Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
Monday, October 3, 2022
LatinX/Hispanic Heritage Month: In honor of LatinX Heritage Month, check out the books about LatinX characters and by LatinX authors on display in the Media Center. There is also a Collection in Destiny Discover that focuses on the Media Center books that celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Today’s featured books are by Elizabeth Acevedo, a Dominican-American poet and author. In September 2022, the Poetry Foundation named her the year’s Young People’s Poet Laureate. Acevedo is the author of the young adult novels The Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land.
The Heritage Gymnastics competed against McCord and Tri-Valley on Saturday October 1st. Strong performances were made by Addison Peters on beam and Shawnye Angel on floor. Great job girls!!
The 7th Grade Football Team picked up 2 wins this week! The B team beat Memorial by a score of 18-12 and on Wednesday the team Beat a tough Hastings team 28-0. The Panthers are back in action on Wednesday at Darby vs Memorial.
The Hilliard Heritage Boys Golf Team finished their season on Saturday at the Blues Creek Invitational where 11 teams were competing. The Panthers finished Team Champions in the tournament 4 strokes ahead of Hilliard Memorial. Individually, Jensen Webb placed 3rd and Niko Caleodis placed 7th after a put-off to break a tie. What a great end to the season. To recap the season, the Boys golf team went 11-8, set the school record for lowest 9 hole team score, defended the Hilliard Cup, tied the school record for lowest 9 hole individual score, and finished 1st at the Invitational. Great job Panthers!
Fall HMS Social: Please join us in an evening of fun and entertainment on M.S. Night, Friday Oct. 7th. There will be a M.S. Social on Friday Oct. 7th from 4:30 -6:00 pm in the Darby Field House. Admission is $5.00 and you must have a wrist band to enter. Wristbands can be purchased during lunch periods Thursday Oct. 6th and Friday Oct. 7th. Please DO NOT lose your wristband. The wristband will get you into the social as well as the varsity football game that evening. There will be a D.J. and a raffle. PTO will be selling pizza, drinks, and snacks as well.
Upcoming Dates:
- October 5th – Fall Pep Rally (8th period)
- October 7th – Fall Social (@ Darby Fieldhouse) – 4:30PM
