HMS Families Technology Update

Dear HMS Community,

Welcome to a new school year! The Middle School Technology Department will be sending out regular updates to keep everyone informed about important news, updates, and tips related to our technology resources. These updates will cover a range of topics including:

• Chromebooks: Updates, troubleshooting tips, software updates, and maintenance reminders.
• Technology Guidelines and Best Practices: Useful tips to help students maximize their devices.
• Technical Support Resources: How to get help if you encounter any issues with your devices or applications.
• Upcoming Technology Initiatives and Changes: New programs, software updates, or policy changes that might affect how we use technology.

These updates will be listed here and are designed to keep you informed and prepared for the school year ahead. We encourage students, and families to take a moment to read these updates, as they will include important information to help ensure our devices continue running smoothly and effectively.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our technology efforts and look forward to providing you with helpful, timely information each week.

If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support!

Are you looking for a case for your child's' chromebook?

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The Middle School Tech Office will no longer provide daily loaner Chromebooks for students who forget theirs at home. Students are expected to come to school prepared each day with a fully charged Chromebook.

If a student forgets their device, they will be allowed to call home to request it be brought to school. While the standard drop-off window is between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., exceptions will be made specifically for Chromebook drop-offs.

Thank you for helping us support student responsibility and preparedness.

Use this guide to point you in the right direction to get your questions answered fast!

Students: Before submitting a tech ticket, try restarting your machine and make sure you are connected to the HPS- Student Devices network.

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Tickets are the fastest way to reach your building Tech, not email.

HMS is offering a way to monitor your students chromebook usage at home! Click the link below for more information. If you'd like to sign up please enter a Tech Ticket!

When your child comes to the Middle School Tech Office with a broken chromebook, the HMS Tech has them fill out a ticket for tracking purposes. The ticket includes, your childs name, their assigned chromebook, the damage that happened, what they will do to prevent this from happening again and the loaner they are receiving for the duration of the repair.

You can contact the Tech with any questions or concerns by replying to the email or adding a comment in the ticket.

Software Updates

• iOS - 26.4.1.

• Chrome Version -147.0.7727.102

📂 Tech Tip: Managing Digital Assignments

Students are learning to take ownership of their work.

• Check assignments daily
• Keep digital files organized
• Turn in work on time
• Review feedback and make improvements

Being independent with assignments builds responsibility and confidence

📂Learning Focus: Responsible School Technology Use

Students are expected to:

• Use school devices for learning
• Follow school technology guidelines
• Make positive choices online
• Respect digital spaces and tools

Responsible use helps keep technology available for everyone

📱 Safety Corner: Social Media Awareness

Social media use requires careful choices.

• Think before posting or commenting
• Remember posts can be permanent
• Be respectful and kind online
• Report concerns to a trusted adult

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/