Cougars,

Please see the following items highlighting upcoming events:

Yearbook Sales:

Yearbooks are now on sale!  This year, yearbooks will be sold through Herff Jones, the company that prints them every year.  They can be purchased online for $25.  Please use the link below for more information on how to purchase your yearbook this year and check for updates for this year’s yearbook.

https://sites.google.com/henrico.k12.va.us/hcmsyrbk/buying-yearbooks

Book Fair:

The Book Fair is coming! Make sure to shop our online Book Fair from November 30th to December 13th. Pick out some books for your student, or view teacher wish lists and make a purchase for a classroom library. Books make great holiday presents, as well. There are many books available in the $5 to $10 range, and all books ship directly to you. Click on the link below to preview the Book Fair now!

JLG@Home Book Fair

Middle School Sports Update:

After careful consideration, the decision has been made to cancel winter sports at the middle school level for this year.  Eighth graders may try out for the JV teams in the following sports at their zoned high school: boys’ basketball, sideline cheer, wrestling, and gymnastics.  The winter season for high school sports begins Monday, December 7.  Please contact the Director of Student Activities at your zoned high school for information on tryouts and required paperwork.  Spring sports will be assessed once we return in February.

Specialty Center Information for 8th Graders:

Henrico County Public Schools’ high school specialty centers offer students a chance to immerse themselves in an area of particular interest, engage in a rigorous, tailored curriculum, and be part of a community that shares their passions. Henrico County eighth-graders and their families can explore the benefits of HCPS specialty centers by attending open houses starting Monday, Oct. 26. To prioritize safety during the current pandemic all open houses will be virtual this year.

HCPS specialty center virtual open houses (sessions at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.):

The Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences (Mills Godwin H.S.): Nov. 23

Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics (Freeman H.S.): Dec. 1

Advance College Academy for Social Sciences (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Dec. 2

Center for Information Technology (Deep Run H.S.): Dec. 7

Center for the Arts (Henrico H.S.): Dec. 8

To see the application timeline and information about applying, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/. Links to attend the open houses will be available on the “Open House Schedule” tab by the day of the event. Families can get started now by viewing short informational videos and slide presentations about the specialty centers. To see those informational presentations, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/ and click on the “Information Sessions” tab.

Each specialty center will hold two sessions on its scheduled open house day, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. There will be a question period during each open house. Students can attend as many specialty center open houses as they wish. Open houses will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

Admission to HCPS specialty centers is open to current HCPS students as well as Henrico residents who are currently enrolled in private schools or being home-schooled.

Have a great weekend!!!

Please see the following items highlighting upcoming events:

College and Career Week:

Please see the link below highlighting upcoming activities around college and career exploration:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pJd_J4PjYqdAe3TBsFPltTI4mgsrGdLD/view?usp=sharing

Specialty Center Information for 8th Graders:

Henrico County Public Schools’ high school specialty centers offer students a chance to immerse themselves in an area of particular interest, engage in a rigorous, tailored curriculum, and be part of a community that shares their passions. Henrico County eighth-graders and their families can explore the benefits of HCPS specialty centers by attending open houses starting Monday, Oct. 26. To prioritize safety during the current pandemic all open houses will be virtual this year.

Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 17

Center for the Humanities (Hermitage H.S.): Nov. 18

The Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences (Mills Godwin H.S.): Nov. 23

Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics (Freeman H.S.): Dec. 1

Advance College Academy for Social Sciences (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Dec. 2

Center for Information Technology (Deep Run H.S.): Dec. 7

Center for the Arts (Henrico H.S.): Dec. 8

To see the application timeline and information about applying, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/. Links to attend the open houses will be available on the “Open House Schedule” tab by the day of the event. Families can get started now by viewing short informational videos and slide presentations about the specialty centers. To see those informational presentations, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/ and click on the “Information Sessions” tab.

Each specialty center will hold two sessions on its scheduled open house day, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. There will be a question period during each open house. Students can attend as many specialty center open houses as they wish. Open houses will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

Admission to HCPS specialty centers is open to current HCPS students as well as Henrico residents who are currently enrolled in private schools or being home-schooled.

Middle School Sports Update:

After careful consideration, the decision has been made to cancel winter sports at the middle school level for this year.  Eighth graders may try out for the JV teams in the following sports at their zoned high school: boys’ basketball, sideline cheer, wrestling, and gymnastics.  The winter season for high school sports begins Monday, December 7.  Please contact the Director of Student Activities at your zoned high school for information on tryouts and required paperwork.  Spring sports will be assessed once we return in February.

Have a great week!!!

Please see the following items highlighting upcoming events:

Student Intent Reminder:

This past Friday evening HCPS sent out an email with important information related to your student’s intention for virtual or in-person learning.  We are beginning the process with what’s known as the Student Intent Form. At this time, we kindly ask that you please complete the form for ALL students in your household by Sunday, November 8.

How to access the Student Intent Form:

• The form is located within the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• Sign in using your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password.
• Once signed in, locate the menu item called “Access Online Forms”.
• From there, select your student(s) name(s) and follow the instructions on the screen for each student.
• The instructions will point you to a link for “Student Intent 2020-21”.
• Need to create a PowerSchool account? Start here for detailed instructions and a how-to video.
• If you are unable to access the Student Intent Form through PowerSchool, please contact your school for assistance. Schools will be prepared to take your information in other ways.

Are you wondering what HCMS will look like should you choose the in-person learning option?  Click HERE

Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder:

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on November 10th from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Middle School Sports Update:

After careful consideration, the decision has been made to cancel winter sports at the middle school level for this year.  Eighth graders may try out for the JV teams in the following sports at their zoned high school: boys’ basketball, sideline cheer, wrestling, and gymnastics.  The winter season for high school sports begins Monday, December 7.  Please contact the Director of Student Activities at your zoned high school for information on tryouts and required paperwork.  Spring sports will be assessed once we return in February.

Specialty Center Information for 8th Graders:

Henrico County Public Schools’ high school specialty centers offer students a chance to immerse themselves in an area of particular interest, engage in a rigorous, tailored curriculum, and be part of a community that shares their passions. Henrico County eighth-graders and their families can explore the benefits of HCPS specialty centers by attending open houses starting Monday, Oct. 26. To prioritize safety during the current pandemic all open houses will be virtual this year.

HCPS specialty center virtual open houses (sessions at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.):

Center for Communications and Media Relations (Varina H.S.): Nov. 10

Advance College Academy for Business Administration (Highland Springs H.S.): Nov.11

Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 17

Center for the Humanities (Hermitage H.S.): Nov. 18

The Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences (Mills Godwin H.S.): Nov. 23

Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics (Freeman H.S.): Dec. 1

Advance College Academy for Social Sciences (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Dec. 2

Center for Information Technology (Deep Run H.S.): Dec. 7

Center for the Arts (Henrico H.S.): Dec. 8

To see the application timeline and information about applying, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/. Links to attend the open houses will be available on the “Open House Schedule” tab by the day of the event. Families can get started now by viewing short informational videos and slide presentations about the specialty centers. To see those informational presentations, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/ and click on the “Information Sessions” tab.

Each specialty center will hold two sessions on its scheduled open house day, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. There will be a question period during each open house. Students can attend as many specialty center open houses as they wish. Open houses will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

Admission to HCPS specialty centers is open to current HCPS students as well as Henrico residents who are currently enrolled in private schools or being home-schooled.

Have a great weekend!!!

Please see the following items highlighting upcoming events:

This is just a reminder that Nov. 3rd is a student holiday/staff clerical day.  Also, please be on the lookout for an email that highlights the next steps regarding the optional in-person learning opportunities.

Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder:

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on November 10th from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

The window for signing up for conferences will be from October 26th through midnight, November 1st.

[Please check your school messenger for those links.]

Specialty Center Information for 8th Graders:

Henrico County Public Schools’ high school specialty centers offer students a chance to immerse themselves in an area of particular interest, engage in a rigorous, tailored curriculum, and be part of a community that shares their passions. Henrico County eighth-graders and their families can explore the benefits of HCPS specialty centers by attending open houses starting Monday, Oct. 26. To prioritize safety during the current pandemic all open houses will be virtual this year.

HCPS specialty center virtual open houses (sessions at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.):

•              International Baccalaureate Middle Years/Diploma Programs (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 4

•              Center for Education and Human Development (Glen Allen H.S.): Nov. 5

•              Center for Communications and Media Relations (Varina H.S.): Nov. 10

•              Advance College Academy for Business Administration (Highland Springs H.S.): Nov. 11

•              Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 17

•              Center for the Humanities (Hermitage H.S.): Nov. 18

•              The Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences (Mills Godwin H.S.): Nov. 23

•              Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics (Douglas Freeman H.S.): Dec. 1

•              Advance College Academy for Social Sciences (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Dec. 2

•              Center for Information Technology (Deep Run H.S.): Dec. 7

•              Center for the Arts (Henrico H.S.): Dec. 8

To see the application timeline and information about applying, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/. Links to attend the open houses will be available on the “Open House Schedule” tab by the day of the event. Families can get started now by viewing short informational videos and slide presentations about the specialty centers. To see those informational presentations, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/ and click on the “Information Sessions” tab.

Each specialty center will hold two sessions on its scheduled open house day, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. There will be a question period during each open house. Students can attend as many specialty center open houses as they wish. Open houses will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

Admission to HCPS specialty centers is open to current HCPS students as well as Henrico residents who are currently enrolled in private schools or being home-schooled.

Have a great weekend!!!

Please see the following items highlighting upcoming events:

Specialty Center Information for 8^th Graders

Henrico County Public Schools’ high school specialty centers offer students a chance to immerse themselves in an area of particular interest, engage in a rigorous, tailored curriculum and be part of a community that shares their passions. Henrico County eighth-graders and their families can explore the benefits of HCPS specialty centers by attending open houses starting Monday, Oct. 26. To prioritize safety during the current pandemic all open houses will be virtual this year.

HCPS specialty center virtual open houses (sessions at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.):

•    Center for Engineering (Highland Springs H.S.): Oct. 26

•    International Baccalaureate Middle Years/Diploma Programs (Henrico H.S.): Oct. 27

•    ACE Center at Highland Springs (Highland Springs H.S.): Oct. 28

•    ACE Center at Hermitage (Hermitage H.S.): Oct. 29

•    International Baccalaureate Middle Years/Diploma Programs (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 4

•    Center for Education and Human Development (Glen Allen H.S.): Nov. 5

•   Center for Communications and Media Relations (Varina H.S.): Nov. 10

•    Advance College Academy for Business Administration (Highland Springs H.S.): Nov. 11

•    Center for Spanish Language and Global Citizenship (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Nov. 17

•    Center for the Humanities (Hermitage H.S.): Nov. 18

•    The Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences (Mills Godwin H.S.): Nov. 23

•    Center for Leadership, Government and Global Economics (Douglas Freeman H.S.): Dec. 1

•    Advance College Academy for Social Sciences (J.R. Tucker H.S.): Dec. 2

•    Center for Information Technology (Deep Run H.S.): Dec. 7

•    Center for the Arts (Henrico H.S.): Dec. 8

To see the application timeline and information about applying, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/. Links to attend the open houses will be available on the “Open House Schedule” tab by the day of the event. Families can get started now by viewing short informational videos and slide presentations about the specialty centers. To see those informational presentations, go to https://henricoschools.us/specialty-centers/ and click on the “Information Sessions” tab.

Each specialty center will hold two sessions on its scheduled open house day, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. There will be a question period during each open house. Students can attend as many specialty center open houses as they wish. Open houses will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

Admission to HCPS specialty centers is open to current HCPS students as well as Henrico residents who are currently enrolled in private schools or being home-schooled.

A message from the Cougar Library:

Wednesday, October 28^th is the last day to bring back overdue library books! This deadline has been set for all HCPS Libraries. Place books in the bin at the main entrance to HCMS or in the bin in the bus loop from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM on school days. You may also drop them off at the book return bin at any other HCPS school. All students with overdue books have received a Schoology message, and parents/guardians have received an email with the title(s) of the overdue book(s).

There are still 241 HCMS students who have not returned 458 books checked out during the 2019-2020 school year. Unfortunately, if these books are not returned, other students will not be able to enjoy them. We want to ensure that all students have fair and equitable access to all library books, but we are unable to do so when hundreds of books are lost from our collection. Please be a part of the solution by bringing your books back.

Meals at The Creek:

Breakfast & Lunch Service

*Please note HCMS will be distributing meals from our bus loop. Distribution of free meals will take place at all elementary, middle, and high schools.

Monday through Thursday (Friday meals are distributed on Thursdays.)

7 AM – 9 AM:  Hot breakfasts (when available) and cold lunches.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Hot lunches as well as cold breakfasts for the next day.

Have a great weekend!!!

Robbi Moose

HCMS Principal

#CougarsTogether

Cougars,

Below, I have provided information highlighting several items.

Student Household Surveys:

Please assist HCPS planning for the second nine weeks of school by completing it by Sunday, Oct. 11. While responses are not considered “binding” at this time, please carefully consider your answers, as HCPS will rely greatly on this information for planning purposes.

Please use this link to get started: https://efmfeed.verintefm.com/se/0A88D4C34FA1179A

A message from the Cougar Library:

Hello, Cougar Families! We have a few library-related announcements for you. Please contact Mrs. Wright, HCMS librarian, with any questions.

• Did you know that HCMS has over 700 overdue library books from last school year? Please check for books. You may return books from any HCPS school to the bin by the main entrance or to the bin by the bus loop from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM on school days. Email Mrs. Fitzpatrick, library assistant, if you are unsure whether your student has overdue books.

• Did you know that you can still check out library books? Visit the Virtual Library Learning Commons and fill out the BOOKHUB form. You can use this form whether you know exactly what book you want or you need some help picking something out.

• We will be offering MakerHub at Home Kits for pickup! Materials include paracord, mask-dying supplies, paint-by-sticker pictures, key chains, paper circuit kits, jewelry-making supplies, blank flipbooks, duct tape, and more. Please fill out this form if you would like to receive a MakerHub at Home Kit.

• Please support our library through the Box Tops for Education Program. Box Tops has gone digital! Simply download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts. They also have an option to email receipts if you’re using grocery pickup or delivery services.

Have a great weekend!!!