Mustangs, all library books are officially now due and book checkouts are now closed for the year. Check your lockers, backpacks, and homes, and please return all books to the Hugo Owens Middle School library or any book drop today. Thank you!
Double the celebrations on Friday! We honored our brilliant Scholars of the Month with a special breakfast, and thanked our amazing top library helpers with a well-deserved donut breakfast! So proud of these students' hard work and dedication! #StudentSuccess #LibraryHelpers
History came alive last week! The Hampton Roads Naval Museum visited our school, bringing incredible naval history and a super fun, interactive ship reenactment activity. Our students had a blast!
Graduation season is here, and for many seniors, the biggest question is: “What’s next?” In our latest district podcast episode, we hear from three seniors whose journeys reflect our focus on the “three E’s” after graduation: enrollment, enlistment, or employment. 🎓
Featured guests include:
- Myah Evans (Deep Creek High): U.S. Navy enlistment
- Parker Sylvia (Western Branch High & Chesapeake Career Center): welding certification and employment with Collins Machine Works
- Sophie Rambo (Grassfield High): University of Georgia track scholarship athlete
From military service and skilled trades to college athletics, each student shares how preparation, mentorship, and opportunity helped shape their next step after high school. Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcast. 🎧 🎉
It’s an 8th-grade tradition! Our 8th graders are taking over the anchor desk for their final weeks on MTV. Keep an eye out for familiar faces and special guest speakers they’ve hand-picked to join them. Let’s send them off to high school in style! 🎤
Got a hidden talent just waiting for the spotlight? Whether you're a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, or you just have a really cool trick (yes, balancing a spoon on your nose counts!), we want to see it!Don't just watch the show be the show! How to Sign Up ? Ready to show us what you've got? ! There will be no auditions in person!! ! Please upload a short sample video of your talent. (Maximum length 2 1/2 minutes) Show Days: June 12th during 6th and 7th Bells. Visit the HOM Media Center Canvas page for the direct link.
Attention Mustangs ! Testing is tomorrow! Make sure your Chromebook is plugged in tonight so it is 100% fully charged!
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Hugo Owens Middle School celebrates the rich history and vibrant traditions of the community! We are proud to honor these lasting contributions and legacy. Let’s learn, share, and grow together this May! #HOM #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
Our 7th grade science students are egg-cited to welcome baby chicks to school! 🐣 Students had the opportunity to observe the hatching process firsthand and learn about life cycles through this unforgettable hands-on science!
Last Thursday, we gathered for our district retirement ceremony to celebrate the “Noteworthy Impact” our 2026 retirees have made across Chesapeake Public Schools. 💙✨
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Together, we honored 166 dedicated employees whose service, leadership, and compassion have helped shape the lives of students, staff, families, and our entire community. Together, they represent 3,499 collective years of commitment to public education and student success. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
📸 See the photo gallery from the ceremony: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThqnjmPcaGbTH7Lw7
📖 View the full list of retirees: https://canva.link/cpsretirement2026
🎥 Watch the full ceremony: https://youtube.com/live/7niBtbGHZgs
From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and beyond, we thank our retirees for the lasting difference they have made across our district. 🌟
Our custodial team keeps Hugo Owens Middle School shining every single day! We are so grateful for your hard work, dedication, and the care you put into our school. Happy Custodial Staff Recognition Week to the best crew around.
Fueling our favorites! SCA spent the morning delivering fresh donuts to the staff lounge. It’s a token of our massive appreciation for the teachers who go above and beyond every single day. Thanks for being the best!
The PTSA Treat Cart made its rounds today! From cold sodas to sweet treats, we loved seeing our teachers' faces light up. A small way to say a BIG thank you for the heart you put into our school every single day!
The hallways were electric today celebrating our Track & Field stars! Today we celebrated our track and field students with a parade of champions walk throughout the school.
🥇 Boys: 1ST PLACE
🥉 Girls: 3RD PLACE
So proud of the hustle and heart the HOM team showed!
Huge thanks to our amazing PTSA for the incredible taco luncheon today! We feel so appreciated the energy was bustling, the food was amazing ,and the vibes were 10/10. We love our community!
The Makerspace is back!!!
You can come during Core Plus, lunch, or with teacher permission we’re open! It’s high energy and high-key the best place to be. Stop by to build, tinker, or just hang! See you there!
On May 6, 2026, Hugo Owens is celebrating National School Nurse Day! Let's recognize our amazing nurses for fostering health and supporting students in the educational setting. Thank you for your care and dedication! #NationalSchoolNurseDay #SchoolNurse #HOM @HOMS_Mustangs
We are absolutely 'over the moon' for our educators! 🌕 This sweet submission about Jennifer Siler at Hugo Owens Middle perfectly captures the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week.
“Thank you so much for being someone who mattered to me. You made me feel like I belonged in the school, and always listened to what I had to say. Thank you for being my teacher <3” - A Student
Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
“Thank you so much for being someone who mattered to me. You made me feel like I belonged in the school, and always listened to what I had to say. Thank you for being my teacher <3” - A Student
Want to shout out a teacher? Use this link: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2843125
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTAW26
Our Teacher Appreciation Week Gratitude Wall is officially overflowing! What started as a blank canvas on Monday morning has been transformed into a vibrant tribute to the hardworking teachers here at HOMS. Thanks to the quick pens and kind hearts of our students, SCA collected hundreds of messages during Core Plus this week. A huge thank you to the SCA for organizing the collection and to every student who took a moment to share a positive memory or a simple "thank you." To our teachers: please take a moment to stop by the foyer and see just how much you are loved and appreciated!
The wattage is high! Our teams are crushing the 'Combined Voltage' scavenger hunt for Teacher Appreciation Week. From 'Human Batteries' to 'Tech Huddles,' the energy is electric! Having as much fun as we did at breakfast! #TeacherAppreciation
