Upcoming Dates

4/12/2026 11:43 pm

8th Grade Graduation Seating & Parking Raffle Closes - May 19 

GiftCrowd Deadline - May 22

Washington DC Trip Registration Deadline for Class of 2027 - May 22

Last Day of School & 8th Grade Graduation - May 29

8th Grade Graduation Seating & Parking Raffle!

4/12/2026 11:40 pm

Make your 8th grader’s graduation on May 29th even more special by entering our exclusive Graduation Raffle, running from May 8th - May 19th! This is your chance to snag prime seating or a stress-free parking spot, while also supporting 8th-grade graduation activities.

Fantastic Prizes You Could Win:
- Preferred Seating: Be one of 4 lucky families to choose 4 prime seats for the best graduation view!
- VIP Parking: Skip the hassle with a close, reserved parking spot for the big event.

Ticket Options:
- Preferred Seating Raffle: $25 for 1 ticket or $100 for 5
- VIP Parking Raffle: $15 for 1 ticket or $60 for 5

How to Enter:
Zelle your payment to treasurer@hmspto.org by May 19th. Add your first and last name in the memo, and note either ‘seating,’ ‘parking,’ or ‘both’ if entering both raffles.

Need assistance or an alternate payment method? Email both treasurer@hmspto.org and president@hmspto.org.

Winners will be announced May 22nd on our Instagram stories and in the May 24th PTO eblast.

Don’t miss this chance to secure a prime spot and enjoy graduation in comfort and style. Every ticket you purchase helps make this milestone unforgettable for our 8th graders. Buy your tickets today!

End-of-Year Teacher Gifts with GiftCrowd

4/12/2026 11:10 pm

As we prepare for the school year to come to an end, the PTO is providing an opportunity for families to express their gratitude for our teachers and staff with GiftCrowd again. Because of your contribution, our teachers will be able to select from hundreds of gift card options.

Click HERE to join GiftCrowd. Simply search for your teacher/staff name and click "Join". You will input your information and gift amount. You will not need to click "Hide Contributions" as we have hidden all gift amounts. Once complete, "Add to Cart", and "Join" additional teachers/staff. Add as many as you'd like before you checkout. Any amount is greatly appreciated. The teachers/staff will see which families contribute but not the individual gift amount. Please note participation is completely optional. There are many other ways to show your appreciation.

The deadline to participate in GiftCrowd is Friday, May 22nd, by 9am. At that time, teachers and staff will automatically receive their virtual gifts. Please note: GiftCrowd will automatically close at the deadline - no late contributions can be accepted.

Questions or trouble finding a staff on the list? Email staffapp@hmspto.org. Thank you always for supporting our HMS teachers and staff!

Washington DC Registration

4/12/2026 11:05 pm

Just a reminder that registration for the Washington DC trip for the Class of 2027 closes on Friday, May 22nd. You can locate the registration information on the Washington DC Website HERE. 

Order School Supplies for 2026-27

4/12/2026 11:00 pm

Order your HMS school supplies online now until June 1st. They will be conveniently shipped directly to your home. The early sale which is happening now until June 1st is the price shown online. If parents order after June 1st, the price increases by $10. This sale window will end on June 22. All kits purchased until June 22 will be shipped to homes on August 4.

Please note that all 6th, 7th and 8th graders will use the scientific calculator that is included in the 6th grade w/calculator kit, or it is available to purchase separately as an add on item when purchasing any kit. The graphing calculator is also listed as an add on item, but your student will be notified by their teacher if that is needed.

Click HERE to order. Enter school ID HIN022. See flyer below for details. Email schoolsupplies@hmspto.org for questions.

PTO Volunteer Opportunities

4/12/2026 10:51 pm

There are so many ways for parents to get involved at HMS and support our students, staff, and school. Please consider volunteering for one of our available positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Many of these positions involve planning a single event and do not require a year-long commitment. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to nominating@hmspto.org.

We hope to have you join us next year!

HMS PTO

Lost & Found Reminder

4/12/2026 10:50 pm

Please encourage your students to check the Lost & Found for any missing items. We will be doing a final clean-out in May, and any unclaimed belongings will be donated. Taking a few minutes now can help ensure students don’t lose anything important.