Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Summer Reading

It's that time! If you need to access the 8th grade Summer Reading assignment, please use the following directions. 

From the HMS Website:
  • Click on STUDENT RESOURCES on the left side of the page.
  • Scroll down and the link to Summer Reading is on the BOTTOM of the page.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

2015-2016 HMS Peer Helpers

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 HMS Peer Helpers! I am looking forward to a fantastic year!! :)


8th Grade

Adah Allen
Grace Allison
Sara Bateman
BriEvan Burke
Julia Dantzler
Lydia Estes
Maddy Grabarczyk
Kate Graphos
Sarah Kachelhofer
Bella Kimbrell
Noah Klein
Harrison Lowery
Joy Martin
Harrison Massie
Zoe Nichols
Warner Payne
Lainey Phelps
Andrew Rohdy
Kate Schiller
Edie Smith
Avery Stansell
Grace Ann Thomas
Griffin Vail
Maria Vega


7th Grade

Rebekah Bates
Hope Churchman
Emma Kathryn Compere
Isabel David
Reilly Durkin
John Hall
Riley Henneke
Virginia Hunt
Reed Jeffries
Sara Frances Lowery
Liles Morton
Joshua Peters
Liza Jane Ponder
Mitch Prewitt
Tre Roberson
Ayona Roychowdhury
Olivia Welch
Ellie Willcutt
Aidan Wright
Ander Wyatt

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Awards Day Programs

Congratulations to all of our 8th grade students who were recognized at today's Awards Program! The 6th and 7th grade programs are tomorrow at 8:15a (6th) and 12:30p (7th). 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

2015 7th Grade Outstanding Character Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Character Award Winners from the 7th grade! These students have consistently demonstrated good character to both their teachers and peers and serve as positive representatives of Homewood Middle School. Officer Poellnitz, Ms. Nowak, and I were very pleased to take each of these students to Brookwood Village for lunch and a little shopping fun today! Each student was given a $25 cash award through the Patriot Pride Program of the Homewood Police Department. A special thanks to Mr. Pearson for stopping by to see us!



Nic A., Catie B., BriEvan B., T.J. F., Christian G., Michael H., Emma H., Hannah H., Laila H., Allison K., Joy M., Rachel M., Rini M., Zoe N., Thalia O., Anna Katherine P., Jacob R., Will R., Kate S., Walker S., Felix S., Grace Ann T., Maria Vega V., Jacqueline V.

7th Grade April Students of the Month

Congrats to the April Students of the Month from 7th grade! :) These students were selected by their teachers for their daily demonstration of kindness and character. We will celebrate with all of our second semester Students of the Month at a breakfast in May.



Margo A., Cate G., BriEvan B., Sana A.

Seed to Plate 2015

Homewood City Schools Seed to Plate 2015 is sponsored graciously by the HMS PTO and the HCS Foundation. It's Fun! Engaging! Hands-On! FREE!

“Seed to Plate is fun, and you learn a lot about cooking, plants, and the environment. You also gain many new friends!” ~Seed to Plate participant

“We are building a strong foundation for good habits that will influence these students for years to come.” ~Briana Morton, FACS teacher & Seed to Plate Co-Founder

"Gardening is experiential learning at its best. At Seed to Plate, environmental science comes alive as students sharpen science process skills and develop a priceless love for learning." ~Molly Knudsen, Science teacher & Seed to Plate Co-Founder

Middle Level Program: June 8-June 11 Elementary Program: June 29-July 1 from 8:00am-1:00pm each day Lunch Provided.

Applications are available at HKE, SCE, EE, and HMS! 

Email brmorton@homewood.k12.al.us for more info.

Friday, May 1, 2015