Hancock County Middle School Events

Hancock County Public Library Fundraiser

2010-02-03T14:20:00.001-08:00

At the
Hancock County Public Library
Friends of the Library Fundraiser
Saturday, February 13, 2010
5:00pm—9:00pm
at the Hancock Co. High School

Meal served from 5:00 until 7:00pm
Adults: $15 Kids (Ages 4-12): $5
Age 3 and under: FREE
Adult tickets: $20 at the door
Tickets on sale at either library location.

Enjoy local band “Rare Breed”
And a delicious meal catered by Bill & Dave’s Smokin’ Pit
Pulled Pork, 2 veggies, roll, cobbler, & a drink
And a special menu just for the kids.

Silent Auction, Kids Korner, Cake Walk,
Photo Booth, Trivia Contest, & Lots of Fun!

For more info. Call Hancock Co. Public Library
270-927-6760 www.hcplky.org

HCMS helps Haiti

2010-02-03T14:07:00.001-08:00

HCMS’s Haiti relief donation for the Hands and Feet Project was hugely successful. Hancock County Middle School was able to raise a grand total of $1038.00. The activities that took place last week were dress-up days which raised $291.00, $193.00 for the goat kissing contest (which Mary Jane Newton won), $274.00 for a sixth grade dodge ball tournament, and $280.00 staff donations. We are so proud of the Cougar family and their willingness to give so generously to a country in so much need. Thank you all for your help and donations to the children’s village in Jacmel, Haiti.

We appreciate and thank each person who gave or helped us with these efforts!
Gina

HCMS Bad Weather Procedures

2010-01-04T12:02:00.001-08:00

HANCOCK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
100 STATE ROUTE 271 SOUTH
LEWISPORT, KY 42351

PROCEDURES FOR BAD WEATHER

PLEASE SAVE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. On bad weather mornings please listen to the local radio or television broadcasts regarding the opening of school. The secretary does not arrive to answer the phone until 7:30 a.m. on regular school mornings. When there is a 1-hour delay the office telephone will be answered at 8:30 a.m., and when there is a 2-hour delay the phone will be answered at 9:30 a.m. We get an unusual number of calls on mornings when there is a late start because of bus problems. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL TO ASK IF SCHOOL IS IN SESSION UNLESS YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A TV OR RADIO – WE ALWAYS NEED THE PHONE LINES OPEN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

2. If there is a one or two hour delay for students, staff is also on a delayed schedule because conditions are unsafe for buses and car traffic. This means there will be no adult supervision in the building and that the building may still be locked. Parents who need to go to work at the regular time need to have a plan for how they will handle any weather related delayed openings. Students cannot be dropped off before the building is open and staff is present.

ON A 2-HOUR DELAY NO CAR RIDER SHOULD ARRIVE BEFORE 9:00 A.M. IN CASE OF A 1-HOUR DELAY NO CAR RIDER SHOULD ARRIVE BEFORE 8:00 A.M. PLEASE DO NOT DROP CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN THAT SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN.

3. Please have a plan for where your child should go in the event school is called off early. Make sure your child understands these plans. Decisions are often made as the weather changes rapidly. There are not enough phone lines to allow each child to call home before the buses leave the school. Please try not to call the school in these circumstances as it is often hard to get through before students leave the building. If school is cancelled early, all afterschool events and practices are cancelled automatically.

Happy New Year

2010-01-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

The Biever family recuperated from our Christmas break (Todd and Zane were sick, Trent struggled with the lack of routine, and I broke my elbow - the short list of highlights!) Needless to say I was very excited to think about starting back to school - especially with the big UK victory over UL Saturday!

As we begin the spring semester, I was thinking about how fast the spring usually flies by - but this year it seems that the fall passed quickly as well. HCMS has exciting renovation plans for our cafeteria beginning in late winter and will continue through the summer. So, more than ever, I am hoping for NO snow and especially NO ICE!!!

Our first week back is somewhat slow in terms of extracurricular activities. Our boys play at home tomorrow evening at 5:30 v/s South Spencer.

Next week we have our monthly SBDM meeting at 5:30 in the media center. Thursday evening we have a home basketball game at 5pm v/s Breckenridge County. Friday evening we have our first school dance of 2010 from 7:30-10pm.

There will be no school on Monday January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

I sure hope the holidays were a happy and restful time for you all. As we gear up for the second semester, I know things will get busy fast. As always, if you need anything feel free to email or phone me!

Have a great day and a happy new year!
Gina

Time Just Flies!

2009-12-04T13:11:00.000-08:00

Wow, each day I find myself in shock that we are less than 1o days from the end of the semester & the Holidays aren't far behind!!!!

I thought I would inform everyone about HCMS activities between now and December 18.

12/ 7 - 8th grade assembly "Henry Clay" 9:20 in the gym - parents welcome

12/7 - Basketball game - home

12/8 - Basketball game - home

12/9 HCMS SBDM 5:00pm media center

12/14 Basketball game - home

12/17 HCMS Homecoming & Home basketball game

12/18 9 week ends. 1:30 HCMS 8th grade boys basketball team v/s HCHS freshman team $1 admission - all proceeds go to support HCMS charities (Relay for LIfe, AmeriCorps...)

No school Decemeber 21 - January 3

I hope that things are well for your families! Have a great weekend!

Gina

Tomorrow morning

2009-11-04T15:13:00.000-08:00

Parents and Friends,

The HCHS band competed very successfully at the regional competition this weekend. They were one of few bands which received a distinguished rating. They compete at the state level this weekend.

To recognize our Hornet band and share their accomplishments with the student body, our entire student body will join the high school students at the football stadium tomorrow at 9am to watch the band complete their award winning performance.

Each teacher explained this to students today and advised them to wear hats/jackets as it will be cool in the morning. The program will last approximately 20 minutes. We will not be outdoors a great of time, however, it will be cool.

Thanks
Gina Biever

Fall Break and Beyond!

2009-10-21T07:08:00.001-07:00

Fall break arrived so quickly, where did the first nine weeks go? When I say that at home my husband always says, hold on, it will be Christmas before you know it! I guess it is true, time flies when you are getting older!

Every student received a report card before the break. The second nine week period officially began on Monday October 12, so we have eight weeks left before the next report card.

School resumes on October 26. We start the week with two girls basketball games on Monday and Tuesday both at home. Our 6th and 7th grade students have an assembly on Thursday at 1:45 in the gym on the science behind dance. We end the week with scoliosis screenings for 6th and 8th grade students only.

Our fundraiser ends on Tuesday October 27, 2009 - the Tuesday we return. I am very hopeful that everyone has supported HCMS, if not through selling items, by at least purchasing something. We tried to sell items, that were practical and useful - foods etc... We really need a successful fundraiser to support our PTO projects which include, paying students for AR points, PTO fun day, purchasing books for the library, and enhancing technologies and programs for the classroom.

Tuesday November 3, will be our picture retakes and group pictures.

Tuesday November 10 we will go to the high school for the annual Veteran's Day Assembly.

Monday November 16 PTO Meeting and Conferences. The meeting will begin at 6pm with conferences to follow immediately.

I hope you are enjoying the break and look forward to seeing everyone again next week!
Gina

September 21-25, 2009

2009-09-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

Last week ended with a very busy picture day! We were able to get all student pictures as well as group and superlative pictures. If your child missed Friday, picture retake day is Tuesday November 3rd.

The First nine weeks officially ends on Friday October 9, 2009. Report cards will go home on October 15, 2009.

There is a dance this Friday evening from 7:30-10pm. Just a reminder that students may not be dropped off before 7:15 and must be picked up by 10pm. If they are dropped off early or picked up late they will not be eligible to attend the next after school function.

6th and 8th grade parents

Mrs. Newton will be staying after school on Mondays to allow students to have extra time to work on cognitive tutor. This is for any 6th or 8th grader. Students should report to the upstairs computer lab after the second bell. Students must be picked up by 3:50 P.M. If you have questions, e-mail Mrs. Newton at mnewton@hancock.kyschools.us

Parent Teacher Conferences Monday 9/14/09 and other Information for the week!

2009-09-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

I would like to encourage everyone to attend tomorrow (Monday) evening's PTO meeting at 6pm followed by parent/teacher conferences. One of our school goals is to have more parents attend our parent teacher meetings. One of the items on our agenda is allocating money for most of our projects for the 09-10 school year.

You do not have to have an appointment to see a teacher, however, those with appointments are seen first, so to avoid waiting, you may want to call Kathy Rice at 927-6255. Many appointment times are still available.

At 5:30, Mrs. McCaslin and I will meet with any parent who would like to get their information and learn to log on to the parent portal. This will allow parents to log in from any computer with Internet access and view their child's grades, attendance and other school related information.

Mid-term reports went home for all HCMS students last Thursday. I just can't believe that half of our first 9 weeks has ended! Time flies.

Our 8th grade students take the Explore test on Wednesday morning. This is a part of the state testing.

School pictures will be taken this Friday morning. Students will need to bring money along with their order forms to school. The photographer will collect them when they call students down for pictures.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Gina Biever

Autism Presentations Tomorrow and Thursday

2009-09-01T16:40:00.000-07:00

I will be presenting to Mrs. Herndon's class on Wednesday during 1st period (7:50), 5th period (11:35) and 7th period (1:06). On Thursday I will finish the presentations with the last class at 7:50. Each presentation will take approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, the time varies with the number of questions students have.

Also, I would like to thank all of our parent volunteers who helped make our first dance a huge success. The students had a lot of fun. Ms. Hatchett and I are greatly appreciative of all those who helped.

I would also like to thank everyone for not dropping their children off early, and having rides for them promptly at 10pm.

Mid-term reports are around the corner as are PTO conferences on Monday September 14. The meeting begins at 6pm and conferences follow at 6:30. Appointments are not necessary, but will be seen first, so we recommend them to avoid waiting. The actual midterm report will go home Thursday prior to conferences.

Have a great week!
Gina Biever

Dance Tonight

2009-08-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that our PTO is sponsoring a dance tonight from 7:30-10pm. The cost is $4, and for 7th and 8th grade students with a PRIDE card the cost is $3. We will sell pizza and drinks.

Off to a GREAT start!

2009-08-19T09:32:00.001-07:00

It is very exciting for me to let everyone know that HCMS is off to one of our best starts I have experienced in years!

Yesterday was a busy day filled with a variety of events including emergency procedure drills and the most exciting event, our first pep rally of the year in which the 8th grade students won the spirit stick! Our football team opened their home season last night.

I have not organized and entered all of the new email addresses for my email distribution lists so it may be a week before I begin sending emails.

Upcoming Events -
Today - SBDM 5pm Media Center
Saturday August 22 9am home football v/s DCMS
Tuesday 8/25 Home football game 5pm
First HCMS dance August 28 7:30-10pm - we asked students not be dropped off early as there is no supervision.
Tuesday 9/1 5pm Home football
Monday 9/7 NO SCHOOL labor day
Thursday 9/10 First mid-term reports go home.
Monday 9/14 - 6pm PTO meeting 6:30 - Parent/teacher conferences - please call Kathy Rice in our office and schedule an appointment 927-6255.

I hope that all is well with your families, if I can be of any service, please do not hesitate to contact me via email, gina.biever@hancock.kyschools.us or phone 927-6914.

Thanks
Gina Biever

One Week Left!

2009-08-04T09:26:00.000-07:00

I hope students are enjoying their last week before school begins. Teachers and HCMS staff are working diligently to prepare for the upcoming week. We have a lot going on here, many of you have been in to get schedules. I want to remind everyone that in order to pick up schedules that all immunization and health records must be complete and current.

If you have any questions feel free to call me at 927-6255.
Thanks and I can't wait to meet everyone next week.
Gina Biever

School Starts Soon!

2009-07-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

August 11 is quickly approaching. The staff of HCMS has been working very hard to get our building ready. We have had lots of construction underway as we are trying to wrap up phase I of our 2 year cafeteria project.

I just want to remind everyone that the annual Back to School Bash is going to be at HCMS on Saturday August 1 at 8am. All Hancock County Students K-12 are welcome to attend and get lots of school supplies - FREE!

Also, schedules for HCMS students will be available for students who have all health forms (vaccination records, physicals -physicals are only required for 6th grade students and physicals) turned in. Students may bring them to the back to school bash. If health records are not complete, schedules will not be distributed.

For those of you who have tried to call or fax us, the construction crew has cut our phone lines four times in the last 3 weeks, during the construction. They are currently working again.

I am very excited about the upcoming school year. I hope the remainder of your summer is fun and relaxing!

Mrs.Biever