Upcoming Opportunities
8th grade Individual Graduation Plan meetings with the Dreher HS counselors
Schedule is below. Students received invitations with times the week of January 14.
Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, January 22 = last names A-De
Wednesday, January 23 = last names Di-Lac
Thursday, January 24 = last names Lad - Saa
Friday, January 25 = last names San - Young
Monday, January 28 = students with Special Services
National Junior Honor Society, Student Council and the Queen Hornets
are teaming up to represent the Hand Community
in the Richland One Tackles Hunger – SOUPER Bowl of Caring Campaign.
All are invited to contribute to the National Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign.
There will be a drop box for canned food items in the main office
from January 22 – January 30, 2019
2nd quarter Honors Assembly
Friday, February 8
6th grade: 9:00 am
8th grade: 10:10 am
7th grade: 11:20 am
The Hand Educational Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Friday, March 1 at 7:00 - 10 PM at The Venue
Click Here for more information
Dear HMS Students Parents and Families,
As I reflect on our accomplishments, past and present, I can truly say, because of your unwavering support, Parents, Community Stakeholders, Faculty and
Staff: “We are One Hand and One Voice, Serving Every Child, Every day.” Through collective impact, and collaborative practices, we at HMS do promote appropriate recognition for our young Hornets, as they epitomize the tenets of Hornet Pride: Personal Responsibility, Respect, Individual Readiness, Demonstrated Learning and Effective Behavior. It is well known, that Hand is often regarded as the middle school, where students will succeed in high school, and beyond, particularly in academic achievement, and college and career success. Truly, at HMS, we are responsible to our students, for Inspiring, Informing, Educating, and Promoting the Joy and Happiness of Learning- in a safe, caring and positive environment. This is our common purpose, and this, as well as you, our HMS family, are our top priority! We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students, and in the Spirit of our HMS Community!
But there are great expectations we have of our students, and this includes you, our Hand Middle School Hornets, individually and collectively. It is the responsibility you have for your education, and the responsibility you have for yourself. To be successful in school, HMS students are expected to attend school every day, to pay attention in all classes, to demonstrate the tenets of Hornet Pride, and to put in the time it takes to study, to learn, to achieve academic success.
Remember: We’re on this journey together; and, as such, we believe:
- Fostering relationships is the foundation to children reaching their fullest potential in an environment conducive for learning;
- Elevating expectations is the foundation for children developing honorable character, achieving academic success, and becoming productive citizens in an environment conducive for learning; and
- Promoting pride in each other and in our school, is the foundation to educating the whole child.
Finally, HMS family and students, to quote our beloved Dr. Seuss, whose words captivated the hearts and minds of children, past and present: He says: “You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers, who soar to great heights!” And, “The more you read, the more things you will know; the more that you learn the more places you’ll go.”
Again, Welcome, and Thank you,
Dr. Patrice T. Green, Principal
Hand Middle School, Richland School District One
Student Spotlights
Ameerah Collins performed at the
USC 2nd Annual Equity in Education conference on January 15
Congratulations to District Science Fair Winners - January 16
Dr. Burnham's Block 2 - 2nd place, 6th grade class projects
Ms. Lowery's Block 3 - 2nd place, 7th grade class projects
Ms. Cameron's Block 1 - 3rd place, 8th grade class projects
6th grader - Anneliese Schaller, 3rd place, Individual Engineering projects
7th grader - Sophia Dozier, 3rd place, Individual Physics projects
Congratulations to Elizabeth Nobles!!
She was selected into the 2019 All State Orchestra for South Carolina
– she made 9th chair out of 40 on January 16
Geography Bee - January 18
1st place: Lena Trask-Trafton 2nd Place: Jacob Merrill
Field Trip to Richland County Public Library on Wheat Street
Adelle Fuller (7th grade) was in a program with SC Department of Education. She was featured in the “Read Your Way to the Big Game!” Adelle had the pleasure of meeting State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman.
Learn More about the program at:
Read Your Way to the Big Game social media post:
Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/scdoe/videos/461587544358836/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/EducationSC/status/1031534325165187077
Announcements
Youth Apprenticeship to learn about General Contracting.
Click here for more information.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands
would like to cordially invite your students to
the 2019 PowerfulWomen Summit on February 9
from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Northeast Presbyterian Church.
Go to School Resources Tab-
Student Opportunities for more information
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners approved
December 21 and March 8 as makeup days.
Each makeup day will be a half day for students and a full day for staff.
The Board also approved a request from the district’s administrative team
to waive the fourth missed day.
Richland One schools were closed September 11-14, 2018, as ordered by the governor. Schools reopened on September 17, 2018.
Hand Middle earned an EXCELLENT score on the
2017-2018 School Report Card
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Stay connected with Richland One and Hand!!
Click below to learn more information
Hand's Education Foundation
The Foundation currently is recruiting new members. Please consider joining the Hand Educational Team! The commitment entails attending a one-hour monthly evening meeting, held at the school. Check out the Foundation page under Parent Resources. If you have any questions or if you are interested in joining, please contact John Meyers at meyersjohnm@gmail.com.
**2018-2019 Cell Phone Policy**
Student phones are expected to remain in their locker
from 8:40 am - dismissal
Click HERE to view the rules
**2018-2019 Dress Code Policy**
Please click HERE to view expectations
Student IDs
Richland One requires all students and staff members to wear IDs around the neck everyday for safety and security. By the middle of September, all students will receive IDs. Please remind your student to keep it their bookbag after school so he/she will have it for school. Students who meet expectations will be eligible for an incentive.
Cafeteria Procedure
All students have access to free breakfast and lunch each day of the school year. The standard lunch includes a choice of meat or other protein, two vegetables, fruit or fruit juice, bread and milk. Students also have the option of the salad bar. There are two meat/protein options for students to select. If one meat/protein option is not available, a student will have access to the other available option. Please visit SNS website for more details:
http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2110122009427796
Golden Pass for Senior Citizens
Richland One offers a complimentary Golden Activity Pass to district retirees and senior citizens ages 60 and older who live in the Richland One school attendance zone. Seniors may pick up a Golden Activity Pass from the Richland One Office of Communications, located on the second floor of the Stevenson Administration Building at 1616 Richland Street. Passes will be issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a. m. – noon and 2-4 p.m. Link for more information: Golden Pass Info
Returning Student Enrollment Verification
Beginning May 1, 2018, you will be able to verify student enrollment for 2018-2019. You will verify contact information, complete the bus transportation application, as well as other annual forms at your Parent Portal site.
Current Proof of Residency will need to be submitted by all students for 2018-2019. Submit your lease or mortgage and one current utility bill. You may bring your documents to the school or submit them by email (registrationhms@richlandone.org).
Supply Lists for 2018-2019
Click here to see the class supply lists for the upcoming school year.
Community Partnership: Urban Cookhouse
Hand Middle School is excited to partner with Urban Cookhouse to celebrate the great things our students and faculty are doing through the PRIDE initiative. Each month, students who display PRIDE behavior will be placed in a drawing for a free cookie. Faculty and staff also have the chance to win lunch from Urban Cookhouse.
