Twelve 5th grade students and two 7th grade students were recognized for their exceptional work on their first quarter book reports. The 5th grade students were challenged to complete four book reports during the first quarter. Those students got to have 'Donuts with Douma' to celebrate their hard work! The two 7th grade students were recognized for their exceptional writing and earned smoothies!
about 10 hours ago, HMS Community School District
7th grade smoothie reward
5th grade donut reward
5th grade donut reward
The Middle School Cross Country runners wrapped up their season last week! Way to work hard this season!
about 14 hours ago, HMS Community School District
Middle School Cross Country
Join us at the Middle School tomorrow night from 6:00 - 8:00 for Family Game Night!
about 15 hours ago, HMS Community School District
Family Game Night
The Naturalist came to visit the 5th and 6th grade science students! The 5th graders participated in a hands-on activity separating substances, and the 6th graders had some extra practice with plant and animal cells.
3 days ago, HMS Community School District
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist
Mark your calendars! The Book Fair is right around the corner!

Tuesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 6 (During Conferences)
1/2 DaVinci Studio at HMS Elementary
4:00-8:00 PM

If you are unable to make it to the book fair, or would prefer to order books online, here is the link to order online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hartleymelvinsanbornes
3 days ago, HMS Community School District
Book Fair
Our 4th grade students recently enjoyed a visit from Water Rocks! by Iowa State University. They led an engaging presentation about watersheds and how human actions impact the environment. Through hands-on activities and games, students explored how water moves across the land, how pollution can travel downstream, and ways we can all help protect water quality. The session helped students understand that we all live in a watershed, and that the choices we make, from using fertilizers to disposing of trash, have real effects on our local rivers, lakes, and ecosystems.
4 days ago, HMS Community School District
Water Rocks! Presentation
Water Rocks! Presentation
Water Rocks! Presentation
We Are Hiring! Do you know of any individuals looking to join an excellent school district? If so, send them our way! The HMS Community School District is seeking highly qualified, dynamic individuals to serve in a variety of roles within the school district. For more information, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment Questions regarding any of these positions can be directed to any building principal or Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent at pcarlin@hmshawks.org.
7 days ago, HMS Community School District
We're Hiring
We're Hiring
The third-grade students are working on an animal study unit in their Amplify curriculum. Part of this unit explores the work of Jane Goodall. Dave, an elementary associate, presented to the students about his time in Tanzania while delivering shoes to the school children with the program, 'Soles for Souls.' During this time, Dave had the opportunity to explore the area where Jane had worked. What an enriching presentation for our students!
7 days ago, HMS Community School District
Dave Presenting on Tanzania
Dave Presenting on Tanzania
Dave Presenting on Tanzania
Dave Presenting on Tanzania
Thank you to Valero for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! It was a great morning for some high fives!
7 days ago, HMS Community School District
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
Valero High Five Friday
🏐 Join us this Thursday night for Volleyball Senior Night!
Come celebrate our incredible senior athletes and all they’ve accomplished this season. Let’s pack the gym and show our support as the Hawks take the court one last time at home!

🏃‍♀️ In addition, HMS will be hosting the War Eagle Conference Cross Country Meet right in Sanborn! This will start at 4:00 for Junior High Runners, with high school to follow. Come cheer on our runners as they represent our school with pride and determination.

🎟️ Buy your tickets online: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/hartleymelvinsanborn/tickets

Thank you for your continued support of our HMS Hawks!
8 days ago, HMS Community School District
Senior Night
Ean Elgersma and Emmett Vander Berg, both sixth graders at HMS Middle School and under the direction of Kristi Daggett, have been selected to participate in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. The 2025 Opus Honor Choirs will perform at 4:00 p.m. on November 20th at Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. The Opus Honor Choir Festival is made possible by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.
8 days ago, HMS Community School District
Opus Honor Choir
HMS would like to honor members of our Military branches at our upcoming Veterans Day Program!

We invite the public to fill out this form if you would like to recognize a family member, former HMS graduate, community member, or friend in this year's Veterans Day slideshow. If you have any questions, please contact Breana Biery at the High School. Call 712-928-3406 or e-mail bbiery@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSAGtc8VejZxKv88fGhwdRm7eIUpG2elLgdQk7JpHBrgj5qw/viewform

Veterans Day Programs will be held Tuesday, November 11th.
9 days ago, HMS Community School District
Veterans Day Program
It is always a great day when the Naturalist comes to visit!

In second grade, the Naturalist challenged the students to create a waterproof home. Students used various materials to build a waterproof structure, able to withstand a flood!

In third grade, the Naturalist shared about animal classifications and their characteristics.
10 days ago, HMS Community School District
3rd grade with the Naturalist
3rd grade with the Naturalist
3rd grade with the Naturalist
3rd grade with the Naturalist
2nd grade with the Naturalist
2nd grade with the Naturalist
2nd grade with the Naturalist
2nd grade with the Naturalist
TK recently learned about foods that some animals need to survive the cold winters. Students observed the outside and inside of black walnuts and acorns. Earlier in the year, students made acorns out of torn paper to work on their fine motor skills.
13 days ago, HMS Community School District
TK students observing acorns and walnuts
TK students observing acorns and walnuts
TK students observing acorns and walnuts
FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America group, is hosting an indoor trick-or-treating night on Friday, October 27th, at the High School for the public to attend. Join us for a fun, safe night of trick or treating!
14 days ago, HMS Community School District
FBLA
🏈 Join us this Friday night for an exciting football game under the lights!

We’ll be honoring our amazing senior parents and guardians from cross country, cheer, and football—come celebrate their hard work and dedication! Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Hawks!

🎟️ Buy your tickets online: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/hartleymelvinsanborn/tickets
15 days ago, HMS Community School District
Senior Night
Last week, the Middle School students practiced the “Work Together” part of our WINGS behavior expectations at the recent monthly PBIS assembly with a fun activity.
17 days ago, HMS Community School District
Working Together
Working Together
Working Together
Working Together
Introducing the Middle School Students of the Month for September!

5th: Baylee Syndergaard
6th: Alexander Diaz
7th: Averie Storm
8th: Skyler McCarter

Thanks to you all for being great role models and exemplifying what it means to be an HMS Hawk--way to show your Hawk WINGS (Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect)!
18 days ago, HMS Community School District
Middle School Students of the Month
Middle School Students of the Month
Middle School Students of the Month
Middle School Students of the Month
Middle School Students of the Month
Today is National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! Thank you to our Instructional Coach, Lindsey Maris, for all of the behind-the-scenes work you do to help the students and staff at HMS be successful!
18 days ago, HMS Community School District
Lindsey Maris - Instructional Coach
😁Today is World Smile Day! 😁

We started our day off SMILING today, thanks to individuals from Prins Insurance! Thank you for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!
21 days ago, HMS Community School District
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance
High Five Friday with Prins Insurance