2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events
🌸🏆 Spring Athletics Awards Night! 🏆🌸
Get ready to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our amazing athletes! Join us for our Spring Athletics Awards on Tuesday, May 14th, starting at 5:30 pm in the HMS Auditorium.
It's time to recognize our outstanding players, coaches, and teams for their incredible efforts throughout the season. Spread the word, bring your family and friends, and let's make this an unforgettable evening of recognition and appreciation. See you there! 🎉🎖
🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
🏆🎉 Incredible news! Our boys' soccer team has just secured the CMSL Championship title in their inaugural season! 🎉🏆
We couldn't be prouder of our team's hard work, dedication, and talent. From day one, they've shown incredible determination and teamwork, and it's paid off in the best possible way. Massive congratulations to each player and coach Clark. Your passion and commitment have truly made history for our school!
Let's celebrate this amazing achievement together and keep the spirit of victory alive! Go Hawks! ⚽️🥇 #CityChampions #InauguralSeasonSuccess #CPSCelebrates 🎉🏆
🏆 Soaring to new heights at last night's city track finals! Congrats to our high jump award winners for reaching for the stars and landing amongst the best. Nalani Moe finished in 3rd place and Parker Hannon brought home the championship with a 1st place finish. Congratulations to the boys and girls track teams and Coaches Underwood and Stenger for a successful season.🌟 #CityTrackFinals #HighJumpHeroes
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
🎁 Join us in celebrating Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉
We're collecting gift card donations to show our incredible team some love and gratitude. If you'd like to contribute, simply drop off your gift card at the front desk by [deadline]. Every little bit helps make this week extra special for our amazing staff! Thank you for your support! ❤️
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
🌟 Celebrating our future stars! ⚽🎉 This week's game wasn't just about goals, it was about honoring our incredible 8th graders who have shown dedication, passion, and skill on and off the field. Here's to their journey ahead and the indelible mark they've left on Hickory Soccer! 📸👏
🗓📖Next week HMS Family Engagement Committee will be hosting a Literacy Night! Come check out the book fair, as well as, support our PTSA. 🏫
Can't attend? Support the book fair online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool
🌞☀️ Embracing the sunshine and diving into "The Outsiders" with our Raptor Team! There's nothing like fresh air and a good book to spark imagination and inspire learning. 📚🍃
💥As we gear up to honor our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re reaching out to you, our valued parents, to join us in making this celebration truly special. Please consider making a donation towards Teacher Appreciation Week. 🎁
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../20F0F44ACAB23ABFA7...
📚The Book Fair is coming to HMS!!📚
🗓April 29 - May 3
🛍Parents may shop during the school day.
Family Engagement Night is May 2 from 5 pm - 6 pm and the book fair will be open!
Go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool for all the details!
📚The Book Fair is coming to HMS!!📚
🗓April 29 - May 3
🛍Parents may shop during the school day.
Family Engagement Night is May 2 from 5 pm - 6 pm and the book fair will be open!
Go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hickorymiddleschool for all the details!
🎭✨🕌 Exciting Announcement! 🕌✨🎭
Attention, Hickory Middle School community! Get ready to embark on a magical carpet ride with our upcoming Spring Drama Musical: Aladdin Jr.!
Join us for an enchanting evening filled with dazzling performances, toe-tapping music, and unforgettable memories. Our talented cast and crew have been working tirelessly to bring the timeless tale of Aladdin to life on stage, and we can't wait to share their hard work with you!
Bring the whole family for a journey to the mystical city of Agrabah, where a street rat named Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and embarks on a quest to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. With the help of his loyal friends and the powerful Genie, Aladdin learns that true strength lies within.
Don't miss out on this spectacular production that promises to be fun for all ages! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to experience the magic of Aladdin Jr. at Hickory Middle School.
Tickets are available NOW on OSP. Buy yours today! Let's make this a show to remember! 🎟✨ #HMSAladdinJr #SpringMusical #MagicCarpetRide
🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
