Per the CDC announcement regarding 12 year-olds and vaccines, we are opening up a vaccine clinic to eligible middle school students on May 18. Please see the flyer for permission forms and sign up information if you are interested. Flyer READ MORE >
We conducting Spring testing over the next few weeks. We are very excited that three quarters of state testing (Math, Reading, and Language Usage) has been contracted through NWEA! A test that we have been using for 4 years. Please click the link to read more NWEA Spring Testing. READ MORE >
We are pleased and excited to announce that we will be returning the full student body back to HMS on May 11th! Students will attend school four days per week (Tu-Fri) for the remainder of the year! Please click on the link to read the "Welcome Back Letter". READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 23 students who were finalists for our civic oration contest. All 23 students did an amazing job presenting their chosen "Great American Leader" in front of the entire student body (some virtual and some live). In particular, the following three students distinguished themselves as the top three Orators in this years contest. ... READ MORE >
Order Spiritwear by April 29th! READ MORE >
Click here to order your HMS Yearbook today! READ MORE >
If you are traveling for April vacation and will be missing school either before or after break please fill out an excused absence form prior to leaving! In addition, you can click the link below for current travel guidelines for the state of Maine. Thank you and have a great break!Letter on Travel Guidelines READ MORE >
HMS Hawk Talk 4.5.2021 Newsletter READ MORE >
HMS Newsletter 3.22.2021 READ MORE >
It was an exciting week for our 8th grade students who were offered the opportunity to attend the Hermon High Schools Virtual Step-Up day and Virtual Parent Night. Here are a few links including the Virtual Club Fair! We will be posting the Virtual Parent Night Soon. Virtual Club FairMultiple PathwaysBridge Academy READ MORE >
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We are excited to announce our "adding days" plan! We will be adding two virtual days of classes for all students at HMS. Students will log into virtual class on the opposite days of their in person learning experience. Please click the link below to read the memo and view the bell schedule. This schedule begins Tuesday, March 23 (6th grade will start Monday March... READ MORE >
We had a wonderful visit from the High School team this week! Programs of study were given to students yesterday and will be given today as well. 8th grade students should have their Program of Studies Booklet with them for the Virtual Parent Night. Please see the links below to attend these important events happening NEXT WEEK!Virtual Step-Up Day/Club... READ MORE >
March will be a busy Month! HHS has several opportunities for our 8th grade students as we begin to consider the transition to High School. Please see the attached flyer for important event dates! READ MORE >
Good Afternoon!Check out these resources for HMS families! The first is an incredible resource called SEL4ME from the DOE that has a plethora of social/emotional resources for families. Definitely check it out! https://www.maine.gov/doe/sel/...The second resource is from our HMS Guidance Department. Mrs. Roy has created a virtual office! This is also a resource... READ MORE >
Grade 5: Unfortunately we do not have laptops for all grade 5 students yet. At this time students should log into their teachers' google classroom to complete their assigned readings, videos, and work. Grade 5 teachers will also have "live help time" daily to provide support on assignments and answer questions. Please go to our website and look at the 5th grade... READ MORE >
Remote Grades 6-8: Students in grades 6-8 are expected to login into their 4 core classes and their special at their regularly scheduled times (period and appropriate day). Parents and students please look at the "parents/students" folder under documents on our website to find the bell schedule and other useful information (like expectations, help, etc.). Please... READ MORE >
Hermon Middle School students brought in over 1200 food items to donate to local food pantries. Congratulations to Mrs. LeBarnes' homeroom who won the individual homeroom contest with 299 items! READ MORE >
Picture Retake Days Nov. 19 & 20 This Thursday and Friday8:00 AMDouglass Photography 207-848-7138 READ MORE >
Free Meals! READ MORE >
Please utilize the link below to view your student(s) supply list for this coming school year. I would also strongly encourage all students to purchase/bring a water bottle to school this year as the water fountains will not be in use, but the water filling station will be operational. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you. Supply List 2020-2021 READ MORE >
Please click the link below which explains the latest update for reopening HMS this fall. Thank You!https://youtu.be/6uE5w-ocA14 READ MORE >
Good Evening, Students who will be in 8th grade this coming 2020-2021 school year are encouraged to fill out the google form below. We would like to know if students are interested in taking a semester of Art for the upcoming school year. The more feedback we have, the more likely we will be able to offer this as a course for the upcoming school year so please... READ MORE >
8th grade parents, please take a few minutes to review the commencement instructions below. There is also a 3 minute video you can watch for more detailed information. Thank you (Monday June 15th & Tuesday June 16th 2pm-6pm) Student should be dropped off at the side entrance of the gymnasium where they will be greeted by staff and directed into... READ MORE >
***PARENTS - The sign-up page has been updated to include more time-slots - Thank you for your patience***Please use the link below to reserve a 10 minute time-slot for your student to attend his/her HMS 8th grade graduation. We are looking forward to celebrating our students!Please only sign up for 1 slot per student. Please also keep in mind that it is critical... READ MORE >
On June 15 and 16 we will be hosting 8th grade graduation at HMS! 8th grade students and families will be invited to sign up for a 10 minute time slot in which they can come to the school, pick up their certificate and other pertinent awards, take photos, and receive their class gift. Students will get the opportunity to walk across the gym floor and receive their... READ MORE >
Please watch this video tour of our school! https://youtu.be/mDk61GK02_M Commonly asked questions answered here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSndtc576ewj7Eg5ZGNRUScjY4qkM7Xp8zcd_LOZ5nws7BuaFdU9t55LiL-kWgqP9aYJyReDxAUEFlp/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=60000 or here: https://5il.co/g9nd READ MORE >
Yearbooks are on sale NOW! They are $18 and can be ordered using schoolannual.com. In the upper right hand corner of the screen there is a link to purchase the yearbook. Go through the prompts to find Hermon Middle School and complete your order. Books will arrive at the school in early July. At that time, we will schedule a time for the purchased yearbooks to... READ MORE >
Attention 8th grade - soon to be freshman students! Hermon High School wants to encourage you as you get closer to your freshman year by holding an online meeting to answer any questions you have. This will happen Monday May 18th from 10:00 - 11:00 via googlemeets. Students, make sure to look in your email for the meeting invitation. This is a wonderful... READ MORE >
Hard copy packets will contain about 3 weeks of work and will be available to those who need them on Thursday April 30 in the main lobby. Please sign packets out accordingly. In addition, if you need a hard copy packet but have not turned in the "old packets" please prioritize with old copy completion before picking up new packets! Thank you READ MORE >
Here is a free parent resource video! Free Webinar READ MORE >
At this time I have instructed teachers to go back to powerschool and enter grades for missing remote assignments. Some assignments were turned in but passed back for editing/redo etc. Some assignments were never completed. Therefore, teachers will be entering 0 or 1 where appropriate. All remote grades for this quarter will be counted as formative not summative.... READ MORE >
Here is another great resource for parents and guardians. Thanks to HMS counselor Lisa Roy and LCSW Kara Kitchin for putting these resources together. Support READ MORE >
Grading will resume for all students grades 5-8 as we move forward with remote and online learning. All assignments will be put into powerschool as formative work. Any work submitted that has quality issues warranting a score below a 2 or 3 will be returned to students for completion and/or editing. In addition quarter 3 will be changed to pass fail. Therefore, if... READ MORE >
Students and Parents and Guardians who picked up a hard copy packet on Thursday March 19 can drop those off at HMS on Friday. There will be a table in the main vestibule with drop off folders for each grade. There will also be a table with folders for work pick up for the next 3 weeks. If you have any questions please email me at micah.grant@schools.hermon.net.... READ MORE >
Need a library book during the time off? Email tammy.garland@schools.hermon.net the book you would like. When she confirms it is in stock, she will let you know and place on the pick-up table in the main lobby! Just bring it back and drop off when you are done. Thanks! READ MORE >
Please review the powerpoint attached for helpful information regarding food services, IT help, contact information, and tips for staying healthy during this school closure. Thanks to HSD guidance department for creating this great resources. Support READ MORE >
Please feel free to come by the school tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. to get the items you need from your locker such as; text books, comp books, notebooks, etc. READ MORE >
At this time all HMS teachers are set up for remote coursework. Please follow the link from the HSD website to the appropriate school (HMS) and then grade level folder. Once you have opened the folder you will see four teacher's name with links, usernames, and codes to google classroom and other websites. Student's can access daily assignments and activities along... READ MORE >
HMS teachers are taking today and tomorrow to create online coursework (most through google classroom). When the lessons and setup is finished access will be posted through the districts website. Therefore, students can access specific google classrooms as determined by each grade level teacher via the district website. We encourage students/parents to come in at... READ MORE >
The HMS show choir performed for the student body yesterday morning. They treated us to a plethora of Queen and Beatles songs! Congratulations on a job well done and good luck at the State competition next month! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the seven charter (three other members unable to attend) members of builders club. We had our inaugural ceremony last night at HHS. Our builders club is sponsored by Kiwanis and a special thanks to those adult members who came to support our students. We will proudly display our banner in the main foyer at HMS! READ MORE >
13 contestants, 2 hours and 15 minutes, and 225 words made for our most fun and competitive spelling bee ever! We ran out of words and declared a 2 way tie for first place. Congratulations to Albert Bai and Abigail Case! Also, congratulations to Kristany Raymond for finishing 3rd and the alternate speller at the Penobscot Regional Bee. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Joshua Taylor, Nathan Sullivan, and Ashlynn Stitham who finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Geography Bee last month! Thanks to Ms. Wedge for planning, hosting, and running another successful Bee! READ MORE >