Hawks in Mrs. Hogge's computer design class, 🎃 Our students are getting techy and creative! Using Tinkercad, they designed their own 3D pumpkins — no carving required! 🧡💻 From classic jack-o’-lanterns to wild original designs, their creativity is on full display.
Your membership helps fuel a strong school community, and we need you to be part of our crew! Students, join as a member so you can be part of something that is out of this world! 🌎 The top Homeroom class in each grade level with the most student members will earn a donut party! 🍩✨Check out the image for more information!
🛍️✨ Our first school store of the year was a blast!
Students loved shopping and spending their hard-earned rewards for showing awesome behavior and school spirit!
We can’t wait to open the store again next month — keep up the great work, Hawks! 🦅
Huge shoutout to our amazing donors and volunteers for making it all happen! 🙌💫
Students loved shopping and spending their hard-earned rewards for showing awesome behavior and school spirit!
We can’t wait to open the store again next month — keep up the great work, Hawks! 🦅
Huge shoutout to our amazing donors and volunteers for making it all happen! 🙌💫
🏥 Sports Physicals at Hickory High
📅 Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM
📍 Main Gym Foyer
All athletes needing a physical for Winter Tryouts or Spring Off-Season Conditioning should plan to attend.
✅ First come, first served — no appointments needed
📝 Bring your CMSL physical form (pages 1-3 completed and signed) — on the HMS Athletics Website!
📅 Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM
📍 Main Gym Foyer
All athletes needing a physical for Winter Tryouts or Spring Off-Season Conditioning should plan to attend.
✅ First come, first served — no appointments needed
📝 Bring your CMSL physical form (pages 1-3 completed and signed) — on the HMS Athletics Website!
🏀 Boys Basketball Season is Almost Here! 🏀
Open gyms are a great chance to get some extra reps in before tryouts! 💪
📅 Open Gym Dates: Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 15
📍 Location: HMS Gymnasium
🗓️ Tryouts Begin: The week of November 17- stay tuned for more details!
All interested players must have a current CMSL physical on file to participate. Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🔥 #GoHawks #HMSBasketball
Open gyms are a great chance to get some extra reps in before tryouts! 💪
📅 Open Gym Dates: Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 15
📍 Location: HMS Gymnasium
🗓️ Tryouts Begin: The week of November 17- stay tuned for more details!
All interested players must have a current CMSL physical on file to participate. Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🔥 #GoHawks #HMSBasketball
Are you looking to order pictures? Don't have the access code? No worries, please contact Candid Color Photography and their customer service representative will be able to give you the information you need! You may need the student ID number! #pictureday
🎀 PINK OUT DAY – October 24 🎀
Hickory Hawks, let’s turn the halls PINK in support of breast cancer awareness! 💕 Wear your brightest pink and show your spirit from head to toe.
✨ Bonus: The SCA will be handing out FREE pink ribbon tattoos during homeroom so everyone can join in the cause!
📅 Thursday, October 24
👕 Dress Code: ALL PINK EVERYTHING
🎁 Free Tattoos: During Homeroom
Let’s make our school shine with spirit + support! 🦅💗
Hickory Hawks, let’s turn the halls PINK in support of breast cancer awareness! 💕 Wear your brightest pink and show your spirit from head to toe.
✨ Bonus: The SCA will be handing out FREE pink ribbon tattoos during homeroom so everyone can join in the cause!
📅 Thursday, October 24
👕 Dress Code: ALL PINK EVERYTHING
🎁 Free Tattoos: During Homeroom
Let’s make our school shine with spirit + support! 🦅💗
#BeyondtheBell
We want to give a huge shoutout to all of our student activities sponsors, club advisors, and coaches for the incredible time, energy, and heart you pour into our students every day.
Your dedication helps create opportunities for growth, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong memories. Hickory Middle is stronger because of you! 💪✨
We want to give a huge shoutout to all of our student activities sponsors, club advisors, and coaches for the incredible time, energy, and heart you pour into our students every day.
Your dedication helps create opportunities for growth, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong memories. Hickory Middle is stronger because of you! 💪✨
⚠️ UPDATE: DATE CORRECTION ⚠️
The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, NOT Tuesday. We apologize for the error in our previous post!
🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓
Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 WEDNESDAY, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs:
✅ Chesapeake Career Center*
✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy*
✅ International Baccalaureate*
✅ Major Clarity
✅ ROTC Programs
✅ Science and Medicine Academy*
✅ SmithTech*
✅ TCC Dual Enrollment
✅ Work-Based Learning
✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.
There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, NOT Tuesday. We apologize for the error in our previous post!
🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓
Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 WEDNESDAY, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs:
✅ Chesapeake Career Center*
✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy*
✅ International Baccalaureate*
✅ Major Clarity
✅ ROTC Programs
✅ Science and Medicine Academy*
✅ SmithTech*
✅ TCC Dual Enrollment
✅ Work-Based Learning
✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.
There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
🎃👻 It’s Boogram Time! 👻🎃
Want to boo your friends and spread some Halloween cheer? Boograms go on sale October 27 during homeroom in front of the library! 💀✨
Each Boogram is just $1, and you’ll need to know your friend’s first and last name and their homeroom teacher to send one.
All Boograms will be delivered Halloween morning to homerooms — the perfect spooky surprise! 🕸️🍬
Don’t miss your chance to make someone’s day a little spook-tacular! 👀💌
#BoogramFun #SpookySeason #HickoryMiddle #SendAScareWithCare
Want to boo your friends and spread some Halloween cheer? Boograms go on sale October 27 during homeroom in front of the library! 💀✨
Each Boogram is just $1, and you’ll need to know your friend’s first and last name and their homeroom teacher to send one.
All Boograms will be delivered Halloween morning to homerooms — the perfect spooky surprise! 🕸️🍬
Don’t miss your chance to make someone’s day a little spook-tacular! 👀💌
#BoogramFun #SpookySeason #HickoryMiddle #SendAScareWithCare
🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓
Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!
📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!
🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!
Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!
💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
🎉🎈Happy Birthday to our favorite “Cheer Security Guard,” Mr. Little! 🎈🎉
The HMS Cheerleaders adore you and are so thankful for the way you always look out for us, cheer us on, and keep us smiling (and safe!) 🩵🖤🤍
We hope your day is filled with laughter, celebration, and all the joy you bring to our team every single day! 💫
🩵Happy Birthday, Mr. Little — we love you!🩵
#CheerSecurityGuard #HawkYeah #TeamFavorite
The HMS Cheerleaders adore you and are so thankful for the way you always look out for us, cheer us on, and keep us smiling (and safe!) 🩵🖤🤍
We hope your day is filled with laughter, celebration, and all the joy you bring to our team every single day! 💫
🩵Happy Birthday, Mr. Little — we love you!🩵
#CheerSecurityGuard #HawkYeah #TeamFavorite
📢 Hawks, don’t forget!
Chick-fil-A biscuits are on sale tomorrow, Oct. 3 🗓️
🥐 $5 each — outside the library entrance!
Start your Friday the delicious way—see you there!
Chick-fil-A biscuits are on sale tomorrow, Oct. 3 🗓️
🥐 $5 each — outside the library entrance!
Start your Friday the delicious way—see you there!
📣 Calling all future lawmakers, public speakers, lawyers, council members, senators, and presidents!
The Debate team is having an interest meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 3:15 - 4:30 PM in Room 702. Come check out what Debate is all about, and be sure to secure a ride home by 4:30 PM. Coach Dancy hopes to see you there!
The Debate team is having an interest meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 3:15 - 4:30 PM in Room 702. Come check out what Debate is all about, and be sure to secure a ride home by 4:30 PM. Coach Dancy hopes to see you there!
🚨New Tradition Alert at HMS! 🚨
Educators were honored by a member of our football team with his jersey to wear or display as recognition for the impact they have had on the student-athlete! 🤩
✈️ CALLING ALL LUNCHTIME EXPLORERS! 🌍🍽️ This week the cafeteria becomes your passport to adventure during School Lunch Week! Our food service crew are your tour guides on this culinary adventure.🍎 Prepare to discover exciting new flavors that will energize you for your next mission - heading back to the classroom ready to learn! 👉 For info on our School Nutrition Services visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/school-nutrition-services/ #CPSCelebrates
🧡 Unity Day – October 15 🧡
On this day, we stand together against bullying and shine bright with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Show your support by wearing orange or your kindness shirt and help us cover the halls in positivity!
📅 Tuesday, October 15
👕 Wear: Orange or Kindness Shirts
💡 Message: Kindness Unites Us All
Let’s make a bold, bright statement—we are stronger when we stand united! 🦅✨
On this day, we stand together against bullying and shine bright with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Show your support by wearing orange or your kindness shirt and help us cover the halls in positivity!
📅 Tuesday, October 15
👕 Wear: Orange or Kindness Shirts
💡 Message: Kindness Unites Us All
Let’s make a bold, bright statement—we are stronger when we stand united! 🦅✨
🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
Let’s show our Hawk pride and “Keep the Bullying Away!”
Join us October 13th–17th for fun spirit days as we stand together against bullying. Dress up each day to show your support and make our school a kinder, stronger community! 💪✨
#HawkPride #AntiBullyingWeek #BeKind
💻 Academy Information Night Webinar 💻
Ready to discover your perfect high school pathway? Join us online to learn about Chesapeake Public Schools' academies!
📅 Tuesday, October 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM 💻 Platform: Zoom Webinar
Perfect for current 8th graders planning for high school.
🚨 NEW FOR 2025: UPDATED APPLICATION WINDOW! 📝 Applications Open: October 15th ⏰ Applications Close: November 5th
Whether you're passionate about STEM, healthcare, international studies, or career training, we'll help you find the specialized pathway that's right for you! This is your chance to discover programs that could shape your entire high school experience and beyond.
📋 Register Now: tinyurl.com/CPSAcademies2025
💻 Learn More: cpschools.com/academies for detailed information about all district academies and specialized programs.
