HMS Parent Update!

We will have an individual incentive and grade level incentive.

Individual Incentive: Any students who complete their Winter iReady without a yellow or red rush flag and meet 75% of their expected growth goal set by iReady will be entered into a raffle for an HMS prize! Please take some time to review the iReady Testing Schedule.

Grade Level Incentive: The grade level with the overall highest growth percentage will receive a grade level pizza party courtesy of the D300 Board of Education and Dr. Scarpino.

Beta Club will be sponsoring a class change war beginning Thursday 11/21 and running through Friday December 6th. The purpose for this collection is to raise money to buy holiday gifts for area families in need. We are partnering with St. Charles Borromeo who have identified those in need.

Change (or dollars) will be collected in students’ hand out classes (1st period for 6th and 8th and 3rd period for 7th) and whichever class earns the highest average (collected amount divided by number of students in the class) will win a donut, pizza or ice cream party for the whole class!

We will be collecting over conferences, so feel free to help your student’s class out! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and to teach our students the importance of empathy and kindness- as well as helping families in need during a special time of year!

We are proud of our HMS students for following their PAWS in Quarter 1 and Quarter 2! To celebrate this, on 12/20 students will participate in Winterfest where they will engage in a variety of activities that include STEM, team building and giving back to the community. We need your help to help make this possible. We are asking for donations to help make this day special for our students. All donations need to be brought in by December 17th. Below is a link to sign up for any items you are able to donate. Please contact Alvina Stover alvina.stover@d300.org with any questions.Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Winterfest Donation Link

The Tardy Challenge will run 12/2-12/13. Prizes will be awarded the following week! It is important for students to arrive to class on time so they can maximize their instructional time and this allows our HMS hallways to be clear and safe.

Team and individual portraits from your picture day are now available to view and order online. To order photos from your picture day:

1. Go to: https://www.vipis.com/group/161bd2cc/hampshire-middle-school

2. Select "View now" on the green Sports Team & Individual tile

3. Enter your information in the search fields

4. Select the school year (July 1st to June 30th) during which your photos were taken and click "search"

5. Follow the instructions to select your package or products and choose your background for your individual photos if applicable

6. You will receive a confirmation email

If you can't find your team, it may have been photographed at a later date. You will receive another email when new images are posted, or you can check back in a few days.

If you have any questions, please contact us at support@vipis.com We're happy to help!

All HMS students received an email this week to encourage their participation in World Kindness Month! We are asking that our students take a moment to complete our HMS Kindness Note Form so that we can deliver their words to a staff member here at the building. More information about this project can be found in the form or you can connect with your student’s counselor!

There are still a few more weeks to register for the 8th grade class Washington, D.C. trip. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore our nation's capital, learn about American history, and experience the culture of our government firsthand.

Trip Details:

• Date of Departure: April 24-26, 2025
• This is considered all inclusive: Airfare, transportation, tour guides, hotel accomodations, entrance fees, and meals are all part of the cost.
• Registration Link: WorldStrides Hampshire Middle School
• Full Refund Program Details
• Join the Parent Group on the Remind App: stay up to date on dates and deadlines

The trip will include visits to key landmarks such as the National Mall, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, The National Archives, several Smithsonian museums, and Mount Vernon, along with a few additional surprises! Students will also have the opportunity to participate in educational activities designed to enhance their understanding of American history and civics.

Reach out to Mrs. Will (karie.will@d300.org) with any questions!