
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧


Mega Blast award fundraiser winners got the opportunity to participate in a magic show with Rick Smith Jr.



💥💥Our HOM Skate Night was a huge success!! 🛼💥💥



Congratulations to our winner for Mugs and Kisses Mr. Phillips. Thank you for your dedication to our music department and students.


Congratulations to Ozzie Bruns for winning the Crystal Apple Award. Thank you for all your hard work in the ISS program and supporting our students!


🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS


💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436


This morning our HOM champions participated in a parade of champions around the school! Congratulations Mustangs on your successful seasons!! 🐴🏆✨#mustangs #team #champions


🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities


HOMS Volleyball Conditioning has been posted for the athletes to grab from the Athletics Board in the cafeteria. The information is posted below. All athletes must have a CMSL physical on file and a signed permission to participate. All athletes must provide their own transportation home no later than 5:30.
Tryouts begin Wednesday, February 26, 2025.


Our SCA students working hard on the upcoming food drive! #mustangs #community #fooddrive


📢 Mustangs at HOM! Join us for The Feathery Food Drive 🦃🧡. Help families in need and earn feathers for your grade! 🥫✨ 5 canned food items = 1 feather. Let’s make a difference together! 🏆
Go Mustangs! 💪 #FeatheryFoodDrive #MustangsGiveBack #HOMCares


Mustangs!!! join us at the Greenbrier Skating Rink on Monday, November 18th from 6 pm - 8 pm Cost - $10.00 for a school wide skate night!


📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025


We celebrated our baseball CMSL Champions this morning with donuts. Congratulations on your undefeated season!!!


Congratulations to the HOM baseball team on their CMSL Championship victory 8-3 over Jolliff! The Mustangs completed this season undefeated!!





🏫💬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


Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar


Huge congratulations to the Hugo Owens Middle School Girls Soccer Team for their incredible victory in the CMSL Championship against JMS! 🎉 With a thrilling score of 2-1, our girls showed unmatched dedication, teamwork, and skill on the field. 🌟
We are so proud of each and every player for their hard work and commitment. This trophy is a testament to their relentless spirit and passion for the game. 💪⚽️
Let’s hear it for our champions! 🎊👏


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
