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HMMS Newsletter

September 13th, 2024

HMMS Newsletter September 13th, 2024
HMMS NewsletterSeptember 13th, 2024

Note from the Principals office 3/16/2026 Note from the Principals office 3/16/2026

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This week, we are looking forward to our Student-Led Conferences. Our students have been working hard on their PLPs and preparing to showcase their learning and growth for their families. These conferences are a great opportunity for students to share their progress and experiences at HMMS.

During conferences this year, we are also excited to offer families the chance to connect with staff members and school resources through our Resource Café in the library. We hope this provides an additional opportunity for families to ask questions, make connections, and learn more about the supports available to students and families at HMMS.

At the same time, HMMS continues to focus on important student transitions for both our incoming 6th grade students and our departing 8th graders. Our 8th grade students have completed their initial course sign-ups, and we have begun preparing for 8th grade promotion and other transition events that will happen as we close out the year.

We are also looking forward to the Marathon Dance on Friday, with many students already signed up to participate. This is always a fun and memorable event for our school community.

In addition, we are beginning to plan a visit day for our incoming 5th grade families. This will give parents and caregivers an opportunity to visit HMMS, walk the halls during the school day, and hear from the administrative team about our roles and what to expect during the transition to middle school.

You will see some of this information repeated below in the newsletter, but I wanted to take a moment to highlight these exciting events and opportunities happening at HMMS.

Upcoming Dates & Events Upcoming Dates & Events

  • Thursday, March 19th, EARLY RELEASE (12:30)

  • Friday, March 20th, NO SCHOOL (student led teacher conferences)

  • Friday, March 20th - 21st 7PM - 9AM Hartford Memorial Marathon Dance (HMMD)

  • Monday, March 30th DELAYED START–two hours (10:20am)

  • Monday, April 13th DELAYED START–two hours (10:20am)

  • Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th: April Break!

  • June 16th 8th grade promotion ceremony 6:30. BBQ to follow.

Information for 8th Grade Families Information for 8th Grade Families

🗓 April 7th (DATE CHANGE)

High School Parent Night
Families are invited to attend an evening event at the high school to:

  • Learn more about programming

  • Ask questions

  • Meet high school staff

Additional details will be shared soon.

🗓 April 2

Course Registration Forms Due
Signed course registration sheets must be returned to the high school by this date.


Save the date! June 16th 8th grade promotion ceremony! BBQ to follow. 6:30 start.

Hartford Memorial Marathon Dance (HMMD) Hartford Memorial Marathon Dance (HMMD)

A 12 hour charity dance fundraiser. This dance marathon is intended to not only raise money for a local charity (determined by student council) but also build community throughout the school, connect the school to the larger community, and create a sense of belonging for the students of our community.

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To learn more about, check out this slideshow! - Student Presentation Marathon Dance Introduction

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We are selling merchandise! A percentage of the proceeds goes directly to the marathon dance, changing lives of those who will receive the funds! Consider purchasing a new sweatshirt, t-shirt, or more!


STORE LINK


Additionally, if you are interested in donating to the dance, scan the qr code found on our poster below to donate!

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Local Artist Visits PLACE class at HMMS Local Artist Visits PLACE class at HMMS

A local artist, Ellen Smith Ahern, visited PLACE class and CraftClub to share her work on a community quilt project. The quilt will be used in a touring dance performance. HMMS students added some embroidered embellishments to the quilted squares.

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Polaris Culminating Event Polaris Culminating Event

  • Team Polaris hosted a mock Town Meeting as the culminating event for their unit on civics. Students presented their solutions to real issues in the HMMS & Hartford communities to a selectboard and audience of parents and families. Shoutout to our moderator Ms. Em and our wonderful selectboard members- Becca, Mr. Lincoln, and Ms. Chapman! It was an amazing night showcasing learning and teamwork.
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Clubs at HMMS Clubs at HMMS

Club Meetings - HMMS offers many amazing club and organization opportunities for students. Add the calendar, linked below, to your own calendar to see when clubs are meeting!


HMMS Clubs and Organizations Calendar

HMMS All School Assemblies! HMMS All School Assemblies!

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Assembly Schedule - HMMS Kicked off monthly assembly schedule Each month focusing on different themes. See the list below:

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HMMS Athletics HMMS Athletics

  • Time to register for Spring sports! HMMS offers Spring Track for grades 6-8, as well as baseball and softball for grades 7-8. Please sign up now to ensure we have the right amount of equipment/coaches/uniforms!
  • Shoutout to all the baseball and softball players from HMMS getting into the gyms for OPEN GYM before the season starts to hone their skills
  • Shoutout to the 7/8 Hartford Storm Basketball team for winning the TSV basketball tournament
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THREE PEAT!

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HMMS fans supporting our 8th grade champs!

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HMMS baseball gets a chance to try out the new technology!

Resources for families Resources for families

  • Summer opportunities for youth & families (including food and emergency resources)--Hartford Student Summer Enrichment and Wellness

  • Summer opportunities for 8th graders going into high school: Summer Opportunities 2026

  • American Lung Association Resource: Talking to your children about vaping

  • Dr.Mel Houser, an autistic MD who runs All Brains Belong in Montpelier, is presenting on healthcare and autistic stigma. https://allbrainsbelong.org/autistic-stigma/

All athletic schedules for baseball, softball and track: https://hmmsvt.com/hmms-athletics

Cody TanCreti

Principal HMMS

tancretic@hartfordschools.net

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