
Last week, the Softball Team joined us for High Five Friday! Thanks for helping us start our Friday off right! Good luck with your upcoming season!








We are pleased to announce the May 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!
5th: Hope Nyambati
6th: Kaysen Amos
7th: Arilyn Benz
8th: Kambrie Sadler
Way to show your Hawk WINGS; Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect!






Little Hawks Preschool Graduation is Friday, May 16th at 12:00 pm. The public is invited to attend this celebration of our littlest learners!


Help us welcome Maggie Domek to our HMS Team! Maggie will join the Elementary School, teaching 4th grade next year!
#HawkPride


Angela Berg was voted as the Northwest Iowa Teacher of the Year for the Northwest Iowa Review! She was awarded today by staff from the Review. Mrs. Berg was nominated by Eva Stammer for all of the passion Mrs. Berg puts into her job and for always being there for her students. She is not only very knowledgeable and a great business teacher, but she also cares greatly for her students!
Congratulations, Mrs. Berg!









The 7th and 8th graders had their Spring Band and Choir concert on Tuesday night. Though they are a small bunch, they are an accomplished group of musicians who performed wonderfully! Great job!!



The 2nd graders had the opportunity to visit and tour both Sanborn Savings Bank and Iowa State Bank. Thank you for being so welcoming and answering all of their questions about the many services banks have to offer!











Help us welcome Cassidy Feenstra to our HMS Team! Cassidy will join the Middle School, teaching 5th and 6th grade ELA next year!
#HawkPride


Bring on Summer Family Game Night at the Middle School, Thursday, May 15th from 6-8 pm. Please join us for fun, games, and free popcorn! We will have games on the lawn and inside the school. Hope to see you there!


We are pleased to announce the April 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!
5th: Audrey Huffman
6th: Quinn Smith
7th: Lilliana Washington
8th: Aubrey Dodge
Way to show your Hawk WINGS; Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect!





Happy School Nurse Day!
Thank you, Holly, for your care, compassion, and for always being there with a smile (and a Band-Aid). We appreciate you!!


Our 4th grade students learned about GPS and participated in a scavenger hunt using their new skills. They enjoyed their time with the O'Brien County Naturalist, Lindsey Kleinhesselink!






The 7th and 8th grade Band and Choir will be dazzling the night with their musical talents tomorrow night!
Join us for the final spring concert on Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 pm at the Middle School in Sanborn.
If you're unable to attend, you can catch the live stream using the following link: https://fan.hudl.com/.../hartley-melvin-sanbo-high.../video


Friday night, the softball team hosted its first "Date Night!" The players volunteered their time, entertaining the kids by drawing with sidewalk chalk, creating arts and crafts, painting rocks, playing in the gym, eating snacks, and watching movies! It was such a fun night!










Sanborn Savings Bank invited fifth-graders to tour the bank! They learned about the services banks provide for their community, as well as how banks keep our money and personal information safe! Thank you for the invite - we had a great time!






Last week, the 5th and 6th graders performed their spring concert! They put on an amazing show!









We are excited to announce that Mrs. Tenee Jessen, a dedicated and familiar face at HMS, is stepping into a new role as the High School Principal for the upcoming year! Congratulations, Mrs. Jessen!


Thank you to members from Community Memorial Health Center for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! What a great way to start our day!

Today is National School Lunch Hero Day! We recognize and appreciate all that you do to ensure our students have delicious, nutritious meals at school!


This May is School Board Recognition Month, and we are saying thank you to our board members who are a Guiding Light for Student Success. Please join us in saying thank you to these volunteers who donate their time to lead HMS Schools! They dedicate countless hours to help ensure smooth sailing for students and their future success.
Scott Vollink - Board President
Kyle McCarter - Vice President
Chad Lyman - Member
Becky Stoltz - Member
Kari Van Es - Member
Emma Lowder - Board Secretary
