HMS Weekly Newsletter
October 19-23
2026-2027 Basketball Season is Underway!
Hull Middle School Families,
The 2026–2027 basketball season is underway!
We love seeing our students come out and cheer on the teams, but please remember that all students attending must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter the game.
All tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. Cash, checks, or any other forms of payment will not be accepted at the door.
Let’s pack the stands and show our support this season—Go Hull! 💙❤️
Red Ribbon Spirit Week Oct. 26-30
- Monday 10/26: Red Out (Keeping Drugs in the Red)
- Tuesday 10/27: Twin Day (Pair Up Against Drugs)
- Wednesday 10/28: Hat Day (Putting a Cap on Drugs)
- Thursday 10/29: Superhero Day (Use Your Powers for Good) (No costumes, masks, or props)
- Friday 10/30: Pink Out (Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
*Please not that the school dress code still applies.
Fall Hullabaloo 🍂
Fall Hullabaloo is on October 30!
Hullabaloo Requirements:
- Passing 5/6 classes
- Fewer than 5 NTI's
- No more than 2 referrals that results in ISS or OSS
Cashless Event: All purchases should be completed on MyPayments Plus. Online sales end on Tuesday, October 27. (Small table for cash at the event- expect LONG lines,)
Activity Bands - $10 - can play all games for prizes and access the inflatables (all proceeds benefit HMS)
Concessions Bands - $5 each (can purchase more than 1), and are worth $5 towards food/drinks/face painting (all proceeds benefit clubs at HMS)
$1 - drinks, most candy, chips, face-painting, tattoos
$2 - pizza, Takis, cotton candy, sour punch straws
For more information, or to opt your child out of participating, read the Hullabaloo Parent Letter.
Peachtree Ridge High School’s 9th Annual Trunk or Treat!
What: 9th Annual Peachtree Ridge High School Trunk or Treat
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6pm- 8pm
Who: Peachtree Ridge Community Cluster Families
Admission Cost: One donated item per guest in support of the CARE Closet (view the list of needed Care Closet items).
Trunk Registration Fee: $25 per trunk, directly supporting Student Council community events.
Club Sign-up: Please complete our online form to register your trunk: CLUBS/COMMUNITY SIGN-UP FORM LINK
HMS Food Drive
Join us in making a difference for our community! We are hosting our "Stock the Stash" food drive with the motto "Share a meal, help them heal" to help restock the food pantry at Peachtree Ridge High School. The pantry is a vital resource open to all local families in need.
The drive is from October 19th through October 30th, and we encourage all parents, students, and families to participate. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure our neighbors have access to essential non-perishable food and supplies.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
2026 Cybersecurity Poster Contest
Calling all creative minds and student artists! Georgia K-12 public school students are invited to participate in the 2026 GLET Cybersecurity Poster Contest, sponsored by Georgia Leaders of Educational Technology (GLET). First-place finalists in each category will receive a prize and the chance to attend a State Board of Education meeting.
- Contest Start Date: October 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Winners Announcement: February 2027 at the State Board of Education Meeting
Please visit the following link for complete contest rules and resources: 2026 GLET Poster Contest Rules and Guidance Document. Congratulations to last year's first-place winner in the Elementary School Category, Anaisha Taran of Sugar Hill Elementary School.
Additional Resources:
Test Date: Test Day is October 27, 2026
Section: "Why do students take PSAT?"
PSAT helps students to prepare for taking the SAT, a test that is required for admission to many colleges and universities and merit scholarship opportunities. PSAT also helps schools with making instructional decisions. The test provides students and schools with AP Potential and gives students and families information and resources for College and Career.
Action Item: "Scan the QR code then scroll to PSAT 8/9 for more information."
Hull Middle School is hosting its annual College & Career Day on March 4, 2027, under the inspiring theme "Aspire to Inspire."
We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers and passionate presenters from all professional and educational backgrounds to share their unique career journeys with our curious middle schoolers. By giving your time, you can help shape the minds, goals, and aspirations of the next generation.
How to Get Involved:
Share Your Path: Talk with students about your specific career field or educational history.
Sign Up: Complete the Hull MS Career Day Interest Form
Once submitted, event organizers will reach out to you directly with further details. Join us in making a lasting impact!
ParentVUE Absence Notes
Parents can submit information regarding recent absences, such as doctor's notes, in ParentVUE.
For more information, visit the attendance page on the Hull website.