🎤🏆 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! 💙✨
❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
🏔️ Join our 4th Annual Teen Summit, a FREE conference for students in grades 6-12 that tackles real issues that matter. Hear from student peers, teachers, community members, and our featured speaker!
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
🏆 Hickory Middle will be offering sports physicals! This is a convenient opportunity to ensure your student-athlete is up to date and ready to participate in athletics!
Wednesday, February 11th, 3-5PM
Report to the Main Gym with $30 Cash and Pages 1-2 of the CMSL Physical completed and signed! CMSL Physical is available on the HMS Athletics Website. Don't miss out!
Wednesday, February 11th, 3-5PM
Report to the Main Gym with $30 Cash and Pages 1-2 of the CMSL Physical completed and signed! CMSL Physical is available on the HMS Athletics Website. Don't miss out!
Attention, any HMS students who are in the Futsal League, please mark your calendars! Futsal for this weekend is cancelled due to the possibility of inclement weather and rescheduled for Sunday, February 15th! ⚽️
SAVE THE DATE! The Sneaker Ball is back, baby! Friday, March 13, from 7-9 pm!
Want to help? Please see the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A7D3ZDBPKYFV?ref_=wl_share for our Amazon wishlist. Chaperone and volunteer info to come soon.
Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm!
Want to help? Please see the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A7D3ZDBPKYFV?ref_=wl_share for our Amazon wishlist. Chaperone and volunteer info to come soon.
Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm!
🎉 Congratulations to our Student-Athletes of the Month for January!
We celebrate Boys Basketballer, Corbin Scott 🏀, and Girls Basketballer, Kailyn Hedberg 🏀
Coach Underwood highlighted Corbin, saying, "[he] truly embodies what it means to work hard when no one is watching. He is the definition of a team player off the bench and is a dedicated student in the classroom."
Coach Kennedy shares that Kailyn, "is a very respectful, smart, and amazing young lady. She leads her team by example both on and off the court." Also sharing, "she embraces new challenges."
We celebrate Boys Basketballer, Corbin Scott 🏀, and Girls Basketballer, Kailyn Hedberg 🏀
Coach Underwood highlighted Corbin, saying, "[he] truly embodies what it means to work hard when no one is watching. He is the definition of a team player off the bench and is a dedicated student in the classroom."
Coach Kennedy shares that Kailyn, "is a very respectful, smart, and amazing young lady. She leads her team by example both on and off the court." Also sharing, "she embraces new challenges."
Our CHKD Teddy Bear Collection was a huge success — we collected nearly 200 teddy bears to help spread comfort and smiles! 💙
A big shoutout to our 8th grade teams for leading the charge, and an even bigger CONGRATS to the Shadow Hawks for cheesing the competition with 37 teddy bears!
The Sky Hawks swooped in for a very close second — amazing job!
🥇 Shadow Hawks, you were nacho average team — enjoy your well-earned NACHO BAR PRIZE! 🌮🧀
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference for CHKD! 💫
A big shoutout to our 8th grade teams for leading the charge, and an even bigger CONGRATS to the Shadow Hawks for cheesing the competition with 37 teddy bears!
The Sky Hawks swooped in for a very close second — amazing job!
🥇 Shadow Hawks, you were nacho average team — enjoy your well-earned NACHO BAR PRIZE! 🌮🧀
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference for CHKD! 💫
Attention, any HMS students who are in the Futsal League, please mark your calendars! Futsal for this weekend is cancelled due to the possibility of inclement weather and rescheduled for Sunday, February 8th! ⚽️
🧩✨ Puzzle Donations Needed! ✨🧩
We are looking for puzzle donations to support our clubs! If you have gently used or new puzzles you’re willing to share, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Thank you for supporting our Hawks and helping keep minds engaged and challenged!
We are looking for puzzle donations to support our clubs! If you have gently used or new puzzles you’re willing to share, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Thank you for supporting our Hawks and helping keep minds engaged and challenged!
Hickory SCA, the Dream Hawks & Thunder Hawks had an absolute blast Friday night at the Admirals hockey game! From cheering on the home team to soaking in the nonstop energy of the arena, it was the perfect night to hang out and have fun together. 🙌
Between goals, cheers, and plenty of laughs, some of us even explored the cool STEM activities around the rink. Add in school spirit, great company, and hockey excitement, and you’ve got a night to remember! 🦅✨🏒
Between goals, cheers, and plenty of laughs, some of us even explored the cool STEM activities around the rink. Add in school spirit, great company, and hockey excitement, and you’ve got a night to remember! 🦅✨🏒
Check out our Spring Sports Conditioning and Try-Out Information! Remember to make sure you have a current CMSL Physical on file before you attend any sessions! 🏑⚽️ 🏃🏽🏃🏼♀️🏐 Let's Go Hawks!
