Weekly Newsletter- Week of May 18th

Upcoming Dates for HMS Families- Mark Your Calendars!

25   NO SCHOOL -  Memorial Day

27   8th Grade Field tip Michigan Adventures ** Late Pick up after trip 5:00pm at HMS

27- Band concert 

JUNE:

3    Last Day of School

3    8th Grade Awards Presentation- INFO BELOW

8th Grade:

Dance:  May 29th 7-9pm

The HMS 8th Grade Student Council is excited to host our end-of-year Farewell Dance on Friday, May 29th! As part of the celebration, we are planning a fun ice cream bar for students. We are asking for chaperone volunteers and donations of toppings, spoons, and napkins to help make this event special.

If you are interested in contributing, please sign up using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA9AA2FA6F5C07-63639643-icecream

We ask that all donations be dropped off to the front office by Friday, 5/22.

Thank you for helping us create a memorable celebration for our 8th graders!

Attention 6th and 7th grade Parents-

Dear 6th and 7th grade Parents and Guardians,

Students currently in 6th and 7th grade have completed their course selections for next school year. We encourage families to take some time to review these selections together and have a conversation about your child’s interests and choices for next year.

Students entering 8th grade will have additional opportunities for choice and are able to select 2.5 semesters of coursework. You can review the 8th grade course descriptions here:
8th Grade Course Descriptions

Students entering 7th grade still select one elective period. They may choose from the three music options or select an alternate elective.

Below are the electronic course selection forms that students completed. If, after discussing selections as a family, you would like to make changes to your child’s requests, you may complete the appropriate form again or contact the counseling office with questions.

Current 6th Grade Students (incoming 7th graders):
7th Grade Course Selection Form

Current 7th Grade Students (incoming 8th graders):

8th Grade Course Selection Form

Please reach out to the counseling office if you have any questions or would like assistance with course selections.

Thank you,
HMS Counseling Office

Attention 8th grade Parents-

1. The HMS 8th Grade Student Council is excited to host our end-of-year Farewell Dance on Friday, May 29th! As part of the celebration, we are planning a fun ice cream bar for students. We are asking for chaperone volunteers and donations of toppings, spoons, and napkins to help make this event special. If you are interested in contributing, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA9AA2FA6F5C07-63639643-icecream We ask that all donations be dropped off to the front office by Friday, 5/22. Thank you for helping us create a memorable celebration for our 8th graders!

2. There will be an 8th grade Awards Assembly for all 8th graders and Families on June 3.  It will be held in the gym at 8:30-10:30.  

   • 8:00- 8:30 Parents/Families Arrive     

   • 8:30-10:15 8th grade award ceremony

   • 10:15 8th graders take their last walk through HMS as students

3. 8th Grade Students are invited to a special summer opportunity at Hope College.  

   • RISE Summer Intensive at Hope College - 2026

The RISE Summer Intensive is a six-week program in June and July designed to prevent summer learning loss, accelerate grade-level mastery, and support social-emotional growth. The program integrates reading/literacy, math, science, and writing through hands-on, real-world STEAM activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and academic discourse. Lessons are aligned to Michigan State Standards and incorporate Mathematical and Science & Engineering Practices. Weekly themes include Crime Scene Investigation, DNA Science, Sustainability & Energy, Coding & Design, Art & Design, and Nutrition & Stress and the Body. Hope College faculty and partners support content areas, providing authentic experiences and fostering student agency, advocacy, and social responsibility. Students develop skills in research, communication, self-management, and social-emotional learning while applying knowledge to authentic challenges and community-based projects.

Students will attend the program Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 12:30pm, from June 15, 2026 - August 5, 2026.  (There will be NO Sessions the week of the week of June 29-July 3rd due to the 4th of July.) Link to sign-up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V6y9J0ipfzqfQm63-pKOHVqneOdWJoZv/view

Other 8th Grade Events: 

Mi-Career Field Trip: May 20

Michigan Adventures: May 27 

** Late Pick up after trip 5:00pm at HMS

Award Ceremony: June 3

8:00- 8:30 Parents/Families Arrive

8:30-10:15 8th grade award ceremony

10:15 8th graders take their last walk through HMS as students

HS Credit Exams: 

Spanish 1- May 19 and 21

ASL- June 1st

Geometry- Monday, May 18: Multiple Choice ExamTuesday, May 19: Free Response Exam (Part 1), Wednesday, May 21: Free Response Exam (Part 2)
Algebra 1-Thursday May 28 and Friday May 29.

Health- May 29th