HMS Parent Update
September 6, 2026
Mr. Rocen
Mr. Rocen brings such positive energy to our Advisory. As a new teacher, he has quickly built strong, positive relationships with our students and genuinely cares about the success of our school community. In addition to taking on other roles, including coaching, he is a fantastic co-teacher whom I greatly appreciate and am grateful to work with every day!
Ms. Sutterlin
Ms. Sutterlin has been such a wonderful addition to the 8th grade team, our math PLC, and the community of HMS. Thank you for your amazing communication with parents and supporting both students and parents, as they learn the ups and downs of a new math curriculum. I appreciate your collaboration and the great ideas that you bring.
Ms. Dahlberg
Edvin Musanovic-Grade 6
Edvin has made a great transition to middle school. He has contributed to class discussion and has been a very positive peer in all of his classes. We appreciate the energy he brings to each class and are excited to see him grow!
Penelope Anderson-Grade 6
Penny is a hard working and responsible student who comes to class prepared every day. She turns in quality work and is always willing to help her peers. She always comes to class with a positive attitude. Way to go, Penny!
Leilany Mendoza-Grade 7
Leilany is a hardworking student who show respect to her peers and her teachers. She works well with her peers and helps around the classroom. She's had a great start for seventh grade.
Logan Pope-Grade 7
Logan is a kind and caring student who consistently goes above and beyond to help others. After completing his work early, he noticed that a classmate had missed part of the lesson and kindly offered to help them catch up. We are grateful to have Logan in our classroom!
Jose Acosta-Grade 8
Jose has consistently demonstrated respectful behavior and sets a positive example for peers by following his PAWS in both ELA and math class.
Thank you, Jose, for going above and beyond and for setting such a wonderful example of leadership, responsibility, and consideration for others. Your efforts are truly appreciated!
Mauricio Aguero Garcia-Grade 8
Mauricio has shown tremendous growth and dedication to his education over the years he's been here at HMS. He shows respect and stays engaged in class every day. He is committed to his learning and has proven to be a great role model for his peers by demonstrating exceptional behavior and work ethic.
PBIS
At HMS we support all students in following our schoolwide expectations and we implement strategies from the PBIS program (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support). Students will be exposed to a variety of “Whippur Way Lessons” throughout the school year so we can all follow our PAWS.
Physical contact of any kind will not be tolerated. Incidents of physical contact and bullying carry strict, immediate consequences following District 300 Student Discipline Policies, up to and including suspension from transportation services and school.
Parents, guardians and students should be familiar with the D300 handbook.
A Message from the HMS Student Services Team
Greetings HMS Parents and Guardians! As we head into week 4, we wanted to share some information with you about test anxiety! What is Test Anxiety? Test anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, stress, or anxiety related to test taking that usually results in an inability to perform well. Studies show that test anxiety affects 10-40% of students; therefore, it is important to identify signs associated with test anxiety. Some of these signs include: asking to stay home, stomach aches or headaches before or during a test, trouble sleeping before a test, and low test grades even though the student clearly knows and understands the content. Knowing these signs can help you take a proactive approach in helping your student feel confident and calm while taking their test. Some test-taking strategies to teach your students include: read the directions carefully, underline or circle important information, cross out answers you know aren’t right, and double check your answers. Please utilize this resource if your student is anxious for an upcoming test.
Kindly, The HMS Student Services Team
Each September, NAMI recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time.
NAMI’s goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to talk openly about suicide prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help.
Check out NAMI’s website for more information: NAMI
September 10, 2026 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Students may display teal and purple clothing, ribbons, or pins to start open conversations and reduce the stigma around mental health.
Safety Drills
This message is to notify you that Hampshire Middle School will conduct lockdown drills this month.
During the lockdown drill, students and staff will practice the protective actions they would take should a lockdown occur on the school campus. The upcoming drill is an important part of our emergency preparedness plan, helping students and staff practice safety procedures relevant to a lockdown.
Our schools regularly conduct such drills to prepare everyone for potential emergencies.
Should you have any questions about the scheduled lockdown drill please contact our school’s main office at 847-792-3200.