Principal's Memo
February 26-March 1, 2024
A Message from Dr. Harris
Henderson Family!
We are on the final stretch towards GA Milestones. In between this, we have Spring Break, spring sports, and many other things to contend with.
Sleep
Please continue to help us stress the importance of going to bed on time. We are seeing a lot of tired students. When asked why they are tired, they explain that they have been up playing video games or on their phone.
Warm regards,
Dr. Suzan Harris
Proud Principal of Henderson Middle School
2023 GASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
The Week at a Glance
Monday, February 26
- Reading Plus Day
Tuesday, February 27
- Baseball @ Monroe County
Wednesday, February 28
- Soccer vs. Upson Lee
Thursday, February 29
- Black History Month Program
- Track HS/MS Time Trials
- Baseball @ Lamar County
- Soccer @ Jones County
- Volleyball @ Eagles Landing
Friday, March 1
- Khan Mappers Day
Announcements
Counselor's Corner
2024 is here!
We hope that you find lots of things to look forward to in the new year...
The HMS School Counselors are here for you! Please contact us by clicking the COUNSELOR link in ClassLink. 🥰
We want you here every single day- EVERY DAY OF SCHOOL MATTERS!
Our goal for student attendance is that 95% of our students are present each day.
Attendance Data- February 12-16
6th grade- 94.55% present
7th grade- 93.83% present
8th grade- 92.53% present
Last week was National School Counseling Week! We love our school and advocating for our students!
All students finished the YOU SCIENCE assessment this week. You Science provides career guidance using artificial intelligence to uncover student aptitudes and then connects these aptitudes to careers and educational pathways designed to help students find relevance in school and confidence beyond graduation from high school. Results will be in soon!
Take care/Be safe/Looking forward to seeing you more in 2024!
Mrs. Rankin and Dr. Leggett
National Suicide Hotline 1.800.273.8255
Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1.800.715.4225
GA Child Abuse/Reporting 1.855.GACHILD (422.4453)
Sports Update
HMS Athletic Update
February 2024
Henderson Middle School is in the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic League. The league consists of Clifton Ridge, Gray Station, Upson Lee, Pike County, Lamar County, Monroe County and Jasper County.
HMS Baseball- HMS baseball team traveled to Pike County on 02/14 and were defeated by a score of 13-2. Next up for the Tigers will be on 02/16 as they travel to Pike County and first pitch will be at 4:30. The Tigers will play two games over the Winter Break on Thursday 02/22 on the road vs. Gray Station @ 4:30 and at home on Friday 02/23 vs. Monroe County @ 4:30.
HMS Soccer- HMS Soccer Teams traveled to Lamar County on Monday 02/12 and the girls were defeated by a score of 6-0 and the boys lost by a score of 3-1. The Tigers hosted Jasper County on 02/14 and the girls finished in a tie with a score of 1-1 at the end of regulation. The boys lost in a very competitive game 2-1. Next up for the Tigers will be at home vs. Upson Lee on 02/28 with girls beginning at 5:45 and the boys around 7:15.
HMS Volleyball- Tryouts for HMS Volleyball were held 02/05-02/07 from 3:30-5:30 in the HMS gym. The Tigers will have two teams competing and representing Henderson Middle School. The girls will be in an independent league and will have 10 matches on the schedule this season. The coaches held a Player/Parent Meeting on 02/08 in the HMS cafeteria @ 6 pm to discuss expectations and provide important information about the upcoming season. The schedule is not yet finalized but will be on the Henderson Middle School website upon completion.
HMS Track- The HMS track teams began practicing at the Butts County Athletic Complex on 01/18. The first meet is scheduled at home on 02/29 beginning at 4 pm alongside Jackson High School. The teams have been working hard Monday through Thursday after school to get into shape. The teams will begin preparing athletes for specific events as they move closer to the first track meet.
Students,
Be sure to complete your weekly Reading Plus Lessons. You will earn a token for every lesson that you score 80% or higher on. Those tokens can be cashed during your Media Center Visits.
Happy Reading!
Alison Williams
Media Specialist
Parent Engagement
Please click on the links below to access the Parent Engagement Documents!
Please feel free to reach out to me for any Parent Engagement questions or suggestions!
Emily Marlowe
Instructional Coach
Title I Parent Engagement Coordinator