Welcome to the shortest month of the year! Don't let the lack of days on the calendar fool you...February has a lot of stuff packed into its 28 days. The start of a new quarter, winter weather, a changing sports season, a Valentine's dance....There is a lot! The Chronicle will try to guide you through it all as best we can. 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.
Hoquiam Middle School
February 2025
InvestED is a program that the schools use to help students with financial needs that come up. We get a little each year, but it is something that can be donated to if you have the wish to do so. Click here for more information: https://invested.org/campaigns/hoquiam-middle-school
One of the more clever projects Robotics is working on: a robot that tries to solve a Rubik's Cube.
February Important Dates
February 2025
5--7V (H) Tumwater (4:00); JV (H) Tumwater (7-5:15; 8-6:30)
5--JV2 @ Tumwater (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15); 8V @ Tumwater (5:15)
6--JV 2 (H) Centralia Christian (7th-4:00; 8th 5:15)
7--1:15 Early Release
7--JV (H) Rochester (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15 JV2-6:30)
10-14--WIDA Testing @ HMS
10-14--HOPE Week
10-Volleyball Begins
10-Varsity (H) Oakland Bay (7th-4:00; 8th 5:15)
10-JV @ Oakland Bay (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15)
10-JV2 @ Miller (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15)
11-JV2/V (H) Chehalisi (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15; 8V-6:30)
11-JV/V @ Chehalis (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15; 7V-6:30)
12-7JV @ Miller (4:00; 7V-5:15)
12-JV2 (H) Miller (7th-4:00; 8th-5:15; 8V-6:30)
13-Boys Soccer Begins
14-1:15 Early Release
14-Cub Club Valentine's Dance-7-9 pm
17-No School-President's Day
18-No School for Students-Professional Development Day for Staff
21-1:15 Early Release
28-Normal Schedule-No Early Release
28-Districtwide STEM Assembly
HMS Athletics: Volleyball and Boy's Soccer Start this month
Up next for Cub Sports is Girls Volleyball and Boy's Soccer. Volleyball begins practice on February 10, and Soccer begins February 13. Please make sure your athlete has all forms filled out in Final Forms, and a current physical on file so they don't miss a 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: 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.
2nd Quarter Honor Roll Announced!
6th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Brynn Hnilica, Dessa Orris, Harper Niemi, Layna Bozich, Mason Ounsted, Ryan Quigg, Taylie Turpin-Andrew, Taylor Sweers, Tyson Velez
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Avery Smith, Cassidee Matsen, Brayden Mills, Dimitri Cruzan, Ezra Eaton, Gracie Jahner, Harper Ramage, Leila Booth, Levi Kruse, Levi Tillery, Loreen Cooper, Madilynn Damaske, Maggie Johnson, Martin Felipe-Morales, Mason Warren, Michael Sinclair, Miriam Cortes-Verdejo, Miyah Fesler , Payton Dhooghe, Romeo Balagot, Violette Robinett, Zayleigh Boggs
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Achilles Holcomb, Alexander Mooney, Andrea Matsen, Ayla Walker, Carole Dollarhyde, Clayton Schnoor, Eden Park, Jaylin Vazquez Vazquez, Jazlynn Vaca-Figueroa, Jerai Enriquez-Rivera, Kamryn Cable, Kasen Sturm, Lawyer Niemi, Lillian Gruber, Luis Vazquez, Malachi Combs, Maliyeah Underwood, Randon Coons, Rylie Smith, Serena Matthews, Talen Lash, Waylen Voynow, Willow Hartman
7th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Kenzie Stankavich, Ryan Roberts
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Alonso Aguilar, Andres Carrada-Morelia, Britton Maxfield, Davyn Stewart, Declan Potter, Eli Jones, Grayson Black, Hunter Turpin, Lyric Ramstein, Mayerick Gertson, Yutaka Hughes , Zoey Shope
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Alan Hernandez Nieto, Allexandria Garcia, Annabella Oliver, Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson, Boston Olson, Carter Granberg, Charlotte Morris, Chase Mealey, Fatima Calderon Sanchez, Grace Whitespeare, Haven Clayton, Isaac Fabian Avila, Jacob Ortuno, Jasmine Johnson, Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway, Juan Quintero-Arellano, Julianne Fowler, Kamryn Arnold, Landon Henson, Leviathan Larsson, Liana Santiago-Torres, Lucero Rosales Ramirez, Mackenzie Rice, Marco Vazquez, Maverick Tilley, Melanie Calderon , Natalie Bojorquez, Noah Longenbaugh, Nolan Roberts, Paisley Shaw , Peyton Tobias, Presley Wallin, Santiago Garcia, Thaddeus Koth, Tia Sayamnet, Timothy Morris, Vernon Fox, Violet Choate
8th Grade:
Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)
Bella Garcia, Josue Osorio, Kenny Canel Huinil, Kylie McCoy, Lyndon Madison, Tanner Shaw
Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)
Addison Jahner, Aubrey Mapel, Bethany Betancourth, Caleb Bennett, Carlos Lopez Perez, Cesar Gonzalez Nieto, Cristian Nieto Sanches, Enrique Juarez, Grady Abbott, Iza Frye, Juliet Lisle, Kane Mondragon, Kenneth McCoy III, Lucas Aguilar, Maggi Quigg, Makalah Haskey, Nathan Gunderson, Parker Swantek, Seth Andrews-Lisle, Sophia Barron, Teagan Bradshaw Pigott
Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)
Adalie Morton, Audrey Gray, Christofer Rodriguez, Crosby Dick, Ean Lavallee, Farrah Gomez, Iker Garcia-Boyzo, Ivy Fairbairn, Julietta Del Cid, Link Allison, Lucas Montoure, Maci Ramiskey, Maria Torres, Owyn Golder, Quinton Prater, Raelynn Nielsen, Reaghan Madison, Rhonnijo Thompson, Sphynx Levering-Perry, Taylor Pettit, Ty Thao
CTE: Robotics and Coding 1st Semester Students of the Month
Mr. Allan, our CTE teacher for Robotics and Coding, would like to thank, and honor the following students:
CTE Student of Month Robotics September
Ashlynne Carpenter- Ashlynne has a great work ethic to complete projects with a high degree of proficiency. Love having her energy in class.
CTE Student Of Month Coding September
Juan Quintero- Arellano- Juan daily goes above and beyond what is asked in coding and has an amazing understanding of programming challenges. So much fun to have in class!
CTE Student of Month Robotics October
Matthew Dollarhyde- MAtthew is a building and programming genius at heart. Wow, he does some amazing things and asks great questions in his process.
CTE Student Of Month Coding October
LunaBelle Jullian- Luna is so much fun in class with her own outlook and creativity added to everything. Such an artist and sharp mind with ability to create masterpieces of code.
CTE Student of Month Robotics November
Jasmine Johnson- What an amazing young engineer. I can always count on Jasmine to nail the assignment and programming the challenges to work. Love having Jasmine's positive energy in class every day!!
CTE Student Of Month Coding November
Charles Montoure- Hathaway- Charles has already mastered the language of coding and is a master problem solver. What a great future engineer.
CTE Student of Month Robotics December
Andres Carrada-Morelia- Andres is so much fun to have in class with his great work ethic and fun personality. He always seems to go above and beyond with his builds and programming. What a creative engineering mind!
CTE Student Of Month Coding December
Yutaka Hughes- There seems to be nothing Taka can not handle in what challenges. He is such a focused and determined young man to match his dynamic and peaceful personality.
Congratulations to all of these students, and thank you for all that you do!
Parents: A really good article on confronting some of the tougher parenting challenges out there.
When I come across good resources online, I feel it is important to share them. This article is a good one! https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/5-of-the-hardest-things-parents-face-how-to-handle-the-most-challenging-parenting-issues/#google_vignette
HOPE Week-February 10-14
HOPE Squad is sponsoring HOPE Week, an informational and Spirit Week combined, on the week of February 10-14. Here is a rundown of the dress up days:
Monday, Feb. 10-- PJ Day
Tuesday, Feb. 11-- Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday, Feb. 12-- The Movie Mean Girls Day
** Valentine's at lunch
Thursday, Feb. 13-- Tutu Day
Friday, Feb. 14-- 6th gr wears pink
7th gr wears red
8th gr wears white
The cool things you can build in Mr. Londino's 3D Modelling Class.
HMS Boy and Girl of the Month: December
Each month, the Hoquiam Rotary honors two 8th grade students who are selected by the 8th grade staff for any of the following attributes: academics, involvement in school, citizenship, and service.
This month we are proud to honor two students who embody these traits.
Our boy of the month is Christian Nieto. Christian was nominated due to his citizenship, service and academics. He is the son of Mario and Esperanza Nieto. His favorite class at HMS is History with Ms. Folkers, In school, Christian is involved with Boys Soccer, which he also plays at the club level outside of school. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and hanging out with friends and family. Christian is most proud of his grades, and of earning an honor like this. When he transitions to high school next year, he is looking forward to playing high school sports and for a chance to meet new teachers. Congratulations Christian!!!
Our girl of the month is Addie Jahner. Addie was nominated for her academics, involvement, citizenship, and service. She is the daughter of April and Johnathan Jahner. Her favorite class is also History with Ms. Folkers. She is involved as a member of Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Basketball at HMS, as well as Hope Squad. In her off time outside of school, Addie enjoys playing sports and practicing for sports. She is very proud of her grades, where she has a perfect 4.0 GPA. Addie is looking forward to high school and taking part in sports at the high school level, next year. Thank you for making HMS a better place, Addie!
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
I looked up from my pile of papers, and it is already the end of January. Yikes!
This month started two times a month for Counselor Talks in the classroom. I am continuing social emotional lessons with a focus on Hope. We all need hope in our lives. It is what moves us forward. Students were asked what hope means to them and some wrote making my parents proud, going to college, getting better at math, making new friends, etc.
We started the conversation of College and Career lessons. Sixth grade looked at hobbies and how they can become a career. Seventh grade took an interest survey and looked at the different types of careers that came out of the survey. Some students were very surprised about the types of careers and others were disappointed because what they wanted to be didn't come up. Eighth grade took a career survey, again some were surprised by the results and some were disappointed by the results. In each of these, students get to see other kinds of careers that are available.
Hope Squad
The team practiced using QPR in role plays. The final practice was them creating their own role plays. We are getting ready for Hope Week during Feb. 10-14.
Attendance
Do your students have routines that help them get ready for school? Check out these ideas
from @AttendanceWorks! Learn more: http://ow.ly/s1WO50KshaGhttps://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Attendance-Works-K-1st-Get-Ready_062122.pdf
#ShowingUpMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow
Starting in February a perfect attendance will also mean being in class on time.
For the month of December, Mr. Niemi's homeroom had the most students attending school!!
Reminder!! Parents/guardians have 48 hours to call and excuse your child. Per the state, students should not have excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused. Make sure you are calling your child in for absences! It is important to be in school.
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. Glasgow is our attendance person, 360-538-8221 or hms.attendance@hoquiam.net.
HMS Contact Information
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
HMS Student Fees
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.
