5th grade students in Ms. Ponte’s advisory recently welcomed their Hometown Hawk Partners from Prin’s Insurance into the classroom! During their time together, students learned about the importance of insurance in everyday life, enjoyed playing games, and shared plenty of laughs. Most importantly, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to build positive connections with members of the community. We look forward to continuing this partnership and can’t wait for their next visit!





✨ Senior Spotlight ✨

Click the link below to shop the HMS Cheerleading Pop Up Store!
https://hmscheergear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders close on April 22 at Midnight!
https://hmscheergear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders close on April 22 at Midnight!

The HMS Community School District is hiring Route, Substitute Route, and Activity Bus Drivers. A valid CDL is required. Candidates without a CDL may apply; the district can help you obtain certification.
For questions, please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or Jeremy Niichel, HMS Transportation Director, at jerniichel@hmshawks.org.
To apply for this position, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
For questions, please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or Jeremy Niichel, HMS Transportation Director, at jerniichel@hmshawks.org.
To apply for this position, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment

🏀HMS Elementary had a blast participating in a March Madness activity for their Schoolwide Celebration! Each classroom cheered for 6 teams and followed them throughout the tournament. In the end, we celebrated the winning classroom!
🏀Congratulations to Ms. Domek's class! They celebrated with a popcorn party and watched the game highlights!
🏀What a fun way to celebrate our SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, and RESPECTFUL students!
🏀Congratulations to Ms. Domek's class! They celebrated with a popcorn party and watched the game highlights!
🏀What a fun way to celebrate our SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, and RESPECTFUL students!

Thank you to Sanborn Dental Associates for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!
ISASP state testing is next week! Here are a few important reminders to help our HMS students perform their best:
-Attendance is very important during testing week—please plan appointments and absences accordingly.
-Make sure students get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day.
-Encourage a positive mindset and remind students to take their time and do their best.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!

ISASP State Testing will take place during the week of April 13th for students in grades 3-12. Attendance this week is important, so please plan accordingly.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day. Your patience, compassion, and dedication do not go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do to support students, staff, and teachers!
Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day. Your patience, compassion, and dedication do not go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do to support students, staff, and teachers!

We need you to save the day!
We are currently looking for substitute teachers, associates, bus drivers, and food service workers to help support a variety of areas within our school!
Whether your strengths are in elementary, middle school, high school subjects, or support roles, we would love to have you join our team. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on students while maintaining a flexible schedule.
If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out for more information or apply today! Applications can be found on the district's employment page: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
We are currently looking for substitute teachers, associates, bus drivers, and food service workers to help support a variety of areas within our school!
Whether your strengths are in elementary, middle school, high school subjects, or support roles, we would love to have you join our team. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on students while maintaining a flexible schedule.
If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out for more information or apply today! Applications can be found on the district's employment page: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment

TK got creative and built houses for the Three Little Pigs. Students had to blow on the houses to make sure their structures were sturdy enough to withstand the blowing force of the Big Bad Wolf. This activity tied into their CKLA Fables unit of study.






Introducing the Middle School Students of the Month for March!
5th: Kyzer Cook
6th: Ean Elgersma
7th: Quinn Smith
8th: Derrica Van Loon
Thanks to you all 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: Kyzer Cook
6th: Ean Elgersma
7th: Quinn Smith
8th: Derrica Van Loon
Thanks to you all 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)!





Spring Break is next week! School will resume on Monday, April 6th.

Goodies with Gals at the MS on Friday! We loved having our moms, grandmas, aunts, neighbors, & special friends here to join us for breakfast!



Parent Teacher Conferences will be held this week! Students will be dismissed at 1:15/1:30 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Also, there will be no school this Friday, March 27th, due to Teacher Professional Development.
Also, there will be no school this Friday, March 27th, due to Teacher Professional Development.

Here are the Individual State Speech Results!


Thank you to the Melvin 313 Club for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! It was such a fun morning!
Premier Communications came to share some Oreos for National Oreo Day on Friday, March 6th, with Mrs. Kroese's class!
In addition, Jeff Kroese taught the students a little bit about how his job has changed over the years. Jeff has worked for Premier Communications for the past 29 years. He showed them the old copper wires, which used to be used to feed homes cable TV and internet, and also showed them the newer fiber and how that works. Thanks, Jeff, for sharing your knowledge with us!
In addition, Jeff Kroese taught the students a little bit about how his job has changed over the years. Jeff has worked for Premier Communications for the past 29 years. He showed them the old copper wires, which used to be used to feed homes cable TV and internet, and also showed them the newer fiber and how that works. Thanks, Jeff, for sharing your knowledge with us!




The HMS Community School District is hiring coaches!
Please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or any building principal with any questions.
To apply, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
Please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or any building principal with any questions.
To apply, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment

The HMS Community School District is hiring Route, Substitute Route, and Activity Bus Drivers. A valid CDL is required. Candidates without a CDL may apply; the district can help you obtain certification.
For questions, please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or Jeremy Niichel, HMS Transportation Director, at jerniichel@hmshawks.org.
To apply for this position, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment
For questions, please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or Jeremy Niichel, HMS Transportation Director, at jerniichel@hmshawks.org.
To apply for this position, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment

