Principal’s Newsletter: September 2026

We have had a wonderful start to the 2026–2027 school year at HCSS Middle School! Our students are already hard at work learning, building new relationships, and demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Excellence.

Please take a moment to review this month's major announcements, key events, and exciting opportunities for students:

🍂 Annual Fall Festival

• When: Tuesday, September 29 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Details: Students can join us for outdoor games, fall crafts, delicious snacks, and fun with friends!
• Tickets: $5 (must be purchased from Mr. Sheridan or Ms. McClure by 9/23).
• Transportation Note: All students must have a ride home lined up at the conclusion of the festival.

💖 Pink Day: School-Wide Dress-Down

• When: Friday, September 25
• Details: Students who participate may wear a pink shirt to fill the school with pink! Please note that standard school uniform pants are still required.

📸 Yearbook Early Bird Special

• Offer: Yearbooks for the 2026–2027 school year are currently 10% OFF through the end of October.
• Pricing: Softcover ($23) | Hardcover ($31).
• Raffle: Every student who purchases by October 31 will be entered into a raffle to win a free yearbook (full refund)!
• Order Online: Order at treering.com/purchase using PassCode: 1016346667577.

🎨 T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all creative minds! We are looking for student designs for our upcoming Student of the Month and Most Improved Student t-shirts. Submissions should highlight what it means to live our core values (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Excellence).

🌎 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15)

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across campus by honoring the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities—reflecting our belief in "Different cultures, One HCSS family."

🗓️ Important Dates to Remember

• Sept. 23: Half Day of School
• Sept. 25: Pink Day / School-Wide Dress-Down
• Sept. 29: Fall Festival (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

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