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HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

December 15th - December 21st

HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL December 15th - December 21st

STUDENT COUNCIL CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK STUDENT COUNCIL CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TEAMS SOAR TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TEAMS SOAR TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

In an impressive display of innovation and teamwork, Hemlock Public School District is thrilled to announce that both of our FIRST Lego League Robotics teams have qualified for the State Championship. The event is scheduled to take place next weekend in Mason, Michigan.


Competing against 36 formidable teams at the Freeland event this past Saturday, our teams demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication. We are proud to report that they finished 2nd and 3rd overall, marking a significant achievement in their journey.


Our team, Imagine Robots, showcased their commitment to the core values of the competition by securing the second-place award for Core Values. Meanwhile, Superbots, our other star team, earned a well-deserved 2nd place in the prestigious Champion’s Award category. These accolades reflect not only their technical prowess but also their collaborative spirit and strategic thinking.


"We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and hard work," stated Joan Hoffman, FLL Robotics coach. "Their passion for robotics and their commitment to excellence have truly paid off." This remarkable accomplishment would not have been possible without the incredible support and guidance of Coach Hoffman. Her dedication and expertise have been pivotal in nurturing the talents of our young enthusiasts.


We extend a hearty congratulations to both Imagine Robots and Superbots for their outstanding performance. Their journey to the State Championship is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and the spirit of collaboration that defines the FIRST Lego League.


We look forward to their continued success at the State Championship in Mason and are confident that they will represent our organization with distinction. Great job, Coach Hoffman! Great job, teams!


We invite our community to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and to continue supporting our teams as they advance to the next level of competition. Find out more about their State Championship schedule on the FIRST Robotics event website.

HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM TRIUMPHS AT GOODRICH DISTRICTS HEMLOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM TRIUMPHS AT GOODRICH DISTRICTS

In an impressive display of talent and innovation, Hemlock Middle School’s Robotics Team, BrainSTEM, clinched victory at a District event in Goodrich, Michigan on December 9. The team made it through qualifying matches ranked #1 out of 36 teams. In the playoffs, the team remained undefeated to win the championship. The event drew teams from Troy, Brighton, Auburn Hills, Howell, Ortonville, West Bloomfield, and other communities known as engineering powerhouses in southeast Michigan.


BrainSTEM also won the “Think Award” which is particularly significant as it recognizes a team’s ability to effectively document their journey and apply critical thinking skills to solve engineering challenges.


“This victory is not just a win for the team but a proud moment for the entire school,” said lead mentor Marcos Rodriguez, expressing immense pride in the team’s achievement. “Our students have worked tirelessly, and this success reflects their passion for robotics and their commitment to excellence.”


The team’s journey has been filled with challenges, learning, and growth. Their ability to work as a cohesive unit, supporting and learning from each other, has been key to their success. Parents, teachers, and fellow students have been incredibly supportive, providing the team with the encouragement needed to excel.


Looking ahead, Hemlock Middle School’s Robotics Team is now gearing up for the State Championships next weekend. With boosted confidence and a track record of success, they are excited and ready to take on the next challenge.


“We congratulate our young champions on this incredible achievement and wish them the best of luck at the State Championships,” said Tom Lockwood, Hemlock’s STEM Advocate. “Their journey is a brilliant example of what can be achieved with hard work, dedication, and a love for science and technology.”

HUSKIE HEALTH WITH NURSE BECKY HUSKIE HEALTH WITH NURSE BECKY

The Saginaw County Health Department BWell is encouraging 13 days of Fitmas.


Kids can win prizes for having the most hours logged. All you need to do is:


  1. log on to https://stepup.bwellsaginaw.org
  2. create an account
  3. answer the survey questions
  4. log activity hours


Have fun and Happy Fitmas!!!

SPORTS RESULTS SPORTS RESULTS

8th Grade Volleyball - Monday 12/11 (Alma)

The 8th grade girls volleyball team played Alma last night with the B Team winning two of three sets; 13-25, 25-9, and 25-22. Savannah Church had an astounding 20 points with 12 of those being aces! Gracyn Gronski and Bella Cordingly followed with 7 points and 6 points respectively. The A team took one of three sets; 22-25, 25-23, and 20-25. Kinsley Conger and Ella Thom lead with scoring. Kinsley Conger had 9 points with 4 aces and Ella Thom had 9 points with 8 aces! Both teams played exceptionally well with great plays had by all players.


7th Grade Volleyball - Monday 12/11 (Alma)

The first set for the B team against Alma was a 25-16 win, with Bria Hendrickson having 7 serves and 5 ace points. Chloe Burback had 8 serves and 4 were aces. The second set was 25-15 win with Chloe Burback having amazing serves of 5 out of her 8 serves being aces and Layla Hobbs had good serves with 6 serves and 2 ace points. Lastly, the B team fell short in the third set losing 20-25. Ella Graham had 4 serves, and Bria Hendrickson had 4 serves with one being an ace point.


The A team took a 25-16 win with Maylin Buckley having 12 serve points, and Kinley Gerow having 4 serves with one ace. They had a close second set, but getting a 25-23 win with Mallory Bierman having 10 serves of which 3 were aces, and Sage LaVigne had 5 serves and 2 aces. Our last set was 25-18 with Sage LaVigne having 7 out of her 9 serves to be an ace, Gretchen Tilot had 5 serves and 1 ace. Both teams fought hard, continued to push through, and played very well to gain a win against Alma.


8th Grade Volleyball - Wednesday 12/13 (Ithaca)

The 8th grade girls volleyball team traveled to Ithaca last night for their last game of the season with both teams securing another win and playing their best!


B Team won taking two of three sets; 25-19, 24-26, and 25-21. Bella Cordingly lead with serving points scoring 7 points, 3 of which were aces. Meika Haven followed with 6 and 1 ace, Gracyn Gronski and Kaelyn Fialkowski both contributed 5 points and 3 aces. A Team won all three sets 25-13, 25-20, and 25-15.


Kinsley Conger lead with serving points scoring a total of 14 points with 8 of those being aces. Natalie McQueen followed with 8 points 4 of which were aces. Please congratulate ALL the girls on a season well done!


7th Grade Volleyball - Wednesday 12/13 (Ithaca)

B team scores: 25-15 was the first set, with Reese Teenier having 5 serves with one ace point, Mallory Bierman had 6 serves with 4 aces, and Maylin Buckley had 7 serves and 4 aces as well. The second set was 25-20 with Bria Hendrickson having 9 serves in which 7 were aces, and Chloe Burback had 4 serves with 2 aces, and Reese Teenier with 5 serves. The 3rd set we lost 20-25, and Bria Hendrickson and Maylin Buckley both had 6 serves.


A team scores: 1st set was a win of 25-16 and Mallory Bierman had 12 serves with 3 ace points and Sage LaVigne had 3 serves and one ace. We lost in the 2nd set of 11-25 with Kinley Gerow having 3 serves. They had an amazing 3rd set of 25-22 win with Mallory Bierman having 8 serves, Sage LaVigne having 5 serves and 3 ace points, Ella Graham having 4 serves with 2 aces.


Both teams fought hard and continued to make great comebacks after letting up a few points. They both had a 2-1 win against Ithaca for our last game of the season!


Submitted by Coach Smith, Coach Wendling and Coach Young.

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COMMUNITY SCOOP COMMUNITY SCOOP

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Volunteers are needed in the Hemlock community to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels program. If you can help, please contact them. #community


Volunteers needed! Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed in Hemlock. Routes available Monday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mileage reimbursement. Make a difference. Deliver a smile and a meal to a senior. Hemlock Senior Center, 218 S. Elm, Hemlock MI 48626. For more information, contact Sheila, Volunteer Coordinator @ 989-797-7566. smcintosh@saginawcounty.com

Holiday "Nailed-It" at the Library on Thursday, December 14th at 5-7pm.

Join us for a food decorating challenge at the library! Groups will compete to recreate

sweet treats to see who can "Nail It" and have their treat look the best! Prizes will be awarded!


Sign-up is required to participate! Sign up your group of 2-5 people by visiting or

calling the library at 989-642-8621. #MyRML #NailedIt #HolidayTreats

Looking ahead .....

Monday, 12/18: PTO Fundraiser Pickup in Black Box Theatre

Wednesday, 12/20: Band Concert for 6th - 12th grade in the High School gym at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, 12/21 - Tuesday, 1/2: No School ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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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/

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