Hoquiam Middle School

Our Weekly Schedule-Highlights: Monday is an 11:05 early release, and Thursday is our first Track Meet. It is also Hope Week put on by Hope Squad!

Reminder that Monday, April 25 is an 11:05 a.m. early release. It is a District Collaboration Day throughout the Hoquiam School District. Lunches will be served on a grab and go basis.

Dear Parents/Guardians: This spring your student in grades 6-8 and 10 will take the Smarter Balanced tests in math and English language arts. Students in grade 8 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). The results from these tests will give a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career. Most students will take the tests online. Our school is scheduled to take the tests on the following dates: 8th Grade WCAS Science-May 2-6; ELA Comprehensive Test May 9-13; ELA Performance Task-May 16-20; Math Comprehensive Test-May 23-26; Math Performance Task-May 31-June 3 For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test. To try out an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test, visit: https://login10.cloud1.tds.cambiumast.com/student/V571/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Washington_PT&a=student Please call or email Ms. Andrews (360-538-8224 or randrews@hoquiam.net) if you have questions about state testing. Thank you for continuing to work with us to make sure your student is successful. Sincerely, Derek Cook, Principal HMS

Week At A Glance for 4/18-22 4th Quarter starts Monday. Students will get their schedules in Homeroom. Homeroom rosters have been posted in the main entrance area by the elevator for students who have a change in homeroom.

Congratulations to our Hoquiam Middle School students of the month. Each month 8th a grade teachers select 2 students to be recognized by the Rotary Club of Hoquiam. Congratulations for the month of April go to Hannah S. And Joey B. The students are pictured here with Rotary Club of Hoquiam President Jack Durney.

Welcome back from Spring Break!!! We are excited to be heading down the home stretch for this school year. In the coming weeks students will begin state testing and finishing assignments and projects for the end of the school year. As a reminder if you or child experiences symptoms of COVID-19 please stay home. COVID-19 testing in school helps keep students in class and doing the things they enjoy. After being out for the last week HSD wants to remind you we offer regular COVID-19 testing at the middle school each morning starting at 7:30am. Testing is available for students, staff and families that need it. Our goal is to keep our schools healthy and safe and finish the year strong. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 please contact Nurse Rhianna or Jason Ihde.

Weekly Schedule for HMS 4/11-15 Welcome Back!

Reminder: This is conference week in the Hoquiam School District. Here is a run down of our week. School will be dismissed at 11:05 daily with lunch on a grab and go basis.

Reminder: Tomorrow-Friday, March 25 is an 11:05 release for the Middle School for Conference preparation. Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, and Wednesday March 30.

Attached is the Daily schedule breakdown for the next two weeks. Also the bell schedules for Friday, March 25, and the week of Monday, March 28-Friday, April 1.

HMS Week at a Glance for March 21-25

Today's Middle School Boys Soccer match is being moved to Sea Breeze Oval. Match time is 5:15 pm.

HMS Track & Field season begins Monday April 11th which is the day we return from Spring Break. Final Form sign ups will be open until Friday April 15th. A schedule will not be made until the week of April 18th. The season ends May 26th. We hope to see all of our fleet footed Cubs out on the track!

Congratulations to Hoquiam Middle School 8th graders Maria and Cruz for being named the Rotary of Hoquiam Clubs Students of the month for March of 2022. These students were recognized for the dedication and hard work in school as well as their actions in service to others.

Upcoming Dates of Importance at HMS: **March 16-7:00 pm -HMS Band/Choir Concert @ Little Theater-HHS **March 25-11:05 am-Conference Prep Early Release **March 28-11:05 am-District Collaboration Early Release **March 29-April 1-Conference Week-11:05 am Early Release **March 29 & 30-HMS Student Led Conferences 12-3 pm 5-8 pm **April 2-10 Spring Break

The HMS Bands and Choir will be presenting their mid winter concert on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 PM in the Hoquiam High School Little Theater. The concert will present a wide selection of musical styles in the theme of Castles, Kings, Dragons, and Things. All concerts are free!

Season 4 Middle School Sports are underway! Here is how to keep track of the Cub volleyball and soccer teams schedules. Please use this link to follow your team. https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/33572 You can also sign yourself up to receive change notifications. There is a "FOLLOW TEAM" button on the right side of the initial schedule that shows up. GO CUBS!

HMS Week at a Glance for February 28-March 4

Reminder that Monday February 28th is a half day early release for all Hoquiam School District students for district staff professional development.

A reminder that Monday, February 28 is an 11:05 a.m. early release for staff development and collaboration. Lunch will be served at the end of the day on a "to-go" basis, and students will be on a shortened period schedule.