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Important Information

Parents: please take some time to review the district Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Emergency Planning Guide as well as other notices in this folder: Important Policies and Notices

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Principal's Welcome Back Letter

 

Away for the Day - Personal Device Policy at HMS

 

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 announcements

 

TODAY IS wednesday NOVEMEBER 26, 2025 AND IT IS A "b" DAY

 

         

All after school extra help and clubs are cancelled for today.

 

Mr. Hulse’s sixth grade lunch chorus will be for A day students only today during the first half of fifth period lunch.

 

Today Mr. Gelfer’s 8th grade orchestra students should go to the auditorium 8th period for concert rehearsal.

 

November is the month of thanks for our staff sponsored by the PTA! The winners for today are….Neal Avagnano, Frank Hebron & Michael Johnson! Please come down to the main office to claim your prize!  The rest of the winners for November will be emailed momentarily.  Thank you so much to the PTA for doing this and congratulations to all the winners!! 

 

Congratulations to our 7th-grade boys on the Hawks 12's football team for winning the NCYFL championship this past weekend!

 

We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!


  


2025-2026  HMS YEARBOOKS

The price is currently $60, but will go up on January 1st.

Order here: yearbookforever.com

Parent boosters are also available to purchase through the above link.

 

School Picture Day Portrait Instructions

6TH GRADE SUMMER ORIENTATION SLIDE PRESENTATION

Click here to view the slide presentation

 

6th Grade Parent Orientation Slide Presentation

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8th GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY 2025

Click here to watch on YouTube


ID BADGES & LANYARDS

Lost or broken IDs or lanyards can be replaced by submitting the form that can be found on the student's chromebook under FD BOOKMARKS. Students are also able to access the form from their ClassLink launchpad.

 

LOST & FOUND

Water bottles, books, clothing, sweatshirts, shoes/sneakers are placed in the back of both cafeterias. Eye glasses, jewelry, pocketbooks, cell phones are in the Main Office.


 

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STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER

The Student of the Quarter award is given to students chosen by their teachers.

Students selected demonstrate excellence in leadership, participation, attendance, work ethic, and citizenship. Recipients are chosen at the end of the quarter. Stay tuned.....

Current News

A Night of Chorus Camaraderie

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Mr. Hulse hosted a fun PJ Movie Night for his 6th Grade Lunch Chorus on Friday, November 14. More than 80 students and 20 parent chaperones attended! Students kicked off the evening in the East Cafeteria, where they enjoyed snacks and time to socialize before heading to the auditorium to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The night was filled with laughter, music, and fun. Mr. Hulse looks forward to hosting another movie night for the Mixed Chorus this spring!

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Students Win

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What an exciting night at Howitt Middle School. The PTA’s Family Fun Night pitted staff against students in a friendly competition, and the students clinched the victory with a score of 25-23! Everyone had a blast with relay races, free-throw contests, musical chairs, and brain teasers.

HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, and a special shout-out to our incredible Howitt staff for always supporting the PTA!

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Welcoming Tomorrow's Leaders

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We are incredibly proud to announce that the Howitt Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) officially inducted 133 new members on Monday, November 17, 2025!

Howitt Middle School Principal Mike Gavalas spoke passionately about the dedication and hard work that these young individuals have shown, emphasizing how they embody the spirit and values that the school strives to cultivate. "Each of these students has demonstrated remarkable commitment and perseverance," Principal Gava las remarked. "They are leaders in their own right, continuously inspiring their peers and contributing positively to our school community."

The induction ceremony was a wonderful celebration of these students' dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Citizenship, and Character.

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Kicks & Confidence

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The Howitt Middle School Kickline team held its first practice of the winter season today. Coaches Bonilla and Kanfer are thrilled with the team's growing popularity and excited to welcome all the talented new recruits to the squad. The team will be performing at upcoming Howitt basketball games!

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A Ghostly Delivery

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The Howitt Middle School Student Council was busy after school creating these spooktacular Lollipop Ghosts! They'll be delivered during homeroom on Halloween to fellow students, teachers, and staff!

These ghostly greetings help fund the fun! All the money collected goes directly toward planning several upcoming events, including the Winter Wonderland gathering on December 16.

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By The Numbers

5,172
Students Enrolled

1,874
Honor Roll Students

1,861
Student Athletes

3,854
Student Musicians/Artists

20
AP Courses Available

1,400
Students in After-School Activities