Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
Friday, October 7, 2022
Fall HMS Social: Tickets are on sale Today for the HMS middle school Social Friday night! $5.00 and you must have a wrist band to enter. Wristbands can be purchased during lunch periods today, Friday Oct. 7th. Please DO NOT lose your wristband. The wristband will get you into the social as well as the varsity football game that evening. There will be a D.J. and a raffle. PTO will be selling pizza, drinks, and snacks as well
Attention 8th Graders: Are you dedicated to academic excellence? Are you involved in clubs, organizations, and sports at HMS? Do you spend your free time volunteering in your community? Are you a leader in your school & community? If this sounds like you, then you may be eligible to apply to the NJHS! Take a look at the NJHS application available on the HMS webpage under clubs. Please see Mrs. Geoit or Ms Jasper for any questions.
8th Grade Volleyball– The 8th grade volleyball had a great start to their tournament with a win against Delaware Dempsey. The team is back in action on Saturday against Worthington Mccord. if you see them today wish them good luck!
Heritage Girls Tennis season came to a close on Thursday night when the netters lost a hard match to Memorial, 1 to 4. Congratulations girls on a winning season and job well done! Reminder to all girls to be at Darby South Gate by 6:15 Friday night for middle school recognition.
LatinX/Hispanic Heritage Month: In honor of LatinX Heritage Month, check out the books about LatinX characters and by LatinX authors on display in the Media Center. There is also a Collection in Destiny Discover that focuses on the Media Center books that celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Today’s featured books are by Elizabeth Acevedo, a Dominican-American poet and author. In September 2022, the Poetry Foundation named her the year’s Young People’s Poet Laureate. Acevedo is the author of the young adult novels The Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land.
