Weekly Newsletter- Week of November 17th

THIS WEEK: 

11/18 8th grade Be Nice Club Field Trip

11/20 Career Day!  Special Schedule all day (1:00-2:40 actual career event)

October Students of the Month!

Dear HMS Families,

We are excited to recognize our Students of the Month for having an outstanding first marking period! These students were nominated by their teachers for their hard work, positive attitude, and respectful behavior toward both peers and staff.

Each of these students has demonstrated what it means to be a leader in our school community, setting a great example for others to follow. We are proud to celebrate their efforts and commitment to making our school a welcoming and positive place for everyone.

Please join us in congratulating our Students of the Month!

6th-Ellie Wall, 7th-Maia DeLaRosa, 8th-Mau Garcia

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to encourage and celebrate the success of all our students!

SPORTS: 

17th
Basketball (Boys 7th White) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)11/17/2025 4:00 PM
Basketball (Boys 7th Red) - Holland Christian Middle School (A)11/17/2025 4:00 PM
Basketball (Boys 8th White) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)11/17/2025 5:15 PM
Basketball (Boys 8th Red) - Holland Christian Middle School (A)11/17/2025 5:15 PM

18th 
Basketball (Boys 8th White) - Zeeland Creekside Middle School (A)11/18/2025 4:00 PM
Swimming (Girls MS) - Spring Lake Middle School (A)11/18/2025 4:00 PM

19th
Basketball (Boys 7th Red) - Zeeland Christian School (A)11/19/2025 4:00 PM
Basketball (Boys 7th White) - Zeeland Christian School (H)11/19/2025 4:00 PM
Basketball (Boys 8th Red) - Zeeland Christian School (A)11/19/2025 5:15 PM

HELP CORNER:

TUTORING: 
Did you check your student's report card grades on Infinite and want to get your student a little extra help? Every Tuesday, we will have 3 staff members in the library for Math/ELA Tutoring and homework help! We unfortunatly are unable to provide transportation. If you are interested, fill out the following survey and you are in! SIGN UP HERE

Peer Support Groups Starting

The HMS Counselors and Counseling Intern will be hosting several support group opportunities for students starting in late November.  Groups focus on topics like managing anger, family changes, self-esteem, organization, and leadership. Each group meets weekly for 5–6 weeks and provides a safe, supportive space for students to learn, share, and build new skills.

👉 Click here for details about HMS Support Group Opportunities.

Upward Bound Program Opportunity
Throughout this month in Advisory, all 8th grade students will be learning about the Hope College Upward Bound Program, a federally funded program that provides academic support, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities. Being successful in high school and preparing for college can be challenging, but Upward Bound has a tremendous success rate in helping students stay on track and reach their goals. Applications are now open for current 8th graders who are interested in joining the program as they begin 9th grade. This is the website link for more details and the application: https://hope.edu/offices/upward-bound/

Upward Bound is an extremely valuable program for first-generation students—those whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. The program’s goal is to help students build confidence, strengthen study skills, and explore future education and career options. This is an incredible opportunity, and we encourage families to learn more and consider applying!  Contact Mrs. Legg at klegg@hollandpublicschools.org for more information.