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1/12/2026 11:43 pm

President's Day, No School - February 16

CSCI Survey Window Open - February 17

Chick-fil-A PTO Give Back - February 25

District 181 Summer Camp Expo - February 25

CSCI Survey Window Closes - February 27

PTO Meeting - March 13

Chick-fil-A PTO Give Back

1/12/2026 11:00 pm

Join HMS staff and fellow students at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, February 25th, from 4 - 7 pm. Skip the cooking, "Eat Mor Chikin," and help raise funds for the PTO! Spin the Chick-fil-A prize wheel for $1 and you could win a free Chick-fil-A item.

Drive-thru, dine in, or carry out. Mention you are there for Spirit Night, and HMS will get 20% of the associated sales!

HMS PTO Meeting presents Digital Citizenship with Mrs. Rude

1/12/2026 10:57 pm

Middle school is the definitive "Wild West" of digital life, where students must navigate everything from high-stakes group chats to the sudden arrival of AI tools like ChatGPT. Join us at the next PTO meeting on Friday, March 13, at 9 am in the MRC as we discuss how to help our students build a positive digital reputation and navigate the complexities of life online. We’ll skip the outdated "screen time" lectures and focus on the new reality: teaching your teen to use AI responsibly, identify deepfakes, and understand that in a digital world, "delete" is never truly permanent. We want to move past policing devices and start preparing our kids for the digital footprint they are building right now—come grab some practical, no-stress strategies for managing tech at home and help your middle schooler lead with integrity online!

Graduation Signs Coming in April

1/12/2026 10:55 pm

A heartfelt Thank You! to all those who have volunteered to deliver yard signs as we approach celebrating our 8th graders. We will be delivering them in the April timeframe. If for any reason you would not like a yard sign, please email molly_painter@yahoo.com, prior to April 1st.

Donut Fundraiser a Huge Success!

1/12/2026 10:54 pm

Thank you to all the families and staff who participated in the first annual "Hole" Lotta Love Donut fundraiser. Because of you, $716 was raised for Families Helping Families, a self-funded PTO committee that supports our HMS students when an urgent need arises. Almost 600 Page's apple cider donuts were purchased for our dedicated teachers and staff to celebrate Valentine's Day. They each received a bag to share with their families along with your heartfelt messages. You truly made their day just a little sweeter!

HMS Dance was a Hit!

1/12/2026 10:53 pm

The HMS Annual Winter Dance was a hit! The kids had a great time, dancing, eating and hanging out with friends. We wanted to thank our dance committee for planning this and all the parent, staff and administrators for chaperoning, decorating, and cleaning up!

2026-2027 Student Registration Now Open

1/12/2026 10:50 pm

CSCI Survey

1/12/2026 10:49 pm

The D181 2025-26 CSCI climate survey will open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Families will receive a link to complete the survey via email on Tuesday, February 17. Staff will complete the survey during a staff meeting, and students in grades 4-8 will complete the survey during the school day.

This annual survey is not only a requirement for all school districts in the state but also an opportunity to share how we're performing as a school district with audiences near and far.

Participation from parents, teachers, and students is crucial to ensure we compile a valuable snapshot of D181's school climate. All survey results are anonymous, as responses are reported directly to the National School Climate Center before being made available to the District and public.

For more information, visit https://www.d181.org/departments/communications.

Tutoring Opportunity

1/12/2026 10:48 pm

The PTO would like to extend our appreciation to Prep Academy Tutors for their donation of 3 tutoring sessions to our school community.

They have provided sessions valued at $240 each. As a courtesy, the PTO is facilitating access by offering these sessions for a reduced rate of $150. The first person to email us will receive the tutoring sessions. vpfunding@hmspto.org

Please note that this is a facilitation of a donated opportunity and does not constitute an endorsement of the company by the PTO.