Friday, October 30 - Halloween Costume
👻 Say BOO to drugs! Wrap up Red Ribbon Week by wearing your favorite school-appropriate Halloween costume. Let's celebrate a week of making smart choices and show that HCMS is committed to a fun, safe, and drug-free future.
👻 Say BOO to drugs! Wrap up Red Ribbon Week by wearing your favorite school-appropriate Halloween costume. Let's celebrate a week of making smart choices and show that HCMS is committed to a fun, safe, and drug-free future.
📸 Missed Picture Day? Here's Your Chance!
If you were absent on Picture Day or are a new student who enrolled after October 16, makeup pictures will be taken on Monday, November 9.
Please note: This day is for absentees and new students only. Makeup pictures are not for students who would like to retake photos because of a hairstyle, outfit, or personal preference.
We want every student in the yearbook, so if you missed the original picture day, be ready to smile on November 9! 😄
If you were absent on Picture Day or are a new student who enrolled after October 16, makeup pictures will be taken on Monday, November 9.
Please note: This day is for absentees and new students only. Makeup pictures are not for students who would like to retake photos because of a hairstyle, outfit, or personal preference.
We want every student in the yearbook, so if you missed the original picture day, be ready to smile on November 9! 😄
Thursday, October 29 - Hawaiian Wear
🌺 Lei off drugs and celebrate making positive choices! Break out your Hawaiian shirts, leis, sunglasses, and tropical gear as we bring island vibes to Red Ribbon Week. Let's relax, have fun, and stay committed to a healthy, drug-free life!
🌺 Lei off drugs and celebrate making positive choices! Break out your Hawaiian shirts, leis, sunglasses, and tropical gear as we bring island vibes to Red Ribbon Week. Let's relax, have fun, and stay committed to a healthy, drug-free life!
Wednesday, October 28 - Superhero Wear
🦸 You have the power to be drug-free! Dress as your favorite superhero or wear superhero-themed clothing and show everyone that making healthy choices is a superpower.
🦸 You have the power to be drug-free! Dress as your favorite superhero or wear superhero-themed clothing and show everyone that making healthy choices is a superpower.
Tuesday, October 27 - Wear Your PJ's
💭 Dream big and stay drug-free! Wear your favorite pajamas and celebrate a future filled with goals, possibilities, and dreams that are too big for drugs to get in the way.
💭 Dream big and stay drug-free! Wear your favorite pajamas and celebrate a future filled with goals, possibilities, and dreams that are too big for drugs to get in the way.
Monday, October 26 - Wear Red
🔴 Kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing red! Let's show our commitment to making healthy choices and remind everyone that drugs are "red-iculous!" Join the HCMS community as we stand together for a drug-free future.
🔴 Kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing red! Let's show our commitment to making healthy choices and remind everyone that drugs are "red-iculous!" Join the HCMS community as we stand together for a drug-free future.
HCMS students spent the week exploring the importance of cybersecurity and responsible online behavior in the Media Center with Mrs. Faw. Through hands-on activities, collaborative breakouts, and student-created posters, they learned valuable lessons about protecting their privacy, showing kindness, and making smart choices online. Great job, Tigers!
Tickets On Sale Now for A Midsummer Night's Dream!
Come wander into the enchanted world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream! The Hammond Creek Tiger Theatre Troupe has been working hard to bring this production to life and is excited to share it with the community. Follow mixed-up lovers, mischievous fairies, and a magical forest where Puck's love potion causes hilarious chaos. Along the way, you'll also meet a group of bumbling actors preparing for their own performance!
Join us for our public performance on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM in the HCMS Theater. Then come cheer on our cast as they represent HCMS at the NWGA Middle School One-Act Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM.
Bring your family and friends to support our talented student actors!
Public Performance: Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
One-Act Competition Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM
Tickets: $10
Payment: Cash or Card
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200529987
Come wander into the enchanted world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream! The Hammond Creek Tiger Theatre Troupe has been working hard to bring this production to life and is excited to share it with the community. Follow mixed-up lovers, mischievous fairies, and a magical forest where Puck's love potion causes hilarious chaos. Along the way, you'll also meet a group of bumbling actors preparing for their own performance!
Join us for our public performance on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM in the HCMS Theater. Then come cheer on our cast as they represent HCMS at the NWGA Middle School One-Act Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM.
Bring your family and friends to support our talented student actors!
Public Performance: Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
One-Act Competition Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM
Tickets: $10
Payment: Cash or Card
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200529987
HCMS Student Published by Georgia Public Broadcasting!
Please join us in celebrating Darian Rivera, a seventh-grade student in Mrs. Barmore's Broadcasting and Communications class, for an incredible achievement!
Darian was recently published by Georgia Public Broadcasting's (GPB) Student Voices Collective for his article, "Why One Educator Traded Digital Streaks for Real Connections," published on October 22, 2026.
This outstanding accomplishment highlights Darian's talents as a student journalist and storyteller. Through interviews, research, and thoughtful writing, he explored an important topic that impacts people of all ages: the value of authentic, face-to-face connections in a digital world. Having his work published by GPB provided Darian with the opportunity to share an important message with a statewide audience while showcasing the power of student voice.
Darian's success is a reflection of the amazing opportunities available through HCMS's Broadcasting and Communications program. Through our partnership with GPB's Student Voices Collective, students gain real-world journalism experience and learn how their stories can make an impact beyond the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of Darian for representing Hammond Creek Middle School so well and for demonstrating what young journalists can accomplish when they are given the opportunity to make their voices heard!
👏 Congratulations, Darian! We can't wait to see where your journalism journey takes you next!
Click here to find out more or listen to the podcast: https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/10/22/why-one-educator-traded-digital-streaks-for-real
Join us for our HCMS Chorus Concert! 🎶
Come out and support our talented Tigers as they take the stage! We’d love to see you there for an evening of music and a chance to celebrate our HCMS Chorus!
📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
🐯🎵 We hope you’ll join us!
Come out and support our talented Tigers as they take the stage! We’d love to see you there for an evening of music and a chance to celebrate our HCMS Chorus!
📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
🐯🎵 We hope you’ll join us!
United in Orange for Unity Day! 🧡
Our HCMS Tigers showed up in ORANGE for Unity Day! Students and staff joined together to show their support for kindness, inclusion, and unity throughout our school.
We love seeing our Tigers come together and remind one another that everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued, and included. 🐯🧡
Our HCMS Tigers showed up in ORANGE for Unity Day! Students and staff joined together to show their support for kindness, inclusion, and unity throughout our school.
We love seeing our Tigers come together and remind one another that everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued, and included. 🐯🧡
So Much to Celebrate at HCMS! 🐯
We have some incredible Tigers to recognize! From hard work in the classroom to dedication in athletics and outstanding service to our school, we are proud to celebrate our Students of the Quarter, Athletes of the Quarter, Teachers of the Quarter, and Expecting Excellence recipient!
📚 7th Grade Students of the Quarter
Benny Olivera Mendoza • Antonella Orellanes • Santiago Hernandez • Lola Joseph • Jaiden Beltran • Isabella Ramirez
7th Grade Connections Students of the Quarter
Camila Cervantes • Evan Cruz • Darian Rivera • Landon Ball
📚 6th Grade Students of the Quarter
Brentley Austin • Lyla Chavarria • Carlos Flores • Valerie Martinez • Jeremiah Piscitelli • Alana Walker
6th Grade Connections Students of the Quarter
Leila Herz • Tori Ortega Barriga • Kennedy Rewis • Gracelyn Pierce
🏅 7th Grade Athletes of the Quarter
KJ Hodge • Antonella Orellanes • Sophie Chavarria • Aubree Davis • Katie Haggard • Liam Rodriguez • Ella Gray Pennington • Sol Sanchez • Marcello Martinez • Jacklyn Ortega
🏅 6th Grade Athletes of the Quarter
Louis Prierto • Emma Martinez • Camila Debora • Catherine Calfee • Adilene (Adi) Hernandez • Brock Aaron • Hannah Granillo • Ibrahim Ssebaggala • Jeremiah Hall • Miah Real
🍎 Teachers of the Quarter
Jennifer Barmore • Daphnie Jones • Jennifer Helton • Clyf Tom • Courtney Lyttle • Alma Fraire
🌟 Expecting Excellence: Jorge Ramirez
This recognition is especially sweet! Mr. Jorge is a favorite among our students, who regularly send in shout-outs bragging on him and letting us know how much they appreciate everything he does for HCMS. We are so excited to recognize Jorge Ramirez for Expecting Excellence!
Congratulations to ALL of our honorees! We are proud of the many ways you make HCMS such a special place. 🐯💙
We have some incredible Tigers to recognize! From hard work in the classroom to dedication in athletics and outstanding service to our school, we are proud to celebrate our Students of the Quarter, Athletes of the Quarter, Teachers of the Quarter, and Expecting Excellence recipient!
📚 7th Grade Students of the Quarter
Benny Olivera Mendoza • Antonella Orellanes • Santiago Hernandez • Lola Joseph • Jaiden Beltran • Isabella Ramirez
7th Grade Connections Students of the Quarter
Camila Cervantes • Evan Cruz • Darian Rivera • Landon Ball
📚 6th Grade Students of the Quarter
Brentley Austin • Lyla Chavarria • Carlos Flores • Valerie Martinez • Jeremiah Piscitelli • Alana Walker
6th Grade Connections Students of the Quarter
Leila Herz • Tori Ortega Barriga • Kennedy Rewis • Gracelyn Pierce
🏅 7th Grade Athletes of the Quarter
KJ Hodge • Antonella Orellanes • Sophie Chavarria • Aubree Davis • Katie Haggard • Liam Rodriguez • Ella Gray Pennington • Sol Sanchez • Marcello Martinez • Jacklyn Ortega
🏅 6th Grade Athletes of the Quarter
Louis Prierto • Emma Martinez • Camila Debora • Catherine Calfee • Adilene (Adi) Hernandez • Brock Aaron • Hannah Granillo • Ibrahim Ssebaggala • Jeremiah Hall • Miah Real
🍎 Teachers of the Quarter
Jennifer Barmore • Daphnie Jones • Jennifer Helton • Clyf Tom • Courtney Lyttle • Alma Fraire
🌟 Expecting Excellence: Jorge Ramirez
This recognition is especially sweet! Mr. Jorge is a favorite among our students, who regularly send in shout-outs bragging on him and letting us know how much they appreciate everything he does for HCMS. We are so excited to recognize Jorge Ramirez for Expecting Excellence!
Congratulations to ALL of our honorees! We are proud of the many ways you make HCMS such a special place. 🐯💙
Red Ribbon Week is almost here! 🎗️❤️
Join us October 26-30 as we celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices with a week full of fun dress-up days!
❤️ Monday: Wear Red
💤 Tuesday: Pajamas
🦸 Wednesday: Superhero Day
🌺 Thursday: Hawaiian Day
👻 Friday: School-Appropriate Halloween Costume
Let's show our Tiger pride and commitment to being drug free! #HCMSTigers #RedRibbonWeek
Join us October 26-30 as we celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices with a week full of fun dress-up days!
❤️ Monday: Wear Red
💤 Tuesday: Pajamas
🦸 Wednesday: Superhero Day
🌺 Thursday: Hawaiian Day
👻 Friday: School-Appropriate Halloween Costume
Let's show our Tiger pride and commitment to being drug free! #HCMSTigers #RedRibbonWeek
Our 7th and 8th Grade Football teams took the field against Cherokee today with region titles on the line, and BOTH teams delivered!
🏆 7TH GRADE REGION CHAMPIONS
Dalton 22 | Cherokee 6
🏆 8TH GRADE REGION CHAMPIONS
Dalton 14 | Cherokee 6
These boys have battled all season, put in the work, and earned every bit of this moment! A huge congratulations to our players and coaches on bringing home not one, but two region championships today! We couldn't be prouder!
And the best part? WE'RE NOT DONE YET!
All three of our football teams are back in action next weekend against Etowah before heading into the playoffs!
There's still football to be played, and these Cats aren't slowing down anytime soon!
LET'S GO, CATS! 🐾
🏆 7TH GRADE REGION CHAMPIONS
Dalton 22 | Cherokee 6
🏆 8TH GRADE REGION CHAMPIONS
Dalton 14 | Cherokee 6
These boys have battled all season, put in the work, and earned every bit of this moment! A huge congratulations to our players and coaches on bringing home not one, but two region championships today! We couldn't be prouder!
And the best part? WE'RE NOT DONE YET!
All three of our football teams are back in action next weekend against Etowah before heading into the playoffs!
There's still football to be played, and these Cats aren't slowing down anytime soon!
LET'S GO, CATS! 🐾
Tickets On Sale Now for A Midsummer Night's Dream!
Come wander into the enchanted world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream! The Hammond Creek Tiger Theatre Troupe has been working hard to bring this production to life and is excited to share it with the community. Follow mixed-up lovers, mischievous fairies, and a magical forest where Puck's love potion causes hilarious chaos. Along the way, you'll also meet a group of bumbling actors preparing for their own performance!
Join us for our public performance on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM in the HCMS Theater. Then come cheer on our cast as they represent HCMS at the NWGA Middle School One-Act Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM.
Bring your family and friends to support our talented student actors!
Public Performance: Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
One-Act Competition Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM
Tickets: $10
Payment: Cash or Card
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200529987
Come wander into the enchanted world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream! The Hammond Creek Tiger Theatre Troupe has been working hard to bring this production to life and is excited to share it with the community. Follow mixed-up lovers, mischievous fairies, and a magical forest where Puck's love potion causes hilarious chaos. Along the way, you'll also meet a group of bumbling actors preparing for their own performance!
Join us for our public performance on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM in the HCMS Theater. Then come cheer on our cast as they represent HCMS at the NWGA Middle School One-Act Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM.
Bring your family and friends to support our talented student actors!
Public Performance: Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
One-Act Competition Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 AM
Tickets: $10
Payment: Cash or Card
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200529987
Red Ribbon Week is Coming to HCMS! ❤️🎗️
Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and show our commitment to making healthy, drug-free choices! Each day has a fun theme and dress-up opportunity for students and staff. We can't wait to see everyone participate as we learn, grow, and stand together for a drug-free future!
Dress-Up Days:
❤️ Monday, October 26
Drugs Are Red-iculous
Wear red
💤 Tuesday, October 27
Dreams Too Big for Drugs
Wear pajamas
🦸 Wednesday, October 28
Have the Power to Be Drug Free
Dress as a superhero
🌺 Thursday, October 29
Lei Off Drugs
Wear Hawaiian attire
👻 Friday, October 30
Say Boo to Drugs
Wear a school-appropriate Halloween costume
Let's make Red Ribbon Week a success by showing our Tiger pride and commitment to positive choices!
Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and show our commitment to making healthy, drug-free choices! Each day has a fun theme and dress-up opportunity for students and staff. We can't wait to see everyone participate as we learn, grow, and stand together for a drug-free future!
Dress-Up Days:
❤️ Monday, October 26
Drugs Are Red-iculous
Wear red
💤 Tuesday, October 27
Dreams Too Big for Drugs
Wear pajamas
🦸 Wednesday, October 28
Have the Power to Be Drug Free
Dress as a superhero
🌺 Thursday, October 29
Lei Off Drugs
Wear Hawaiian attire
👻 Friday, October 30
Say Boo to Drugs
Wear a school-appropriate Halloween costume
Let's make Red Ribbon Week a success by showing our Tiger pride and commitment to positive choices!
📅 Picture Day is Friday, October 16, 2026 (Pre-registration available now!)
All students will take their school and yearbook photos during their Connections classes with School Days Photography.
😁 Start planning those outfits and don't forget your best smile!
Looking to purchase photos? Families may pre-register online at:
🔗 https://schooldays.gotphoto.com/proofing/en-us/jobs/1137436153/picture-day
Benefits of pre-registration include:
✅ Up to 10% off photo orders
✅ Early access to view and purchase photos
📌 Pre-registration is completely optional and does not affect whether your child is photographed. All students will have their picture taken.
Families who do not pre-register will receive photo proofs and ordering information after Picture Day.
Questions? Contact Keri Faw (keri.faw@dalton.k12.ga.us)
Company Information: School Days Photography at (706) 944-4912.
Cross Country State Championship Canceled
Unfortunately, due to the impending weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, Saturday's Peach State Middle School Cross Country Championship has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
This also means our Dalton Middle cross country season has officially come to an end.
While we're disappointed our runners won't have the opportunity to compete at state, we couldn't be prouder of the season they've had! Both our boys' and girls' teams brought home region championships, and our athletes have given us plenty to celebrate this fall!
Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great season! Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and miles you've put in.
Go Cats! 🐾
Unfortunately, due to the impending weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, Saturday's Peach State Middle School Cross Country Championship has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
This also means our Dalton Middle cross country season has officially come to an end.
While we're disappointed our runners won't have the opportunity to compete at state, we couldn't be prouder of the season they've had! Both our boys' and girls' teams brought home region championships, and our athletes have given us plenty to celebrate this fall!
Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great season! Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and miles you've put in.
Go Cats! 🐾
📅 Picture Day is Friday, October 16, 2026 (Pre-registration available now!)
All students will take their school and yearbook photos during their Connections classes with School Days Photography.
😁 Start planning those outfits and don't forget your best smile!
Looking to purchase photos? Families may pre-register online at:
🔗 https://schooldays.gotphoto.com/proofing/en-us/jobs/1137436153/picture-day
Benefits of pre-registration include:
✅ Up to 10% off photo orders
✅ Early access to view and purchase photos
📌 Pre-registration is completely optional and does not affect whether your child is photographed. All students will have their picture taken.
Families who do not pre-register will receive photo proofs and ordering information after Picture Day.
Questions? Contact Keri Faw (keri.faw@dalton.k12.ga.us)
Company Information: School Days Photography at (706) 944-4912.
7th Grade Gryphons of the Month
Be kind. Work hard. Soar high. 🪽
Congratulations to our Gryphons Golden Feather recipients for showing HOPE throughout September!
These students believed in themselves, encouraged others, looked for the positive, and kept going even when things were difficult:
🌟 TJ Smith
🌟 Charley Cook
🌟 Jonathan Arriola
🌟 Jazlynn Ramirez
🌟 Brian Hassett
🌟 Sofia Aguirre
🌟 Monserrath Romero
🌟 Christiane Herrera
🌟 Mia Espinoza Navas
We are also excited to celebrate Malorie Noles, our September Teacher of the Month! Thank you for bringing hope to our students each day by encouraging them, believing in their potential, and reminding them to keep going.
We are so proud of all our Gryphons! Keep spreading your wings and shining bright! 💛
Be kind. Work hard. Soar high. 🪽
Congratulations to our Gryphons Golden Feather recipients for showing HOPE throughout September!
These students believed in themselves, encouraged others, looked for the positive, and kept going even when things were difficult:
🌟 TJ Smith
🌟 Charley Cook
🌟 Jonathan Arriola
🌟 Jazlynn Ramirez
🌟 Brian Hassett
🌟 Sofia Aguirre
🌟 Monserrath Romero
🌟 Christiane Herrera
🌟 Mia Espinoza Navas
We are also excited to celebrate Malorie Noles, our September Teacher of the Month! Thank you for bringing hope to our students each day by encouraging them, believing in their potential, and reminding them to keep going.
We are so proud of all our Gryphons! Keep spreading your wings and shining bright! 💛