Spirit Week Is Coming!
October 22, 2026
🎃 Pumpkin Carving & Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️
Join the Strasburg Fire Protection District for a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin carving, delicious chili, and community fun!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Strasburg Fire Protection District
56281 E. Colfax Avenue, Strasburg
- FREE pumpkins while supplies last!
- Pumpkin carving
- Chili cook-off
Bring your creativity, your best chili, and the whole family for a wonderful afternoon together!
Fun for all ages! 🍁
HMS SPIRIT WEEK! October 28–30
Get ready for three days of fun and school spirit! Show off your creativity and join us by dressing up each day!
Tuesday, October 27 - Students vs. Teachers Day
Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students! Let's switch roles for the day!
Wednesday, October 28 – Meme Day
Dress up as your favorite meme!
Thursday, October 29 – Country vs. Country Club
Are you boots and cowboy hats or polos and preppy style? Pick your side!
Friday, October 30 – Costume Day
Wear your favorite Halloween costume!
❤️🖤 Let's have some fun and show our HMS school spirit! We can't wait to see everyone's outfits!
🎃 Halloween Costume Guidelines 🎃
Halloween Tips and Tricks
Halloween is almost here, and we’re excited to see our HMS students show off their creativity on Friday, October 30th, for Costume Day!
We encourage everyone to join the fun and dress up in their favorite costumes. To make sure the day is safe and enjoyable for all, please keep these important reminders in mind:
No bloody, gory, overly scary, or inappropriate masks.
No weapons or weapon-like props of any kind.
No face painting.
All costumes must follow the school dress code.
We love seeing our students get creative, and we can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!
Let's make this Halloween a fun, safe, and SPOOK-tacular day at HMS! 🧡🖤
📸 Picture Retake Day Reminder!
Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 23rd, from 8:00–11:00 AM!
If your student missed the original Picture Day or needs a retake, this is their chance to get their school picture taken. Don't miss it! 😊
Brain Bowl is Underway at HMS – There's Still Time to Join!
Brain Bowl has officially started, but it's not too late to join the fun! Students in grades 6–8 are invited to participate in this exciting knowledge competition against other Junior Patriot League schools.
Students will challenge themselves by answering trivia questions covering a variety of topics. Everyone is welcome!
Practice Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00–4:30 PM
Competitions: Wednesdays
Interested in joining? Please contact Miss Hemphill at jhemphill@strasburg31j.com for more information.
Come challenge your brain and represent HMS! 🏆
RED RIBBON WEEK
Spread the Word About Red Ribbon Week
Next week, our school will join millions across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles. This year’s theme encourages students to make safe choices, respect themselves, and stand against substance abuse.
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started . This year’s theme is “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.”
Visit www.redribbon .org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.