Hosford Middle School

Being at recess everyday is a great place to see students in their happy place. Whether they eat quickly to get to the basketball court, or slowly stroll to talk and be together, they are all there seeking the friendship of each other. They show up for each other in consistent ways and it is the foundation of our school community. Cheers to healthy friendships!

Dear Families,

Wednesday is an early release for students. School will dismiss at 1:45 pm so teachers can engage in professional learning together. On Tuesday, we have a lock down drill at 11:20 am and at 3 pm the Jefferson Dancers will be performing. On Thursday, 8th grade has their panoramic picture and individual pictures. The individual photos are what go on their promotion certificates. Scroll about half way down to find the order form. Talent show auditions are happening all week long.

In recent weeks, we've seen an uptick in social media and messaging going wrong. We invite families to talk about this at home, and we will continue to do so at school. Here are a few things to discuss.

1. Anything that is posted or communicated digitally may be shared with others.

2. Things that are posted or said in digital platforms that impact another students' access to education can become a school disciplinary investigation, and may result in school consequences, even if the incident took place off campus and outside of school hours.

3. Parents/Guardians securing electronics at bedtime is best.

4. Privacy should not be assumed. Talk to your child and help them think about what they post, share or message. Would they want you to see it or read it? Would they want me to see it or read it? If the answer is no, they should not trust that the thing they write or share will be private. If it becomes part of something that impacts another students' education, it may come to light. This is incredibly embarrassing for students, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

5. Monitor how they using time on their devices.

We cannot prevent all things from going sideways, but we can work together to educate and give them consistent messaging about how to show up digitally. It is hard to grow up in this digital age. Mistakes are often very public, and public opinion can have a huge impact on students' feelings of physical and emotional safety. Thank you for taking some time to visit this topic with your child at home. If you have questions, or need support, please reach out.

Have a wonderful week!

Jill Liddle, Principal

This resource tells what learning activities were assigned in each class. It is a great way to check on assignments with your child. Middle school is a time when students need help developing the routine of reflection and organizing materials. This resource is your support for those conversations.

March

March 10th - Jefferson Dancers at Hosford MS 3 pm

March 10th - Lock Down Drill

March 11th - Early Release 1:45 pm

March 12th - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture & Portraits

March 23rd - 27th SPRING BREAK - No School

April

April 2nd - End of Quarter 3

April 3rd - NO SCHOOL - Grading Day

April 6th - NO SCHOOL - Planning Day for Teachers

April 14th - 9:30 am Start for Students due to staff meeting

April 22nd - Early Release 1:45 pm

June

June 9th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Hello Cleveland Families!

This spring we are excited to offer our Cleveland Flag Football League for the 4rd season in a row. This league will allow our youth to maintain their fitness as well as learn and develop football skills and fundamentals. Registration has begun and spots are limited.

The season begins March 31st and is open to all 2nd-7th graders of all genders. There will be 3 Divisions (2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, 6th/7th). If enough girls register we will provide a girls division as well. Practices will be held every Tues & Thurs 5PM - 6:30PM at Westmoreland Sports Field, with games every Saturday morning at the Cleveland Sports Stadium. This year the season will end on May 19th, just before Memorial Day weekend.

The fee is $50 or $25 Free/Reduced Lunch. This is due on or before the first official day of practice.

Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/cleveland-youth-sports-flag-football-registration-spring-2026

Remember spots are limited so sign up as soon as possible,

Go Warriors!

Outdoor School open houses are on March 15th. You will need to know which camp your child is going to so you can attend the correct session. Check with your child's science teacher if you do not know.

Franklin High School will be offering spring flag football starting Saturday April 4 and running every Saturday through May 16, rain or shine. Training takes place 10am to noon on the Franklin High School football field. The training consists of non-contact position drills followed by games of flag football. Franklin youth coaches conduct these sessions and there is no cost. Every student is welcome, grades 2 through 8, regardless of experience, please bring cleats and a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you out there!!

Season begins on March 9th at the Franklin HS track from 5:45-7 pm.

https://www.pilsports.org/youth-spring-sports/ - PIL spring sport information link

https://www.pilsports.org/practice-tryout-information/ - PIL practice information

https://www.pilsports.org/boundary-information-for-youth-sports/ - Boundary information

There will be no QSA in March before Spring Break. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31st

Looking for more 6th grade performers and visual artists to sign up for the annual Hosford Talent Show! Auditions will be held the week of March 9th and all talents are welcome! 6th graders perform in front of 6th graders only and it is an awesome and supportive environment. Sign up to show off your talents HERE!

As track season approaches, we understand that there are some students who attend Hosford who also live in the Franklin neighborhood. At the moment, the district's protocol is that all athletes must compete for their neighborhood cluster without exception. Mr. Kennedy and Ms. Eigo are working closely with PIL athletics to find common sense solutions to this issue, but at the moment the policy stands. If you are interested in registering for our track program and are impacted by this policy, please email Dunya Minoo at dminoo1@pps.net for more information.

With reading day in advisory and active class visits, we're happy to say that library circulation is up 19% from this time last year! Thanks to all your students who are doing their best to find engaging books. We've had a new Adopt-A-Shelf in the library from 8th graders Navy L. & Sal R. They did such a good job selecting Hosford favorites, many of their books were checked out. Have your student talk to us in the library if they are interested in curating a shelf of their own.

While we're still getting new books for your students, we've also recently updated our wishlist to include some books lost throughout the year. Please check it out to see if you have one to donate or if you'd like to buy one to support the library. Our SchoolPay link is included as well. We appreciate all the support we get from families throughout the year.

Thank you!

Alex Mahrt & Kate Fleming

Please submit baby photos for your 8th grade student!

Energy drinks are prohibited on campus.

All Smiles Community Oral Health will be providing free dental screenings, sealants, and fluoride at Hosford the week of March 30, 2026. Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health.

• A dental screening is a quick look inside your child’s mouth to check the overall health of their teeth.
• Dental sealants are protective coatings put on the back teeth to prevent cavities.
• Fluoride is a vitamin that is brushed on the teeth to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities.

Click this link to sign the permission form for your child online. Each student who turns in a permission form will be entered into a $50 raffle drawing, even if you decline services! Paper copies of the consent form will also be sent home with students.

Are you trying to monitor your child's grades and missing assignments, but not sure what you are looking at? Do you need a guide for the new report card? Well check out the PDFs linked below. If it is clear as mud after reviewing these, reach out. We'll help you out in person.

Cookshop Summer Camp

Cookshop is opening registration for 2026 summer camps on February 1st! Information and registration can be found at portlandcookshop.com. The camp will include lots of hands-on experience as well as food-inspired art. All camps will run Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm.

Here's the calendar:

Middle School Baking + Art Camp:

June 22 - 26

July 13 - 17

July 20 - 24

August 3 - 6

The Hosford PTSA needs more helpers. We are currently operating without a president and vice president among other board members. Please consider helping even if you want to do just a small one-time task. The PTSA is responsible for fundraising and distributing around $10,000 for teacher and staff needs every school year, as well as supporting events for students and staff. We could really use help with the following events and tasks:

• Communications help - admin for Facebook and/or Instagram (low volume posting for restaurant dine-outs and news)
• Staff Appreciation help - coordinate one or more snack events for staff; do something for Staff Appreciation Week in May; coordinate end-of-year staff party
• 8th Grade Oaks Park field trip help - help organize meal for the 8th graders at their end-of-year field trip in June
• 8th Grade Promotion help - help organize reception refreshments at 8th grade promotion in June

Open Positions:

• Member-at-Large
• Communications Chair
• Staff Appreciation Chair
• President
• Vice President

Please email ptsahosford@gmail with any questions. Thank you!

Our dates for Outdoor School are here! Please mark your calendars for May19th - 22nd. Camp assignments and groups will be sent out by science teachers in mid-January.

To log into Canvas at home, students need to sign into Google with their user name and password. Then, go to my.pps.net.