Welcome Back to School

Welcome Back to the 2025-2026 School Year!

We are beyond excited to kick off another school year at Hamburg Area Middle School, and we can't wait to see all of our students back in the building today!

At HAMS, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Whether it's through our challenging academic courses, exceptional extracurricular activities, or our close-knit school community, we're here to provide all the tools and support needed to help each student succeed and reach their goals.

New Year, New Processes!
As we embark on the 2025-2026 school year, we’ve introduced some exciting new processes and updates that we think you’ll love! Be sure to check out our website to explore these changes and get familiar with everything we’ve done to make this year even better than before.

Stay Connected
Our brand new website is your go-to spot for everything you need to know this year. You’ll find the updated school calendar, key dates, student handbook and all of our district events right there. It's the easiest way to stay in the loop!

Back-to-School Paperwork
If you haven't yet completed your back-to-school forms, please take a moment to visit the Sapphire Community Portal. Be sure to fill out the medical updates form, technology device agreement, and student handbook acknowledgment form. It’s also important to double-check that all your demographic, medical, and custody info is current and up to date.

Monthly Newsletters
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our monthly newsletters! They’ll give you a fun and informative look at all the exciting things happening at HAMS throughout the year.

We hope you had a fantastic summer, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have your child back with us. Thank you for being such an important part of our HAMS community. Your support makes all the difference in helping our programs, staff, and most importantly, our students, succeed.

Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

We will now be using the Sapphire Community Portal to submit electronic absence excuses.

Visit this link for our attendance page and click here to learn how to submit an absence excuse.

Please read through the student handbook here. This will ensure that you understand our electronic device policy, how attendance works, and all other important procedures and policies.

August Menu

8/21 First Day of School!!!!

8/26 Meet the Teacher (7th and 8th Grade)

• 5:30-7:00pm
• Gain important information and meet the teachers!

8/29 NO SCHOOL

9/1 NO SCHOOL

9/11 PTO Meeting @ 6PM

9/15 HAMS Fall Picture Day

9/15 Annual Mum Sale Ends (See PTO info)

9/24 Mum Sale Pick Up @ HAMS 2:30-5:30pm

9/29-10/3 Book Fair

• 7:15-2:25
• Parent help needed daily