Changes to Hoisington Middle School Football/Volleyball Schedule
Russell Middle School was double-booked for middle school games on Thursday, September 17, 2026; therefore our middle school volleyball has been canceled due to not being able to find another open date.
Our HMS Football game with Russell Middle School has been changed from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21. The A-Team will play at 5:00 with a B-Team 5th Quarter to follow. The 5th quarter format will be 10 Plays Offense, 10 Plays Defense, 5 Plays Offense, 5 Plays Defense.
HMS Football A Team Victory over Smokey Valley! Good job boys!
9/10/26 Stats.
HMS C-Team Victory over Central Plains. 15-4, 16-14.
HMS A-Team Victory over Russell. 25-17, 19-25, 15-10
9/8/26 Volleyball Tri Stats.
Please consider sending a few extra pairs of clothing with your child in case of spills and messes throughout the day.
Labor Day
Sports stats for 9/3/2026.
Our football team had a great night against Halstead last night! They had an amazing victory against the Dragons, winning 46-6. Our B-Team had a solid showing as well in their 5th quarter game but ultimately fell 6-12. Good job Cards! Way to start the season!
📸 Picture Day is Coming!
Our school Picture Day is coming up on 09/10/2026!
Be sure to mark your calendar and have your student ready to smile for their school photo.
Fall Sports and Individual student photos will be taken.
We can't wait to see everyone's smiles! 😃
Our school Picture Day is coming up on 09/10/2026!
Be sure to mark your calendar and have your student ready to smile for their school photo.
Fall Sports and Individual student photos will be taken.
We can't wait to see everyone's smiles! 😃
Week at a Glance 9/6 - 9/12/26
On Thursday, September 3 our HMS Cross Country runners will run at Lake Barton (behind the 4h building) as planned. The times for this meet have changed from 1:00 PM to 11:00 AM due to the extreme heat.
9:00 am.- HS groups will run
11:00am - 7th grade boys/girls combined - 1 mile
11:20am - 8th grade boys/girls combined - 1 mile
9:00 am.- HS groups will run
11:00am - 7th grade boys/girls combined - 1 mile
11:20am - 8th grade boys/girls combined - 1 mile
NOTICE:
Hoisington Middle School Football will host Halstead Middle School on Thursday, September 3. The official game time has been changed from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm due to the extreme heat. We will continue to do Wet Bulb readings on Thursday to make sure that our athletes are safe throughout the evening. We hope to see you there to support our HMS Cardinals!
Volleyball Game Times will remain as scheduled. Go support our Lady Cardinals!
Hoisington Middle School Football will host Halstead Middle School on Thursday, September 3. The official game time has been changed from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm due to the extreme heat. We will continue to do Wet Bulb readings on Thursday to make sure that our athletes are safe throughout the evening. We hope to see you there to support our HMS Cardinals!
Volleyball Game Times will remain as scheduled. Go support our Lady Cardinals!
The HMS football game times will be changed to a later time on Thursday, September 3. We will be doing wet bulb testing tonight and tomorrow to help us determine the best time to play in safe conditions. As of now, we are hoping to change the game time from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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.
