Our HSMS Ambassadors are spreading holiday cheer this season with their Christmas project — the North Pole Pet Project! From December 3–17, we’ll be collecting donations for the Friends of the North Augusta Animal Shelter. Items can include dog and cat food, treats, toys, and other pet supplies.
It’s an Advisory competition! The winning homeroom will earn a basket of goodies for the teacher (gift cards and more!) and a giant stocking of candy and treats for the class!
Let’s make the season brighter for our furry friends and show our Riverhawk generosity!
It’s an Advisory competition! The winning homeroom will earn a basket of goodies for the teacher (gift cards and more!) and a giant stocking of candy and treats for the class!
Let’s make the season brighter for our furry friends and show our Riverhawk generosity!
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be on campus October 30 to take sports pictures. Cheer, volleyball, and football athletes — please be prepared and bring your uniform pieces if needed. We can’t wait to show off our Riverhawk pride!
Join our amazing Beta Club this November as we support HSMS families in need. We’re hosting a Hygiene Drive from November 3–21.
Items needed:
• Tissues
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Soap/Body Wash
• Lotion/Moisturizer/Lip Balm
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
• Comb/Brush
• Hand Sanitizer/Anti-bacterial wipes
The grade level that brings in the most items will earn a chance to sit with friends at lunch on December 2! Thank you for helping us care for our community, Riverhawks!
Items needed:
• Tissues
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Soap/Body Wash
• Lotion/Moisturizer/Lip Balm
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
• Comb/Brush
• Hand Sanitizer/Anti-bacterial wipes
The grade level that brings in the most items will earn a chance to sit with friends at lunch on December 2! Thank you for helping us care for our community, Riverhawks!
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!
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!
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
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!
School picture make-ups are Thursday, Oct. 23. Plan your outfit now if you were absent on the first picture day.
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!
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!
Bring your family, enjoy a delicious pizza night, and help support our amazing school community. See you there!
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
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
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!
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! 💚💙
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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!
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! 🦅
• 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! 🦅
