Celebrate your 8th-grader with a special yearbook baby ad! Sizes and prices vary, but don’t wait—the deadline is January 31, 2025! Create a lasting memory today! Scan the code for more information or follow this link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4726/hsms/4616276/HSMS_2024_8th_Grade_Baby_Ad_flyer.pdf
Holiday Spirit Week is coming up Dec. 16-20! Students, get ready to show your festive flair while staying in dress code. Let’s enjoy this special week together and celebrate the season in style! Monday is White Christmas, Tuesday is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Wednesday is Santa or Elf, Thursday is Character Day, and Friday is Ride the Polar Express.
Looking for the perfect gift for your child's favorite teacher? The HSMS PTO's Holiday Giving Tree is here to help! Teachers and staff have shared their classroom needs and personal wish lists to make gift-giving a breeze. Visit the garland tree outside the office to pick an ornament with a teacher's wish—it even doubles as a gift tag! Or click the link to sign up for a gift:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0848AAA928A0FDC70-53669494-thechristmas
Gifts can be dropped off for teachers until December 19. Let's spread some holiday cheer, Riverhawks!
Get festive, HSMS! Ugly Sweater Day is coming up on Dec. 13! Wear your most outrageous holiday sweater and spread some cheer. Let’s see who has the best (or worst) style!
Get ready to sing your heart out, HSMS! Karaoke Caroling is happening Dec. 10 during all lunches. Prizes for participation and top singers! Gather your friends and bring the holiday vibes with your favorite tunes.
Join us for Career Café on Dec. 4! Learn all about veterinary medicine and equine health with Dr. Lindsey Pokrzywinski. Don't miss this opportunity to explore an exciting career path!
The HSMS Beta Club is hosting a Clothing Drive starting Jan. 7! Bring gently-used clothing to help fill our school’s emergency clothing closet. Drop off items in the Counseling Office anytime in January. Let’s make a difference together!
Attention 8th Graders! Get ready for an exciting field trip! We’ll visit UNC Charlotte to explore motorsports engineering and the NASCAR Hall of Fame to dive into racing history.
Key details:
- Applications are due January 20
- Permission forms are due to Dr. Guerry by January 28
- Keep your grades and behavior in check to qualify
Sign up using the QR code or the link provided. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Help spread some holiday cheer with the HSMS Ambassadors Holiday Cozies Drive! We’re collecting new socks, beanies, stuffed animals, and blankets for Children’s Place. The Advisory class with the most donations will win a GIANT stocking filled with goodies! The drive runs from Dec. 2-13. Let’s make a difference together, Riverhawks!
Take a break this December and chill in the Media Center! Make a snowflake craft, color a festive design, or piece together a puzzle. Relaxation awaits!
Join us for an enchanting evening of music! The HSMS Chorus Concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the café. Let our talented singers get you into the holiday spirit. See you there!
Save the Date! The HSMS Band Concert is happening on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the café. Come out and enjoy an evening of wonderful music performed by our talented Riverhawks. See you there!
The gnomes are coming to the Media Center this January! Get ready for fun activities, great books, and magical surprises. Don’t miss out!
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other. Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8 Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
Take a behind-the-scenes look at acGATEWAY in these videos created with last summer's students, get your application in, and get ready to audition for an experience unlike any other.
Middle and High School acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/qVQxpUwGcCk
Elementary acGATEWAY Student Video: https://youtu.be/m1w8D-ScAX8
Applications for new and returning students are due by December 9. https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program
Attention, students! Interested in South Carolina Governor's Schools? We've added a new info session for students focused on math and science.
🗓️ Dec. 9: Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Info Session (8-8:30 a.m.)
🗓️ Dec. 10: Governor's School for the Arts Info Session (8-8:30 a.m.)
🗓️ Dec. 13: Governor's School for Agriculture Info Session (8-8:30 a.m.)
Sign up with the links or QR codes—don’t miss out!
Governors School of Agriculture
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LTBu-BNw9EGZhxwTXOQTK0JzRndwe45LnTOdXe0fJLpUQTY2SVBOU0kzVldTMktRUFpRU1lSOUFXRy4u
Governor's School of the Arts
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Governor's School for Science & Mathematics:
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Lost & Found items will be donated on December 6! Be sure to check the cafeteria for any missing belongings before they’re gone for good! Don’t wait—your items are waiting to be claimed!
The application for the 2025 acGATEWAY Summer Arts program is now live on the Gateway webpage of the district website. Please visit https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/summer-acagateway-program to learn more about this free visual and performing arts opportunity for students in our District in grades 3-12. All students must submit an application to be considered, and an audition is required for all new student applicants.
Calling all creative minds! Applications are now open for the acGATEWAY program, the ultimate summer experience for students passionate about visual arts, drama, dance, music, and creative writing! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind artistic community. Apply by Monday, December 9—virtually or in person—and take your creativity to the next level! Learn more and apply today: https://www.acpsd.net/o/hsms/article/1868891
Big congratulations to the boys and girls basketball teams for the 2024-2025 season! Your hard work and dedication have earned you a spot, and we’re excited to see what you accomplish on the court. Let’s get ready for an amazing season ahead, Riverhawks!
