Hugo Owens Middle -

What an incredible way to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month! Today, our band students had the privilege of hosting the Arcis Saxophone Quartet all the way from Munich, Germany. Thanks to our partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival, our musicians didn't just sit in the audience—they participated in an elite masterclass with these world-renowned professionals. Seeing our students learn from global talent was a true highlight of the year! A huge thank you to the Arcis Quartet for inspiring our young performers today.

History has been made at Hugo Owens Middle School! 🐎🤖 We are beyond thrilled to announce that for the first time in school history, TWO of our robotics teams Mustang Monarchy and The HOMies have punched their tickets to the VEX IQ World Championships in St. Louis! After dominating the Virginia State Championships and bringing home our first-ever state performance and judges awards, these students proved they belong on the global stage. Out of over 6,500 teams worldwide, they are among the elite 420 to qualify. 🏆✨ Join us in celebrating these brilliant young engineers! GO HUGO!

The book fair is coming to HOM. It will be on April 20th- April-30th. More information to come!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Band for earning a superior rating at Concert Band Assessment. They earned perfect scores from all four judges. Great job representing Hugo Owens!

Rising 9th-grade Grizzly Cheer prospects: Join us for Open Gym at GHS, Tues/Thurs starting April 2, 4:15-6:00! Plus, don't miss our Interest Meeting tomorrow at 5:30 in the Media Center. Questions? Contact Grassfield High School.

Huge congratulations to our outstanding students honored at this morning’s Scholar of the Month Breakfast! Today, we took a moment to celebrate the hard work and talent of our: • Band, Chorus & Orchestra musicians • Top Library Patrons • Core Subject standouts • Scholars of the Month We are so proud of your dedication to your craft, your studies,and your curiosity. Keep shining, scholars!

Breaking News: The Robotic Mustangs are World-Bound! Huge congratulations are in order for Hugo Owens Middle School! For the first time in school history, our competitive robotics organization is sending TWO teams to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri! Out of over 6,500 middle school teams globally, only the top 420 earn an invitation. Our students have officially secured their spot among the best of the best! Meet the Qualifying Teams: Team 58387A – The Mustang Monarchy This powerhouse team dominated the regular season across 5 tournaments. Their trophy case is already overflowing with: • 1 Excellence Award • 2 Teamwork Champion Awards • 2 Robot Skills Champion Awards • 1 Think Award • Global Recognition: One of their standout coders is currently ranked 3rd in the world for Virtual Skills Coding! Team 58387E – The HOMies A true model of leadership for the Chesapeake robotics community, this team competed in 4 tournaments this season, earning: • 2 Excellence Awards • 3 Teamwork Champion Awards • 1 Robot Skills Champion Award • 1 Build Award State Championship Success Last Saturday, both teams competed fiercely at the Virginia VEX IQ State Championships. They brought home Hugo Owens’ first-ever state-level performance and judged awards: • Mustang Monarchy: 2nd Place Teamwork Challenge & 3rd Place Robot Skills. • The HOMies: 3rd Place Teamwork Challenge & the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. We are incredibly proud of these students for their innovation, teamwork, and dedication. Next stop: WORLDS! 🌎 Go HUGO!

March Madness is in full swing at Hugo Owens Middle School! Stop by the Media Center to cast your vote for your favorite book and help decide which title takes the championship. Who will come out on top? 👀

Time travel in action! Mrs. Siler’s 7th grade Social Studies class stepped back in time to experience life on the Oregon Trail. Through gameplay, students made tough decisions, solved problems, and learned firsthand what it took to survive the journey west. History came to life as they navigated challenges, worked together, and connected their learning in a fun and engaging way!

❤️ We’re celebrating Ms. Young! As our Lead Secretary, she keeps the front office running smoothly with professionalism, organization, and genuine warmth even while juggling a dozen priorities at once.Her focus never wavers from what matters most: our students and their families. Beyond the front desk, she brings that same dedication to the sidelines as an assistant cheer coach.We are so lucky to have her sharp eye for detail, her leadership, and her heart for our school community! 💫

Mrs. Davitt’s 8th grade English class is wrapping up their Research PBA this week in the media center, and these students truly brought their ideas to life. From blogs and vlogs to podcasts and student-led interviews, they explored creative ways to research, communicate, and share their learning using our media center resources. It’s been amazing to see their collaboration, confidence, and creativity grow throughout this process. We’re so proud of the work they’ve produced and the voices they’ve developed along the way!

Come out and see the production of 10 Best/Worst Things About Middle School! 6:00 pm at Hugo Owens.

Mrs. McKenzie’s 8th graders are tackling Probability Stations rotating through hands-on challenges with dice, spinners, and cards to see math in action. 🧠✨

#Math8 #Probability #HandsOnLearning #MiddleSchoolMath

⛈️ Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 16, 2026, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will also be canceled.

For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency

A huge thank you to Ms. Chatman, our 6th Grade Assistant Principal from Hugo Middle, for visiting the classrooms at Grassfield Elementary ! She spent the morning reading to students and giving them a friendly face to look forward to seeing next year. There’s nothing like building those middle school bridges early. 💛✨

Staff Spotlight! Mrs. Jarboe is the true definition of a team player
and an indispensable pillar of our school and media
center. Her work ethic is nothing short of legendary;
she is consistently among the first to volunteer when
a challenge arises, tackling every task with a blend of
grace and grit. Mrs. Jarboe's creative flair and immense
talent breathe life into our shared spaces, while her
masterful organizational skills ensure that everything
behind the scenes runs with clockwork precision.
Beyond her technical skills, it is Mrs. Jarboe's heart for
service that makes her such a standout colleague.
She is a tireless collaborator, frequently partnering
with teachers to enhance the learning environment
and going above and beyond to provide resources
that elevate our students' experiences. Always
readily available and incredibly approachable, she
has a unique ability to anticipate needs before they
are even voiced. Furthermore, her remarkable
efficiency allows her to navigate a demanding
workload with ease, consistently delivering high
quality results in record time. Mrs. Jarboe's doesn't just
"help out"she invests herself fully in the success of
those around her. We are profoundly grateful for her
dedication, her "can-do" spirit, and the vibrant
energy she brings to our halls every single day. She
is, quite simply, a true asset and the heartbeat of our
media team.

📚 Thank you for a Great Literacy Night! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! It was amazing to see our community celebrating the magic of reading together. Keep on reading! ✨

We cannot wait to see everyone tonight for literacy night!! 📚