Principal's Memo
January 5-12, 2023
A Message from Dr. Harris
Henderson Family!
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and relaxation. As we kick off the second half of the school year, we extend a warm welcome back to you and your children. We are thrilled to embark on this journey of growth and learning together.
Our dedicated team of educators is excited to continue fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for your child. The upcoming months hold the promise of new discoveries, achievements, and memorable experiences. We encourage you to stay connected with us, attend school events, and participate in parent-teacher conferences to ensure a successful and fulfilling academic year for your child. Here's to a fantastic 2024 filled with laughter, learning, and shared successes!
Dress Code (Click HERE for Dress Code)
Effective immediately, students found to be out of dress code will be directed to In-School Suspension (ISS) until they receive appropriate clothing. This measure is taken to uphold the standards of our school community and ensure a consistent and respectful atmosphere for all.
Our dress code is straightforward:
- Wear tights (not patches) under all holes in clothing, extending down to your fingertips.
- Wear an undershirt under crop tops.
- Avoid slides or bedroom shoes.
- Refrain from wearing bonnets or fully covered hair unless it's a documented religious covering.
We appreciate your cooperation in reinforcing these guidelines with your child. By working together, we can maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for everyone. Students violating the dress code will be given a step as a reminder of our shared commitment to a respectful and focused educational experience.
Warm regards,
Dr. Suzan Harris
Proud Principal of Henderson Middle School
2023 GASSP Middle School Principal of the Year
The Week at a Glance
Friday, January 5
- 1st Day of Second Semester. Students should report to school between 7:25AM and 7:55AM.
Monday, January 8
- Report Cards Go Home
- Reading Plus Day
Tuesday, January 9
- Basketball @Clifton Ridge 5-6PM
- Wrestling vs Piedmont 5-6PM
Wednesday, January 10
- Club Day
Thursday, January 11
- Basketball vs Jasper County
Friday, January 12
- Khan Mappers Day
Announcements
Counselor's Corner
Happy Holiday Season
We hope that your holiday season is exciting and joyous! This time of year can also sometimes have ups and downs.
A few tips to combat possible holiday blues:
- Stay busy with an enjoyable activity, with family and/or friends.
- Stay connected to the people close to you.
- Don't be afraid to express if you are feeling the blues. Always know that you are NOT alone and help is a phone call away. Listed below are resources, if needed.
Take care/Be safe/Looking forward to seeing you 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
December 2023
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 Basketball- The HMS basketball team hosted Monroe County on Tue. 12/12 @ 5 pm and the girls won in exciting fashion in overtime by a score of 42-40. The boys were defeated by a score of 58-44. Lamar County came to Henderson on Thur. 12/14 and the girls were defeated in a very competitive game by a score of 47-43. The boys were down 12 pts at one point but battled back to take the lead right before half. The second half continued to go well for the Tigers and they defeated Lamar by a score of 59-50. Next up for the HMS basketball teams will be Clifton Ridge on the road @ 5 pm on 01/09.
HMS Wrestling- The Tigers traveled to Jones County to participate in the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic League Region Championships (Individuals) on Wednesday 12/13 @ 5pm. The following wrestlers made it to represent Henderson Middle in the Region individual tournament.. Austin Newberry, Jasmine Pierre, Aden Dobson, Terrance Walker, Liam Olson, Michael Hamby, Shawn Bynum, Maddox Powell, Zack Morris, Cornelius Dewberry and Gabriel Stewart. Corbin Stallings placed 1st in the Region in his weight class and Terrance Walker and Zack Morris placed 3rd in the Region in their weight classes. Next up for the Tigers will be @ home vs. Piedmont Academy 5pm on 01/09.
HMS Cheer- The HMS cheer team was on hand for the basketball games against Monroe County and Lamar County and were loud and proud. The girls were back to a full squad as everyone has recovered from being sick.
HMS Baseball- HMS baseball tryouts will be held on Jan. 8th-11th from 4-6pm. On Jan. 8th and 9th the tryout will be held at Wallace Field and on the 10th and 11th it will be at the Butts County Athletic Complex. Student athletes must have physicals on file in order to tryout.
HMS Soccer- HMS soccer teams are in the middle of voluntary conditioning and working hard on the practice field.
HMS Volleyball- HMS volleyball is also in the middle of voluntary conditioning and is working hard in various gyms in the school system. The girls and coaches are really excited about being able to play home games here at HMS for the first time this year.
Media Moment......
It is important for students to read independently because it increases student literacy. Please encourage your tiger to read at least three to four times a week for at least 30 minutes. Independent reading results in students having improved concentration, increased vocabulary, better critical thinking skills, and stronger memory skills. Let’s keep our students reading!!!
Santa & Mrs. Claus came to Tiger Land!
Parent Engagement
Please click on the links below to access the Parent Engagement Documents!