HMS Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to all those who supported our APEX Color Battle - we raised over $5000 that will be used towards technology and our House System!!

We are still in need of a full time, lead custodian at HMS - if you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them call 706-937-3568. We also have a part-time custodial position with flexible hours.

HOUSE NEWS

Onraka is the spotlight house for October! They chose the theme for the last house meeting to be Decade's Day. Onraka’s service project this month is “Treats for Troops.” They will collect Halloween candy October 28th through November 3rd to send to troops.

Parents - Mr. Davis has created a link that you can click on for more information about our Ron Clark App:

VIDEO HERE

Thank you and as always....Go Generals!!

Melissa Travillian

Upcoming Events:

Monday, October 24

Red Ribbon Week - Pajama Day

Report Cards Go Home

Basketball Tryouts Begin

7th Grade ELA Planning Day

Tuesday, October 25

Red Ribbon Week - Jersey Day

Wednesday, October 26

Red Ribbon Week - Pink Out

Chorus Field Trip to Rosewood

Guiding Coalition - 4:00

7th Grade Science Planning Day

Thursday, October 27

Red Ribbon Week - Movie Character Day

"Freaky Friday" Musical @ HHS - 8:45 AM - $3 to attend

Friday, October 28

Red Ribbon Week - Hawaiian/Travel Day

PBIS Luau during Connections (must have 15 house points to qualify)

FUTURE EVENTS:

October 29th - Cheer Competition at Jefferson High School

November 1st - HMS Spelling Bee

Free and Reduced Price Meals Statement

5/20/22

The USDA implemented valuable waivers for school systems across the country in the fall of 2020. These waivers allowed students to eat school meals every day, at no cost. Thanks to these timely waivers, school systems were able to ensure students of all ages were able to maintain nutrition during the pandemic. In addition, the waivers allowed school systems to receive valuable reimbursements to offset rising food costs experienced within the last two years. The free meal allowances have been extremely helpful to families and school systems alike.

These unprecedented waivers will expire on June 30th. As waivers expire, many students and their families may be surprised to learn this valuable meal resource will end. This means students and their families will once again be charged for school meals for the 2022-2023 school year.

As in years prior to the pandemic, families may apply for free or reduced price meals, based on eligibility. Interested families may apply starting on July 1. Many local systems, including Bradley, Catoosa, Hamilton, Walker and Whitfield counties are trying to get the word out to students and their families. If a family feels they would qualify for free or reduced priced meals they may apply at lunchapplication.com, starting on July 1, 2022 for the upcoming school year.

Catoosa County Nutrition Department

ONRAKA - @onrak

REVEUR - @reveur22

AMISTAD - @hmsamistad

ALTRUISMO - @hms-altru

ISIBINDI - @bindi22

NUKUMORI - @nukuhms

Our counselors are available for you and your child if you need assistance (for both distance and traditional learners). Students may email counselors or fill out a form in the HMS Counseling Google Classroom.

Ms. Rachel Reid (Student Last Names A-K)- rreid.hms@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Ashley Burkett (Student Last Names L-Z) - aburkett.hms@catoosa.k12.ga.us