Dear Parents and Guardians,
Another Great Week to Be a Bull!
We are excited to welcome November at Hampton Cove Middle School! As we continue through the second nine weeks, our students are working hard in the classroom, representing our school through academic competitions, and participating in activities that showcase their talents and leadership.
This week includes our Math Team Competition, All-State Choir Field Trip, basketball games, STEAM activities, FCA Huddle, and our school Spelling Bee!
We are proud of the many opportunities our students have to learn, grow, and represent HCMS. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Daylight Saving Time Ends – November 1
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour!
Daylight Saving Time officially ends on Sunday at 2:00 AM.
Remember to "fall back" one hour before heading to bed Saturday night!
We hope everyone enjoys the extra hour of rest and arrives at school Monday morning refreshed and ready for another great week!
Math Team Competition – November 2
Our HCMS Math Team will participate in a mathematics competition on Monday!
Our talented students will put their mathematical knowledge, critical-thinking abilities, and problem-solving skills to the test as they compete against other students.
We are incredibly proud of the dedication these students have shown in preparing for this competition.
Best of luck to our Math Team! We know you will represent Hampton Cove Middle School with excellence!
All-State Choir Field Trip – November 2
On Monday our HCMS choir students will participate in an All-State Choir Field Trip!
This is an exciting opportunity for our talented vocalists to further develop their musical skills and participate in a meaningful musical experience.
We are proud of their hard work, commitment, and passion for music.
We know our students will represent HCMS exceptionally well!
Basketball vs. Liberty Middle School – November 2
Basketball season is here, and we are excited to cheer on our HCMS Bulls!
On Monday our basketball teams will host Liberty Middle School for an exciting evening of competition.
We encourage our families and students to come out, wear their Bulls gear, and support our student-athletes!
Let's fill the stands, show great sportsmanship, and bring the Bull Pride!
STEAM Team Meeting – November 3
Our HCMS STEAM Team will meet on Tuesday from 3:00–5:00 PM.
STEAM provides students with opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics through hands-on learning, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
We are excited to see our students continue developing their innovative thinking and teamwork skills!
STEAM Parent Meeting – November 4
We will host a STEAM Parent Meeting on Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 PM.
This meeting provides an opportunity for parents to connect with the STEAM program and learn more about upcoming activities and student involvement.
We appreciate the support of our STEAM families and look forward to a productive meeting!
Basketball at Plainview – November 5
Our HCMS basketball teams will travel to Plainview on Thursday for another exciting evening of basketball!
We wish our student-athletes and coaches the best of luck as they continue their season.
Let's go, Bulls!
FCA Huddle – November 6
Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hold its next Huddle on Friday from 7:15–8:00 AM.
FCA provides an opportunity for participating students to connect with their peers, develop leadership skills, and encourage one another through fellowship and positive relationships.
We appreciate the students and staff who help make this opportunity available at HCMS!
HCMS Spelling Bee – November 6
Our HCMS Spelling Bee will take place on Friday in the AV Room!
This exciting academic event gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their spelling skills, vocabulary knowledge, confidence, and dedication to learning.
We are proud of every student who has prepared to participate and wish all of our contestants the best of luck!
Regardless of the outcome, each participant should be proud of the effort and courage it takes to compete.
Good luck, Bulls!
Staying Focused on Academic Success
As we move further into the second nine weeks, we want to remind our students and families of the importance of maintaining strong academic habits.
We encourage families to regularly check PowerSchool, review assignments and grades, and communicate with teachers when questions or concerns arise.
Consistent attendance, completing assignments on time, and staying engaged in classroom instruction are essential to student success.
Our goal is to ensure that every student continues making academic progress and finishes the semester strong!
Remember Our BULLS Expectations!
At Hampton Cove Middle School, we encourage our students to demonstrate our BULLS expectations each day.
Whether students are in the classroom, participating in extracurricular activities, attending athletic events, or representing HCMS in the community, we expect them to demonstrate positive character and Bull Pride!
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for everything you do to support Hampton Cove Middle School. Our school continues to thrive because of the strong partnership between our families, teachers, staff, and students.
November brings another month of opportunities for our students to learn, lead, compete, and celebrate their accomplishments.
We look forward to another outstanding week at HCMS!
Let's make November a great month to be a Bull!
With Bull Pride,
Kris Martinez, Principal
Stephanie Lett, Assistant Principal
Susan Moore, Assistant Principal