Huntsville Middle School

You didn’t hear it from us… but the teachers had their own underground spirit week to close out the year 😎 🪣 Anything But a Cup Day – creativity (and hydration) at its finest 👚 White Lie Shirts – “I love grading essays”… sure you do 🛟 Floaties & Summer Attire – we were mentally at the beach already Just a little end-of-year fun before we float into summer! 🌴☀️

☀️ What a day! Our school-wide field trip to Mitchusson Park last Thursday was packed with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We danced, played basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, hit the playground, and enjoyed some delicious hotdogs! 🏀🎶🌭⚾️ These are the moments that make school special — time spent together, just having a blast. 💛 #FieldTripFun #MitchussonMemories #SchoolCommunity #UnforgettableMoments #WeHadABlast

📚🎉 Last Wednesday, HMS students who met their AR goals for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters enjoyed a fun field trip to Lokomotion and the park! It was a great way to celebrate their hard work and commitment to reading! 👏🎯 #ARGoals #ReadingReward #MiddleSchoolFun #LokomotionTrip

🎉 We recently celebrated our Team End-of-Year Awards, recognizing student achievement and growth in their classes! 🌟💪 We love our teams, and we love our students. These are just a few snapshots from a day filled with well-deserved recognition and smiles! 📸 #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #StudentSuccess #EndOfYearCelebration

📚🎨 This week, our Creative Writing students brought their stories to life — literally! After crafting original short stories and designing their own illustrated book covers, they had the joy of reading their creations to a group of eager 4th-grade students. It was a perfect blend of creativity and academics — where imagination met literacy, and art brought words to life. 💡✍️📖 We love seeing our students shine and inspire the next generation of readers and writers! #MiddleSchoolMagic #CreativeMinds #ArtMeetsAcademics #StudentAuthors #LiteracyInAction

🎨 Our Advanced Art students designed a fun, hands-on project to teach first graders about shapes, colors, motor skills, and joyful words! 💛 It was a sweet mix of creativity, learning, and mentorship. So proud of these young artists! 👏🖍️ #ArtWithPurpose #JoyfulLearning #CreativeConnections

🍽️❤️ A HUGE thank you to our incredible community churches for showering our staff with love and delicious lunches all week long for Teacher Appreciation Week! We are beyond grateful to Huntsville United Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Assembly of God Church for feeding our team and filling our hearts. Your generosity means the world to us, and we’re so lucky to be part of such a supportive community. Together, we’re making a difference — one act of kindness at a time! 💙📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #WeLoveOurTown

🖊️📚 Our Yearbook Signing Party was a hit today! Laughter, memories, and heartfelt messages filled the air as students signed each other’s yearbooks — capturing friendships and fun that will last a lifetime. 💙✨ We still have 24 yearbooks left for sale! If your student hasn’t grabbed one yet, it’s not too late to hold onto the memories. 📸 Don’t miss out! #Yearbook2025 #MiddleSchoolMemories #SignedWithLove #CaptureTheMoment

🎣 Last Thursday Mr. Henry’s Outdoor Ed class taught over 150 second graders how to cast through a fun fishing game! HMS students led the way! 👏🐟 Great job to our young leaders for making outdoor learning fun! 🤩 #OutdoorEd #HMSPride #StudentLeaders

🎣 Spring Fishing Derby Fun! 🎣 This past Tuesday, the HMS Outdoor Ed Fishing Derby was a huge success! Students reeled in catfish ranging from 1 lb to 4.7 lbs — what a catch! 🐟 Special thanks to Mr. Henry, Coach Duncan, Mrs. Beam, Mrs. Duncan, and Mrs. Hafen for all their hard work and support in making this awesome event happen. We appreciate you! 💙

📚✨ Our HMS History Club had an unforgettable trip to Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, MO on Monday! From stunning views to rich Ozark history, it was a day full of learning and adventure. 🏞️📖 #TopOfTheRock #HistoryClub #FieldTripFun

Our HMS Eagles soared on the ATLAS test! We’re so proud of our students for working hard and giving their best effort every day during testing. To celebrate their dedication, students earned tickets for their hard work and had the choice to: • Enter drawings for awesome prizes like an Apple gift card, fishing tackle box with lures, cake baking kit, Google Play card, volleyball, football, and more! • Or use their tickets for a tasty treat! Our Eagles didn’t just work hard on the test—they’ve been showing grit and growth all year long, and we couldn’t be prouder!

We’re feeling the love at Huntsville Middle School! ♥️ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and families for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special: 🙌🏻 • State Farm Insurance – delicious cookies • Huntsville Sonic – refreshing drinks • Huntsville Walmart – a beautiful cake • Our incredible HMS families – sweet treats like cookies, cake pops, and more Our teachers pour so much into our students every single day, and we’re so grateful to have a community that loves pouring back into them. 🎉 We love our teachers, and we love our community!♥️

Thursday night was filled with harmony and heart! Our choir students gave a beautiful performance that left the audience inspired and proud. Huge thanks to Ms. Williams for her leadership, dedication, and love for music—she’s helped these students grow and shine all semester long. And a special thank you to our pianist, Mrs. Brenda Embry, whose beautiful accompaniment added so much to the evening. What a night to remember!

What an amazing night of music! Our band concert on Tuesday was a huge success—our talented students truly played their hearts out! A big shoutout to Mrs. Skaggs and Mr. Johnson for their incredible dedication and hard work this semester. We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and passion they pour into our music program. Bravo to all!

HMS Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party! Students who have purchased a yearbook by May 16th are invited to a special event during 3rd period in the cafeteria. They’ll have the chance to pick up their yearbook, collect signatures from friends, and reminisce over the memories of the past school year. If your student still needs to order, we have extra! Please send $27.00 (cash or check) to the main office.

Art show winners from the Huntsville Middle School show off their award-winning work. Gift cards for the winners were provided by the Bank of 1889. 1st Place 8th Grade: Lilly Snyder 1st Place 7th Grade: Mylee Fouts 2nd Place: Jasmine Stewart (8th) 3rd Place: Khoa Vu (8th) Honorable Mentions: Wynlee Thomas (8th) Lettie Rivera (7th) Melanie Fouts (8th) 6th Grade 1st Place- Kinley Lambdin 2nd Place- JoHanna Paladino 3rd Place- Jozalynn Cook

Heads up! ATLAS testing next week at HMS! Please see link for details! https://bit.ly/4jNoQiW

🌸 Say Cheese! Spring Picture Day is Coming! 📸 Get ready to smile—Spring Picture Day is this Thursday, April 10th! Picture forms went home last week, so be sure to bring yours back with payment, or skip the paper and pay online using the QR code! Let’s see those springtime smiles! 😄🌼

🦈🐠 6th Grade Adventures at Wonders of Wildlife! 🌿🐢 Our 6th graders had an unforgettable day exploring Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield! 📚✨ Thank you to everyone who helped organize and supervise this wonderful trip!