Travar sets the standard by demonstrating what it means to lead with integrity, show respect, and strive for success both in and out of the classroom. 🏀 📚👟✨
Our SCA leaders are hard at work planning their annual 8th grade End-of-Year Bake Sale! 🍪🎉 This student-led event is more than just sweet treats—it’s all about giving back. All proceeds will benefit Best Day Foundation, an incredible nonprofit that helps children with special needs experience the joy of surfing, bodyboarding, and other fun beach activities alongside supportive volunteers.
We are beyond proud of our SCA leaders for their dedication, compassion, and leadership. They continue to show what it means to make a difference in their community, and their advisors couldn’t be more impressed with their hard work and heart. 💙
Hickory community—get ready! This amazing bake sale is coming your way in June, and you won’t want to miss it! 🧁✨
The Hickory Dance Troupe would like to invite you to try out for their team next year! Audition choreography will be taught at the audition clinic on May 17th, and the Auditions will occur on May 18th! You can access the Google Form for sign-ups on our website!
From managing daily operations to supporting instruction and building strong relationships, their impact is felt throughout our school community. We are grateful for their commitment and the many ways they go above and beyond. 🫶🏽
Congratulations to 8th grader- Ava LaRocca on being selected for this year’s All VA Honor Choir! 🎶👏
Ava is one of only about 150 singers from across the entire state chosen for this prestigious honor—an incredible achievement that reflects her talent, dedication, and hard work.
She will be traveling to Richmond on April 16–17 to participate in this special event. If you see her, be sure to wish her well and celebrate this amazing accomplishment!
A huge thank you to our media specialists- Ms. Mayfield and Ms. Timmons for their support and creativity! 🫶🏽
Our science students put their creativity and problem-solving to the test in a STEAM challenge: designing and constructing paper chains using limited supplies. Through teamwork, innovation, and perseverance, one group stretched their success to nearly 10 feet! ⛓️
SCA APPLICATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🚨
Want to help run the BEST events at school? 👀
SCA is looking for future leaders who are ready to bring the energy, ideas, and school spirit! Open to current 6th and 7th-grade Hawks!
You could help plan:
• Pep Rallies
• Spirit Weeks
• End-of-Summer Luau 🌺
• Candy Cane Challenge 🎄
• Boo Grams!
AND so much more!
If you love teamwork, leadership, and making school fun for everyone, this is YOUR moment!
Grab your application from Mrs. Cigich (Room 410) or Mrs. Carawan (Room 308 - 8th grade). Applications are due Friday, May 1!
Don’t just go to school… help make it AMAZING. 💥
Together, we support the USO. ❤️ Together, we support our heroes. 💙
Whichever grade collects the MOST silver coins for the USO WINS a prize! HELP OUR HEROES & WIN!
Support our Military Connected Hawks!
Tuesday: Where in the World? Day 🌍 Wear a shirt from:
A state you lived in, a country you have been to, or a place you dreamed of going to
Wednesday: Purple Up Day! 💜 Wear PURPLE to support our Military Hawks!
Thursday: Camo Day 🪖 Wear your favorite camo gear!
Friday: Red. White, & Blue ❤️🤍💙 Show your pride by wearing red, white, and blue or stars & stripes!
Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅
April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸
April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.
April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933
As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events
Ready to trade the classroom for the coast? We’re kicking off the ultimate Spring Break transition with Outer Banks Spirit Day! 🌊 🌴
Pogue life forever! Must have good vibes and island style. Here’s the uniform:
👕 Tropical shirts & Surf brands
🧢 Baseball caps (turned backwards, obviously)
😎 Your darkest sunglasses
Whether you’re hunting for gold or just hunting for a seat at lunch, let’s see that Pogue spirit! Tag us in your fits! 📸
#OuterBanks #PogueLife #SpiritDay #SpringBreakTransition #OBXStyle #SchoolSpirit
🎬 THURSDAY: The One Where We All Wear Pajamas
Whether you’re rocking your favorite plaid sets, an oversized shirt, or your "Central Perk" best, it’s all about maximum comfort. No need to get dressed up—we’re on a break from "real" clothes!
The Vitals:
The Dress Code: Your coziest PJs.
The Vibe: Pure 90s nostalgia.
"I’m not even sorry." — Rachel Green (and us, while wearing pajamas in public).
Grab your coffee mugs and let’s make this the most relaxed spirit day in history. See you there! 🦞✨
#Friends #SpiritDay #TheOneWhereWeAllWearPajamas #CentralPerkVibes #PajamaDay
Coach Clark shared that Jeremiah has been a cornerstone of the program, and throughout this season, "he has continued to make a major impact, consistently contributing to the scoreboard with an impressive number of goals. Beyond his performance, Jeremiah has embraced a leadership role, serving as a positive example for the younger players. His work ethic, attitude, and commitment to excellence have set the standard for what it means to be a Hawk."
Coach Weaver praises Brooklyn for always showing up with a positive attitude and stated she "outworks almost everyone on the field and is one of the most encouraging teammates on the team. Her dedication and aggressiveness are contagious, and it isn't a surprise that she is one of our leading scorers."
🛠️ WEDNESDAY: Phineas & Ferb Day
Theme: Twin Day (Dress like your besties!)
Phineas and Ferb never go on an adventure alone, and neither should you! Whether you have a biological twin or a "soul twin" best friend, today is the day to coordinate your look and show off your creative bond.
🎨 How to Coordinate:
The Classic Duo: One of you rocks the orange stripes (Phineas), and the other goes for the high-waisted purple pants and green hair (Ferb).
Simple Sync: Not into costumes? Just wear matching colors, identical graphic tees, or the same hairstyle with your bestie.
📸 Capture the Invention
Found your twin? Snap a photo in front of your latest "backyard project" and tag us! We want to see the most creative pairs on campus.
#PhineasAndFerbDay #TwinDay #SpiritWeek #BestieGoals #IKnowWhatWereGonnaDoToday
After weeks of studying the Holocaust and reading Night by Elie Wiesel, our 8th grade students had the incredible opportunity to hear a real, personal story of survival. Mrs. Bergren, an award-winning author and Holocaust educator, shared her father’s powerful experience during and after World War II.
Her book, Witness for My Father, brings his story to life and reminds us all of the importance of remembrance, empathy, and standing up against injustice.
This was a meaningful and unforgettable experience for our students, and we are so grateful she spent time with us.
The Dream Hawks are taking writing to the championship level! 🏆 Students hit the court and brought their A-game, dribbling through ideas, shooting for strong thesis statements, and scoring BIG with powerful evidence and topic sentences.
Every great sentence is a slam dunk.
Every strong paragraph is a buzzer-beater. 💥
Our writing rockstars proved that essays do not have to be boring; they can be a full-on tournament experience!
Who knew writing could feel this exciting? 🏀📚
Attention all 7th graders, National Junior Honor Society forms are due THIS FRIDAY, April 3. Please return completed forms to Mrs. Peterson or Mrs. Swain no later than this Friday. Late forms will not be accepted. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference at HMS! 📣
TUESDAY: Stranger Things Day 📻
The Theme: 80s Hawkins Realness
Things are getting strange this Tuesday! We’re turning back the clock to the decade of synth-wave, arcade high scores, and denim... lots of denim. Make sure your fit is Hawkins-approved.
How to Dress the Part 🚲 :
The Classics: High socks, denim on denim, and oversized flannels.
The Gear: Retro graphic tees, corduroy jackets, or your best Hawkins High spirit wear.
The Hair: If it isn’t held up by a can of Aquanet hairspray, is it even the 80s?
Join the Party📸
Snap a photo of your 80s crew and tag us! We want to see who’s ready to battle a Demogorgon (or just make it to second period on time).
#StrangerThingsDay #80sVibes #SpiritWeek #HawkinsHigh #FriendsDontLie
