Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
🎉 Attention Rising 6th Graders and Parents! 🎉
📢 We’re excited to invite students from Butts Road Intermediate, Hickory Elementary, and Southeastern Elementary to our 6th Grade Launch!
📅 When: Wednesday, January 29
📍 Where: HMS Auditorium
⏰ Time: See Image
This informational meeting is designed to help you:
✅ Learn about our school's scheduling process
✅ Explore our exciting elective courses
✅ Get to know more about life at Hickory Middle School
We can’t wait to meet our future Hawks and their families! Spread the word and mark your calendars. See you there! 🦅
#HickoryMiddleSchool #6thGradeLaunch #FutureHawks
📚✨ 2025 HMS Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📚
Act now to make your 2025 Hickory Middle School Yearbook truly yours! 🌟
📅 Deadlines to Remember: Add a name on the cover or create an 8th-grade recognition ad by January 31.
💻 Order Today:
Visit Josten's.com to secure your personalized yearbook!
🔗 Find the link on the HMS homepage or in the Library course on Hawk Happenings.
Don't miss out on this chance to commemorate your year in style! 🦅
📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs
🎤✨ Hickory's Got Talent is Back! 🎭🎶
Join us on Thursday, January 16th, at 5:00 PM in the HMS Auditorium for an unforgettable evening of talent, creativity, and entertainment! 🌟
Our talented students have auditioned and been selected to represent Hickory Middle School, and they can't wait to show off their amazing skills. From music to dance, and everything in between, this is a show you don't want to miss!
🎟️ Get your tickets today!
Click here to purchase: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD051-194
Come cheer on our incredible performers and support the arts at HMS. See you there! 👏🎉
#HickorysGotTalent #HMSPride
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.
Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for 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/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
🎼Shoutout to the amazing Music Team for pulling off 6 incredible performances in just 2 days at our elementary feeder schools! 🎶 Our students had a blast sharing music with our future Hawks!
Special shoutout to our outstanding music department for pulling off this amazing sequence of performances! 🦅🩵🖤
#FutureHawks #HickoryMusic #BuildingCommunity #MusicMatters #HMSProud
🎅 Friday - Deck the Halls
🎉 Go all out! Wear your most festive holiday gear from head to toe. Ugly sweaters, Santa hats, tinsel—anything goes!
🔍 Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Find holiday-themed signs hidden around the school!
🎁 Fill out the Google Form to win festive prizes. Let the hunt begin!
🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
⛄ Thursday - Frosty the Snowman Day
❄️ Chill vibes only! Dress in white or like Frosty himself.
⛄ Pin the Carrot on the Snowman (Lunch)
Test your aim in this snowy twist on a classic game! Winners will earn bragging rights (and maybe a crunchy treat!).
🎶 Wednesday - Jingle Bell Rock
✨ Time to jingle jangle! Wear outfits that jingle, sparkle, or shine. Let’s rock the holidays!
🎶 Jingle Bell Brain Breaks
Take a moment to “jingle” down the halls during surprise brain breaks. Listen for the sound of holiday magic throughout the day.
🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
💚 Tuesday - Grinch Day
🎁 Wear green or dress like a character from The Grinch. Will you be a Who or a Grinch?
❤️ Christmas Card Creations (Core Plus/Class)
Help hearts grow 3 sizes by making cards for kids at CHKD.
🛠️ When: Grades 6 & 7 Core Plus or during one of your classes (English, Math, Science, or History)
Let's show our holiday kindness!
🌟Next Week is Spirit Week!!🌟
🎥 Monday - Home Alone Day
🎄 Stay cozy! Wear your comfiest pajamas just like Kevin lounging at home.
🎤 Best Kevin Impression (Lunch)
Bring your Home Alone vibes to the lunchroom! Channel your best Kevin McCallister—crowd applause will decide the winner for each grade level!
📚✨ Professional Development in Action at Hickory Middle School! ✨📚
This week, our teachers and teacher assistants came together for an inspiring professional development session! 🌟 Teachers who attended the AMLE Conference in Nashville shared their key takeaways, sparking engaging discussions and collaborative growth.
🔑 Topics included:
🧠 Brain Breaks
🤝 Relational Relationships
🎉 Boredom Busters
🌍 Resources for English Language Learners
We’re proud of our educators for their dedication to continuous learning and for fostering innovative strategies to enhance our students’ educational experience. 💡💪
#HickoryMiddleSchool #AMLE2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment #DedicatedEducators #LifelongLearning #HMSProud
🌟 History Comes Alive for Our 8th Graders! 🌟
Today, our 8th-grade students didn’t just learn about World War I—they lived it. 🎖️ In a hands-on history experience, they stepped into the shoes of soldiers on the Western Front:
🪖 Crawling under barbed wire in the trenches
✍️ Writing heartfelt journal entries from a soldier's perspective
☠️ Surviving the chaos of a gas attack
💥 Feeling the intensity of artillery shells and the sounds of battle
This immersive activity brought the harsh realities of trench warfare to life, helping students better understand the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought. Learning history isn’t just about reading—it’s about empathy and connection.
#HistoryComesAlive #TrenchWarfare #WWILearningExperience #8thGradeAdventures #HMSProud
🏆 HMS Spelling Bee Results 🏆
After an intense 20 rounds of competition, the Top 3 Spellers are:
🥇 1st Place: Andrew Clarke, 6th Grade (NightHawks)
🥈 2nd Place: Pugazhini Dinesh Kumar, 6th Grade (NightHawks)
🥉 3rd Place: Sadie Collins, 7th Grade (Harriers)
👏 Special recognition to all participants:
6th Graders: Ameer Gant, Skylar Dowdell, Sariah Johnson, Alexis Williams, Ariel Yu, Pugazhini Dinesh Kumar, Andrew Clarke
7th Graders: Sadie Collins, Jacksyn Anselm, Avanni Linton
8th Graders: Joe Crouse (4th), Brianna Rush, Jacquelyn Edmonson, Henry Justiss
🌟 A big thank you to our sponsors, Vicki Mayfield and Cathy Timmins, for their guidance and dedication!
Since October, these incredible students have met weekly after school to study and support each other. Their hard work and teamwork truly shined!
🎉 Congratulations to Andrew Clarke, who will proudly represent HMS at the WHRO Regional Spelling Bee in February, competing with over 60 other top spellers!
#HMSPride #SpellingBee #AcademicExcellence
📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836
