HMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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School doors open at 8:10 AM.

Please note that there is NO supervision available before 8:10 AM. For the safety of all learners, we ask that families plan their morning drop-offs accordingly.

Learners should also dress appropriately for the weather, as they may need to wait outside until the doors open.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth start to the school day!

October Hawk Happenings

To help reduce classroom interruptions and make learner check-outs as smooth as possible, please follow the steps below when your learner needs to leave school early.

1. 📞 Notify the School

A parent or guardian should contact the school to report the upcoming absence or early dismissal.

• Requests can be made up to one month in advance.
• Please notify the office no later than one hour before the requested check-out time.

2. 🎫 Office Creates an e-Hallpass

Office staff will create an e-Hallpass for your learner and their teacher for the requested check-out time. This allows us to notify learners without interrupting classroom instruction.

3. 👀 Learners & Teachers Check Passes Daily

Learners and teachers are responsible for checking e-Hallpasses each morning so learners know when they are expected to report to the office.

4. 🚙 Parent/Guardian Arrival

At the scheduled check-out time, simply pull up to the front of the school. There is no need to come inside!

5. 🏫 Learner Checks Out

Your learner will report to the office, check out, and then come directly to your vehicle.

Waiting more than 3–5 minutes?
If your learner has not arrived at your vehicle within 3–5 minutes of the scheduled time, please call the office and we will contact your learner.

• Oct. 2 - Fall Activity Night: 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Oct.8 - Bonanzaville-Team Bison: 11:30am-1:30pm
• Oct. 8 - HMS Conferences: 4:30pm-8:00pm
• Oct. 9 - Bonanzaville- Team Caribou: 11:30am-1:30pm
• Oct. 13 - HMS Conferences: 4:30pm-8:00pm
• Oct. 15 -16 No School
• Oct. 21 - Retake Picture Day
• Oct 26-Nov. 6 - Hawks Read-a-thon Fundraiser!

• Nov. 2 - 7th Gr Orchestra Concert: 6:00PM

8th Gr Orchestra concert: 7:00PM

• Nov. 3 - 6A & 6B Orchestra Concert: 6:00PM, 7:00PM
• Nov. 5 - 7th Gr Band Concert: 6:00PM

8th Gr Band concert: 7:00PM

• Nov. 9 - 7th Gr Choir Concert: 6:00PM

8th Gr Choir Concert: 7:00PM

• Nov. 10 - 6A & 6B Choir Concert: 6:00PM, 7:00
• Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day)
• Nov. 25 & 26 - NO SCHOOL (THANKSGIVING BREAK)

Attention 7th & 8th grade learners and families! Join us for an exciting opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. with Close Up in 2027!

A Virtual Parent Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 PM for families interested in learning more about the trip.

Interested? Pick up additional information in the Activities Window.

This opportunity is open to all 7th & 8th grade learners at Cheney Middle School, Liberty Middle School, and Heritage Middle School.

Heritage Middle School offers a variety of fine arts programs and activities that give learners opportunities to explore their creativity, discover new talents, develop skills, and connect with others through music, theater, speech, and debate. These programs encourage self-expression, teamwork, confidence, and personal growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Fine arts programs may have different start dates, schedules, and registration requirements throughout the school year. Families are encouraged to watch for announcements and additional information about upcoming opportunities and how to get involved.

Heritage Middle School offers a variety of athletic programs and activities that give learners opportunities to stay active, develop their skills, build confidence, and connect with others through sports and teamwork. These programs encourage sportsmanship, dedication, leadership, and personal growth while promoting healthy and active lifestyles both on and off the field.

Athletic programs have different start dates, practice schedules, registration deadlines, and participation requirements throughout the school year. Families are encouraged to watch for announcements and additional information about upcoming sports seasons, registration, and how to get involved.

Season Activity Passes are available for purchase online through GoFan.

Senior Citizen Passes are available to West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) residents through the district office. For additional information, including eligibility and how to obtain a pass, please visit our Senior Citizen Passes page.

All participants must complete the online registration process and submit a current physical dated April 15, 2026, or later, before the activity start date.

Important Registration Information:

• 7th and 8th Grade Learners: If registering for a grades 7–12 activity, you must register through the Heritage Middle School registration site.

• Activity Start Dates: Start dates and additional activity information can be found on the Heritage Middle School website under the Activities page.

Please ensure all registration requirements are completed before your learner's activity begins.

All athletes must complete mandatory concussion testing before they are allowed to begin practice.

During parent meetings, athletes will meet with our athletic trainers in the gymnasium to complete their concussion testing.

What Athletes Need to Bring:

• A cellphone to complete the testing.

• The Sway Medical app, downloaded onto their phone before arriving.

Testing Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes.

Important: Please make sure your learner has the Sway Medical app downloaded before the parent meeting to help ensure testing is completed efficiently.

Concussion testing is a mandatory requirement and must be completed before athletes can participate in practice.

We are excited to welcome our incoming 6th grade learners and families to Heritage Middle School!

The transition to middle school is an exciting and important milestone. To help make this transition as smooth as possible, we have planned several events designed to help learners and families become familiar with our school, meet staff, and feel confident and prepared for the upcoming school year.

We look forward to partnering with you and your learner as they begin their middle school journey at HMS!

6th Grade Transition Events & Information

Please click the link below to view important dates, upcoming events, and additional information to help prepare your learner for middle school.

View 6th Grade Transition Information