HEMMS Weekly Parent Newsletter
Mission
The H.E. McCracken Middle School mission is to build on the academic foundation of diverse
learners and establish high expectations for contributing, independent, and collaborative members of an ever increasing technologically driven society.
Vision
Our Vision is to promote:
High expectations for all learners,
Critical thinking skills;
Authentic, real world applications;
Literacy; and Strength of our diversity.
What's Coming Up at HEMMS...
- Now through Friday, March 7th, ACCESS Testing for our Multi-Language Learner Students. Please make sure students are bringing their laptop and charger to school daily.
- Monday, February 10th-Jnauary Students of the Month Party-7th Period in Room 625
- Tuesday, February 11th Parent Meetings in person or Zoom Link
- PTO Meeting 4:15-5:00 in the Media Center
- School Improvement Council Meeting @5:00 in the Media Center
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://beaufort-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/94812659278Meeting ID: 948 1265 9278
- Monday-Wednesday, Track and Field practices after school until 5:30 p.m.
- Monday- Wednesday, Baseball Practices at Oscar Frazier Field from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Softball Tryouts February 10th, 11th, 12th from 4:00-5:45 p.m. McCracken Field
- Monday-Wednesday, Girls Soccer Practices from 4:00-5:30 pm HEMMS Soccer Field
- Monday-Wednesday, Boys Soccer Practices from 4:00-5:30 pm HEMMS Soccer Field
- Wednesday, February 12th- HEMMS Science Fair winner participate in Round 2 of the Science Fair for the district level.
- Thursday, February 13th- Early Dismissal Day at 12:45 p.m.
- Friday, February 14th- Teacher Workday (no school for students)
- Monday-Wednesday, February 17th-19th- President's Day & Winter Break
- No Sports Team Practices during Winter Break Days
- Thursday, February 20th- Students Return to School
- Wednesday, February 26th-HEMMS hosting Track Meet at the Bluffton High Track. PTO will need help with concessions. Sign up on the PTO website.
Thank You Miler Orthodontics!!
We are so thankful to live in an area overflowing with community partners and support! Dr. Miler with with Miler Orthodontics donated $1,000 to our athletic program which will go towards the purchase of a batting cage for both softball 🥎 and baseball ⚾️ teams! 🐾💚🖤 Thank you Miler Orthodontics for your support!!!
Student Improvement Council Updates
The H.E. McCracken Student Improvement Council (SIC) is committed to enhancing the student experience by focusing on school climate, fostering meaningful student connections, and celebrating student achievements. We are developing our goals for the year and would love your input and involvement! By staying connected with the SIC, you’ll receive updates and have opportunities to share your ideas to help make a positive impact at McCracken. Join us in this important work! Email us at mccrackensic@gmail.com and sign up to stay connected here: https://forms.gle/z7J6yFbC8SazAF9S8.
In the morning, beginning at 8:15 a.m., all car rider, bicycle, and walking students should enter through the front entrance of the building. We will have more staff out front and create a larger drop off space labeled in yellow on the map. Students riding the bus will be dropped off at the back bus loop. Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. will need to sign in at the front office to get a tardy pass to be given to their homeroom or first period teacher. Students will go to the cafeteria for breakfast if they would like (it is free this year), or go sit with their grade level in the gym until they are dismissed for homeroom.
Dismissal begins at 3:45 p.m. Please notice that 6th Grade Students may be picked up at the lower exit area with the green arrow.
To contact your School Counselors:
Jennifer Lozan
6th Grade Counselor
843-706-8764
Jennifer.Lozan@beaufort.k12.sc.us
Deanna Flores
7th Grade Counselor
843-707-0990
Deanna.Flores@beaufort.k12sc.us
Emerald Bowman
8th Grade Counselor
843-706-8746
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Beaufort County School District’s new food service vendor, The Nutrition Group, has a menu app for families called Nutrislice.
HEMMS is an ABC school
Arts in Basic Curriculum
HEMMS is an ABC Project Site school! With this designation, we have been the fortunate recipients of a $10,000.00 recurring annual grant that allows our school to provide arts experiences for our student body and staff as well as the greater school community. Arts in Basic Curriculum Project provides programmatic support, training, and resources that assist sites with their strategic planning goals and philosophical commitments.
HEMMS Mission Statement
To provide a complete arts education for diverse learners across the curriculum through the arts.
HEMMS Vision Statement
Provide a unique learning community where students learn and grow in and through the arts.