Husky Families,
I hope you had a warm and safe weekend! The snow provided a beautiful backdrop for some winter fun, and I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy it while staying safe. I want to thank you for your flexibility and understanding with the schedule changes last week due to the weather. Your patience and cooperation are truly appreciated as we navigate these unexpected adjustments together.
This is the final week of the second quarter. Please take a moment to log into PowerSchool to review grades and have meaningful conversations with your student about any outstanding assignments that need to be completed. Please remind your student to check with their teachers to confirm the final day for submitting assignments for this grading period.
We have several important updates and reminders to keep everyone on track, so please take a moment to review the information below.
PowerSchool App: In order to stay up to date with your student’s grades and attendance, please ensure that you have downloaded the PowerSchool Parent Portal App. You can do this by downloading the PowerSchool app on your phone or device. HERE is all the information you need to download the app and set up its features. If you have any questions, please email Christy Lyle, our PowerSchool Data Manager.
Canvas Observer Account: Parents can sign up as an observer in Canvas. Observers can link their Canvas account to their student’s account so they can see assignment due dates, announcements, and other course contect. Observers can view the course but cannot participate in the course. Follow the steps in this document to sign up as a Parent Observer in your student’s canvas courses.
2025 Student Writing Contest: For almost 70 years, the Burlington Writers Club has sponsored an annual student writing contest. They are a dedicated group of local writers, many of whom found that initial spark at a young age.
At-a-glance contest Guidelines:
Deadline for grades 3-8: January 31, 2025
Mail entries anytime between now and the deadline
Mailing Address: 213 S. Main St., Graham, NC 27253
Grades 3-12
Categories: Fiction and Poetry
We would love for our talented HMS students to participate in this year’s contest. For full submission guidelines visit https://burlingtonwritersclub.org/contests/student-contest/
Free & Reduced Lunch Application: Breakfast and lunch are not universally free for all students. If you would like your child to eat meals at school, you will either need to put money on their online account or you will need to secure a free/reduced lunch status by filling out the required form. The form is available in the HMS main office or you can fill it out online: https://www.lunchapplication.com/ More information is available here. This year, we are asking that all families complete and return the form, regardless of whether your student will eat a meal at school.
All For Lunch Program: We are excited to share that Hawfields is participating in the All For Lunch program, which helps ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals, regardless of their ability to pay. This incredible initiative is designed to eliminate lunch debt and provide all students with the opportunity to enjoy a healthy meal. You can learn more and support this important cause by visiting All For Lunch at Hawfields Middle School. Let’s work together to make sure no student goes without lunch!
HMS Boosters:
Support HMS at Home Basketball Games - The HMS Boosters will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at all home basketball games for the rest of the season. Don’t miss your chance to participate and support our school! There will also be a merchandise table with items available for purchase—stop by and check it out!
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser - Starting 1/14/25, we will kick off our Super Bowl Squares fundraiser. Get involved and join the fun while supporting HMS!
Valentine's Dance Presale - Beginning 1/17/25, you can pre-order flowers, balloons, and chocolates for the Valentine’s Dance. Be sure to place your orders early to make the evening extra special for your student!
Dine Out to Support HMS - On 1/23/25, dine out at Texas Roadhouse in Burlington to support HMS! Drop your receipt in the basket by the door, and Hawfields will receive a percentage of the evening's sales. This applies to dine-in and to-go orders. Let’s make it a great night for our school!
Stay Connected - For more details about these events and other HMS Boosters activities, please follow the HMS Boosters Facebook page. Thank you for supporting HMS!
Athletics: If you have any questions about athletics, please contact our Athletic Director, Lavar Marsh at lavar_marsh@abss.k12.nc.us
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Wednesday, January 15 - Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Western at HOME - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, January 16 - Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Turrentine (at WWHS) - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, January 16 - HMS Wrestling match at Western- 4:30 pm
Friday, January 17 - End of Quarter 2
Monday, January 20 - MLK Jr. Holiday - No School
Tuesday, January 21 - Optional Teacher Workday - No School for students
Wednesday, January 22 - Required Teacher Workday - No School for students
Wednesday, January 22 - Girls & Boys Basketball at Graham - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, January 23 - Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Southern at HOME - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, January 30 - Girls & Boys Basketball at Woodlawn - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, January 30 - HMS Wrestling match at Southern - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, February 5 - Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 5 - HMS Wrestling match at Woodlawn - 4:30 pm
Thursday, February 6 - Girls & Boys Basketball at Western - 4:30 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, February 6 - HMS Wrestling match at Woodlawn - 4:30 pm
Friday, February 7 - School Dance (sponsored by the HMS Boosters) - 4:00 - 6:00 pm. More information coming in the following weeks.