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

Just a reminder that we have our Jr Cardinal Club Summer Food drive going on until May 15. Bring in a dry food item for a ticket to vote for a teacher to get a pie in the face on May 18. Each item brought in equals one ticket to vote. Our teachers/staff who are in the running are Ms. Robinson, Mrs. Milsap, Mr. Cook, and Mr. M Haxton.

Hoisington Middle School Upcoming Dates
May 13 - Little Rascals Field Day 9am - 1pm (HMS will have afternoon classes, please call the middle school to check out your student)
May 14 - 8th Grade Chromebook Check In (please bring laptop and charger)
May 15 - KAYS 5th Grade Introduction to the Middle School
May 18 - 8th Grade Last Day / Promotion Practice (8th grade students will be dismissed before lunch, please call the school if your student is STAYING for the remainder of the day)
May 18 - 6/7th Grade Chromebook Check In (please bring laptop and charger)
May 18 - 8th Grade Promotion 7pm at the AC
May 20 - Last Day / 6/7th Awards at 1:30pm
May 13 - Little Rascals Field Day 9am - 1pm (HMS will have afternoon classes, please call the middle school to check out your student)
May 14 - 8th Grade Chromebook Check In (please bring laptop and charger)
May 15 - KAYS 5th Grade Introduction to the Middle School
May 18 - 8th Grade Last Day / Promotion Practice (8th grade students will be dismissed before lunch, please call the school if your student is STAYING for the remainder of the day)
May 18 - 6/7th Grade Chromebook Check In (please bring laptop and charger)
May 18 - 8th Grade Promotion 7pm at the AC
May 20 - Last Day / 6/7th Awards at 1:30pm

The Little Rascals Field Day will be from 9am - 1pm at HHS. The Middle School students will walk back to the middle school after the conclusion of the field day. HMS still has afternoon classes.
HMS Little Rascals Track and Field Day

CKL MS Track Meet


