I have been in education for 34 years now. School years all have their own unique pacing. Some feel like 3 or 4 years long, and others race by. I have to say that the 25-26 school year seems to be a Formula I race car at top speed. I cannot believe we are past the halfway point already! Now having two college aged kids of my own, I became aware of how quickly time passes around the time they were in middle school. It literally felt like I blinked and they were graduated from high school. I can't implore you enough to enjoy this time with yours, as it goes all too fast.

First, I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy some time during our recent holiday break. February is when we break free of the post holiday doldrums, start experiencing longer days, and begin to look forward to a change in seasons. It is a good time to check in on any goals that your student set and monitor their progress. It is a fresh start academically as we change over classes for 3rd Quarter. Basketball has the bulk of its season, and then shuffles off the court to make way for Volleyball and Soccer at the end of the month. There is a four day weekend in the middle of the month, as well as our Valentine's Dance, which will probably dominate the social scene for a week or so with your child. In short, February is a month where we have a lot going on. 

I have been reminded by my office coordinator to remind parents that if your student is taking a bus home and needs permission to board, THOSE MUST BE DONE BY 2:00.

Thank you for all that you do. We hope your February is filled with positive vibes, and good opportunities for amazing memories.

 Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns that we need to be aware of. Our office phone number is 360-538-8220.

Boys Basketball currently has 70 boys turning out and 6 teams competing! Boys Basketball will give up the gym on February 19 when they play their last game of the season. But fear not those of you who love the feeling of our gym bleachers!! Volleyball season is coming! And boys....nothing like playing soccer outdoors in our early spring months! All paperwork must be in to Final Forms by the first practice

For newcomers to Hoquiam Middle School, we use Final Forms to house our athletic paperwork, and all forms must be completed and the athlete cleared before the first day of practice for the student to participate.

If you are looking for Final Forms, you can find it at this web address: https://hoquiam-wa.finalforms.com/

Parents need to create an account. Here is where you can find directions for making an account: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/2656/2020/12/14094353/Hoquiam-FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf

You can find updated Fall Sports Schedules here, when they are created: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

Please understand that contests can change at any time. We face an age of limited number of bus drivers and referees, so changes are likely. We will work hard to keep you abreast of changes as we are made aware of them.

Our multilingual students will be participating in WIDA testing at the end of this month. Parents it is very important that we get your students to test. The data helps shape programming and supports that can be offered. The dates of the testing are from February 23-27. Testing will be after lunch daily in Room 9. Students will be contacted with more information as it becomes available.

In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, students at HMS were challenged to create a poster around the themes of tolerance and citizenship. While it was an optional exercise, many students answered the call, and placewinners were announced for each grade level at our recent assembly. Thank you to all of our particpants and congratulations to our winners!

6th Grade-1st Place

6th Grade-2nd Place

6th Grade- 3rd Place

7th Grade-1st Place

7th Grade- 2nd Place

7th Grade- 3rd Place

8th Grade-1st Place

8th Grade-2nd Place

8th Grade- 3rd Place

Where did January go?!  I cannot believe we are already looking at February.  Students came back to the downhill slide to the end of Quarter 2/Semester 1.  Yesterday was the start of our new terms.  Lots of excitement for some new classes and lots of woes because of lunch changes and friends not in our classes.  I tried very hard to give students their requests, but class sizes have to be considered.  

Hope Squad

We came back from break and went straight to planning our second Hope Week for the second week of February.  They have some fun theme days for our school.  We will get back to lessons in February.

Attendance

Missing school, regardless of whether excused or unexcused, means missing opportunities to learn & connect. Learn ways families can support their students’ attendance & how you can offer your support for overcoming barriers. Learn more: http://ow.ly/BWaW50KsiM0 #ShowingUpMatters

December's almost perfect homerooms were Hi-Cap and Hope Squad!! Remember that we are also counting the tardies.  Students need to get to class on time.

We love seeing your child(ren) at school!  If they are absent, make sure you are calling the school to excuse them.  If they have a doctor's appointment, bring in a doctor's note to excuse.  If you are planning a vacation, contact the office to set this up in a timely manner.  Mrs. Strom is our attendance person, 360-538-8221 or hms.attendance@hoquiam.net.

Students compete in a Homeroom Hungry Hungry Hippo contest during our January assembly. While the staff team of Mr. Templer and Mr. Cook (THE Hungriest Hippo) probably set like a world record or something...there were allegations of "cheating," so.......whatever.

We are proud to recognize Zoey Shope as our January Rotary 8th Grade Student of the Month. Zoey consistently demonstrates the Rotary qualities of Leadership, Integrity, Citizenship, and Academic excellence. She is the daughter of Bambi and Tyler Shope and a caring older sister to Paige. Zoey’s favorite class is History with Ms. Folkers, where her curiosity and strong work ethic shine. She stays busy participating in soccer and volleyball and enjoys hunting and spending time with family and friends. Zoey is especially proud of her academic success this year and is looking forward to high school, where she is excited to continue learning and compete in varsity sports.

Also earning January’s recognition is Alan Hernandez Nieto, who exemplifies the Rotary traits of Leadership, Integrity, Citizenship, and Academic excellence. Alan is the son of Melisa Nieto and Esteban Hernandez and a proud big brother to Oliver and Axel. His favorite class is Science with Mr. Templer, and he is highly involved in athletics, including basketball and soccer at both the school and club levels. Earlier this year, Alan had the incredible opportunity to travel to Spain to play soccer, and he also gives back as a youth soccer coach. In his free time, he enjoys camping, quad riding, practicing sports, and spending time with family. Alan is most proud of the opportunities he has had to travel through soccer and is looking forward to high school, where he is eager to play basketball with experienced players and continue competing in soccer.

Mr. Cook's To Do's When posing with the Rotary Students of the Month for a picture: a.) smooth out the wrinkles in the trousers; b.) Lose the glasses; c.) Suck in the Gut...

HMS 7th Grade  Basketball

January

• 20..@Montesano...5:15

• 22...@ Bush...5:15

• 26...CHEHALIS...5:15

• 18...TUMWATER....5:15

February

• 02...@Rochester...5:15

• 04...MONTESANO...5:15

• 09...BUSH...5:15

• 11...@Chehalis....5:15

• 18...@Tumwater...5:15

• 19...ROCHESTER...5:15

Home Games played at HMS Gym

HMS 8th Grade  Basketball

January

• 20..@Montesano...5:15

• 22...@ Bush...5:15

• 26...CHEHALIS...5:15

• 18...TUMWATER....5:15

February

• 02...@Rochester...5:15

• 04...MONTESANO...5:15

• 09...BUSH...5:15

• 11...@Chehalis....5:15

• 18...@Tumwater...5:15

• 19...ROCHESTER...5:15

Home Games played at HMS Gym

HMS 7th Grade JV  BB

January

• 20...MONTESANO...4:00

• 22...BUSH...4:00

• 26..@ Chehalis...4:00

• 28...@Tumwater...4:00

February

• 02...ROCHESTER...4:00

• 04...@Montesano...4:00

• 09...@ Bush...4:00

• 11...CHEHALIS...4:00

• 18...TUMWATER...4:00

• 19...@Rochester...4:00

Home Games played at HMS Gym

HMS 8th Grade JV Basketball

January

20...MONTESANO...5:15

22...BUSH...5:15

26..@ Chehalis...5:15

28...@Tumwater...5:15

February

02...ROCHESTER...5:15

04...@Montesano...5:15

09...@ Bush...5:15

11...CHEHALIS...5:15

18...TUMWATER...5:15

19...@Rochester...5:15

HMS 8th Grade JV2 Basketball

January

20...@ Oakland Bay...5:15

22...BUSH...6:30

26...@ Chehalis...6:30

28...@ Tumwater...4:00

                 February

05...OAKLAND BAY...6:15

10...@ Miller...5:15

11...CHEHALIS...6:30

18...MILLER...6:30

HMS 7th Grade JV2 Basketball

January

20...@ Oakland Bay...4:00

26...CHEHALIS...6:30

29...@ Miller...5:00

February

04...MILLER...6:30

05...OAKLAND BAY...5:00

10...@ Miller...4:00

11...@ Chehalis...6:30

18...@ Tumwater...5:15

19...MILLER...6:30

8th Grade: Alonso Aguilar, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Cari Spellman, Charles Montoure-Hathaway, Charlotte Morris, Christopher Acuna, Donovan Bach, Hunter Dewald, Isaac Fabian Avila, Kanon Larsson, Katie Mondragon, Kayden Garritson, Letty Griess, Liana Santiago-Torres, Logan Bloom, Logehn Bergsma, Lyric Ramstein, Maverick Tilley, Natalie Bojorquez, Noah Longenbaugh, Nolan Roberts, Peyton Tobias, Santiago Garcia, Yutaka Hughes, Zayden Grant, and Zayden Harder.

7th Grade: Allie Smith, Ashlynn Arndt, Avery Smith, Ayla Walker, Brayden Mills, Brooklee Coleman, Cloe Spellman, Gracie Jahner, Jaxxon Grove, Jayce Membreno-Paulsen, Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Jeremiah Ryland, Jr., Jhony Gomez, Lawyer Niemi, Layna Bozich, Leila Booth, Logan Chapman, Malachi Dowd, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Ounsted, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Paislee Broadway, Rain Baker, Rylee McCollum, Violette Robinett, Taylor Sweers, Willow Hartman, Xander Hicks, and Xiomara Trujillo Cervantes.

6th Grade: Athena Linthicum, Avery Troseth, Ayden Holcomb, Easton Hathaway, Grace Padgett, Jeffry Stephens, Jerrica Brain-Pyeatt, Jon Gray, Jose Reyes-Lopez, Luke Steveson, Liam Bommerscheim, Lyrik Stout, Melanie Quiahuixtle Perez, Naomi Santiago-Torres, Owen Black, Rhea Santiago, Saraiya Noland, Sequoia Sinkuler, Tahjay Jahner, Taytum Case, and Tyler Aker.

Grade 6 

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Saraiya Noland

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)                                                                                 

Amber Alcala-Medina, Arkaeden Jenkins, Benjamin Berndt, Brycen Hoiness, Camden Cole, Delilah Wiggins-Veloni, Dilan Rosales Cervantes, Emilee Sanabria, Etta Orris, Grace Padgett, Jeffry Stephens, Jerrica Brain-Pyeatt, Jose Verdejo-Ambrosio, Korrah Paniagua, Melody Bale, Mia Bojorquez, Naomi Santiago-Torres, Owen Black, Penelope Morris, Rhea Santiago, Ryan Napier, Ryder Crook, Tristan Richardson

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Abigail Labonty, Aliyah Rojas-Laurean, Allison Palachuk, Athena Linthicum, Aubree Delbrouck, Avery Troseth, Brazen Tilley, Cesar Arevalo-Sanchez, Easton Hathaway, Gannon Robinette, Hannah Wynn, Icarus Helios, Jake Helland, Jesus Garcia, Jon Gray, Jordyn Smith, Kali Nichols, Karlie Schumacher, Kristell Martinez, Liam Bommerscheim, Luccah Deemer, Luis Vargas-Lopez, Mateo Farias-Ortiz, Melany Lopez Mora, Mya Warren, Paola Magana-Felipe, Princess Davis , Ryker Ross, Sailor Case, Sofia Zepeda-Farias, Tahjay Jahner, Taytum Case

Grade 7

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Dessa Orris, Dimitri Cruzan, Layna Bozich, Leila Booth, Levi Tillery, Mason Ounsted, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Talen Lash, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, Tyson Velez, Zayleigh Boggs

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Ashlynn Arndt , Avery Smith, Ayla Walker, Brayden Mills, Brynn Hnilica, Cassidee Matsen, Eden Park, Gracie Jahner, Harper Niemi, Jaylin Vazquez Vazquez, Joplynne Goforth, Maggie Johnson, Malachi Dowd, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Warren, Miyah Fesler, Paislee Broadway, Payton Dhooghe, Romeo Balagot , Ryan Quigg, Sunna Hawes, Taylor Sweers

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Achilles Holcomb, Arya Calica, Axel Armas-Enriquez, Carole Dollarhyde, Colin Jordan, David Osorio, Hunter Vail, Jacqueline Juarez-Perez , Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Kairi Love, Kasen Sturm, Madilynn Damaske, Michael Sinclair , Owen Butterfield, Rylie Smith, Tiffanie Crow, Willow Hartman

Grade 8

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Kenzie Stankavich, Ryan Roberts, Yutaka Hughes

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Alan Hernandez Nieto , Alonso Aguilar, Ashlynn Bale, Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson, Britton Maxfield, Chase Mealey, Grayson Black, Letty Griess, Payton Nowak, Peyton Tobias, Santiago Garcia, Sebrina Brock, Zoey Shope

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Adrianna Vinson, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Annabella Oliver, Charlotte Morris, Christian Martin, Davyn Stewart, Eli Jones, Emily-May Smith, Fenix Aguilera, Gemma Heiskell, Grace Whitespeare, Hunter Dewald, Hunter Turpin, Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway, Kamryn Arnold, Katie Mondragon, Kayden Garritson, Kruz Calloway, Kyron Calica, Liana Santiago-Torres, Lincoln Antonson, Lyric Ramstein, Maverick Tilley, Meilin Just, Natalie Bojorquez, Nolan Roberts, Paisley Shaw, Presley Wallin, Ryder Lorton, Tatum Brinkly, Thaddeus Koth, Tia Sayamnet, Zayden Grant

Parents, if your student is riding a bus, or you need them to ride a bus that they normally are not on, you need to let the HMS Office know by 2:00 pm. We will write a pass for the student to board the bus, or to notify them if you don't want them riding the bus. Students who are riding a different bus than normal need this pass to board the bus. Please call us by 2:00 to allow us to make contact with your student!!! 360-538-8220.

School Contact Information

Main Office/Ms. Glasgow 360-538-8220

Attendance Line 360-538-8221

Attendance Email: hms.attendance@hoquiam.net

Principal/Mr. Cook 360-538-8225

Dean of Students/Ms. Ounsted 360-538-8220 xt 1236

Counseling Center/Ms. Andrews 360-538-8224

Athletic Director/Shane Krohn 360-538-8213

There are basically two fees that students have at HMS. The first is our ASB card, which is $20. This is required if your student is participating in athletics and activities. ASB cards also get students into home high school events, and discounts on away high school events. Generally if your student will be attending these events, the card pays for itself many times over. These can be purchased in the main office at HMS.

The second fee is for the PE uniform. The uniform consists of an orange PE shirt and black shorts. The shirt is required and costs $9. If your student has a pair of black shorts or athletic tights, then they can use those in lieu of the school shorts, which are also $9.

If fees are a financial difficulty for your family, they are not meant to be an obstacle for your child's participation. Please speak to Ms. Glasgow in the HMS office if this is the case.