Boys interested in attending the open gym from 8-10AM must have a current CMSL physical uploaded i Arbiter Student-Athlete Registration; see website for more information!
Who knew Cheez-Its could make square roots click?
Skyhawks used Cheez-Its to build perfect squares and explore their relationship to square roots. Students could see that 1 × 1 = 1, 2 × 2 = 4, 3 × 3 = 9, and so on—then connect each perfect square to its square root!
Math + snacks = a recipe for learning!
#MathInAction #PerfectSquares #SquareRoots #MathActivities #LearningIsFun
Skyhawks used Cheez-Its to build perfect squares and explore their relationship to square roots. Students could see that 1 × 1 = 1, 2 × 2 = 4, 3 × 3 = 9, and so on—then connect each perfect square to its square root!
Math + snacks = a recipe for learning!
#MathInAction #PerfectSquares #SquareRoots #MathActivities #LearningIsFun
The Shaka Hawks put their knowledge of cell organelles to the test with a delicious hands-on activity! Students created their own edible cells, choosing different candies to represent each organelle and explaining the function of each part.
Once their cells were complete—and their learning was demonstrated—it was time for the best part… enjoying their yummy creations! 😋🔬
Who knew cell biology could be this sweet? 🍭🧪
Once their cells were complete—and their learning was demonstrated—it was time for the best part… enjoying their yummy creations! 😋🔬
Who knew cell biology could be this sweet? 🍭🧪
Our 8th-grade Dream Hawks are working together during a scientific investigation lab focused on measurement and SI units! Students are getting hands-on experience using metric rulers, graduated cylinders, balances, thermometers, and spring scales to collect and analyze data.
From measuring length and mass to exploring temperature and force, our Hawks are putting their science skills to work—one measurement at a time! 🦅📏
From measuring length and mass to exploring temperature and force, our Hawks are putting their science skills to work—one measurement at a time! 🦅📏
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, October 2nd! 🐔
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, October 2nd! 🐔
Three decades of memories. Thousands of students. Countless lessons, friendships, performances, games, celebrations, and moments that have shaped Hickory Middle School into the place it is today.
And while so much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same: our commitment to our Hawks and our community.
We are especially proud that four original HMS Hawks are still teaching and serving our students today!
Mr. Clemens ⭐
Mrs. Dunaway ⭐
Mr. Gedro ⭐
Mr. Holmes ⭐
And while so much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same: our commitment to our Hawks and our community.
We are especially proud that four original HMS Hawks are still teaching and serving our students today!
Mr. Clemens ⭐
Mrs. Dunaway ⭐
Mr. Gedro ⭐
Mr. Holmes ⭐
Congratulations to our Student-Athletes of the Month for September! We celebrate Baseball athlete Davis Wickstrom ⚾️, and Girls' Soccer athlete Makayla Green ⚽️!
Coach Schumacher shares that "Davis has thrived this season through his selfless, team-first attitude and exceptional defensive play. He leads by example and shows the character, commitment, and accountability that make him a tremendous representative of our school."
Coach Dawson praises Makayla in her role as captain for leading by example and also for "showing her competitiveness and compassion for 3 years." He also adds that she is "always dependable, someone her peers, underclassmen, and coaches respect."
Coach Schumacher shares that "Davis has thrived this season through his selfless, team-first attitude and exceptional defensive play. He leads by example and shows the character, commitment, and accountability that make him a tremendous representative of our school."
Coach Dawson praises Makayla in her role as captain for leading by example and also for "showing her competitiveness and compassion for 3 years." He also adds that she is "always dependable, someone her peers, underclassmen, and coaches respect."
For 30 years, Hickory Middle School has had the privilege of serving the Hickory community, helping generations of Hawks learn, grow, discover their passions, and find their place in our school family.
As we celebrate this milestone, each month we’ll be highlighting a special “Hawk Memory” as we look back at the people, traditions, events, and moments that have helped make HMS what it is today.
So, get ready to take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate our history, honor our Hawk family, and remember where we’ve been while looking forward to where we’re going.
Here’s to 30 years of Hickory Middle School—and the many more memories still to come! 🎉
Once a Hawk, always a Hawk!
As we celebrate this milestone, each month we’ll be highlighting a special “Hawk Memory” as we look back at the people, traditions, events, and moments that have helped make HMS what it is today.
So, get ready to take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate our history, honor our Hawk family, and remember where we’ve been while looking forward to where we’re going.
Here’s to 30 years of Hickory Middle School—and the many more memories still to come! 🎉
Once a Hawk, always a Hawk!
IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR FLANNEL ON!
Hawks, get ready to fall into some serious style! Wednesday, October 1 is Falling into Flannel Day!
Break out your favorite flannel and plaid it's cool as we welcome the crisp fall weather. It’s the perfect day to button up, layer up, and leaf summer behind!
So don’t fall behind—grab your flannel and join us for a day that’s sure to be unbe-leaf-able!
October 1: FALLING INTO FLANNEL!
Because around here, we’re fall about it!
Hawks, get ready to fall into some serious style! Wednesday, October 1 is Falling into Flannel Day!
Break out your favorite flannel and plaid it's cool as we welcome the crisp fall weather. It’s the perfect day to button up, layer up, and leaf summer behind!
So don’t fall behind—grab your flannel and join us for a day that’s sure to be unbe-leaf-able!
October 1: FALLING INTO FLANNEL!
Because around here, we’re fall about it!
Create your student’s HMS Scholastic Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool.
Disclaimer: Not all titles will be available to purchase at the fair. #ScholasticBookFairs 📚
Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool.
Disclaimer: Not all titles will be available to purchase at the fair. #ScholasticBookFairs 📚
She represents the very best of what an educator can be, and we are incredibly proud to name our 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year… Kaitlynn Peterson! ✨
Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom. For her students, she is a trusted mentor, a champion, and someone who makes every student feel seen and valued. Whether she’s creating engaging lessons, cheering from the sidelines, or co-leading student organizations, her message is always the same: You matter, and I’m in your corner.
To her colleagues, she is a true collaborator and leader—always willing to share, support, encourage, and lend a helping hand. Through her teaching, leadership, school spirit, and unwavering kindness, she makes HMS a brighter and better place to be.
Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom. For her students, she is a trusted mentor, a champion, and someone who makes every student feel seen and valued. Whether she’s creating engaging lessons, cheering from the sidelines, or co-leading student organizations, her message is always the same: You matter, and I’m in your corner.
To her colleagues, she is a true collaborator and leader—always willing to share, support, encourage, and lend a helping hand. Through her teaching, leadership, school spirit, and unwavering kindness, she makes HMS a brighter and better place to be.
Hawks take on the Wildcats this evening!
Unbeaten and playing with heart, teamwork, and determination! 💪 Come on out and cheer your Hawks to victory!
Baseball @ 5:30PM at GBH ⚾️
Softball @ 5:30PM at GBH 🥎
Girls soccer @ 7:15PM at Greenbrier Middle ⚽️
Unbeaten and playing with heart, teamwork, and determination! 💪 Come on out and cheer your Hawks to victory!
Baseball @ 5:30PM at GBH ⚾️
Softball @ 5:30PM at GBH 🥎
Girls soccer @ 7:15PM at Greenbrier Middle ⚽️
Mrs. Cigich and Mrs. Carawan are SO incredibly proud of our amazing Hickory Hawks! Together, our school blew us away by donating a grand total of 789 boxes of cereal for our Cereal Wars drive!
Here is how the grade levels stacked up: 🏆 8th Grade: 403 boxes! 🥈 6th Grade: 262 boxes! 🥉 7th Grade: 124 boxes!
A huge shout out to our top team champions: 👑 1st Place: The Dream Hawks crushed it with 145 boxes! ⭐ 2nd Place: The Nighthawks were right on their heels with 144 boxes!
Since it was such a close race, the SCA is celebrating BOTH the Dream Hawks and the Nighthawks with a special Popcorn Bar! 🍿✨
Thank you to everyone who donated and showed what Hawk Pride is all about! You guys rock!
Here is how the grade levels stacked up: 🏆 8th Grade: 403 boxes! 🥈 6th Grade: 262 boxes! 🥉 7th Grade: 124 boxes!
A huge shout out to our top team champions: 👑 1st Place: The Dream Hawks crushed it with 145 boxes! ⭐ 2nd Place: The Nighthawks were right on their heels with 144 boxes!
Since it was such a close race, the SCA is celebrating BOTH the Dream Hawks and the Nighthawks with a special Popcorn Bar! 🍿✨
Thank you to everyone who donated and showed what Hawk Pride is all about! You guys rock!
In Computer Science, our Hawks became magical programmers during the Niffler Treasure Roundup Challenge! 💎
Working in small groups, they used block code to program their Ozobot "Nifflers" to navigate a mat, collect scattered treasures, and return them to a drop zone within 30 seconds. Along the way, they practiced sequencing, direction, measurement, problem-solving, testing, and debugging. There were plenty of wrong turns - but just like real programmers, these Hawks adjusted their code and tried again! Way to SOAR! 🪄
Working in small groups, they used block code to program their Ozobot "Nifflers" to navigate a mat, collect scattered treasures, and return them to a drop zone within 30 seconds. Along the way, they practiced sequencing, direction, measurement, problem-solving, testing, and debugging. There were plenty of wrong turns - but just like real programmers, these Hawks adjusted their code and tried again! Way to SOAR! 🪄
Do you have a student-athlete? Do you want to plan ahead for a physical? Check out the dates for our scheduled physicals for the year! You can find the CMSL Physical Form on our website. Don't forget to fill out pages 1-2 and bring your $30 cash!
First Staffulty Underground Spirit Day of the year to celebrate the one and only Dolly Parton! 🤠💖
From big hair and even bigger personalities to country glam and plenty of sparkle, our Staffulty showed up ready to Dolly-ify the halls! 😂✨
Our HMS Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school!
Your student is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair, October 2 - 9, in the Media Center! Get them prepared by visiting: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool
where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet.
It’s going to be the Best. Fair. Ever! Disclaimer: Not all titles will be available to purchase at the fair. #ScholasticBookFairs 📚
Your student is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair, October 2 - 9, in the Media Center! Get them prepared by visiting: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool
where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet.
It’s going to be the Best. Fair. Ever! Disclaimer: Not all titles will be available to purchase at the fair. #ScholasticBookFairs 📚
Who says quiz review has to mean sitting quietly with a study guide? In this hands-on lesson, our Night Hawks worked in groups of 3–4 to create four celestial bodies using Play-Doh, colorful beads for different materials, and even salt for cosmic dust! 🌌
With guiding slides on the board, students collaborated, created, and put their knowledge to the test. And when it came time to model a meteor, one brave group member took learning to new heights—literally! 🚀 They traveled up to our ceiling-mounted Earth to demonstrate how a meteoroid becomes a meteor and ultimately a meteorite. ☄️
Hands-on learning, teamwork, creativity, and a little friendly competition make for one stellar review! 🌎⭐
With guiding slides on the board, students collaborated, created, and put their knowledge to the test. And when it came time to model a meteor, one brave group member took learning to new heights—literally! 🚀 They traveled up to our ceiling-mounted Earth to demonstrate how a meteoroid becomes a meteor and ultimately a meteorite. ☄️
Hands-on learning, teamwork, creativity, and a little friendly competition make for one stellar review! 🌎⭐
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Britt to the Nest! 🪹 ✨
From ensuring a safe space for our Hawks to achieve their goals to welcoming visitors to our building, he will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights.
From ensuring a safe space for our Hawks to achieve their goals to welcoming visitors to our building, he will play an important role in helping our Hawks reach new heights.
In Mrs. Wafford’s class, our Hawks put their kitchen equipment knowledge to the test with an intense—and hilarious—game of Headbandz! 🧑🍳👀
Who knew learning about kitchen equipment could be this much fun?! Learning, laughing, and a little friendly competition… that’s the Hawk Way!
Who knew learning about kitchen equipment could be this much fun?! Learning, laughing, and a little friendly competition… that’s the Hawk Way!
