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Today, Mrs. Taormina’s class took on the “Step-Up Challenge” to honor first responders who climbed 110 flights of stairs on 9/11! As a class, they completed 110 step-ups in remembrance of the courageous men and women who sacrificed so much that day. ❤️🤍💙🗽

Auditions are coming up, and we’re looking for talented Hawks who are ready to step into the spotlight and be part of something exciting!

AUDITION SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Sept. 17 🎬
3:00–4:30 PM — Auditions Begin!

Tuesday, Sept. 17
5 PM — Parent Information Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 18 🎬
3:00–5:30 PM — Auditions

Thursday, Sept. 19 🎬
3:00–5:30 PM — Auditions

Friday, Sept. 20 🎬
3:00–5:30 PM — Auditions

Come ready to share your talent, try something new, make memories, and SOAR with HMS Theatre! 🎭✨

Calling All Hawks! Do You Have Something to Say?

Think you’re funny? Dramatic? Persuasive? Great at storytelling? Speech Team might be for YOU!

Come to the Speech Interest Meeting to learn how you can perform, compete, and represent our school!

September 23, 2026
Room 412 – Ms. Davis’s Room from 3:00-3:30

Why join Speech?
In the past, our Hawks have dominated the competition! We have received:
1st Place – Prose
2nd Place – Oratory
CITY CHAMPIONS!

Whether you love acting, debating, storytelling, or just want to build confidence speaking in front of others, Speech is a place where your voice matters.

Come see what Speech is all about — you might be our next champion!

Have you ever dreamed of being on stage? Do you love acting, singing, dancing, creating, or being part of a team? HMS Theatre might be the place for you! 🌟

Join us for an Informational Meeting to learn more about HMS Theatre, upcoming opportunities, auditions, performances, and how you can get involved!

HMS Theatre Informational Meeting 🎬
Friday, September 11
3-3:30PM

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or have never stepped on stage before, there’s a place for you!

Come learn more, meet the theatre team, and discover how you can SOAR on stage! 🦅🎭

Hey Hawks! We are looking for your first day of school pictures! 📚🍎
Please use the form to upload your smiling, excited for the first day faces: https://forms.gle/HFnkHsxrhSTpaTDb8

Let's SOAR together this year! ✨

Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest! 🪹

These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!

Welcome to the Nest—Ms. Mateo!

From providing a safe space for our Hawks to achieve their goals to helping students with various needs, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨

We are beyond thankful for these Navy Volunteers who came to help get HMS ready for the school year! Thank you for your service and all you did today on our campus! 🇺🇸

PTSA Spirit Wear is HERE! 🎉. Whether you’re cheering from the stands, showing off your school pride, or want to rep the Hawks around town, we’ve got something for everyone!
T-Shirts & V-Necks
Shorts & Sweatpants
Long Sleeves
Sweatshirts & Hoodies
…and several fun Hickory Hawks designs to choose from!

Order Deadline: September 14th
Estimated Delivery: 3–4 weeks after the order deadline
Don’t wait—get your gear ordered and let’s fill the halls, sidelines, and stands with HAWK PRIDE! 🦅
Be proud. Be loud. BE A HAWK!

Order Online: https://hmshawks.givebacks.com/shop

We are excited and ready to welcome back our HMS Hawks to the Nest! 🪹
Check out our amazing Staffulty that will help your Hawk soar to new heights this school year! ✨

Post-selection, HMS Hawks Football gets right to work! 🏈 The storm outside couldn’t stop the Hawks from getting a workout in and starting the season strong. No excuses. No wasted days. Time to work. #HMSHawks #HawksFootball #GetToWork #GoHawks

Time change for softball try-outs due to weather. Please see the time change to 6-8PM!

Welcome Back, Hawks!
The halls are ready, our staff is excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our Hawk families back for Open House! 🎉
Come meet your teachers, reconnect with friends, explore the school, and get ready to SOAR into an amazing new school year! ✨
We’re looking forward to seeing our students and families as we kick off another year of learning, growth, and Hawk pride!

Please join us in welcoming our newest educators to the Nest! 🪹
These talented individuals are ready to spread their wings and soar with our students!
Welcome to the Nest—Ms. Mallon!
From providing a positive learning environment for our Hawks to achieve their goals to helping students with various needs, she will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights. ✨

HICKORY BOROUGH — LET’S BE NICE HUMANS! 💙💗

Hickory Middle SCA is bringing back our “Always Be a Nice Human” T-Shirt! 👕🦅

Our goal is to make Hickory Borough a KINDNESS COMMUNITY—and we want YOU to be part of it!
Shirts start at $18
Help us reach our goal of 100 shirts!
All shirts will be delivered to Hickory Middle and sorted by school.

Please include your school/community in the ORDER NOTES when ordering!

Let’s make Hickory Borough the NICEST place to be! 💗💙💚

Be kind. Be respectful. Be a Hickory Hawk. 🦅

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Check out all the important information for football try-outs starting Tuesday next week! 🏈

The final days of Summer Football Conditioning are coming to a close, and the HMS Hawks are putting in the work! The effort, energy, and commitment have been outstanding as we prepare for the upcoming season. The Hawks are getting stronger, coming together as a team, and getting ready to go! 🏈🦅 The season is almost here. GO HAWKS!

The Open Gym for both boys and girls basketball on August 29 is cancelled! Stay tuned for updates on the boys side! Girls has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 5th from 12-2pm! Please be sure to have a current physical uploaded into the Arbiter Student-Registration before you attend.

Girls Basketball Open Gym: August 29, 12-2PM, HMS Main Gym
Ladies interested in attending the session must have a current CMSL physical uploaded in the Arbiter Student-Athlete Registration; see the website for more information.