
The 100th day of school is quickly approaching! To celebrate, on Thursday, January 30th, elementary students can dress like a 100-year-old or wear an outfit with 100 items on it!


A special thank you to Valero for such a fun and energetic High Five Friday! We had a blast this morning!



HMS will be having a 2 hour late start on Tuesday, 21, 2025. No AM Preschool or AM Activities.

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 this position can be directed to any building principal or Mr. Carlin.


The middle school wrestling meet at Sibley-Ocheydan is canceled tonight due to cold temperatures.

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


Mr. Spier's Metals I Class is learning how to weld! They continue to get better and better every day!




Students in Ms. Bronstad's room have been busy studying Earth, chemical reactions, and landforms. This week they created volcanoes!





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


Preschool students in Ms. Stofferan's class have been wishing for more snow to come! They got their wish when they had an opportunity to explore fake snow in the sensory table!











A special thanks to Sanborn Savings Bank for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!

Due to the train blocking a few bus pathways around Hartley, busses may be delayed. Sorry for inconvenience.

Congratulation to the Middle School Students of the Month for December!
5th: Elise Mohni
6th: Mackenzie Walters
7th: Aria Benz
8th: Viviana Delacruz
Thanks to you all for being great role models and exemplifying what it means to be an HMS Hawk--way to show your WINGS (Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect)!






Before winter break, students from the Middle School took a field trip to Yesterday's Memories Museum. They enjoyed the impressive new model train display as well as the many other trucks and exhibits in the museum. Thank you to Yesterday's Memories Museum for having us!











HMS is looking for coaches! If you are interested reach out to a building principal or Mr. Carlin.


Middle School students and staff participated in a Door Decorating Contest recently! Which one would you have voted for? Like or comment on your favorite picture to help us choose a winner to be announced at the Middle School assembly on Friday.
Be sure to look closely at all the details the students added throughout the decorating process.











6th graders in Mrs. Francis' FCS class were cooking up some sweet treats this morning. Students used cooking lab skills from start to finish. They set up the cooking area, measured, cooked, and cleaned together. Mug cakes are a easy and tasty treat these kids cake easily make at home for their family and friends.







Winter Break begins this week!
Reminder: There will be an early dismissal on Friday, December 20th at 1:15/1:30. School will be closed for Winter Break from December 23rd - January 1st. School will resume regularly on Thursday, January 2nd.


Students in 7th and 8th grade Language Arts Enrichment Class worked on How-To speeches over the course of the last unit in order to perfect our public speaking and collaboration skills. Our topics ranged anywhere from food to animals!






Tuesday, Dec 10th, the 7th and 8th graders, led by O'brien Country Conservationist Lindsey Kleinhesselink, worked on a STEM project during
Science class. Students built their own Projectile Launchers. It was fun watching them use problem solving to create their launchers and test
them out!



