HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
May 10th - May 16th
New Hockey Team
Exciting news! We will be joining a new co-op opportunity for Varsity Ice Hockey! This winter the Tri-Valley Thunder will take the ice. For the 2024-2025 school year, all eligible Freshman through Seniors are encouraged to be a part of this exciting opportunity.
On Wednesday, May 29th at 7pm there will be an online meeting / FAQ session where we invite all parents and athletes interested in playing for the Tri-Valley Thunder to join. Additionally, there will be a schedule announced at a later point for both off ice and on ice conditioning and events throughout the summer months.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and to make sure you don’t miss out on important information and dates, please click the link below and complete it no later than May 28, 2024.
If your student athlete formerly played for either the Bay Area Thunder or Tri-Valley Titans, you DO need to complete the link below.
We are excited to unite these amazing student athletes as the Tri-Valley Thunder!
Here is the link for the Google form
SPORTS RESULTS ....
Our track and field athletes competed at the Breckenridge Huskies MS Invite on May 10 against 18 other schools. Our athletes performed well against some tough completion, and the following placed in the Top 10 of their events:
- Kinsley Conger - 1st in the 70m dash, 1st in the 100m dash, & 1st in the 200m dash — Kinsley also set new meet records for the 70m dash & 200m dash, awesome job!
- Bo Galbraith - 10th in the 100m dash & 7th in the 200m dash
- Kinley Gerow - 6th in the 1600m run
- Sage LaVigne - 1st in the 55m hurdles, 2nd in the 200m hurdles, & 8th in high jump
- Bentley Baumer, Kaiden Knapik, Ethan Wenzel, & Max Martinez - 8th in the 4x200m relay
The following athletes set new Personal Records at the meet:
- Bo Galbraith in the 100 & 200, Hadley Latoski in the 100, Andrew Reid in the 400 & 55m hurdles, Connor Barrows in the 400 & long jump, Jackson Atkinson in the 800, Kinley Gerow in the 1600, Wyatt Wenzel in the 3200, Ben Murphy in the 3200, Sage LaVigne in the 55 hurdles, Hayden Locanto-Massa in Shot Put, Anna Hoffman in Shot Put, Emilia Yuvan in Shot Put, Ethan Wenzel in long jump, Olivia McQueen in long jump
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Our track and field athletes competed at their TVC Divisional Meet on Tuesday, May 14. The girls team placed 4th while the boys team ended up in 6th. The following athletes earned All-Division honors by placing in the Top 4 of their event:
- Kinsley Conger - 1st in the 70m dash, 1st in the 100m dash, & 1st in the 200m dash
- Hadley Latoski - 2nd in the 800m run
- Olivia McQueen - 4th in the 800m run
- Kinley Gerow - 4th in the 1600m run
- Wyatt Wenzel - 3rd in the 3200m run
- Sage LaVigne - 3rd in the 55m hurdles & 3rd in the 200m hurdles
- Markus Plowden - 3rd in the 200m hurdles
- Bo Galbraith, Bentley Baumer, Max Martinez, & Markus Plowden - 2nd in the 4x200m relay
The following athletes set new Personal Records at the meet:
- Bentley Baumer in the 70 & 100, Hadley Latoski in the 800, Olivia McQueen in the 800, Ted Launstein in the 1600, Kinley Gerow in the 1600, Ben Murphy in the 1600
We also want to give a HUGE congratulations to Kinley Gerow for breaking the school record for the 1600m run! Way to go, Kinley!
Submitted by Coach Bebow and Coach Earle
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HEMLOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GAGGLE REACHOUT FOR 24/7 STUDENT CRISIS LINE
Hemlock Public School District, in its ongoing commitment to student welfare, is proud to announce a significant partnership with Gaggle ReachOut, launching a 24/7 crisis line dedicated to providing immediate support for students in need. This innovative service offers both a phone line and a chat feature, ensuring accessible, round-the-clock assistance.
The Gaggle ReachOut crisis line is more than just a helpline; it's a lifeline that fosters a personal connection—a crucial element often sought by today’s digitally savvy students. This service ensures that every student has access to a trained, caring professional ready to offer help in real-time at the very moment it's needed most.
"Our students live in a world where digital interaction is the norm, yet the yearning for a personal, human connection remains strong," said Matt Wesener, Board President of Hemlock Public School District. "Through our partnership with Gaggle ReachOut, we are meeting this need head-on, offering a service that combines the best of technology with the irreplaceable value of human empathy and understanding."
In addition to providing immediate assistance, this service allows the school district to stay informed about their students' challenges. Regular reports on the usage of the crisis line will enable the district to understand better and address the needs of its student body.
"The introduction of the Gaggle ReachOut student crisis line is a testament to our dedication to creating a supportive, empathetic, and responsive educational environment," said Don Killingbeck, Superintendent of Hemlock Public School District. "We believe in empowering our students with the resources they need to thrive academically and personally. This service is a significant step towards fulfilling that promise."
For more information about the Gaggle ReachOut student crisis line and other student support services offered by Hemlock Public School District, please contact us at hemlockps.com or (989) 642-5282.
NEWS FROM NURSE BECKY
May is National Stroke and Blood Pressure Awareness Month. 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure don’t even know they have it. It’s also estimated that 1 in 25 youths ages 12-19 have high blood pressure or hypertension. What is the cause of our adolescents having these “adult” types of health issues? Well, a lot of it has to do with our weight, our lifestyle, and the food we eat. Over time, untreated hypertension can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Make yourself and your loved ones a healthy promise to prevent these diseases by monitoring your blood pressure, watching your salt intake, and eating fruits and vegetables. Small healthy changes to our lifestyle can add years to our lives. See the infographic to educate yourself on high blood pressure and stroke awareness. Click here for more information on how to be a Stroke Hero.
NUTRIONAL NEWS FROM HALEY
HUSKIE BREAKFAST MENU
HUSKE LUNCH MENU
HUSKIE GLUTEN FREE LUNCH MENU
DON'T MISS OUT!!!
WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND TOWN ........
Hemlock’s Spring Community Rummage Sales Weekend is a great time to clean out your closets, garage and storage spaces and host a rummage sale! Please follow the link to have your sale included on the map of sales. The deadline to register your sale is May 6, no late entries will be included.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2028!!!
RAUCHHOLZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS
Mini-Camps are returning at the Rauchholz Memorial Library this summer! Sign-up begins Tuesday, April 30th. Please visit the library or call to sign up your child; 989-642-8621.
These four camps will focus on the themes of DIY (Do-It-Yourself), Geology, Puzzle Building, and Fun & Games! And mini-camps aren't the only fun thing happening at the library this summer... keep an eye out for other fun events to sign up for in the coming weeks!
The Summer Library Challenge will be starting soon!
With this year’s Summer Challenge Bingo, you’ll be challenged to have adventures both in a good book, outside in nature, and indoors with friends and family!
To participate, visit the library or our website starting on June 10th to sign-up. You will receive a bingo board with fun library, reading, and adventurous activities to do! For each activity, you can cross a square off your board. Try to do enough activities to get a bingo and earn a prize!
Our seed library is now open! Visit your library and take for FREE, any seeds you would like for your garden. We have quite a few interesting options. They do go fast so don't wait too long to come browse. Just remember, to keep the seed library going, we ask that you save seeds in the fall to restock our supply. A big thank you too to Lisa, our volunteer, who does all the work to make this happen! #gardentime #seedlibrary #MyRML
Your library's Music Library of Things is ready for public use and instruments are now available to check out and use at home. To see all we have in our Library of Things visit your library catalog at https://rauchholzlibrary.biblionix.com/catalog and select the "Library of Things" option at the bottom of the catalog. This will allow you to search all items in our LoT catalog. Continuing to educate, empower, and enrich by offering way more than just books! #MyRML #community
Looking ahead .....
Thursday, 5/16: NJHS Beautification Day
Friday, 5/17: Last day to order Yearbooks
Friday, 5/17: Freshman Orientation at the HS
Tuesday, 5/21: Career Day at SCC
Thursday, 5/23: Track meet - Saginaw County Championships
Friday, 5/24 & Monday, 5/27: No School - Memorial Weekend
Monday, 6/3: Field Day
Tuesday, 6/4: Students Last Day of School
Wednesday, 6/5: Track - Megastar meet
Friday, 6/7: Track - MITCA Champion of Champions
Thursday, 6/14: HMS Office is closed for the Summer
HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: ballou@hemlockps.com
Website: hemlockps.com
Location: 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: 989-642-5253
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HemlockMiddleSchool/