5th grade students had the opportunity to present and proudly display their biome boxes at the Middle School!
27 days ago, HMS Community School District
5th grader showing off biome box
5th grader showing off biome box
5th grader showing off biome box
HMS Middle School students spent time doing a “reboot” of behavior expectations to start off our second semester. Students were reminded of what it means to “Show Your W.I.N.G.S.” in every part of our school and throughout our school day.
28 days ago, HMS Community School District
Expectations "reboot"
Expectations "reboot"
Expectations "reboot"
Expectations "reboot"
Expectations "reboot"

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.

about 1 month ago, HMS Community School District
We Are Hiring
We Are Hiring
At HMS High School, we are committed to building the characteristics that help our students truly SOAR. Our Students of the Month have demonstrated what it means to 'Show up. Step up. SOAR!'

Way to go, Hawks! We are proud of your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
about 1 month ago, HMS Community School District
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
HS Student of the Month
Congratulations to Oliva E. on winning the Soil & Water Conservation District 4th grade poster contest for HMS! She was presented with an award by Kevin Wiekamp, SWCD Commissioner.
about 1 month ago, HMS Community School District
Olivia Poster Winner
Winter Break begins this week!

about 1 month ago, HMS Community School District
Winter Break
Registration forms were sent home today for MINI Cheer Camp hosted by the High School Cheerleaders!

Camp is January 24th from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Performance is January 27th during halftime of the Girl's Basketball game

Registration forms are due back no later than Thursday, January 8th, to any HMS school office.
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Mini Cheer Camp
MINI Cheer Camp
Students in Mr. Adkin's room decorated cookies! Thank you, Ava, for providing the cookies and frosting!
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Decorating Cookies in Mr. Adkin's room
The past two weeks, The Elementary school was lucky enough to have the Dance Attack team as well as the Basketball Cheerleaders join us for High Five Friday! Such a fun way to start our day!
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Cheerleading High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
HMS will have a 2 hour late start on Friday, December 19th.
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Thank you for your continued understanding as we work to ensure the safest plan for getting students home.  The district will be running shuttle buses for Sanborn students to the HMS Middle School. Families will need to pick up students from the HMS Middle School once they arrive. We anticipate arrival being 7pm. The district will be running shuttle buses for Hartley students to the HMS Elementary School. Families will need to pick up students from the HMS Elementary School once they arrive. We anticipate arrival being 7:30pm. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prioritize student safety.
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District

We Are Hiring Coaches!

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 looking to fill a variety of coaching and sponsor positions. 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.

about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Coaching Positions
HMS will dismiss at 1:30pm today. No PM preschool.
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District

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 as an Associate for the High School and Elementary School. Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School level are also an option.  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.

about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Associates
Come check out the Middle School Science Fair, highlighting the 6th and 7th grade students' projects this Friday, December 12th, from 8:35 - 11:30!
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
MS Science Fair
December 8, 2025 - Morning Activities cancelled.
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
This morning, Ag State joined us for High Five Friday! Thank you so much for spending the morning with us!
about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Ag State High Five Friday
Ag State High Five Friday
Ag State High Five Friday
Ag State High Five Friday
Ag State High Five Friday

Introducing the Middle School Students of the Month for November!

5th: Karter Koerselman
6th: Madilyn Steuben
7th: Kate Carlin
8th: Dalton Van Es

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)!

about 2 months ago, HMS Community School District
MS SOTM
MS SOTM
MS SOTM
MS SOTM
MS SOTM
In Mrs. Schirmer's class, students learned all about snow! In reading, the class read "Sneezy the Snowman" and discussed different ways to make snowmen melt. During science, the class had the opportunity to try different ways to see which was the fastest method to melt snow - rubbing hands together, using a hair dryer, blowing on it, or rubbing it on the desk. They ended the class with a friendly water fight with the melted snow on the table!
2 months ago, HMS Community School District
Mrs. Schirmer's Snow Lesson
Mrs. Schirmer's Snow Lesson
Mrs. Schirmer's Snow Lesson
Mrs. Schirmer's Snow Lesson
Mrs. Schirmer's Snow Lesson
We're ready to celebrate the holiday season! The '12 Days of Christmas' begins next Monday, December 8th. Staff, students, and community members are invited to participate by dressing in the corresponding festive attire for each day!
2 months ago, HMS Community School District
'12 Days of Christmas' Calendar