
Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. ⏰
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178


📢 Huge Thanks to Hickory Middle School PTSA! 🍦
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Hickory Middle School PTSA for their incredible generosity in sponsoring ice cream for all our students! Your support means the world to us and adds a special treat to our school day.
The smiles on the students' faces as they enjoyed their ice cream were priceless. This act of kindness is a wonderful reminder of the strong community spirit we have at Hickory Middle School.
Thank you, PTSA, for all that you do to make our school a fantastic place to learn and grow. We appreciate your continued dedication and support!

We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva .
Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!📷🌞🎉


🎲The CHANCE of understanding Theoretical and Experimental Probability are 100% for the Shaka Hawks. Students calculated theoretical and experimental probabilities using a number cube and colored tiles in a bag. It was CERTAIN they had fun learning.🎲



🌞 Summer Hours Announcement! 🌞
As we embrace the sunny days of summer, please note our adjusted school hours.


📣 HMS Athletics Department Fall Sports Informational Meeting 📣
🏈🥎️🏃♂️ Attention Athletes and Parents! 🏃♀️⚽📣
Join us on Monday, June 10, at 5:30 PM for an important meeting where our coaches will provide all the details you need about summer clinics, conditioning, and tryouts for fall sports.
Don't miss this opportunity to get prepared and stay ahead! See you there! 💪
#HMSAthletics #FallSports #GetReady #StayInformed


🎉🍰 Cupcake Wars Victory! 🍰🎉
Huge congratulations to our incredible 8th grade Family and Consumer Science classes for their amazing Cupcake Wars competition! The creativity, teamwork, and deliciousness on display were truly impressive. Each team brought their A-game, crafting stunning and scrumptious cupcakes that wowed the judges and tasted as good as they looked. Well done, everyone! 🧁👩🍳👨🍳 #CupcakeWars #FACSrocks #BakingChampions









📚 ATTENTION RISING 6TH GRADERS!! Hickory Elementary, Butts Road Intermediate, and Southeastern!!
Join us in August for 6th Grade Orientation! It's going to be a day of fun and learning the ropes of 6th grade!
🗓 Dates: Tuesday, August 13 & Wednesday, August 14
⏰ Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Sign-up Schedule:
Students with last names A - M: Tuesday
Students with last names N - Z: Wednesday
Parent Information Session: 11:00 am
Sign up Here: https://forms.gle/bh8v428AV5gvkUNg6
If you have a scheduling conflict, simply choose the date that works best for you. Can't wait to see you there! 🌟 #HMS6thGrade #welcomeHAWKS #FirstFlightJr


Mrs. Lansford's 7th grade English Class created a tree of good qualities... a good qualitTREE 🌳 if you would 😉 On each piece of bark 🤎 (or brown paper) the students wrote qualities they value in a friendship, while on the leaves 💚 (green paper) they wrote names of people in their lives that exhibit these good qualities. 🌳🌿☀️🪶 With the school year coming to an end, and the students being told they could choose ANY people in their lives, it was inspiring to see how many students wrote the names of their classmates on the leaves. 🩵😎 Way to SOAR, Hawkeye students.
#GreekMythology #Friendship #GoodQualiTREE #SOAR #TheHawkWay











💊Here is a reminder about picking up medications💊
The last day to pick up all medications from the clinic is the last day of school, June 13th by 2pm. Any medications left after this time will be discarded unless prior arrangements have been made by the nurse. Per CPS policy, students are not allowed to sign out medications. Please email our school nurse, Brooke Thompson at brooke.thompson@cpschools.com if you have any questions.


🏃♂️🏃♀️ Attention all athletes! 🌸 It's time for your spring physicals! Ensure you're in top shape and ready for the upcoming season. Join us on June 11th for a spring physical clinic. Students can pick up a copy of the CMSL Physicals Form from the HMS office. Let's stay healthy and strong together! 💪 Don't forget to bring your completed forms. See you there!


🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.


We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers


🦉🔍 Our young scientists are delving into the fascinating world of owl pellets! By examining these natural treasures, students are uncovering the secrets of energy transfer within an ecosystem. Each pellet tells a story of what the owls have eaten, helping us understand predator-prey relationships and the flow of energy from one organism to another. Learning science hands-on is the best way to bring these concepts to life!
#STEM #HandsOnLearning #EcosystemExploration #FutureScientists 🌿🌱

🌟 Join the Hickory Middle School SCA! 🌟
📝 Complete the application by June 3 to be considered for the 2024-2025 Student Council Association!
🌟 Why Join SCA? 🌟
Join a group of dedicated students making a difference! The SCA organizes fun events, promotes school spirit, and works on projects to benefit our school and community. Be a part of something amazing and impactful!
Application Link: https://forms.gle/82dmjM9bvDZwA8bG8
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action - apply now! #StudentCouncil #SCA #HickoryMiddleSchool 🎓🌟




It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates


🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA


We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!


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! 🎉🎖
