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HMMS Newsletter

September 13th, 2024

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

Note from the Principals office 12/7/2025 Note from the Principals office 12/7/2025

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As the weather gets colder, we ask families to please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate outdoor clothing. If the sun is out, we will always encourage our students to get outside, stay active, and enjoy recess. Fresh air and movement are important parts of the school day, even during the winter months. If your child needs gear, let us know and we can provide what we have in stock!


In the coming days, we will also be coming together as a school community to revisit our schoolwide expectations and enjoy some time together. Our lost and found continues to grow. This time of year especially! If you are in the building for an event or pick-up, please take a moment to look through it and see if your child has left anything behind.


A major goal for us this year is expanding student leadership opportunities, and it has been inspiring to watch students step into meaningful roles across our school. From our Athletics Committee , Broken Windows projects, to our H.E.A.R.T. group focusing on belonging, to Student Council creating a school store and improving communication and event planning students are actively shaping the culture and future of HMMS.


This school community is truly special, and I am grateful every day for the students, staff, and families who make it what it is.


Thank you!

Upcoming Dates & Events Upcoming Dates & Events

  • Wednesday, December 10- Nebula Field Trip.

  • Monday, December 15 – DELAYED START | School begins at 10:20 AM

  • Friday, December 19 – All-School Movie Celebration

  • Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 – WINTER BREAK ❄️

  • Monday, January 19 – In-Service / No School

  • Tuesday, February 10 – OVX Statehouse Rally & Visit with Legislators

  • Monday, February 16 – DELAYED START

  • Monday, February 23 – Tuesday, March 3 – February Break

Safety Note: Lockdown Drill This Week Safety Note: Lockdown Drill This Week

We will be conducting a lockdown drill this week as part of our regular school safety procedures.
Please know that this is a drill and is designed to ensure our students and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency.

Families may wish to talk with students ahead of time to ensure they feel supported.

HMMS Athletics HMMS Athletics

Games start this week! Lets get out and support our athletes!

HMMS offers:

  • Boys and Girls Basketball

  • Winter Track (practice only with the high school team)

  • 8th Grade Ice Hockey (with the high school team)

👉 Registration for 7th and 8th grade sports is on Infinite Campus.
All 6th grade winter sports are offered through Hartford Parks & Recreation.

🏆 HMMS LEGO League Champions! 🏆 HMMS LEGO League Champions!

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A huge congratulations to our HMMS Pomegranate Planet Team for becoming Southern Regional Tournament Champions!!!

💻 HMMS Code Monkeys Qualify for States!

Congratulations as well to our HMMS Code Monkeys, who have officially qualified for the state competition!


Please join us in celebrating these amazing students and their coaches!

Resources for Families Resources for Families

Free Medication Lockboxes

The Vermont Department of Health continues to offer FREE lockboxes for medications or other substances to help keep youth safe.
More information can be found in the VDH Free Medication Lock Box flyer.

If you or a family member is struggling with substance use, please reach out to our Student Assistance Provider (SAP), Janet Potter, for confidential support:

  • Ext. 3306

  • potterj@hartfordschools.net

Support for Parenting Teens

Parenting teens can be challenging. The Operation Parent website offers free webinars on prevention, wellness, and parenting strategies.
We encourage families to explore these valuable resources.

HMMS Ski & Snowboard Club – Winter 2026 HMMS Ski & Snowboard Club – Winter 2026

Sign-ups are now live! With Whaleback finalizing lift and operational plans later than usual, registration is opening now with full details for families:

  • Dates (Thursdays): 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, and 2/26

  • Transportation: Buses leave HMMS at 1:30 PM and return around 5:15–5:30 PM

  • Lifts: The t-bar and new surface lift will be ready; the main chairlift may open midseason

  • Sessions: Choice of 3 or 6; lessons require all 6 sessions

  • Season Pass: $99 through Whaleback

  • Registration: Complete the Google Form and submit payment to Whaleback

  • Rental Fittings: December 11–13, from 3–6 PM

Questions? Contact club coordinator Emma Woodruff at woodruffe@hartfordschools.net

PTO PTO

  • PTO Meeting 12/8/20205 -5:30-6:30.
  • Link to be sent tomorrow.

Cody TanCreti

Principal HMMS

tancretic@hartfordschools.net

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