Harrison Middle School

HMS After School program will be offering a beginning crochet class this Wednesday, 2/12, and next Wednesday, 2/19. See graphic for details.

We will not have school on Friday, 2/14, so any Valentine's deliveries will be accepted on Thursday, 2/13. Please read the information attached concerning any deliveries. Thank you.

REMINDER for 7th & 8th grade students! Boots and Bling is Friday, Feb. 7th, from 7-9 p.m. Drop off and pick up will be in the back of the school. Thank you to Arvest Bank for their generous candy donation for our carnival games! We are grateful for all of our community partners & parents/guardians for donating candy, DJ talents and lighting, and so much more!

7th & 8th grade parents with students interested in track - There will be a PARENT MEETING on Monday, 2/10 at 5:30 in the Cash Center for any athletes who are interested or have signed up for track. This parent meeting is for 7th-9th boys and girls track. Coach Evert and Coach Ewing will cover the meeting.

Due to Parent Teacher Conferences next week, both 5th and 6th grade volleyball clinics will be held on Monday from 3:30-5:00. Thanks, Coach Mattix

Please read the information concerning Parent Teacher Conferences, which will be held next week.

Next week, Feb 10 - 13, is National FBLA Week! The HMS chapter of Future Business Leaders of America have planned for a fun week! They will be collecting change Monday & Tuesday as a class competition fund drive to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and conducting a bake sale Monday & Tuesday in the morning to raise funds for a National FBLA competition trip. Students will also have the opportunity to dress up for the week! See the attached graphic for more information. #GoGobs #FBLA

The 2025 HMS Track Season is about to begin. Track practice will start Monday, 2/10, after school at 3:30. Please read through the information in the graphic for more information.

On Saturday, HMS Robotics competed at the Russellville Winter Classic. Team 1125F qualified for State by winning the Teamwork Championship. The team members are WP, Makayla Howard, Easton Fieghert, Truett Bardwell, E.J. Emmons, and Walker Whitmore (not pictured.)

📣 Support Harrison Middle School FBLA! The Harrison Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members are hosting a fundraiser to support their upcoming conferences and cover membership dues. 🎉 We’re selling delicious Fort Smith popcorn, and we need your support! 🍿 Every purchase helps our students attend conferences, participate in competitions, and access valuable resources for their leadership journey. 🌟 👉 Click the link below or scan the QR code to shop and show your support: [ https://form.jotform.com/243025820186048 ] *Popcorn is shipped directly to customer, total includes $10 shipping fee.* Thank you for supporting HMS FBLA and helping our future leaders grow! 💙 #HMSFBLA #SupportOurStudents #LeadershipDevelopment

Reminder! There is less than two weeks to sign up for our spring chess tournament! Top players get to go to regionals in March! For students in grades 3-12. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SskwaHUrAyYGcRZD6

5th and 6th grade boys can now attend Free Volleyball Clinics on Thursdays, starting Thursday, January 30th and ending March 20th. 3:30-5:00. The clinics are held in the 5-6 HMS gym. The boys must sign up using the Google Form. https://forms.gle/KTJFuTFMgMwgNpXg6

Harrison Middle School 7-8 Student Council presents "Boots & Bling", a semi-formal dance, on February 7, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) $5.00 per person at the door.

Reminder regarding our HMS Free volleyball clinic: 5th and 6th grade girls will all participate at the same time tomorrow. 3:30-5:00 at HMS gym. You can still sign up if you would like to attend. See the link to the sign up form below. https://bit.ly/hhsvbclinic2025

Harrison's spring chess tournament for grades 3-12 will be held on Saturday, February 8th. Winners in each division will receive a trophy for first, second, and third place. The top four players from each school (Forest, Skyline, HMS 5/6, HMS 7/8, HHS), will advance to the regional tournament in March! Link to register: https://forms.gle/m8JXMks1grv871Hq7

Parents, This Friday, 1/17, is Color's Day . If your student is checking out with someone else, please send a signed note to the office no later than Thursday to let them know who your student is leaving with. This is to ensure student safety and to expediate pickups! Thank you! Go Gobs!

Families- just a reminder that there is no school this upcoming Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Thank you!

Two Important Messages from Your HMS Yearbook Student Staff 1). We need more photos for yearbook! Email photos you want considered for entry into the yearbook to Mrs. Beardsley at tbeardsley@hps.k12.ar.us. Be sure to include the name and grade of students who are in the photos and what category you want the photos to go to. Just a few photos from you will help a lot. Here are some categories we need right away: Random shots of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders Any sports (football, volleyball, cheer, basketball, cross country, track…etc) Any school clubs (FCA, NJHS, Robotics, …etc) Here are some categories we will need in a few weeks: Any electives (Band, Choir, Art, EAST…etc) Winter fun People and their pets Twins/ siblings After school program Random shots of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 2) Now is the time to order a yearbook for spring delivery. Here is information for adults to place an order for a 2025 yearbook. (payment plans available) Two ways to order: Online at JOSTENS.COM/BUYYEARBK Call at: 1.877.767.5217 8AM–5PM CST MONDAY–FRIDAY Kindest regards, Tammy Beardsley, BSE, MSE EAST@Harrison Middle School Facilitator Yearbook Advisor tbeardsley@hps.k12.ar.us

The HMS After School Program will be offering "Mad Scientist" sessions on February 5. Please see the graphic for information on how to register.

Reminder! Our free volleyball clinic starts next week! Please see the information attached!