We extend our thanks and appreciation of the HMS Civil Rights Team, and their advisors, Ms. Mike, Ms. Agell, and Ms. Hill, for creating the CRT celebration of the second annual "Day Of Welcome", which took place on Thursday and Friday last week. Civil Rights Teams in over 250 schools across the state of Maine celebrated this day and welcomed all students as they... READ MORE >
October 22, 2020Dear HMS Families, As you know, a construction incident last weekend caused a great deal of water to be released from the school's sprinkler system into hallways and classrooms in the 5th and 7th grade corridors. To ensure there is no long-term damage, the contractor began replacing small sections of sheetrock throughout those areas of the... READ MORE >
October 16, 2020Dear HMS Families, Thank you for your ongoing communication about how the school year is going for your children. We appreciate hearing from you, and we will continue to update you on our efforts to meet our students’ needs. Last Friday the HMS staff and educators district-wide attended two virtual professional development sessions integral... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families, Thanks for your attention to this news from our wonderful PTO! PTO TEACHER APPRECIATION – Accepting donations October 8-21 Parents and guardians, please help us celebrate our Yarmouth teachers! This year we cannot have lunch brought in from student homes as we have in the past, but we can still provide staff with a warm lunch! Would you please... READ MORE >
October 2, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We’re continuing to celebrate this wonderful weather, which enables us to spend time outside throughout the day! We appreciate your questions and input as we settle into the school year, and we encourage you to keep in touch and let us know how things are going for your child(ren). We share the following article, The... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families,Response to our flu clinic for this Saturday October 3rd has been robust! We have extended the hours to begin at 8am. Please refer to the following schedule by Last Name: 8am A - C 9am D - K 10am L - Q 11am R - Z If the weather is favorable, this will be a drive thru flu clinic. We will use the bus circle in front of the Rowe School at... READ MORE >
Breakfast and lunch is free for kids everyday! Please contact us for information about getting meals for remote learning days or weekends. Starting Monday, October 5th there will be changes to in-school breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will be "Grab n' Go" and can be picked up between 7:40 - 8:00 am and eaten in the classroom. Grade 5 and 6 students will be able to... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families: We are aware of power outages in Yarmouth and on Chebeague Island. Please know that your child will not be marked absent and this will not negatively impact our students in any way. We understand the challenges that the outages present for all of us today - hope we are back up and running soon. Thanks very much, Joan Adler and Tom... READ MORE >
Harrison Middle School Fall Sports 2020 Activity Registration Information rSchoolToday The Yarmouth Athletic Department will be using an Activity Registration Program through rSchoolToday to register students for participation in any sport offered during the 2020-2021 school year. This program will replace the process used to register for sports via the... READ MORE >
Harrison Middle School Fall Sports 2020 The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) approved the start of high school Fall Sports beginning September 14, 2020. Participation and Competition Guidelines were created by the MPA that align with guidelines from the Maine CDC, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Department of Health and Human... READ MORE >
September 25, 2020Dear Families, If you have signed up to participate in the flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 3, here are the important details for that morning. If you have not yet signed up for the flu clinic but are still interested in coming, please contact your school nurse. If the weather is favorable, this will be a drive thru flu clinic. We... READ MORE >
September 21, 2020 Dear HMS Families,We are pleased to share the following information about this year’s extracurricular activities. HMS activities will adhere to all safety and health protocols necessary to support our students’ overall well being. We are offering options for in-person activities and fully virtual activities. Students participating in after... READ MORE >
September 18, 2020 Dear HMS Families, It’s wonderful to have your children back with us! We are all working together to settle into the new safety routines and protocols. This takes time and we appreciate the conversations you are having at home about the importance of helping each other to stay as safe and healthy as possible. To our students who are... READ MORE >
Harrison Middle School Fall Sports 2020 Update The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) approved the start of high school Fall Sports beginning September 14, 2020. Participation and Competition Guidelines were created by the MPA that align with guidelines from the Maine CDC, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Department of Health and Human... READ MORE >
Dear HMS families, We have scheduled a School Photo Day for Friday, September 25th. We want to provide our fully remote students an opportunity to have their school picture taken. Students in the fully remote option who would like to have their school picture taken can come to HMS between 10:20 and 11:00 AM on Friday, September 25th. Students will enter... READ MORE >
September 6, 2020 Dear HMS Families, The excitement about welcoming our students back to school continues to grow as Tuesday approaches! The HMS staff worked on all aspects of safety/health protocols, schedules, and instruction during our in-service days. Here we are, back at it, practicing our new routines: : ) Outdoor staff meeting: Lunch: Please... READ MORE >
September 4, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We want to provide you with an update on our plan for 7th grade students to get breakfast at HMS. We have made a slight change to this plan so breakfast will run more smoothly for all students. Seventh grade students who would like to get breakfast at HMS should go directly to the cafeteria when they arrive at... READ MORE >
August 31, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Please take some time to review the information below from Blair Currier, Yarmouth Director of Nutrition. Blair asks that families interested in home delivery for remote learning days contact the Nutrition Program for more information. You can connect directly with Blair if you have any questions. Thanks very much, Joan... READ MORE >
August 31, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Our HMS staff extends a warm welcome to the 2020 school year! We have missed your children and all of you very much, and we are excited about the start of the year. We understand the challenges that might come our way and the concerns that may accompany our return to the building. Please know that we are here to partner with... READ MORE >
August 27, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Please note the following information about picking up your child’s school-issued laptop at HMS: -Our 5th grade students in the fully remote model and hybrid model will pick up their laptops, by appointment only, on September 8 and September 9. The fifth grade team will reach out to parents soon (or you may have heard from them... READ MORE >
Greetings! Each month we will post our colorful calendar view menu to school news. A printer friendly PDF of the menu can be found HERE. 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 school breakfast and lunch programs please refer to our PARENT... READ MORE >
Click the PLAY button below to view the recorded video of the community meeting that took place on August 20, 2020.Return to School Community Meeting Q&A Document READ MORE >
Please click on the link to view each grade-level's school supply list for the upcoming school year.Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 READ MORE >
August 17, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We hope that you are able to join us for a virtual meeting this Thursday evening, August 20, at 7:00 PM. We will provide an overview of the upcoming school year. Please see the link/information below to zoom into this meeting: Topic: HMS Community Meeting Time: Aug 20, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and... READ MORE >
August 17, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We have scheduled the HMS locker item pick up days for this Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. If these times do not work for you, please email sharon_fournier@yarmouthschools.org and we will save items left in lockers to give to students during the first week of school. Items that... READ MORE >
August 14, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Thank you for your patience as we continue our work on the groupings of students who will attend school on Mondays/Thursdays and Tuesdays/Fridays through October 5. We had hoped to share these groupings with you today. We are still gathering information about staffing for the hybrid model given that some educators are unable... READ MORE >
August 7, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We hope that everything is going as well as possible as we continue to navigate these unsettling times. We also hope that the summer has provided some time to slow down, get outside, and engage in the activities you enjoy during this beautiful season. We miss your children very much and we are doing everything we can... READ MORE >
If you have a problem with your school-issued device this summer, please fill out the YSD Tech Support form. Someone from the Technology Department will connect with you to resolve the issue. READ MORE >
June 17, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians of incoming 7th graders, We are sharing this information for your planning purposes. The state of Maine requires that parents provide a record of the following immunizations from a physician’s office with the child’s name and date of birth. Each immunization entry must include the vaccine type, date administered, and... READ MORE >
June 11, 2020 Dear HMS Students, This has been a year unlike any other that we have experienced. We are inspired by your hard work, your patience, your humor, and your kindness. We have missed you so much, and we are looking forward to being together at HMS as soon as we are able to do that! We are proud of all that you achieved this year - Congratulations -... READ MORE >
June 11, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We have reached the end of this school year, which has included so many challenges to navigate and so much to absorb on a daily basis. Through it all, we have been honored to work with our students, who inspire us daily, and with all of you, who have reached out with questions, ideas to share, and support. We are grateful.... READ MORE >
Announcing the 24th issue of Legenda, our literary magazine! We received over 200 submissions. The 8th grade magazine staff had such a delightful time choosing what to feature. Download an electronic copy of the magazine by clicking on the link below!Download your copy READ MORE >
Visit the link below to order the 2019-20 school year HMS Yearbook. http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A09897107 READ MORE >
June 5, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We are proud of our students and grateful for your support during the challenges we have all faced together this spring. We share the important information in this newsletter with you in preparation for the last week of school. Our hope is that it will help things to go smoothly for your children and for you, and that it will... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Parents/Guardians, Please review the plan for you to return laptops in cases, chargers, all library books, classroom library books/school supplies, and athletic uniforms to HMS on June 15 and June 16. *Please note that students participating in Extended Year Services (ESY) will keep laptops/cases/chargers for the summer. Your children will receive... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families, I am thrilled to let you know that Charlotte's beautiful book, Maybe Tomorrow?, won the Maine Literary Children's Book Award! The Maine Literary Awards is an annual competition sponsored and coordinated by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. This is an important and prestigious honor! Presenters at this year's virtual celebration included... READ MORE >
May 26, 2020Dear HMS Families, We hope that the Memorial Day weekend provided you with a chance to spend time together outside and off of screens as we all strive to maintain a healthy balance during these strange times. We miss seeing our students and all of you very much, and this feeling only intensifies as we move towards the end of this year. We are so... READ MORE >
May 8, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We hope this finds you all staying healthy and well, and that you have been able to get outside to enjoy some fresh air and slowly warming Maine sunshine. We miss you all very much and are always wondering how students and families are spending time outside of work and school (we are hoping that you do have just a bit of downtime... READ MORE >
May 5, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We want to make you aware of an important virtual community presentation sponsored by Casco Bay CAN. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. National speaker Dr. John Duffy will share insights from his new book, Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety. His presentation will provide strategies... READ MORE >
April 17, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We are all feeling similar emotions of sadness and grief after learning that our schools will remain closed through June. Not being able to see each other in person and engage in our normal routines is such a loss, and it takes a toll as we navigate this situation one day at a time. We also have wonderful examples and... READ MORE >
April 10, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Please take some time to read the letter below, which was written by Jess Townsend, HMS social worker, in collaboration with Laura Mike, Michelle Napoli and Chelsea Beckett. I know you will find it useful as we move forward navigating this complex and unsettling time. We are grateful to Jess for sharing this guidance and... READ MORE >
March 30, 2020 Dear HMS families, I am sending this update in recognition of our students, our educators, and all of you who continue to provide daily encouragement and support as we move forward with distance learning. We know that you are with us every step of the way, and we are so grateful for that. Your incredible children are demonstrating curiosity,... READ MORE >
March 25, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We hope this finds you safe and healthy as we move through this challenging time. During this period of distance learning, HMS school counselors and social workers are here to support students through email and “hangout” meetings. Please email us if you do not want us to connect with your child via these methods. Please... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Our thoughts are with all of you as you navigate this ever-changing situation in your own homes. We are grateful for the assistance you are providing for your child(ren)’s new “school day”, and for your questions and input. We also know that everyone is facing challenges unique to their own families at this time. Please... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 Dear HMS Families- I want to share information with you about our 5th and 6th grade students bringing their laptops to and from school each day, starting on Monday, March 16. We are making this decision as part of our planning process in case we need to move to remote learning for a period of time. Please know that we are planning... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear HMS Families- We’re so sorry to let you know that the 5th grade play parent information night will not be held this evening-March 12 (please see Dr. Dolloff’s email from earlier this afternoon, and my communication, which followed his). We are unsure at this time if we will be able to reschedule the 5th grade auditions, rehearsals and shows... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear HMS Families- We want to share the following updates about events and activities at HMS for the next several weeks. We thank you in advance for your understanding, flexibility, and support during these challenging times. Please know that we are relying on the guidance and expertise of the CDC and DOE as we make these decisions. We are... READ MORE >
March 9, 2020 Dear HMS Families, Our Spring Sports Information Night will be held at HMS on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:00 PM (please note the date change from March 16th to March 25th). Spring sports at HMS are for 7th and 8th grade students. Spring sports include Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse and Track. Students should attend this meeting with a... READ MORE >
February 28, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We hope you enjoy these updates about recent adventures at HMS! We are anticipating some exciting changes to our school as the renovation begins! Thank you for your support sharing information about this work with your children. To that end, please take a minute to talk with your children about the process for taking the... READ MORE >
The Harvest of the Month for March is Maine Protein and we're featuring beef from Farmers Gate Market in Wales, Maine. We use their beef in our beef stew, beef chili, and even in our meat sauce. This month we will feature it in our new Korean Beef Bowl. For fun facts and recipes using Maine Proteins click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of... READ MORE >
February 14, 2020 Dear HMS Families, As work on the renovation begins over the February break, we want to share several reminders about upcoming changes at HMS: 1. The bike/ped path leading from West Elm Street to the Elementary School will be closed throughout the renovation project.The Police Department will be moving the crossing guard from the current... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families, 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 individual and a learner. We go... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families,We hope all of you enjoyed a safe and fun snow day on Friday! We are pleased to share these wonderful photo updates with you, along with some important dates below. Enjoy! Congratulations to Maya Advani, who excelled at the winter Special Olympics! Our Civil Rights Team is honoring Black History Month with the creation of an inspiring... READ MORE >
Dear HMS Families- As Superintendent Dolloff mentioned in his update about the start of the renovation at HMS, our 5th grade students will not have access to the 5th grade playground beginning the Monday after the February break (Monday, February 24). We will have an area available at the back of the school (outside of the art room) for 5th grade students who... READ MORE >
Dear PTO members and HMS families- Our students and staff are incredibly grateful for your support during last week's Glow Run! This first time PTO run fundraiser provided us with many valuable lessons about giving back to the community, supporting our schools, and the essential need to work, play, and move together. We value the opportunity to work with ... READ MORE >
Yarmouth's Got Talent – 10th Anniversary! Event Date: Friday, March 27 Rain Date: March 28 Auditions: Monday, March 23 Auditions will be held at YES for grades K-4, HMS for grades 5-8 , and YHS for grades 9-12 Entry Forms: bit.ly/ygt2020 Entry forms are due by Monday, March 16 for students in K-4 and by Thursday, March 19 for students in... READ MORE >
February 4, 2020 Dear HMS Families, We are excited about our upcoming Spirit Week celebration, which will begin on Monday, February 10. Please take a few minutes to review the purpose for this week, along with the schedule and recipient of our school-wide fundraiser. 1. Spirit Week gives us a chance to come together as a school with the goal of... READ MORE >
February's Harvest of the Month is Maine Root Vegetables and we've got rutabaga from Snell's Family Farm in Buxton. For fun facts and recipes using Root Vegetables click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
January 24, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, The latest HMS photo gallery features adventures in learning, birding, spelling, writing and mathematics, along with our students’ caring connections with the community! Please take a moment to review the reminders and list of upcoming events as well. Enjoy: PTO-HMS GLOW RUN! Please click on the link to join the... READ MORE >
January 22, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians,We want to make you aware of the upcoming closure of one of the walking paths to YES/HMS. The path from West Elm Street to YES will be closed as early as February 1 due to the renovation. We will begin talking with our students about this right away to make sure they are aware of this change. As part of the renovation... READ MORE >
January 14, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, The PTO is excited to hold its first HMS-only fundraiser called Glow Run! Glow Run works like a fun run. Students receive pledges for the laps they do around the gym. They can walk, run, dance, or skip their laps around a glowing track, under a disco ball, while listening to music played by the extremely energetic DJ... READ MORE >
Our student produced news site is available for viewing.Check out the Second Edition.In case you missed it, check out the First Edition. READ MORE >
January 10, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Happy New Year! It’s wonderful to have our students back with us. We began the new year with an exciting visit from our friends in Namioka, Japan. We hope you enjoy the following updates: On a snowy Tuesday morning in December, the 5th and 6th grade math teams headed to Portland for the first math competition of... READ MORE >
January's Harvest of the Month is Maine Potatoes and we've got Norwis potatoes from Green Thumb Farms in Fryeburg. For fun facts and recipes using Maine Potatoes click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
December 20, 2019Dear Parents and Guardians- We are excited to share these HMS highlights from the last several weeks!Huge shout-out to the 6th grade Voyager crew, who embarked on a friendly competition to clean up the areas around the portable and playground! We are grateful to these students and Mr. Callahan for supporting our community in this... READ MORE >
December 9, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- In keeping with practices that promote the safety and well being of our students and staff, we will hold a lockdown drill on Thursday, December 12, at 8:20 AM. This is the sixth year that our district will participate in this type of drill and the first of two drills scheduled at HMS this school year. Our staff... READ MORE >
December 6, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- We hope you enjoy the following updates from HMS! A team of sixth grade students created our first ever school newspaper, entitled Harrison Times! Check out the paper and meet the team: Gavin Rich, Jude Landry, Antonio Velazquez, Jay Duncan, Vagni Das, Camden-May Billings, Coltrane Vitailus, Josh Webber, Emma... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, HMS students in grades 5 through 8 participate in the standardized NWEA-Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment twice during the school year. Our students take this assessment online. Educators talk with our students in preparation for this assessment to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible with the process and able... READ MORE >
New this month is Trailblazer Beans & Franks with Cornbread. Yum! And December's Harvest of the Month is Winter Squash and we've got butternut squash from Spears Farm in Waldoboro. For a printer friendly version of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
We are thrilled to announce the publication of our FIRST EVER school newspaper: The Harrison Times! (click on the link and access the Menu to see all articles!). This newspaper team has demonstrated commitment, dedication, and perseverance, putting in endless hours of hard work to turn their dreams into this stellar paper. We will email the link to The Harrison... READ MORE >
November 15, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, This week in pictures features the spectacular HMS Literary Gala, our uniquely beautiful library fundraiser! The gala is an example of the incredible things that can happen when a team with a single-minded focus sets out to create a truly original experience for an entire town: Resident author/illustrator/ educator... READ MORE >
November 1, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- Our students’ recent adventures in learning included opportunities to welcome and celebrate everyone in our school and community, express gratitude, and explore different ways to soar! Our Civil Rights Team celebrated our first Day of Welcome! We thank these students, and advisors Mrs. Mike and Mrs. Agell: ... READ MORE >
November's Harvest of the Month is Brassicas and we've got kohlrabi and green kale from Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham. We love supporting our local farms! For a printer friendly version of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
October 21, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- We are excited to fill you in on our school’s first ever, “Day of Welcome", which will be recognized by our HMS Civil Rights Team, and CRTs statewide, on Friday, October 25, 2019. We are always focused on our culture of inclusion, acceptance, and how we welcome people into our learning community. The Day of Welcome... READ MORE >
October 18, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- We are pleased to share just a few of our recent adventures in learning with you! We are so grateful for opportunities to use our community connections as an extension of our campus: Fifth grade students visit with residents at Bay Square Our students shared their six word memoirs with their friends at... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, We’re pleased to share the following celebrations of learning with you! Eli Olson, 8th grade student, had his poem, Mind, published in Kidspiritonline Magazine, a nonprofit, online youth magazine. Congratulations, Eli! Please take a few minutes to enjoy : ) Our sixth grade students celebrated their first writing unit of the year... READ MORE >
NEW in October is Chicken Yakisoba! Noodles with our school-made stir-fry sauce, fresh broccoli and chicken is optional. Did you know that October is National Farm to School month? Our harvest of the month is Apples from Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine. Varieties include Gala, Honey Crisp, Cortland, Empire and McIntosh. We also source ground beef from... READ MORE >
September 20, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, Our students are fully into the routines and schedules of the new year. They are taking on new challenges, making new friends and ensuring that our school is a happy, busy, active place every day. Our staff is enjoying each new learning experience with your children! HMS Library and Learning Commons We are... READ MORE >
Yarmouth Community Services Grades 5th-8th Travel Basketball registration deadline is Monday, September 30th! Register online at yarmouthcommunityservices.com or over the phone at 207-846-2406. READ MORE >
The Yarmouth K-8 PTO is continuing their Hannaford Gift Card fundraiser this year. Simply download and print the flier linked below and follow the directions on the form.Hannaford Gift Card Flier READ MORE >
September 6, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- We have enjoyed a delightful week with your children! It’s truly wonderful to have them back with us. We have spent time catching up on summer adventures, meeting new teaching teams and new classmates, and settling into new schedules and routines. The HMS staff is continuing to focus on kindness and inclusion. They... READ MORE >
Greetings! Each month we will post this colorful calendar view menu to school news. A printer friendly PDF of the menu can be found HERE. 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 school breakfast and lunch programs please refer to our PARENT... READ MORE >
August 13, 2019 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We hope this finds you well and enjoying a wonderful Maine summer with family, friends, and favorite activities! Welcome to those of you new to the HMS community, and welcome back to those of you we have had the pleasure of working with over the years. We are looking forward to... READ MORE >
Our 5th and 6th Grade Student/Parent Meet and Greet will take place on Thursday, August 29, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, in the 5th and 6th grade wings. This is an opportunity for students and parents to stop in and spend a few minutes to see their classroom and visit with their teacher. Please stop by to say hello! READ MORE >
June 14, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- This will be the last At-A-Glance for this school year. The HMS faculty appreciates the remarkable growth that your children 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 for the dedication... READ MORE >
Announcing the 23rd issue of Legenda, our literary magazine! We received over 200 submissions. The 8th grade magazine staff had such a delightful time choosing what to feature. Featured students and magazine staff will receive a printed copy, and there will be a free lottery. Download an electronic copy of the magazine by clicking on the link below!https://5il.co/8117 READ MORE >
Every year Charlotte Agell and her team of student writers and artists create a unique and beautiful literary magazine for our community. Legenda is an impressive example of student voice/choice, and empowerment in action. Once again this year, our students' work demonstrates the importance of Legenda and the value of publications that enable us to actually turn... READ MORE >
Congratulations to HMS students, students K-4 and 9-12, and families and community members for making this year's March for The Ocean a successful, fun, educational, community building event! Special appreciation and recognition to Merry Stuhr, Tracy Weinrich, Nancy Castonia and their team for everything they did to plan and implement this essential community... READ MORE >
May 31, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- We are proud and inspired to share this update about our HMS Civil Rights team-our thanks to Charlotte Agell for this write up of their experience: The 18 member HMS Civil Rights Team attended the statewide conference in Augusta on May 17th. The aim of the conference was to get students thinking about how to... READ MORE >
June's Harvest of the Month is leaf greens! Keep your eyes out for our school garden grown micro greens. We will also feature lettuce from SpringWorks farm in Lisbon, ME. READ MORE >
Friday, May 10th HMS 8th grade students hosted the annual Young Athletes Festival in partnership with Special Olympics of Maine. We want to recognize and thank these students and their teachers for the energy and enthusiasm they shared with the visiting athletes! Our students made sure that every athlete received the attention and encouragement needed; they played... READ MORE >
May 17, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians- Last Friday our 8th grade students hosted the annual Young Athletes Festival in partnership with Special Olympics of Maine. We want to recognize and thank these students and their teachers for the energy and enthusiasm they shared with the visiting athletes! Our students made sure that every athlete received the attention... READ MORE >
May's Harvest of the Month is wild Maine blueberries! Keep your eyes out for our famous blueberry crisp! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Visit the link below to order the 2018-19 school year HMS Yearbook. http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A09897107 READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
We will be featuring two new entrees this month! Ramen Noodle Bar and Maine Beef Stew with a fresh baked biscuit. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. ... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
New this month is a stromboli recipe we're calling Chicken Fredo Roll with grilled chicken, alfredo sauce, chopped bacon and parmesan cheese. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
Mr. C.'s 25th piece of music is published! We are looking forward to hearing it soon! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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.... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
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.... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to see the 2019 supply list for each grade level: 5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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!... READ 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... READ MORE >
5th grade play on Saturday, June 2. The correct times for the performances of Cinderella are 11AM and 6:30pm. READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
New this month we have mashed potatoes with mild Jamaican jerk seasoning. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
Student NameLevelAljawarin, FatimaHigh Honor RollAugur, Sutter HHigh Honor RollAyotte, Karah ElizabethHigh Honor RollBalduf, NadiaHigh Honor RollBelleville, Celina AHigh Honor RollBrown, Fiona MHigh Honor RollBurgmaier, Eliza HathawayHigh Honor RollCarroll-Christopher, LucineHigh Honor RollConnor, Hillary RoseHigh Honor RollCorson, Madeline MitchellHigh Honor... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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.... READ MORE >
March 23rd is Colonial Craft Day! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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): READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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! READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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!" READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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,... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. ... READ MORE >