Hugo Owens Middle -

A royal start to a new unit! 👑 Mrs. Siler's 7th Grade History class traveled back in time today to kick off their unit on American Colonialism! Students were formally greeted by none other than Queen Elizabeth I herself!

Thank you to our amazing SCA for putting on the 6th grade dance on Friday 10/24!! 🍁

🎉 United Way Pocket Change Drive! 🎉 From Oct. 27 – Nov. 7, bring in your spare change and give it to your homeroom teacher to support United Way of South Hampton Roads! 💪 💰 Every coin counts — and the top 3 classes with the most collected will win a special treat!

Today we proudly celebrated our monthly Scholars and Athletes of the Season — students who exemplify excellence in the classroom and or on the field! Your hard work, dedication, and Mustang pride inspire us all!

Today was students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students day! Huge thanks to all our staff and students who participated and made the final day of Spirit Week the best one yet. From the professional pantsuits to the cozy Crocs, the effort was unmatched!

🚌 It’s School Bus Safety Week, and we’re taking this chance to shout out our incredible Hugo Owens bus drivers and assistants! 🌟You are the best of the best! Every single day, you ensure our students have a positive, caring, and safe start and end to their school day!

Yearbooks capture the story of our school your time, energy, and memories! Want to make your mark? Create a personalized page all about you at yearbookforever.com. It’s fun, easy, and a lasting part of Hugo’s history! Include your best photos and favorite memories!

Our Mustangs had an amazing time at today’s BMX showcase! Students got pumped up watching incredible stunts, learning about perseverance, and cheering on some awesome riders. What a great way to wrap up our fundraiser and celebrate Mustang pride!

🎉👯‍♀️ Twin Day was a huge success at Hugo A. Owens Middle! Our Mustangs showed up double the spirit and double the fun! From matching fits to creative duos, everyone brought their A-game for Spirit Week.

TEAM DAY was a major win, Mustangs🏈🏀 Now, it's time to find your match! 👯 🤩Find your double and match your outfit from head to toe. Show your spirit, HOMS! #HOMSTwins #SpiritWeek

Hugo Owens Media Specialists met with Ms. Clyburn’s English 8th grade today to lead an engaging review of non-fiction text features. This helps students to use every part of a book, from the index to the captions, for academic success. #library #EffectiveResearch #NonFiction

What an amazing Tie-Dye Day we had today at Hugo Owens! The Mustangs showed up in full color! Now, get ready for even more spirit: Don’t forget, tomorrow is Team Day! Wear your favorite team’s colors, jersey, to show off your pride. Let’s go, Mustangs! Please remember no hats.

⚠️ 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

🎓 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 next week for Spirit Week!!

🧡 Unity Day at Hugo Owens Middle was a sea of orange! 🧡Today, our entire school wore orange to visibly show our commitment to kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We stand united against bullying!

Spirit Week at HOMS is coming! Get ready to show your school pride October 20th - 24th! 🎉

🎉 HOMS 6th Grade Dance Hoedown! 🎉 * When: Oct 24 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM * Cost: $5 (Includes snack & drink!) * Tickets: Sold DURING HOMEROOM starting Tues, Oct 14th! Parents: Pickup is promptly at 5:30 PM. #HOMS #6thGrade

🌎 Exploration Unit Launch! 🗺️ Look who’s ready to lead the charge into the Age of Exploration! Your 7th Grade Social Studies teachers are geared up for a fantastic unit on discovery, empires, and global exchange. Get ready to chart a course through history! ⚓

5 days of research led to an amazing World Fair for Ms. Marigliano's 7th Grade World Language students! Huge thanks to the HOM Media Center team for their lesson! Students presented their country reports & celebrated with an international food feast!#WorldLanguages #7thGrade