Notice to Parents, Families, and Community Members
Access to Kansas District and State Report Card Information
Date: 8-26-26
Dear Parents, Families, and Community Members:
Our district is committed to keeping families and the community informed about the performance and progress of our schools and students. In accordance with federal requirements under Title I, information about district and state report cards is available to parents, guardians, and community members.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) provides public access to Kansas school and district report card information through the Kansas Building Report Card. The report card includes information about Kansas schools and districts, including assessment results and other measures of educational progress.
How to Access Report Card Information
You may access the Kansas Building Report Card online:
Kansas Building Report Card
On the report card website, you can:
Search for a school or district by name.
Search by address, city, or ZIP code.
View state-level results.
Review available information about school and student performance.
You may also visit the Kansas State Department of Education Data & Reporting webpage for additional state education data and reporting information:
KSDE Data & Reporting
Questions or Assistance
If you have questions about the report card information or need assistance accessing the information, please contact:
Catherine Schmutz
cschmutz@usd431.net
We encourage parents, families, and community members to review this information and use it as one resource for understanding the progress of our schools and students.
Thank you for your continued interest and support of our schools and students.
Sincerely,
Catherine Schmutz
HMS Principal
Access to Kansas District and State Report Card Information
Date: 8-26-26
Dear Parents, Families, and Community Members:
Our district is committed to keeping families and the community informed about the performance and progress of our schools and students. In accordance with federal requirements under Title I, information about district and state report cards is available to parents, guardians, and community members.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) provides public access to Kansas school and district report card information through the Kansas Building Report Card. The report card includes information about Kansas schools and districts, including assessment results and other measures of educational progress.
How to Access Report Card Information
You may access the Kansas Building Report Card online:
Kansas Building Report Card
On the report card website, you can:
Search for a school or district by name.
Search by address, city, or ZIP code.
View state-level results.
Review available information about school and student performance.
You may also visit the Kansas State Department of Education Data & Reporting webpage for additional state education data and reporting information:
KSDE Data & Reporting
Questions or Assistance
If you have questions about the report card information or need assistance accessing the information, please contact:
Catherine Schmutz
cschmutz@usd431.net
We encourage parents, families, and community members to review this information and use it as one resource for understanding the progress of our schools and students.
Thank you for your continued interest and support of our schools and students.
Sincerely,
Catherine Schmutz
HMS Principal
HMS Volleyball Merch Store is live until Aug 26, 2026. Link below.
https://hoisingtonmsvball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://hoisingtonmsvball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
ParentSquare is the new media platform that USD 431 will be using. Please download the app to get started.
HMS Fall Pictures
HMS Fall Pictures will be Sept 10, 2026.
We will be handing out Chromebooks Monday August 17th at HMS. Please make sure that the Chromebook fee and the tech agreement has been signed and turned in so that we can get Chromebooks handed out in a timely manner. Chromebooks will not be given out if the fee or the form has not been turned in. Thank you.
UPDATED Week at a Glance.
HMS Back to School Bash
HMS Parents,
Linked below is the 2026-2027 Student Handbook. In the next week, please review the updated attendance policy and cell phone policy with your students along with the core values and expectations here at HMS. We are excited to see everyone next week! We hope to see you at the Back to School BBQ Aug 11 (please see the Facebook post for more details).
Enjoy the last week of summer!
Student Handbook:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3027/Hsm/ee8f04c2-a5c3-44ee-b039-e79036bb1250/2026-2027-Hoisington-Middle-School-Student-Handbook.pdf?disposition=inline
Sincerely,
Catherine Schmutz
HMS Principal
Linked below is the 2026-2027 Student Handbook. In the next week, please review the updated attendance policy and cell phone policy with your students along with the core values and expectations here at HMS. We are excited to see everyone next week! We hope to see you at the Back to School BBQ Aug 11 (please see the Facebook post for more details).
Enjoy the last week of summer!
Student Handbook:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3027/Hsm/ee8f04c2-a5c3-44ee-b039-e79036bb1250/2026-2027-Hoisington-Middle-School-Student-Handbook.pdf?disposition=inline
Sincerely,
Catherine Schmutz
HMS Principal
8/2-8/9 Week at a Glance
HMS Back to School BBQ.
Parents, please bring your child during the scheduled time for each grade. If you have students in multiple grades you can come during either time.
Dinner will be served in the Gym at 7pm.
Parents, please bring your child during the scheduled time for each grade. If you have students in multiple grades you can come during either time.
Dinner will be served in the Gym at 7pm.
Yearbook pick up will be available tomorrow, June 25, from 9am-11am at HMS.
HMS Yearbooks have arrived.
School is out and the Cardinal Summer Sports Camps will be in full swing soon. Here is some information on Volleyball Camps in July:
Attention parents: Please fill out this Google Form if you intend to take advantage of summer lunches this year. It helps the food service staff track meals and who has come and received them. Also attached is information about summer lunches. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz6-wOmx6rZs1ZpMJJanYmlkqKra0Q61yIgTBVHRgo6FXK0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117645039266643498893
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz6-wOmx6rZs1ZpMJJanYmlkqKra0Q61yIgTBVHRgo6FXK0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117645039266643498893
Last Day of School
The AC has asked that we do not bring any glitter, Silly String, or gum into the building during tonight's 8th Grade promotion. Promotion will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the activity center, students need to be there at 6:30pm in the weight room.
Here is the link for the live stream for tonight's propotion ceremony. https://youtube.com/live/ScJRoRGoY1Y
8th Grade Promotion May 18, 2026 at 7pm at the Activity Center.
studens please meet in the weight room of the AC at 6:30pm for the class photo and the line up.
2026 MS Tennis Camp
