HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Halloween is an exciting time for our students. We are looking forward to great dance and fun activities at school. Please remember the following rules/guidelines for costumes should your student decide to dress up for school:
• No masks. • No costumes that glorifies, in any way, the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence (no morbid themes, no weapons, and no bloody wounds). • Dress that is degrading in any way to any culture, religion, or race will not be allowed. • The normal school dress code must be followed - solid from fingertips to sleeves. • All makeup and hair color should be applied before coming school
“SHREK-TASTIC” HALLOWEEN DANCE
The HMS Student Council will be hosting a Halloween dance on Tuesday, October 29th from 6 - 8 pm in the HMS Commons & Gym. Admission is $5 ($4 with school appropriate costume). There will be a DJ, open gym, costume contest, pizza, drinks and snacks for sale. The dance is open to HMS students only!
REPORT CARDS
This year we are continuing our green school efforts by providing online report cards. Report Cards will be available online as of Thursday, October 24th. Please see the attachment for instructions on how to find your student’s report card within your Parent Portal. This requires the same pin and password you used to register your child this past August. Printed copies will be available upon parent request.
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Boys basketball tryouts are scheduled for 2:40pm - 4:30pm October 28, 29, & 30 in the Main Gym. ANYONE participating in tryouts MUST have a physical on file in our office. Click here for the sports physical form.
CHEER TRYOUTS **REVISED**
There is an informational Parent Meeting November 7 from 6 - 7:30 in the HMS Commons. Cheer Tryouts are scheduled for 5 - 7:30 pm November 13-14 and 4:30 - 6:00pm on Nov 15 in the Aux Gym. If your student is planning on trying out, they MUST have a sports physical on file in the school office. Click here for the sports physical form.
POM TRYOUTS
Pom tryouts are scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00pm November 11-12 and 5:00 - 8:00pm November 13. There will be an informational meeting on Nov 7 at 6:00 at the high school. If your student is planning on trying out, they MUST have a sports physical on file in the school office. Click here for the sports physical form.
DRUGS 101 PARENT NIGHT
Hartland Schools is hosting an informational session on November 12th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Old Hartland High School. See the attached flyer for more information.
HMS BAND POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER
The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to decorate, what better way to do so than by supporting the HMS band program? Our poinsettia and amaryllis fundraiser kicks off on October 14th, and runs through October 28th . The delivery window for fundraiser items is between December 2nd and 13th, with a specific date set after we submit our order. Two different types of flowers are on offer:
Poinsettias come in a 6.5” pot with a decorative cover, and will be 12-15” tall
Amaryllis bulbs are encased in wax and contain all the necessary nutrients for a spectacular bloom; these can be placed on any flat surface, and will bloom for one holiday season. Orders can be placed through any HMS band student, or on the attached order form. Please make checks payable to Hartland Consolidated Schools. Your support of this fundraiser will directly benefit the more than 150 students involved in the HMS band program. The proceeds from this fundraiser support the needs of the band program that go beyond the scope of our classroom budget, such as need-based scholarships for band travel, clinics and visits from professional musicians, and it allows the bands to attend the MMEA Instrumental Clinics at no cost to our students. Please feel free to contact Joe Guarr if you have any questions.
SPIRIT WEAR
The HMS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is selling spirit wear. Orders can be placed through November 24th. https://kensingtonvalleyvarsity.com/ore_creek_ms_spirit_wear/shop/home
HARTLAND PLAYERS WILL BE PERFORMING THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Show dates October 18, 19, & 26th 7:30 P.M. and October 27th 2:30 P.M. at the Historic Hartland Music Hall - 3619 Hartland Rd. Hartland MI. Tickets are available at www.hartlandplayers.org. $15 Adult/ $13 Students and Seniors.
HEA COAT DRIVE
The Hartland Teachers are currently holding their annual coat drive. Please clean out your closets and bring in any gently used coats, hats or gloves that you no longer need. There is a blue box right outside of the school offices. All coats are donated to Bountiful Harvest Pantry. Coat drive runs through October 30th.
DROP IN TUTORING
On Mondays and Wednesdays after school there is free drop-in tutoring available for HMS students in any subject. Tutors are eighth grade members of the National Junior Honor Society. Tutoring is in Ms. Taylor's room 2 on Mondays and in Ms. Smith's room 12 on Wednesdays. Sessions are 2:35-3:30 PM
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Order your school yearbook through the following site: https://www.jostens.com
HCS CURRICULUM NEWS
Check out the Hartland Curriculum Newsletter at http://www.hartlandschools.us/Departments/Curriculum/Curriculum-News/index.html
HARTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL AT ORE CREEK TWITTER ACCOUNT
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HARTLAND LIVING
Discover the wonderful things happening in the Community of Hartland by visiting the Hartland Living resources: www.hartlandliving.com facebook.com/HartlandLiving twitter.com/HartlandLiving
DATES TO KNOW
• Oct 28-30 - Boys Basketball Tryouts - 2:35 - 4:30 pm • Oct 29 - Halloween Dance 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Nov 7 - Challenge Day • Nov 7 - Preseason Pom Meeting - 6:00 pm @ High School Media Center