
HMS will have a 2hr delay on Thursday, February 20th. No morning activities or AM preschool.


An update from Ms. Schuppan's classroom!


Last week, HMS Elementary had their annual Teddy Bear Picnic to celebrate the students' hard work in meeting their most recent schoolwide goal of 20,000 hawk tickets! HMS students are safe, responsible, and respectful!

HMS will be 2 hours late on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. No AM PK or activities.


Ms. Ponte's 6th-grade science students participated in a hands-on lab to see the effects of weathering and erosion in their latest science unit. They built mountains out of sand and exposed them to wind and rain to see how the sediments would be affected.







Event Update for Today, February 18.
The following events will still be happening today:
- Bowling in Sanborn will be starting at 10:00.
- Girls basketball at West Lyon will begin earlier at 6:00 instead of 7:00.
Go Hawks!

HMS will be closed Tuesday, February 18, 2025.


Family Game Night
Mark your calendars for a free and fun time Friday, February 28th, from 6-8 PM at the HMS Middle School.


HMS will have a 2hr late start on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. No morning PK.

There has been a time change for tonight's tournament match up at North Union. The new start time will be 6:00 rather than 7:00.


Calling all local businesses! You are invited to show your community pride by supporting the Hawks!
Please RSVP to Patrick Carlin or Mark Peterson if you are interested in this opportunity!


Here are the activities for the upcoming week. Make it a great one, Hawks!


This week is National FFA Week! Remember to thank a farmer. Without them, we wouldn’t have the food we eat, the clothes on our backs, and so much more!



Check out these hardworking artists!



Students in Mr. Adkin's room are working hard each day!


The Early Childhood Education class is enjoying their unit on infants!


HMS will have a 2 hour late start on Thursday, February 13th. No morning activities or morning preschool.

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 a highly qualified, dynamic instructional leader to serve as the 9-12 HS Principal beginning July 1, 2025. 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 to Mr. Carlin at pcarlin@hmshawks.org.


What a fun way to introduce a new unit!


The O'Brien County Naturalist spent some time with the 7th-grade Science classes today. Students were invaded with Creature Creations as they used their knowledge of genetics to find the unique traits shown on their portraits.







