Pancakes, fruit, and plenty of gratitude! Today, our staff enjoyed a well deserved breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to those who stepped up to serve our educators with smiles. We truly appreciate all you do! 🥞
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breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
breakfast for teacher appreciation
Today we celebrated teachers nominated by their peers for the High Voltage Award recognizing those who go above and beyond and spark innovation every day!
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teacher, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
teachers, smiling, holding award
teacher, smiling, holding award
Today, Dr. Joppy swapped the principal's desk for the ice cream cart, serving up ice cream and popsicle to our amazing staff!
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ice cream social with staff
ice cream social with staff
ice cream social with staff
ice cream social with staff
Today the fun didn't stop at bingo! Our staff headed to the selfie station to show off their best poses and brightest smiles! It's been a joy celebrating the stars of our school!
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teacher smiling at selfie station
teacher, smiling with selfie station
The celebration continues! After a high stakes, competitive round of teacher bingo. Those wins were earned with a well-deserved popcorn snack break!
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teachers playing bingo and eating popcorn, smiling
Teachers making popcorn and smiling
The celebration continues! We’re giving our amazing educators a chance to relax and win big with a round of Teacher Bingo. It’s our way of saying thank you for all the hard work you do every day!
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staff smiling playing bingo
staff smiling playing bingo
teachers playing bingo
Roll to school with Hugo Owens Pride!

May 6th

bikes, scooters & skateboards welcome!

join Hugo Owens Middle School students in choosing healthy, eco-friendly ways to get to school. show your school spirit!
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bike day to school
A huge thank you to WTKR 3 News for hosting our MTV morning announcement crew today! Our annual journalism field trip was incredible. From watching a live broadcast to exploring the weather center and interviewing reporters, our students learned so much about the world of news.
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Group of MTV students smiling
students looking at a live broadcasting
Live broadcasting
news station
MTV students behind news desk
news room
Group of mtv students, smiling at news station
students and newsroom
smiling students in news room
students stand around newsroom
Students are filling the wall with positive messages for their favorite HOMS teachers. It’s amazing to see the display of kindness and appreciation growing with every sticky note today!
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decorative display with sticky notes for teachers gratuity
Today we have a special shoutout to 23 Power Source Award recipients! These teachers were nominated by their peers for the incredible work they do every day. You truly power our school!
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Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Power of the source award recipient, smiling
Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week continued with a festive lunch! Teachers fueled up at our loaded nacho and hot dog bar. It was a delicious way to say thanks for all the hard work they do! Stay tuned for more treats!
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teachers receiving nachos or hotdog for teacher appreciation
teacher, appreciation nachos or hotdog celebration
appreciation nachos or hotdog celebration
appreciation nachos or hotdog celebration
appreciation nachos or hotdog celebration
appreciation nachos or hotdog celebration
Today started with a "bright idea" to thank our educators! We kicked things off with a reminder that "Learning is Powered by YOU!" Teachers were greeted with cute candy-filled lightbulbs to celebrate the spark they ignite in students every day.
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Group of people, smiling for teacher appreciation
mr. Gillgren smiling behind a board
administrator is passing out candy for teacher appreciation
teachers receiving a teacher appreciation candy from administrators
We want to say a huge thank you to the bright minds that lead our classrooms every day. We appreciate everything you do for our students and our community!
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Graphic with a white background and black and yellow text/accents. At the top, it reads "HUGO OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL." Below the text are two circular icons: the school's official logo featuring a black stallion, and a yellow lightbulb with the words "BRIGHT MINDS THANK YOU!" The bottom of the graphic features the text: "HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION. WE THANK OUR TEACHERS! For everything you do!"
Next week is, Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a light on the incredible educators who power our school. From sparking new ideas to completing the circuit of learning, you make our world brighter every day!
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decorative graphic
In honor of Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month, Hugo Owens Middle School celebrates the rich history and vibrant cultures of our community! We are proud of our diverse Mustang family. Let’s learn, share, and grow together this May! #HOM #AsianPacificAmericanHeritage

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A circular Hugo Owens Middle School logo celebrating Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month features a central mustang profile adorned with cherry blossoms and bamboo, surrounded by intricate cultural patterns. The outer ring contains the school name, while central text declares the celebration with the text "MAY IS ASIAN / PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH."
Mr. Goard’s tech class is crushing it! Students built Mini Cornhole Boards to master precision scaling and woodworking. From blueprints to the final sand, these students are proving that great craftsmanship comes in all sizes!
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corn hole boards
corn hole boards
corn hole boxes
corn hole boxes
That’s a wrap on a fantastic Autism Acceptance Week! Our school community truly shone, showing that different minds make our hallways brighter. Huge thanks to everyone who participated!
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collage of staff and students for Spirit Week
autism hearts and display
collage of staff and students for Spirit Week
On May 1, 2026, Hugo Owens Middle School is honoring our incredible nutrition team for School Lunch Hero Day! They nourish students, support learning, and make a difference every day. Join us in celebrating their dedication, care, and hard work with a huge thank you! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #HOMS #HugoOwens #ThankYou
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A graphic for School Lunch Hero Day featuring the Hugo Owens Middle School logo, which is a yellow circle containing a black horse's head and the text "Hugo Owens Middle School." Text at the bottom right says "School Lunch Hero Day MAY 1, 2026" inside a cartoon starburst. A cartoon of a school lunch lady in an apron, yellow gloves, and a yellow cap stands to the right. The background is yellow, white, and black with dots.
Nothing beats a sunny cookout to celebrate our amazing military students! Today, every grade level joined in the fun for Month of the Military Child. We are so proud of your strength and resilience. Thanks to everyone who made it special! #PurpleUp #MilitaryKids
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students being celebrated for month of the military child
students being celebrated for month of the military child
A massive shoutout to our track stars at the Championship! Our Boys team dominated the field to take 1st PLACE, and our Girls team put in an incredible performance to secure 3rd PLACE! These athletes have been putting in the work since day one, and today it all paid off. We are so proud of your grit, speed, and Mustang spirit!
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Boys track team standing on the field
Track team standing on the field smiling
boys and girls track team sitting on field