📚 Don't miss out on the 2026-2027 HCMS Yearbook!
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
HCMS showed up today! ❤️⚽
Our Tigers kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing their favorite soccer jerseys and team shirts. It was fun seeing so many different teams represented throughout the school!
Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped us start the celebration with a little extra spirit. 🐯
Our Tigers kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing their favorite soccer jerseys and team shirts. It was fun seeing so many different teams represented throughout the school!
Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped us start the celebration with a little extra spirit. 🐯
📚 Make Book Fair shopping easy with eWallet!
The Book Fair will be open September 21-25, and families are invited to join us for Parent Night on September 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
eWallet is a digital payment option that lets students shop at the Scholastic Book Fair without carrying cash.
✅ Add funds online for your child to use at the Book Fair
✅ Funds are available immediately
✅ Invite friends and family to contribute
✅ Any unused funds stay in your child's Scholastic account for future Book Fairs
If your child already has an eWallet from a previous Scholastic Book Fair, simply sign in to view the balance and add funds if needed.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started and set up your child's eWallet today!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hammondcreekmiddleschool
IT’S GAME DAY, CATS!
We’ve got two teams in action today:
📚 HOME | Academic Team v. Calhoun | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf | TEAMS: Dalton • Calhoun (Host) • Rockmart • Cass • Woodland | Fields Ferry
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today! 🐾
We’ve got two teams in action today:
📚 HOME | Academic Team v. Calhoun | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf | TEAMS: Dalton • Calhoun (Host) • Rockmart • Cass • Woodland | Fields Ferry
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today! 🐾
Today, we're giving a huge shoutout to Jacob Fields for all he does to keep technology running smoothly at HCMS.
From troubleshooting devices and solving technical issues to supporting students and staff, Jacob works behind the scenes every day to help keep learning moving forward. We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and willingness to jump in whenever help is needed.
Thank you, Jacob, for everything you do for our Tigers! ❤️🐯
From troubleshooting devices and solving technical issues to supporting students and staff, Jacob works behind the scenes every day to help keep learning moving forward. We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and willingness to jump in whenever help is needed.
Thank you, Jacob, for everything you do for our Tigers! ❤️🐯
⚽ Let's Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month! ⚽
Tomorrow, September 15, students and staff are invited to wear their favorite soccer jersey as we begin our celebration of Hispanic culture and the many communities where soccer is a beloved tradition.
Whether you support a national team, professional club, or local team, we'd love to see your spirit!
As always, all attire must follow the HCMS dress code.
Tomorrow, September 15, students and staff are invited to wear their favorite soccer jersey as we begin our celebration of Hispanic culture and the many communities where soccer is a beloved tradition.
Whether you support a national team, professional club, or local team, we'd love to see your spirit!
As always, all attire must follow the HCMS dress code.
Fine Arts in Education Week
This week, we're celebrating the incredible educators who help our students create, perform, express themselves, and discover their talents each day.
At HCMS, our Fine Arts programs inspire students to think creatively, build confidence, and share their unique voices with the world.
A special thank you to our Fine Arts team:
🎨 Art: Hilary McWilliams
🎺 Band: Sara Webb & Taylor Mullis
🎶 Chorus: Emma Johnson
🎭 Theater Arts: Meg Phinney
Thank you for helping our students dream big, take creative risks, and Be Legendary every day. Your passion, dedication, and talent help make HCMS a place where students can grow, explore, and shine.
Join us in celebrating our amazing Fine Arts teachers this week! ❤️🖤🐯
This week, we're celebrating the incredible educators who help our students create, perform, express themselves, and discover their talents each day.
At HCMS, our Fine Arts programs inspire students to think creatively, build confidence, and share their unique voices with the world.
A special thank you to our Fine Arts team:
🎨 Art: Hilary McWilliams
🎺 Band: Sara Webb & Taylor Mullis
🎶 Chorus: Emma Johnson
🎭 Theater Arts: Meg Phinney
Thank you for helping our students dream big, take creative risks, and Be Legendary every day. Your passion, dedication, and talent help make HCMS a place where students can grow, explore, and shine.
Join us in celebrating our amazing Fine Arts teachers this week! ❤️🖤🐯
🥎 IT’S GAME DAY!
The Lady Cats are back on the field today:
HOME | Varsity Softball | v. Cartersville | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM
Come out, get loud, and cheer on our Lady Cats!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary!
The Lady Cats are back on the field today:
HOME | Varsity Softball | v. Cartersville | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM
Come out, get loud, and cheer on our Lady Cats!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary!
💙 Help Support Hammond Creek's Helping Hands Program! 💙
Beginning September 14, our school will participate in a fundraising campaign through HundredX.
The best part? There is no cost to participate. For every survey completed, our school earns $1 that will be used to provide resources and support for our Helping Hands program.
Our goal is 100% participation, and there are some great incentives for participants:
🎁 25 feedback surveys by September 22
Enter to win a $150 gift card
🎁 50 feedback surveys by September 29
Enter to win a $200 gift card
🎁 75 feedback surveys by October 6
Enter to win a $250 gift card
Participants can earn multiple raffle entries by reaching each milestone.
Getting started is easy: 📱 Text HHEH to 90412 OR 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/HXC-HHEH-26
Thank you for supporting Hammond Creek and helping us provide additional opportunities and resources for our students! ❤️🖤🐯
Beginning September 14, our school will participate in a fundraising campaign through HundredX.
The best part? There is no cost to participate. For every survey completed, our school earns $1 that will be used to provide resources and support for our Helping Hands program.
Our goal is 100% participation, and there are some great incentives for participants:
🎁 25 feedback surveys by September 22
Enter to win a $150 gift card
🎁 50 feedback surveys by September 29
Enter to win a $200 gift card
🎁 75 feedback surveys by October 6
Enter to win a $250 gift card
Participants can earn multiple raffle entries by reaching each milestone.
Getting started is easy: 📱 Text HHEH to 90412 OR 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/HXC-HHEH-26
Thank you for supporting Hammond Creek and helping us provide additional opportunities and resources for our students! ❤️🖤🐯
HCMS Homecoming Spirit Week is Coming!
Get ready to show your Tiger Pride during Homecoming Week, September 21-25.
September 21 – Pajama Day
September 22 – Twin Day
September 23 – Adam Sandler Day
September 24 – Teacher/Student Swap Day
September 25 – Red Spirit Day
We can't wait to see everyone participate and help make Homecoming Week a fun celebration for our school community.
As always, all outfits must follow the HCMS dress code.
English and Spanish versions are available in the graphics below.
Get ready to show your Tiger Pride during Homecoming Week, September 21-25.
September 21 – Pajama Day
September 22 – Twin Day
September 23 – Adam Sandler Day
September 24 – Teacher/Student Swap Day
September 25 – Red Spirit Day
We can't wait to see everyone participate and help make Homecoming Week a fun celebration for our school community.
As always, all outfits must follow the HCMS dress code.
English and Spanish versions are available in the graphics below.
IT’S GAME DAY!
We’ve got football at home and Competition Cheer on the road today. Let’s go, Cats!
🏈 HOME | Football vs. North Cobb | Dalton Stadium |6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM
📣 AWAY | Competition Cheer @ Ringgold High School
Good luck to all of our athletes competing today!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
We’ve got football at home and Competition Cheer on the road today. Let’s go, Cats!
🏈 HOME | Football vs. North Cobb | Dalton Stadium |6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM
📣 AWAY | Competition Cheer @ Ringgold High School
Good luck to all of our athletes competing today!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
🚨 GAME CANCELLED
Friday, September 11
Today's game against Heritage Middle School has been cancelled.
Please make sure your teammates and families are aware of the cancellation.
We'll share updates about future games as they become available.
IT’S GAME DAY!
It’s a busy one for Dalton Middle Athletics! Four teams are in action today:
🏐 HOME | 6th Grade Volleyball vs. Red Bud | HCMS Gym | 5:00 PM
👟AWAY | Cross Country | General Assembly | @Heritage Middle School | Boys: 4:30 PM | Girls: 5:00 PM
📚 AWAY | Academic Team @ Rome |5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf @ Spring Lakes | TEAMS: Dalton • Christian Heritage • Calhoun • Ashworth
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
It’s a busy one for Dalton Middle Athletics! Four teams are in action today:
🏐 HOME | 6th Grade Volleyball vs. Red Bud | HCMS Gym | 5:00 PM
👟AWAY | Cross Country | General Assembly | @Heritage Middle School | Boys: 4:30 PM | Girls: 5:00 PM
📚 AWAY | Academic Team @ Rome |5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf @ Spring Lakes | TEAMS: Dalton • Christian Heritage • Calhoun • Ashworth
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
IT’S GAME DAY!
Two sports. Three matchups. Let’s go, Cats!
🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Adairsville | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM
🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Rome | 4:30 PM
Come pack the gym and cheer on our volleyball teams at home, and send some love to Varsity Softball on the road!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
Two sports. Three matchups. Let’s go, Cats!
🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Adairsville | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM
🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Rome | 4:30 PM
Come pack the gym and cheer on our volleyball teams at home, and send some love to Varsity Softball on the road!
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
🦆✨ Congratulations to our Ducks of the Week! ✨🦆
Please join us in celebrating Yaritza Rangel and Elias Rios, who were selected as this week's Ducks of the Week for the Merchant of Hope team!
These students lead by example through their kindness, encouragement, and positive attitudes. They inspire others to do their best, spread kindness wherever they go, and help their classmates believe in themselves.
Thank you, Yaritza and Elias, for making a difference in the lives of those around you and for showing what it means to Expect Excellence every day.
Please join us in celebrating Yaritza Rangel and Elias Rios, who were selected as this week's Ducks of the Week for the Merchant of Hope team!
These students lead by example through their kindness, encouragement, and positive attitudes. They inspire others to do their best, spread kindness wherever they go, and help their classmates believe in themselves.
Thank you, Yaritza and Elias, for making a difference in the lives of those around you and for showing what it means to Expect Excellence every day.
Join us for an evening of literacy, learning, and fun at HCMS Open House, Literacy Night, and the Scholastic Book Fair!
🗓 September 22, 2026
🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
Come explore our school, celebrate literacy, meet with teachers, and browse the Scholastic Book Fair. Whether you're looking for your next great read or want to see all the amazing things happening at HCMS, there's something for everyone!
We can't wait to welcome our families for a great evening together!
🗓 September 22, 2026
🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
Come explore our school, celebrate literacy, meet with teachers, and browse the Scholastic Book Fair. Whether you're looking for your next great read or want to see all the amazing things happening at HCMS, there's something for everyone!
We can't wait to welcome our families for a great evening together!
IT’S GAME DAY!
We’ve got a full slate today for Dalton Middle Athletics! Come out and support our Cats as they compete on the court, on the field, and in the Academic Team match:
📚 HOME | Academic Team vs. Woodland | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
🥎 HOME | JV Softball vs. Rockmart | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM
🏐 AWAY | Volleyball @ Christian Heritage | 6th: 4:30 PM | JV: 5:30 PM
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
We’ve got a full slate today for Dalton Middle Athletics! Come out and support our Cats as they compete on the court, on the field, and in the Academic Team match:
📚 HOME | Academic Team vs. Woodland | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
🥎 HOME | JV Softball vs. Rockmart | Jim Middleton Fields | 5:00 PM
🏐 AWAY | Volleyball @ Christian Heritage | 6th: 4:30 PM | JV: 5:30 PM
Be loud. Be proud. Be legendary! 🐾
🪶✨ Congratulations to our August Golden Feather Recipients! ✨🪶
These outstanding Gryphons have earned this month's Golden Feather Award for demonstrating courage, leadership, and a willingness to step up when it matters most.
By taking chances, using their voices, and leading by example, these students have helped make our school community stronger. Their actions show what it means to be a true Gryphon, and we are proud to celebrate them!
🌟 August Golden Feather Recipients:
Mariah Hester
Cora Clark
Maya Keller
Isaiah Martinez
Camila Torres
Daniel Garcia Vierya
Mark Lara
Amairani Lopez
Katherine Perez
Angelica Francisco Francisco
Keep spreading your wings and letting your Golden Feather shine!
These outstanding Gryphons have earned this month's Golden Feather Award for demonstrating courage, leadership, and a willingness to step up when it matters most.
By taking chances, using their voices, and leading by example, these students have helped make our school community stronger. Their actions show what it means to be a true Gryphon, and we are proud to celebrate them!
🌟 August Golden Feather Recipients:
Mariah Hester
Cora Clark
Maya Keller
Isaiah Martinez
Camila Torres
Daniel Garcia Vierya
Mark Lara
Amairani Lopez
Katherine Perez
Angelica Francisco Francisco
Keep spreading your wings and letting your Golden Feather shine!
Sharing is Caring Parent Classes at HCMS
Join us for free classes designed to provide practical tools, helpful resources, and support for families.
Learning to Use Coupons and Rebates
Discover how to use coupons and rebate programs to save money on everyday purchases and even earn rewards on products you already buy.
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
🗣️ Class will be conducted in Spanish
🎓 Participants will receive a 1-hour certificate.
💡 If possible, please bring a shopping receipt to use during the practice activity.
Join us for free classes designed to provide practical tools, helpful resources, and support for families.
Learning to Use Coupons and Rebates
Discover how to use coupons and rebate programs to save money on everyday purchases and even earn rewards on products you already buy.
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
🗣️ Class will be conducted in Spanish
🎓 Participants will receive a 1-hour certificate.
💡 If possible, please bring a shopping receipt to use during the practice activity.
Game Day!
It’s a full day of football at Dalton Stadium as all three teams take on Rome:
🏈 HOME | Football vs. Rome | Dalton Stadium | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM
Come out and support the Cats!
It’s a full day of football at Dalton Stadium as all three teams take on Rome:
🏈 HOME | Football vs. Rome | Dalton Stadium | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM
Come out and support the Cats!