April 11, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We wish you and your children a sun-filled spring break, filled with the activities you enjoy!
Thank you for taking the time to review the following information:
Drop Off/Pick Up Safety Reminder: We need to share a second reminder about the importance of our morning and afternoon drop off/pick up process. We...
March 29, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Your children and the HMS staff are looking forward to sharing a variety of learning experiences with you in the coming months! Fifth grade students will begin their work on the explorers unit, which will culminate in Great American night, while our sixth grade students are hard at work creating their World’s Fair...
Visit the link below to order the 2018-19 school year HMS Yearbook.
http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A09897107
April is featuring our first ever Harvest of the Month! Over the next year we will be featuring a Maine grown or caught food item each month. April is dairy month and everyday we have Oakhurst milk, sourced 100 percent in the state of Maine. We will also be giving out samples of plain yogurt in a variety of ways from The Milkhouse Dairy in Monmouth.
March 15, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our students demonstrated positive energy, enthusiasm, and school pride during our Spirit Week celebration! We have been impressed by their whimsical ideas for decorating doorways with biome themes, their creative outfits, and most importantly, their kindness and support of others. They have also done a wonderful job...
We will be featuring two new menu items this month, Tricolor Cheese Tortellini and Maine Grass-fed Beef Meatball Sub. Did you know that for over 4 years our meatballs have all been school-made? The ground beef for this month's meatballs comes from Farmers' Gate Market in Wales, Maine.
March 4, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
HMS is pleased to partner with our PTO to create a WAVE OF KINDNESS WITH RAISE CRAZE!
-You can learn more about Raise Craze here.
-This link will take you directly to the Yarmouth PTO site so you can sign up to participate, and create an account with your child(ren).
Please take a moment to read this...
March 1, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
March is a busy month for our middle school students! We look forward to seeing you at some of the exciting events taking place during the upcoming weeks.
Parent/School Alliance: A second interactive workshop on technology will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Yarmouth High...
February 25, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have begun our work on the placement process for the upcoming school year. We are committed to creating balanced classroom communities, which are integral to positive learning environments and equal opportunities for all students. With this goal in mind, we carefully consider the needs of each student as an...
Congratulations to Eli Olson! His poem, "Words" is now live on KidSpirit as part of the winter issue on Reality and Perception! KidSpirit will also be promoting it on Facebook and Twitter.
February 15, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you are shoveled out and ready for a wonderful February break, whether that includes enjoying winter activities in Maine, or heading for warmer climates to soak up some sun!
February’s Rotary Recipients: Congratulations to Eden Young and Mark Harlow, February’s recipients of the HMS/Rotary...
February 4, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In keeping with best practices that promote the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, we will hold a lockdown drill on Thursday, February 7, at 2:15 PM.
This is the fifth year that our district is participating in lock down drills, and the second of two drills scheduled for this year. We are sharing...
February 1, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It’s hard to believe that it’s February 1st! We are noticing that the days are getting longer as we anticipate the sights, sounds, and activities of spring that lie ahead.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the following updates.
Attendance: We review our students’ attendance on a quarterly...
We will be featuring two new entrees this month! Ramen Noodle Bar and Maine Beef Stew with a fresh baked biscuit.
All talent welcome to audition – music, dance, arts, magic, comedy or any creative endeavor that will win over the audience!
Entry Forms:
Entry form for individual performers or group leaders: http://bit.ly/ygtentry-leader
Entry form for additional group members: http://bit.ly/ygtentry-group
Entry forms must be submitted by Monday, March 18 for...
Congratulations to Paige Brewer and Sailor Perry, December's recipients of the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition award! This recognition is based on growth mindset and the effort/grit/perseverance demonstrated by HMS students.
The sixth grade teachers had this to say about Sailor:To say that Sailor is a "hard worker" would be the understatement of the year! She...
January 18, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we continue our focus on digital citizenship and the importance of balance regarding time spent on screens/devices, we are pleased to offer the following learning opportunity for all Yarmouth parents:
The Parent/School Alliance will feature a presentation from Jonathan R. Werner on January 31, from 6:30 PM...
ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRE-TEENS AND TEENS!
Active communication and effective discipline are keys to raising teens who can succeed in today’s world. HMS offers the “Active Parenting” course in the fall and in the spring to explore these essential supports. This course has been rated as “excellent” by parents who have attended these sessions. This is a wonderful...
January 11, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to reach out about the upcoming anniversary of the loss of one of our students, Emma Daley, who passed away on January 29, 2018. We have been providing ongoing support to students and staff impacted by Emma’s death. We want to share our approach to this anniversary, which we know will be challenging for...
We appreciate Nancy Riggs sharing the following information about the Choose To Include Youth Summit:
On Friday November 30th HMS students, Mark Zimmerman,
Emily Ferguson, Liv Powell, and Noah Holden, attended the Choose To Include Youth Summit
in Portland. This opportunity is hosted by Maine Special
Olympics and encourages students with and without...
Our thanks to Molly Kilpatrick and Andrew Dolloff for sharing the excitement about Charlotte's new book, Maybe Tomorrow? We cannot wait to get copies of this book in our hands. We will keep you updated on the release date!
A message from Molly Kilpatrick:
I wanted to share some happy HMS/YES news! Our very own Charlotte Agell has written another amazing book that...
January 4, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year to you and yours from all of us at HMS! We hope this finds you well and having enjoyed some wonderful time off with family and friends.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the following information or if we can help in any way.A Reminder About Our Students’ Health: Some students...
The HMS students and staff had a chance to recognize and celebrate Nini Emmons, Yarmouth's Partner In Education Volunteer Coordinator, as she neared her retirement at the end of December. We wanted to thank Nini for all she has done for our school and our district during her time in Yarmouth.
Nini's passion led to an impactful and lasting legacy for Yarmouth...
The HMS Student Leadership Team, under the expert guidance of advisor, Nini Emmons, held an an animal Care & Supplies drive to benefit the Coastal/Midcoast Humane Society. The students collected cat and dog food, animal treats and toys, blankets, collars and leashes to support the humane society's work. The students also raised $388.00 dollars, which was donated in...
Heartfelt thanks to Kristina Keaney, Kelly Sawhney, Marjie Longshore and the HMS student ambassadors who helped with this project, for creating a truly wonderful and warm welcome for students new to our school by presenting them with wool hats. You did a remarkable job with this effort, and students who are new to our community were thrilled to receive their...
Our thanks to Bob Gross, 5th/6th grade Math Team Advisor, for regaling us with the team's latest adventures in mathematics:
The 5th and 6th grade Math Teams from Harrison Middle School both had an impressive start to the 2018-2019 season. Out of 30 teams from Southern Maine, the 5th grade team finished in 6th place and the 6th grade team finished in 4th place. ...
Thanks to Charlotte Agell, writing club(s) advisor, for this fascinating update:Author Julia O'Brien-Merrill recently visited the 5th/6th Grade Writing Clubs, which combined for this exciting event. Twenty-three students enjoyed learning about the origins of the Charlie on the MTA song -The Man Who Never Returned! This was part history lesson, part author visit,...
To Marjie Longshore, HMS PTO Liaison, all of the students who helped make the Movie Night possible, PTO members, and all of the parents who assisted and supported this event:
THANK YOU for creating a wonderful, fun-filled, community evening! This photo shows how much this event was enjoyed by everyone. From the idea for the student vote on the film, to setting...
Our thanks to Susan Parr and the HMS Mindfulness team for sharing their expertise at a recent presentation!
On December 19th, Ms. Parr and her "Mindfulness Team" presented "7 Ways To Be Mindful" to professionals who attend the Yarmouth schools K-12 Student Services Team. The Mindfulness Team taught mindful breathing, perspective taking, mindful gratitude, how to...
Happy New Year! Did you know know that all of our grains are whole grain rich? Our pasta, pizza, wraps, bread, muffins and even donuts are always whole grain.
Thanks to Morgan Cuthbert for providing this fascinating update!
Liz Johndrow, a scientist from the University of New England, visited with the 7th-grade science team to teach them about sporing kelp tissue. Her visit was timely as the 7th-grade students were studying asexual and sexual reproduction, as well as life cycles of organisms. Liz explained the...
Congratulations to the 6th grade Jazz Band and the 7th/8th grade Jazz Band for a fantastic evening of music! The 6th grade "Bedtime Band" Jazz Band, with band members clad in pajamas, played a stellar set of songs that showcased their growing confidence and competence. The 7th/8th grade Concert Jazz Band hit their stride on all four selections, including a jazzy...
We want to share our gratitude and appreciation for members of the HMS Civil Rights Team, and the team's advisors, Ms. Mike and Ms. Agell.
The CRT joined the faculty meeting yesterday to share the courageous and inspiring presentation they created about the mission of the CRT, and the culture of our school. It was a privilege to hear our students' voices; we...
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our faculty had the unique opportunity to learn from our Student Civil Rights Team last week, as we continue our focus on the positive impact of student voice/empowerment. We are grateful to these team members, and their advisors, Ms. Mike and Ms. Agell, for this opportunity.
Civil Rights Team members joined the December faculty...
November 30, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this finds you well and having enjoyed a fun and restful break last week!
We are pleased to share the following information with you:
November Rotary Recipients: Congratulations to Colby Ting and Walter Ruthman, recipients of this month’s HMS/Rotary Recognition award! This recognition is based on...
New this month is a stromboli recipe we're calling Chicken Fredo Roll with grilled chicken, alfredo sauce, chopped bacon and parmesan cheese.
The HMS community is grateful to the Yarmouth Education Foundation for their on-going work to enrich our students' learning experiences. Thank you, YEF, for all you do on behalf of our students!
HMS Math Night - Congratulations to Jay Harrington, Rich Smith, and co-presenters Metta Lindsay & Violet Bailey, for their work to bring renowned mathematics educator and...
Congratulations to Colby Ting and Walter Ruthman, November's recipients of the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition award! This recognition is based on growth mindset and the effort/grit/perseverance demonstrated by HMS students.
The seventh grade teachers had this to say about Colby:
Colby exemplifies a student who will not settle for the status quo. When a...
November 19, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
Our students and staff are continuing to connect, wonder, investigate, create, express and reflect. In other words, the Inquiry Process is alive and well at HMS! Please take a few minutes to peruse the HMS Live Feed and HMS News, and ask your children to fill you in on their recent learning experiences!
Literary...
Thanks to Paula Vicenzi for sharing this exciting update:In October, HMS students, families and staff donated 300 gently used books to the St. Bakhita School in Uganda. This donation allowed the school to create their first library, which will be used to increase students’ reading proficiency in English. The students and teachers are grateful for the thoughtfulness...
Merry Stuhr and the planning team for this unique evening transformed HMS into a magical place, which featured our students’ creative voices. Students from all grade levels, along with families and staff, played and laughed together, while appreciating the wonder and gift of reading! The Gala was so much more than a book fair - it was an inspiring,...
Marjie Longshore, HMS/PTO Liaison, shared the following update about the PTO Family Fun Night evening at HMS. Our thanks to Marjie, Becca Shire and Kelly
Sawhney for creating this wonderful opportunity to bring families together. Thanks also to Sweetser's Apple Orchard for the generous discount on the cider and apples. Finally, we extend our appreciation to...
Our thanks to Dan Gray, founder of Gray Optics, who generously shared his knowledge and expertise with our 7th grade students on Maine BioScience Day. Dan is a recognized principal engineer with 11 years of industry experience in medical, biometric, consumer, and industrial markets. Throughout his career, Dan has consulted with startups in the earliest phases of...
Thanks to students and staff who participate in the HMS Birding Club, and advisor Merry Stuhr, for continuing to enrich our surroundings with nature and beauty. This dedicated team recently added milkweed to the plantings outside of the library, which will encourage visits by Monarch butterflies. Our thanks to Dayna Klein for her help with this project!
Mr. C.'s 25th piece of music is published! We are looking forward to hearing it soon!
Amy Sinclair, mom of 7th grader, Zach, had a wonderful memory of a tulip garden that Zach and his classmates planted at ROWE school when they were first graders. Noticing that the garden needed a re-fresh, Amy created the plan for Project Rainbow!With the help of the educators and students from HMS and ROWE, Amy devised a beautiful opportunity for the 7th grade...
The 6th grade cast and crew of Dear Edwina magically transported the audience to Paw Paw Michigan, to revel in the wonderful advice bestowed by Edwina and her friends! Our students' collaboration on this show helped to create the feel of this tight-knit group, as they support each other through challenges and celebrations. The sets, along with our students' acting,...
November 2, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The HMS students and staff have been busy exploring our community and engaging in activities that focus on giving back and supporting others. Check out the HMS NEWS for all of the latest updates and a glimpse into your children’s learning experiences!
October Rotary Students of the Month: Congratulations...
Heartfelt congratulations to Isabelle Bragdon, this year's recipient of the Steingart Family Music Scholarship! This award recognizes Isabelle's passion for music and her unrelenting dedication to improving her work. The scholarship provides Isabelle with music lessons of her choice (instrumental or voice). We are thrilled for Isabelle and we celebrate her...
Yarmouth Elementary School named a Blue Ribbon School
Yarmouth Schools
On October 1, the U.S. Department of
Education announced that Yarmouth Elementary School will be recognized as a
National Blue Ribbon School for 2018.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes
public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in two...
Alan Small, Yarmouth Bus DriverThe HMS Student Leadership team, under the wonderful guidance of advisor, Nini Emmons, welcomed our bus drivers with cheers, cards and sweet treats on Friday, October 26! Our students wanted to share their appreciation for the wonderful work our bus drivers do every single day. We are grateful for our drivers' kind support of all of...
This year's Civil Rights Team is hard at work, having attended a recent, state-wide conference, and welcomed guest speaker Amy Sneirson to HMS. Ms. Sneirson works for the Maine Human Rights Commission. She joined a HMS Civil Rights Team (CRT) meeting on October 1, to talk with members about the six categories that are protected under the Maine Civil Rights Law....
Our thanks to Charlie and Susan Roscoe, Paula Vicenzi, and HMS students and families for their support of our recent book drive!During the week of October 1, HMS accepted donations of gently used reading books to send to the St. Bahkita School (a non-secular school) in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, in Bweyale, Uganda. Parents of the 700 children that attend...
Maya Advani, Henry Meehan, Ms. Riggs and Ms. D. enjoyed a beautiful day picking apples at Thompson's Orchard! They were delighted to share this experience with students from ROWE School. Everyone enjoyed donuts and cider after picking some delicious apples. The students also got to select a
pumpkin that we will be used for some special science experiments!
Congratulations and thanks to our 5th and 8th grade buddies for all they accomplished during the recent food drive! We know that many people will benefit from our students' efforts and collaboration on this important cause. We are grateful for the 5th and 8th grade team's focus on this special project, and to the Food Pantry for all they do for our community!
Congratulations to our October Rotary recipients!The 8th grade team chose Batul Aljawarin as their October Rotary recipient. They shared this about Batul:
Over the course of the past two months, we have witnessed Batul place genuine thought and care into her academics. We were particularly impressed with the way she followed through with her Maine Collage...
This month we are bringing back Jamaican pork with mashed potatoes!A tip for printing the menu: Right click on the image and select open in a new tab. Select print from your browser menu and select landscape view.
October 19, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We hope this finds you well, with your power restored, and looking forward to weekend activities!
Please take a few moments to review the following information, which we hope you find useful:
Screenagers - “Hold That Text”: We want to share the attached article from Screenagers, which supports our...
Our students enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in reading during last week's Literary Cafe, designed to celebrate Teen Read Week! Our thanks to Merry Stuhr, Tracy Weinrich, and all of our library volunteers for their help designing this cozy, inviting environment for our students, and to all of the parents who provided delicious snacks for this...
October 5, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians,Our students have enjoyed getting out into the community during the last several weeks. They have taken a walking tour of Main Street, visited Reid State Park for the coastal cleanup, started this year’s work at the Yarmouth Shellfish Nursery, and traveled to Mt. Apatite to study geology. We will continue to engage with...
Yarmouth Shellfish Nursery Current News- Please visit the live site here for more informationWhat are we?
A cooperative learning study between the school and town.
Proudly funded by the Yarmouth Education Foundation.
Located at the Yarmouth Town Landing.
EXCITING NEWS!!
We are winners of the 2018 New England Aquarium Ocean Stewardship Award
We...
October 4, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
As part of our continuing focus on our students' safety, we stay in close touch with Amy Bongard and Eric Klein (Assistant Principal and Principal of Yarmouth High School) about any issues involving our middle school students. One of the things we have noticed this fall is the increase in the number of middle school...
Mr. Cuthbert's 7th grade class began their exciting work at the shellfish nursery this week! Our thanks to YEF for making this venture possible, to Morgan for sharing a new year of hands on adventure and authentic learning with Yarmouth students, to our students for the energy and passion they bring to this project, and to Allison Flowerdew, for documenting this...
Did you know all our fresh eggs used in breakfast sandwiches and Frittata are from Maine hens?
Did you know our hot dogs and shaved steak is local too, from Maine Family Farms in Portland.October is National Farm to School month!
September 21, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
Your children are continuing to do an impressive job acclimating to the new school year! They are settling into new routines, learning new schedules, making new friends, and taking on new challenges. In short, HMS is a happy, busy, active place these days, and our staff is enjoying each new learning...
September 17, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We have updated the HMS Dress Code (below) to include gender neutral language, which outlines our wardrobe expectations for all HMS students.
We have not made any substantial changes to the specific content of the dress code. We have made some changes to the language we use to ensure that students, parents,...
September 11, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, all HMS students in grades 5 through 8 participate in the standardized NWEA-Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment two times during the school year. This test is taken online. We use the scores from this assessment internally to gauge our students’ progress and academic growth from year to year....
September 7, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We are delighted to have our students back at school with us! We have enjoyed a wonderful, productive week of team building and learning. We are impressed with your children’s curious minds, and we value their kind hearts.
The HMS staff returned last week. We spent time catching up on summer adventures...
Greetings! Every month we will post our calendar view menu to school news. You can also access the daily menu on the website's Nutrition tab, which is also connected to the Yarmouth School Department app.
For more information about our meals program please refer to our Parent Letter.
August 15, 2018
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
We hope this finds you well and enjoying the wonderful Maine summer with family, friends, and favorite activities! Welcome to those of you new to the HMS community, and welcome back those of you we have had the pleasure of working with over the years. We are looking forward to connecting with all of you...
Please click on the links below to see the 2018 supply list for each grade level:5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade
We are thrilled to share the information below, which names Barb Ellis as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)!
Barb Ellis-PAEMST
This presidential award is presented annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of...
June 15, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians-
This will be the last At-A-Glance for the year. The HMS faculty appreciates the remarkable growth that our students have demonstrated as they moved through this year. We value their kindness and creativity and the lessons they teach us. We are grateful to all of you for your partnership and support, and for the dedication and...
The 22nd Anniversary edition of Legenda, Frank H. Harrison Middle School's literary magazine, is now available to view. Hard copies will be given to writers and artists featured in this years' publication. Other students may enter a raffle to get a copy. Contact Ms. Agell with any questions.Download 2018 Legenda
June 1, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
This is a bittersweet time at HMS as we get ready to bid farewell to our 8th grade students and welcome our new 5th grade class. We know you join us in congratulating the 8th graders on reaching this point in their educational careers and wishing them well as they embark on their journey through the high school years. As...
The Spring Book Fair will be in the HMS Library from May 29-June 1!
Our book fairs help us purchase books for the library, and also support ALL of our special events, such as the Literary Cafe, the Winter Reading Festival, Harry Potter Week, BiblioTrek (a new week-long event that will make its premiere next fall for 5th & 6th grades), author visits, and more!...
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Tracy Weinrich and I are organizing a school-sanctioned (non-political) Yarmouth March for the Ocean (YM4O) on June 9th! The March will take place on Cousins Island (from Sandy Point Beach,
walking on the sidewalk to Madeleine Point) to CELEBRATE and EDUCATE about our one precious ocean. In addition to the March, this family-friendly...
5th grade play on Saturday, June 2. The correct times for the performances of Cinderella are 11AM and 6:30pm.
In June we are bringing back the popular Wing Bar! You can choose barbecue, spicy or plain. On the the last day of school bag lunches will be available for students to pick up in the cafe. Have a wonderful summer!
May 18, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians-
We are pleased to share the following information with you!
Thanks to our PTO for co-hosting our first “New to Yarmouth” coffee for parents who are new to HMS. We appreciated this time to get together and debrief the school year. We are looking forward to next year’s get togethers with families new to our...
May 4, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
The exciting events continue at HMS with the recent 7th grade/Red Cross Blood Drive, which included a focus on community service. Seventh grade students also showcased their inspiring Genius Hour projects this week. Our Jazz Band students provided an outstanding evening of music on Wednesday night, which kicked off of the...
April 13, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is an exciting and busy time at HMS as our 5th grade students begin their Great American Unit, 6th graders completed their World’s Fair presentations, 7th grade students work to finish up their Genius Hour projects and our 8th graders prepare for the upcoming Civil Rights work! Our students will benefit from some...
On Saturday, the 6th grade cast and crew of Bugsy Malone Jr. took audiences back in time to the Roaring 20s in two riveting performances! The actors and backstage crew put many hours of hard work into this production. It paid off with the creation of this engaging show, which included stellar singing and dancing, as well as lots of silly string! We are grateful to...
Our fifth grade students explored what life was like during colonial times at our annual Colonial Craft Day celebration. 317 Main Community Music Center contributed the music for this special day. Musicians Chris Moore (mandolin), 317 Main’s Director Of Music Education, Whit Ford (flute and fife) and Are Dedekian, (fiddle) played beautiful, toe tapping, colonial...
Congratulations to Alex Ericson and Isaac Pendleton, March's recipients of the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition award!
The Unified Arts Team chose Isaac for this recognition and the 7th Grade Team chose Alex. This recognition is based on growth mindset and the effort/grit/perseverance demonstrated by HMS students.
Alex’s teachers shared that they selected...
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are continuing our work on the placement process for the 2018-2019 school year. The weeks of April 2 through April 12, Laura Mike, School Counselor, will visit classrooms to help students register for band, chorus, and Spanish or French.
Thank you in advance for guiding your child(ren) to make these important decisions about the...
March 30, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
In keeping with best practices that promote the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, we’re planning a lock down drill for Thursday, April 5 at 2:15 P.M. This is the fourth year that our school will participate in this type of drill and the second of two drills scheduled for this year. Our staff will...
New this month is a warm egg and cheese sandwich on a whole grain croissant, sausage is optional. Our cage-free eggs are from Maine Family Farms based in Portland.
Just a reminder that every meal choice includes a visit to our loaded salad bar and all students must take at least a 1/2 cup of fruit and/or vegetable.
March 26, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We wanted to take a moment to communicate about how we are supporting your children at school since Emma’s passing. We continue to see children both individually and in group settings. While many students have appreciated the structure and inherent value of leaning back into academics, others continue to benefit from...
March 23, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We wanted to share the resource Raising Digital Natives, which provides important information on social media, including useful articles and recommendations for supporting children with their use of technology. We think you will find it helpful in your ongoing conversations with your children.
We also want to...
Congratulations to Jocelyn Ruffner, whose poem "Don't Stop" is now live on KidSpirit as part of the spring issue on The Speed of Now. KidSpirit will promote the spring issue on social media. We thank Jocelyn for sharing her talent with us!
March 22, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are in the midst of our annual placement process for the upcoming school year. We are committed to creating balanced classroom groupings, which are integral to providing positive learning environments and equal opportunities for all students.
An extraordinary amount of time, care, and thought is put into placement by...
We're grateful to Jared Conant for his tireless work on the 2018 Community Food Drive. The Yarmouth Community Food Pantry is still receiving donations based on his event. Currently, the food donation total from this drive is nearly 1200 lbs. and $3325 in cash and checks! The Yarmouth Community Food Pantry can generate $4 of food items with a one dollar donation,...
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Student NameLevelAnderson, Wyatt DHigh Honor RollBaybutt, Stuart HHigh Honor RollBergeron, Anne MHigh Honor RollBurrows, Emma SHigh Honor RollDressel, Sarah GHigh Honor RollEnglish, Annabel EHigh Honor RollEricson, Alexandra WHigh Honor RollFeeley, Ava EHigh Honor RollFremont-Smith, Harper HHigh Honor RollGilroy, Macy BHigh Honor RollGinsberg, MiaHigh Honor...
We extend our gratitude and admiration to Barbara Ellis, math team advisor extraordinaire, for sharing her leadership and guidance with our math team members over the years!
Barb provided us with our teams' latest adventures in math:
HMS is immensely proud of our fifth and sixth grade math team members, who attended their third math meet of the year on Tuesday...
Thanks to Merry Stuhr for sharing this exciting update about the HMS Birding Club!
The creation of this new activity was prompted by two avid 5th grade birders, Johnny Weinrich and Brady Martin, who asked if HMS could start a bird club. This seemed like a great fit for our school because many students have become interested in birds due to the Library's...
Thanks to Charlotte Agell for sharing this exciting news about our Scholastic Writing Awards recipients.
The
Southern Maine Writing Project, in conjunction with the Literacy,
Language and Culture Program at the University of Southern Maine, is
this year's host for the Scholastic Writing Awards of Maine.
For 2018, Maine students sent 534 submissions to The...
March 9, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians
In
recent weeks we have been hearing about how students and school
districts across the country are responding to the tragedy in Parkland,
Florida. Students are thinking about school safety and finding ways to
express their opinions and share their perspectives.
At
the middle school level, we work to...
March 7, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Maine’s public school students in grades 3-8, and in the third year of high school, are required by state and federal law to participate in annual assessments in mathematics and English language arts (ELA)/literacy. Students in grades 5 and 8, and juniors in high school, are also required to participate in the MEA state...
March 6, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We're excited to share some information with you about our upcoming Spirit Week, which begins on Monday, March 12th (more information will be shared at the end of the week)! We wanted to give you a heads up so our students can start planning their outfits. : )
Here's the schedule:
Monday- Spirit/blue & white...
March 6, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
We wanted to confirm that the Transition Conferences will take place as scheduled tomorrow afternoon and evening, Wednesday, March 7. We’re able to move forward with this event given the low snowfall predictions early on in the storm, and the fact that the conferences are held at HMS.
Looking forward to seeing you...
The HMS/YES SECOND annual Winter Reading Festival was a huge success! Our sixth grade students couldn't wait for our 2nd grade visitors to arrive : ) Sixth graders and second graders joined together to celebrate their love of reading. They read books to read to each other, made bookmarks, and enjoyed the wonderful story narrated in the HMS library by our very own...
Thanks to Bob Gross for providing this update:
The first group of students who have been working to assemble the SeaPerch ROV will have their "sea trial" soon! To add to the excitement, this trial will take place in a sink in one of our maintenance rooms!
This group has learned a lot during their time together. They've collaborated as a team, learned how to read...
Congratulations to Joquin Peterson-Bonville, whose spectacular painting has been selected for display in an exhibition to celebrate Youth Art Month at the Portland Museum of Art. Joquin was presented with a certificate honoring his achievement at a reception on March 3rd. His painting will be shown from March 1 through March 31.
Congratulations and best wishes to Arianah Burgess and Celina Belleville, the 8th grade students who were honored by the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition program for the month of February!
The Unified Arts Team chose Celina for this recognition and the 8th Grade Team chose Arianah. This award is based on growth mindset and the effort/grit/perseverance...
March 2, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians-
It feels like the sun and warmth are taking a brief break today but we know that spring is right around the corner!We’re pleased to have our new website up and running, and we are working to update HMS News, which highlights different learning experiences, celebrations, and noteworthy items that happen at our school....
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kelly Conley, our 5th and 8th grade students, the 5th and 8th grade teams, and the residents of Bay Square, for creating a wonderful new partnership!
Our fifth/eighth grade buddies made Valentine's Day cards for the Bay Square community. Fifth grade students delivered the cards and special notes and visited with the folks who...
Thanks to Morgan Cuthbert, Janice Medenica, and Tate Gale for this update on Dr. Cady's visit:
The 7th-grade class welcomed Dr. Sam Cady to HMS in early January, when he visited with our students to introduce our Body System Unit. Dr. Cady is an eye surgeon and board certified, fellowship trained, ophthalmologist. He specializes in the diagnosis, management and...
Thanks to Paula Vicenzi for sharing this delicious update from our 7th Grade French classes:
As part of their unit on Paris, 7th Grade French students watched with great anticipation as Blair Currier, Director of Yarmouth's Nutrition Program prepared a popular French sandwich called a, "croque-monsieur." He used authentic ingredients found in France. Everyone...
We're grateful to YEF for their unending support and commitment to our schools! Their visit in December honored the dedication of our educators (the names of staff and students in the NEWS photos can be viewed by hovering your cursor of the pictures):
Our 8th grade students demonstrated their knowledge, creativity and ability to invent, design and implement their ideas during this unit. We invite you to enjoy their engaging work at the link below. Thanks to Ms. Rice and her students for sharing their learning with us! Ms. Rice's Students Share their Projects
The 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and 5th& 6th Grade Chorus performed to perfection during the winter concert season!
The 5th and 6th Grade Chorus captivated the audience with a program full of challenging songs that showcased their range and vocal prowess, including a rollicking take on Frosty the Snowman. It was clear that the students' hard work was the...
We're pleased to catch up on some previous HMS News now that our new site is up and running!Congratulations to the 6th Grade "Funky Hat" Jazz Band and the Grade 7/8 Concert Jazz Band for kicking off the winter concert season with style!
The audience was wowed by the smooth sounds of jazz classics like "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", and "Watermelon Man", along...
Sixteen fifth and sixth grade mathematicians proudly represented HMS at the first annual Southern Maine Math League math competition. It was held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, with over 20 schools attending. We are excited to share that two students returned with individual awards. Mathieu Charrette, a fifth grader, earned a fourth place ribbon and...
On Monday, February 12th the 5th and 6th grade math teams attended their second math meet of the year at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Our 5th grade team came in sixth overall and our 6th grade team was 9th overall! This was quite an accomplishment, as over 30 teams attended the meet. Sebastien Martinez achieved a perfect individual score and received a...
The cast and crew of Legally Blonde, Jr. put on a phenomenal show! They shared their talent, enthusiasm and joy with the audience, who was riveted by their brilliant collaboration on this project. They showed their appreciation for our students' efforts with a rousing, standing ovation.
Our students' creativity and perseverance was obvious in every aspect of...
February 16, 2018Dear Parents and Guardians-
As we head into this break, we wish you a relaxing week with family and friends, and plenty of time to do whatever feels nourishing and rejuvenating for you and yours.
We also want to share these DATES TO REMEMBER:
-February 16-6:00 PM-Legally Blonde, Jr.-HMS Cafe
-February 19-February 23-WINTER BREAK-NO...
February 9, 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians-
Thank you for your continued communication and outreach. We are deeply moved by your care for our community, and we appreciate your input and your questions as we grieve Emma’s loss and work together to provide our students with what they need.
The structure of support for our students has shifted a bit...
The Casco Bay Japan Exchange Program and HMS had the honor of hosting ten students and four chaperones from Namioka, Japan from January 5 through January 11. Namioka is a small, rural city (population 20,000), which is located on the northern point of the largest Japanese island, Honshu. Eight HMS students hosted students visiting from Japan; the other visiting...
Our 5th grade students and their Language Arts Teachers, Kelly Conley, Liz Greely and Gina Rollins, celebrated National Reading day (January 23) in style! The students made book spines of their favorite books and decorated the windows in their wing to share their most favorite reads. The finished product looks wonderful!
Thanks to Mr. Dehetre for sharing this update about what our 8th grade students are working on in the STEAM Lab:8th grade students in the STEAM lab are learning about electronics by building a "Blinky" kit. A Blinky is a small electronics training kit, which, when properly built, will make a series of LEDs flash on and off randomly. Each kit contains various...
Our students are enjoying working with our visiting scientists, Winnie Chan, John Ruid, and Susan Gladstein. Earlier this year our young scientists spent some time learning about adhesives. Our thanks to these community members who continue to enrich our students' learning!
Congratulations and best wishes to Jonathan Tangila Mesu and Sierra Hunt, the 5th grade students who will be honored by the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition program for the month of January! Mr. C. and Jonathan
The Unified Arts Team chose Jonathan for this recognition and the 5th Grade Team...
We have a new menu item this month of Barbecue Chicken Sliders and we are bringing back the student named "Pottata." Last year students in Ms. Lambert's class developed this frittata recipe with potatoes and cheddar cheese.
Congratulations and best wishes to Kadin Davoren and Sam Lowenstein, December’s recipients of the HMS/Rotary Student Recognition award! The Unified Arts Team chose Kadin for this recognition and the 6th Grade team chose Sam. This recognition is based on growth mindset and the effort/grit/perseverance demonstrated by HMS students. Kadin and Sam will be honored at...
Our thanks to Laura Mike for providing this update and photos featuring the HMS Civil Rights team! Laura and Charlotte Agell are the team advisors.
We're grateful to the following students who attended this training and serve on this essential team:Julia BaileyEvie King Krisztian KovacsJoshua Leinwand Bella MalczynskiEmma Sammon Grace ShiFinn SnowPiper YorkThe...
Thank you to the PTO for funding the purchase of Ollies for the 8th grade! Ollie is a programmable robot that is controlled by a handheld device such as a smartphone or Ipad. The Ollies provide a highly engaging, hands-on environment to develop coding skills that involve problem solving, experimentation and collaboration in preparation for jobs of the future. Our...
Thanks to our 5th grade students and teachers for helping Amy Haskell, Yarmouth School Garden Coordinator, put the garden to bed for the winter. As Rich Smith said, "Many hands make light work with 110 kids and and six adults working in the garden-AND it was fun!"
Congratulations to our fall YEF grant recipients!We're excited for our students to experience the new explorations, creative thinking and problem solving that will occur as a result of these grants. We extend our appreciation and gratitude to YEF for continuing to enrich our students' learning by providing these unique opportunities!In Bob's grant application for...
Blair Currier, Director of School Nutrition, and Cheryl Lambert, HMS Health Science Teacher, have been busy creating engaging Stir Fry cooking labs for our students! Students learned knife skills, how to sauté vegetables with rice and even make their own stir fry sauce. Each group competed for the best dish and were rated on presentation, smell, taste and texture,...
Thanks to Morgan Cuthbert for filling us in on Maine Biotechnology Day and presenter, Jay Palmer's visit to our school:Jay Palmer, CEO of Clear H2O, joined the 7th grade science classes on November 8th, for a Maine Biotechnology Day presentation. Maine Biotechnology Day provides opportunities, state-wide, for individuals working in the life science industry to...
Thanks to Rod Corey and the 8th grade team for creating this exciting learning opportunity for their students!On Monday, November 6, 8th grade students were treated to a first-hand account of how our government works. Sammy Potter, Yarmouth High School Senior, spent the spring semester of his junior year working in Washington, D.C. as a page for Susan Collins. ...