Hoquiam Middle School

HMS Families: HMS Cross Country has set up a team store for gear sales for fans or anyone who wants gear with an eye catching logo. You can see what they have here: hmsxcountry24.itemorder.com . Orders must be made by October 1.

HMS Football Families: Tuesday's 7th Football Game @ Elma has been MOVED to Wednesday. The football games will now be a double header at Elma on Wednesday. 7th Football will play at 4:00, and 8th Football will play at 5:30. Bus will leave HMS at 2:15 pm.

HMS Families--Week at a Glance for September 16-20. Remember, Monday is Picture Day, and Friday is our first 1:15 Early Release.

HMS Cub Football Families and Fans: The football team has set up an apparel store to get your Cub Gear. You can find it at https://hmsfootball24.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Deadline for ordering is September 21.

HMS Families: Reminder that tomorrow, September 11, is our open house. There are some teachers who have conflicts, and will not be able to attend, but all are preparing material for you. Open House will run from 5:30-7:00 pm. If you are having trouble filling out the Chromebook checkout form in Skywards, assistance will be available at the event. If you have any questions, please call our main office at 360-538-8220.

HMS Families: After talking to a few parents, we are adjusting the start time of our open house to 5:30 p.m. to better allow those of you who are not off until 5:00, time to make it in. I'm sorry for the adjustment, but we don't want time conflicts to be an obstacle to your attendance. Thank you!

HMS Families: Our Open House will be Wednesday, September 11, from 5:00 until 7:00. This is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, here about what they will be learning, and ask questions. You will travel your child's schedule during this event. We look forward to seeing you there!

HMS Families: HMS Week at a Glance for September 9-13. Enjoy Logger's Playday weekend!

HMS Families: The September edition of the Cubby Chronicle Newsletter is out! You can find it here: https://hoquiam.edurooms.com/engage/hoquiam-middle-school/newsletters/the-cubby-chronicle

HMS Families: Today students were handed a complimentary Puyallup Fair Ticket to bring home. If your plans include a trip to the Puyallup Fair while it runs this month, you might want to get that from them for "safe keeping."

HMS Parents: This year we are issuing Chromebooks to each student for the entire year. In order to be issued a Chromebook, there is a Chromebook checkout form in the enrollment update information that you received information about in the mail. It is located in the "Family Access" section of Skywards. About 1/3 of the forms show completed, according to our list. We cannot issue a device without this form being completed. Can you PLEASE complete this form so we can issue your child their device? If you need help accessing Skywards or with the form itself, please call us at 360-538-8220. Thank you!

HMS Families: Well, tomorrow is the big day! School begins at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, although our cafeteria will be open for students who want breakfast at 7:35 a.m. Students will spend Wednesday in their homerooms. They will get their updated schedules and lockers (this time with the right locker information), school supplies, Chromebook checkout sheets to bring home and have signed, practice two emergency drills, get hallway and cafeteria expectations, get to know their homeroom teacher and classmates a little better, and then we will end the half day with an assembly, and a grab and go lunch before dismissing at 11:20. Parent Engagement Meetings will be from 11:55-3:25 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. If you have not signed up for yours yet, you still can-give us a call at 360-538-8220. The good news is that summer weather is supposed to arrive the day the kids come back!!!

HMS Families: Five more days until the start of school! The first day is Wednesday, September 4. The HMS office is closed Monday, for Labor Day, and open Tuesday from 8:00-3:00 pm. School begins at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, although our cafeteria will be open for students who want breakfast at 7:35 a.m. Students will spend Wednesday in their homerooms. Parent Engagement Meetings will be from 11:55-3:25 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

HMS Families: Reminder our office is open from 8:00-3:00 tomorrow, and 8:00-1:00 pm on Friday.

HMS Families: I'm sorry, the wrong start time was posted for this evening's new parent and 6th grade orientation meeting. I posted 5:30, the ACTUAL start time is 6:00 p.m. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. So, we will see you at 6:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria.

HMS Families: Tomorrow is Cub Day at HMS. The doors will open to students and parents at 9:00 a.m. and go to 3:00 p.m. HMS staff will be on hand to hand out schedules, show students to their classes, take money for their ASB cards ($20) and PE Uniforms (6th graders get a shirt provided for them for free during the first week of school, and students who have shirts from last year may use them again if they still fit), and their will be volunteers to help them with their lockers. There is information for parents and guardians, although you attending is not mandatory, as we understand that many of you may be working. Students 6-8 grade are welcome to show up during the day to get this information. In the evening, beginning at 5:30, there is a short orientation meeting geared towards new parents to HMS and 6th grade parents. This is not mandatory, but you will more than likely get your questions answered there. 6th grade families do NOT need to do both events. Newer students who missed out on the day’s chance to pick up schedules will be able to do so in the evening. We hope to see you there. If you cannot make it, our office is open this week Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00-3:00 pm, as well as next Tuesday from 8:00-3:00 pm. If you have any questions, please call our office at 360-538-8220.

HMS SPORTS: Practice Times for this week.

HMS Families: A reminder to parents and students who are taking part in sports or music this year. Students are cleared for participation in Final Forms. They must be cleared before the first day of practice in order to be able to participate. Football has begun yesterday, and Cross Country and Girls Soccer begin on Monday, August 26. Cross Country practices at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, meeting at the HMS Gym. Soccer practices at 3:00, meeting at the rear of HMS in the field shed between HMS and Emerson. For newcomers to Hoquiam Middle School, we use Final Forms to house our athletic paperwork, and all forms must be completed and the athlete cleared before the first day of practice for the student to participate. If you are looking for Final Forms, you can find it at this web address: https://hoquiam-wa.finalforms.com/ Parents need to create an account. Here is where you can find directions for making an account: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/2656/2020/12/14094353/Hoquiam-FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf

HMS Football Families: Reminder that practice begins tomorrow, August 21. In order for your athlete to be able to practice, all forms must be in in Final Forms. If you have questions, please call us between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the main office, 360-538-8220.

HMS Families: The August Newsletter is out in our new format. Please check it out here! https://hoquiam.edurooms.com/engage/hoquiam-middle-school/newsletters/the-cubby-chronicle