Friday, October 23rd - A Day

HMS Outdoor Club–the “All Things Deer Hunting” extravaganza will take place next Thursday after school from 3-3:30 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria. Learn hunting tips, the habits of deer in the fall, and prepare yourself for your upcoming deer hunt with hunting expert, Mike Versland. This will be a hands-on presentation that you will love!

Just a reminder for Gamers Club participants- make sure you have permission forms turned in to Mr. Matt before our next gathering Tuesday.  If you need an extra form, swing by the Wellness Center to pick one up.  Please come prepared to crash some castles, collect some stars, and level up!

The Garden club will meet on Wednesday, October 28th. 

Winter Sports Registration is open for Wrestling grades 5-8th and Girls Basketball grades 6-8th. Wrestling starts November 3rd and girls basketball starts on November 2nd. Boys basketball is in January. More information on that once it gets closer. Any questions, see Mr Klein or Ms McAlpin. 

Thanks to all of you who have already completed the Fall Reading Menu Challenge! Our first winners are 8th grader Amelia Capronigri and 5th grader Vivyann Swanson. Look in your Schoology messages later today to learn how to get your prize! Our next drawing will happen next Friday, so keep bringing your challenge cards for the chance for a prize! 

Today’s Trivia Question

What is the largest bone in the human body?

The correct answer is: Femur

Remember, Knowledge Bowl is hosting an informational meeting for interested students Monday, 10/26, from 2:50 to 3:30 in Mr. Busse’s room (Room 122). Bring a friend and check it out! If you can’t make it, no worries; you can still participate. Just stop by Mr. Busse’s room anytime or send him a Schoology message or email. He’ll get you more information about Knowledge Bowl.

Joke of the Day: What do pumpkins use for social media? Vine.

Thursday, October 22nd - B Day

5th and 6th Grade Art club meets today after school in Mrs. Berg’s room 168. 

8th grade Youth in Government meets today after school in Mr. Hanson’s room 223.

HMS Outdoor Club–the “All Things Deer Hunting” extravaganza will take place next Thursday after school from 3-3:30 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria. Learn hunting tips, the habits of deer in the fall, and prepare yourself for your upcoming deer hunt with hunting expert, Mike Versland. This will be a hands-on presentation that you will love!

Today’s Trivia Question

In what fictional Indiana town did the show Stranger Things take place?

The correct answer is: Hawkins

What is Knowledge Bowl?

Knowledge Bowl is a sport for the mind. It provides a format for student growth centered on academics.  With this in mind, we would love to have an energetic group of kids sign up to be part of Hastings’ Knowledge Bowl Team. 

Students practice answering trivia questions that will cover a variety of genres (English, science, history, math, current events, etc.) Knowledge Bowl is open to 5th through 8th graders.

Mr. Busse is in charge of the Knowledge Bowl. We will practice once a week after school (2:50-3:30 pm) in his classroom (122). An informational meeting for interested students will be on Monday, October 26th, from 2:50 to 3:30 in his room. Bring a friend and check it out!

Interested in Girls Wrestling? There will be an informational meeting for girls in grades 7th-8th on November 4th in room 123 starting at 2:45. FREE PIZZA! 

The garden club is being moved to next week. There will NOT be garden club today.

Joke of the Day: Why did the broom get detention? It kept sweeping things under the rug.

Wednesday, October 21st - A Day

HMS Outdoor Club–the “All Things Deer Hunting” extravaganza will take place on October 29th after school from 3-3:30 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria. Learn hunting tips, the habits of deer in the fall, and prepare yourself for your upcoming deer hunt with hunting expert, Mike Versland. This will be a hands-on presentation that you will love!

Today we have a Trivia Question

What continent has the largest desert in the world?

The correct answer is: Antarctica. Fact: not all deserts are hot. 

What is Knowledge Bowl?

Knowledge Bowl is a sport for the mind. It provides a format for student growth centered on academics.  With this in mind, we would love to have an energetic group of kids sign up to be part of Hastings’ Knowledge Bowl Team. 

Students practice answering trivia questions that will cover a variety of genres (English, science, history, math, current events, etc.) Then we travel to different schools to compete in meets. At each meet, there is 1 written round followed by 3 oral rounds. Students compete against different teams from different schools in a fun and competitive environment with a chance to bring home trophies! And of course, there is always food at the meets. Knowledge Bowl is open to 5th through 8th graders.

Mr. Busse is in charge of Knowledge Bowl. We will practice once a week after school (2:50-3:30 pm) in his classroom (122). An informational meeting for interested students will be on Monday, October 26th, from 2:50 to 3:30 in his room. Bring a friend and check it out!

Interested in Girls Wrestling? There will be an informational meeting for girls in grades 7th-8th on November 4th in room 123 starting at 2:45. FREE PIZZA! 

Joke of the Day: Why are ghosts terrible liars? You can see right through them.

Tuesday, October 20th - B Day

HMS Outdoor Club–the “All Things Deer Hunting” extravaganza will take place on October 29th after school from 3-3:30 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria. Learn hunting tips, the habits of deer in the fall, and prepare yourself for your upcoming deer hunt with hunting expert, Mike Versland. This will be a hands-on presentation that you will love!

Future Teachers - All applications for Future Teacher Club are due today -  by 2:45pm.  Please note that no late applications will be accepted.  See Mrs. Gullicks if you have any questions.

Writing Club is happening today in Ms. Schumacher’s room from 2:45-3:30. Hope to see you there! If you still would like to join, come by or talk to your Language Arts teacher about how to get signed up.

Student Council Members! Don’t forget our first meeting is tomorrow morning, located in Mrs. Vedder's classroom (Room 111) at 7:35! Once the doors open, please head there right away so we can start on time! 

The HMS Fall Reading Challenge has officially started and the first drawing will happen this Friday! Gold Challenge Sheets are available in your advisory classrooms and in the library. When you complete the three tasks, fill out the sheet and turn it in to the library to be eligible for the drawing to win a prize! The last day to enter is November 24th. 

Gamers Club kicks off today in the cafeteria after school.  You can drop your signed forms off to Mrs. Zeyen in the Wellness Center.  Have a great day “IRL” and we’ll see you gamers in the digital domain this afternoon!

Congratulations to our following 7th and 8th grade band students who were selected to participate in the Minnesota Junior Winds Honor Band on Saturday, November 7th! We are so proud of you and this wonderful accomplishment! Way to go! 

Joke of the Day: Why was the pumpkin so confident? It was totally gourd-geous.

Monday, October 19th - A Day

Winter Sports Registration is open for Wrestling grades 5-8th and Girls Basketball grades 6-8th. Wrestling and girls basketball start on November 2nd. Boys basketball is in January. More information on that once it gets closer. Any questions, see Mr. Klein or Ms. McAlpin. 

HMS Outdoor Club–the “All Things Deer Hunting” extravaganza will take place on October 29th after school from 3-3:30 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria. Learn hunting tips, the habits of deer in the fall, and prepare yourself for your upcoming deer hunt with hunting expert, Mike Versland. This will be a hands-on presentation that you will love!

Interested in Girls Wrestling? There will be an informational meeting for girls in grades 7th-8th on November 4th in room 123 starting at 2:45. FREE PIZZA! 

Future Teachers - All applications for Future Teacher Club are due tomorrow -  Tuesday, October 20th by 2:45pm.  Please note that no late applications will be accepted.  See Mrs. Gullicks if you have any questions. 

Joke of the Day: What’s a ghost’s favorite part of school? Spirit week.

Monday, June 1st - A Day

• Attention students: The lost and found, located by the gym, will be donated after the last day of school. Please pick up any items that belong to you before then, or they will be donated. Staff: If you have any lost and found items in your area, please bring them to the lost and found by the gym as soon as possible.

• For anyone that has checked out HMS media center books, Please get them returned. We have 4 more school days to get them in. If you cannot find a book, please look again. Check your backpack, classrooms, locker, and at home. Any questions, please swing by the media center. 

• Raider Way - Safe, Respectful, Responsible

Thursday, June 4th - B Day

Wednesday, June 3rd - A Day

Tuesday, June 2nd - B Day

Monday, June 1st - A Day

• Attention students: The lost and found, located by the gym, will be donated after the last day of school. Please pick up any items that belong to you before then, or they will be donated. Staff: If you have any lost and found items in your area, please bring them to the lost and found by the gym as soon as possible.

• For anyone that has checked out HMS media center books, Please get them returned. We have 4 more school days to get them in. If you cannot find a book, please look again. Check your backpack, classrooms, locker, and at home. Any questions, please swing by the media center. 

• Raider Way - Safe, Respectful, Responsible

Thursday, June 4th - B Day

Wednesday, June 3rd - A Day

Tuesday, June 2nd - B Day