Dear Parents and Guardians,
Another Great Week to Be a Bull!
We are looking forward to another exciting week at Hampton Cove Middle School! As we continue through the second nine weeks, our students have many opportunities to demonstrate school spirit, celebrate their accomplishments, and participate in activities that make HCMS such a special place.
This week includes our Football Championship, Book Fair, musical performances, student celebrations, and several exciting events leading up to Halloween!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make HCMS a great place for every student!
HCMS Book Fair – All Week
Our HCMS Book Fair will take place throughout the week in the school library!
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of books and discover new titles that encourage a lifelong love of reading.
We encourage families to support our Book Fair and help us celebrate literacy at HCMS!
Band Spirit Night at Mellow Mushroom – October 26
Join us on Monday for our HCMS Band Spirit Night at Mellow Mushroom!
This is a wonderful opportunity for our families to enjoy a meal together while supporting our talented band students and their program.
We appreciate the continued support of our fine arts programs and hope to see many of our Bulls families there!
Football Championship vs. Morris – October 26
It's Championship Time!
Our HCMS Bulls will take on Morris in the Football Championship on Monday at 6:30 PM!
We are incredibly proud of our players and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and determination throughout the season.
We encourage our entire HCMS community to come out, wear your Bulls gear, and cheer on our team as they compete for the championship!
Let's pack the stands and show our Bull Pride!
Activity Schedule and Pep Rally – October 26
We will follow an activity schedule on Monday as we celebrate our Bulls and prepare for the Football Championship!
Our 7th and 8th grade students will participate in a pep rally to recognize our student-athletes and show their school spirit.
Our 6th grade students will enjoy outdoor games and activities as part of the celebration.
We look forward to an exciting day filled with school pride, teamwork, and positive energy!
Halloween Pop-Up Shop – October 27
Our students will have an opportunity to enjoy a special Halloween Pop-Up Shop on Tuesday!
Students may purchase Boo Bags and Cotton Candy for $2.
Students will be called by grade level to visit the Pop-Up Shop during designated times.
We look forward to providing another fun opportunity for our Bulls to enjoy the Halloween season!
All-City Choir – October 29
On Thursday our HCMS choir students will participate in All-City Choir!
This event provides our talented students with an opportunity to collaborate with other young musicians and showcase their musical abilities.
We are proud of their hard work and dedication and know they will represent Hampton Cove Middle School exceptionally well!
HCMS Band Halloween Concert – October 29
Our HCMS Band will present its Halloween Concert on Thursday!
We are excited to hear our talented musicians showcase the skills they have developed through their dedication, practice, and teamwork.
We encourage our families to support our band students as they celebrate the season through music!
Halloween Fun at HCMS – October 30
Friday will be a fun and exciting day at Hampton Cove Middle School!
We will follow an activity schedule, and students will have the opportunity to participate in several special activities.
Free Seat Friday!
Students will enjoy Free Seat Friday as part of our Halloween celebration. We encourage everyone to make positive choices and demonstrate our BULLS expectations throughout the day.
Halloween Costumes
Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30!
To ensure a safe and appropriate learning environment, the following guidelines will apply:
No face coverings or masks that conceal a student's face.
No costume props, including toy guns, axes, swords, brooms, or similar items.
Costumes must be school-appropriate and allow students to participate safely in regular school activities.
We appreciate the cooperation of our families in helping us make Halloween at HCMS a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone!
Green Ambassadors Field Trip – October 30
Our HCMS Green Ambassadors will participate in a field trip on Friday,!
This opportunity will allow students to continue developing their understanding of environmental responsibility, leadership, and service.
We are proud of our Green Ambassadors for their commitment to making a positive difference in our school and community!
FIRST Robotics Scrimmage at HCMS – October 31
Hampton Cove Middle School is excited to host a FIRST Robotics Scrimmage on Saturday!
Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their engineering, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through friendly competition.
We are proud of our robotics students and excited to welcome participating teams to HCMS for a day of innovation, collaboration, and learning!
We wish all teams the best of luck!
Finish October Strong!
As we close out October and continue through the second nine weeks, we encourage all students to remain focused on academic success, positive behavior, and consistent attendance.
Families can help by regularly checking PowerSchool, encouraging students to complete assignments, and communicating with teachers whenever additional support is needed.
We also remind students that participation in special activities is an opportunity to demonstrate our BULLS expectations through respectful behavior, responsibility, and positive choices.
Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and make a positive difference!
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for everything you do to support Hampton Cove Middle School. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated school community, and we appreciate the partnership between our families, teachers, and students.
This week is filled with opportunities to celebrate our students, showcase their talents, and strengthen our school community.
Let's finish October strong and have another outstanding week, Bulls!
With Bull Pride,
Kris Martinez, Principal
Stephanie Lett, Assistant Principal
Susan Moore, Assistant Principal