TK students have been busy observing the life cycle of caterpillars!

The 3rd grade team is in search of community members willing to be pen pals with a 3rd grade student this year! Please reach out to either Mrs. Japenga or Mrs. Dokter by September 30th for more information or to sign up!
Mrs. Japenga - kjapenga@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Mrs. Dokter - kdokter@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Mrs. Japenga - kjapenga@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Mrs. Dokter - kdokter@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us

Our first High Five Friday of the year is always a fun one! Thank you to the football boys for joining us this morning!
We need you to save the day!

Let's have a great week, Hawks!

Help us welcome Abby Wendland to the Hawk team!

Help us welcome Jackie Ruyter to the Hawk team!

HMS CSD will once again be covering the cost of student breakfast for the 2026-2027 school year!

We are excited for Mrs. Mayer's new role at HMS!

We're hiring bus drivers and substitutes!

We're gearing up for a great school year! Be sure to save the following dates to your calendar!

Help us welcome Josiah Sandstrom to the Hawk team!

Help us welcome Caisey Jamison to the Hawk team!

Help us welcome Jordan Kruse to the Hawk team!

Youth Volleyball Camp registration is now open! Use the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1iwx8CYk9VisnSuv93_zD0yv0WlfdNr5dj_kstHU4TUPTtg/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1iwx8CYk9VisnSuv93_zD0yv0WlfdNr5dj_kstHU4TUPTtg/viewform

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 an Administrative Assistant to join the High School. This position helps assure the smooth and efficient operation of the high school office so that the office’s maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized. This individual will play an essential role in supporting students, staff, families, and the community while helping maintain a positive and welcoming school environment.
For more information, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
Questions regarding this position can be directed toTenee Jessen, High School Principal, at tjessen@hmshawks.org
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 an Administrative Assistant to join the High School. This position helps assure the smooth and efficient operation of the high school office so that the office’s maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized. This individual will play an essential role in supporting students, staff, families, and the community while helping maintain a positive and welcoming school environment.
For more information, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
Questions regarding this position can be directed toTenee Jessen, High School Principal, at tjessen@hmshawks.org

The last day of school will be this Friday, May 22nd. Students will be dismissed at 1:15/1:30.
Enjoy your summer, Hawks!
Enjoy your summer, Hawks!

A special thank you to the Hartley and Sanborn Ambulance teams for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!







At HMS High School, our Students of the Month embody what it means to Show Up. Step Up. Soar! by demonstrating dedication, leadership, and a positive example for their peers. Alongside them, students have also voted to recognize staff members who consistently model these same values throughout every week of the school year. Congratulations to our April recipients!







Little Hawks Preschool will host Preschool Graduation this Friday, May 15th, at 11:00 am in the High School Gym. The public is invited to attend!

