Hornet Family Update
September 29th, 2024
Holly Ridge Middle School Families,
We hope everyone weathered the storm well. This week we will have our first home games for the fall season, with soccer on Tuesday and football on Wednesday. Also please remember there is a teacher workday on Thursday, October 3, 2024, so there will be no school for students.
Due to the school closure, we were unable to have our 6th grade social on Friday. Thank you to all who volunteered to help support this event. Unfortunately, we are unable to reschedule this event due to the limitations of our school calendar events. We hope to see you at the 6th/7th grade dance on Friday, November 15th.
Holly Ridge Middle School Bee Prepared for the Spelling Bee -
➔ All students may participate in their classroom spelling bee. Social Studies teachers will
schedule a classroom spelling bee during the week of November 4th. One student in each
classroom will become their classroom spelling bee champion! These students will move
on to the school-wide, in-person spelling bee Wednesday evening, December 4, 2025.
➔ Study the word lists before your classroom spelling bee! Word lists will be available electronically. Paper copies can be made available from Mrs. Brown in the library and Mrs. Stallings room.
Study Tips:
First, students are encouraged to study grade level words. If grade level words are mastered,
students should continue to study higher grade level words. In a spelling round, the speller must pronounce the word before and after spelling it. The speller may ask the pronouncer to say the word again, define it, use it in a sentence, provide the part of speech, provide the language(s) of origin, and/or provide an alternate pronunciation.
HRMS Career Day: We are excited to announce that we will be holding a Career Day on Friday, January 10th! While we’re still finalizing the details, we would love your support. If you’re interested in volunteering or possibly showcasing your career to our students, please fill out the form linked below. Your involvement can make a significant impact on their future aspirations!
Thank you for your support!
HRMS Career Day Volunteer/Guest Speaker Interest Form
The Book Fair is coming to HRMS Oct. 11-18th! We need volunteers from Oct. 10th (set up) through the 18th. Please sign up for as many slots as you wish. No experience necessary. All shifts will be in the school library.
Thanks for your help!
*All volunteers need to be WCPSS approved volunteers.
Attention 8th Grade Parents: If you are interested in an Early College/ Magnet program for your rising 9th grader, the application period for Early College High Schools is Oct. 14th- Dec. 12th, 2024. The application period for a Magnet Program is Oct. 14th-Jan. 23, 2025. Please click on our Early College/ Magnet link on our Student Services website for more information.
Early College Magnet Information
Thank you and if you have any questions, please email Mrs. Edwards, 8th grade Counselor.
PTA Updates:
Hornet Cash Fall Fundraiser - We're halfway there!
Ending Sept 30th
NO FUSS HORNET CASH Fund. It's as easy as - click and contribute!
Current status - 50% to goal of $21,000
It's not too late! Donate online or return the Hornet Cash envelope (sent home the first day of school) to school with a check or cash. Any donation amount appreciated!
♥️Support the PTA - purchase your PTA membership as you donate hornet cash!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, October 1st - Soccer and Volleyball vs West Lake Middle @ 4 PM
Fall Sports Picture Day
Wednesday, October 2nd - Football vs West Lake Middle @ 4 PM
Thursday, October 3rd - Teacher Workday (No School for students)
Tuesday, October 8th - Soccer and Volleyball @ Herbert Akins Road Middle @ 4 PM
Wednesday, October 9th - Football @ Herbert Akins Road Middle @ 4 PM
Thursday, October 10th - Fall Picture Make Ups/Retakes
Friday, October 11th - 18th - HRMS Book Fair
Monday, October 14th - Teacher Workday (No school for students)
Tuesday, October 15th - Soccer and Volleyball vs Holly Grove @ 4 PM
Wednesday, October 16th - Football vs Holly Grove @ 4 PM
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Have a great week!
Go Hornets!