Husky Families,
I hope you all had a restful and relaxing weekend! As we spring forward with Daylight Saving Time, I know losing an hour can be an adjustment, but it also means longer days and more daylight to enjoy. We’re entering a busy stretch of the school year, and I appreciate your continued partnership in supporting our students and staff.
Please continue reading for the latest information on upcoming activities, reminders, and ways to stay engaged with our school community.
Tardies: We are experiencing an increase in the number of tardies among our morning car riders. As a reminder, car riders are to be present in class no later than 8:15 am. Students arriving after 8:20 am should report to the front desk for a late slip before going to their morning Math Lab. Students receiving multiple tardies during the school year will be subject to school disciplinary action.
Student Dismissal: Lately, we have seen an increasing number of students remaining on campus well past 4:10 p.m., some as late as 4:45 - 5:00 p.m., without supervision. This is not acceptable and cannot continue. All car riders must be picked up in the front of the school between 3:30 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Any student still on campus after 4:10 p.m. who is not under the supervision of a staff member (a coach or classroom teacher) will be escorted to our After-School Care Program (The Husky Den), where parents will be required to park, come inside, and sign their child out. Families will also be charged the daily rate for after-school care.
If you are unable to pick up your child by 4:10 p.m., they should ride the bus home or be enrolled in The Husky Den. To enroll in The Husky Den, use this link: Husky Den Enrollment Form. HMS is committed to student safety, but we cannot provide unsupervised care for students outside of school hours. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child on time. Thank you for respecting our policies and ensuring all students are picked up in a timely manner.
2024-2025 HMS Yearbook: The last day to order this year’s HMS Yearbook is March 15—don’t miss your chance to capture and cherish this year’s memories! Ordering is quick and easy online by following these steps:
Visit this link and click Order Pictures and Yearbooks. Enter the code: YB30002.
Enter your name and email, then click Access Yearbook.
Fill in your student’s information, then click Submit Details.
Select your product and quantity. Click View Cart to proceed to checkout.
Important Reminders:
The ONLY way to purchase a yearbook is online.
Once you order, Strawbridge will email you a receipt. Please hold on to this receipt as it will be very helpful if there are any questions or concerns at the time of yearbook delivery.
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.
HMS Boosters:
Daylight Saving Time Staff Treat: To help our staff start the week off right, Belle’s Brew will be on campus before school on Monday, March 10, serving up much-needed cups of motivation and joy. A special thank you to the generous family who sponsored this event—our staff truly appreciates it!
St. Patricks Day Teacher Breakfast: We are lucky to have such an amazing staff at Hawfields Middle School! Let’s show our appreciation by providing a St. Patrick’s Day Staff Breakfast on Monday, March 17. All four staff workrooms will be stocked with treats, but we need your help to make it happen! Please consider donating breakfast items by signing up at this link: SignUp Genius - St. Patty’s Day Staff Breakfast As a reminder, all donated items are due by the end of the school day on Friday, March 14. Thank you for supporting our hardworking staff - we appreciate you!
March Madness Fundraiser: March Madness is here, and Hawfields Boosters is hosting an NCAA Bracket Challenge! All proceeds support our students and staff through events like staff breakfasts, classroom needs, athletics, and more. For full details on how to participate, visit the Hawfields Booster Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hawfieldsboosters. Questions? Email HawfieldsBoosters@gmail.com. Pay via CashApp: $HawfieldsBoosters (Include student’s name, homeroom & “March Madness Brackets” in payment comments). May the best bracket win!
Huskies Dine Out - Asian Harbour: Join us for another Hawfields Booster Dine Out Night at Asian Harbor in Mebane on Thursday, March 27, from 5:30–9:00 PM! We’ll earn 10% back on all sales, including dine-in and takeout orders. Mark your calendars and support our school while enjoying a great meal!
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:
Free Physicals: We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for all ABSS middle and high school student-athletes! Kernodle Clinic is offering FREE athletic physicals at multiple locations across the district.
Open to ALL ABSS Middle and High School students, regardless of their school.
Students can attend any date or location listed below.
Physicals will begin at 4:00 PM.
Bring your Pre-Participation Physical Form (available in English and Spanish)
Take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your student-athlete is ready for the upcoming sports season! If you need additional information, please reach out to your school’s athletic department.
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Monday, March 17 - Staff Breakfast
Tuesday, March 18 - Baseball vs. Southern Alamance at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, March 19 - Softball vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, March 19 - Girls Soccer vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, March 20 - Softball at Western - 4:45 pm
Thursday, March 20 - Girls Soccer at Western - 4:45 pm
Tuesday, March 25 - Softball at Southern Alamance - 4:45 pm
Tuesday, March 25 - Girls Soccer at Southern Alamance - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, March 26 - Baseball vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, March 27 - Softball vs. Southern Alamance at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, March 27 - Girls Soccer vs. Southern Alamance at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, March 27 - Baseball at Western Alamance - 4:45 pm
Friday, March 28 - Required Teacher Workday
Tuesday, April 1 - Softball at Graham - 4:45 pm
Tuesday, April 1 - Girls Soccer at Graham - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, April 2 - Softball vs. Graham at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, April 2 - Girls Soccer vs. Graham at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, April 2 - Baseball at Graham - 4:45 pm
Thursday, April 3 - Baseball vs. Graham at HOME - 4:45 pm
School Librarian Appreciation Day - April 4th
Tuesday, April 8 - Softball at Broadview - 4:45 pm
Tuesday, April 8 - Girls Soccer at Broadview - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, April 9 - Baseball at Broadview - 4:45 pm
Spring Break - April 12 - 21