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 qualified, caring, and motivated individuals to join our team.
All positions are open until filled. For more information, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
Questions regarding positions can be directed to the appropriate building principal or Mr. Carlin.
Annika Overmire, Aiden Nitzel, and Lillian Van Loon were selected to participate in the Cyclone Honor Band hosted by Iowa State University. They were selected for the Cardinal Band which is made up of over 100 students across the state. They rehearsed all day Friday and enjoyed a concert performed by the Iowa State Wind Ensemble and then gave a performance Saturday afternoon in Stephens Auditorium.
The first picture is all three students before their first rehearsal and the second picture is the Cardinal Band at Stephens Auditorium during their dress rehearsal.
Happy National School Counseling Week to our three AMAZING School Counselors! Thank you for helping all students succeed! You are appreciated!
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A big shout out to the wrestling team, wrestling cheerleaders, and basketball cheerleaders for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! Good luck with the remainder of your seasons!
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Lindsey, the O’Brien County Naturalist, stopped by HMS and taught TK and Kindergarten about animals and their habitats. The students got to act out some animals and state what habitat they belonged to.
A big thank you to the HMS Bowling Team for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! We had a great morning welcoming the students to school!
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HMS will be dismissing at 1:30 today. No evening activities.
Due to the weather related school closures, the following school calendar changes will occur:
May 22, 23, 24 will now be student school days due to closures on 1/8, 1/9, and 1/15.
January 29 will now be a regular student school day due to the closure on 1/12.
HMS will have a 2 hour late start on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 due to cold temperatures.
HMS will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 due to the cold temperatures.
HMS CSD will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024 due to the anticipated blizzard conditions.
HMS will not have any morning activities on Wednesday, January 10th. School will be at regular time.
HMS CSD will be closed today.
HMS will be 2 hours late on Tuesday, January 9th. No AM Activities.
HMS CSD will be closed today due to the Winter Storm Warning.
No Morning Activities today.
Congratulations to the December Students of the Month at the Middle School. These students were selected 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!
5th: Kate Carlin
6th: Madison Fritz
7th: Alayna Benz
8th: Ellie Pals
Kipten Ebel recently won 1st place in the Soil and Water Conservation coloring bag contest with the theme "One Water." She is pictured with Dale Fulk, Chair of O'Brien Soil and Water Conservation District. Way to go, Kipten!
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Our final High Five Friday was a blast with the help of some members from Whoville! Santa, The Grinch, Cindy Lou, and Max welcomed the HMS students to school yesterday!
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
-Winter Break Begins Today - Early Dismissal @ 1:15/1:30
-Winter Break - December 25 - January 2
-School Resumes on January 3
