Hugo Owens Middle -

🚨 DC TRIP ALERT for 8th graders 🚨 8th graders, it’s time to finalize your travel plans! • Where: OSP Website • Options: Split into 2 installments OR full amount. • Give back: Student sponsorships available! Keep an eye on those deadlines! 🏛️

Big thanks to the 350+ fans who packed the gym for our Student vs. Faculty game! 🏀 Overwhelming energy from start to finish! The game came down to the wire—though we’re still looking into a certain teacher "switching sides" in the 4th quarter... 🤔😂

Innovation in action! 💡 Mr. Goard’s tech students took on the Balloon Tower Challenge this week. This exercise isn't just about height; it’s about physics, weight distribution, and creative problem-solving under pressure.

🧡 Virginia Kindness Week Even the smallest gesture can change someone’s day. ✨ Today’s Challenge: Write a letter of appreciation to a teacher, counselor, or staff member who has made a difference for you this year. Let’s spread some gratitude! 📝🍎

The ultimate showdown is happening! Come watch the Faculty vs. Students basketball game tomorrow at Hugo Owens. Who will take home the win? 🏆 When: Tomorrow 5:30 Where: Hugo Owens Gym Don't miss the action! 🏀

Simple acts of kindness make our schools and communities safer and more inclusive. Today’s challenge: Give genuine compliments to at least 3 people. 💛 Help us prep for Thursday—remember to wear BLUE! 👕💙 #KindnessWeek #VirginiaKindness #BeKind

It’s National School Counseling Week! 🐎✨ Huge shoutout to the amazing counseling team at Hugo Owens Middle School. Thank you for helping our Mustangs find their way, navigate the middle school years, and always showing up with a smile. We appreciate everything you do!

❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency

Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.

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🏔️ Join our 4th Annual Teen Summit, a FREE conference for students in grades 6-12 that tackles real issues that matter. Hear from student peers, teachers, community members, and our featured speaker!

MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman

Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈

What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.

EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!

💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767

2/3 will be a remote learning day.

Elevating our practice and our teamwork! 🧠🤝 Today’s PD stations focused on instructional growth, followed by a high-energy dodgeball tournament. Grateful for a team that brings passion to the classroom and the court!

Upcoming 7th grade dance!! 🐠🐟 February 13th 3:30-5:30 pm

Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Upcoming parents of rising 6th graders information night will be held on February 11th at 6:00 pm at Hugo Owens Middle School.

History in the making! 🇺🇸 Mrs. Powers’ 7th-grade Social Studies classes took over the Media Center today for a high-stakes American Revolution test prep game. Students rolled the dice, navigated the board, and tackled tough questions to get "test ready."

During Virginia Schools Principal Appreciation Week, we recognize Dr. Joppy for your continued dedication to Hugo Owens Middle. Your leadership and support help move our school forward each day. Thank you for all you do! #VAPrincipalsWeek #HugoOwensMiddle

Upcoming event at Hugo Owens! Come join the fun at the faculty vs student basketball game 🏀

Upcoming GFHS scheduling night for rising 9th graders attending Grassfield High School.

Just in case you missed it on the Hugo Owens website tonight there is an elective fair and scheduling information meeting at DCHS. GFHS information to come later.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing Toys for Tots drive! Nearly 250 gifts were donated, and our 8th graders helped sort and distribute them. The U.S. Marines shared their gratitude your generosity truly brightened many children’s holidays!