Welcome to School Year 2022-2023!
Hopefully, your summer provided a much-needed break, and even though life continues to be busy for our faculty, staff and administrators, we are very excited to welcome your return.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Hand, where we work together to transform lives through education and socialization, and to empower all our students to achieve their fullest potential and dreams.
Our Aim is to Restart Strong and S.O.A.R.
Surpass Expectations for Teaching and Learning
Organize Innovative Learning Experiences
Achieve Academic Success
Respect Self and Others
Hand is committed to the joy and passion of teaching and learning, where we engage our students in developing World Class Skills, with particular emphasis on Critical thinking and problem solving; and our Vision and Mission Statements that outline our school’s values and objectives.
Hand's Vision: To help all students reach high levels of achievement in a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.
Hand's Mission: To empower all students for greater academic and social engagement while on their journey of readiness toward high school, college, and career; and to provide exceptional service to help make life better for themselves, their families, communities, and all human kind.
Hand's Mantra: One Hand, One Voice, serving every child, every day.
We as a collective whole believe in our vision and mission to ensure success of all students. On behalf of all our faculty, staff, and administrative team we welcome you to Hand Middle School, where we honor the past, serve in the present, to prepare our students for the future.
“Together, our students thrive!”
Dr. Patrice T. Green, EdD, Principal
Welcome to our new adventure in Language Immersion!
It is official! Hand was nominated, and the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously
for Hand Middle School to provide a new Language immersion program to rising
6th grade students beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. The goal of immersion is to
provide learning experiences in two languages so that our students develop proficiency
both academically and linguistically.
Solar Panels at Hand MS
R1 applied for the Dominion Electric Innovative Net Metering program.
As a result, Hand along with fourteen other schools
across the district will have solar panels installed. Hand will also receive parking canopies.
This is a very extensive process, so we thank you for your understanding with our progress!
2022-2023 New Staff Members
Upcoming Events
Hand PTO is calling all Volunteers!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Eckstorm at handmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com.
Volunteer Form Link
Marco's Spirit Night - Tuesday, September 13
Athletic Events
**NEW - Fans must pay to attend volleyball games. Click Online tickets for more information**
Students must be accompanied with an adult to attend games.
All Tickets are electronic, no cash should be accepted at the gate.
Ticket Prices for Football and Volleyball: $3 for Adults, $2 for Students plus service fee
CLEAR BAG POLICY OF RICHLAND ONE IS IN EFFECT.
