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Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – OCTOBER 9 – 13
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Heritage Middle School October 9 -13!!Students can shop in person at the Fair throughout the school days that week in the Media Center; in addition, the Fair will be open before and after the Choir and Orchestra concerts on October 10 and 12 . Support our school and encourage the joy of reading. Book Fair Homepage Visit the Homepage to preview the books and start setting up your e-Wallets now!
SPORTS:
Football: The eighth-grade football team beat Jones Wednesday night, 30 to 14. leading the way was Saron Stewart, Brennan Montgomery and Ameer Al Ani.
NJHS: Attention 8th Graders: Are you dedicated to academic excellence? Are you involved in clubs, organizations and sports at HMS? Do you spend your free time volunteering in your community? Are you a leader in your school and community? If this sounds like you, then you may be eligible to apply to the National Junior Honor Society. Take a look at our updated NJHS application for more details. Please speak with Ms. Jasper or Mrs. Geoit if you have any questions.
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Daily Announcements
GSA Club Meeting: GSA is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and allied youth at school.
Meeting: Today, Tuesday, Sept 19, 2:40-4:00
Room 144
Darby GSA will be joining us! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Lattig
Panther Ambassadors: Hey Heritage! Be true to your school and join Panther Ambassadors! You will love our fun activities and how you are able to volunteer and make our school and community a better place.
Come One! Come All! Our first meeting is immediately after school, September 20th in the Media Center
Attention New Students!: We are welcoming you with a New Student gathering on Thursday, September 21st in our Heritage Media Center! You will receive your invitation soon ! Can’t Wait!
SPORTS:
The Weaver gymnastics team performed well in their meet against Hilliard Weaver, Hilliard Memorial, McCord/Perry, and Southwestern Middle Schools. Sophia Kremmes had a strong performance on beam and floor. Sydney Khosrowshahi placed 7th on floor. Great job girls!!
The Ohio Department of Education recently released the Ohio School Report Cards for the 2022-2023 school year. We are pleased to announce that Hilliard City Schools continues to make positive gains in our goal of ensuring that every student, without exception, is Ready for Tomorrow.
One change in this year’s report card is the inclusion of an “Overall” rating. The Overall rating is out of 5 possible stars, in increments of .5 stars. The Ohio Department of Education has clarified that an overall rating of at least 3 stars indicates that a district or school has met state standards. We are proud to share that Hilliard City Schools has earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, affirming our commitment to academic excellence.
We are particularly delighted to have received 5 stars in Progress and Gap Closing. Progress measures the growth made by all our students based on their past performance, reflecting our dedication to continuous improvement. The Gap Closing component evaluates our efforts in reducing educational disparities among student subgroups, emphasizing our commitment to equity and inclusivity.
In the category of Achievement, Hilliard City Schools received four stars. This component assesses student performance on state tests. Within this component, we are also excited to share that our Performance Index Score, which is a measure of all tests taken by all students, continues to increase as well.
Hilliard City Schools received three stars in both Graduation and Early Literacy, which indicates that the district is meeting state standards. Graduation evaluates the percentage of students who graduate with a regular or honors diploma, while the Early Literacy component assesses reading improvement and proficiency levels in grades K-3. These areas will be a focal point for our continued improvement efforts. Specific to the Early Literacy component, this year, we launched new K-12 English Language Arts Curriculums. The Wit and Wisdom program is the new resource that our professionals chose to support this new curriculum. It is designed for our younger learners and will empower students to read challenging texts, write effectively, and speak clearly and logically. We believe these initiatives will lead to even greater gains across our district.
At Hilliard City Schools, our vision is to Embrace, Empower, and Inspire students, families, and the community through an active partnership. While we will never be defined solely by state test scores or local report card results, we are pleased to celebrate the success of our teachers and students. While we recognize that there is always more work to be done, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our parents, students, staff, and community members for their unwavering support and the work that went into this success. Together, we will continue to raise the bar for educational excellence in Hilliard for every student, without exception.
Superintendent David Stewart
