HMS students will be MAP testing on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please remind your students to bring a charged chromebook and earbuds both days. We look forward to seeing the academic growth in our students.
Mark your calendars now!! Henderson Middle School presents B.A.M. A night of Books, Art, and Music.
5:00-6:00--Literacy Activities (come make Christmas/winter crafts, view 7th & 8th grade student created artwork, listen to a Christmas themed book being read, have a cookie and hot cocoa)
6:00--6th grade band Christmas concert
7:00--HMS choir Christmas concert
The book fair will remain open until 7:00.
HMS teachers are on the move!! (And if you see them, they are probably in their pajamas. A special thank you to our administration for starting our PD day with pajamas and pancakes!!) Teachers have chosen students that are kids with character and are placing signs in the students' yards. Be looking for the signs around town! #HMSkidwithcharacter
Students in Miss Kirk's 8th grade science class participated in an activity to learn about the parts of an atom, including mass, location and electric charge. They used plastic chips and Skittles to create an atomic model (Bohr model) for a given set of elements.
8th grade parents/guardians: Your student was given this flyer today after the panoramic photo was taken. Photos will be handed out tomorrow during 8th grade lunch. $30 for 1 large, laminated photo, $35 for 1 large, laminated photo and 1 medium photo
8th grade panoramic picture will be taken on Monday, November 15th. Students may purchase a picture package for $30 (1 panoramic picture) or $35 (1 large, 1 medium panoramic picture) on Tuesday, November 16th during 8th grade lunch. Pictures will be distributed on Tuesday.
HMS Boys Basketball schedule: When games are played at home, both 7th grade teams will play at 4:30 and both 8th grade teams will play at 5:30. Away game times will vary based on visiting team's gym availability.
Telephone issues...A nationwide outage experienced by our telephone provider is currently causing quality issues with phone calls to and from HISD and campuses. We are told they are working to repair it. Email and Remind are still working normally.
HMS will host a Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 11th at Lions Stadium. All veterans and their families are invited to breakfast at 8:30 in the Grady Ash room located at the stadium. The program will begin at 9:30. Guest speaker will be Otis Amy and there will be performances by the HMS band and choir.
Mark your calendars for UIL competition dates!
One Act Play in Lindale - December 10th & 11th
UIL Speaking events in Kilgore - February 10th
UIL Academic events in Lindale - February 12th
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) Program
Senate Bill (SB 1716) passed in the 87th Legislative session expanded the current Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program which gives $1,500 grants to families of qualifying Special Education students. Beginning November 1, 2021, new eligibility guidelines will go into full effect, making all currently enrolled Texas public school students served by Special Education eligible! Visit the SSES Homepage -https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/sses-student-application-process-and-criteria to apply, review program information, and discover how to become a Service Provider - https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/sses-criteria-and-information-on-becoming-a-service-provider
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HMS students will participate in Red Ribbon Week the week of October 25th - 29th. The dress-up schedule is as follows:
Fall Break is here! Please enjoy your Fall Break next week, October 11-15. October 18 is a Professional Development / Clerical day and no school for students. Stay safe and healthy and we'll see you back at school ready to learn on Tuesday, October 19! Happy fall, y'all!
HMS is hosting a supply drive to help Oaklawn Middle School in south Louisiana replenish supplies lost during Hurricane Ida in September. We are requesting a specific supply from each grade level at HMS. Let's help our neighbors to the East get back to school!
Support Henderson Lions and Lady Lions Soccer! Pre-order your scarves just before the cold weather. Scarves are only $20 and there are a few options available for purchasing. Check out this image for more information.
Gifted and Talented Nominations are open for the 2021-2022 school year. If you know a student that you feel is gifted, please nominate them by completing the nomination form.
You can find the nomination form by clicking the following link.
https://forms.gle/6viqzYU916zyw2JC9
Friday, October 1st is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible custodians for keeping our schools and buildings safe and clean. We appreciate you!
7th Grade Band Fall Concert will be on October 5th in the HMS Gym. Students will meet at 6:30 to Warm-Up in the band hall. The concert will start at 7:00pm in the HMS Gym! Hope to see you there!
Reminder: HMS Open House this evening! 5:00-6:30
