
🚀 Mrs. Benn’s 8th graders launched rubber rockets today while learning about Newton’s Laws and aerodynamics! Science in action! 🔬💨




🏅Upcoming Awards information for HOM!🏅


Congratulations to our HOM Track athletes in State honors by placing in the top 8 of the FIRST EVER middle school state meet!
Jaylin Foster
Trevor Ballard
Micah Corbin
Daniel Ewing-Jones
Lydia Ross
Mylasia Lawrence
Khloe Pugh
Elena Ballard





This past week, we celebrated the strength and spirit of our unstoppable HOM Unbreakable Step Team at their End-of-Year Banquet! 💥👟💫From every stomp to every clap, these performers brought pride, passion, and POWER to our school all year long.







This past week, we celebrated the strength and spirit of our unstoppable HOM Unbreakable Step Team at their End-of-Year Banquet! 💥👟💫From every stomp to every clap, these performers brought pride, passion, and POWER to our school all year long.







✨Attention 8th graders! The 8th grade formal is coming up. Please remember you must have a permission slip to attend. Permission slips were sent home and emailed. You can also purchase tickets through the OSP located on HOM website ✨


8th Grade Scientists at Work!
Today our 8th grade students took flight—on paper, that is!
We tested paper airplanes to explore the forces of flight ✈️



☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt


✨The HOM cheer team had an amazing time at Camelot Elementary today! We were invited to join their SOL pep rally for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We brought the energy with a spirited performance and helped hype up the students as they get ready to rock their tests!✨





🌊🦑 7th Grade Scientists in Action! 🌊🦑
Ms. Jones and Ms. Rawls’ classes dove into marine biology today, exploring the fascinating anatomy of squid. Our young scientists had hands-on learning, discovering how these amazing creatures are adapted to life in the ocean!




Happy custodial staff recognition week! Thank you for all you do! Mr. Smith, Mr. Adley, Mr. Winfield, Mr. Decker, Mr. Riddick, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Cuffee, Mr. Young!!


Our hardworking staff deserves some downtime, and what better way than with calming spaces, cozy seating, and creative activities? Whether it’s coloring, meditating, or just taking a breather, self-care is essential. Thank you for all that you do! 💛


We loved celebrating our amazing HOM staff and teachers during Appreciation Week with some loaded, cheesy, and all-around tasty potatoes! Thank you for everything you do to support our students and make our school a welcoming place every day. You deserve all the toppings! 💛




🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education


Happy School Nurses Week to Ms. Tibbetts and Ms. Bray at HOM! 💛Thank you for your care, dedication, and for always keeping our school healthy and safe. We appreciate you! #SchoolNursesWeek #ThankYouNurses #HOM


Our amazing teachers and staff got to kick back and have some fun with yard games during Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 It was a blast celebrating the incredible team that makes our school shine!


🎶🐴 Come out and support our HOM Mustangs at the Chesapeake All-City Orchestra event! Join us this Friday, May 9, at 6:30 PM at Great Bridge Middle School. The concert is open to the public—don’t miss it!


🐴🖤HOM Mustangs Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 💛🐴
This morning, our amazing teachers and staff enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast from admin and Ms. Stewart! 🥞 Thank you for all you do!




Today teachers and staff were served lunch sponsored by our amazing PTSA 🌮 from Plaza Azteca on Cedar Road for staff and teacher appreciation week!








Our HOM student mural artists have been working hard with Ms. Huffman to brighten our hallways! More art to come! 🎨
