Harrison County Middle School

📣 HUGE SHOUTOUT to our incredible March GOOSE Award Winner! 🍎 We are thrilled to announce and celebrate Mrs. Kelly Whalen as our latest recipient of this special student-nominated award! 🎉 Mrs. Whalen is a shining example of a teacher who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. It is clear that Mrs. Whalen's passion for teaching and commitment to her students make a real difference in the lives of everyone in her classroom. Thank you, Mrs. Whalen, for your hard work, dedication, and for being such an inspiring figure to our students. Enjoy your well-deserved break!

🎉 Staff Spotlight: March Winner! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate this month's staff shoutout winner, Mrs. Michelle Florence! Mrs. Florence was nominated by her colleagues for consistently going above and beyond to support our entire staff. Mrs. Florence has a remarkable ability to pay attention to the little details and proactively takes care of things that need to be done, often quietly and without being asked. Her thoughtfulness and dedication make a huge difference in our daily lives, and we are so fortunate to have them as part of our team. Thank you for your exceptional contributions and for always looking out for everyone! Your hard work and care do not go unnoticed. 🙌

🎉 Shoutout to Our Student Leaders! 🎉 This week, we're thrilled to celebrate some amazing students who have been caught being leaders! These individuals have shown initiative, kindness, and a willingness to help others, making a positive impact on our school community. We believe that leadership comes in many forms, and we're so proud of the students who are stepping up and making a difference every day. 👏 Let's give a big round of virtual applause to these incredible leaders! 👏

Happy Librarian Appreciation day to Mrs. Mullins! We appreciate her hard work and all she does for HCMS!

Starry Night 2025 is coming soon!

🎉 Huge shoutout to our incredible paraprofessionals! 🎉 Today, on Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing individuals who make our school a better place. You are the glue that holds so much together, providing essential support to our students and teachers every single day. From assisting in classrooms to providing one-on-one help, you go above and beyond to ensure our students succeed. Your dedication, patience, and kindness do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for your hard work and the positive impact you have on our school community. A big thank you to Brandy Franklin, Michelle Tumey, Michelle Florence, Alicia Glenn, Terrell Roberts, Mike Petty, Sheryl McGill, Ron Markley, and Alisha Rueger for everything you do! We appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️

⭐Caught Being Leaders!⭐ Just like the flowers blooming this spring, our students are showing incredible growth in their leadership skills!This past week, we had numerous students that were 'Caught Being Leaders' throughout the school. We are so proud of their blossoming potential! 🪻🌸🌷 #BloomingLeaders #SpringBreakVibes #StudentGrowth #LeadershipSkills #SchoolCommunity

🎶🏆 Distinguished Honor! 🏆🎶 We are beyond proud to share that our choir received a Distinguished rating at choir assessment this week! Their dedication, hard work, and passion for music truly shined on stage. This achievement is a testament to their talent and commitment, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for them! A huge thank you to our incredible students, supportive families, and everyone who helped make this success possible. Way to go, choir! 🎶✨ #DistinguishedRating #ProudMoment #ChoirExcellence

⭐Caught Being a Leader!⭐ This week, we've been thrilled to witness some incredible acts of leadership from our students! We're so proud to celebrate those "Caught Being Leaders" in each grade level. These students are setting a fantastic example for our entire school community! We're so proud of their leadership and positive impact. #CaughtBeingLeaders #SchoolPride #StudentLeadership #MakingADifference

A huge congratulations to Mrs. Cole, our well-deserving recipient of the GOOSE Award! 🏆 This special student-nominated award recognizes teachers who go above and beyond, and Mrs. Cole's dedication and hard work have truly made a difference in the lives of her students. We're so proud that her students recognized her! Enjoy your well-earned early release, Mrs. Cole! 🥳 #GOOSEAward #TeacherAppreciation #StudentNominated #SchoolPride #DedicatedTeacher"

🔬 8th-grade scientists put natural selection to the test! 🐦 Our 8th-grade science students recently dove deep into the world of natural selection with the "Battle of the Beaks" lab! They explored how different "beaks" (represented by various utensils like forks, tweezers, and clothespins) are better suited for picking up different "food" sources (like beans, rice, and pasta). This hands-on experiment allowed students to: * Observe how variations in beak shape and size impact feeding efficiency. * Simulate how environmental pressures can drive adaptations.

🎶🎵GO BAND!🎵🎶 Our incredible middle school band director, Mrs. Julie Lucky, continues to lead our students to excellence! This week, both our 6th grade AND 7th/8th Honors Band attended band assessment—and once again, they returned with distinguished ratings from all judges! Mrs. Lucky’s dedication, passion, and talent have shaped countless young musician ,over the years, inspiring them to reach their full potential. Her commitment to excellence shines through in every performance, and this latest achievement is just another testament to her outstanding leadership. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lucky and our talented band students on this well-deserved honor! We have been so lucky to have you, Mrs. Lucky! 🎷🥁🎺 #Distinguished #BandExcellence #LuckyToHaveMrsLuck#GOBAND

🚜🍎HAPPY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION WEEK!!🍎🚜 On this beautiful first day of spring, our amazing Ag students have been putting in the work, getting our greenhouse ready for spring planting! From cleaning and organizing to prepping soil and starting seeds, they're learning valuable skills and getting their hands dirty. We're proud of their dedication! 🌱 #FutureFarmers #GreenhouseLife #HandsOnLearning #SchoolPride #SpringBegins

⭐Caught Being Leaders!!⭐ We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on some incredible students who were "Caught Being Leaders" these past two weeks! They've gone above and beyond to embody our school's mission statement, demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. Let's give them a huge round of applause! We are so proud of their commitment to our school community! #Leadership #SchoolPride #MissionDriven #CaughtBeingLeaders"

🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing Academic Team! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of their performance at the State Academic Team Tournament! They represented our school with pride and demonstrated incredible knowledge and teamwork. 🧠 They finished with a 2-2 record! 🏆 This marks their second trip to the state finals in three years, a testament to their hard work and dedication. 🌟 We're so impressed by their growth and determination. Let's give these outstanding students and their coaches a big round of applause! 👏 Your hard work shines! ✨

🎯 Harrison County archery did it AGAIN!! 🎯 Harrison County Middle School- STATE CHAMPS 🥇 🥇 in bullseye & 3D 🎯 🏹 🏹 5 YEARS IN A ROW!! 🏹🏹

Mrs. Callahan's 7th grade social studies classes went crusading to the Holy Land! Armed with shields and led by a guide, the students were led on a simulated journey of what the historical crusaders experienced. This activity is a part of the Middle Ages unit that the students are currently studying. It was a fun day bringing history to life!

🎉 HUGE congratulations to Mrs. McGill for winning our February Staff Shoutout Award! 🎉 Mrs. McGill was nominated for her incredible willingness to help whenever needed and for going above and beyond to ensure student success. She is a true asset to our school. Thank you for all you do!

👏 Caught Being Leaders! 👏 We're proud to recognize the students who were "Caught Being Leaders" last week! Their actions exemplify our school mission. At HCMS we strive to be... H- Hardworking & Honest C-Confident & Compassionate M- Motivated & Mindful S-Safe & Successful! #HCMS #Leadership #StudentSuccess

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible HCMS musicians! 🎉 We are bursting with pride to announce that Rylan Ross, Addlee Miles, Allen Soper, Marymichael Gasser, Isaac Powers, and Lillian Dunn have been selected for the Kentucky Music Educators Middle School All State Bands! 🎶 Out of 553 talented middle school students from 95 schools across Kentucky who auditioned, these outstanding students were chosen for this prestigious honor. Rylan, Addlee, and Allen will be performed in the Concert Band, while Marymichael, Isaac, and Lillian were in the Symphonic Band. 🤩 They recently performed for a standing room only audience at the Glema Mahr Center on March 8, showcasing their hard work and dedication. 👏 A special thank you to THE best director, Mrs. Julie Lucky, for her guidance and support! We are SO proud of each and every one of you! #HCMSPride #AllStateBand #KentuckyMusicEducators #MusicEducation #StudentAchievement