Harrison County Middle School

Yesterday, our 8th-grade students had the privilege of hearing from the high school JROTC as they shared insights about their program and the career pathways it offers. The JROTC cadets spoke about leadership, discipline, teamwork, and the many opportunities available through their program—both in high school and beyond. This visit helped our students explore how JROTC can prepare them for future careers in a variety of fields! A big thank you to our high school JROTC for taking the time to inspire our future leaders!

✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! ✨ We are beyond grateful for our AMAZING school counselors who go above and beyond every single day for our students, staff, and families. ❤️ Their dedication, kindness, and unwavering support make a world of difference, whether they’re offering a listening ear, guiding students toward success, or helping create a positive school environment. Join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible counselors this week! We love you, Mrs. Fryman and Ms. Dixon! Drop a comment below to share how they have made a difference in your life. 👏🎉 #NSCW2025 #ThankACounselor #WeLoveOurCounselors ❤️✨

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Adams on being officially pinned for her National Board Certification today! 🎉 Her dedication, hard work, and passion for education have led her to this incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be more proud! Receiving your National Board Certification is one of the highest honors in the teaching profession, and Mrs. Adams has proven her commitment to excellence in the classroom. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved milestone! 🎓👏 #NBCT #ExcellenceInEducation #ProudMoment

📚✨ Celebrating World Read Aloud Day! ✨📚 Our 7M Advanced ELA students took a special trip to Southside yesterday to share the joy of reading with younger students! From animated storytelling to engaging discussions, it was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved. ❤️ Reading aloud fosters a love for literature, builds connections, and inspires young minds. We’re so proud of our students for being positive role models and spreading the magic of books! #WorldReadAloudDay #ReadersAreLeaders #SouthsideReads

7th grade has been learning about the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica. While studying the Aztecs, the classes spent Friday being split into “specialized professions” as the Aztec people were. Some tried their hand at being master artists who created religious masks. Others were engineers who tried to build/fold temples out of paper. Others were farmers who tried to build chinampas so that they could grow crops on the swampy lake that the great city of Tenochtitlan was built on.

🌱🚜 High School Ag Department Visits 8th Grade! 🚜🌱 Last Friday, our 8th graders had the exciting opportunity to hear from the HCHS Agriculture Department about their Agriculture Career Pathway! 🌾 Students learned about the many opportunities available in high school ag courses, FFA, and future careers in agriculture, from animal science to ag mechanics. Thank you to the high school ag students and teachers for sharing their experiences and inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders! 🌟

🌟 Student Leaders in Action! 🌟 Two of our incredible 8th Grade students, Marymichael Gasser and Leia French, stepped up as leaders to teach their peers an important Leader in Me lesson on organization and how it helps us "Think with the End in Mind." 🎯✨ They did an amazing job guiding the class through the benefits of staying organized, and now they’re taking it a step further! Today and tomorrow, they will lead a Locker & Supplies Organizational Boot Camp to help their classmates put these skills into action. 🗂️🎒 We love seeing our students take initiative and empower each other with valuable life skills! Way to go, girls!💡👏 #LeaderInMe #StudentLeaders #ThinkWithTheEndInMind #OrganizationMatters #FutureReady

⭐ Caught Being Leaders! ⭐ Our first full week back from winter break was filled with hard work, positivity and leadership! Huge shoutout to all of the students pictured. These students all played a significant part in our successful start to the new year! 6th Grade: Zak Sexton Addison Wallace Abby Melton Kingston Custard Channing Mills Cora Denniston Hadyn Whitaker Owen Newman Logan Lockwood Isabelle Gribble Abby Brumley 7th Grade: Emma Smith Tristian Cole Dallas Tkaczyk Balian Wiley Audrey Evans June Switzer Chance King Sophie Cabrera Jaedynn Gaunce Alexis Merrill Adysin Earlywine Abigail Wallace CJ Pratte Audrey Ryan Taylin Gearles Alex Bowman Harley Howard Koltyn Ishmael Kiptyn Espinola Jordan Briscoe Hannah Davis Addison Trimble Adrinne Bowman Cooper Patterson Aiden Hatmaker 8th Grade: Liam Moore (2) Colton Dotson (2) Leia French Kyleigh Garrett Jon Galbreath Lauren King Aubrey Strong Bryce Peak (2) Aleigha Malone John Baker Gracie Ison Liliana McDaniel Felicity Hatfield Riley Maynard Braxton Jones Fonz Bowman Jeremiah Crank Keep up the great work- your leadership does not go unnoticed! #CaughtBeingLeaders #LeadByExample #WeAreTheBest #WeAreHCMS

👕Thanks to everyone who purchased a shirt to support our school!👕 Although shirt sales are no longer going on at school, orders can still be placed online and picked up at Little Bit Personal Style in Cynthiana.  Simply go to  https://alittlebitofpersonalstyle.com/collections/hcms-leader-in-me-fundraiser  and order online!

🎩 HATS off to our 8th Graders!🎩 Today, our 8th grade ELA classes put their argumentative writing skills to the test- HAT style! To boost motivation and reinforce the key components of a strong introduction, students participated in HAT Day, a fun way to remember the essential parts: 🎩Hook- grab the reader's attention 🎩Acknowledge- address the other side 🎩Thesis- state your clear stance With their introductions written and their hats on, our students showed creativity, critical thinking, and strong writing skills. Keep up the great work, 8th Graders!!

⭐Caught Being Leaders- January Snowpocalypse!!⭐ When the winter weather hit, these incredible students didn't just show up- they stepped up! Despite all the missed days and interruptions in learning, they chose to be leaders, demonstrate perseverance, team work and dedication. We could not be more proud of their commitment to setting a good example for others. I know we are all so glad to have had a full week back in school and look forward to all of the amazing leaders this coming week. Way to go, kids! Keep up the hard work. 👏❄️ #ProudMoments #FutureLeaders #SnowpocalypseThrivers

⚽Open Gym for all Boys and Girls interested in playing Middle School Soccer will be held weekdays starting Monday, February 3rd!⚽ Girls Open Gym from 4:00-5:30pm Boys Open Gym from 5:30-7:00pm All students interested MUST bring a copy of their current KHSAA sports physical the first day of open gym in order to participate NO EXCEPTIONS can be made!

🏆 Congratulations to the HCMS Archery Team on another 1st place team finish this past weekend! 🏆 The team finished with a score of 3,371pts. and are currently ranked FIRST in the STATE and NATION! -Mckenzie Franklin: 1st place Girls - 293 and a new personal best -Addlee Miles: 2nd place Girls - 289 -Evalee Doyle: 3rd place Girls - 278 -Abby Brumley: 5th place Girls - 276 -Conner Arnold: 1st place Boys - 291 -Dylan Welte: 2nd place Boys - 285 and a new personal best -Levi Muth: 4th place Boys - 280 -Jackson Aubrey: 5th place Boys - 274 🏹 We are SO proud of all that participated this weekend!🏹

HCMS Yearbooks- still available! Don't miss out on capturing those precious moments! the HCMS yearbook is still available for order, but time is running out. Secure your copy today and relive all the best moments of the school year! Tag friends and spread the word- this is one keepsake you won't want to miss! 📖✨

🎉 Big Congratulations to Our Academic Team! 🎉 Our students competed in the District Govenor’s Cup academic team competition today. They represented our school with pride, determination, and incredible brainpower! 💡🏆 🌟 Individual Awards 🌟 Math- 1st and 3rd place Science- 3rd place Social Studies- 1st place Language Arts- 1st and 2nd place Arts and Humanities- 1st and 3rd place Written Composition- 4th and 5th place 👏 Team Achievements 👏 🏅Futue Problem Solving- 2nd place 🏅 Quick Recall- 1st place 🏅 Overall- 1st place We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Thank you to everyone who supported us today, and great job to all participants for making this a memorable event. Go team!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🐴❤️Support your school and show your pride by grabbing some awesome gear!!! Students can place orders ONLINE using the link below! ❤️🐴 Click the link below to order: https://alittlebitofpersonalstyle.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=hcms+leader Don't miss out- get your spirit wear to help make this fundraiser a huge success!

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Callahan for winning the December Staff Shoutout Award! 🎉 This month, Mrs. Callahan was recognized for her incredible willingness to help whenever needed, her creative ideas, and her exceptional teamwork. She truly embodies what it means to be a team player and is always ready to support her colleagues and students alike. Thank you, Mrs. Callahan, for your dedication and positive impact on our school community. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🏆👏

🗓️ Starting the year off strong with 2025 Vision Boards! 🗓️ Shout-out to the amazing Student Lighthouse Team members from Mrs. Koch's 4th period class! Over break, she emailed them about creating Vision Boards and they absolutely ran with it. These kids not only put together a fantastic presentation but also stepped up to teach the lesson during RTI! We are so proud of these leaders and can't wait to see everyone's growth this year!💡💪

⭐ Caught Being a Leader!⭐ Before Winter Break, several of our students were "Caught Being Leaders" in big and small ways- helping others, showing kindness, and stepping up when it mattered most. We're so proud of these students for setting such a great example! As we kick off the New Year, we encourage all of our students to continue to shine as leaders, both in and outside the classroom. Let's make 2025 a year full of positivity, growth and teamwork!🎉🎉🎉 6th Grade: Gage Hall Kayne Cummins Isabella Haas Garrett Hardbarger Josh Haas Elliott Simonson 7th Grade: Dallas Tkaczyk 8th Grade: Alyssa Pike Bella Bell Kaiden Hively Haley Wright Caleb Enriquez Kinlee Arnold Gavin Palmer Lilly Dunn Madelynn Muntz Jenny White Addlee Miles Mary Rogers Aaden Chelf Breckyn Bramel McKenzie Franklin Elyina Maldonado Madison Milner Felicity Hatfield Landon Johnson Jordan Northcutt Ryan Morgan Jathan Bryant Aleigha Newby Karley Vice Bryson Beamon Tay Slaughtner Ev Doyle Jeremiah Crank Kaitlyn Welte Brannon Ransom Nate Kincaid Emily Johnson Timara Boyles Karissa Williams Araya O'Malley Felicity Hatfield Colton Dotson Ford Furnish Kinlee Arnold Ava Bowman Alyssa Blevins Delaney Koch Dalton Brown ***Pictures coming soon!***

🍎SBDM Minority Parent Member Nominations being accepted!🍎 HCMS is looking for an individual interested in serving on our SBDM committee. The minority parent in this election must come from one of these ethnic groups: “American Indian; Alaskan native; African-American; Hispanic; including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American Origin; Pacific Islander, or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school. This position will be elected by parents and the individual elected will receive SBDM training. Please e-mail Alissa Barry (Alissa.barry@harrison.kyschools.us) or contact HCMS if you have any interest.