepare to take the field for the City Championship, they took a break from the competition for their annual Halloween softball game! A little friendly competition, lots of laughs, and some creative costumes made for a great time! 🥎
Congratulations to Madison Dobak and Adalyn Rolfes, voted Best Costumes! 🏆
Wishing all of our Hickory Hawks a Halloween filled with tricks, treats, and lots of fun! Have a spooktacular time, stay safe, and make some sweet memories! 🧡🖤
Happy Halloween, Hawks! 🎃👻