The stage is set for the HSMS Annual Spelling Bee! Join us in the Media Center at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 27, to cheer on our top spellers as they compete for the crown. Parents and guardians are welcome — please arrive early to secure a seat. Let’s celebrate our Riverhawks’ hard work and word power!
4 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Spelling Bee Oct. 27
School picture make-ups are Thursday, Oct. 23. Plan your outfit now if you were absent on the first picture day.
10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Picture Day Makeups are Oct. 23
Mark your calendars, Riverhawks! Community Night with Your Pie North Augusta is officially set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5–8 PM in support of the Highland Springs Middle School PTO!

Bring your family, enjoy a delicious pizza night, and help support our amazing school community. See you there!
10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Your Pie Spirit Night Oct. 21

Join us for Community Night at ACCTC
Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville, SC

We’re excited to welcome current students, future students, families, and community members for an evening of connection, fun, and exploration.

Don’t miss our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at 5:00 PM.

Highlights include:

  • Food trucks

  • Door prizes

  • Industry partners

  • Activities for all ages

For more information, visit www.acpsd.net/acctc or call (803) 593-7300.

Mark your calendar and join us!

4 days ago, Aiken County Public School District
Community Night at ACCTC Tuesday, October 28 4-7 PM
Don’t miss the chance to capture your child’s middle school memories. Yearbooks and 8th Grade Baby Ads are available now—celebrate their journey before this special year comes to a close. Link: https://shorturl.at/S0kqc
10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Yearbooks buying

Battle of the Books meeting this Thursday, Oct. 23 during Advisory in the Media Center! Come with your team of four — or join us to find teammates and form a new crew at the meeting! Whether you already have a team or are looking for one, everyone’s welcome. Let’s get reading, Riverhawks!

10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Bob Meeting Oct 23
Rep Your Red, Riverhawks! Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week by wearing RED on Monday, October 27. All students and staff are encouraged to show their support and promote living drug free. Let’s fill the halls of HSMS with a sea of red as we stand together for healthy, drug-free choices!
10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Red Ribbon Day is Oct. 27
Feeling lucky, Riverhawks? The VIP Parking Raffle is officially LIVE! Purchase $5 raffle entries for a chance to win a VIP parking spot for afternoon pickup behind the school! (Please limit to 10 entries per car, per Principal Day.)

Winners will be drawn on November 1 and notified by email. You’ll get to pull in through the bus entrance on Old Sudlow Lake Rd and park in designated spots behind the school — your child will walk out from the cafeteria. We’ll even provide a special window tag to mark you as an HSMS VIP!

All proceeds support the HSMS PTO — thank you for helping our school shine!

Sign up at the link: https://shorturl.at/CDma8
10 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
VIP Parking Raffle PTO

Community Night at ACCTC – Tuesday, October 28 | 4–7 PM

You're invited! Join us for Community Night at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center on Tuesday, October 28 from 4–7 PM.

Discover the exciting opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and learn more about the programs offered at the Career Center. Students will be showcasing their skills and projects, giving you a firsthand look at what they’re learning and creating.

This family-friendly event is open to everyone including current and future students, families, and community members!

What to expect:
✔️ Live student demonstrations
✔️ Food trucks
✔️ Door prizes
✔️ Hands-on activities
✔️ Local industry partners on site

Location: 2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville, SC
More info: www.acpsd.net/acctc
Phone: (803) 593-7300

Don't miss this evening of learning, fun, and community connection!

23 days ago, Aiken County Public School District
ACCTC Community Night. Tuesday, October 28 from 4-7 PM
Sweet news, Riverhawks! The HSMS SPED Department is hosting a Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser! Pre-sales run from October 13–24, and orders will be delivered on November 3. Order forms will be sent home with students and are also available in the front office. Treat yourself while supporting a great cause! 💚💙
29 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Bundt Cake Fundraiser 2025
Don’t miss the chance to capture your child’s middle school memories. Yearbooks and 8th Grade Baby Ads are available now—celebrate their journey before this special year comes to a close. Link: https://shorturl.at/S0kqc
30 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
baby ads for yearbook 2025
Spirit Week is almost here, Riverhawks! Get ready to show off your school spirit from October 13 – 17 with these fun theme days:

Monday (10/13): Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students
Tuesday (10/14): Pink Out
Wednesday (10/15): Triplet/Trios Day
Thursday (10/16): 6th grade – babies, 7th grade – adults , 8th grade – senior citizens, staff – “Angels or the Dead” (dress in all white for angels or all black/spooky for the dead)
Friday (10/17): Highland Springs gear

Let’s make this a week full of fun, laughter, and Riverhawk pride!
30 days ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Spirit Week 2025
Rep Your Red, Riverhawks! Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week by wearing RED on Monday, October 27. All students and staff are encouraged to show their support and promote living drug free. Let’s fill the halls of HSMS with a sea of red as we stand together for healthy, drug-free choices!
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Red Ribbon Day is Oct. 27
Attention 8th-grade parents and students! Have you signed up for an IGP session with a counselor? Don't delay! Parents can begin signing up for IGP sessions now through the QR codes or the following links.

Sessions: Oct. 15-Dec. 12.
Dr. Guerry's Sign Up Link (Last Names K-Z)
https://signup.com/go/xEWsryO
Ms. Abellan's Sign Up Link (Last Names A-J)
https://signup.com/go/ectXVpQ
Find out more about the IGP process through this link: https://shorturl.at/Raa3q
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
IGP Signup
IGP Parent Info Night is this Thursday, September 25 from 5:30–6:30 PM in the cafeteria! Parents/guardians of 8th-grade students—and students, too—are strongly encouraged to attend to learn about Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) and getting ready for high school. Light refreshments will be provided. See you there, Riverhawks!
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
IGP Meeting is Sept 25
Fall Break is almost here, Riverhawks! For most students, Fall Break runs Sept. 29 – Oct. 10. Select students attending Intercession will be Sept. 29 – Oct. 2. Students must bring their laptops and chargers to school every day this week as we prepare for break. Once break begins, laptops and chargers will stay at school. Arrangements will be made for students attending Intercession. Get ready to rest, recharge, and come back strong!
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Fall Break 2025
It’s time for Penny Wars, Riverhawks! From October 20–31, each Advisory will have a jar in the cafeteria. Here’s how it works:
• Add pennies and paper money to YOUR Advisory’s jar for positive points (1 penny = +1 point, $1 = +100 points, etc.)
• Drop silver coins into ANOTHER Advisory’s jar to sabotage them with negative points (nickel = -5, dime = -10, quarter = -25).

Jars will be counted on Oct. 22, 24, and 29 so you can see how the battle is going. Final results will be announced on Oct. 31!

🏆 Prizes:
• The grade with the highest points wins a fun lunch to sit with friends.
• The Advisory with the most points wins an ice cream party during lunch.
• The lowest-scoring Advisory must send a representative to get silly-stringed by admin! 🤪

Why we’re doing it:
This PTO fundraiser helps us buy every teacher a classroom wish-list item or two for Christmas(think sanitizer, Jolly Ranchers, and other essentials). It also funds the cookies and hot cocoa we’ll serve in December to celebrate students who met their iReady goals!

Bring your change, play smart, and help support our teachers and students while having some competitive fun! 🦅
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Penny War Social 2025
Fall Break is almost here, Riverhawks! For most students, Fall Break runs Sept. 29 – Oct. 10. Select students attending Intercession will be Sept. 29 – Oct. 2.

Students must bring their laptops and chargers to school every day this week as we prepare for break. Once break begins, laptops and chargers will stay at school. Arrangements will be made for students attending Intercession.

Get ready to rest, recharge, and come back strong!
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Fall break 2025
HSMS Media Center’s 4-Sentence Spooky Story Contest!
Must be exactly 4 sentences, school-appropriate, and 100% original; sentences must be complete (no fragments) and punctuated correctly.
Email entries to msegrist@acpsd.net by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28.

🍬 All qualifying entries: Nerds Gummy Clusters (fun-size)
🍕 One winner per ELA teacher: one slice of pizza & a soda (Friday)
🎁 Overall winner: \$15 Amazon gift card
📢 Winning stories will be read over the intercom on Thursday, Oct. 30.
about 1 month ago, Highland Springs Middle School
Spooky Story Contest 2025

USC Columbia Field Trip — Oct 16! Open to 6th-grade AVID students and any 7th-grade students who want to attend. Apps due Oct 3. Seats are limited. Scan the QR on the posters around campus or follow the link to apply. Let’s go see college life up close! Follow the link.

about 2 months ago, Highland Springs Middle School
USC Social Post